UPDATE 摩天楼オペラ 「Justice」 / Matenrou Opera

King Record has uploaded the PV for Matenrou Opera's newest album Justice on their Youtube Channel!! It's actually quite simple, with good SFX. I like the video but the song itself is quite good. I have to say that the whole atmosphere created by both the song and PV is quite interesting but good. It sends a powerful message without even knowing the lyrics. Therefore, the lyrics would make it even more amazing... I must find them once they are available.

Anyways, here`s the PV so that you can judge it and the song for yourself!

So I already did start a report of their new album. (Click here) for more info on it.

さぁ

またねぇ！！

アマンダ　＾＿＾

Gackt 「Until the Last Day」 NEW RELEASE!!

Gackt is going to release his latest single on February 22! I can't wait to hear how this one turns out. His past songs have been pretty good, so I hope he's able to keep up the good work! An added bonus is that 「Until the Last Day」 is also the main theme of the theatrical anime titled "Dragon Age - Blood Mage no Seisen" so it should have some real power behind it.
Until The Last Day [CD+DVD] / GACKT

Until The Last Day / GACKT

Please support Gackt and all other Visual Kei bands that you listen to... without your support, they may be forced to disband. It's always a sad thing when they do disband. So please help stop them from disbanding.
Buy their music! or at least don't pirate their songs!!!

It really is a sad, sad, thing to do.　：（

おやすみ！！

アマンダ　＾＿＾

アンド「夢遊の籠」 / And 「Muyu no Kago」

And is releasing their third new single [夢遊の籠 (Muyu no Kago)] on April 25th. There will be two types.
The first Edition will have two CD tracks and a DVD. The second Edition will only have three CD tracks. I will get more information for you once it has been released and I find the time.

Muyu no Kago [A-TYPE/CD+DVD] / And

Muyu no Kago [B-TYPE] / And

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I really don't like the fact that I don't have a lot of time do blog, but right now I have midterms and papers that need to be written...

I do have a week-long break on the 20th though! So I should be able to put forth some good reviews and more updates when possible!

I really appreciate those people that do read my blogs. I hope to keep giving you my thoughts on Visual Kei music. If you do have any suggestions as to what I should listen to, and maybe do a review on, just leave a comment!

みんな　ありがとうございます！！

またねぇ！！

アマンダ　＾＿＾

Update on New Single 「Mimic」 by ナイトメア

こんにちは！！！！
Hello guys!
Sorry for the lack of blog postings. |Uni gotten me swamped right now but I did manage to update the blog on Nightmare's new single entitled "Mimic". The track-list has been finalized and CD-Japan has updated the links so I have also finally found the time to update my links...
So take a look at it! ：Ｄ
Ｃｌｉｃｋ　ｈｅｒｅ

おやすみなさい！！

アマンダ

A quick message. Phantasmagoria 「幻想曲~Eternal Silence~」 / 「Gensoukyoku ~Eternal Silence~」

A message to my readers:
Hey guys!
So I did say that  I was going to do more reviews, I just wasn't sure when they'd be able to go up right?
Well, I was able to get this one up today, obviously, and I'm going to try to get another one up tomorrow... but don't count on it.
I'm going to try to do at least one every two days or so. If I can do more, the EVEN BETTER!!!!
If not, then I'm sorry, but my studies do have to come first...
See you soon hopefully!

And now for the review:

This has to be my most favorite slow song from Phantasmagoria!! The whole concept that this song portrays is just beautiful! Riku's voice manages to to be soft, yet strong, and the lyrics are very meaningful. The instruments compliment Riku's voice very well, loud when they need to be, but not overwhelmingly so that Riku's voice gets lost in them.

Riku's English is a  little hard to understand...
I thought he was saying something like "I will shatter" when it really was "I wish heaven"
and I had no clue what he was saying in the end.

Until I found the lyrics and found out he's saying "I will look at flower" and keeps repeating "flower".
But this song is too good to complain about those things.
Now I do know what he's saying in English... it just has a slightly heavier accent since , obviously, English isn't his native language. ：Ｐ


The video itself is also fitting to the song, and the band's visual effect is really, really, good looking.

Anyways, here's the song for you to all enjoy!!

Unfortunately, Phantasmagoria is no longer a band. Even so, the bass Kisaki and the Vocalist Riku have collaborated into another band called 凛~the end of corruption world~　or just 凛. They are a really good band, and some of their songs do sound similar to what Phantasmagoria's songs did. I suppose it does make sense since Kisaski and Riku are both in the band, but it also shows that they, or at least one of them, are/were the lyrical and instrumental composers of the music.It's nice in a way because Phantasmagoria music lives inside 凛 now. So it hasn't died!! ：Ｄ

Unfortunately, it seems that you are not able to get this song anymore... unless it is available on i-tunes or something of the similar sort.... ：（

Well, I should be going,

さぁ

またねぇ！！

アマンダ

v[Neu] 「Restless」 New Album Release

Hey!

Sorry for not blogging for a bit...
i'll get some reviews up soon.
I'm taking 6 classes right now and it's mostly reading, so I need to catch up on reading and I am making reviews... Just need to get them finished. Don't want to be really lazy just because I don't have time. ：Ｐ
So please be patient while I get a balance on everything!   :)

Not many details have been posted yet... but v[Neu] is releasing a new album titled 「Restless」 on March 14th.
Two editions will have a DVD included, all of them have 11 songs, and the third edition has a bonus track.

Restless [w/ DVD, Limited Edition / Type A] / v (Neu)

Restless [w/ DVD, Limited Edition / Type B] / v (Neu)

Restless [Regular Edition] / v (Neu)

I'll give the track-list once I get it.  ^_^

さぁ

またねぇ！！

アマンダ

A - エース 3rd Single Release!!!

A - エース is finally going to do a new release! Last year they came out with their Album entitled "Black and White" but haven't done anything else since...
But now they are!!!!
It'll be available on March 14th!!

：Ｄ　：Ｄ　：Ｄ　：Ｄ　：Ｄ　：Ｄ　：Ｄ

Can you tell that i'm excited???

Well, I haven't done any reviews about Ace songs... but that'll be remedied...
They really are a good group!
Look forward to more details about this single.... and a review of one of their best songs EVA!!!!!

ナイトメア 「Mimic」 / Nightmare NEW RELEASE!

UPDATE: The link have been updated and the songs finalized!!

Nightmare is going to release a new single on February 29th titled Mimic.
There will be three versions to this single.
Edition A [CD/DVD]
[CD]
1. Mimic
2. PARANOID

[DVD]
1. Mimic PV

Edition B [CD/DVD]

[CD]
1. Mimic
2. PARANOID

[DVD]
1. PARANOID PV

Edition C [CD]

1. Mimic
2. PARANOID
3. Honesty

These singles have not been updated by CD Japan yet. I got the song titles from their OHP. As such, there is a chance of some variation and I'll keep updating when that info comes out.

Edition B [CD/DVD]

Edition A [CD/DVD]

Edition C [CD]

 So... keep a look-out for when I update the links and get a confirmation on the songs (although i would think that it's a pretty concrete list since it is on their homepage...)

Anyways these updates will be extra to the song reviews that I do. So keep a look out for my regular review blog coming up tonight! :D


さぁ
またねぇ！！

アマンダ

ダウト Music Nippon (D=OUT)

Sorry for the day skip... was busy all day and had to get up early cuz  uni decided to start today... ：Ｐ

Well... ダウト has done it again... they went major with their single 「One」 and it is a pretty good song. Just slower and not as hyped up as the songs before they went major. Even their slow songs were better back in their Indies days than they are now... but OH WELL.
This is the way they are now and they probably won't change back... :'(
Anyways... back to the album I'm SUPPOSED to be talking about. ：Ｄ
So the Album will come in three forms:
(Sorry there are no pictures for the albums yet... I'll update that and give more info when available!)

All three copies have 13 songs
#1 FESTA.
#2 MUSIC NIPPON
#3 全身全霊LIVES (Zenshin Zenrei LIVES)
#4 最後の晩餐 (Saigo no Bansan)
#5 バラ色の人生 (Bara Iro no Jinsei)
#6 ROMAN REVOLUTION
#7 素晴らしい世界 (Subarashii Sekai)
#8 サイケデリコ∞サイケデリコ (Psychedelic∞Psychedelic)
#9 カウントダウン (Countdown)
#10 BUDDHA COMPLEX
#11 思ひ出港町 (Omohi Shyukko Machi)
#12 ONE
#13 生にしがみつく (Nama ni Shigamitsuku)

Music Nippon [CD+DVD] [Limited Edition - Dai -] / D=OUT
-this copy also has the PV for MUSIC NIPPON and its making
-it also has a variety of other makings (as far as I can tell)
and,
-it seems like a variety of them will also have a crystal case ^_^

Music Nippon [2CD] [Limited Edition - Gin -] / D=OUT
-this album has a 14th song called: SONG FOR YOU
-the second CD is a collection of 10 songs from ダウト's Indie days!!!!
#1 SYRUP
#2 獄 (Goku)
#3 刺青~tatoo~ (Irezumi~tatoo~) See my post on this one here ^_^
#4 恋わずらひ (Koi Wazurahi)
#5 DANCE NUMBER
#6 天秤ラバーズ (Tenbin Rabaazu)
#7 御礼参り (Orei Mairi)
#8 かげろう (Kagerou)
#9 官能ロボット (Kannou Robotto)
#10 春はあけぼの (Haru ha Akebono)

Music Nippon [Regular Edition - Jo -] / D=OUT
-it looks like this one has a photobook with it :) (Available only for first press purchase)

I won't do the actual song reviews on this particular post. Cuz It's already really long... XD

さぁ

またねぇ！！

アマンダ　＾＿＾

VIVID New Release 「Message」

Sorry for the late publishing... I was busy all day. :(
And now for the post:

Well VIVID fans, including myself... should be getting excited!!
Their newest Single is going to be released on January 11th!!!!
Message's cm shows the group to have a slightly more mellow tone than other past songs. But they do mellow very well. I can't wait for this single to come out! And for me to have the money to buy it. XD
haha well check out the pv preview:

I think it's going to be a really cool CD!
It will come in both limited and regular editions; the limited edition is coming in 2 different types. Each type has slightly different content on the DVD.
Limited Edition Type A [CD/DVD]
[CD]
#1 Message
#2 Ring

[DVD]
#1 Message (PV)
#2 Message (PV making)
#3 VIVID comment 「Message from VIVID」

Limited Edition Type B [CD/DVD]
[CD]
#1 Message
#2 Ring

[DVD]
#1 Message (PV)
#2 Can't make out what it is!! srry XD But it is deff not the pv making or the same comment that is on type A!!

Regular Edition [CD]
[CD]
#1 Message
#2 Ring
#3 Vanity

Here are the Editions available for pre-order :)

Limited Edition Type A [CD/DVD]

Limited Edition Type B [CD/DVD]

Regular Edition [CD]

Wow am I ever tired!!
Makes sense since it is almost 12:30 the next morning!! Not good for school! XD

さぁ

またねぇ！！

アマンダ　^_^

Megamasso New Release!! / メガマソ 「M of Beauty」 Review

Sooooo, I've been neglecting other bands for a bit and I really shouldn't be... but it is hard when you majorly listen to 26 some-odd bands... XD

Anyways. I wanted to tell you about メガマソ　(literally pronounced "Megamaso" but commonly pronounced "Megamasso"). They are a really good band, and their lead/ guitarist is none other than the very talented ex 彩冷える-Ayabie member 涼平　(Ryouhei)!!! Have to say that the band drastically changed when he left it... but the sound was brought up again in Megamasso.

dammmm.... can't say anyways too many time. >:(
Therefore I have to show you guys one of my favorite song from this incredibly amazing band!!

M of Beauty is a really, really, nice sort of mellow tone to it. The melodic piano most noticeable in the introduction and the ending, but also heard throughout the whole song, reminds me of an 80's song I once heard... can never remember what it is though.
Sigh... it sucks... but I really feel like I know that part from a diff song.

Have a listen... and if you do know or have any ideas... please comment!!

Here are the two editions of the CD.

M of Beauty Limited Edition [CD/DVD]

[CD]
#1 M of Beauty
#2 Chimes
#3 ハピリーモッシュフロア,ヘッドバンギングソング (Happy Mosh Floor Head-banging Song)
#4 Awake
#5 ワスレナグサ (Wasurenagusa)
#6 四(よん)の喫茶館(きっさかん)物語(ものがたり) (Yon no Kissakan Monogatori)
#7 前髪、ディフォルメされた歌謡曲を作る。 (Maegami Deformer Sareta Kayokyoku wo Tsukuru.)
#8 Torisarideishi's(トリサリデイシズ)Love(ラブ) (Torisarideishi's Love)
#9 白夜の小惑星 (Byakuya no Showakusei)
#10 Memories
#11 メグムミサダメキタゾラニナクノ (Megumu Misadamee Kitazora Ni Naku no)
#12 Eyes
[DVD]
PV and "making of" for M of Beauty

M of Beauty Regular Edition [CD]

 #1-12 are the same
#13センスオブスターゲーザー (Sense of Stargazer)

[CD/DVD]

[CD]

 Now... onto the big news!

I know it's a little late... but Megamasso is releasing their newest single on January 18th. This will be the 5th Single released since they went major.
The single is called　「雪はまだ降り注いでいるか？」 　「Yuki ha Mada Furisosoide Iruka?」
There are two editions to this single and the limited edition comes in two types!!

Limited Edition Type A [CD/DVD]
[CD]
#1 雪はまだ降り注いでいるか？ (Yuki ha Mada Furisosoide Iruka?)
#2 君は埋没林に向かう。  (Kimi ha Maibotsurin ni Mukau.)
#3 それは、白いひかりと黒いかげ。(Soreha, Shiroi Hikari to Kuroi Kage.)
[DVD]
PV and "making of" for 雪はまだ降り注いでいるか？

Limited Edition Type B [CD]
#1 雪はまだ降り注いでいるか？ (Yuki ha Mada Furisosoide Iruka?)
#2 涙猫-sound asleep mix- (Namida Neko)

Regular Edition [CD]
#1 雪はまだ降り注いでいるか？ (Yuki ha Mada Furisosoide Iruka?)

#2 君は埋没林に向かう。  (Kimi ha Maibotsurin ni Mukau.)
#3 それは、白いひかりと黒いかげ。(Soreha, Shiroi Hikari to Kuroi Kage.)
#4 万国品評会 (Bankou Satou Hinpyou Kai)

Limited Edition Type A [CD/DVD]

Limited Edition Type B [CD]

Regular Edition [CD]

So please support the bands and buy the songs instead of stealing them from the internet. Or just listening to them on YOUTUBE untill you are able to afford them... I know that this is what I end up doing... ＸＤ

さぁぁぁ

またねぇ！！！！

おやすみ！

アマンダ

ひとつだけ`we are the one~ part 2

Sooooo. I got the CD yesterday (Saturday) but have been really busy with homework and Halloween festives... The CD is wonderful!! And...




I CAN PLAY THE DVD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is really really great because now I know that I can actually order the CD/DVD versions instead of just the CD version.

お休み

アマンダ

Blue Planet Japan -- ひとつだけ~we are the one~

I finally had some extra money!!!
"Had" being the operative word...
I used most of it on the Visual Kei CD produced by Blue Planet Japan. This is a combination CD where many bands come together and sing one song. Part of the funds from this CD will go to "Red Cross Japan" (I'm pretty sure that's the name of the organization) to help with the rebuilding of Japan after the March 11th tsunami. That's the biggest reason for picking this Cd as my first purchase.
My second reason would be because I listen to some of the bands that are participating in this collaboration of musical talent. I also found some new bands that I really like to listen now. Therefore, I figured that this is a first good purchase for me.
One thing to remember when buying something from CD Japan:
Make sure you have the right mailing address!!!!
It might be a given, but I moved for university and slightly forgot my address. I thought that it was right though!!! Oh well, I should be getting a refund (before taxes) when the first CD I purchased (with the wrong address) gets sent back to them. In the meantime... I'll have my CD that I bought again. I sure hopes that it works out like that anyways. I can keep you updated with the progress.
I'm soo excited about getting this CD! I'm able to start "expecting" it either this Friday or next Monday. I'll be checking my mail box everyday starting Friday!
Here's the live video of the full song for you guys if you want to check it out:

Some of the singers weren't there when they did this (Ricky - Rin; Riku - Dansei; JUN ? - Hero; etc) so there are some lyrics being sung by different vocalists during the actual song. The music video was online at one point, but it isn't there anymore.
Here's a clip of the music video for the first half of the song:

It's really cool!!
(If I haven't made myself clear enough... I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!) It'll also be interesting if I'll be able to play the video on my computer. Hmmmm hopefully Windows Media Player will suggest a free download so that I can watch Region 2 coded videos. Oh well I'll find out sometime after Friday!!!

KK I should be going to bed since it's now waayy after midnight.

お休み!!!!

アマンダ　(パンダ) Amanda (Panda)

P.S. here's the link if you would like to buy the CD:

Hitotsudake -We Are The One-

Various Artists

Hey everyone!

Hey everyone,
as you might've guessed... I love Visual Kei/ Scene Music.
I'm going to pick a song from one of my favorite artists and just blab about them each day. I will be putting the original title (kanji included) and the romanji and the translated version aswell. I will also do this for the artists if I'm able to find them.

Today's song is:
優しい嘘　(Yasashii Uso --> Gentle Lies) --> Acid Black Cherry
I must say that this song is wonderful. The lead singer looks downright hot in the music video. I don't quite understand the video but it has two puppets controled by a girl and then the girl's father comes and she drops them. They seem to be alive tho because the male puppet wants to touch hands with the female one but isn't able to... All I do know is that this song is very powerful even though I don't know the meaning of the lyrics.
Anyways.. Good song and I hope that you get to listen to it.

As always... support the artists and buy the songs.

Yasashii Uso [w/ DVD, Limited Edition / Jacket A]

Acid Black Cherry

I know that there will be some of you that can't afford them for various reasons... the same with me. But I also know that Youtube has playlists that you can make once you get a FREE account. So enjoy the music that way before you can afford it. There are also ways to download the songs but I've stopped doing that when I found out how tough the life of a Scene artist is in Japan.

I honestly didn't realize before I read an article  about it. I can't find the link right now... but i'll find it and post it with the next song recommendation.

Thanks for reading and I hope that everyone is able to afford the cd's at a future point in their lives if not right now.

またね、(matane --> see you later)

アマンダ (Amanda)