Listen Harry, a channel on YouTube, stands out for its dedication to vocal impressions and covers of popular Asian music, especially from Japan. With a subscriber base of 30 avid fans, the channel, despite its recent online presence since April 11, 2023, has already collected over 8,491 video views across a total of 10 uploaded videos.
The channel’s introduction, a simple: ‘ものまねが好きです〜‘ (I like to mimic voices), transcends language barriers as it engages viewers with a charismatic personality that translates well across linguistic divides. The channel primarily publishes in Japanese, marked by a fluent and expressive tone that resonates with many.
Covering various topics under the broad banners of Music, Music of Asia, and Lifestyle, Listen Harry’s videos are predominantly focused on vocal performances. This includes covers of songs from anime series, mainstream J-pop, and even classic ballads, with a strong emphasis on showcasing diverse genres.
A few of the channel’s most popular videos include a riveting rendition of ‘逆転劇/月詠み’ (Dramatic Reversal / Moon Viewing) which has captured the hearts of the audience, clocking a noteworthy 3,367 views. The cover of MISIA’s ‘君の願いが世界を輝かせる’ (Your wish will shine the world) garnered 1,166 views, while ‘都落ち/ヨルシカ’ (Capital Falling / Yorushika) was lauded for capturing the essence of the original, racking up 1,107 views. Other notable videos include covers of Yama’s ‘slash’ and ‘Hello/Hello feat. yama,泣き虫’ (Crybaby) with 467 views each.
The videos, most of which belong to the ‘People & Blogs’ category, are characterized by an engaging commentary and emotive singing. Most of the covers, while not attracting comments (as indicated by the lack of data for some), have seen a positive reception in terms of ‘likes’, suggesting that the videos have been enjoyed silently by many.
With a promising start and a dedicated following, Listen Harry continues to entertain and engage audiences with its creative vocal work, presenting a unique narrative in the world of Asian music on YouTube.
