The previews for the coupling tracks on upcoming 6th single "Boku to Hana" have been revealed through Sakanaction's label website!
We've already previous heard the title track Boku to Hana itself and the PV has already gone up on YouTube so the preview is no surprise. But now for the first time, we get to hear what coupling track Neptunus and Takkyu Ishino's remix of Rookie sound like.
Go ahead and have a listen now at the following link:
http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/Discography/A020936/VICL-36705.html
(You'll have to click on the little green microphone button next to the song titles.)
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Sakana LOCKS! Answer to Question #4!
Yesterday, I posted the translation to one of the homework questions for Sakana LOCKS! and in tonight's live broadcast of the TOKYO FM radio program has revealed the answers.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Sakana LOCKS! Homework #4, #5, and #6
Catching up on Sakana LOCKS!, here's "homework" #4, #5 and last week's #6 Yamaguchi Ichiro has posed to listeners.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Boku to Hana PV officially revealed!
Today, the final version of the Boku to Hana PV was officially revealed, uploaded on VictorMusicChannel's YouTube account.
There are some minor differences from what we last saw on the Ustream versions, such as close up shots of Yamaguchi's face becoming a medium close-up shot, and additional elements starting from the second chorus.
You can view it here:
Personal opinion: For some reason, I liked the "take 2" Ustream version better. The final version seems a bit over-rehearsed; could be my imagination but Yamaguchi's reactions seem quicker, already in anticipation of what's coming. (Of course he did know what was to happen, but he's supposed to act like he doesn't.) The emotions he had on his face also seemed more raw in the Ustream version. If I hadn't seen "take 2", I might have enjoyed this better, but now it's just too polished to me. However, it is still a great concept of a PV and a lot of effort. Definitely worth applause.
There are some minor differences from what we last saw on the Ustream versions, such as close up shots of Yamaguchi's face becoming a medium close-up shot, and additional elements starting from the second chorus.
You can view it here:
Personal opinion: For some reason, I liked the "take 2" Ustream version better. The final version seems a bit over-rehearsed; could be my imagination but Yamaguchi's reactions seem quicker, already in anticipation of what's coming. (Of course he did know what was to happen, but he's supposed to act like he doesn't.) The emotions he had on his face also seemed more raw in the Ustream version. If I hadn't seen "take 2", I might have enjoyed this better, but now it's just too polished to me. However, it is still a great concept of a PV and a lot of effort. Definitely worth applause.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Yamaguchi Ichiro to DJ in Sound Creators File for May
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SOUND CREATORS FILE airs every Sunday 9PM - 11PM JST except on the last week of each month, so we'll see Yamaguchi host the program a total of 3 times - 6th May, 13th May and 20th May.
This program features "sound creators"(musicians) of various generations to host the program, changing every month. Besides stories and influences concerning their works and music, it will also introduce selected songs of other artists which has caught attention of the host.
They are now collecting questions to Yamaguchi Ichiro. Whether your questions/ requests/ messages concerns music or things other than music, they are no problem and you can submit your questions here or tweet to @nhk_scf (in Japanese).
*You can tune in to NHK-FM from overseas using a Japanese proxy, then going to this link. [corrected]
Thursday, May 3, 2012
"Boku to Hana" PV takes revealed on Ustream
Earlier today, there was a sudden announcement that there would be a Ustream for something related to the new single "Boku to Hana". (Tweeted on this blog's Twitter account as soon as I found out). As it turned out, what was streamed was behind-the-scenes footage of the filming of the PV.
Most of the footage was dark and blurry so not much could be seen. However, after about an hour of rehearsals or so (rehearsals were needed as the whole thing was to be filmed in one take), they showed 2 takes of the PV. As it is not yet fully edited, the audio was echoey (the song is played in the background during the filming). Other than that, it's probably safe to say the 2nd take is going to be pretty close to what the final PV will be.
You can watch take 2 in the video below if you have a Nico Nico Douga account, before it gets taken off. The audio and video is slightly off-sync, unfortunately.
Most of the footage was dark and blurry so not much could be seen. However, after about an hour of rehearsals or so (rehearsals were needed as the whole thing was to be filmed in one take), they showed 2 takes of the PV. As it is not yet fully edited, the audio was echoey (the song is played in the background during the filming). Other than that, it's probably safe to say the 2nd take is going to be pretty close to what the final PV will be.
You can watch take 2 in the video below if you have a Nico Nico Douga account, before it gets taken off. The audio and video is slightly off-sync, unfortunately.
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