GLAY. Yes, I've finally lost the little remnants of my mind.

[dangermousie]

OMG.

I have finally discovered a Japanese band I actually might like. Scratch that. I am a fangirl goner now probably, knowing my enthusiasm bug.

Glay.



The mangaka of Sensual Phrase seemed to be a huge fan, so I was curious and went to youtube and searched for them and OMG. You know, I am going to go through her side notes now and look at which bands she mentioned and check them out.

I actually like. I like the music (NOT the case with JE), and most importantly, unlike the JE set up, it does not give me the creeps. Here is a wiki article on them.

Since this is a normal band, it's a normal 'they formed the band themselves' thing. And they seem to have lives outside of the 'job' that aren't psychotically controlled (also like a normal band. Though I wonder if Japanese groupies are different from American ones. Probably not :P). None of them got started with a prepackaged band when really creepily young and asked to do some totally age inappropriate stuff on stage (I have HUGE issues with JE. I don't care if someone wants to act like a fake slut in a concert at 16, but it has to be their own choice and initiative).

An none of them are borderline jailbait. They are all comfortably older than me.

But the best part? And the only really important one? I really like the music. MMM. I am going to go CD hunting this lunch break and then look for DVDs on line.

Oh God. Now I like Japanese music. See my weirdness go further out of control.



'Special Thanks' Live:

'Yuuwaku' PV:

'Missing You' Live:

'However:'

Glay x Exile 'Scream:'

Comments

[forgottenpolish.livejournal.com]

I totally agree with you about JE. I do have some issues with the set up of it all, but the boys seem to have come out pretty well adjusted. And most of them, themselves decided at their young age to be part of JE. But to me its less about JE as a whole machine and more about the fact I truly do enjoy the music and admire then men behind it. That and they are all at my age range. (except some of the JRs but if you asked me to name a JR I couldn't do it to save my life.)

Japanese music is an awesome thing to get into. I think sometimes their music is much better then American, because they seem to appreciate a wider range of music. I also love the lyrics. If you ever check them out translated. They are so beautiful, almost poetry. (well not all of the songs are, but alot) Even JE boy's songs.

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

But to me its less about JE as a whole machine and more about the fact I truly do enjoy the music and admire then men behind it.

And I think that's the important thing. If you like the music, then totally go for it. I'd probably overlook my issues (and even the sequins) if I liked the music.

[forgottenpolish.livejournal.com]

Its awful hard to over look the sequins. My fashion soul hurts to watch the concerts. But I love them despite it.

[fivil.livejournal.com]

Dude I'm so with you on this one (and I've been sketchy about Japanese music too - between JE bad fashion and visual kei weirdness, I haven't known where to look!). Definitely checking these guys out since despite my recent Korean this'n'that music and Taiwanese pop (Tank? Still owns my soul!), I'm so much more into musicians who actually play their own instruments and are from the rock genre rather than pop.

Also - in "everything comes back to my main objects of fangirlism" news - Jiro Wang actually got his English name from a bandmember of Glay (the bassist, I think). Everything clicked because just last night I was watching some random Fahrenheit-related youtube vids and in one of those they talked about Jiro's past and showed pictures of him young (ROFLMAO!) and the text "GLAY" appeared on the screen at this one point (because Calvin had to make the point that if you take the L out, it spells GAY :P).

So basically, if Jiro (um, the Taiwanese one!) approves, I am so there. Also gonna consult my jrock-loving friend regarding this band. :D!

[booknerd14.livejournal.com]

(Tank? Still owns my soul!)

i SOOOOOO agree with you there. he owns me, hands down. i think he's about the only taiwanese singer i listen to that i believe with all my heart CAN sing. hearing him sing acapella blows my mind. plus he writes and produces his own stuff, and for other taiwanese singers/bands. really, how much more awesome can he get

[fivil.livejournal.com]

I know exactly what you mean. I love the fact he has genuine, amazing talent in both singing and song writing/producing department. I've listened to him so intensely over the past few months, his name is at the top of my last.fm charts. His stuff is simply too terrific. :D!

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

LOl on Jiro. Really? Heeee. He's got good taste. And I am glad I am not the only one weirded out by JE outfits. I mean, they are funny for two minutes but then having to look at them for longer? Not postmodern funny, but making my eyes bleed.

[janlake83.livejournal.com]

yeah welcome to the dark side which is japanese music lover.... yeah their music is pretty awesome

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

Heeeee. Oh no. Another obsession :)

[booknerd14.livejournal.com]

lol, welcome to the world of jpop. i've never heard of these guys but those pv's you posted sound pretty cool. *commences searching the for album's to download*

i agree with you on the JE thing. it is pretty weird... but i have to admit, i'm really starting to love arashi. lol, i blame it all on matsumoto jun. they're like my guilty pleasure =P

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

they are really good.

Arashi sounds a little too happy for me, does it make sense? :)

[booknerd14.livejournal.com]

lol, does what make sense? that it's too happy for you? ya that makes sense. when i first got curious about arashi and tried to listen to some of their stuff... i was like "holy crap.. this is WAAAAAAAY too pop for me." hell, i still can't listen to some of their stuff cause it's too much for me. but their more recent music is a little less peppy.. which is good.

[gingifere.livejournal.com]

I'm with you on the whole creepiness of the JE setup. The whole idea if wrong and it doesn't help matters that Johnny himself has had several accusations bought against him regarding pedophilia. However I think the majority of them have turned out alright considering the fact that they've been turned into this perfect well oiled machine of boy prettiness. Not to mention I have slowly and unexplicably become an Arashi fan (meep!).

Wow to Glay! I LOVE them! Its totally catchy but also the fact that they play their own instruments is great!

I'm slowly joining you in the Jmusic obsession. Not good!!

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

I'm slowly joining you in the Jmusic obsession. Not good!!

I am going to have no money :)

Re: Arashi. I guess I like angst in my music as much as in my dramas. They are a bit happy-dorky for me, if it makes sense.

[gingifere.livejournal.com]

Definitely! They still scare me. Its the whole bright costumes with the shiny happy rainbows and floating hearts. Not to mention how unbelievably gay Matsujun looks in the Love So Sweet PV. God the smiling and the hand gestures and gah! I will admit to have the teenist tiniest crush on the guy with the bleached hair in Arashi though. I've read stuff about him and he seems adorable (i.e. he left late for the flight for their first concert and forgot to put shoes on and didn't realise until he was halfway down the road! Such a me thing to do!)

I too love the angst too though. I prefer songs that make you go 'wow' and tear up at the lyrics.

[grey-fuzzy.livejournal.com]

I know what you mean about JE... there's something distinctly fishy about the whole set up. Too bad I'm too blinded by the shiny pink handwarmers, sparkly suits, dead animals as accessories and backflips to actually care. Somewhere in my mind I feel a little bit sorry for them, but really, the pop + pretty boys + fruity dance moves is so ridiculous and funny that I can't help but watch all the JE stuff I can get my hands on.

Anyways, back to legitimate music, I'd heard of Glay before, and I watched your videos. It definitely seems like something I could get into... I must do a bit more research on them.

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

Yes, yes, research :)

Re: JE. I get the funniness part, but that doesn't really make me want to do more than boggle a little for 5 minutes and then run away. I think I am too hopelessly stodgy :P

[calixa.livejournal.com]

JE definitely scares me... and the music is awful, too, usually... with the occasional exception here and there. Japanese pop in general doesn't appeal to me, but some of the less mainstream Jpop acts are quite good.

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

Any recs?

[angelajewell.livejournal.com]

Wow! They're awesome... I think I may have found my latest obsession. I love the music, and the lead singer's voice is amazing. I know I've heard one of their songs before... I just can't think of where. Thank you so much for posting these videos!!

[dangermousie.livejournal.com]

You are welcome! I am so glad someone else likes it. I like the vocals, the music and the fact that they don't look too weird. This is awesome.