1) Yamada Keiko (Keiko… Read Full Bio ↴There are a few artists with the name Keiko:
1) Yamada Keiko (Keiko Yamada - 山田圭子) is the vocalist of the J-Pop group Globe. In 1994 she participated in the 'EUROGROOVE NIGHT' audition organised by Tetsuya Komuro, and in 1995 became part of Globe. She later married to Tetsuya Komuro, and even has her own solo project. In 2001, She collaborated with Hamasaki Ayumi in the Songnation Project single a song is born.
2) KEIKO the band, hailing from Redditch, Worcestershire, UK.
Keiko formed in May 2004 and played their first show as a band less than a month later. Within four months the band were gigging across the country, and have gone on to play in excess of 200 shows from Edinburgh to Newquay and Cardiff to Norwich, and everywhere in between. Their inventive, energetic music combines a progressive attitude with a solid song-writing sensibility, and a desire to rock the balls off anyone who hears them. Their list of influences encompasses everything from Led Zeppelin to Biffy Clyro to Talking Heads to Luther Vandross, and then some.
The debut EP, The Rorschach Test was released in April 2006 on Lockjaw Records, coinciding with tours supporting Hundred Reasons and Hell Is For Heroes, and an appearance on the Snickers Bowl stage at the Download Festival.
Mark Stevenson left the band at the end of 2006, and was replaced by The Culprit drummer Joel Stanley. The band split up in April 2007, playing a final hometown show at the packed Liberal Club, which was filmed for DVD. They also sold a CD titled The Very Best of Keiko at the show, a compilation of material from all their previous demos. The original lineup reformed in 2009 for three live shows, but are now again no more, with the members pursuing other projects.
Keiko were: Tom Lynam (g/v), Nick Ebanks (b/v) and Mark Stevenson (d).
(With a brief stint for Joel Stanley on drums, in place of Stevenson)
Tom Lynam is now finding success playing drums for Pegasus Bridge. Nick Ebanks went on to form and front Idiosync.
3) On the EXIT TRANCE label there is also a singer named KEIKO.
4) KEIKO (Kubota Keiko - 窪田啓子) is a member of Kajiura Yuki's FictionJunction project and was one of the main vocalists of the Japanese vocal group Kalafina. She started her solo debut in 2020.
5) KEIKO, a band from Tenerife, Canary Islands (Spain).
The Tenerife rock group, whose recognizable sound has evolved in directions that include blues, reggae and funk, among other rhythms, has already been occupying its place in the island's musical panorama for almost two decades.
This trio was originally formed by Román Brito (bass), Luis Suárez (percussion) and Diego Hernández (guitar and voice), in addition to the occasional collaboration of Beatriz Triviño (voice) and David Rodríguez (keyboards).
Black Elm
Keiko Lyrics
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Gentle it seems
April drained
Of it's green
Skyline broken by one tree
Landscape of the footprint sea
Two will lie
What goes up
Must come down
From this height
All will know
Secret love that is shown
In this place by the well
Twisted shapes of black elm
Harsh is how
They will learn
When one finds his
Stolen girl
Suspended in blinding blue
Shapes the fate of fortune's fools
Two will lie
On the ground
What goes up
Must come down
From this height
All will know
Secret love that is shown
In this place by the well
Twisted shapes of black elm
Now even wind is still
Across the cold black land
The new shadow standing I'll
Won't ever understand
From this height
All will know
Secret love that is shown
In this place by the well
Twisted shapes of black elm
They're screaming
Why are we not to survive?
Who overlooks what true love does find?
Why are why are we not to survive?
Please spare our lives
From this height
All will know
Secret love that is shown
In this place by the well
Twisted shapes of black elm
The song "Black Elm" by Keiko is a beautiful and mysterious piece that seems to be centered around a particular location, the "twisted shapes of black elm." The opening lines suggest a kind of paradox - even though the subject matter is harsh and dark, it is described with a sense of gentleness. The lines "April drained/Of its green/Skyline broken by one tree/Landscape of the footprint sea" evoke a sense of emptiness and desolation, as if the tree in question is the only thing left standing in a barren wasteland.
The second verse takes a more ominous turn, suggesting that something terrible has happened - "When one finds his/Stolen girl/Suspended in blinding blue/Shapes the fate of fortune's fools." The imagery suggests a tragic event, perhaps a murder or an abduction, with the "blinding blue" possibly representing the sky or water in which the girl was found. The final verse suggests that the location is now haunted in some way - "Now even wind is still/Across the cold black land/The new shadow standing ill/Won't ever understand." There is a sense that something terrible has taken place there, and that the "twisted shapes of black elm" represent a kind of eerie presence that will never leave the site.
Overall, "Black Elm" is a haunting and beautifully written song that leaves a lasting impression on the listener. While the exact meaning of the lyrics is open to interpretation, there is no denying the emotional power of the imagery and the sense of mystery that pervades the song.
Line by Line Meaning
And yet how
Despite its ominous appearance,
Gentle it seems
The black elm appears serene.
April drained
The time of year is no longer conducive for growth.
Of it's green
The leaves have fallen.
Skyline broken by one tree
The tree stands out against the horizon.
Landscape of the footprint sea
The land appears vast and deserted.
Two will lie
There will be casualties.
On the ground
The surface beneath their feet.
What goes up
Whatever has been elevated,
Must come down
Will inevitably fall.
From this height
At this elevated position,
All will know
Everyone will see and understand.
Secret love that is shown
An intimate relationship exposed.
In this place by the well
Near a water source.
Twisted shapes of black elm
An eerie tree surrounding the area.
Harsh is how
Unpleasant is the way,
They will learn
They will come to understand.
When one finds his
Upon discovering his,
Stolen girl
Kidnapped love interest.
Suspended in blinding blue
Hung from a high place against a stark blue sky.
Shapes the fate of fortune's fools
Determines the doom of the unlucky.
Now even wind is still
There is no movement or sound on this barren land.
Across the cold black land
Over the desolate terrain.
The new shadow standing I'll
The dark force now looming overhead.
Won't ever understand
Is beyond comprehension.
They're screaming
Cries of anguish can be heard.
Why are we not to survive?
Why must we perish?
Who overlooks what true love does find?
Is there a higher power that disregards genuine love?
Please spare our lives
A plea for mercy.
Contributed by Savannah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@richiebeirach3671
beautiful !! thanks
@iqbalwidodo496
wow finally new videos 😁
@federicoarielvarelahermin3368
Sus sensibles notas evocan en mi la más tierna y amargamente placentera melancolía. Saludos desde Argentina.
@jvmaiko
Muchas gracias
@soaringtheclouds
Marvelous!! Lovely to hear you again :) I first heard you from your performance of Spain. You produce such a lovely tone!
@jvmaiko
Thank you very much!
@KINSEY1956
I have been following you for years and have given up on the notion that you were going to have any gigs in Los Angeles. I just might have to go visit Japan and catch up where you're playing at. I've been listening to Jazz since I was 16 years old. You are truly a unique artist. In the framework of Stephane grappelli and John-Luc Ponty. I've hung out with jazz artist before and I know you people hate being compared to someone else because of your uniqueness of your talent. I mean this comparison with all due respect and admiration.
@jvmaiko
Thank you very much!
I am honored to have the opportunity to listen to my live someday.