For today's Geeky SKAturday, I wanted to look once again at Haruto Suzuki, the first agent known to be a member of the Agents of SKA (Sentinel Khrononaut All-Stars). He was created/introduced back in February when I tried to highlight how much of an international phenomenon the ska scene is. And then in March, Haruto got some stats and became the first representative of one of the SKA classes, the Three Minute Hero.
Born in Tokyo in 1981, Haruto has undoubtedly been greatly influenced by the multigenerational champions of Japanese ska, the Tokyo Ska Paradise Ochestra.
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Formed in 1988, the band (often simply called Skapara) have become legendary over their 35+ year history. They've played on video games, on tokusatsu, and at the Olympics. Their sound is rooted in ska but influenced by styles from all over the map, and their musicianship is always top-tier. It just seemed worthwhile to give them a bit of a shout out this week.
This year, they released a "best of" album, but they also continue to drop new singles. I don't think this week's song of note is previously released, but I could definitely be wrong about that. And for some reason, the YouTube video seems be blocked from embedding here...BUT, if you'd like to hear the track "Toi Toi," recorded with actor (and singer) Murotsuyoshi (Tsuyoshi Muro), just click here for it...
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I think the track does a pretty good job showing off their technical prowess and skill across genres. I really wish I could embed it. And I bet there's a way, and I just don't know it, which bugs me. The GOOD THING, though, is there's a possibility I like the instrumental version even more (with apologies to Murotsuyoshi), and I CAN embed that one! I could easily see myself using this in the soundtrack for an Agents of SKA game...
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So...for Haruto Suzuki, I really think I'd like to put together a custom action figure that will let him cross over from my SKA adventures to my POA (People of Adventure)...er, adventures. I've never ordered from them before (and I think their website could probably be a little easier to navigate), but I'm thinking of grabbing a custom combo from Marauder "Gun-Runners." This head and body combo looks pretty perfect for Haruto as a Rude Boy. I can give him a few guns. And instruments. And if I can find a 1:18 porkpie hat somewhere, even better!
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Marauder even has some pretty solid G.I. Joe cred after dipping into the Red Shadows faction for their own figures. I'll definitely post here if I get Haruto put together and skanking...!
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