[RE POST][WAPPA GAPPA--A MYTH [1998]

WAPPA GAPPA is a Japanese group. The line-up is: Keizo Endo (bass), Masahiro Lee (guitars), Hirishi Mineo (drums), Hideaki Nagaike (keyboards) and Tamami Yamamoto (vocals). Masahiro Lee is a new member that did not play in the first three albums. The group was founded based on the idea of bassist Keizo Endo in 1992. The music of this group is in symphonic vein and with a strong jazz tendency. Overall, the closest classification is probably fusion although there are sections in the music with no evidence of it. There are moments when the music is atmospheric and there are even some signs of popular music but the many influences work nicely together. The best way to describe the music is to imagine a mix of symphonic like PAGEANT and fusion like KENSO.

The first album "Yamatai", released in 1996, is hard to find. After this album the group signed to the French label Musea. The 2nd album "A Myth" came out in 1998. The music in this album is very good progressive with many influences. They are able to execute the different influences in a successful manner. The 3rd album "Gappa" was released in 2004 and it is similar to the predecessor. The voice of the female vocalist Tamami Yamamoto is wonderful.

WAPPA GAPPA is enjoyable Japanese progressive.


Studio Album, released in 1998

Songs / Tracks Listing

1. The lion Hearted King (Shishi-Oh) (8:41)
2. The banquet (Utage) (6:02)
3. No mercy (Mujou) (5:57)
4. The underground (Chikatetsu) (6:46)
5. A myth (Shinwa) (12:54)
6. Pilgrimage of Water (Mizu No Junrei) (5:44)
7. The one and only (Yui Itsu) (7:03)
8. Floating Ice (Ryuhyo) (7:34)

Total Time: 60:58
Line-up / Musicians

- Keizo Endo / bass
- Yasuhiro Tachibana / guitars
- Hirishi Mineo / drums
- Hideaki Nagaike / keyboards
- Tamami Ya mamomto / vocals


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