L'Arc-en-Ciel (ラルク アン シエル), Bless

Need I say more? Bless PV & comments :) Too bad the winter Olympiads version is not available. It's way more touching.

ガゼット(the GazettE), DIM SCENE At Saitama TOUR 2009

The long awaited DIMSCENE Tour DVD was out on 26 December 2009 and it took me many months to decided if I should get it.

Finally, I've made up my mind to get it before it is out of print (like many other Limited Edition DVDs out there).

In fact, I regret not getting the Limited Edition of DIM SCENE album (which came with the bonus DVD). It was available in the first two small shops that I came across in Japan. The moment I decided to get it, it couldn't be found anymore. They were all sold out and totally out of print at the Online Websites. *Sob*

That kind of made the decision for me. Since I love this album so much, I might as well get the live DVD which contained the new songs.

A preview from youtube.

Vanish, New Band of 2010

Discovered a brand new band named Vanish. They look great and the music and vocalist sound great too! To read more about them go to http://neumania.net/?p=7498

Neumania is a new website I've discovered (from twitter) that's great for finding out the latest japanese music-related news. Their news are more VK-inclined but include others as well. The posts are more detailed and photos somehow look better than http://shattered-tranquility.net/ which was my only source of VK news previously.

The band members are:
Vocals: MAY (Unknown)
Guitar: サヨ (Sayo)(ex.ANUBIS)
Guitar: kenny (ex.BRANCH)
Bass: re-ji (Unknown)
Drums: – クロ (Kuro)(ex.VelBet)

Preview of their song.

YUI (ユイ), Again

I first got to know about YUI from her theme song in Bleach, which was the anime that got me started on my Otaku path. I've totally forgotten about her til I watch the first episode of the new Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. It totally captured my heart & I couldn't help but teared as I read the English lyrics and listened to her singing.

She is only 22 and has already been recording since 5 years ago! She's one admirable young lady. Want to know more about her? Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yui_%28singer%29.

Another reason why I love it so much is probably cause I've watched the first version and already know the story of Fullmetal Alchemist. It's a touching story where two boys tried to use alchemy to revive their dead mother. They were not only unsuccessful but also ended up sacrificing their physical body. Thus they started their journey to recover what was lost to them. They meet many wonderful characters and each has his own story which will be uncovered as the anime moves on. It's an anime that every anime lover should already have watched! It's that epic!

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood Opening 1
by YUI

THE KIDDIE

There are a few bands which have been more visible than some. I've heard of them but I was too preoccupied with my existing favourite bands.

Then one day, I decided to listen to others and I'm impressed that there are a few good ones. It's hard to find a band that sounds and looks good at the same time. The Kiddie is almost there. What's important is that I like their songs and the vocalist sounds good to me. So looks are secondary here but don't go thinking the worst. They are good looking in their own ways.

The band members are:
揺紗 (Yusa) (Vocal) そらお (Sorao) (Bass) 佑聖 (Yusei) (Guitar) 淳 (Jun) (Guitar) ユウダイ (Yuu Dai) (Drums)

L'Arc～en～Ciel, New Single - Bless

L'Arc～en～Ciel has a new single!

Such a beautiful song that's PERFECT for inspiring the Japanese athletics who will be taking part in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

MUST WATCH!

(Warning: Get your tissue/hanky ready.)

Gazette, Posters at Shibuya (渋谷駅)

Wow, I'm going to try to snap every VK stuff I can find in Japan. Legally, of course. That's kinda limited right? haha.. Hope to see more posters around. Japan is Music Paradise!

Here's a look at Shibuya (渋谷駅)!



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