So, Jem and the Holograms COULD EXSIST! (Videos included)
First off for those of you who don't know what a Vocaloid is.. go Wiki it. But if you just want the short form: Vocaloid is a computer software program that allows you to create vocal songs by simply typing in the lyrics and setting their melody. The program usually comes with a mascot (The most famous being Miku) who have become popular by fans through homemade videos and manga. So I guess it's like how 'Hello Kitty' started off as just a stationary mascot and then had TV shows and stuff.
Okay.. for those who havn't seen or heard about the Miku Hatsune Toyota Commercial I'd certainly check it out. I kinda was like "Wtf? Why would a car company use Vocaloids in America?" Even as an anime fan I've never been drawn into the Vocaloid craze. Also, most of the people I know who enjoy anime either 1) Don't know what Vocaloid is, or 2) Hate Vocaloids. I can see the reasons for both. It's kind of a niche thing.
Though I gotta say.. I'm pretty impressed by the concert! Yes. That is a LIVE concert. I actually think it looks really cool when the camera moves back and it really looks like a live person performing on stage. Whoever did the animation did an amazing job moving the character around and having it interact with the audience, etc. Plus, they are using a live band to back up the characters on stage. To say the least it's interesting.
I don't know I may be looked down upon for giving Vocaloids a nod, but to me this is a lot more impressive than say going to a 3D movie and having to sit and put on 3D glasses. I could also see how this could work for real performers to add to their stage shows. Oh yeah.. and there is going to be a Vocaloid concert like the one in the video in Los Angeles.
BTW.. Luka is WAAAYY more awsome than Miku. Her songs are better and I've always had a huge love of 'Just be Friends', the lyrics are actually pretty heart-breaking. But uh.. that's all I'll say on that note ^.^'
Okay.. for those who havn't seen or heard about the Miku Hatsune Toyota Commercial I'd certainly check it out. I kinda was like "Wtf? Why would a car company use Vocaloids in America?" Even as an anime fan I've never been drawn into the Vocaloid craze. Also, most of the people I know who enjoy anime either 1) Don't know what Vocaloid is, or 2) Hate Vocaloids. I can see the reasons for both. It's kind of a niche thing.
Though I gotta say.. I'm pretty impressed by the concert! Yes. That is a LIVE concert. I actually think it looks really cool when the camera moves back and it really looks like a live person performing on stage. Whoever did the animation did an amazing job moving the character around and having it interact with the audience, etc. Plus, they are using a live band to back up the characters on stage. To say the least it's interesting.
I don't know I may be looked down upon for giving Vocaloids a nod, but to me this is a lot more impressive than say going to a 3D movie and having to sit and put on 3D glasses. I could also see how this could work for real performers to add to their stage shows. Oh yeah.. and there is going to be a Vocaloid concert like the one in the video in Los Angeles.
BTW.. Luka is WAAAYY more awsome than Miku. Her songs are better and I've always had a huge love of 'Just be Friends', the lyrics are actually pretty heart-breaking. But uh.. that's all I'll say on that note ^.^'