Makoto Kitayama

Makoto Kitayama
Kitayama performing in ABC Kaikan Hall Tokyo, on July 25–26, 1979.
Background information
Born	Japan
Genres	Progressive rock, experimental rock
Occupations	Musician, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar
Years active	1960's - present
Labels	Musea
Associated acts	Shingetsu

Makoto Kitayama is a Japanese musician who's been active since the late ‘60s, most notably as vocalist and songwriter for the hailed progressive rock band Shingetsu. Since this band folded at the tail end of the seventies, Kitayama has released two solo albums: the instrumental, keyboard-dominated, "Doubutsukai No Chinou" in 1982 (re-released in 2004) and the progressive rock outing "Hikaru Sazanami" in 1998. "Practical Encyclopedia of Kingdom Plantae" was released in 2008, and is the second part of a planned trilogy that started with his debut solo album, inspired by a book series from 1932.He's helped here by Takashi HAYASHI, the leader and guitarist of Qui.

External links

• "Detailed review" for Kitayama's "Practical Encyclopedia of Kingdom Plantae" album.
• "Shingetsu's" discography, mp3 and reviews.
• "Shingetsu's" official site with downloable mp3 and information.

See also

• Shingetsu

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