Talk:Sights (Japanese band)

Clarification on Reliable Sources and Translations for Sights

Thank you for reviewing this draft. In response to previous concerns regarding notability and sourcing, I would like to clarify that the subject has received significant coverage in independent, reliable secondary sources, especially in the respected Japanese jazz magazine *Jazz Critique* (ジャズ批評).

For example:

• Jazz Critique No.89 (October 1996, pp. 260–262) features an in-depth essay by Sights’ bassist Hiroshi Funato, discussing the band’s origins and musical direction.

• Jazz Critique No.89 (p.287) contains a live review by critic Toyoki Okajima, praising their trio performance as sounding “like a full marching brass band.”

• Jazz Critique No.86 (Jan. 1996, pp. 229–231) includes a detailed interview with trombonist Yutaka Ohara, in which he discusses the band’s concept and history.

These are independent print sources not available online, but I have directly consulted the physical magazines and cited their relevant content in the draft. The quotes and references in the article are accurate English translations.

I hope this clarifies the use of sources. Please let me know if further context or translation notes would be helpful.

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Below are partial English translations of original Japanese print sources used in the article. The translations are provided to help reviewers verify the cited material, as these sources are not available online.

Jazz Critique No.89, October 1996, pp. 260–262 “SIGHTS was the first band where I felt like I belonged,” wrote bassist Hiroshi Funato. “We played monthly at Sesamo and built a sound that didn’t fit any genre. We even jokingly called it ‘mood music’ or ‘classical prog fusion.’”

Jazz Critique No.89, p.287 – Live review by Toyoki Okajima “Though a trio, they sounded like a full marching brass band. The unity of their performance overwhelmed the audience—Yoshigaki’s percussion pushed forward with raw force, Ohara’s trombone tore through the air, and Funato’s bass provided unshakeable depth.”

Jazz Critique No.86, Jan. 1996, pp. 229–231 – Interview with Yutaka Ohara “When we started SIGHTS, we weren’t trying to make a jazz band. We were trying to create something primal, physical, and alive. We didn’t care if it was called jazz or not.”

I respectfully request reconsideration of the draft in light of this clarification. Thank you again for your time and review. MasaHideKuday (talk) 09:34, 22 July 2025 (UTC)

Clarification on sources and notability

Thank you for reviewing this draft. To clarify the sources and notability: the band Sights received significant coverage in *Jazz Critique* magazine, which is an independent and respected Japanese jazz journal.

• *Jazz Critique* No.86 (Jan 1996, pp.229–231) – detailed interview with trombonist Yutaka Ohara about the band’s history and musical concept.
• *Jazz Critique* No.89 (Oct 1996, pp.260–262) – essay by bassist Hiroshi Funato describing the band’s origins and direction.
• *Jazz Critique* No.89 (Oct 1996, p.287) – live review by critic Toyoki Okajima, praising their trio performance as “like a full marching brass band.”

These are secondary, reliable sources not available online, but I have consulted the physical magazines directly. English translations of key passages are included in the draft to aid verification.

--F-notes (talk) 09:13, 6 September 2025 (UTC)