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=== 1983 - 1990s: The Rise of M-ROCK === | === 1983 - 1990s: The Rise of M-ROCK === | ||
Starting in 1983 with Eiichi Ohtaki's "Kimi wa Tennen Shoku", a new genre known as M-ROCK emerged and quickly became a cultural phenomenon in Mikochi. This form of pop-rock was characterized by its focus on themes of 'paradise' and good times, aiming to create feelings of joy and happiness through upbeat melodies and catchy lyrics. Artists like [Artist] with songs like "[SongName]" and [Artist] with "[SongName]" dominated the charts, providing a soundtrack for the country's economic boom and newfound optimism. M-ROCK concerts became major events, drawing large crowds in cities like [CityPlaceholder] and [CityPlaceholder], and the genre remained dominant until the late 90s. | Starting in 1983 with [[wikipedia:Eiichi_Ohtaki|Eiichi Ohtaki]]'s "Kimi wa Tennen Shoku", a new genre known as M-ROCK emerged and quickly became a cultural phenomenon in Mikochi. This form of pop-rock was characterized by its focus on themes of 'paradise' and good times, aiming to create feelings of joy and happiness through upbeat melodies and catchy lyrics. Artists like [Artist] with songs like "[SongName]" and [Artist] with "[SongName]" dominated the charts, providing a soundtrack for the country's economic boom and newfound optimism. M-ROCK concerts became major events, drawing large crowds in cities like [CityPlaceholder] and [CityPlaceholder], and the genre remained dominant until the late 90s. | ||
=== Late 1990s - Early 2000s: Fusion-Jazz Era === | === Late 1990s - Early 2000s: Fusion-Jazz Era === | ||
As the influence of M-ROCK began to wane in the late 1990s, a new genre emerged to capture the public's imagination: fusion-jazz. This genre blended traditional jazz elements with modern pop and rock, creating a sophisticated and eclectic sound. Bands like [BandName] and solo artists like [Artist] gained widespread acclaim with albums such as "[AlbumName]" and hit singles like "[SongName]". Fusion-jazz clubs popped up across Mikochi, especially in [[Cities of Mikochi#Kagayaki|Kagayaki]], which became a hub for Fusion-jazz, where music enthusiasts gathered to enjoy live performances and the innovative sounds of the genre. This period saw a cultural shift towards more experimental and genre-blending music. | As the influence of M-ROCK began to wane in the late 1990s, a new genre emerged to capture the public's imagination: [[wikipedia:Jazz_fusion|fusion-jazz]]. This genre blended traditional jazz elements with modern pop and rock, creating a sophisticated and eclectic sound. Bands like [BandName] and solo artists like [Artist] gained widespread acclaim with albums such as "[AlbumName]" and hit singles like "[SongName]". [[wikipedia:Jazz_club|Fusion-jazz clubs]] popped up across Mikochi, especially in [[Cities of Mikochi#Kagayaki|Kagayaki]], which became a hub for Fusion-jazz, where music enthusiasts gathered to enjoy live performances and the innovative sounds of the genre. This period saw a cultural shift towards more experimental and genre-blending music. | ||
=== Mid 2000s: The Mikobeat Phenomenon === | === Mid 2000s: The Mikobeat Phenomenon === | ||
With the increasing popularity of electronic music in the mid to late 2000s, Mikochi experienced the Mikobeat phase. This high-energy genre gained traction largely due to the hit Mikochinese animation "Initial-T", which featured Mikobeat tracks in its intense race scenes. The show's widespread popularity and subsequent adaptation into video games catapulted Mikobeat into the mainstream. Songs like "[SongName]" by [Artist] became club anthems, and DJs like [DJName] became household names. Despite its initial explosive popularity, Mikobeat began to decline following the conclusion of the Initial-T anime, and while it remains a beloved genre in certain circles, it hasn't broken into the top 10 since 2011. | With the increasing popularity of electronic music in the mid to late 2000s, Mikochi experienced the [[wikipedia:Eurobeat|Mikobeat]] phase. This high-energy genre gained traction largely due to the hit Mikochinese animation [[wikipedia:Initial_D|"Initial-T"]], which featured Mikobeat tracks in its intense race scenes. The show's widespread popularity and subsequent adaptation into video games catapulted Mikobeat into the mainstream. Songs like "[SongName]" by [Artist] became club anthems, and DJs like [DJName] became household names. Despite its initial explosive popularity, Mikobeat began to decline following the conclusion of the Initial-T anime, and while it remains a beloved genre in certain circles, it hasn't broken into the top 10 since 2011. | ||
=== Early 2010s - Present: The M-POP Explosion === | === Early 2010s - Present: The M-POP Explosion === | ||
In the early 2010s, hip-hop's global influence reached Mikochi, leading to the rise of M-POP, a unique blend of hip-hop and pop music. Unlike traditional hip-hop, M-POP is typically produced by pop groups who focus heavily on their appearance and media image, creating a comprehensive entertainment package. Groups like [ | In the early 2010s, hip-hop's global influence reached Mikochi, leading to the rise of M-POP, a unique blend of hip-hop and pop music. Unlike traditional hip-hop, M-POP is typically produced by pop groups who focus heavily on their appearance and media image, creating a comprehensive entertainment package. Groups like [[wikipedia:Twice|THRICE]] with hits like "What is love?" and solo artists like [[wikipedia:Fujii_Kaze|Fujii Kaze]] with "Kirari" have become the faces of this genre. M-POP's influence extends beyond music, impacting fashion, television, and social media in Mikochi. The genre's stars often become cultural icons, known not just for their musical talent but also for their stylish personas and elaborate performances. | ||
== Criticism == | == Criticism == | ||
The MNMC has recieved criticism from the international music community for not featuring foreign artists, however the board has stated that "[the] charts are for Mikiochinese people to vote on Mikochinese music. The purpose of the charts do not include the recognition of international artists". | The MNMC has recieved criticism from the international music community for not featuring foreign artists, however the board has stated that "[the] charts are for Mikiochinese people to vote on Mikochinese music. The purpose of the charts do not include the recognition of international artists". | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:04, 29 September 2024
Mikochinese National Music Chart
The Mikochinese National Music Chart is a government-run board that ranks the most popular songs in Mikochi. The chart is updated weekly, and songs are judged on total number of listens and sales. Every year since 1981, the board releases the top 50 most liked songs of the year, determined by a popular vote in Mikochi.
Number one by year
Table showing the number one song on the Mikochinese National Music Chart by year.
| Year | Song | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | "Young Man (M.P.L.A)" | Saijo Hideki | The song gained popularity for encouraging people to join the MPLA (Mikochinese People's Liberation Army) during the Mikochi Civil War. [ OOC: "YMCA" sung as "MPLA" ] |
| 1982 | "Advancing Socialism" | Botan Band | |
| 1983 | "Internationale (Mikochi Version)" | PlaceHolder | A popular socialist song across the globe, translated into Mikochinese and performed with Mikochinese instruments. [ OOC: 4:40 - 9:02 ] |
| 1984 | "Kimi wa Tennen Shoku" | Eiichi Ohtaki | |
| 1985 | "我愛你" | 李 | |
| 1986 | |||
| 1987 | "Kesshite yuzuranai" | This song has recently regained popularity as being a song used to troll other internet users. | |
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| 1989 | "A面で恋をして" | Niagara Triangle | |
| 1990 | "来生たかお" | Takao Kisugi | |
| 1991 | "私がオバさんになっても" | Chisato Moritaka | |
| 1992 | "Den-en" | Koji Tamaki | |
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| 2013 | "ないものねだり" | KANA-BOON | |
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| 2018 | "Fireworks" | DAOKO × Kenshi Yonezu | |
| 2019 | "What is love?" | THRICE | "What is love?" was THRICE's first song to win the national chart, and has now solidified itself as the most sucessful music group in Mikochi. |
| 2020 | "Kirari" | Fujii Kaze | |
| 2021 | "Feel Special" | THRICE | |
| 2022 | "Dance the night away" | THRICE | |
| 2023 | "I can't stop me" | THRICE | |
| 2024 | "Shinunoga E-Wa" | Fujii Kaze |
Trends
Early 1980s: Post-Civil War Era and International Socialist Influence
After the civil war, socialist war songs gained significant popularity in Mikochi, serving as symbols of the successful revolution. These songs were celebrated for their patriotic themes and messages of unity and perseverance. Tracks like "[SongName]" by [Artist] and "[SongName]" by [Artist] frequently topped the charts, resonating with a population eager to rebuild and look towards a hopeful future. These anthems were not only played at political rallies and public gatherings but also became a staple on the radio and in households across the nation, embedding themselves deeply into Mikochinese culture.
1983 - 1990s: The Rise of M-ROCK
Starting in 1983 with Eiichi Ohtaki's "Kimi wa Tennen Shoku", a new genre known as M-ROCK emerged and quickly became a cultural phenomenon in Mikochi. This form of pop-rock was characterized by its focus on themes of 'paradise' and good times, aiming to create feelings of joy and happiness through upbeat melodies and catchy lyrics. Artists like [Artist] with songs like "[SongName]" and [Artist] with "[SongName]" dominated the charts, providing a soundtrack for the country's economic boom and newfound optimism. M-ROCK concerts became major events, drawing large crowds in cities like [CityPlaceholder] and [CityPlaceholder], and the genre remained dominant until the late 90s.
Late 1990s - Early 2000s: Fusion-Jazz Era
As the influence of M-ROCK began to wane in the late 1990s, a new genre emerged to capture the public's imagination: fusion-jazz. This genre blended traditional jazz elements with modern pop and rock, creating a sophisticated and eclectic sound. Bands like [BandName] and solo artists like [Artist] gained widespread acclaim with albums such as "[AlbumName]" and hit singles like "[SongName]". Fusion-jazz clubs popped up across Mikochi, especially in Kagayaki, which became a hub for Fusion-jazz, where music enthusiasts gathered to enjoy live performances and the innovative sounds of the genre. This period saw a cultural shift towards more experimental and genre-blending music.
Mid 2000s: The Mikobeat Phenomenon
With the increasing popularity of electronic music in the mid to late 2000s, Mikochi experienced the Mikobeat phase. This high-energy genre gained traction largely due to the hit Mikochinese animation "Initial-T", which featured Mikobeat tracks in its intense race scenes. The show's widespread popularity and subsequent adaptation into video games catapulted Mikobeat into the mainstream. Songs like "[SongName]" by [Artist] became club anthems, and DJs like [DJName] became household names. Despite its initial explosive popularity, Mikobeat began to decline following the conclusion of the Initial-T anime, and while it remains a beloved genre in certain circles, it hasn't broken into the top 10 since 2011.
Early 2010s - Present: The M-POP Explosion
In the early 2010s, hip-hop's global influence reached Mikochi, leading to the rise of M-POP, a unique blend of hip-hop and pop music. Unlike traditional hip-hop, M-POP is typically produced by pop groups who focus heavily on their appearance and media image, creating a comprehensive entertainment package. Groups like THRICE with hits like "What is love?" and solo artists like Fujii Kaze with "Kirari" have become the faces of this genre. M-POP's influence extends beyond music, impacting fashion, television, and social media in Mikochi. The genre's stars often become cultural icons, known not just for their musical talent but also for their stylish personas and elaborate performances.
Criticism
The MNMC has recieved criticism from the international music community for not featuring foreign artists, however the board has stated that "[the] charts are for Mikiochinese people to vote on Mikochinese music. The purpose of the charts do not include the recognition of international artists".
