Here's some Ayabie. Cubic' [L/R] ock

"Jrock Recommendation of the Day".

I've been on a bit of an Oshare boom recently. :]

It sparked when I discovered Ayabie's PV for "Cubic' [L/R]ock"

I just found a new Oshare Kei band to fall in love with! Ayabie really stands out to me. Other oshare bands like An Cafe, and SuG all have really unique appearances like any visual kei band - BUT, nearly all of their songs have a bright, poppy, and major key signature sound. (Which I love dearly, it's near impossible not to appreciate songs like "Love Scream Party", & "Cherry Saku Yuuki" ;D)

What I really like is Ayabie's vocalist's style in this song - it has a minor key signature ring to it, and the PV's style was just a bit darker than the norm for oshare. It's the PERFECT bridge between oshare, and visual.

I am not going to lie, it's so refreshing seeing an oshare band with bits of darker visual elements in their appearance.

Plus there is this cute bit around 3:05 where the other members of the band are messing around with the Kenzo's drumset. =3 Not to mention, there are so many other cute scenes:

Aoi in a Keroro costume, and singing into a spoon
Takehito playing air guitar
Yumehito attempting to play a desktop keyboard. XD

Overall, the song, and the PV = very, very nice.

I was hooked as soon as Aoi's voice started off in a mysterious sounding crescendo.
1:50, the futuristic sounding song's background strings blend nicely with Aoi's singing which seems to resemble chanting somewhat.
The synthesizers from 2:37 to 3:37 are simply delicious.

My overall impression resembles something along the lines of a stylish, high-tech, & futuristic Tokyo. Ayabie, thank you. I enjoyed discovering your music.

Ayabie. Cubic' [L/R] ock

Good night, everybody. I've got school tomorrow, and I know that I will have this single on repeat on my iPod.

-Claire

Me as a Jrocker? And 9 GOATS BLACKOUT.

Long story short, here is a quick rundown of the above.
1) Yes, that is me.
2) I designed, and sewed that dress.
3) I designed and sewed that headdress.
4) It's not gothic lolita. This is a visual kei themed shoot.
5) The band name is "Ukime". 憂き目
6) My "stage name" is "Riiyuki". リイユキ I am on guitar, and keyboards during recording.
7) I design all of the band's outfits.
8) Ukime is influenced by Gazette, Moi dix Mois, Nightmare, Wakeshima Kanon, Misaruka, Hizaki, Versailles, Dir en Grey, Plastic Tree, & Matenrou Opera.

Check out the full description on my deviantart. ;] http://twistedguilt.deviantart.com/art/Riiyuki-contest-entry-138470443

Okay, yes. This band doesn't exist yet. This was just a silly contest entry to toy around with - but I'm totally up for the idea of writing a single. I'm currently writing music, but it's nowhere near performance level.

I'll share my songs with you guys someday, wait for it - haha.

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Onto other business. I fell in love the other day. I fell in love with 9 GOATS BLACKOUT.

This will be part of a little section that I shall call "Jrock Recommendation of the Day". :]

There is no other way to describe the beauty of 9 GOATS BLACKOUT's music except as devastatingly sexy, angura-kei, & melancholic rock. ♥

Listen. Here is a personal recommendation for you: 690 minutes - this song completely stole my heart.
The beginning of the song basically starts out with Ryo whispering lyrics into the microphone, while an acoustic guitar plucks a few notes. It transitions beautifully into insanely catchy electric riffs, with a powerful bassline. It completely baffled me how good this song sounded, and how much of a headrush I was getting. Close to around 1:50, the powerful bassline and guitar comes to a stop, changes into acoustic - and Ryo's muttering. It roars back into the previous tempo, as the vocalist transitions into distorted growling.

The amp seems to die out around 2:47, as it slide back into a melancholic and acoustic melody. A distant and feminine voice wails out eerie lyrics in a haunting beauty. 3:35, I felt as if I was being torn out of my body, as the interlude rushes to an end, and the original chorus' guitar riff returns more powerful than ever. The song closes toward the end with Ryo's hollers once again blending with distortion finishes cleanly.

Beauty. Pure beauty. Do yourself a favor, and check them out. Here is 690 minutes. It is a true "must-listen" for an angura-kei, visual-kei, or jrock fan in general.

For now, good night all.

-Love, Claire.

Sunday Night, still. Update two.

Some interesting material to get this blog rolling.

I'll occasionally make posts like this for fun. :]

Gazette. "Before I Decay". 10/7/2009. Release Date.

There is no freaking way that I am the only one excited about this. Taking a look at the preview, I will admit that the beginning riff did sound a lot like their song "Zetsu"...and the Ruki's vocal style did sound like "A Moth Under The Skin" being recycled; but keep in mind. The uploaded preview was only around a minute. At least, the beginning of the chorus sounded like the part in Moth where Ruki sings:

"Fake ni etsuraku Alcohol ja tokenu ART
hyoumen dake ja Without a doubt
freedom of expression yoku dekiteru"

They've been doing well recently, so I hope that I will like this new single. But I feel like I am going to have to wait a while until I hear the next Nakigahara (most beautiful song I have heard from Gazette yet. And I mean "verge of tears"-type of beautiful. I thought Juunana Sai, and Ganges ni Akai Bara couldn't be beat, but I was wrong.)

Even if the chorus sounded deadly similar to "Moth", it sounded sooo nice. ;~; ♥

But...the fangirl in me has to admit...Gazette is looking hot. Very hot. ;A; Looks don't matter for me, as long as the music keeps me satisfied - but I'm not going to lie. Aoi. You freaking guitar god. Aoi especially...is ♥ this time around. I mean, yes - the it's all about this music, but it doesn't hurt to appreciate the band's looks, does it? I'm pretty sure Kai wanted the fans to notice when he decided to rock the cornrows, haha. Same goes for Ruki, shaving the small bit of the left side of his head. I'm not too fond of it, but I'll just leave Gaze to do what they do best. Being visual kei gods.

Anyways, I'll close off the night with one of my old favorites.

"Ganges ni Akai Bara".

-Claire

It's Sunday Night.

What kind of blog is this?

Haha, it all started on a spur of a moment.

My name is Claire. I'm a 15-year old Chinese girl.

I am a young fashion designer, seamstress, artist, writer, graphic designer, web developer, programmer, composer and musician.
I speak three languages - and I am taking on a fourth soon. I like to study.

I am a soon to be company owner. Keep reading!! ;w;

I am in the process of starting my own visual kei & gothic lolita fashion line.

This is like a business journal for myself. It felt like a wonderful idea for perseverance; considering I just spent 4 hours updating my website. I hate to brag, but my layout - and designs for the website are turning out beautifully.

Here is a rundown:

My gothic lolita/ visual kei design company currently has two dresses (JSK), one skirt (Suspender JSK, but it feels like a skirt), and three combinations of accessories that are available. :]

To do? First, get the site finished, and running! Second, sew like hell. Produce and finish my designs!

Challenge? I'm a high school student...single-handedly producing my designs, building the website, and running my own company. I hate to brag, but that's tough - if I may say so myself. Not to mention, I have AP work, SAT studies, piano, debate team, & clubs along with 4 or 5 extra-curricular activities. ;A;

Watch me struggle? Watch me succeed?

Either way, I'm just thankful you came across this entry. I don't feel so alone now. But, is anybody actually there? Anybody?

For now, peace out.

-Claire