American Swing music of the 1930s, with its distinctive blend of a strong bass and drum rhythm section and lead brass, woodwind and string instruments, had a lilting rhythm. With emphasis on the off–beat, the music had a “swing feel.”
Japanese Old Swing
Aug 3, 2012
Wow, interesting to think that music has a wide impact or influence on each other’s country. Do you think that is the case?
Absolutely. Japan was VERY influenced by the West for the first few decades of the 20th Century. Then, with rising militarism, and suppression of foreign cultural influences, pressure was on for conformity to “authentic” Japanese ways (including dress, music, dance).