tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41596806924691907762024-03-19T12:10:28.491+09:00Usagi Tsukino{my wonderland}Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-83064912051438839662014-07-14T21:35:00.000+09:002014-07-14T21:38:52.708+09:00Not a review about Timeless<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Has any of you listened to this new album? Or even bought it?<br />
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Lovely roommate drove me to the city to get a fresh copy of Timeless. I ain't have no time to review now (with all the final exams and papers coming next week OH DAMN) but I will tell you my current favorite - <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>killin' me</b></span>. It's like a successor of <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>broken hearted passenger</b></span>, and everyone living on Earth knows that bhp is forever my most-loved song from KEITA's debut album. That's enough said.<br />
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Thinking of translating the lyrics... but it will be a real challenge for a non-native speaker. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">夢見る頃も過ぎてbaby 信じてた 信じてた<br />自分が思う正しさなんて<br />意味がない 届かない<br /><br />通り過ぎて行くHeadlight<br />一瞬だけ 掠(かす)めて<br />薄暗い夜の街<br />歩き出す<br /><br />意味なく繰り返す日常<br />虚しさは倍じゃなく二乗<br />君の声 探すよ You'll never let me down<br /><br />Oh my baby holdin' me kissin' me<br />優しさを 僕に注いで<br />Reality is killin' me killin' me<br />君だけ 信じさせてよ<br /><br />数え切れない 消えて行く夢と<br />君の柔らかい 包み込む体温<br />現実とのディスタンス 甘い声で溶かす<br />Your love is killin' me<br /><br />終わってしまった夢なのか<br />まだ見えてない? 始まらない?<br />静かすぎる夜の波に<br />揺られるまま<br /><br />誰かが嗤う「幼稚なEgo」<br />折り合いが付かずフラストレーション<br />永遠に 繰り返す<br /><br />Oh my baby holdin' me kissin' me<br />ここじゃもう 息も出来ない<br />Reality is killin' me killin' me<br />どこかへ 連れて行ってよ<br /><br />ねぇそばにいてよ 話さなくていいから<br />不安を眠らせてよ in your arms<br /><br />Oh my baby holdin' me kissin' me<br />このままでそっと Do it again 夢を見せて<br />夢を見せて<br /><br />Oh my baby holdin' me kissin' me<br />優しさを 僕に注いで<br />Reality is killin' me killin' me<br />君だけ 信じさせてよ<br /><br />Oh my baby holdin' me kissin' me<br />ここじゃもう 息も出来ない<br />Reality is killin' me killin' me<br />どこかへ 連れて行ってよ<br /><br />どこかへ 連れて行ってよ</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(lyrics from mojim.com)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Oh I just love it. So much. </span>Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-55365085821474328362014-05-27T01:44:00.002+09:002014-05-27T01:45:05.053+09:00[Scan] ALL CITY STEPPERS "STEPPER'S SESSION" Tour Postcard set + Live photosIt seems the scan is favourited, so here is some more - especially for ACS and Ryuichi's fans. I have just received the live photo sets of AWAKE tour yesterday so they will be scanned sometime later... (no sooner than the end of my Quarter break which is next week's Wednesday). For now I hope these scans receive as much love as the previous ones :)<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b>May 12 Tokyo - duo MUSIC EXCHANGE</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000;">May 24 Osaka - umeda AKASO</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;"><b>June 1 Tokyo - 新宿BLAZE</b></span><br />
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No need to credit when sharing as long as the photos are kept intact :)Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-40241575803031999952014-05-18T23:45:00.000+09:002014-05-18T23:52:17.356+09:00夢で逢えるのに 〜Sometimes I Cry〜This is w-inds. new single coming out next month (June 11th).<br />
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A <b>Japanese cover of Eric Benet's "Sometimes I Cry"</b>, which Keita performed in his tour and w-inds. Live tour and other shows (he's obsessed with it, see?). So this single turned out to be a slow ballad where Keita shows off the new improvement in his falsetto. Unfortunately I know nothing about vocal range and the like, and therefore is not qualified to make any comment on how better he is now. Nor can I say if I <i>really</i> like it or not. Personally I found w-inds and Keita seems to value his inhuman high pitch a little bit too much, while his ability to deliver the folded emotions is what I love.<br />
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Another reason is, that this song is dominated by Keita. And here I thought we have bid good bye with the old format of a lead vocal accompanied by two back dancers. Fans have witnessed how better RyoRyu grew along the years and now we want more of their voices. It is not a wrong thing, right? But all we have in this song is Keita's voice and bits of very sentimental dance by RyoRyu - <i>which I can die for a full angle, why don't PC do it</i>. It's understanding that I am a little bit disappointed. This song can make a very nice release by KEITA the soloist, but for w-inds. it seems to be a bit out of place.<br />
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Still. I listened to KEITA's cover of "Sometimes I Cry" before actually knew the original, and I remember thinking "Wow. Keita did <i>much</i> better than this". It's a fact. The difference is so clear that I even felt bad for Eric Benet. Even though, sadly it is not the type of song that I can listen to everyday or on loop. His voice literally penetrates through the ears, haha!<br />
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So check it out here:<br />
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Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-54325060379552607122014-05-18T01:08:00.001+09:002014-05-18T01:55:55.285+09:00[Scan] w-inds. Live Tour "AWAKE" photo setsI'm obsessed with photos - photo sets, photobooks, I try not to miss any if possible. So I bought these photo sets in Fukuoka last year, on the day of Keita's birthday. It was such a memorable concert and KeiRyu were so adorable, pfffft.<br />
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Let's get straight to the point: I finally scanned them last week. Yay. Because I could not find any scan on the internet (maybe some Chinese fans already did, blessed them for not using English), and I just love to archive. Anything.<br />
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That is the good news. Here is the bad news: I used the shared scanner at my school's library, and unfortunately, it was abused by stupid student who obviously don't know anything about scanners. Its glass got a lot of scratches, which are visible in the black-themed photos. Plus I picked a very rare day when my hands sweated a lot, and so... fingerprint. Lol.<br />
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Therefore expect poorly scanned and edited photos following. I did add a super tiny, almost invisible watermark at the corner, please leave it there if you share my scan. That's all I ask for.<br />
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<i>Credit. Usagi</i>Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-33845438921416860292014-01-22T00:52:00.003+09:002014-01-22T00:56:03.638+09:00Bunch of awesome news!Hi there, I'm here again with a w-inds. related post.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Just last week, they finished the <b>2013 Live Tour AWAKE</b> with a show in Hong Kong and before that is Nippon Budokan, which will be produced into the DVD out in March! The setlist was specially changed for this concert: instead of covers in solo performances (Keita "Sometimes I Cry", Ryohei "No One" and Ryuichi "Viva La White Girl"), they performed their own solo project! KEITA did Magic and Slide'n'Step -Extended Mix- with special guest SKY-HI. Ryohei picked up 2 parts from his dance showcase "The Shot" (which is a piece of art, trust me). Ryuichi brought his own band, ALL CITY STEPPERS, and they performed the first single "Precious Girl" and the un-released lead song for their March album, "WITCH" while showing the PV (Yeah they are having an album. Hell yeah).<br />
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I think the idea is brilliant, especially when the original solos cannot be kept in the production of this DVD anyway.<br />
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Also during the concert, A LOT of news was announced and it makes me (and my wallet) cry in desperation. Let me make a timeline:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>+January:</b></span></span><br />
<u>January 10:</u> <b>w-inds. LIVE TOUR "AWAKE"</b> at Nippon Budokan<br />
<u>January 19:</u> <b>w-inds. LIVE TOUR "AWAKE"</b> in Hong Kong<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">+February:</span></b></span></span><br />
<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><u><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">February</span> 21:</u> <b>RISING FESTIVAL-GET INTO THE GROOVE-</b> (ALL CITY STEPPERS)</span><br />
<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><u>February 23:</u> <b>Charity event for Filipino typhoon affected children</b> (w-inds.)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">+March:</span></b></span></span><br />
<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><u><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">March</span> 5:</u> </span><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">ALL CITY STEPPERS</span> first album </span><b><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">「SEXY VIRGIN RIOT」</span></b><br />
<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><u>March 12-April 26:</u> Musical <b>"LOVE NEVER DIES"</b> (Tachibana Keita) </span><br />
<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><u>March 14-29:</u> </span><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">ALL CITY STEPPERS <b>-SEXY VIRGIN RIOT LIVE TOUR- </b></span><br />
<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><u>March 19:</u> </span><b><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">w-inds. LIVE TOUR "AWAKE" at </span></b><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><b>Nippon Budokan</b> DVD / Blu-ray </span><br />
<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><u>March 19-23:</u> <b>WASABEATS</b> (Dance show with Chiba Ryohei)</span><br />
<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>+April:</b></span></span> <b>"The Shot" 2</b> (Chiba Ryohei). Undetermined date. </span><br />
<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>+2014 Summer:</b></span></span> <b>w-inds. LIVE TOUR 2014</b></span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">Plus KEITA is going to add something in. Soon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">HOW CRAZY IS THAT.</span></i></span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">You can find tons of links to gorgeous photos and videos of Budokan and Hong Kong concerts in my Twitter timeline. Now watch this new PV of ALL CITY STEPPERS which is just out tonight, and they are damn <i>kakkoi</i>.</span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">I will just leave this one here as a final greeting:</span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">You can find more details of the concerts/events in English here: <a href="http://windsworldwide.com/">http://windsworldwide.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">Sweet dream.</span>Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-69496399861412910372014-01-09T18:00:00.000+09:002014-01-10T17:39:40.982+09:00KEITA SIDE BY SIDE TOUR 2013 DVD/Blu-ray reviewI went to Osaka for Christmas getaway and got the DVD from Tower Records there (because I had a 300 yen off coupon, and after my purchase they gave me another 500 yen one! XD;)<br />
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<i>hello there~</i></div>
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I would love to have the Blu-ray with extra bonus, but unfortunately my always-broke student budget hasn't allowed me to get a Blu-ray reader yet. The Blu-ray comes with Making of Magic PV which is never public anywhere (exclusively available for streaming on mobile-only VISIONCAST, that <i>if</i> you paid monthly fee - however I think the extra in Blu-ray is a different edition), so consider getting it it you have updated your system to BR :D<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b>Title:</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>KEITA SIDE BY SIDE TOUR 2013</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Format:</b></span> DVD PCBP-52267/Blu-ray PCXP-50182<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Content:</b></span> The DVD/Blu-ray contains final concert in KEITA's 2013 nationwide tour SIDE BY SIDE, recorded on August 3 at MAIHAMA Amphitheater. This tour is the first one of him as a soloist under the name "KEITA". Comes with a Behind The Scene. Blu-ray edition also has MVs for "Slide'n'Step,"
"Slide'n'Step - Extended Mix- feat. SKY-HI (AAA)", "Magic feat. AKLO" in HD quality, and making-of "Magic feat. AKLO".<br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><b>My review:</b></span><br />
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The concert starts pretty similar to other w-inds. tours, with red and green laser making tour title, following by a flying image of his head floating above the smoke (which is actually not as creepy as how it sounds), then KEITA appears from behind the smoke, starts singing <b>Turn It Up</b>. The opening songs are all upbeat tracks which are supposed to liven up the atmosphere. <b>Slide'n'Step</b> might not be loved by lots of his fans, but I really like the song and its choreography is totally spot-on. <b>Magic</b> is <i>so sexy</i>, dang. AKLO's rap was replaced by a dance bridge which I had to replay at least 3 times, it's so powerful and arousing, yes, the beat makes your body wanna move! <strike>How did the fans in first row stay still, beat me, I want to know too.</strike> He has all the dancers on stage (2 males and 3 females), and they are all awesome.<br />
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After Magic there is a short MC, following by <b>broken hearted passenger</b>. I am super biased about this one, and even if the rap lyrics cracks me up every time, I still love it the most from all KEITA's songs. In this performance he is alone, playing with the mic stand, moving elegantly around the stage. At one part two female dancers appear on stage dancing responding to the light and KEITA before disappear again. It would have been a perfect performance if he didn't mispelled quite a lot of English lyrics - turning the vowels into "l" - like "broken heart-Led passenger". Was he nervous? XD<br />
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After that is <b>One Night</b> and <b>Searchin'</b>. KEITA nailed all the high notes in Searchin' as if it's a piece of cake, even though sometimes the back-up voice is loud it's hard to hear him. <b>Get U Back</b> was kinda.... Our gentleman seems to be too shy; he hardly looks at AISHA throughout the first part of the song and even turns his back at her (screaming IMMA GET YOU BAAAACK at the same time), leaves her standing there awkwardly without anything to do lol. But afterall their voices sound really lovely together, and I'm more than happy to see both artists I love performing alongside each other.<br />
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Be aware at the beginning of <b>Thinking of you</b>, or you will be scared by the female dancer in white dress creeping her way in, face hidden in the dark XD. After this song, a piano is brought into the stage, KEITA sits down and starts playing w-inds.' Close to you, which is obviously a tease - the fans cry out at realization. Then he mimics a fangirl's voice (which cracks me up, YOU NEED TO SEE IT lmao), and plays a short piece of Winter story for the audience to sing along. <b>Side by Side</b> on piano is very ballad-y and sweet, even though I will admit that I prefer listening toWinter story, so soooorryyyyyyyyy.<br />
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After <b>Beautiful Lie</b>, a couch is brought in and Keita explains how dancer Shoji going to choose a lucky fan to get on the stage. The chosen girl keeps it really cool, staring at him the whole time while he twirls around her, <b>Nice & Slow</b> blasting, occasionally sits down and holds her shoulder and touches her hair etc XD her blank look when KEITA kneels down before her is priceless. It really makes me wonder if she's naturally calm or she must be a Ryohei or Ryuichi fan, haha. Even watching the DVD at home it took me a while before I can shift my attention to what he is singing. I expected a sobbing and/or shaking girl, but it would be very awkward for both of them right? Together they make a really great performance.<br />
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After the MC, they change the stage setting into some sort of a bar for <b>Hey Love</b> where KEITA and his "friends" flirt with a group of girls. I love this song and totally dig the choreography, so it was a pity that the performance is quite short D: <strike>me wants looooonger please</strike>. <b>Shame on me</b> follows in, it's rare to see the fans put their hands up and jumping or moving along. That's the appropriate kind of atmosphere, Japanese fans!<br />
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Encore part includes <b>Slide'n'Step -Extended Mix-</b> (no dancing, KEITA just moves around looking badass, really reminds me of JT), <b>Pretty Girl</b> (not recommended to watch before sleeping, it's <i>too sweet</i> for words T__T), and <b>One More Time</b> closes up the party with a towel choreo, totally adorable <3<br />
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So, what do I think about the live? KEITA sounds great. He performs 16 songs in total (actually 17 but "Sometimes I Cry" was removed for copyright reason) which is less than an usual w-inds. concert so it must not be hard for him. I really like his choice of songs for his solo, they suit KEITA's voice perfectly without sounding strained or shrill. The stage was specially designed for this final concert, and it has added major effect into the performance. <i>Singing</i>, undoubtly top-notch. <i>Choreo and staging</i>, spot-on (kudo to Masao-san!). <i>Camera angle</i>: sometimes slightly off, not bad overall. My only complain (always!) is the box design. Sans-serif fonts look very <i>plain</i> on the back. And I'm tired of live-shot cover.<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Overview:</b></span> 4.5/5.<br />
It makes me feel so bad for not coming to the tour. His hard work paid off and this tour is the fruit of a very long time planning and preparing resources for his solo. KEITA, you make us so proud to be your fans. This DVD worths every single cent I paid for it, and I can imagine the HD image in blu-ray must be even more awesome.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Where to buy?</b></span></span><br />
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Amazon JP: <a href="http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00EAIJCO8" target="_blank">DVD</a> | <a href="http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00EAIHPLU/" target="_blank">Blu-ray</a> (with discount, plus Ash and Melissa got their copy <i>extremely</i> fast so I think it's a good deal! Just be careful of customs)<br />
CDjapan: <a href="http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/aff/click.cgi/PytJTGW7Lok/4264/A607634/detailview.html?KEY=PCBP-52267" target="_blank">DVD</a> | <a href="http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/aff/click.cgi/PytJTGW7Lok/4264/A607634/detailview.html?KEY=PCXP-50182" target="_blank">Bluray</a><br />
YesAsia: <a href="http://www.yesasia.com/global/keita-side-by-side-tour-2013-japan-version/1033863834-0-0-0-en/info.html" target="_blank">DVD</a> | <a href="http://www.yesasia.com/global/keita-side-by-side-tour-2013-blu-ray-japan-version/1033863835-0-0-0-en/info.html" target="_blank">Bluray</a><br />
HMV: <a href="http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/artist_KEITA-w-inds_000000000510903/item_KEITA-SIDE-BY-SIDE-TOUR-2013_5509925" target="_blank">DVD</a> | <a href="http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/artist_KEITA-w-inds_000000000510903/item_KEITA-SIDE-BY-SIDE-TOUR-2013-Blu-ray_5509926" target="_blank">Bluray</a>Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-4174323545158397352014-01-04T07:07:00.001+09:002014-01-04T17:10:32.222+09:00Happy New Year to everyone :D2013 was a good one. I made several important decisions, being foolish and making some new friends. Please, 2014, let's make lots of good memories together :)<br />
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And the blog got a new theme! Despite how much I like the old one, I feel like a change is necessary. This theme is still incompleted and beta-ing (as I'm tweaking more into it...) but it looks okay for now. I just lack all the basic knowledge about HTML and coding lol.<br />
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あけおめ!!<br />
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<i>(Miko. Photo taken on 1/1 at a Shinto Shrine)</i></div>
Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-31711858645441812672013-11-03T03:19:00.001+09:002013-11-03T10:34:52.956+09:00♪ A little bit of you is all I need tonight...Just a fast update:<br />
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w-inds. new single, <span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>"A Little Bit"</b></span></span> is up in <a href="http://hybriddream.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">beyond the Distance</a>. Feel free to share but credit me for the rip. And DON'T share my link.<br />
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The A side is good but a little bit overdone for me. However, all the B-sides are very strong, especially Rock Your Body and We'll Be Alright. Check it out yourself. And buy the CD!!<br />
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Edit: I saw a few request to beyond the Distance coming in after this post, so anyone who wants access please read <a href="http://tsukino-usagi-shining.blogspot.jp/2012/07/if-you-are-here-to-download-something.html" target="_blank">this</a>. Thanks.Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-19808919089067814272013-10-19T14:04:00.001+09:002014-01-09T19:48:05.768+09:00w-inds. songs: Covers and OriginalsThis is a rescue post from the original (http://windsworldwide.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=310) I made on w-inds.worldwide BBS a long time ago. When the next pay date come the website and its BBS will be discarded because Ash and Melissa can no longer fund and administrate from the US. I think it's a better idea to save the work here so it can be reviewed in the future.<br />
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I kinda digged out an old post on w-inds. worldwide Facebook group and
decided to make a list here, just in case some of us are want to check
back later.<br />
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Here I will list <span style="color: #004080;">songs w-inds. covered [A]</span>, <span style="color: #ff4000;">w-inds. songs being covered [B]</span>, <span style="color: #ff0080;">demos [C]</span> and <span style="color: #408000;">works of other artists which share the music/beat [D]</span> in time order. However, I couldn't search for information of
Cantonese/Mandarin songs, so if anyone could help it's really
appreciated.<br />
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Most of information are found on <a class="postlink" href="http://feel-the-fate.livejournal.com/746583.html">FTF</a> and <a class="postlink" href="http://ja.wikipedia.org/">Japanese wiki</a>. And Google.<br />
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Edit 1: Thanks a bunch for ZhiJun's big help!!<br />
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Edit 2: I do <i><b>not</b></i> guarantee any information in this post is 100% correct. All of us can listen and confirm the music, but most of the relations between songs here are based on personal judgement (from release date, interview etc. or purely guess).<br />
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<b>SUPER LOVER ~I need you tonight~ (8th single):</b><br />
<span style="color: #ff4000;">[</span><span style="color: #ff4000;">B</span><span style="color: #8080ff;">/??]</span> <b>SUPER LOVER ~I need you tonight~</b> >>> <a href="https://soundcloud.com/usagi_w/dj-spavento" target="_blank">'Super Lover' by DJ Spavento</a> [English]<br />
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<b>Love is message (9th single):</b><br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[A]</span> Night Flight ~夜間飛行~ >>> <a href="https://soundcloud.com/usagi_w/whatfor-lamour-a-la-place" target="_blank">'L'Amour A La Place' by Whatfor</a> [French]<br />
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<b>w-inds. ~PRIME OF LIFE~ (3rd album):</b><br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[A</span><span style="color: #408000;">/D]</span> GAME >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtZ5ROZuXwk">'Design for love' by Jay-R</a> [English]<br />
<span style="color: #ff4000;">[B</span><span style="color: #408000;">/D</span><span style="color: #8080ff;">/??]</span> so what? >>> <a href="https://soundcloud.com/usagi_w/diana-salvatore-baby-so-what" target="_blank">'Baby so what' by Diana Salvatore</a> [English]<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 150%; line-height: normal;">2004:</span></b><br />
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<b>Pieces (11th single):</b><br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[A]</span> Pieces >>> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEFb95a4BOo" target="_blank">'Pieces' by Retro G-Style</a> [Japanese, also sung in Chinese]<br />
<span style="color: #ff4000;">[B]</span> Pieces >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maaWVOBiKhc">記憶拼圖 (Memory Pieces) by Jerry Yan</a> [Mandarin]<br />
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<b>キレイだ (12th single):</b><br />
<span style="color: #ff4000;">[B]</span> キレイだ >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzz06CJVSFo">'キレイだ' by Sukima Switch</a> [Japanese]<br />
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<b>四季 (13th single)</b><br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[A]</span> 永遠の途中 >>> <a href="https://soundcloud.com/usagi_w/charlotte-perrelli-at" target="_blank">'At Christmas Most Of All' by Charlotte Perrelli</a> [English]<br />
<span style="color: #408000;">[D]</span> 永遠の途中 >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXIvQS0Ri3M">'Sad wedding song' by The Trax</a> [Korean]<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 150%; line-height: normal;">2005:</span></b><br />
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<b>夢の場所へ (14th single):</b><br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[A]</span> Perfect Day >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8YpoBIpJLw">'Perfect Day' by Clay Aiken</a> [English]<br />
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<b>十六夜の月 (16th single):</b><br />
<span style="color: #8080ff;">[??]</span> ジレンマ (Dilemma) >>> <a href="https://soundcloud.com/usagi_w/mercury-4-take-it-back" target="_blank">'Take It Back' by Mercury4</a> [English]<br />
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<b>約束のカケラ (17th single):</b><br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[A]</span> Pearl Dance >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Uz9_d-27eE">'Come 'n Dance' by Miguel Ángel Muñoz</a> [Spanish]<br />
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<b>ageha (4th album):</b><br />
<span style="color: #ff4000;">[B]</span> Lil' Crazy >>> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gfTl5kIAF4" target="_blank">'More than a good thing for' by Joey Yung</a> [Cantonese]<br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[A</span><span style="color: #8080ff;">/??]</span> Party Down >>> <a href="http://www.nhaccuatui.com/bai-hat/freak-out-brosis.GGdVZ3x9IS.html" target="_blank">'Freak Out' by Bro'sis</a> [English]<br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[A]</span> Song 4 U - <a href="https://soundcloud.com/usagi_w/jennifer-back-on-my-feet" target="_blank">'Back On My Feet (Nicci's Remix)' by Jennifer</a> [English, released in Japan]<br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[A]</span> Color me >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEHmPDCAq6U">'Cinderella' by Britney Spears</a> [English]<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 150%; line-height: normal;">2006:</span></b><br />
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<b>IT'S IN THE STARS (18th single):</b><br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[A]</span> IT'S IN THE STARS >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5UwF_vPCaA">'It's in the stars' by Lagaylia Fraser</a> [English]<br />
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<b>TRIAL (19th single):</b><br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[A]</span> 風詩 ~KAZAUTA~ >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG8IkUoZ6j0">'All Or Nothing' by O-Town</a> [English]<br />
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<b>ブギウギ66 (20th Single):</b><br />
<span style="color: #ff4000;">[B</span><span style="color: #8080ff;">/??]</span> If... >>> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbuDzsXPPGc" target="_blank">'Lonely Sonata' by Eason Chan</a> [Mandarin]<br />
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<b>THANKS (5th album):</b><br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[A]</span> Midnight Venus >>> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XucWISc5Guo" target="_blank">Northern Line - All Around The World</a> [English]<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 150%; line-height: normal;">2007:</span></b><br />
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<b>ハナムケ (21st single):</b><br />
<span style="color: #408000;">[V]</span> ハナムケ >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMyNCs3rNDM">'We Only Got Tonight' by RARE</a> [English]<br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[O]</span> Want Ya >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR1kw0rAONE">'Want Ya' by Darin</a> [English]<br />
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<b>LOVE IS THE GREATEST THING (22nd single):</b><br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[O]</span> LOVE IS THE GREATEST THING >>> <a class="postlink" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO6ZXE04FEg">'Guilty' by De Souza feat.Shena</a> [English]<br />
<span style="color: #ff0080;">[D]</span> SHINING STAR >>> 'BRINGING IT BACK' by Alex Cartana [English]<br />
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<b>Beautiful Life (23rd single):</b><br />
<span style="color: #ff0080;">[D]</span> I'm a Man >> 'ROUNDABOUT' by Phrased Differently [English]<br />
<span style="color: #8080ff;">[??]</span> Space Drifter >> '<a href="https://soundcloud.com/usagi_w/trying-to-find-my-way" target="_blank">Trying to Find My Way' - Unknown Artist</a> [English]<br />
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<b>Journey (6th album):</b><br />
<span style="color: #ff0080;">[D]</span> THIS IS OUR SHOW >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-px2jKzwBs">'ALL FO SHOW' by Danny Lattouf (DL)</a> [English]<br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[O]</span> Top Secret >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilxNwTF-V2k">'If You Wanna' by Darin</a> [English]<br />
<span style="color: #ff0080;">[D]</span> Is that you >>> 'Hey!(ACOUSTIC)' by Phrased Differently [English]<br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[O]</span> Crazy for You >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDWzc84u9BM">'The Anthem' by Darin</a> [English]<br />
<span style="color: #ff0080;">[D]</span> Devil - <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOiZDW81lv8">'This Is Dedicated' By Claude Kelly</a> [English]<br />
<span style="color: #ff4000;">[C]</span> Milky Way >>> 'Before the show' by 吳浩康 (Deep Ng) [Cantonese]<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 150%; line-height: normal;">2008:</span></b><br />
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<b>アメあと (24th single):</b><br />
<span style="color: #ff0080;">[D]</span> leave me alone >>> 'Leave It Alone' by Danny Lattouf [English]<br />
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<b>Everyday/CAN'T GET BACK (25th single):</b><br />
<span style="color: #ff0080;">[D]</span> Yes or No >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.tinderboxsongs.com/index.php/sample/schizophrenic/">'Schizophrenic' by Tinderbox Songs</a> [English]<br />
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<b>w-inds. Single Collection ''BEST ELEVEN'':</b><br />
<span style="color: #ff0080;">[D]</span> Past Tense >>> 'Past Tense' by Phrased Differently [English]<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 150%; line-height: normal;">2009:</span></b><br />
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<b>New World/Truth~最後の真実~ (27th single):</b><br />
<span style="color: #ff0080;">[D]</span> Truth~最後の真実~ >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwfI80bDz_8">'The Truth' by Ne-yo</a> [English]<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 150%; line-height: normal;">2010:</span></b><br />
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<b>Another World (8th album):</b><br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[A]</span> Don't Remind Me >>> <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lYV8enaWUg">'Wanna Be Yours' by Lil Eddie</a> [English]<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 150%; line-height: normal;">2011:</span></b><br />
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<b>You & I (30th single):</b><br />
<span style="color: #004080;">[A</span><span style="color: #ff0080;">/C]</span> You & I >>> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAHRuN8FtCc" target="_blank">'YOU & I' by KNUX a.k.a Mr.Austin</a> [Japanese]<br />
<span style="color: #408000;">[D]</span> I vs. I >>> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0hujDI5lHk" target="_blank">'All Over Again' by Big Time Rush</a> [English]<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 150%; line-height: normal;">2012:</span></b><br />
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<b>MOVE LIKE THIS (9th album):</b><br />
<span style="color: #408000;">[D]</span> SAY YES >>> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1kMztiHAyw" target="_blank">Shameless by Luca Hänni</a> [English]<br />
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NOTE: <a class="postlink" href="http://www.phraseddifferently.com/">Phrased Differently</a> is a companny who produces demos and sells them to artists/record company.Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-49493660163294111832013-08-31T06:02:00.001+09:002013-08-31T06:10:52.057+09:00Recently listened music reviewHaha.<br />
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I wondered if anyone read my blog anymore, but after checking and see that there are still people reading my boring posts, I'm really grateful for that. Sorry I have always been slacking off and never finish my travel posts OTL.<br />
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So today's post is just about some new albums/singles I'm listening to. I don't have enough time and words to do a full review like UVERworld's "The One", but I'll include a brief description and my overall rating.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">1. BONNIE PINK - Even So:</span></b></span> 4/5<br />
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BONNIE PINK's 7th studio album released in 2004. It has always been my favorite album of her. Recommended track: Private Laughter, Ocean, 5 more minutes, Mint, Last Kiss - seriously, all 12 tracks are really good.<br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><b>2. ALL CITY STEPPERS - Precious Girl:</b></span> 3/5<br />
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The band's debut single, released on 21st of this month. I bought all 3 versions to support them and Ryuichi. My impression about ALL CITY STEPPERS is that they are a good band with great chemistry between members and amazing stage presence, and their music is the relaxing type that makes you feel at ease while listening. To be very honest Precious Girl is not their best song; I know they have much better ones which I listened at their live, but there must be a reason that they picked this song for debut single. This band is really promising and I can't wait to see their 2nd tour next month.<br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><b>3. Jin Akanishi - HEY WHAT'S UP?:</b></span> 2-2.5/5<br />
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Well, the comeback of Arama king. I was reluctant at the rating - I would say 2/5 but maybe others will appreciate this single more than me. There's nothing special about this one: his songs sounds the same as all others of his, he sounds the same. While the songs are rather catchy and easy-listening, they are forgetable. And for some reasons I'm just kinda fed up with Jin's vocal until the point it annoys me a bit. Overall, not a bad single but not noticable either.<br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><b>4. UVERworld - Fight For Liberty/Wizard CLUB:</b></span> 3.5/5<br />
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UVERworld's latest single. Err.... I love the band but this single is kinda meh for me. Two A-side songs, "Fight For Liberty" and "Wizard CLUB" sounds kinda similar to <i>a lot</i> of other UVERworld songs. Though that means they are still really nice - very well done and pleasing to listen to. But I don't remember much about them after a few listens. In fact, it's the only B-side, "a LOVELY TONE" that catches my attention. This song is really lovely and different - it has <i>something</i> that stuck in my head after listening.<br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><b>5. TLC - TLC 20: 20th Anniversary Hits:</b></span> 4/5<br />
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First, let me make it clear: before this album I had no idea who is TLC. Yes, be astonished, but the fact they used to be mega famous in the US doesn't necessarily mean that they are known in my country. So I just happened to listen to the 20th anniversary version of "Waterfalls" with Namie Amuro and then the whole album. I love the songs - and still digging the 6 songs chosen for this anniversary collection. The rest 6 tracks, which are live versions, however, seem to be trying to prove that TLC can't sing live at all. I don't know when they were recorded because there's no information about that but in some tracks, the girls sounds <i>horrible</i>. Like they can't sing at the right tone and their voices crack. Pretty much a turn-off for me, but nonetheless I really like the rest of this album.<br />
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(Sorry I can't help but questioning here: what the hell is this poorly animated cover which looks like a work of a total amateur?)<br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><b>6. Ketsumeishi - Sakura:</b></span> 4/5<br />
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The hip-hop group's 11th single, "Sakura" was a big hit when it was released in 2005. I only listened to it first time last week, though, via a random CM on YouTube (let's admit that once in while those annoying ads can be quite enjoyable). Their style reminds me of HOME MADE Kazoku. I don't mean to compare them to each other or saying Ketsumeishi is copying anyway - I just knew HMK before this group.<br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><b>7. Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines:</b></span> 4/5<br />
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This is the one interesting. I have abandoned US music scene for a long time I don't really catch up with what's happening anymore, so of course I didn't heard about this song or this album when it came out and became a big hit half a year ago. Overall this album is catchy and enjoyable; it has a 80s feeling that I like very much. My favorite track is definitely "Ooo La La". I actually mistook him for JT here.<br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><b>8. Laura Mvula - Sing To The Moon:</b></span> 5/5<br />
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This album is one in a few gems in R&B/Soul that they have at the top of UK chart these years. I love her voice, the way she breaths a life into each song and stirs up the hidden emotions in the ultimate corner in our hearts. Check it out if you haven't - you will never regret doing so.<br />
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<span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: large;"><b>9. SOIL&"PIMP"SESSIONS - Circle:</b></span> 5/5<br />
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Finally, this one. SOIL&"PIMP"SESSIONS latest album. A great jazz album of 2013, and I highly recommend this for anyone interested in Japanese jazzy music. All tracks are great and deserves full points.<br />
My favorites are "Summer Love" feat. Jose James, "Koroshiya Kiki Ippatsu" feat. Shiina Ringo, "Iceburn" feat. DJ KENTARO and "Frog in the World!" feat. Nanao Tabito (I keep hearing "Frog in the well"! lol). "Hey Tagger, I’m Here" is also a nice one, but I think BONNIE PINK's voice is not ideal for it.<br />
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That's it for today! My music taste is a combination of everything so I hope you all can find something you like in this list ;)<br />
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Have a nice day!Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-35640056602654558032013-07-23T22:33:00.002+09:002013-07-23T22:33:35.925+09:00Precious Girl release info and PV!It's been so long!<br />
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I have been MIA on blog for a while (uh huh, only on blog. If you know me on other SNS I'm more than just active lol)<br />
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I have a lot of stuff to talk about but can't find the inspiration to blog. Whyyyyyyyyyyyyy is it tell me how to fix my brain I want to be more active here (<i>just move your @$$ and start typing, self</i>)<br />
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Anyway, as some of you may know, <span style="color: #9fc5e8;"><b>Ryuichi's new band ALL CITY STEPPERS finally went major and they are releasing the debut single "Precious Girl" next month!</b></span><br />
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The covers and tracklists can be found on CDjapan <a href="http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/search3.html?r=any&exact=&q=ALL+CITY+STEPPERS+Precious+Girl&order=score&media=&step=20" target="_blank">here</a> (save me the time to copy and paste the info here lol). ANYONE else other than me find this Regular Edition cover a self-portrait of Be As One's Ryuichi?<br />
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It seems to be hard for me to imagine this as a girl's portrait.... lawl.<br />
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Oh, and they have a PV too! Check it out:<br />
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The concept is simple and cute; "music connects people" and "those who are fated to meet". It matches ALL CITY STEPPERS' tagline "Soul Mate Sound". Not to be mentioned, Ryuichi is soooooooo cool gdi.<br />
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To be honest, I was a bit reluctant to know Precious Girl is chosen for the debut single. Even though I like this song, I just feel like there were better ones I heard at their live. Hopefully they'll be released in an album in the future, and I can guarantee that it's gonna be a damn good one. So please support ALL CITY STEPPERS from now on!Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-24253962649131627632013-06-03T16:11:00.002+09:002013-06-03T16:50:32.593+09:00An Osaka dream (part 1)I don't where to start, lol.<br />
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Last week I came to Osaka from Friday to Sunday and made it to meet Ash and Melissa, also to see Ryuichi's band "All City Stepper" live and KEITA Exclusive Event. Too much <i>awesomesauce</i> to fit in 2 days.<br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">5/24: </span></b></span><br />
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Trvelling from Beppu to Osaka is not a short trip. The only direct way is by ferry - about 10 hour on the sea, and I need to take one more class off the day before to catch the ferry at 6PM. So I chose airway. Going from Beppu to Fukuoka Airport takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes, then waiting and the flight from Fukuoka to Osaka - I arrived at KIX at 4PM, rushed to the express train and finally, Namba station where I was supposed to meet Ash and Melissa. I had been looking forward to this meeting for years, and it happened just like how I imagined it to be, with laughs and big hugs (๑‘ᴗ‘๑)♡ <b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">w-inds.worldwide union!!</span></b><br />
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When we came to Umeda AKASO, the venue, there was not many fans waiting. We decided to have a quick meal at a nearby restaurant, and when we came back they were going to open the door. Needed a place to keep all the goodies safe and sound, and thanks to the stupid locker and my clumsiness I had to spend threefold the amount for 1 locker OTL<br />
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<i>gratin~❤</i></div>
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I have a companion though, Tri, Melissa's friend and also a Ryuichi's fan. Thanks to her that I safely got inside and we found a very good spot right in front of the stage!<br />
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This is a <i>tiny</i> venue. Like, really really tiny. I guess the capacity is only 400 or less (<a href="http://www.akaso.jp/htm/hall_rental.htm" target="_blank">their website says 700</a>, but how? XD). When I took this picture, they were supposed to start in 25 minutes.<br />
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The PV came out last Friday, as <i>full</i> on PonyCanyon channel (I hope KEITA doesn't find me watching his PV in Fukuoka airport restroom offensive) and it's such a jam. Magnificent setting (apparently they hired a castle to film Magic), top-notch choreography and spot-on concept (who can say No to a vampire-KEITA?).<br />
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The vampire concept is carried out quite well, and I have to say I was surprised by his acting. Obviously there's still a lot of space to improve (for example, try smirking in front of bathroom mirror every morning? XD - his smirk is oh-so-cute and very KEITA-like I love it ❤) but he did a really good job in this one compared to his old works both as a solo artist and a member of w-inds.<br />
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With that said, I'm really looking forward to <span style="color: #3d85c6;">"Side by Side"</span>! I went to KEITA Exlusive event last week and was able to listening to several songs in the album, and all I could say is that I have never heard something like that in Japan. You can read my comment on each song <a href="http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1rkg57h" target="_blank">here</a> (SPOILER ALERT!! -and criticism alert, if you know me- Not recommended to read before listening to this album).<br />
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On a side note, if there's anyone caring, I've been in Japan for 1 month 2 days and want to blog about my everyday but I'm just lazy like that. Moving to another country while not being able to speak the language can be both exciting and challenging at the same time, but I made some some really good friends and am enjoying the new life to its fullest. Hopefully I can write about it in this blog someday!Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-34109855202623489572013-03-22T03:49:00.000+09:002013-03-22T03:49:26.119+09:00New music (sort of)These days I'm talking myself back to jazzy and unplugged music. I have discovered some great Japanese and Korean artists/albums so far, and I'm eager to share them. They are definitely not new (dated back in 2009-10), but I have just learned about them recently.<br />
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This single "<span style="color: #e06666;"><b>萌 JAZZ</b></span>" (read: Moe Jazz) released by an artist under the same name is currently my number 1 jam. Moe-y, squeaky vocal and jazzy music can make an addictive cocktail. Trust me. <br />
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A long time ago (probably 2011) Agnes showed me this really nice Korean indie duo named "<b><span style="color: #e06666;">No Reply</span></b>". Their music is soft and mellow and I love it. I kinda forgot about them later, but just recently Agnes sent me a video of an acoustic performance by No Reply which is <i>so</i> good. They are definitely different from what's everywhere in Korea right now, so give them a chance.<br />
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The other day an old friend of mine posted this video on his Facebook. I was interested because it's unplugged.. and I wasn't disappointed.<br />
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It belongs to album "<span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Unplugged</b></span>" by another Korean duo "<span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Acoustic Collabo</b></span>" (어쿠스틱 콜라보). Other tracks I like from this album: Prologue, Waiting For U, My Foolish Heart, Ocean, Sweet Love (Jazz Ver.). Now I know what is going to be looped in my iPod during the flight to Japan ♡<br />
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pinwheel. Brought back my childhood.<br />
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<i>haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaappy~</i>Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-71903096794269699992013-03-15T03:35:00.001+09:002013-03-15T03:35:58.342+09:00The Cake <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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even though I didn't tell anyone they all knew about me going to Japan, haha. The girls asked a lot of stuff and it made me feel warm, really. Some even asked if there would be a farewell party. w.F.F has truly become my 2nd home, and I love my sisters so much.<br />
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Thanks, everyone, for accepting and loving me. I will miss you guys.Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-36553176310835845102013-03-14T16:37:00.003+09:002013-03-15T03:21:40.024+09:00A dime and 2 cents(sorry for stealing the title from either Eri or Genie xD)<br />
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BAM. It's 3/14!<br />
<span style="color: #f3f3f3;">White Day!</span><br />
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These three guys, who formed a group in Tokyo 13 years ago, have spent more than a decade together, sharing both laughs and tears, and have earned respect from so many people. I truly don't see any reason for them not to be proud about what they have archieved.<br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">KEITA.</span> Go for your dream. Shut off the haters by showing them your best work. We are always here for you if you ever need support, you know it (づ ̄ 3 ̄)づ<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ryohei.</span> It's always in your head, right? Dance is like air for Chiba-san. I'm so happy you can always do what you love, and enjoy your life the way you want. I wish you success with the dance showcase ( ´ ω` )ノ<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Ryuichi.</span> <i>My dear</i>. To see a photo of you randomly shared by your friends or to know about how you are doing once in a while is enough to make me feel happy. Our lives are like two parallel lines which never cross each other - and I'm content just with knowing you are living your life okay. Wait for me in Osaka? I will fulfill the promise with myself, and with you, this time. Wait for me.<br />
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w-inds., I'm waiting for your <i>mega</i> comeback ( ̄▽+ ̄*)<br />
wish you all the love, happiness, joy and mercy in this world ♡<br />
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As usual some fans in Hanoi are gathering tonight. It's a weekday and there will be only a few because others have work or classes, but we will surely enjoy it!<br />
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I was asked to design a 12th anniversary logo for the cake, and here is what I made:<br />
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unfortunately we couldn't order a special cake with this icon, but even though it can't be used for the original purpose it looks so pretty as my icon haha ♡Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-10068379603663324232013-03-02T02:58:00.003+09:002013-03-02T03:12:59.702+09:00BEST MUG CAKE EVER(sorry it's not a travelling post .____.)<br />
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My favorite YouTuber, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/CookingAndCrafting" target="_blank">CookingAndCrafting</a>, who has a wonderful playlist of various mug cakes, uploaded her latest try on a new mug cake recipe and I did it immediately after coming back from Malaysia. It was the best thing I've made in a while, and undoubtedly the best microwave comfort food out there.<br />
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I made it again today with some changes to the ingredients and was so happy with the outcome. I cut down half of all the ingredients (it's just too much for my body) but added half an egg instead of a quarter (which is actually an accident...) and replaced espresso powder with instant cappuccino coffee (<a href="http://www.trung-nguyen-online.com/g7-gourmet-instant-coffee.php#cappuccino" target="_blank">Trung Nguyen's G7 Instant Cappuccino, Irish Cream flavour</a>). I have a 900W microwave oven and did it in 1 minute and 30 seconds (adding 20 more seconds for a crunchy bottom <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent">♥).</span></span><br />
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It's been a while... (technically I say that at every beginning)<br />
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Anyway, it was the Lunar New Year in early February. In Vietnam this is the longest public holiday in a year (summer holiday is only for students and teachers) and this year everyone had a 9-day vacation. Of course this doesn't mean anything for me as I'm currently jobless and school-less as well, haha.<br />
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I went for a 7-day Singapore and Malaysia trip and just came back last Friday :D this is my first time backpacking, and also my first time travelling overseas alone. I have to say my trip was doomed... the plan was somehow messed up, weather was not very supportive, unexpected event happened and there are many things I regret doing or not doing... but that's what exciting about alone backpacking, I guess. Of course there were good things, too, especially to meet Huiping in Singapore!<br />
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Have to write about the trip soon beforemy memory fades (and you know how bad it's already is) but not today. I'm lazy.............<br />
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Say hello from Merlion park, Singapore :D<br />
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<i>meanwhile, you all can enjoy the latest Slide 'n' Step performance in Happy Music...</i><br />
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Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-39638640086604964112013-01-23T02:32:00.000+09:002013-01-23T02:32:05.496+09:00New jacket!!-Sorry if anyone find it strange that I'm talking more about myself on this blog... it will be that way from now on-<br />
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This is a khaki military jacket that my close friend brought from Finland last summer. It wasn't intended for me at first, but I fit perfectly so she gave it to me.<br />
But.... it's a short jacket.<br />
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And I have a fatty belly ._____.<br />
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So, eh, I just wasn't completely confident to wear it w/o showing off my lower body which has never been a plus point. This jacket has been hanging in my closet ever since then (didn't even take off the price tag lol). However I tried it on today and it seems that losing 1 kilogram does make difference! XD<br />
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Nite nite :3Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-70398512888937451922013-01-18T22:39:00.001+09:002013-01-18T22:39:39.675+09:00Preview: Live Tour 2012 MOVE LIKE THISSigh.<br />
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This preview should have been done half a month ago, if the editing program I'm using hadn't decided to refuse to encode it... and I was too broke to get a new software, my laptop was too old for upgrading and I was just lazy.<br />
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There are still unsync problem, and the quality is super low but.... GO BUY IT IF YOU WANT IT. Links are available in the sidebar!!<br />
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It's T2P !!Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-63399772968226169482013-01-17T07:14:00.002+09:002013-01-17T07:31:45.809+09:00Moving<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<a name='more'></a>It's kinda sudden... I decided to apply for which is probably the only English-friendly university in Japan, Ritsumeikan APU 2 months ago - sat the IELTS test, 1 week for all necessary papers and essays, sent them on the last day of the last application period then spoke like a chicken in the interview. And 3 weeks later, the result came saying I'm accepted with 80% tuition fee reduction.<br />
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We discussed a lot - I and my parents - we are definitely nowhere near rich, just average people who earn enough for a comfortable life and have a little for saving. There was times when it seemed I would not be going anywhere; the fact that I'm currently in 3rd year at a top university in Vietnam is what made things harder. But it's all settled now, and at the moment, I can be quite confident saying that I'm going to Japan for university in 2 months and 10 days.<br />
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Damn, there're less than 3 months left.<br />
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And tons of things to do.<br />
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In this or that way it will affect strongly some of the fandom-related activities that I have been doing, too. First of all, I will be exposed to the risk of being caught for piracy. In the last few years, it's been common for me to upload various kinds of copyrighted material to hosting sites for sharing - it's fun and totally volunteer. And it's safe, as I'm living somewhere outside Japan, where the copyright law is youngly developed and very weak against piracy. But once I become a Japanese resident, things get more complicated. Of course, there are people living in Japan still taking part in piracy, but I can't risk my studying for such a reason. I have already planned to hire a seedbox to protect the BitTorrent activities, but not sure what to do with others yet... Will it be dangerous if I upload a copyrighted material to MediaFire, then it's tracked down? Will they send me to court if I download a cracked software from public sources and they found my IP? I really have no idea. This, of course, includes the YouTube channels that I've been keeping alive.<br />
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Hence, I may seize all sharing activities from April afterwards. At least until I think it's safe to start everything again.<br />
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I will keep updating this blog with my preparation!<br />
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In the mean time, check out the <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>last video project by w-inds.worldwide - WE SING FOR YOU</b>:</span><br />
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Ryuichi expressed that <a href="http://twitter.com/ryu_winds/status/290805003990478848" target="_blank">he was deeply touched</a>: <span style="color: #e06666;"><i>"I thought that our music finished its job once it reached people, but the people that listen to our songs walk down new roads with those songs. This is true for people all over the world. We are all one. Thank you for the greatest happiness in the world. Thank you so much for your huge, huge love."</i></span> (translated by Melissa)<br />
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This is our last project and there were unwanted incidents - but it came out as a success at last. Even after Ash and Melissa stop all w-inds.worldwide activities after coming back to the US this summer, I believe people will always remember about it as an amazing effort to shorten the gap between international fans and w-inds. and their company. Thanks for eveything, Ash, Melissa, all w-inds.worldwide staff and on top of that, let me show my gratitude to w-inds. - thanks to you and your music that I've met amazing people and make good friends who I will treasure forever.<br />
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Thank you.Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-41493209942724779842013-01-11T04:49:00.001+09:002013-01-11T05:13:14.751+09:00Ranting~Long story short, my main MediaFire account (which means 62GB of data) is suspended. I have an alternate account in which I had saved about 10GB of data, but the other 80% has gone with the wind (<i>Kids, back-up is deadly important!!!</i>).<br />
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So for the time I'll cease all sharing activities on my private blog. The old files will (probably) be re-uploaded soon (or when I see the demand). To protect myself and this blog, the discography page with download links for w-inds. albums will be removed permanently.<br />
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Regarding hybriddream.wordpress.com, all readers with blank profile will be remove after a 2-day grace period. If you found this post too late: fill your profile and request access again. <br />
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There is also another reason for this, which is both bad news and good news lol. Next time, next time.<br />
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See ya soon.Usagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159680692469190776.post-44380269556633231802012-12-08T03:39:00.002+09:002012-12-08T03:39:58.037+09:00New found: Big B RadioSeveral days ago Livia introduced me to an online Asian music radio service named Big B Radio - they have a JPOP channel which can be accessed on iTunes (Radio > International/World > Big B Radio - JPOP), <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Big-B-Radio---Jpop-s135097/#" target="_blank">tune.in</a> or from their website at <a href="http://www.bigbradio.com/p/j-pop.html">http://www.bigbradio.com/p/j-pop.html</a><br />
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You can, of course, request for your favorite Japanese songs :D just tweet <a href="http://twitter.com/bigBradio" target="_blank">@bigBradio</a> with the song name; they are fast with response ^^ so far it seems they have w-inds.' MOVE LIKE THIS album with several (worldwide) popular singles like Addicted to love. Please submit request for w-inds., so the DJ will stock more songs of them! XD<br />
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So far I have discovered some new music with it... mostly the comtemporary R&B that always succeeds to get my attention. Check out my new jam below:<br />
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ARIA is a great R&B singer, I'm in love with her (probably debut?) album "ARIA", and still listening to more albums from her right now.<br />
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There is also this song from from Thelma Aoyama, GOOD TIME. I have respect for her voice and personality, but have never really checked out her music (except an only single in my iTunes, "Summer Love!"). But this makes me download her 1st album, "DIARY" and found out more good music in it:<br />
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I really, really love the R&B sound. It just never fails to make me fall in love. Do you know what is the best R&B album of the year?<br />
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Hand down for <span style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>AISHA - I, Shout!!!</b></span><br />
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You won't believe how I found this amazing girl... I kinda creepily stalked Ryuichi's rumoured gf's blog, <a href="http://ameblo.jp/shaula-shaula/" target="_blank">Shaula</a> (she's admirable, really!), and under a post about her fan meeting DJ event, a follower posted the Youtube link to his fancam of the event. I watched it and was attracted by the guest performer, a female singer and her songs... so I asked that uploader and got her name - <b>AISHA</b>. :D<br />
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So, any R&B lover lurking around here? XDUsagi Tsukinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01352079009312354022noreply@blogger.com2