...oh...em...GEE!!!
It's been so LONG since I'm updated with the J-music world, especially J-Rock. Vamps released 2 singles this year (which are both VERY contrast to each other..), Gackt is involved in another movie project, and Miyavi...MIYAVI!! IS!! MARRIED!!! LAST YEAR!!!!! and guess what? He has a daughter! A FREAKING BABY GIRL!! Only 4 months after his marriage..well, that's expected, but STILL!!!
*ehem* Just so you know, the reason I'm writing in capital letters (aka shouting) is because I'm really surprised, not because of jealousy, hatred bla bla bla. No, not at all. It's because I never expected him to marry so...early? I don't know..it's rare for rockers to marry in their 20s (well, for me la), especially Japanese men when they're all about concentrating on their careers at that particular age..
Anyways, all in all I'm really happy for him. Heck, his wife, Melody, is really pretty! She was a well-known J-pop artist, but retired in 2008 as she wants to focus on becoming a fashion designer. I think she's about the same age as Miyavi, which is yet another surprise, since a married couple usually has a few years of age gap (if not more..). From what I heard from their mutual fans, both seems to have many similarities despite their looks and image. And they seemed to be really happy, especially after they got their first child, Lovelie Miyavi Ishihara. Strange name..I know..but there's a reason behind the name Lovelie, which meant 'The reason of love', or something like that.
I want to post some pics of the happy family but the connection or blogger is messing up --.--+. Really pissed off..
Anyways, Miyavi has released two new songs as well (one in 2009 and another 2010). Here are the two vids respectively. Enjoy~
lol I bet u didn't think I'd listen to these kind of songs. You should have seen or heard my mp3 playlist back when I was 13 or 14! XD Ah, memories~ I think I was much happier back then with my imaginations running wild. Even Kelly Clarkson's "Behind These Hazel Eyes" kept me motivated to write my lotr fanfic. Hehe. Over and out~
PS: Oh, and just to make ur head hurt or spin even more, here's a world tour version of 'Survive' PV. 8D
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
Saturday, March 7, 2009
VAMPROSE artists~~
Hm...other than knowing that SPM results will come out very soon (and me having the license P officially!), nothing much has happened to me lately... So, again, this entry will be dedicated to my fav artists.
VAMPROSE is an independant indie label of HYDE (from L'Arc~en~Ciel). There are only two groups that I've known so far that are under this label: VAMPS and MONORAL.
VAMPS consists of vocalist HYDE and guitarist K.A.Z (from Oblivion Dust). Most of their songs are sung in English (or should I say Engrish) for God knows why, but at least Hyde's pronunciation is better than most Japanese singers. Their latest single is 'Trouble'. Yes, that Power Rangers theme song...weird. XD
Even their MV couldn't get any weirder.
VAMPROSE is an independant indie label of HYDE (from L'Arc~en~Ciel). There are only two groups that I've known so far that are under this label: VAMPS and MONORAL.
VAMPS consists of vocalist HYDE and guitarist K.A.Z (from Oblivion Dust). Most of their songs are sung in English (or should I say Engrish) for God knows why, but at least Hyde's pronunciation is better than most Japanese singers. Their latest single is 'Trouble'. Yes, that Power Rangers theme song...weird. XD
Even their MV couldn't get any weirder.
MONORAL, on the other hand, are the opposite of their superiors, in terms of the style and genre of their songs.
This duo consists of vocalist Anis and bassist Ali. Their songs probably sound a bit same like some American/British bands, but are considered quite unique in the J-rock society (since it ain't too cute, too happy or too dark). Although their lyrics might not make sense (hell, it's the same as the VAMPS) but I really enjoy listening to the vocals and the loud bass. Songs that I really like from them are "Tuesday" and "Kiri".
See? Both bands are completely opposites.
Interesting facts about this duo:
Anis is a Japanese-Moroccan who speaks Japanese, English, French and Arabic. He used to be a fashion model (gasp!) and support some famous musicians performing on TV as a guitarist. He was also often involved in TV CMs songs, singing backup for other famous musicians and narration for CMs.
Whereas Ali is a Japanese-American (so it's logic that his Japanese and English are fluent). He was a VJ for MTV Japan, where he met Anis. He's currently a part of TV show Self Liner Notes on MUSIC ON! TV. He's also a radio DJ.
(Credits to Wikipedia)
Personally I'd prefer MONORAL over VAMPS, just because. XD
PS: I miss L'Arc~en~Ciel :(
This duo consists of vocalist Anis and bassist Ali. Their songs probably sound a bit same like some American/British bands, but are considered quite unique in the J-rock society (since it ain't too cute, too happy or too dark). Although their lyrics might not make sense (hell, it's the same as the VAMPS) but I really enjoy listening to the vocals and the loud bass. Songs that I really like from them are "Tuesday" and "Kiri".
See? Both bands are completely opposites.
Interesting facts about this duo:
Anis is a Japanese-Moroccan who speaks Japanese, English, French and Arabic. He used to be a fashion model (gasp!) and support some famous musicians performing on TV as a guitarist. He was also often involved in TV CMs songs, singing backup for other famous musicians and narration for CMs.
Whereas Ali is a Japanese-American (so it's logic that his Japanese and English are fluent). He was a VJ for MTV Japan, where he met Anis. He's currently a part of TV show Self Liner Notes on MUSIC ON! TV. He's also a radio DJ.
(Credits to Wikipedia)
Personally I'd prefer MONORAL over VAMPS, just because. XD
PS: I miss L'Arc~en~Ciel :(
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