last.fm meme
When was the last time I was posting so much?.. I can't even remember. But it doesn't matter.
I've seen this meme on dio_elaclaire's LJ and remembered I actually did something like that some time ago. Yet my top 50 has changed notably since then, and I only posted it on last.fm anyway. Here it is.
01. What's your favorite song by 15? (Amuro Namie)
Baby don't cry. I like several others too but if not for this track, I'd never give Namie another chance after she disappointed me with her early career.
02. How did you get into 20? (NEWS)
I saw Akaku Moyuru Taiyou, Kibou Yell and Cherish PVs, all at once. Back then I couldn't be further from thinking that I will actually *listen* to them. But good memories do wonders to catchy songs.
03. Who is your favorite member in 1? (Chara)
Chara. And Chara. Oh, and Chara. And, did I forget Chara?
04. What's your favorite lyric bit by 29? (V6)
it's hard to choose, but I think I'll go with this:
DO YOU... DO YOU WANNA BE FREEDOM?
donna ashita mo osorezu ni
kizutsuku bakari no LONELY HEART
buchikowaseba ii
DO YOU... DO YOU KNOW YOUR TRUE TENDERNESS?
sore wa dare ni mo niteinai
kimi ga kimi de iru tame ni
sagasu mono wo oshiete
sorry for romaji, I just copied it straight from my lyrics folder.
05. Have you ever seen 22 live? (Plastic Tree)
NO! And I could!! I didn't know about that concert at all :(
06. What's your favorite album from 10? (Ryohei)
His best of. I love the additional songs the most.
07. Do you own any merchandise from 3? (Shiina Ringo)
Yes, I just got my first Shiina CD a few days ago, as a farewell present from one of my dear Japanese students. I was meaning to buy Shiina's albums for years, but each time I tried, in the end I would buy something else...
08. What is a good memory you have of 7? (capsule)
My shibuya-kei phase that scared shit of most of my friends. Now, that was the music no one could stand, and it was... great! I finally felt that the 'what-the-hell-are-you-listening-to' looks were justified. But then again, I like current capsule too.
09. Is there a member of the same age as you in 9? (Jazztronik)
Haha, that would be fun if he was :D. But I wonder if someone so young would make such good music...
10. When did you first get into 8? (Faye Wong)
I got 'Eyes on me' single from someone. Didn't care much for title song, but the other two tracks won my heart and that was only the beginning.
11. Who likes 4 along with you? (Luna Sea)
Thousands and thousands of people :). They deserve it.
12. Which song did you first hear from 16? (Wheesung)
I honestly don't remember.
13. What song made you fall in love with 5? (Buck-Tick)
Gessekai. I still adore it.
14. Which song do you not like by 18? (Utada Hikaru)
There's much more than one! But I don't remember the titles, I just skip those songs.
15. Why do like 14's songs? (bice)
Because she's pure magic. Original, inventive, and still so soothing. She's almost a symbol of what I call 'slightly autistic yet surprisingly satisfying' kind of music.
16. Where did you first hear 6? (Wang Lee Hom)
I downloaded some ballad very long time ago, didn't like it and forgot it. Then I stumbled upon on some Malesian(?) girl's multiply where the owner's favourite chinese r'n'b tracks were listed and he was there... and he was there... and he was there...
17. How long was 19 a singer before you liked them? (MUCC)
Let me see... they started in 1997 and I'm in since Zekuu, so... 6 years.
18. Does 13 have a song that gives you a bad memory? (KAT-TUN)
No, but they have many disappointing ones.
19. When did you get into 17? (Crystal Kay)
Back in high school when I was still more into hard stuff, she cheered me up on a bad hair day. I'm with her ever since.
20. How long have you been into 2? (Bonnie Pink)
Hard to tell. Remembered her after Rurouni Kenshin, couldn't find her albums, got a few songs, wanted more, struggled to get it, and then BOOM, Even So was released and I registered at jpopsuki.
21. If 11 had a concert 300 miles away, would you drive there to see them? (m-flo)
I don't think so. This kind of music is cool on records, but I don't need to see them live.
22. How many cds do you own of 12? (Clazziquai Project)
Sadly, none. But that's prone to change in near future, my birthday is approaching...
23. Does 21 have a song that makes you cry? (Monday Michiru)
No, but I'm generally not a crying type.
24. Does 27 have a song that makes you happy? (BoA)
erm.... Beautiful Flowers... maybe... or Shine We Are
25. Does 23 have a song that makes you smile? (Se7en)
Hikari! Entrance! But it's him in both PVs that makes me smile. As for Korean tracks, nothing beats Get up and dance. No matter what the lyrics really are, I do hear him singing 'everyday is so gay' and I can't help a banana face.
26. What's the last song you've listened to from 28? (melody.)
I can't remember so it was probably Dreamin' away. Unless m-flo loves counts, I've listened to Miss you recently.
27. Is there a song by 32 that you've listened to more than 30 times? (Sakamoto Maaya)
I haven't listened to anything by her in years! But no, the highest count is 18 for Yukka.
28. What is a song from 50 that you've only listened to once? (Merry)
Precious (Luna Sea cover).
29. Is there a song you are sick of hearing by 24? (Fantastic Plastic Machine)
No. It's not like I know anybody beside myself who listens to them and could force me to do it more than I want anyway.
30. What song got you into 40? (Frou Frou)
Must be dreaming. Heard it in an anime music video and felt I *HAD TO* find more.
31. What is your favorite single by 25? (Arashi)
Like I could answer '-_-. OK, currently it's Truth, but it's different every mood swing. Just like with 99% of other artists anyway.
32. If 49 hated you, what would you do? (FAKE?)
Both of them? I would be devastated T_T. And I would probably keep leaving anonymous hand-made cookie packs with a card saying 'please don't hate me' in front of Ino's door.
33. What would you say if 42 or one of the members from 42 asked you out? (L'Arc En Ciel)
What would YOU say?!!! hehehe
Honestly, I'd be totally lost. I respect them as musicians but I don't see myself dating any of them. But then again going on one date doesn't mean we're gonna be an item or anything, and it's Laruku, so... I guess OK?
34. Would you care if 41 had a boyfriend/girlfriend? (DBSG)
I would care very much if they had boyfriends :D:D:D:D
My yaoi fanfic author's heart would be pleased and I'd bless them for having courage to admit such relationships too.
35. Who has the best voice in 46? (still Epik High)
Taaaaaaablo... or so I wanted to say but the more I listen to them the more I like Mithra's voice. Can't choose after all.
36. Do you think 26 is/are good looking? (Kagrra)
Hmm, their bassist is pretty cute. And now when I think of it, one of the guitarrists too.
37. How many times have you listened to your favorite song by 36? (Cokelat)
last.fm top scrobble is 25 for Dia and Bendera. But my real fav is Hilang, only scrobbled 12 times because it's such a sad song, I can't listen to it too much.
38. How many CDs do you own of 30? (Supercar)
None. Bad me didn't even think of it so far, I guess I still have to get to know them better (said of a band that has 526 scrobbles, I know. But they've released so much it only constitutes for about 2 or 3 listens of each song tops).
39. Is there a song from 38 that makes you mad? (Perfume, PUSHIM)
Perfume and PUSHIM making me mad? Please '-__-
40. Which member from 31 do you want to see go solo? If 31 is only one artist, what would you do if they joined a group? (Spitz)
They're alright as they are, I don't want them to disband. As for side projects, I don't care enough.
41. What does your favorite song from 48 remind you of? (Jurga)
A friend from Lithuania who introduced this great singer to me *_*.
42. Did you hate 43 at first? (Tokyo Jihen)
No, I liked them, but I was a little sad that Shiina's creativity is being stopped by a group of people who want to stay in singular number of genres. But they're a good band.
43. Does your best friend also listen to 33? (Tourbillon)
I bet she wouldn't know who they are, even though I told her at least when they started.
44. Do you think your parents would like 37? (Shoujo Kakumei Utena soundtracks)
Mum would like some instrumentals, but she'd hate Seazar's tracks.
45. Does 47 have a song that makes you want to dance? (Khalil Fong)
Several, but it's more of waving my body around than real dancing. Khalil is to be listened to.
46. Have you ever seen 34 in person? (wyolica)
No and if I ever will, I won't recognize them unless they get introduced.
47. Do you like 44's name? (Zemfira)
I do. It sounds good.
48. Is there someone in 45 that you want to go out with? (MONKEY MAJIK)
No.
49. Do you know anyone that hates 39?
There's no 39.
50. Have you ever danced to a song from 35? (Hirahara Ayaka)
It's not entirely impossible, but I don't think so.
I've seen this meme on dio_elaclaire's LJ and remembered I actually did something like that some time ago. Yet my top 50 has changed notably since then, and I only posted it on last.fm anyway. Here it is.
01. What's your favorite song by 15? (Amuro Namie)
Baby don't cry. I like several others too but if not for this track, I'd never give Namie another chance after she disappointed me with her early career.
02. How did you get into 20? (NEWS)
I saw Akaku Moyuru Taiyou, Kibou Yell and Cherish PVs, all at once. Back then I couldn't be further from thinking that I will actually *listen* to them. But good memories do wonders to catchy songs.
03. Who is your favorite member in 1? (Chara)
Chara. And Chara. Oh, and Chara. And, did I forget Chara?
04. What's your favorite lyric bit by 29? (V6)
it's hard to choose, but I think I'll go with this:
DO YOU... DO YOU WANNA BE FREEDOM?
donna ashita mo osorezu ni
kizutsuku bakari no LONELY HEART
buchikowaseba ii
DO YOU... DO YOU KNOW YOUR TRUE TENDERNESS?
sore wa dare ni mo niteinai
kimi ga kimi de iru tame ni
sagasu mono wo oshiete
sorry for romaji, I just copied it straight from my lyrics folder.
05. Have you ever seen 22 live? (Plastic Tree)
NO! And I could!! I didn't know about that concert at all :(
06. What's your favorite album from 10? (Ryohei)
His best of. I love the additional songs the most.
07. Do you own any merchandise from 3? (Shiina Ringo)
Yes, I just got my first Shiina CD a few days ago, as a farewell present from one of my dear Japanese students. I was meaning to buy Shiina's albums for years, but each time I tried, in the end I would buy something else...
08. What is a good memory you have of 7? (capsule)
My shibuya-kei phase that scared shit of most of my friends. Now, that was the music no one could stand, and it was... great! I finally felt that the 'what-the-hell-are-you-listening-to' looks were justified. But then again, I like current capsule too.
09. Is there a member of the same age as you in 9? (Jazztronik)
Haha, that would be fun if he was :D. But I wonder if someone so young would make such good music...
10. When did you first get into 8? (Faye Wong)
I got 'Eyes on me' single from someone. Didn't care much for title song, but the other two tracks won my heart and that was only the beginning.
11. Who likes 4 along with you? (Luna Sea)
Thousands and thousands of people :). They deserve it.
12. Which song did you first hear from 16? (Wheesung)
I honestly don't remember.
13. What song made you fall in love with 5? (Buck-Tick)
Gessekai. I still adore it.
14. Which song do you not like by 18? (Utada Hikaru)
There's much more than one! But I don't remember the titles, I just skip those songs.
15. Why do like 14's songs? (bice)
Because she's pure magic. Original, inventive, and still so soothing. She's almost a symbol of what I call 'slightly autistic yet surprisingly satisfying' kind of music.
16. Where did you first hear 6? (Wang Lee Hom)
I downloaded some ballad very long time ago, didn't like it and forgot it. Then I stumbled upon on some Malesian(?) girl's multiply where the owner's favourite chinese r'n'b tracks were listed and he was there... and he was there... and he was there...
17. How long was 19 a singer before you liked them? (MUCC)
Let me see... they started in 1997 and I'm in since Zekuu, so... 6 years.
18. Does 13 have a song that gives you a bad memory? (KAT-TUN)
No, but they have many disappointing ones.
19. When did you get into 17? (Crystal Kay)
Back in high school when I was still more into hard stuff, she cheered me up on a bad hair day. I'm with her ever since.
20. How long have you been into 2? (Bonnie Pink)
Hard to tell. Remembered her after Rurouni Kenshin, couldn't find her albums, got a few songs, wanted more, struggled to get it, and then BOOM, Even So was released and I registered at jpopsuki.
21. If 11 had a concert 300 miles away, would you drive there to see them? (m-flo)
I don't think so. This kind of music is cool on records, but I don't need to see them live.
22. How many cds do you own of 12? (Clazziquai Project)
Sadly, none. But that's prone to change in near future, my birthday is approaching...
23. Does 21 have a song that makes you cry? (Monday Michiru)
No, but I'm generally not a crying type.
24. Does 27 have a song that makes you happy? (BoA)
erm.... Beautiful Flowers... maybe... or Shine We Are
25. Does 23 have a song that makes you smile? (Se7en)
Hikari! Entrance! But it's him in both PVs that makes me smile. As for Korean tracks, nothing beats Get up and dance. No matter what the lyrics really are, I do hear him singing 'everyday is so gay' and I can't help a banana face.
26. What's the last song you've listened to from 28? (melody.)
I can't remember so it was probably Dreamin' away. Unless m-flo loves counts, I've listened to Miss you recently.
27. Is there a song by 32 that you've listened to more than 30 times? (Sakamoto Maaya)
I haven't listened to anything by her in years! But no, the highest count is 18 for Yukka.
28. What is a song from 50 that you've only listened to once? (Merry)
Precious (Luna Sea cover).
29. Is there a song you are sick of hearing by 24? (Fantastic Plastic Machine)
No. It's not like I know anybody beside myself who listens to them and could force me to do it more than I want anyway.
30. What song got you into 40? (Frou Frou)
Must be dreaming. Heard it in an anime music video and felt I *HAD TO* find more.
31. What is your favorite single by 25? (Arashi)
Like I could answer '-_-. OK, currently it's Truth, but it's different every mood swing. Just like with 99% of other artists anyway.
32. If 49 hated you, what would you do? (FAKE?)
Both of them? I would be devastated T_T. And I would probably keep leaving anonymous hand-made cookie packs with a card saying 'please don't hate me' in front of Ino's door.
33. What would you say if 42 or one of the members from 42 asked you out? (L'Arc En Ciel)
What would YOU say?!!! hehehe
Honestly, I'd be totally lost. I respect them as musicians but I don't see myself dating any of them. But then again going on one date doesn't mean we're gonna be an item or anything, and it's Laruku, so... I guess OK?
34. Would you care if 41 had a boyfriend/girlfriend? (DBSG)
I would care very much if they had boyfriends :D:D:D:D
My yaoi fanfic author's heart would be pleased and I'd bless them for having courage to admit such relationships too.
35. Who has the best voice in 46? (still Epik High)
Taaaaaaablo... or so I wanted to say but the more I listen to them the more I like Mithra's voice. Can't choose after all.
36. Do you think 26 is/are good looking? (Kagrra)
Hmm, their bassist is pretty cute. And now when I think of it, one of the guitarrists too.
37. How many times have you listened to your favorite song by 36? (Cokelat)
last.fm top scrobble is 25 for Dia and Bendera. But my real fav is Hilang, only scrobbled 12 times because it's such a sad song, I can't listen to it too much.
38. How many CDs do you own of 30? (Supercar)
None. Bad me didn't even think of it so far, I guess I still have to get to know them better (said of a band that has 526 scrobbles, I know. But they've released so much it only constitutes for about 2 or 3 listens of each song tops).
39. Is there a song from 38 that makes you mad? (Perfume, PUSHIM)
Perfume and PUSHIM making me mad? Please '-__-
40. Which member from 31 do you want to see go solo? If 31 is only one artist, what would you do if they joined a group? (Spitz)
They're alright as they are, I don't want them to disband. As for side projects, I don't care enough.
41. What does your favorite song from 48 remind you of? (Jurga)
A friend from Lithuania who introduced this great singer to me *_*.
42. Did you hate 43 at first? (Tokyo Jihen)
No, I liked them, but I was a little sad that Shiina's creativity is being stopped by a group of people who want to stay in singular number of genres. But they're a good band.
43. Does your best friend also listen to 33? (Tourbillon)
I bet she wouldn't know who they are, even though I told her at least when they started.
44. Do you think your parents would like 37? (Shoujo Kakumei Utena soundtracks)
Mum would like some instrumentals, but she'd hate Seazar's tracks.
45. Does 47 have a song that makes you want to dance? (Khalil Fong)
Several, but it's more of waving my body around than real dancing. Khalil is to be listened to.
46. Have you ever seen 34 in person? (wyolica)
No and if I ever will, I won't recognize them unless they get introduced.
47. Do you like 44's name? (Zemfira)
I do. It sounds good.
48. Is there someone in 45 that you want to go out with? (MONKEY MAJIK)
No.
49. Do you know anyone that hates 39?
There's no 39.
50. Have you ever danced to a song from 35? (Hirahara Ayaka)
It's not entirely impossible, but I don't think so.