Makoto Kitayama
Makoto Kitayama (born 1952) is a Japanese musician, active since the late '60s, most notably as vocalist and songwriter for the progressive rock band Shingetsu.
Makoto Kitayama | |
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| Born | Japan |
| Genres | Progressive rock, experimental rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, keyboards, guitar |
| Years active | 1960s-present |
| Labels | Musea |
| Associated acts | Shingetsu |
After Shingetsu folded at the end of the seventies, Kitayama has released two solo albums: the instrumental, keyboard-dominated, "Doubutsukai No Chinou" in 1982 (re-released in 2004) and the progressive rock outing "Hikaru Sazanami" in 1998. "Practical Encyclopedia of Kingdom Plantae" was released in 2008, and is the second part of a planned trilogy that started with his debut solo album, inspired by a book series from 1932.He's helped here by Takashi HAYASHI, the leader and guitarist of Qui.
See also
External links
- "Detailed review" for Kitayama's "Practical Encyclopedia of Kingdom Plantae" album.
- "Shingetsu's" discography, mp3 and reviews.
- "Shingetsu's" at the Wayback Machine (archived 27 October 2009) official site with downloable mp3 and information.
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