Photo_Yasuyuki Kasagi
Finally, at the end of this month, the "fuji rock festival '18." . will be held this year from Friday, July 27 to Sunday, July 29.
This year's lineup is even stronger than last year's, with headliners N.E.R.D., Kendrick Lamar, and Bob Dylan, but the appeal of Fuji Rock is that it is held at venues of all sizes, from the main Green Stage to smaller stages, with a wide variety of colors, The appeal of Fuji Rock lies in its depth of experience, with a wide range of musical genres available at venues of all sizes and colors, from the main Green Stage to the smaller stages. . Also, let's not forget that it is the cleanest festival in the world.
HOUYHNHNM's editorial staff is also planning to attend the 3-day event, as we did last year. . We have picked out a few of the artists we would like to see in HOUYHNHNM.
List of Performing Artists
sakanaction
This will be the second appearance by Sakanaction (from 18:50 on the 27th @ GREEN STAGE) after an absence of about 6 years. They continue to lead the Japanese rock world, and this March they released their first best album, "Fish Illustrated," 10 years after their major label debut. And six years ago, they appeared at the Naeba again with a memorable performance, filling the White Stage to overflowing on their first appearance. Expectations are high, no matter what.
N.E.R.D.
Pharrell Williams, his partner in the Grammy-winning producer unit "The Neptunes," Chad Hugo, and their ally Shay Haley will perform at N.E.R.D. (9:00pm on the 27th @ GREEN STAGE). They have been inactive for a long time, but it is still fresh in our minds that they achieved worldwide success with Daft Punk's "Get Lucky," in which Pharrell participated on vocals, and their own song "Happy," among others. Last year, they released their fifth album, their first in seven years, with a sound style based on hip-hop that incorporates musical elements from a variety of genres, and featuring gorgeous and diverse guests such as Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, and Ed Sheeran. On the day of the concert, it might not be impossible to see Kendrick Lamar jumping in and performing with the band.
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar (28th from 21:00 @ GREEN STAGE). Surprisingly, it has been 5 years since 2013 since he participated in Fuji Rock. . As expected, not many people remember his performance from 5 years ago. Born and raised in Compton, the most dangerous neighborhood in the U.S., his third album, To Pimp A Butterfly, was his big breakthrough in the whole world. It is no exaggeration to say that the album's soundtrack traces the history of black music, including jazz, funk, soul, and LA Beat, but what resonated even more with people around the world, especially in the U.S., was its lyrics, which accurately pointed to the problems currently occurring in America. This is a unique opportunity to experience his own soul (the cry of the soul), which has evolved even further. I can't help but look forward to it.
Bob Dylan.
Bob Dylan (from 6:50 p.m. on the 29th @ GREEN STAGE), whose legendary first performance at the Budokan in 1978 has now been celebrated 40 years and 100 times in Japan, will perform for the 101st time at Fuji Rock, his first visit to Japan since winning the Nobel Prize for Literature. Dylan's 101st performance, his first in Japan since winning the Nobel Prize for Literature, and his first visit to Japan since winning the Nobel Prize for Literature, will take place at Fuji Rock, a one-time-only performance that can only be experienced live, on a summer night deep in the mountains of Naeba. It is sure to be a special and historic night that you will not want to miss!
Anderson Park
Anderson Park (Sept. 29, 2:50 p.m. @ GREEN STAGE) has quickly become one of the biggest names in the current West Coast scene after being selected to feature on six of the 16 songs on Dr. Dre's return album, "Compton" (Sept. 29, 2:50 p.m. @ GREEN STAGE). The first show in Japan was immediately sold out, including an additional show the following day. This is the first appearance at Fuji Rock by this late-blooming superstar who represents the current West Coast scene, seamlessly connecting futuristic and urban soul, hip-hop, funk, jazz, and dance music. What kind of performance will he give? We can't wait to see what he has in store for us!
Mac DeMarco.
Mac DeMarco is a singer/songwriter from Montreal, Canada (8:00 p.m. on the 27th @ RED MARQUEE). After releasing his new album "This Old Dog" last year, he toured Japan for the first time in three years in January. His performances are sure to be a hit at this year's Fuji Rock, as he continues to create sophisticated works and is a mood-maker in today's indie music scene. He is a cool artist with a light stance wearing authentic "Vans," and he embodies the sound of music with a chill, easygoing vibe.
Ray Barbee
Ray Barbee (27th from 0:15 @ PYRAMID GARDEN) is an active and influential professional skater on the street who has appeared in legendary skate videos as well as being a music artist. and Josh Lippi, and is currently on a massive Japan tour, including an appearance at this year's Fuji Rock. Incidentally, the tour will be their first with a band, and will start in Kyoto on July 20, and travel to Osaka, Kanazawa, Niigata, Kobe, and Tokyo, for a total of six cities. The live performance will start at a comfortable time of the day, just as the audience is getting drunk. If possible, I would like to hear them right under the clear night sky.
. well, the list goes on and on.
However, considering the sight of many visitors leaving the venue with smiles on their faces every year, it is easy to imagine that the attractive lineup that satisfies and impresses the more than 100,000 core music fans every year is a result of the festival's efforts. It is easy to imagine that the event is well realized. And judging by the way tickets go on sale early and sell out before the lineup is even announced, it is safe to say that people's trust in Fuji Rock is strong.
In this age of social networking, where genre barriers have no longer been broken down, I feel that this year's lineup shows the feeling that we must follow the style of Fuji Rock, but evolve with an even greater musical range. . And above all, I just hope that the weather will be fine for the three days this year. To all the participants, I will see you at the venue.
Text_Jun Nakada
fuji rock festival '18
Dates: Friday, July 27 - Sunday, July 29
Venue: Naeba Ski Resort, Yuzawamachi, Niigata
Price: 3-day pass ¥43,000, 2-day pass ¥36,000, 1-day pass ¥19,000
Parking ticket: ¥3,000
Campsite ticket: ¥3,000
www.fujirockfestival.com
