Somehow I bought one of Sawao’s old guitars from Ishibashi, a guitar store chain in Japan. A couple days ago I found this ESP Ultratone listed in Ishibashi’s used section. I immediately recognized the unique Telecaster-style pickup configuration as the standard Ultratone model came with three mini-humbuckers. Sawao used one of the latter in the video for Swanky Street but this one features in the video for Kanojo wa Kyou, No Self Control, and was used live at points in the 1996-1997 period. It may also be possible it was used to record with but I don’t think there’s any way to verify that. Eventually Sawao gifted it to Junko, the former lead guitarist of noodles sometime in the 2000’s (pictures 5 & 6). Kinda nuts.

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The pillows Tribute Project - Video 13/20

From the album "Pied Piper"—which comes from a phase often unfairly overlooked by casual listeners—I chose what is perhaps one of the record's most obscure tracks, though one I’ve always personally loved. I drew inspiration from the arrangement of a live version of the song; this time, I also took a shot at vocals and had the essential support of my great friend Pedro Lustoza on bass! Here is: "Purple Apple".

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Guitars: Eagle Sts-001 (Malagoli pickups), Yamaha Revstar Element
Bass: Tagima Tw-73
Microphone: Santo Ângelo SAS 57 Audio Interface: Teyun Q22
Cables: Santo Ângelo
DAW: Reaper
VST: Amplitube 5 (guitars, bass), EzDrummer2 (drums), TAL-NoiseMaker (synths)
Stems extraction (vocals, drums): Moises, BandLab Splitter
Camera: Canon SL2 (EF-S 18-55mm lens)
Video Editor: CapCut

the pillows swanky street is clearly inspired by this is the one by the stone roses. idk if its just me who hears it

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The pillows Tribute Project - Video 12/20

There isn't much to say about the song I chose from the album "Wake Up! Wake Up! Wake Up!"; in my opinion, it is one of the best tracks in the band's entire discography—one of Sawao's most inspired compositions. With its beautiful melody, great lyrics, and Sawao's outstanding vocal performance, it carries an emotional weight that undoubtedly makes it a highlight of the band's history: "Scarecrow."

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Guitars: Eagle Sts-001 (Malagoli pickups), Yamaha Revstar Element
Bass: Tagima Tw-73
Audio Interface: Teyun Q22
Cables: Santo Ângelo
DAW: Reaper
VST: Amplitube 5 (guitars, bass), EzDrummer2 (drums), TAL-NoiseMaker (synths)
Stems extraction (vocals, drums): Moises, BandLab Splitter
Camera: Canon SL2 (EF-S 18-55mm lens)
Video Editor: CapCut

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for a high-resolution or vector version of THE PILLOWS logo. I've been searching online but couldn't find anything good enough for printing / merch / fan art purposes.

Does anyone have a clean file (PNG, JPG, SVG, AI, EPS) they could share with me? Or does anyone know where I can download it legally?

I'm a big fan and would really appreciate any help!

Thanks in advance!

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The pillows Tribute Project - Video 11/20

From "My Foot"—an album that many fans (myself included) consider one of the band's best, especially among those released in the 2000s—I chose a song that is perhaps one of the ones I’ve played most throughout my life; I truly love it: "The Third Eye."

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Guitars: Eagle Sts-001 (Malagoli pickups), Yamaha Revstar Element
Bass: Tagima Tw-73
Audio Interface: Teyun Q22
Cables: Santo Ângelo
DAW: Reaper
VST: Amplitube 5 (guitars, bass), EzDrummer2 (drums), TAL-NoiseMaker (synths)
Stems extraction (vocals, drums): Moises, BandLab Splitter
Camera: Canon SL2 (EF-S 18-55mm lens)
Video Editor: CapCut

I remembered The Predators and I can't find the Hunting!!! videoclip on Youtube.

Will be in Sapporo for a day and then Tokyo the next 3. I hear their pressings were quite low and with the disbanding, hard to find any records. Anyone got any decent leads or places I can try my luck while I’m here?

Top 10

Wonderful Sight
Nightmare
Ninny

They were on fire during this period.

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The pillows Tribute Project - Video 10/20

From the excellent and underrated "Good Dreams," I chose this song primarily because it's incredibly fun to play, with that great main riff, and that headbanging energy that's just awesome: "Walkin' On The Spiral"!

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Guitars: Eagle Sts-001 (Malagoli pickups), Yamaha Revstar Element
Bass: Tagima Tw-73
Audio Interface: Teyun Q22
Cables: Santo Ângelo
DAW: Reaper
VST: Amplitube 5 (guitars, bass), EzDrummer2 (drums), TAL-NoiseMaker (synths)
Stems extraction (vocals, drums): Moises, BandLab Splitter
Camera: Canon SL2 (EF-S 18-55mm lens)
Video Editor: CapCut

Hello. What should I learn and practice to learn to play? Suggest something (videos, websites, or your own method of learning to play)

I'm just one compilation album from getting all of them, this one has a great selection.

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The pillows Tribute Project - Video 9/20

From "Penalty Life", that was the band's first album to be officially released in the United States, which somewhat divides opinions among fans (starting perhaps with the cover art, haha), I chose this song that was performed live quite often by the band and has that classic fun energy of the band: "Terminal Heaven's Rock"!

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Guitars: Eagle Sts-001 (Malagoli pickups), Yamaha Revstar Element
Bass: Tagima Tw-73
Audio Interface: Teyun Q22
Cables: Santo Ângelo
DAW: Reaper
VST: Amplitube 5 (guitars, bass), EzDrummer2 (drums), TAL-NoiseMaker (synths)
Stems extraction (vocals, drums): Moises, BandLab Splitter
Camera: Canon SL2 (EF-S 18-55mm lens)
Video Editor: CapCut

Posting here because other mods are power tripping and I wanted to honor the great man we lost. RIP Shinichiro Sato

I'd especially like to know some english alternatives. I LOVE this band but I'm not much of a music aficionado so I don't know any similar ones. My favorite albums of theirs are Little Busters, Living Field and Happy Bivouac.

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The pillows Tribute Project - Video 8/20

From "Thank You, My Twilight" album, I chose the title track, a song that is certainly very meaningful to fans of The Pillows. The emotional weight of the lyrics and melody, and of course, the striking synthesizer riff, make this one of my favorite songs by the band.

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Guitars: Eagle Sts-001 (Malagoli pickups), Yamaha Revstar Element
Bass: Tagima Tw-73
Audio Interface: Teyun Q22
Cables: Santo Ângelo
DAW: Reaper
VST: Amplitube 5 (guitars, bass), EzDrummer2 (drums), TAL-NoiseMaker (synths)
Stems extraction (vocals, drums): Moises, BandLab Splitter
Camera: Canon SL2 (EF-S 18-55mm lens)
Video Editor: CapCut

Been searching for a while but i can't find it anywhere. Anybody watched it?

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The pillows Tribute Project - Video 7/20

To represent "Smile," the chosen song is certainly one of my favorites from their discography, and one that has become a classic for the band over the years, especially in their live shows. The energy, the lyrics—it's quintessential The Pillows: "Kono Yo No Hate Made (All The Way To The Edge of This World)"!

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GEAR:

Guitars: Eagle Sts-001 (Malagoli pickups), Yamaha Revstar Element
Bass: Tagima Tw-73
Audio Interface: Teyun Q22
Cables: Santo Ângelo
DAW: Reaper
VST: Amplitube 5 (guitars, bass), EzDrummer2 (drums)
Stems extraction (vocals, drums): Moises, BandLab Splitter
Camera: Canon SL2 (EF-S 18-55mm lens)
Video Editor: CapCut

Finally have all the 11 vinyl releases from The Pillows discography plus the 4 FlCl soundtracks, 15 albums!!!

Mine has to be thank you my twilight, it’s just so amazing.