Music PoP Therapy

Misster

2011-11-10T12:36:00.001-05:00

When I've visited Taipei, there was a new era of young girls who looks like "shonen"(少年）. What is shonen? It is a Japanese term or description of "youngster", you will notice in manga or anime genre. And if it was young girls genre, it will categorized as "shojo"（少女）. Each countries have their own "trend" or cultural fashion. In Japan, there was the "new half" which is mostly men who will do surgeries to their body parts to look like women, which they are different from "American's transgender". Thus, in Taipei I have noticed something different, which are young girls between 16 to 20 year's old who look like "Kpop- boy's band" like Super Juniors. The difference is that they do not do any plastic surgeries, since they are still young, it is a fashion phase. If you watch K-Dramas like "Coffee- Prince" or "You're Beautiful", you will get the idea that the girls will just dress-up like young boys: having the boy's haircut, wearing boy's clothes and walk the walk / talk the talk.

The Taiwanese "girl looks like boys" band who named themselves Misster, reflect this "shonen" style movement. Ironically, the name suites them well. "Miss" and the homophone sound of "Mister" for male title. Pretty much gives you a slight 'hint' that they are definitely girls and do not wish to hide it from the media.

Popularity? Don't be shocked, a lot of teenage girls love the "girl-boy" image! And Misster are pretty popular now.

Misster's blog site (in Chinese):

http://misster.pixnet.net/blog

You can follow them on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Misster/153373244718488?sk=info

Youtube Video

The big winner is BIG BANG

2011-11-06T23:24:00.000-05:00

Big Bang is one of the most popular Korean boys band under the YG Family (including 2NE1, Se7en) won the World Wide Act Award at the European MTV Music Awards.

The Kpop industry is becoming more and more international, I wish and encourage all other Asian Music industry to move forward, the world needs to hear your originality, creativity and most of all your fashion-sense!

Enjoy the moment!

Dong Bang Shin Ki TVXQ - Balloons

2011-11-05T18:56:00.000-04:00

I was SURPRISED....
that's TVXQ?! Very brave to have a "cute" video... I mean... I don't think men in North America will do this, do you think BackStreet Boys would ever have their MTV on "I'll never break your heart" in animal suits? --- Just imagine... wow!

but anyways lol Enjoy this video!

G Dragon "She's Gone"

2011-11-05T17:02:00.000-04:00

Speaking of "G dragon" in Eat your Kimchi's post, here is the video if you haven't seen it yet.I wonder... Kpop these days are getting a bit sinister?Watch it and comment what you think about this
video.

Eat Your Kimchi Website

2011-11-05T16:56:00.000-04:00

Canadian married couple, Simon and Martina are famous on facebook, youtube and even in Korea because of their original "Music critics" on Kpop. In addition, they give tips about Korean Food, Life style and other fun information about Korea.

I invite you to check out their website and they provide quite an entertaining review on Kpop. They already have thousand of fans and have their own PO BOX mailing address to send gifts and fan mail!

http://www.eatyourkimchi.com/

Here is one of their latest post on Halloween Music Monday edition:

Into K-pop right now

2011-11-05T16:10:00.001-04:00

For at least 1 year now I'm only listening to Kpop music, I think it is my new phase and I didn't realized I missed soo many greatness in Kpop industries.I guess I was tired of Jpop? Still I still like Japanese music but I am not following as much as Kpop right now.Here are the top bands I was listening to:

1. 2ne1
2. 4minute
3. Big Bang
4. Miss A
5. After School
6. B2ST
7. Ft Island
8. F(x)
9. Super Juniors
10. Block B

HUA ER YUE DUI /花儿乐队

2008-10-07T12:03:00.005-04:00

Tribute for Chinese pop-music.

It was asked per a friend that I should put into tribute to some Chinese band that I like as well into my jpop blog. Anything that is asian will do, (just as long I can understand the lyrics or part of the lyrics)

Name of the band:

Hua Er Yue Dui ( The flowers) Simplified Chinese: 花儿乐队

General description of the band?

It sounds like happy-pop rock. They are 'made in China'. If you like Jpop, you'll probably like 'The flowers'.
In their mtv video, you'll notice some kind of publicity for Cellphone. If you are good at noticing details, you'll understand what I mean.
Image? They seems to have an interesting fashion taste: Japanesish punk style with a blend of goofiness.
They are goofy, more likely to make you laugh if you see their MTV.
Their lyrics are repetitives: the chorus is mostly easy to sing and playfull with sounds and Chinese words.

Band Members:

Da Zhang Wei (大张伟): lead singer with spiky red highlighted hair.

birthday: August 31st 1983

His favorite band or music: NIRVANA, RAMONES, GREEN DAY

Wang Wenbo (王文博) : The drummer

birthday: November 22nd 1982 (Beijing)

His favorite band or music: GREEN DAY, THE CURE, NIRVANA

Guo Yang (郭阳): Basist

birthday May 29th 1978

His favorite band or music: 'yes, again they all like Green Day and Nirvana'.

Shi Xingyu (石醒宇) : Guitarist

Birthday January 11th 1983

Discography:

Albums

1999 – Xingfu de pangbian

2001 - Caomei shengming

2004 – Wo shi ni de luomiou

2005 – Hua ji wang chao

2006 – Hua Tian Xi Shi

2007 – Hua Ling Sheng Hui

Singles

2007 – Qiong Kaixin

Video: Wo de guo zi fen ni yi ban 我的果汁分你一半

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6r8vc_hua-er-yue-dui_music

Hua Er Yue Dui - 我的果汁分你一半
Uploaded by danetosanzo

MICA 3 CHU

2008-08-11T21:09:00.004-04:00

The ROCK female band is composed of :
Vocal: Mika Nakashima (as MICA)
Guitar: OSHIMA (she also acts in some Japanese DRAMA)
Bass: MURAKAMI
Drums: KUROSAWA

This is just one of those projects when you put a very well known Mika with a touch of comedians.

Mika Nakashima did it again...
since her debut in a new look and new sound for the movie of NANA. Rock and Roll looks better on Mika Nakashima (美嘉中島）than the fragile look.

(I think she has a pretty face in every kind of look... the thing I can't handle is when she crouches her back when she sings... such a lovely lady need a good posture!)

Moving on to MICA 3 CHU, the media and wiki described it as 'Angry girl Rock music'.
Here is the link to sony music with a mini profile description (in Japanese only)

This is the video of the main Song called : "I Don't Know"
The second song on the single is also for Kanebo's cosmetic Kate CM (commercial)
It's called SHUT UP

Shut up
Uploaded by kumonoito

Mica 3 Chu - I don't know [Full Version]
Uploaded by utadalove

FUKUMIMI 福耳: August 2008

2008-08-11T20:26:00.006-04:00

First I need to let you guys know about FUKUMIMI band, it is a mega formation of various band into one! It is a total gem!

Japanese is: 福耳 and their official website: FUKUMIMI

Label: Rhythm Zone (same label under most popular Jpop artists like Exile, Koda Kumi, Color etc)
Here is the Rhythm Zone Official site for this band: http://www.rhythmzone.net/fukumimi/index.html

Two songs MUST listen are :

DANCE BABY DANCE

and

夏はこれからだ！(Natsu wa kore kara da!) This is Summer!

Members are:
杏子 (Kyoko),

山崎まさよし (Yamasaki Masayoshi),

スガシカオ (Suga Shikao),

COIL,

元ちとせ (Hajime Chitose),

スキマスイッチ (Sukima Switch),

あらきゆうこ　(ARAKI YUUKO)

etc...

Full members: (click here)

And you might noticed August Label as well. :)

sound that you might like if you like FUKUMIMI : ap bank fest

I hope you guys have fun listening to Japanese music! :)

here is a video PV

DANCE BABY DANCE - Fukumimi
Uploaded by satsukidabesa

Natsu wa Korekara da - Fukumimi
Uploaded by satsukidabesa

GRAPEVINE (jp-indie band)

2008-08-07T19:04:00.004-04:00

(if you click on Grapevine title it will lead you to their main webpage)

So I will have to update a new "band discovery" in my Japanese music listening.

How may I describe GRAPEVINE ? I can say that it does sound like Brit-rock like Radioheads or Coldplay. Of course it is Japanese. The guitar riff is pretty nice and I am listening their latest album called: "Sing" which was recently release this year (2008.06.18) All songs are composed by the band itself which we can give a lot of credit for this kind of indie Japanese band.

Members are Kazumasa Tanaka (田中和将, Vocals), Hiroyoshi Nishikawa (西川弘剛, Guitar) and Toru Kamei (亀井亨, Drums).

mini bio
The band started their formation actually in year 1993 and originally from Osaka. On March 1994 that is where they became a 3 member band and Tanaka (田中）became the vocalist for the band and Tanaka named the official name for the band as GRAPEVINE in July 1994.

1995
January- The band did a demo tape.
March- They did their first performance at Nipponbashi's GENE, they did an encore performance again at GENE's place by the end of the month.

December- They did their 2nd demo tape which titles "ie ni kaereba" (家に帰れば）in English is if you come back home.

1996
From March to September they did some live gigs at BANANA HALL.
In October, finally, the band release a split album called "Hybrid Soup" and signed a label with ABEND LABEL.

1997- 2003 this is where the band had busy touring for special live shows, events and their own Band tour in Japan. Which they participated the year 2000 Fuji Rock Festival.

If you want to have more information regarding their album release please visit their official website at http://www.grapevineonline.jp/index_disc.htm .

Here is a video pv of GRAPEVINE:

Home Made Kazoku Live in November 2008!

2008-07-31T12:45:00.002-04:00

This link will be in Japanese:

Home made Kazoku Live schedule and presale date

Modern transvest in Japan: New-half

2008-07-28T20:26:00.002-04:00

Why did I post this up?

It was because by surprise I was watching Arashi no Shukudaikun, and the special guest was "Haruna Ai". At first, I was like... ok they said that she was the "madonna"... then I was thinking... humm appealing Japanese girl again. Then, out came a normal looking or typical "cute" Japanese girl. As the show started, and then they talked about how much money she spent on remodeling her body... I was like: "What?! This is not a woman but once a MAN!" So I was surprised how modern technology and plastic surgery can make this 'man' even more beautiful then a 'real woman'! (I was discouraged)

And now I did a little youtube research, they are more than "men in women's clothing or wig", they are just called "new-half" because you wouldn't find out this was a men till you know that they did surgery before!

Amazing...

Here is a video of "new-half"'s Japanese men into "women-like-figure".

Mother Ninja (2007)

2008-04-06T14:11:00.008-04:00

Just "discovered" a new band that was not too bad at all for a R&B slash pop style.

I must say thatI like in their album called: "Spontanious" aka スポンテイニアス . The album released on August 22nd 2007.

It is a band or a band that is made as a project between other artists. As we know, Japan are known for doing other things than just "being their own icon", instead it is likely for them to do collabs. (for example Teriyaki boyz, M-flo...etc)

The band is:

- Rapper: Motsu
- Vocal: Akico (She is actually the singer from the band Move)
- M.C: Greeny

The band is sponsored by Avex they released a PV (MTV video of "Sayonara Friend" on August 8th 2007 and it was released on yahoo video: http://streaming.yahoo.co.jp/p/t/00071/v02323/

The song titles: the songs that I like I'll highlight them in pink

1. Mother ninja Greetings
2. サヨナラフレイン (Sayonara Friend)
3. Relax (reggaeton mix) (yes if you know Zoolander, it's a remix of Relax)
4. Talkin'bout good days
5. 1+1=3
6. Witch queen
7. Y.M.C.A. (no it is not the same YMCA from village people, it is different)
8. ゲイラカイト (geirakaito)
9. 千里の風の朝 (Senri no kaze no asa)
10. 1+1=3 (1996 mix)

If you want to read their blog:Mother ninja blog does update recently by Greeny or other members:
http://ameblo.jp/mother-ninja/

Mother Ninja Blog

JUDY AND MARY (2001 disbanded)

2006-08-28T22:03:00.000-04:00

When thinking about Judy and Mary you'll have to think: "Hey another Puffy genre?"
Well not really but it is in the same time period, so if you think some melody are pretty similar you know that Judy and Mary is a band started in the 1990s.

According to WikiPedia (yes your favorite free encyclopedia), the band is described as "punk, rock, pop or multi-genre". It is a typical thing in Japanese bands, "hybrids" and "experiments". These kinds of blends create itself another type of "genre": J-pop.

The band is composed of one lead female singer, Yuki Isoya with a little voice in a melody flooded with riffles and rock n roll melody which makes this band soo popular. Now already disbanded in 2001, and you'll probably noticed the singer went solo. Simply YUKI.

Please watch this video from youtube.com: Cheese pizza
This song reminds me my friend singing it in K-100! haha

UVERworld

2006-02-15T23:32:00.000-05:00

UVERworld made their debut song for the Opening of BLEACH anime in year 2005 which intitles: 'D-techno Life'(first single)(2005.07.06) There second single is "Chance" which came out not long after the first single (2005.10.26) Then in January they had their 3rd single "Just Melody".

Recently, 2006.02.15 (Today actually) They just had their 1st full album out called "TIMELESS"

---**mini bio**---
Formation in 2004
Major Debut 2005
Label: Sony

Members:
Vocal - Takuya (infinity)
Guit - 克哉
Guit- 彰
Bass- 信人
Drums- 真太郎

Performances with other bands?
Abingdon Boys School、RISE、175R

If you want to read more news and events on the band, please visit their website.
Just click on the link Uverworld.

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ハルカリ HALCALI

2005-12-18T19:39:00.000-05:00

HalCali was one of my favorite group since I saw the PV from the site of mognet.net!
Just a quick short biography: Haluka ハルカ（１７）+ YUKALI ユカリ（１８）both went to the same dancing school and they went to an audition for . So this explain that they always quite synchronized when they dance in their MTV or (PV).

A bit of news and contacts!

2002 they did a live with a member of Rip Slyme. :)
2003-Jan.8: First single with "TanDam" タンダム
2003- April 9: 2nd single "Electronic Sensei" "エレルトリック先生”
2003-July 9: 3r single "Girly Girly*Surf-Rider" "ギリギリ。サーフライダー”
Then they made their first HalCali tour during the summer of 2003.
2003-September 3: First album: HALCALI-Bacon (ハルカリベーコン）
Distribution by KOHEI Japan. with production by NathalieWise, Fantastic Plastic Machine.
2004-March10th: SPACE SHOWER MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS '04 and MTV video Music award Japan 2004 in which they are nominated Best new artist.
2004-Oct.20th: Their 6th single BABY BLUE have a lot of contribution by: Fantastic Plastic Machine and Verbal (m-flo)
2004-11-24: 2nd Album: "Ongaku NO SUSUME" "音楽ノススメ” (collaboration with : 元SUPERCAR, RHYMESTER, YUKI,YO-KING
They also just signed with their new label Epic Records Japan: December 7th 2005 with their single "Tip Taps Tip" (something for the Holiday I suppose)

If you looked up the discography you will noticed that there is only one album "TIP TAPS TIP", but this is only their first one with this record company.

スマップxSMAP is back!

2005-12-11T19:24:00.000-05:00

SMAPXSMAP is kind of the band's variety show now broadcasting in Japan.
They are the J-pop Idol in Japan and they are not only singer in a 'boys' band but, they act. You can find one of the SMAP member in some Japanese TV Drama: like 'Star no Koi' (スターの恋),ヨーショboy. In movies, like 'SAMURAI FICTION'.

Anyways, The SMAPxSMAP show have also a 'gourmet' battle! They have a guest, for exemple: UTADA HIKARU and two team make different kind of food. The guest have to choose the winner between these two groups! Of course, the members are from SMAP. It is nice to see that they can: 1) cook, 2) sing, 3) act and 4) still look good after all these years.

Here are some preview of what they can cook!

OH by the way, SMAP just released a single in the month of november 2005: 'Triangle'. (the PV is ちょうかわいい！）

Noodles

2005-10-02T03:15:00.000-04:00

Hello, Well I guess I will post this in English. For some of my Japanese friend who doesn't understand French.
残念ですね。

This group started in 1991, and the album I have right now it is Long Long Chain, I have to get the latest one I think it is called Ivy, but I will have to wait for a reseed. It can be very long :(
By the way, they are doing a live concert with... THE PILLOWS! Wow, cool ne!

For more info please click on the link above!

Yum! Yum! Orange! (Orange FUnky Radio)

2005-08-21T20:30:00.000-04:00

Super Album SKA japonnais que j'aime bien écouter durant les dernières semaine du mois d'Août. Yum! Yum! Orange, vraiment Yum Yum. lol On dirait que les japonais ont un tripe sur les ORANGES.

Voici les déductions:

- à cause de la guerre Américain - Japon (projet Orange)
- à cause de SUNKISS (Soleil)
- La couleur Orange comme le levé du soleil (pourquoi pas rouge? Félix-san a présumé que c'est une couleur plus douce ou... simplement ce n'est pas possible de voir le soleil ROUGE) hehehe

Sur cet album, J'adore la toune Daisy (ça me rend toujours joyeuse... c'est du sunshine music!) Observez l'image pour l'album "Orange Funky Radio", vraiment cool comme poster!

SEX, SUMO, SUICIDE and STATUTES

2005-08-08T19:26:00.000-04:00

Un livre qui explique la base du Japon?! À vous de décider...

J-guitar chords! you can now sing your favorite Jpop with this!

2005-08-07T14:59:00.000-04:00

Everything you need, something Japanese! :D

This link comes from my friend Macky! Such a nice person to have found some Japanese guitar TABS! For those who like to play some Japanese songs with your guitar, this link is essential! >.<

Link: http://music.j-total.net/
(click on the title to access the page)

F*Gaijin

2005-08-07T14:56:00.000-04:00

For all my Gaijin in the world who likes to live in Japan one day... :D
Enjoy your reading!

Something for your music pleasure

2005-08-07T14:49:00.000-04:00

YEs, brodcast music just click on the link above (meaning the title)

This is SoulHEAD latest single

2005-08-07T14:35:00.000-04:00

Bonjour, voici Soulhead, je vais faire mes updates bientôt sur celà.
pour le moment voici les liens.

1) Jhop: hip hop japonais

site: http://www.japanese-hiphop.com

2)Jpop torrent:

site: http://mullemeck.serveftp.org/jps_beta/?page=browse

3) Supper dollies

site: http://www.superdollfie.net/sd/gentei/chobits.html

4) Comment faire des étoiles!

site: http://members.tripod.com/star_luck/straw/index.html

5) The Japanese grammar page!

site: http://www.thejapanesepage.com/grammarpage.php

6) Tout sur le Japon et tout ce que tu as besoin!

site: http://strange.toheart.to/diary/diary.cgi?Date=2005-04-17

7) K-dub shine

site: http://www.cathedral.jp/k2/index.html

8) Dragon Ash (The hybrid band)

site: http://dragonash.co.jp/top.html

9) Plus infor sur le hip hop japonais

site: http://web.mit.edu/condry/www/jhh/#artists

10)このホムペジはとてもおもしろいです。読んで下さい！
それから、このストリはいい日本語のれんしゅうする。
じゃあ、明日ね！

This news homepage is in Japanese.

Link: http://www.mainichi-msn.co.jp/geinou/etc/photo/20050421_2/

Renewed!

2005-08-07T14:30:00.000-04:00

Je suis tellement désolé pour le j-files! Ça comme bugger et j'ai envoyé le message à Blogger, il ne m'a pas vraiment aider. Donc, je dois tout recommencer!

Premièrement, je vais juste remettre les liens les plus importantes et pour les images, on verra pour ça (surtout dans le j-pop) je n'aurais pas les moyens à remmettre en place tout ça!

Maudit Blogger et merci pour rien!