ROTATION 13~
We reached rotation #13!! :D
Uuuuwww~
And now: HELLO to everyone who came around or found the way to our small mp3 rotation page~
As you've maybe already seen: We have a shiny new layout! Which I'm totally in love with xD So I hope you all like it!! [It's much better than the last in any case...]
The rotation isn't complete yet, but will be tonight x) DONE! X3
Cause I saw that Kage and me currently caused a lot of confusion lately about who is who, because we both use the same account to reply to comments (usually) and who actually always postes this rotation and writes this stupid text no one reads anyway... :D Here's the answer no for everyone: I, in_monochrome, am the one who is responsible for writing the introducing and welcoming text. I also code the rotation (yes, I'm doing everything in HTML, cause Rich-Text hates me x-x), put all our comments and uploads, pictures and so on up into one huge text and post it Saturdays right here.
To avoid all the confusion Kage and me came to the conclusion to put our names (~Kage & ~Anni-chan) under all our comments we make with fukainoyami, so that you actually know who you're talking to, since we both love chatting with our visitors :D *face palm*
I like to point this out (useless): If you're an LJ user feel free to add this rotation to your friendslist! :]
To end this whole babble I say something about the current rotation:
♣ Once again some Diru spam! XD OMG YAY! [Or what you maybe think: OMG NO!! x-x] I swear this is the last time! But we simply can't ignore Toshiya now! D: Not now after we already spammed Fukai no Yami with birthday specials for all the other members x__X So just enjoy or not, but don't complain.
♣ This week I chose the theme. I hope you like it! [Though I really thought I would find more songs on my computer for this theme ^^; Ummm...] Just one question: Do you want us to pick a serious theme for rotation 14 or do you want us to go on with coming up with idiotic random themes? XD Let us know people!
That's all for the this time. Please do enjoy our music for these two weeks and drop a nice comment, if you should take something, like what you hear/read/see or just tell us how goddamn awesome we are!! :DD *disappears to nowhere*
Click, click for the RULES & REQUESTS :D
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOSHIYA~!!
Bassist of the awesome Jrock band Dir en grey~ :D
31th March 1977
And to honor him on his 30th birthday... Kage and me picked three songs he wrote and two videos with the focus on him. So: ENJOY! :D [Toshiya also co-wrote Raison d'etre and has an awesome bass solo in Cage, but since these songs are very popular... I think many people will already have them ^^] (also no banner, cause I can't make graphics XD)
Ichi~
Song: engirys cimredophy +) an injection
7,28MB // 5:16 min // 10/10
Translation
Comment:
in_monochrome says: Oh my... x) Since I read the lyrics I like this song even more XD; And I better don't tell you what this about. *coughs* But since it's Dir en grey you probably already know what this could be about... engirys cimredophy +) an injection is from their monster-work "Macabre" (which comletely I worship) The song is very dynamic and begins right over - with a very sychronized mix of the instruments what is a pleasure for your ears. Kaoru creates some extreme strange noises with his guitar. Like scratching or something like that - total guitar abuse. Toshiyas bass is very audiable the whole time and there's simply no thought wasted on that it isn't written by him - it's just outstanding. The song gives me a very creepy feeling... Can't put it into words... one of those songs I can't describe at all x-x;
kagechii says: My first Diru song (either this or Macabre, I got both at the same time) so, automatic love! X3 The music is great, along with Kyo's voice. Seriously, what drew me to Dir en grey's music was how different it was compared to American music. It's got this creepy-cool feel to it, plus the lyrics are 'lovely'. XD The guitars are just amazing and Kyo's voice... I really miss it. D: Stupid possible Western influences. D< But I guess that's kind of what helped bring Diru overseas, to Europe and the U.S. I'm still secretly (but now not so much secretly XD;) hoping that they'll surprise the newer fans with music like this in the future. 8D
White powder, expose my naked belly
Ni~
Song: Erode
5.04 MB // 6:29 min // 6/10
Translation
Comment:
kagechii says: While the Missa mini-album isn't really my favorite release by Dir en grey, Erode's not... too bad. It's not my least favorite song at least? Kyo’s voice is kind of odd in this, it's a little on the nasally and drawn out side. XD; The music's not as catchy as the other two songs Toshiya's written, but it's not too bad.
in_monochrome says: Some one will propably kill me for saying this, but it's one of my anti-faves. Toshiya = awesome, guitar-solo = LOVE, Music = okay, Kyo = >_> I just happen to don't like Missa that much ^^;;
That first and final night has passed
San~
Song: Bottom of the Death Valley @ 5 Ugly Kingdom
8,25MB // 6:00 min // 10/10
Watch the English sub on youtube~
Comment:
kagechii says: Since Toshiya composed this song, it would seem natural for it to have a strong bass line no? :D The bass intro with…unrecognizable sounds is just awesome. X3 I love how the bass guitar is the main instrument backing Kyo's voice for the first minute and then the other instruments come in. Kyo sings through the majority of Bottom of Death Valley with the occasional growly screams(?) here and there where they always fit in the song just right.
in_monochrome says: More bass love isn't possible! :D One of my all time favorites. Awesome composition. Awesome sound of all instruments. Awesome live (from a great concert btw <3). And awesome lyrics. Everything equals just so perfect with each other. This is a song everyone should love! Even those who usually don't like Dir en grey. It's one of the best song!! [At least in my opinion...] The solos are just genuis *starts praising again* >_> I adore Dies and Toshiyas solos so much. Kyo voice sounds breath-taking, strong, powerful and no matter if he's whispering, screaming or simply blows you away with his amazing voice: It's great. And it makes me remember why I love Dir en grey so much that I can't describe it anymore, but lose myself in senseless babbling x)
DOWNLOAD or I'll do bad things to you! XD [And @ Kaoru: Let Toshiya write more songs, you idiot! XD]
My Sister, Obscene Sister, be fucked, be played, drowned
Shi~
Clip: Toshiya and the toy tank
6,37MB // 0:53 min // 10/10
Comment:
kagechii says: As the clip title implies, Totchi found himself a toy tank with which to wreak havoc upon the crew. XD; Although I guess I'd be doing the same thing to my friends if I got my hands on a remote-controlled toy tank. Let's just be grateful that neither he or I will be operating a real war tank machine anytime soon. He's so cute, I love the little (or rather very tall o.o;) goofball. XD More J-rockers should have clips of them acting immature. :D
in_monochrome says: I think at the beginning we see Kyo playing with it. [And Kaorus laugh! XDD *dies* (For those who don't hear it: It's at 0:11~ You can't see him though...)] Toshiya seems to have a bit too much fun with that thing XD
Go~
Video: All Angles on Toshiya (Kodou live @ It Withers & Withers)
35,64MB // 3:43 min // 8/10
Comment:
kagechii says: (coming soon~)
in_monochrome says: I wanted to pick 'dead tree', but I let Kage decide so... it's Kodou :D Sorry, for the soundquality... I have no clue why it's so bad x-x; Not much to say about this: Toshiya bounces around, looks hot, is all sweaty and disappears in the dark from time to time XD; The crowd's singing along causes me shivers all the time...
All Angles on Totchi.... yummy :D
~♥~~♥~~♥~
THEME~
And our next randomly-picked theme IS: NONE-SENSE!!
"The perfect theme for me, cause I simply can't do anything wrong with this and don't even need to use my brain!", I thought and the opened my Media Player and despaired by not finding anything that wasn't Miyavi or An Cafe! XD So... FAILED x-x; -- in_monochrome
ONE
Artist: hide
Song: D.O.D. [Drink or Die]
2.08 MB // 2:16 min // 8/10
Comment:
kagechii says: Trust hide to compose a song about alcohol. XD As random as that seems, it's pretty good in my opinion. Eh, his vocals are a bit on the nasally side in this song, but that's okay! This is such a fun song, I like how it speeds up near the end. I've seen a bit of a video of a live performance of this, it was so awesome! *_* (But sadly, I don't know where that video clip went! ToT) He actually got some of his security peoples to chug a big bottle of alcohol, I think it was beer, in the little intro that was added on in the live. XDD
DANDANDAN!
TWO
Artist: Miyavi
Song: Shiawase Nara te o Tatakou ("If you happy and you know it clap your hands" in Japanese :D)
5,62MB // 4:05 min // 10/10
Comment:
in_monochrome says: I actually don't have much to say to this. It's Miyavi, it's live and it's just so damn cute! XD Quote. Within the whole song he tells the crowd to do some odd things and they really do :D It's just weird, but we know how Miyavi is. He always has to babble and has to make a fool of himself. He reminds me of myself.... >_> 3:28 = \(*O*)/ HOOOO~ Really!! Check it out~ :D
If you're happy clap your hands~
THREE
Artist: Excel Saga Opening
Song: Ai (Chuuseishin)
3,47MB // 3:47min // 10/10
Comment:
in_monochrome says: Seems as if I would always just post anime songs when it comes to the themes. DOWNLOAD THIS IT'S LOVE!! I DEMAND THAT!! D:" It's such an annoying song! XD But so awesome and danceable. It's the opening from the anime Excel Saga THE nonesense anime over them all!! In the beginning and in the verse you can hear the one characters coughing or whatever... And later some disturbed talk. It's funny. I love the part at 1:09 <3 Never annoying and great was so close to each other. What are the lyrics about? About banana and I really don't know. But trust me: The ending is even more awful: It's a cat meowing XD; Wahhh~
Click and download, if you dare~
FOUR
Artist: An Cafe
Song: Maple Gunman
5.29 MB // 3:51 min // 8/10
Comment:
kagechii says: You know, if my other pick doesn't qualify so much for the theme, this one should make up for it, by the title alone! XD Come on! Maple Gunman! That title makes even less sense than Drink or Die! Seriously, what the hell is a 'maple gunman'? This song is the one that really got me into An Café, it's so damn catchy, it got stuck in my head after the first listen! @@; Plus J-rocker in a dog suit is hilarious. XD But it didn't help that I only had the video for months before finding a download for this song, so my sister had to suffer through a loop of this song and video until I had an mp3 file for my iPod.
Gungun! XDD
~~~♥~~~♥~~~♥~~~
[[in_monochrome's PICKS]]
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Artist: MUCC
Song: Monochuro no keshiki
7,72MB // 5:35min // 10/10
Watch the English sub on youtube!
Comment: Because of my disappointment that I couldn't see MUCC on Tuesday when they were playing in Hamburg (what is just a few miles away from me x-x) I start my picks with my favorite song of them. It has just the perfect mix. That special feeling and ignore me, cause I will praise this song now that it makes your ears bleed! :D This song doesn't really sound like a MUCC song. It's different to their others, but still undeniable MUCC. Monochuro no keshiki begins with quietly incoming guitar-sounds and slowly getting faster drums and bass. The beginning is a pretty good introduction to what follows. Tatsourou sings a bit, then some music again and a wonderful bridge where you can hear Yukkes bass and some sweet guitar-noises from Miya and then another bridge and... the chours blows you away! <3 I simply love it when he sings "Kimi e todoku youni" ("To get to you") it sounds so wonderful longing. After the chrous, about 2:49 the song gets more dramatic and Miyas guitar playing... *-* I really admire him for having so much control over his intrument. He's awesome! Within the further minute Tatsurous voice reaches some of the best singing parts. Damn! I like how he sings that 'R'~ :D The end of this song is also pretty. All in all this is a utterly beautiful, yet very sad, but also slightly making hope song. It has the perfect mix and doesn't get that annoying as some of MUCCs other songs. It's mellow, but powerless. And very recommended.
[On a sidenote: The lyrics are wonderful too - I recommend watching the sub that you can find on my youtube account for getting the ultimate feeling for this~ :D]
With only one color I'm painting the future...
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Artist: Chihiro Onitsuka
Song: Shine
Lyrics
Single version: 11,73MB // 5:07min // 9/10
Album version: 6,80MB // 4:57min // 9/10
Comment: I was very happy when I saw how many people had downloaded the song I posted last rotation x3 So I decided to pick another song this time. Shine does exist in two versions. The single one and the album one. The single one is much more catchy and has a total different - almost happy atmosphere - what actually doesn't fit the lyrics at all o.O; It has drums, violins and a very catchy background. Also the piano sounds different. I really like the album one (It was the first song I heard of her.), but also love the single one - just in another way. Right after you listened to the single version and turn on this one you will know what I mean when I say that this fits the theme better. It's just Chihiro, her beautiful voice (that sounds just very pure) and the piano. It's very simple, but melodic and sad. In the end both songs have their own charm and which one ever you'll like better, make sure to download and listen to both :] ["It pressed me, it pressed me, it crushed me... again and again..." in the single version it's just so amazing T__T]
Single version
Album version
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Artist: Janne da Arc
Song: suicide note
Translation of the lyrics
3,39MB // 3:26min // 8/10
Comment: (Have I spelled it right?) To describe it in four words: Ska and damn catchy. Just sad that his voice isn't recorded that great. A bit too low. The title is, well... read the lyrics. They are awesome!! :D I need some more songs from them - I have way too less to say anything more about this band...
Please, teacher, don't teach me stuff I don't need to know~
kagechii's PICKS
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Artist: SID
Song: Chapter One
10.6 MB // 4:38 min // 10/10
Comments: Chapter One is so pretty, it's one of my favorite songs by SID. I like the quality of Mao's voice as he sings, it's so light and almost carefree, in fact, this whole song seems to be that way, but not fluffy. I hope that's what the concept of Chapter One is, because if it's not, this just shows that I'm a totally retard when it comes to interpreting tone and whatnot. XD And I just figured out that I can be a sucker for classical instruments as there is a violin included, it seems to 'replace' the guitar since I don't think I can hear it. I hear a bass guitar and the drums, but not really an electric guitar.
Violins, yay!
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Artist: JUN
Song: Funny Place
6.86 MB // 5:00 min // 9/10
Comments: JUN is the guitarist of Phantasmagoria, a band which I don't really listen to that much, and this is one of the tracks of his first solo single, the only one with vocals. Since JUN is a guitarist, naturally the music is what the songs focus more on, but if that's him singing (hey just cuz it's a solo work doesn't necessarily mean the artist will do the singing), he's pretty decent. o.o; His solo work is interesting, it sounds a bit like hide's, but still different. I guess that's one of the reasons why I like it. ^^; It’s pretty good though. :D Definitely a song guitar fans will appreciate.
Funny places exist all over the world
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Artist: Pierrot
Song: Home Sick
4.91 MB // 3:34 min // 8/10
Comments: Home Sick starts right out with Kirito singing, although his voice seems a bit digitally altered in the intro, along with the guitar music. But that's only in the intro, the rest of the song is pretty normal. I really like the music for this. You can hear the bass in this song pretty well, and the drums, there seems to be a... static-like quality(?) to some of the beats, although now that I think about it, it's probably just the cymbals. XD; I am so not a music expert, I'm sorry, I really need to read up on some basic terms when I have the time. x_x;
Download~ :D
REQUESTS!
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Artist: Kagrra,
Song:Haru Urara
4,60MB // 5:01min // 9/10
Requested by: electricdolphin
Comment:
kagechii says: I first heard this song from one of their video clips of their Sacra photobook so this falls in two of the same categories as Maple Gunman: instantly hooked and one of the most elusive songs ever. I didn't even know the title even though it's the first words of the song! XD But as a result, I got to listen to many other Kagrra, songs before I finally found it. Haru Urara is one of my favorite Kagrra, songs, I'll always put it on repeat when it comes up on shuffle, it's so pretty. (I've probably used this word too much in this rotation's song descriptions.) It really is, and it's also kind of bouncy. XD I love the guitars in this, there also seems to be another instrument I can't identify in the background that adds to the prettiness. X3 And it still amazes me how high of notes Isshi can hit when he has a relatively deep speaking voice. o.o;
in_monochrome says: This song scares me a bit, but well.... it's Kagrra,. Not the best song to start with this band, but maybe a good one to get to know what kind of music they make :D I personally think that it's catchy... and it makes me a bit like a zombie, singing along while the chorus XD;
DOWNLOAD!!
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Artist: AYA
Song: Shadow on the road
4,08MB // 4:428min // 10/10
Requested by: Anonymous
Comment:
in_monochrome says: I think it's funny that someone requested this song, cause I actually wanted to put it up for this rotation anyway. [And cause it's such an amazing song that I really adore.] I know that Kage probably won't like this song... but I think Ayas voice sounds so raw, but brilliant here. No matter if she's almost whispering or does some strong singing parts. I'm also in love with the mix of the instruments - cause you can hear and feel every single note. Even if I just understand a few lines... I think one doesn't have to know what the lyrics are about to get a good feeling for it. The kind of music has an own way to tell you the story ;D Recommended download.
kagechii says: I really don't listen to female vocalists, I'm not sure why. I just don't. =\ This is pretty good, but there's just something in her voice that doesn’t quite appeal to me. *hides from AYA fans* I don't hate it, but I don't really love it. But at least I like the music? Maybe it's just because I've been listening to guys for so long. XDD
Two shadows standing on the road~
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Artist: ZWEI
Song: Infinity
6,51MB // 4:44min // 9/10
Requested by: Anonymous
Comment:
in_monochrome says: Infinity is a very slow and sad song. Just the voice of the singer and a very strong piano. The whole song has a beautiful, powerful, but melancholic atmosphere. While the verses are rather soft, the chorus comes with her utterly beatiful voice and has partly something heart-stabbing T__T It's such a sad song and I love it. Great ballad.
kagechii says: Oooh, piano music, me likee! X3 *shot for stupidity* Another song with a female singer? Erm, I'm not sure if Zwei is a solo artist or not so if I get my pronouns messed up, I'm sorry. I like this girl's voice a little better than AYA's, but I still think I need to get used to female vocals before putting out a real opinion so, for this song and AYA's, look to Anni-chan's comments. ^^
Click and download.
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Artist: LM.C
Song: Ultra Bit ~Interlude~
987 KB // 0:25 min // 3/10
Requested by: Anonymous
Comment:
kagechii says: This is basically just a weird bunch of noises stuck in between Rock the LM.C and Funny Phantom on the Trailers [GOLD] single, not really much to say about this 'song'. =S Aside from, since I hadn't listened to the single before sticking it on my iPod, so when this came up, I started freaking out because I thought I'd broken either my headphones or iPod itself. XD;
in_monochrome says: *points at the rating and goes* XD This is ridicolous...
Song? More track... or maybe more a bunch of weird noises...
Okay, friends~ that's our music for this time.
"If you're happy and you know it go and download some good music! :D"
AGAIN: Please leave a comment, if you take something~!!
Baibai for now. We hope to see you again in two weeks with brandnew music and more pyscho rambling!! :D
*waves*
Uuuuwww~
And now: HELLO to everyone who came around or found the way to our small mp3 rotation page~
As you've maybe already seen: We have a shiny new layout! Which I'm totally in love with xD So I hope you all like it!! [It's much better than the last in any case...]
The rotation isn't complete yet, but will be tonight x) DONE! X3
Cause I saw that Kage and me currently caused a lot of confusion lately about who is who, because we both use the same account to reply to comments (usually) and who actually always postes this rotation and writes this stupid text no one reads anyway... :D Here's the answer no for everyone: I, in_monochrome, am the one who is responsible for writing the introducing and welcoming text. I also code the rotation (yes, I'm doing everything in HTML, cause Rich-Text hates me x-x), put all our comments and uploads, pictures and so on up into one huge text and post it Saturdays right here.
To avoid all the confusion Kage and me came to the conclusion to put our names (~Kage & ~Anni-chan) under all our comments we make with fukainoyami, so that you actually know who you're talking to, since we both love chatting with our visitors :D *face palm*
I like to point this out (useless): If you're an LJ user feel free to add this rotation to your friendslist! :]
To end this whole babble I say something about the current rotation:
♣ Once again some Diru spam! XD OMG YAY! [Or what you maybe think: OMG NO!! x-x] I swear this is the last time! But we simply can't ignore Toshiya now! D: Not now after we already spammed Fukai no Yami with birthday specials for all the other members x__X So just enjoy or not, but don't complain.
♣ This week I chose the theme. I hope you like it! [Though I really thought I would find more songs on my computer for this theme ^^; Ummm...] Just one question: Do you want us to pick a serious theme for rotation 14 or do you want us to go on with coming up with idiotic random themes? XD Let us know people!
That's all for the this time. Please do enjoy our music for these two weeks and drop a nice comment, if you should take something, like what you hear/read/see or just tell us how goddamn awesome we are!! :DD *disappears to nowhere*
Click, click for the RULES & REQUESTS :D
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOSHIYA~!!
Bassist of the awesome Jrock band Dir en grey~ :D
31th March 1977
And to honor him on his 30th birthday... Kage and me picked three songs he wrote and two videos with the focus on him. So: ENJOY! :D [Toshiya also co-wrote Raison d'etre and has an awesome bass solo in Cage, but since these songs are very popular... I think many people will already have them ^^] (also no banner, cause I can't make graphics XD)
Ichi~
Song: engirys cimredophy +) an injection
7,28MB // 5:16 min // 10/10
Translation
Comment:
in_monochrome says: Oh my... x) Since I read the lyrics I like this song even more XD; And I better don't tell you what this about. *coughs* But since it's Dir en grey you probably already know what this could be about... engirys cimredophy +) an injection is from their monster-work "Macabre" (which comletely I worship) The song is very dynamic and begins right over - with a very sychronized mix of the instruments what is a pleasure for your ears. Kaoru creates some extreme strange noises with his guitar. Like scratching or something like that - total guitar abuse. Toshiyas bass is very audiable the whole time and there's simply no thought wasted on that it isn't written by him - it's just outstanding. The song gives me a very creepy feeling... Can't put it into words... one of those songs I can't describe at all x-x;
kagechii says: My first Diru song (either this or Macabre, I got both at the same time) so, automatic love! X3 The music is great, along with Kyo's voice. Seriously, what drew me to Dir en grey's music was how different it was compared to American music. It's got this creepy-cool feel to it, plus the lyrics are 'lovely'. XD The guitars are just amazing and Kyo's voice... I really miss it. D: Stupid possible Western influences. D< But I guess that's kind of what helped bring Diru overseas, to Europe and the U.S. I'm still secretly (but now not so much secretly XD;) hoping that they'll surprise the newer fans with music like this in the future. 8D
White powder, expose my naked belly
Ni~
Song: Erode
5.04 MB // 6:29 min // 6/10
Translation
Comment:
kagechii says: While the Missa mini-album isn't really my favorite release by Dir en grey, Erode's not... too bad. It's not my least favorite song at least? Kyo’s voice is kind of odd in this, it's a little on the nasally and drawn out side. XD; The music's not as catchy as the other two songs Toshiya's written, but it's not too bad.
in_monochrome says: Some one will propably kill me for saying this, but it's one of my anti-faves. Toshiya = awesome, guitar-solo = LOVE, Music = okay, Kyo = >_> I just happen to don't like Missa that much ^^;;
That first and final night has passed
San~
Song: Bottom of the Death Valley @ 5 Ugly Kingdom
8,25MB // 6:00 min // 10/10
Watch the English sub on youtube~
Comment:
kagechii says: Since Toshiya composed this song, it would seem natural for it to have a strong bass line no? :D The bass intro with…unrecognizable sounds is just awesome. X3 I love how the bass guitar is the main instrument backing Kyo's voice for the first minute and then the other instruments come in. Kyo sings through the majority of Bottom of Death Valley with the occasional growly screams(?) here and there where they always fit in the song just right.
in_monochrome says: More bass love isn't possible! :D One of my all time favorites. Awesome composition. Awesome sound of all instruments. Awesome live (from a great concert btw <3). And awesome lyrics. Everything equals just so perfect with each other. This is a song everyone should love! Even those who usually don't like Dir en grey. It's one of the best song!! [At least in my opinion...] The solos are just genuis *starts praising again* >_> I adore Dies and Toshiyas solos so much. Kyo voice sounds breath-taking, strong, powerful and no matter if he's whispering, screaming or simply blows you away with his amazing voice: It's great. And it makes me remember why I love Dir en grey so much that I can't describe it anymore, but lose myself in senseless babbling x)
DOWNLOAD or I'll do bad things to you! XD [And @ Kaoru: Let Toshiya write more songs, you idiot! XD]
My Sister, Obscene Sister, be fucked, be played, drowned
Shi~
Clip: Toshiya and the toy tank
6,37MB // 0:53 min // 10/10
Comment:
kagechii says: As the clip title implies, Totchi found himself a toy tank with which to wreak havoc upon the crew. XD; Although I guess I'd be doing the same thing to my friends if I got my hands on a remote-controlled toy tank. Let's just be grateful that neither he or I will be operating a real war tank machine anytime soon. He's so cute, I love the little (or rather very tall o.o;) goofball. XD More J-rockers should have clips of them acting immature. :D
in_monochrome says: I think at the beginning we see Kyo playing with it. [And Kaorus laugh! XDD *dies* (For those who don't hear it: It's at 0:11~ You can't see him though...)] Toshiya seems to have a bit too much fun with that thing XD
Go~
Video: All Angles on Toshiya (Kodou live @ It Withers & Withers)
35,64MB // 3:43 min // 8/10
Comment:
kagechii says: (coming soon~)
in_monochrome says: I wanted to pick 'dead tree', but I let Kage decide so... it's Kodou :D Sorry, for the soundquality... I have no clue why it's so bad x-x; Not much to say about this: Toshiya bounces around, looks hot, is all sweaty and disappears in the dark from time to time XD; The crowd's singing along causes me shivers all the time...
All Angles on Totchi.... yummy :D
~♥~~♥~~♥~
THEME~
And our next randomly-picked theme IS: NONE-SENSE!!
"The perfect theme for me, cause I simply can't do anything wrong with this and don't even need to use my brain!", I thought and the opened my Media Player and despaired by not finding anything that wasn't Miyavi or An Cafe! XD So... FAILED x-x; -- in_monochrome
ONE
Artist: hide
Song: D.O.D. [Drink or Die]
2.08 MB // 2:16 min // 8/10
Comment:
kagechii says: Trust hide to compose a song about alcohol. XD As random as that seems, it's pretty good in my opinion. Eh, his vocals are a bit on the nasally side in this song, but that's okay! This is such a fun song, I like how it speeds up near the end. I've seen a bit of a video of a live performance of this, it was so awesome! *_* (But sadly, I don't know where that video clip went! ToT) He actually got some of his security peoples to chug a big bottle of alcohol, I think it was beer, in the little intro that was added on in the live. XDD
DANDANDAN!
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Artist: Miyavi
Song: Shiawase Nara te o Tatakou ("If you happy and you know it clap your hands" in Japanese :D)
5,62MB // 4:05 min // 10/10
Comment:
in_monochrome says: I actually don't have much to say to this. It's Miyavi, it's live and it's just so damn cute! XD Quote. Within the whole song he tells the crowd to do some odd things and they really do :D It's just weird, but we know how Miyavi is. He always has to babble and has to make a fool of himself. He reminds me of myself.... >_> 3:28 = \(*O*)/ HOOOO~ Really!! Check it out~ :D
If you're happy clap your hands~
THREE
Artist: Excel Saga Opening
Song: Ai (Chuuseishin)
3,47MB // 3:47min // 10/10
Comment:
in_monochrome says: Seems as if I would always just post anime songs when it comes to the themes. DOWNLOAD THIS IT'S LOVE!! I DEMAND THAT!! D:" It's such an annoying song! XD But so awesome and danceable. It's the opening from the anime Excel Saga THE nonesense anime over them all!! In the beginning and in the verse you can hear the one characters coughing or whatever... And later some disturbed talk. It's funny. I love the part at 1:09 <3 Never annoying and great was so close to each other. What are the lyrics about? About banana and I really don't know. But trust me: The ending is even more awful: It's a cat meowing XD; Wahhh~
Click and download, if you dare~
FOUR
Artist: An Cafe
Song: Maple Gunman
5.29 MB // 3:51 min // 8/10
Comment:
kagechii says: You know, if my other pick doesn't qualify so much for the theme, this one should make up for it, by the title alone! XD Come on! Maple Gunman! That title makes even less sense than Drink or Die! Seriously, what the hell is a 'maple gunman'? This song is the one that really got me into An Café, it's so damn catchy, it got stuck in my head after the first listen! @@; Plus J-rocker in a dog suit is hilarious. XD But it didn't help that I only had the video for months before finding a download for this song, so my sister had to suffer through a loop of this song and video until I had an mp3 file for my iPod.
Gungun! XDD
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Artist: MUCC
Song: Monochuro no keshiki
7,72MB // 5:35min // 10/10
Watch the English sub on youtube!
Comment: Because of my disappointment that I couldn't see MUCC on Tuesday when they were playing in Hamburg (what is just a few miles away from me x-x) I start my picks with my favorite song of them. It has just the perfect mix. That special feeling and ignore me, cause I will praise this song now that it makes your ears bleed! :D This song doesn't really sound like a MUCC song. It's different to their others, but still undeniable MUCC. Monochuro no keshiki begins with quietly incoming guitar-sounds and slowly getting faster drums and bass. The beginning is a pretty good introduction to what follows. Tatsourou sings a bit, then some music again and a wonderful bridge where you can hear Yukkes bass and some sweet guitar-noises from Miya and then another bridge and... the chours blows you away! <3 I simply love it when he sings "Kimi e todoku youni" ("To get to you") it sounds so wonderful longing. After the chrous, about 2:49 the song gets more dramatic and Miyas guitar playing... *-* I really admire him for having so much control over his intrument. He's awesome! Within the further minute Tatsurous voice reaches some of the best singing parts. Damn! I like how he sings that 'R'~ :D The end of this song is also pretty. All in all this is a utterly beautiful, yet very sad, but also slightly making hope song. It has the perfect mix and doesn't get that annoying as some of MUCCs other songs. It's mellow, but powerless. And very recommended.
[On a sidenote: The lyrics are wonderful too - I recommend watching the sub that you can find on my youtube account for getting the ultimate feeling for this~ :D]
With only one color I'm painting the future...
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Artist: Chihiro Onitsuka
Song: Shine
Lyrics
Single version: 11,73MB // 5:07min // 9/10
Album version: 6,80MB // 4:57min // 9/10
Comment: I was very happy when I saw how many people had downloaded the song I posted last rotation x3 So I decided to pick another song this time. Shine does exist in two versions. The single one and the album one. The single one is much more catchy and has a total different - almost happy atmosphere - what actually doesn't fit the lyrics at all o.O; It has drums, violins and a very catchy background. Also the piano sounds different. I really like the album one (It was the first song I heard of her.), but also love the single one - just in another way. Right after you listened to the single version and turn on this one you will know what I mean when I say that this fits the theme better. It's just Chihiro, her beautiful voice (that sounds just very pure) and the piano. It's very simple, but melodic and sad. In the end both songs have their own charm and which one ever you'll like better, make sure to download and listen to both :] ["It pressed me, it pressed me, it crushed me... again and again..." in the single version it's just so amazing T__T]
Single version
Album version
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Artist: Janne da Arc
Song: suicide note
Translation of the lyrics
3,39MB // 3:26min // 8/10
Comment: (Have I spelled it right?) To describe it in four words: Ska and damn catchy. Just sad that his voice isn't recorded that great. A bit too low. The title is, well... read the lyrics. They are awesome!! :D I need some more songs from them - I have way too less to say anything more about this band...
Please, teacher, don't teach me stuff I don't need to know~
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Artist: SID
Song: Chapter One
10.6 MB // 4:38 min // 10/10
Comments: Chapter One is so pretty, it's one of my favorite songs by SID. I like the quality of Mao's voice as he sings, it's so light and almost carefree, in fact, this whole song seems to be that way, but not fluffy. I hope that's what the concept of Chapter One is, because if it's not, this just shows that I'm a totally retard when it comes to interpreting tone and whatnot. XD And I just figured out that I can be a sucker for classical instruments as there is a violin included, it seems to 'replace' the guitar since I don't think I can hear it. I hear a bass guitar and the drums, but not really an electric guitar.
Violins, yay!
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Artist: JUN
Song: Funny Place
6.86 MB // 5:00 min // 9/10
Comments: JUN is the guitarist of Phantasmagoria, a band which I don't really listen to that much, and this is one of the tracks of his first solo single, the only one with vocals. Since JUN is a guitarist, naturally the music is what the songs focus more on, but if that's him singing (hey just cuz it's a solo work doesn't necessarily mean the artist will do the singing), he's pretty decent. o.o; His solo work is interesting, it sounds a bit like hide's, but still different. I guess that's one of the reasons why I like it. ^^; It’s pretty good though. :D Definitely a song guitar fans will appreciate.
Funny places exist all over the world
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Artist: Pierrot
Song: Home Sick
4.91 MB // 3:34 min // 8/10
Comments: Home Sick starts right out with Kirito singing, although his voice seems a bit digitally altered in the intro, along with the guitar music. But that's only in the intro, the rest of the song is pretty normal. I really like the music for this. You can hear the bass in this song pretty well, and the drums, there seems to be a... static-like quality(?) to some of the beats, although now that I think about it, it's probably just the cymbals. XD; I am so not a music expert, I'm sorry, I really need to read up on some basic terms when I have the time. x_x;
Download~ :D
REQUESTS!
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Artist: Kagrra,
Song:Haru Urara
4,60MB // 5:01min // 9/10
Requested by: electricdolphin
Comment:
kagechii says: I first heard this song from one of their video clips of their Sacra photobook so this falls in two of the same categories as Maple Gunman: instantly hooked and one of the most elusive songs ever. I didn't even know the title even though it's the first words of the song! XD But as a result, I got to listen to many other Kagrra, songs before I finally found it. Haru Urara is one of my favorite Kagrra, songs, I'll always put it on repeat when it comes up on shuffle, it's so pretty. (I've probably used this word too much in this rotation's song descriptions.) It really is, and it's also kind of bouncy. XD I love the guitars in this, there also seems to be another instrument I can't identify in the background that adds to the prettiness. X3 And it still amazes me how high of notes Isshi can hit when he has a relatively deep speaking voice. o.o;
in_monochrome says: This song scares me a bit, but well.... it's Kagrra,. Not the best song to start with this band, but maybe a good one to get to know what kind of music they make :D I personally think that it's catchy... and it makes me a bit like a zombie, singing along while the chorus XD;
DOWNLOAD!!
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Artist: AYA
Song: Shadow on the road
4,08MB // 4:428min // 10/10
Requested by: Anonymous
Comment:
in_monochrome says: I think it's funny that someone requested this song, cause I actually wanted to put it up for this rotation anyway. [And cause it's such an amazing song that I really adore.] I know that Kage probably won't like this song... but I think Ayas voice sounds so raw, but brilliant here. No matter if she's almost whispering or does some strong singing parts. I'm also in love with the mix of the instruments - cause you can hear and feel every single note. Even if I just understand a few lines... I think one doesn't have to know what the lyrics are about to get a good feeling for it. The kind of music has an own way to tell you the story ;D Recommended download.
kagechii says: I really don't listen to female vocalists, I'm not sure why. I just don't. =\ This is pretty good, but there's just something in her voice that doesn’t quite appeal to me. *hides from AYA fans* I don't hate it, but I don't really love it. But at least I like the music? Maybe it's just because I've been listening to guys for so long. XDD
Two shadows standing on the road~
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Artist: ZWEI
Song: Infinity
6,51MB // 4:44min // 9/10
Requested by: Anonymous
Comment:
in_monochrome says: Infinity is a very slow and sad song. Just the voice of the singer and a very strong piano. The whole song has a beautiful, powerful, but melancholic atmosphere. While the verses are rather soft, the chorus comes with her utterly beatiful voice and has partly something heart-stabbing T__T It's such a sad song and I love it. Great ballad.
kagechii says: Oooh, piano music, me likee! X3 *shot for stupidity* Another song with a female singer? Erm, I'm not sure if Zwei is a solo artist or not so if I get my pronouns messed up, I'm sorry. I like this girl's voice a little better than AYA's, but I still think I need to get used to female vocals before putting out a real opinion so, for this song and AYA's, look to Anni-chan's comments. ^^
Click and download.
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Artist: LM.C
Song: Ultra Bit ~Interlude~
987 KB // 0:25 min // 3/10
Requested by: Anonymous
Comment:
kagechii says: This is basically just a weird bunch of noises stuck in between Rock the LM.C and Funny Phantom on the Trailers [GOLD] single, not really much to say about this 'song'. =S Aside from, since I hadn't listened to the single before sticking it on my iPod, so when this came up, I started freaking out because I thought I'd broken either my headphones or iPod itself. XD;
in_monochrome says: *points at the rating and goes* XD This is ridicolous...
Song? More track... or maybe more a bunch of weird noises...
Okay, friends~ that's our music for this time.
"If you're happy and you know it go and download some good music! :D"
AGAIN: Please leave a comment, if you take something~!!
Baibai for now. We hope to see you again in two weeks with brandnew music and more pyscho rambling!! :D
*waves*