Beautiful days ~ from here begins our brilliant world
Cross-posted on Gaia, minus the embedding. This is my attempt at posting happier things on journals.
What you have just watched (should you have chosen to do so) is an AMV called "CLAMP in Wonderland 2: 1995-2006" (alternatively and fondly known as "The Most Amazing AMV to be Made in the History of AMVs, Ever. No Lies" by yours truly). It was produced from scratch by a team of professional animators under the direction of CLAMP leader, Nanase Ohkawa, and shows the adventures of the two Mokonas as they travel through various CLAMP universes. I first found this about a year ago, and am still in love with it; so much, in fact, that my love can only be expressed with kittens, chocolate, rainbows, and possibly Arashi, with a healthy side serving of incoherent squeeing.
Yes, it's that fabulous.
(Or, yes, I am just that obsessed with CLAMP. Take your pick.)
The main song is called "Action!" by Maaya Sakamoto. I've translated the lyrics below, if anyone is interested (hey, it's a good song).
***
"Hello", "Goodbye"
"Thank you", "I'm sorry"
"Good morning", "Good night"
Hum a little song, lala lalala~
A strange tale is about to begin
And it starts right here
We don't need anything
The entrance is in front of us--
You can start preparing now
And still make it on time
We've been waiting just for you
(Ready? Action!)
This is a world that no one else knows
All the colours have come together at last
It's completely up to you how the next scene goes
So imagine it (yeah) and collage it (yeah)
Your major role, in your story...
"Hello", "Goodbye"
"Thank you", "I'm sorry"
"Good morning", "Good night"
Once again, from the beginning
Everyone is waiting
To welcome you with applause
This is your story:
The only one in existence
Like a star that has escaped the confines of the screen
It's a bit awkward, but still liberating
(Cut!)
This is a world that doesn't need maps
Once you start walking, the roads are yours to create
This is a journey more dangerous than any legend,
So open the door (yeah), and set your resolve (yeah)
It's a major role, in your own story
Even if you awaken from this dream, it doesn't have to end
As long as you keep wishing for it...
(Ready?)
This is a world that no one else knows
All the colours have come together at last
It's completely up to you how the next scene goes
So imagine it (yeah) and collage it (yeah)
Your major role, in your story...
It's a major role, in your own story...
***
So yeah, this is my happy for today :D
Well, this and the release of Arashi's new single ("Beautiful days" for the win <3) The PV was so gorgeous I got shivers. I want an attic like the set they had. I also want a 2-D frog made of stardust and sparkles, but we won't go there.
Oh, and the last of the Otakara Photo Files came. So now I have the entire set (why so pretty, Aiba, why?).
On top of that, the first half of the Japanese version of Battle Royale (the novel) came in the mail yesterday as well.
Japan loves me, y/y?
(I will own that country one day.)
~Phoenix
Click to viewWhat you have just watched (should you have chosen to do so) is an AMV called "CLAMP in Wonderland 2: 1995-2006" (alternatively and fondly known as "The Most Amazing AMV to be Made in the History of AMVs, Ever. No Lies" by yours truly). It was produced from scratch by a team of professional animators under the direction of CLAMP leader, Nanase Ohkawa, and shows the adventures of the two Mokonas as they travel through various CLAMP universes. I first found this about a year ago, and am still in love with it; so much, in fact, that my love can only be expressed with kittens, chocolate, rainbows, and possibly Arashi, with a healthy side serving of incoherent squeeing.
Yes, it's that fabulous.
(Or, yes, I am just that obsessed with CLAMP. Take your pick.)
The main song is called "Action!" by Maaya Sakamoto. I've translated the lyrics below, if anyone is interested (hey, it's a good song).
***
"Hello", "Goodbye"
"Thank you", "I'm sorry"
"Good morning", "Good night"
Hum a little song, lala lalala~
A strange tale is about to begin
And it starts right here
We don't need anything
The entrance is in front of us--
You can start preparing now
And still make it on time
We've been waiting just for you
(Ready? Action!)
This is a world that no one else knows
All the colours have come together at last
It's completely up to you how the next scene goes
So imagine it (yeah) and collage it (yeah)
Your major role, in your story...
"Hello", "Goodbye"
"Thank you", "I'm sorry"
"Good morning", "Good night"
Once again, from the beginning
Everyone is waiting
To welcome you with applause
This is your story:
The only one in existence
Like a star that has escaped the confines of the screen
It's a bit awkward, but still liberating
(Cut!)
This is a world that doesn't need maps
Once you start walking, the roads are yours to create
This is a journey more dangerous than any legend,
So open the door (yeah), and set your resolve (yeah)
It's a major role, in your own story
Even if you awaken from this dream, it doesn't have to end
As long as you keep wishing for it...
(Ready?)
This is a world that no one else knows
All the colours have come together at last
It's completely up to you how the next scene goes
So imagine it (yeah) and collage it (yeah)
Your major role, in your story...
It's a major role, in your own story...
***
So yeah, this is my happy for today :D
Well, this and the release of Arashi's new single ("Beautiful days" for the win <3) The PV was so gorgeous I got shivers. I want an attic like the set they had. I also want a 2-D frog made of stardust and sparkles, but we won't go there.
Oh, and the last of the Otakara Photo Files came. So now I have the entire set (why so pretty, Aiba, why?).
On top of that, the first half of the Japanese version of Battle Royale (the novel) came in the mail yesterday as well.
Japan loves me, y/y?
(I will own that country one day.)
~Phoenix