[fanproject] Sayonara YFCz
There are two events happening on July 4th.
The first is, of course, GACKT's birthday and yeah, we'll try a birthday trend attempt again. I'll post more information regarding times and things in a few days.
But, the second event is the YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz-Sparkly Male Cram School, Happy Birthday Live, Don't Cry, Let's Say Sayonara With Smiles- happy break up live!!
I don't know about anybody else, but I feel disappointed that fans in Japan are having their grand opportunity to say goodbye to YFCz, but international fans aren't. YFCz have toured internationally, had their records released internationally, and released CDs and DVDs that have been recorded internationally. Surely the international fandom should have time to say goodbye too?
So.... I had an idea.
I thought it would be nice to give some messages to the members, from the international fans, to thank them for everything they've done.
I'd really, really like to do this individually, for each member, instead of just dumping them all in GACKT's present box at the live. The members are going to go their separate ways and maybe some of them will never work with GACKT again, so it'd be nice for them to have their own record of how the international DEARS were thankful for their work with YFCz. I think that even if you didn't like YFCz and are happy that they are breaking up, you can still respect the hard work all of the members put into the band and be willing to wish them well.
Because they have worked hard. All of them. And it'd be nice to let them know how much we appreciate that, right?
The live is on July 4th - that's only 11 days away!!! So, we're going to have to move fast and keep things simple if this is going to happen.
How to Participate
1. Write a short message of thanks (or whatever, just be nice!) to the YFCz members individually. Don't make it too long - it doesn't need to an essay so keep it below 200 words
2. You don't have to write to every member, but it'd be nice if they all had a similar number instead of certain members getting lots, and others not getting many... They all contributed! If you can't think of anything to write to a specific member, then keep it general.
So, you could do...
a) Seven unique messages
b) Three unique messages (an example number) and a generic message for the other four
c) Just messages for whoever you want
Nothing will be rejected if it's only for one or two members.
3. Send your messages in English. Different members of the band have different levels of English (I'm pretty sure that one might be fluent.... XD) but even those that can't speak English should find it easy to find someone who can translate it for them. If we send messages through in dozens of different languages, it'll look good, but they won't be able to read them.
4. Include your name, location and message (these are mandatory) and a Twitter/blog/Tumblr/email/whatever if you wish.
5. Email your messages to yfc.comments@gmail.com BEFORE MIDNIGHT ON JULY 2ND (JAPAN TIME) (so that'll be sometime during the day on July 1st for the rest of the world)
I'll collate all of the messages together, make little books (probably) for each member, and drop them in the present boxes at the live on July 4th.
This isn't an OGYD project only, so spread the word to anyone you know who would like to say thank you and goodbye to YFCz. The more messages they get, the better!
Any questions... ask away! I'm a little unsure as to whether this actually makes any sense to anyone but me right now XD
The first is, of course, GACKT's birthday and yeah, we'll try a birthday trend attempt again. I'll post more information regarding times and things in a few days.
But, the second event is the YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz-Sparkly Male Cram School, Happy Birthday Live, Don't Cry, Let's Say Sayonara With Smiles- happy break up live!!
I don't know about anybody else, but I feel disappointed that fans in Japan are having their grand opportunity to say goodbye to YFCz, but international fans aren't. YFCz have toured internationally, had their records released internationally, and released CDs and DVDs that have been recorded internationally. Surely the international fandom should have time to say goodbye too?
So.... I had an idea.
I thought it would be nice to give some messages to the members, from the international fans, to thank them for everything they've done.
I'd really, really like to do this individually, for each member, instead of just dumping them all in GACKT's present box at the live. The members are going to go their separate ways and maybe some of them will never work with GACKT again, so it'd be nice for them to have their own record of how the international DEARS were thankful for their work with YFCz. I think that even if you didn't like YFCz and are happy that they are breaking up, you can still respect the hard work all of the members put into the band and be willing to wish them well.
Because they have worked hard. All of them. And it'd be nice to let them know how much we appreciate that, right?
The live is on July 4th - that's only 11 days away!!! So, we're going to have to move fast and keep things simple if this is going to happen.
How to Participate
1. Write a short message of thanks (or whatever, just be nice!) to the YFCz members individually. Don't make it too long - it doesn't need to an essay so keep it below 200 words
2. You don't have to write to every member, but it'd be nice if they all had a similar number instead of certain members getting lots, and others not getting many... They all contributed! If you can't think of anything to write to a specific member, then keep it general.
So, you could do...
a) Seven unique messages
b) Three unique messages (an example number) and a generic message for the other four
c) Just messages for whoever you want
Nothing will be rejected if it's only for one or two members.
3. Send your messages in English. Different members of the band have different levels of English (I'm pretty sure that one might be fluent.... XD) but even those that can't speak English should find it easy to find someone who can translate it for them. If we send messages through in dozens of different languages, it'll look good, but they won't be able to read them.
4. Include your name, location and message (these are mandatory) and a Twitter/blog/Tumblr/email/whatever if you wish.
5. Email your messages to yfc.comments@gmail.com BEFORE MIDNIGHT ON JULY 2ND (JAPAN TIME) (so that'll be sometime during the day on July 1st for the rest of the world)
I'll collate all of the messages together, make little books (probably) for each member, and drop them in the present boxes at the live on July 4th.
This isn't an OGYD project only, so spread the word to anyone you know who would like to say thank you and goodbye to YFCz. The more messages they get, the better!
Any questions... ask away! I'm a little unsure as to whether this actually makes any sense to anyone but me right now XD