I just had to share this once I saw it because it's just that touching to me. Thanks go to akichuu for posting it in jrock_trsl, or I'd never have seen it.

This is a link to the 5/13 blog entry for Rui, bass player of SCREW. --> Entry here

It's a very brief post, but very powerful. The flowers in the photo are a Mother's Day tribute to his mother, who has passed on ( Read more... )

Since SuG released their new DVD and CD so close together, I thought I’d review them in one post. This review covers the "VIP POP SHOW" 2-disc Limited Edition DVD and the "Lollipop Kingdom" Regular Edition CD.

PACKAGING


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Alas, I will not be able to post tomorrow, so I have decided posting early is better than posting late. So, without further ado, here's totally random visual kei post #30... Don't say I didn't warn you.

VISUAL KEI MUSICIANS WHO ARE... LEFT HANDED

I'm sure this category appeals to no one but me, but since I am also left-handed, I can't help but notice ( Read more... )

VISUAL KEI IN ANIME

Today's topic is more of a list, not linked, of visual kei artists who have contributed to anime themes. Our boys represent!! If you have more names, please comment!

1. Kizuna / Kra (Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's)
2. Nirvana / MUCC (Inu x Boku Secret Service)
3. Akatsuki / Alice Nine (Meine Liebe)
4. Ikoku no Chandelier / Alice Nine (Meine Liebe)
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FASHION IN VISUAL KEI

Honestly what is "kei" without the "visual" in this genre? The twin concepts of cool rock sonds and exciting visuals are so tightly wound in this music that fans can't really have one without the other. And what is a "visual kei event" without a discussion of favorite styles?

exist trace (Virgin album)


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HIGH NOTES IN VISUAL KEI

Yup, it's another category manufactured just because I heard a song this morning that made me wonder how guys can hit their falsetto and make it sound good!

Tatoe (Kra)

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I LOVE this song. It was just made for fans to do that jump and "whoo!" But that high note... @.@

Other high notes in visual kei?

BEST PRODUCT COLLABORATION

Here's more of my random taste for you, LOL! There have been tons of band product collaborations, from perfume to jewelry. The one that I think is the best match of band to fan...

Golden Bomber X Hello Kitty


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BEST LOVE SONG

Well, by now y'all know my random tastes, so it should come as no surprise that my pick for best love song is also a little random.

Kuchizuke (SuG)

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Why is it strange? Because it's not your typical love song. This is a song that is a sort of "promise" between a band and its fans. It covers the full range of what a band does for its fans ( Read more... )

BEST VISUAL MAGAZINES

For me, this is a no-brainer. There are only two magazines I go out of my way to purchase with any regularity.

SHOXX


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BEST LIVE MOMENTS

No, I'm not going to fangirl squeal here over some of the more fun, fanservice-y moments that my favorite bands have recorded while onstage. (Although I could, LOL!) These three moments are the ones that truly touched me--the ones that made me feel like weeping for joy and being proud that I am a fan of this band. And better yet, ( Read more... )