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We are ANAMANAGUCHI! We just made a 22-track album on our own. Our Kickstarter campaign to make it MORE than an album has raised $160,000 in less than two weeks. It's been a crazy process - ASK US ANYTHING!!
We're all here right now to answer any questions you guys might have!
UPDATE (4:30 EST): WHOA the response is insane, we didn't realize it'd be going on this long! We're going to rehearse for a bit and will be back in about 2.5 hours (7pm EST) to answer more questions! Whoa.
Here's proof!! PETE & ARY http://i.imgur.com/9tXXhqj.gif LUKE & JAMES http://i.imgur.com/8zJpy7n.jpg
DOGS VS CATS? FULL HOUSE VS FAMILY MATTERS? MAYO: GOOD OR BAD?
Heres the KICKSTARTER! Here's an exclusive stream for ENDLESS FANTASY! Here's an iTUNES LINK!. We're also GOING ON TOUR starting TOMORROW!
Fire awayyyyyy :)
<3, Anamanaguchi
AnamanaPETE247 karma
I got a cryptic email from Ubisoft asking to do music for a game. Three months later we were on tour in Lexington, Kentucky and as I was going to sleep at a friends house, I noticed a copy of "Scott Pilgrim Vs the World" on the coffee table. I thought to myself 'that looks cool' - woke up the next day, got coffee and the phone rang saying it was for the Scott Pilgrim game. Bryan Lee O Malley had apparently picked us, it was a very surreal moment. I still remember the cookie I was eating when we found out!
Claydad112 karma
What flavor was the cookie and what was the exact angle at which you took the first bite at?
AnamanaPETE205 karma
Melty chocolate chip and TRICK QUESTION first bite angles are all the same cause all cookies are round!!
AnamanaPETE584 karma
you have to start crying legit tears of (actual) joy and then give a thumbs up while looking at a camera / dog / cat / homey in order to properly pronounce the title
lammnub175 karma
Hey! I loved your music in the BIT.TRIP games.
I'm actually a part of a video game orchestra at the University of Delaware and wanted to know if we could play any of your music. We tried contacting the people on your website but never got a response. We'd love to do an arrangement for you!
fartingboobs52 karma
I'm fairly certain they're only responsible for the songs "Blackout City" and "Mermaid" in BIT.Trip Runner
n000nrg166 karma
Dude ary, my names dylan. Do me like the biggest solid in the universe.
If I PM you my friend Heathers phone number would you call her and tell her shes cute or something. She might actually piss herself, she has no idea you guys are doing this question thing so it would totally blind side her. Shes got a big crush on you, it would mean the world to her & it would make a great story to tell friends
Thanks for helping me try guys, If ary ups and decided to call her in the future ill update with a photo of her thanking all you beautiful reddit people
OmniDonk126 karma
How did you end up working with Paul Robertson for the art on Airbrushed? http://www.anamanaguchi.com/singles/images/robertson.gif
AnamanaARY105 karma
we all love his work, and we met him during the scott pilgrim game. we emailed him!! he also made some lil stuff for the MEOW vid ;)
OmniDonk14 karma
Thanks! That's really awesome :). I really dig his stuff too! The visuals and the music matched really well for the SP game.
and "Snow Angels" sounds like how I remember snowy days feeling. Thanks for that [n_n]b !
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edit: Did you guys give him any sort of description at the start? or just permission to go-nuts?
AnamanaPETE60 karma
no description to start with - he just went and sent us something sick, but it was a bit tame. i told him "its totally ok you can do whatever you want we dont have to keep it PG-13 :D" and he responded
"yeah i wasn't sure about holding back. I should've asked really. I'll add some babes"
thats how the poop and blood and naked girl surfing a cat got added http://www.redefinemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Anamanaguchi.gif
i love paul robertson. he deserves to be in galleries
AnamanaPETE161 karma
i played in a band that sounded like sunny day real estate mixed with asian kung fu generation - luke was in a band that sounded like dragonforce played by high school kids - ary was in a screamo band where they'd jump off amps - james was in a sick dance punk band that was sorta gang of four/rapture-y
so it all evened out i guess!
disgruntledlawyer38 karma
SDRE and AKFG sound like a sick combo, you wanna spill the beans on what those bands were named?
crakk69 karma
Holy shit, I went to HS with you guys, was a year older though. Does Kn1ves ring a bell?
AnamanaPETE86 karma
Kn1ves is da best, no, contest
seriously if you have those mp3s fucking email me [email protected]
ruckinfok64 karma
Why isn't Prom Night a top 40 hit yet? I.E. why haven't you chosen Prom Night as a single?
AnamanaPETE139 karma
Watch this video about DiFara Pizza in Midwood, Brooklyn and realize that the dream is fucking real. https://vimeo.com/16077855
This old dude Dominic DeMarco has been making pizza for most of his life and he grabs it out of the oven by hand, cuts the basil with scissors, and does it all in front of you. Living legend.
brandinni62 karma
Hey guys!!! :D I may or may not be able to drive down to your NYC show this coming friday due to work. But if I do make it, would you all want a perler necklace? I make them for friends/events and such. Here's a little gallery that I've thrown together. Gallery Love your guy's work. And hopefully I can catch you live this friday or at one of your other shows. :) PS: I was thinking of doing your "Anamanaguchi" logo from the Endless fantasy cover. I'll post the result of that in the future if I ever get around to it; I do 60 hour work weeks O.o
AnamanaPETE55 karma
THAAANKS omg i would absolutely love one. scan my tumblr for something you dig and surprise meee n_n http://peterberkman.tumblr.com
nacatac57 karma
Meow? Meow meow meow meow? Meow meow meow meow meow meow? Meow meow meow meow?
GooseSlayer68 karma
So just in case anyone else is wondering, I called this. It is the number to a sex line.
Lava-Rock45 karma
Hey I met one of you guys in the food tent backstage at lollapalooza last year. You thought I was in a band but I just snuck backstage using a catering wristband hahaha
AnamanaPETE62 karma
I mostly fux with VRC6 gotta get that saw bass going to add some more binary dynamic!
The extra PWM stages on SQ's 3 & 4 make for a beautiful chorus pad effect. My fav NES thing on the album is the pads on "Prom Night". Bless u konami
goldteamrules16 karma
Similar question, and save me if this is lame sauce, but what do you think has the absolute best soundtrack on the NES? My vote goes to Mr Gimmick.
AnamanaPETE34 karma
mr gimmick is dope, definitely on my top list. the first song is called 'happy birthday' how can you go wrong http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OshyhWVquA0
blastorama36 karma
Are there any Anamanaguchi b-sides floating around, or have you released pretty much everything you've got?
AnamanaPETE138 karma
We're releasing some b-sides from Endless Fantasy on an iridescent NES cartridge that will play on any Nintendo and also has custom visuals :)
One day we'll maybe release them 'for real'
AnamanaPETE49 karma
"in the basement"!
weezer mastered the simultaneous key-change/guitar solo combo on pinkerton.
monochromeseas118 karma
Please tell me that you've been asked the videogames as art question. Do you believe it is the great medium for the 21st century as an avenue of unparalleled expression?
Also pizza.
AnamanaPETE49 karma
i think it's a pretty pointless question really - it'll wear off as people get used to it. art questions always give me a headache
shadow of the colossus tho
Feels_Goodman18 karma
I just wanted to say, it's so sick seeing you play and chatting to you guys at Blip Fest 2008, to you being on the Scott Pilgrim soundtrack, to the phenomenal success of your Kickstarter!
Two questions - what musicians/artists are you guys diggin atm? Also, when are you coming to the UK? You can have all the Crispy M&Ms your heart desires! I know there's been issues with Visas in the past, but I'd love to put you guys on in Liverpool sometime!
AnamanaPETE22 karma
VENTLA is my favorite artist right now. he's put out 22 free albums in the past year or so. his album anti-vivant is my favorite thing i've heard in a VERY long time
workin on the UK! god i fucking miss those crispy m&m's - the blue bag here is pretzel and i always pretend its the same but it really just isn't.
gotta get to scotland and get that irn bru
BrowndRemastered12 karma
POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT Who's the one who speaks on "(T-T)b"? Because it totally sounded like Andrew W.K. to me for some reason
AnamanaPETE19 karma
Malibu Hamish - THE ILLUSION!!
turboriot11 karma
statement- ary your new haircut is sexxxy as hell <3 statement #2- endless fantasy is the best album i've heard in years, you guys KILLED IT. KILLED IT. finally a question- HOW FUCKING EXCITED ARE YOU FOR CHIPTUNES SCHOOL?? because i definitely freak out about it every day. YOU'RE ALL AWESOME <3
AnamanaPETE44 karma
i'm gonna be the teacher that's really lazy but really friendly and you get an A+ in the class anyway so i get a good rating on ratemyteacher.com
AnamanaPETE15 karma
we didn't! they're still available, just had to make an alternate reward that adjusted for international shipping so we don't actually lose money when people buy vinyl haha
xwing1110 karma
YOU GUYS ROCKED SXSW 2013!!! I was up close on the stage!! Wizard performance! I only have one question: What effects (pedals and such) do y'all use for your live performances?
axelofthekey303 karma
How did you guys get approached to do the Scott Pilgrim game soundtrack?
Edit: If you're not allowed to talk about it, iss cool. I'm just super curious.
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