8 posts tagged “randomness”

I finally found a translation for SADS masquerade!! *dances* I found one a few weeks back but it didn't make as much sense as this one. Not that the song really makes much sense, but it's still great to finally understand just a little. I'm so happy. It's great finding translation for a song when you've been searching for said translation for so so so so long (probably atleast a year). hehe.

There aren't enough SADS translations around...or kiyoharu ones for that matter...

I admit that one of my reasons for wanting to learn Japanese is definitly to be able to understand songs I listen to, without hunting down translations because often it's only the popular artists you can find many many translations for.

Knowing lyrics isn't the most important thing though. My sister often asks me "what is the point of listening to something you cannot understand?" and she commented on a Kiyoharu song that it was good until he started singing (LOL.) caus' she couldn't understand- but there's alot more to music than it's lyrics. The composition of the song, the feeling and emotion- the mood of a song. The singers voice, the instrumentation- so much makes up a song it's impossible to say (in my opinion) that knowing the lyrics is that important. Langauge is not universal, but everything else that makes up music is. However after saying all that, knowing the lyrics does give a further understanding of a song beyond evyerthing else- and can help one further interpret it.

And in the end although I don't particulary find it that important, I still do like being able to read translations.

Umm... This was a little pointless wasn't it? Sorry... I was just happy to find the translation. Listening to the song now, very very loudly. Gonna read through the lyrics again. I really love the song... it's so fitting for their last single too...

Intl wota says I should cover Ayu albums in order. I cannot help think "good point". Usually I do like to do things in order but for some reason Ayu is being done rather randomly. Sorry! I should  but for some reason I didn't. I will make a post where I list all reviews in the order... and I will definitly end in Guilty before going on to mirrocle world.

yes.

I do usually do things in wonderful orders. LAST ALLIANCE is in order (although I haven't gotten round to reviewing the sum), Onitsuka Chihiro is in order, Changin' my life will be in order...

With Ayu...

Maybe I forgot??

(it probably is also do with the fact that I will probably miss Song for xx due to terrible vocals and the album having only too good songs, and My Story which also only has a few good songs and isn't one I particulary enjoy. I'm also having a hard time writing the I am review. I started it but I honestly don't know what to say with that album... haha. I will review it soon though...)

Ps. Check out Olivia's new song!! Can't wait till her new mini album!!!

This one sounded interesting so thought I'd fill it out. Not many I love, and only a few I like...hmm..

The ones I adore are the ones that I truly listen to half their discography and worship totally.

【Band Opinion Baton】

Choose the sentiment that best fits the band:
Love them = ◎
Like them = ○
They're okay = □
I've only heard of them = ●
Don't know them = x
I'm interested in them = ◇

Alice Nine ⇒ □ (I haven't bothered listening to them much...)
the GazettE ⇒○
SID ⇒ ●
Nightmare - □
Antic Cafe ⇒ □ (Not my thing really-  their new album was pretty good though!)
Sadie ⇒ ●
Sendai Kamotsu ⇒ x
chariots ⇒ ●
DaizyStripper ⇒ ○
PIERROT ⇒ ●
BUCK-TICK ⇒ ○ (Amazing band however I'm unable to truly get into their music :P )
Janne Da Arc ⇒ □
X JAPAN ⇒ (don't like- what's the symbol for that?!)
Gackt ⇒ ◎ (ADORE- I have his calendar on my wall and keep it their despite my families *comments*) 
SCREW ⇒ ◇
12012 ⇒ ◎ (ADORE)
Irokui. ⇒ x
angelo ⇒ x
Himeichigo ⇒ x
Charlotte ⇒ ●
Dir en grey ⇒ ○ (Admitedly prefer their softer tracks like Jealous and The FINAL)
PENNICILLIN ⇒ ○
MUCC ⇒ ◇
Luna Sea ⇒ ◎
Kagrra, ⇒ ◎
Guy's Family ⇒ ●
Miyavi ⇒ ◎
Lolita 23q ⇒ ●
Merry ⇒ ◇
Dolly ⇒ ●
D ⇒ ◇
Megamasso ⇒●
Ayabie ⇒ ◇
NoGoD ⇒ ●
-OZ- ⇒ ◇
jealkb ⇒  x
SMILE ⇒ x
heidi. ⇒ ○
Girugamesh ⇒ □
Vidoll ⇒ □ (the song *sister* is amazing though)
SuG - ●
Metronome ⇒●
Serial Number ⇒ x
LuLu ⇒ x
Wizard ⇒ ●
Tokyo Michael ⇒  x
LM.C ⇒ ◇
R-15 ⇒ ●
Phantasmagoria ⇒ (don't like)
Kuroyume ⇒ ◎ (ADORE- though I prefer Kiyoharu's later band SADS and his solor career)
Kagerou ⇒ x
Jinkaku Radio ⇒ ◎
Doremidan ⇒ x
Black:list ⇒ ●
bis ⇒ ●
Mix Speaker's,Inc ⇒  x
ν(NEU) ⇒ ●
kra ⇒  ◎
Plastic tree ⇒  ○ (just started listening to them and like what I've heard so far...)
Kamikaze Boyz ⇒ x
Matenrou Opera ⇒ ◎

From Shattered-Tranquility.net's Monthly Meme! August 2008 Edition.

INTL wota covers me again!!  I don't blog to be covered and it wasn't intl which inspired the blog. But when they covered me it was pretty cool and definitly gave my blog publicity. So when they stopped covereing me it was like...so I'm not good enough anymore? But I'm still covered!! haha. It's cool that a few of my posts still interest the INtl wota crew. I know I do alot of older releases now which probably alot of people aren't interested in., But I've started monitoring stats with a service called clicky, and I has readers!!! I'm happy to know that my ramblings are read, and hopefully people enjoy them, I do after all just ramble with whatever comes to mind..and you've probably noticed I go off on very random tangents sometimes. :P Thank you!

Ah and it's so hot here. FINALLY. 

Random survey at the end- do you prefer hot or cold weather?

I like it when it's hot. It's very humid in the UK but it's still alot better than when it's freezing. Hopefully good weather will continue till first day of school...well 6th form :D  I hate walking to school when it's cold >_>

Again_(CD)

She went from this. (Remember how innocent and beautiful she looked in the PV for again? Even if she just stood there she look stunning.)

Sexy Senorita

The worst thing? Again went in at #55 whilst jungle dance got in at #15. Lowering your neckline and putting a sexy face must really work wonders. Reminds me of a conversation I'm having with my friend, via email, about Hannah montanna and why she is so popular. You just gotta find your audience, get the right image and work it the best you can. Forget talent neh?  I don't like how Tanimuru is selling herself, I remember her beautiful voice but I'm put off by how she promotes herself. Really put off. 

This is an Interesting survey by Misa. Find it here!!! I'll answer as best as I can ^_^ 

1. What was the first Japanese song that you ever listened to?

Myself- changin my life (probably. Most likely some other anime song...)

2. Did it inspire you to like that group/singer, or did it turn you away?

Inspired me to like Jpop full stop :D

3. What is the one song that you have been listening to for the longest time?

Memorial Adress Hamasaki Ayumi, changin my life Eternal snow/myself and various anime songs. (probably been listening to anime songs the longest...)

4. What group/singer have you liked the longest?

Hamasaki Ayumi. Gackt.

5. What is the song with the most plays on your itunes/media player?

N/A (My media player doesn't count stuff like this)

8. Is there any one group that you can listen to all/most of the songs by? If so, who?

No group really. I tend to be able to listen to alot of songs by various artists as long as it's on my mp3 player.  So my parents can't hear more embarassing ones :P  I don't really care what I listen  to..

9. What is your favorite agency?

I don't really care about Agencies and all that stuff. I don't think it affects the artist- right?

10. What is your favorite group/singer?

That's way to hard! Well If forced I'd say 12012, Hamasaki Ayumi, Kiyoharu, Onitsuka Chihiro and OLIVIA. Yep- more than one!   I don't have overall favourites much. I listen according to my mood alot. And I like alot of bands/groups/songs etc.

That's it. :D

I tweeted this yesterday but I'll fully post it here. As well as  their new single in september (it was september I think) Kagraa are embarking on a tour of Europe!

08/17 Sweden (Klubben)
08/18 Helsinki (Tavastia)
08/20 Utrecht (Tivili de Helling)
08/21 London (Scala)
08/23 Cologne (Kantine)
08/24 Paris (La Loco)
08/25 Barcelona (Sala Salamandra 1)

I hate this. Miyavi, Kagrra... both amazing bands/singers coming to my country and I can't even see them. Between train ticket, hotel ticket and concert ticket that's well over £100- probably close to £200. For a jobless 16 year old, that spells impossible. (Hey, I'm not actually 16 but I will be when Kagrra comes!). This sucks. Why can't bands come to Manchester? Or even Birmingham? (Though Manchester is more believable :P ) This sucks so much I could cry. It's my ultimate wish to see a Jrock band live and I just can't. *cries*   Even if I had money, I'd need parental permission, someone to go with...

simply impossible. This sucks.

12012- how about truth?  Did you know it is all in English? Yes, it really is! I got the lyrics from http://batsu.org/viewtopic.php?t=30428&p=5

How can you? It is not a sane incident.
Tell me the real reason.
I am seized with the past that I cannot love.

How about truth? Did you commit a crime?
Why are you here? I have a cloud in silent.
Give me time to think, just a little?

Once again. I will try to close my eyes.
Deep in the forest of memory.
There existed a sad scream and a gentle song.
The rainy night.

In fact I knew it all along.
The world not having paradise.
The world not having happiness.
All the people bring up an ideal, live for it and an expect death for it.

By all means.
Does even such a prayer become a crime?

Good night. I have a wonderful dream tonight.
A wonderful dream without I determine it, and come true.

In fact I knew it all along.
The world not having paradise.
The world not having happiness.
All the people bring up an ideal, live for it and an expect death for it.

To say good-bye.
The beautiful dream, an ideal world and the perfect future with me.

How can you?

Now tell me- does he really say that? It sure as hell doesn't sound like it in most parts. Pity, the lyrics are gorgeous. I love 12012 so much, even though the singer don't know how to speak english at all :D