Draft talk:Sights (Japanese band)

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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)[reply]