Red88Rex's Top 30 a2c/MintJam Songs [Tabs/Backing Tracks Included]

"a2c" or Atsushi Yokoyama (stage name is believed to be a play on his name), is the guitarist of the Japanese doujin band, MintJam.

Those of you who know me well and/or share my musical tastes...you knew this was coming! a2c was my favorite guitarist for years after I came across MintJam's work. I want to say Michiya Haruhata is #1 for me, but I would probably honestly keep them tied for the top spot. Haruhata is so professional and famous, but a2c has that down-to-earth, relatable feel. They're both absolutely incredible, GODS in my eyes. If not for a2c I would not be a guitar player myself.

Basically years ago I downloaded a huge ass torrent of video game remixes. It was a time in my life when I discovered that other people share my love of game music, and the art of remixing/covering it, so I was trying to soak up everything I could, and seek out the best of the best. Well the torrent contained some MintJam stuff, I remember specifically it had "Red Tint" and "The Bright Sunshine's....Glint". I think "Red Tint" was the first one I listened to. At the time, I did not know the source, but the song made a wonderful impression on me. This was ALSO a time when I was shaping my preferences when it came to instrumentals and what path I was going to go down. Being that I grew up around J-RPGs and their music, I've always had this Japanese sound and style ingrained in me. Since I was 6 or 7, when I got into games.

Anyway, I ended up checking out all of MintJam's stuff and was very impressed. This was the exact style I believed was the best - from the tone to the phrasing to the positive energy. I just loved it. But it wasn't until I came across "Rain of Sorrow" did I truly know how much I loved a2c. Although it's true, I rank "Words" above that. Only because it has been in my five "favorite" songs for years. I don't think I have ever changed it when it comes on shuffle, and I always keep it rated 5/5 on iTunes so it's in my Top Rated playlist. I have never in my life heard a song that says "I love you" more than that, without a single word. Which to me, explains the title. The ending solo is so full of emotion, it often makes me tear up and smile.

So yes, a2c and MintJam are some of my absolute favorites, that influence my style and just myself as a person to get through life and grow into whatever the hell I'm working toward. While everyone around me is listening to pop, country, classic rock, rap...I'm listening to this stuff. But this is who I am, this is my type of music. I love them to death and I hope you enjoy the work I have to share.

http://www.mintjam.net/mj/

Zip file download, includes what tabs and backing tracks I have:

http://www.mediafire.com/download/j0p...

30. "Refrain Winter Mix-" from ATMOSPHERE -Poteneko Academy Original Soundtrack 0:00
29. "Coin of Fate" from 3rd GIG #Crescent 1:56
28. "Platinum Beat (Backing Track)" from Chronograph 5:56
27. "Devil King Lance - Rough Edge" from 1st GIG #Awake 11:22
26. "Crying Moon (Instrumental Version)" from 4th GIG #Decide 13:51
25. "Resistance (Backing Track)" from R 19:43
24. "-Z-" from 2nd GIG #Break Out 24:23
23. "Incommunicable Message" from Little Busters! Arrange Album "Rockstar Busters!" 27:33
22. "Vapor Trail" from 4th GIG #Decide 32:35
21. "Shinju Heading to the Forest" from Haitenai Legend - Mushihimesama Arrange 37:58
20. "In Search of the Holy Sword" from 3rd GIG #Crescent 41:10
19. "Transient Blue" from 2005 G5 Project 44:27
18. "The Bright Sunshine's...Glint" from 2nd GIG #Break Out 49:00
17. "Gratitude" from 2010 G5 Project 52:18
16. "Heaven's Race - Guitar Style" from Sound Online's Blaze 56:53
15. "Crimson Sunset" from 5th GIG #Energy Drive 1:02:00
14. "Clannad - Kochi (Spring Wind)" from 1st GIG #Awake 1:06:16
13. "Strange Jam" from 2nd GIG #Break Out 1:09:44
12. "Red Tint [Re-Arrangement]" from 1st GIG #Awake 1:13:11
11. "GG - Gibson Girl" from 2nd GIG #Break Out 1:17:57
10. "Doubt" from Voltage of Imagination 2 1:20:21
9. "Final Fantasy V" from 3rd GIG #Crescent 1:24:25
8. "鳥の詩 (Tori No Shi)" from Vivid Colors 1:28:29
7. "A Rude Performance" from 2nd GIG #Break Out 1:34:36
6. "The Legend Will Never Die" from 2nd GIG #Break Out 1:38:11
5. "Apoptosis" from Sound Online's The Clear Blue Sky 1:41:33
4. "Kamuy" from 2013 G5 Project 1:47:44
3. "Radiance" from Rewrite & Rewrite Harvest festa! Arrange Album dye mixture 1:53:44
2. "Rain of Sorrow" older random song he made 1:58:33
1. "Words" from 2007 G5 Project 2:03:44

Tabs I have:

Clannad - Kochi (in Guitar Pro 5)
Words (in GP5 and .pdf)
Gratitude (in Guitar Pro 5)
Kamuy (in Guitar Pro 5)
Doubt (in PowerTab)
**I also have "Refrain ~Winter Mix" but forgot it in the zip file. Ask me if you want it!

Backing tracks I have:

Words
Gratitude
Kamuy

Last but definitely not least, check out MintJam's channel on here - a2c has a lot of videos of himself playing clips from these songs, and more!

   / @a2cmjs