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My sister got the Royal Albert Hall live DVD for Christmas and we watched it the other day. It was really excellent. Not only was there a full live orchestra, but Adele was close to perfect. On one song (Take it All), she even started over about 10 seconds in because of a "shit note," but I didn't hear it, haha. Solid tracklist too, though I would have liked just a few more of her simple tracks from 19. 1.Hometown Glory 2.I ll Be Waiting 3.Don t You Remember 4.Turning Tables 5.Set Fire To The Rain 6.If It Hadn t Been For Love 7.My Same 8.Take It All 9.Rumour Has It 10.Right As Rain 11.One & Only 12.Lovesong 13.Chasing Pavements 14.I Can't Make You Love Me 15.Make You Feel My Love 16.Someone Like You 17.Rolling In The Deep The DVD also came with a CD version, so if anyone would like a rip, just let me know! I hadn't listened to her in a while, so this reinvigorated my love for her.

I'd like to second this question, since I saw some stuff there I was interested in. Has anyone used CDBanq before?

lol I love that "retro" quality their PVs have been having lately. Lovely song! Good job, ringo.

Sure, no problem The clue is that you have to combine the three words derived from the pictures and then use logic to find the band. In this case, 12012 is not only a band name, but also the number for the law that describes the rules and regulations to firearms in the state of California. The first picture therefore is one of the state of California, the second one is the gun, which the law is about and the woman in the last picture is Lady Justice, who represents the law. California + gun + law = law no. 12012 --> 12012. It's also on their wiki that they named theirselves after this law. Doh! I figured all that out. I just didn't know the law number, haha. Thanks sai. I'm going to guess... Bug Lug?

Wait, can you explain that last one? (I'm bad at these, but I'm really not understanding "12012" from the pictures)

Wow, youtube does not like Negoto, haha. It seems almost all of the videos I linked have been removed for copyright reasons. In other news, my friend Byudie informed me that Negoto will be providing a new opening song to Mobile Suit Gundam AGE, entitled "sharp ♯". I haven't found any previews yet, but I'll be on the lookout.

Pretty much this. I'll agree the Versailles album was "disappointing," mostly because they were one of my favorite bands, but I still enjoyed quite a few tracks and revisit them every now and then. I can't really call it one of the worst albums of 2011. Hmm... Other than that, I suppose the Royz and Administrator albums were extremely meh? I listened to each only once and they made absolutely no impression so I deleted them. And that's the issue I'm having with this. Anything that was particularly crappy or just meh, I probably already removed from my harddrive and my mind, haha.

Haha, yes! I'll be more creative next time... Anyway, your turn, sai

Very cool indeed! Does anyone have any releases by them?

-T-shirt from one of my favorite movies, Heathers -Tons of Japanese CDs (some still haven't come in the mail yet; I'll upload some stuff over the next few days!) -Giorgio de Chirico and Tamara Lempicka artbooks -Portal 2 -new computer chair -Adele live DVD (shared with my sister as well, hehe) Christmas presents part 2 will happen in a few hours at my aunt's house

I think you played this in the TT room on the Christmas-themed night. I was a fan! That's a definite compliment from me, since I'm extremely picky about metal. Though I must admit, from the song I heard, I thought it was a man!

OUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED! WINTER / CHRISTMAS / HANNUKAH AVATARS UP! GET 'EM WHILE THEY'RE HOT! I am currently Rudolph: I don't know if they did this last time, but they special avatars for each level now, not just the first tier. AKA, if you have 1000-9999 points, you get to be a gingerbread man or a pink bunny guy (presumably Ralphie from A Christmas Story?)

Damn! Tasty tastes, d00d. Cornelius, toe, midori, etc. You should definitely help pimp some of these bands in the Japanese Indie Thread! Welcome to the forum!

Dammit, that's what I feared. Thanks for the prompt response, number girl.

Thanks for your assurance everyone. My super slow SAL package arrived last week, so right under two months. No sign of customs ransacking it though... Oh well! Anyway, next question. Has anyone ordered from Disk Union before? Do they have overseas shipping?

SIGNATURE LOOKS Though I listen to quite a few visual kei bands, I rarely give a hoot about their appearances. This is mostly because even though VK bands' looks are supposed to be so "unique," many groups really do look very similar. However, there are a few musicians I applaud for creating a signature look in the sea of generic-ness. Even if they don't often change their appearance too much, they have created something very easily identifiable as their own. Post your favorite signature looks! It doesn't matter if they're from from strictly "visual kei" bands or from bands with a general visual aspect. Don't feel too limited to the bigger bands. Indie band members can have easily identifiable looks as well. I'll start with a few of my favorites. _________________________________ Hizaki (Hizaki Grace Project/ Versailles) Definitely popularized a new VK "archetype." I think Hizaki is probably this generation's Mana, in terms of the number of people who are convinced that he's actually a girl. Plus, you know he's made it when Hizaki-copycats pop up every now and then (ACTWEED, YOHIO, and Dear L'novel are a few that I can think of right now) Takemasa (Kiryu) The first image here of Takemasa might be my favorite VK look ever. He tends to be a bit "samey" in most of his looks (bright teal hair, cloth over his face, ridiculously decadent kimono and hairpiece), but he's definitely found a unique style. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" applies here. Hirata Panda (THE BOHEMIANS) Not from a visual kei band, but Hirata Panda has a highly signature look. From the dark eye makeup (get it, "Panda"?), to the hats, and most importantly, some form of bright red jacket, you can definitely spot him from a mile away. Plus, he's taking cues from the U.K. indie groups, so he's got some of that arrogant swagger to top it off. Shiina Mio (Canzel/ UNiTE.) Shiina Mio is actually a pretty goofy looking guy without makeup (like many of these guys I'm sure), but he's definitely managed to create a signature look with the glasses, hair, and more recently the "scarfs" he wears over his chin, haha. Takayuki (THE PIASS) THE PIASS is somehow still around since the 90's, but Takayuki is the only remaining original member (he must be pretty old by now!) Either photoshop is treating him well or he still looks fairly young, because he still looks pretty good! A definite signature look I'd say, with all the red EVERYWHERE, the calculatedly haphazard outfits and the perfectly messy hair. Shion (Rubik) Shion has managed to create a weird signature look, whether through his fake horns, weird contact lenses, his "fangs," etc. He looks a bit silly sometimes, but I give him points for his ambition, haha. Kei (Eliphas Levi) Kei had one of my favorites looks of the kote-kei times. Let's face it, even back then, many bands had very similar looks (though a very different kind of "similar" than today), but Kei always stuck out, with his red hair and rose-bonnet thing (that is considered a bonnet, right?)

Is it "UNiTE." ???

Aww, I would totally play you if I had a 3DS. I'll just cry and play the ancient Mario Kart Wii.

You did record this, right? I didn't even know this was happening or I would have watched it as well x_x Sorry, boo. I just found out when I randomly check Kei's blog this morning and he had the link. I wouldn't begin to know how to record anyway, haha. As I said, I wish their website would keep us updated better! (There's not even a discography section, ugh)

They just had a little live ustream event. They played 3 songs (I believe "Astrism," "Under the mind," and possibly 蛍光). Then stopped and chatted about the CD release, a PV release called "Rubik color" (which appears to have been filmed in the same place as Hizaki grace project's "Philosopher") and other stuff. Then they played a final track, probably "I think". Most of the songs had a heavier sound than their more recent singles. Looking forward to getting my CD's!

You should spam this on the band's last.fm shoutboxes

Forgot to mention this. 朱鷺-toki- - 夢想曲 I really enjoyed this release. Interesting riffs and a cool atmosphere overall. I'm not even sure their explicitly "visual kei," but their sound is really refreshing.

ユナイト: STARTiNG OVER'S I rated this a 9/10. Wonderful pop-rock (fuck "oshare kei"), with heavy bits and technical guitar parts throughout. Overall, a very solid debut album. You actually listened to "starting over" on TT and said it was "quite listenable," haha. 己龍 (Kiryu): 夢幻鳳影 album or 叫声 single Creative band with a very crazy, "japanese" signature sound. Mahiro's vocals are usually the biggest turnoff for people, but he's one of those "not the best singer, but excellent vocalist" types. I think he really works with what he has well and it goes nicely with the weird music. He even won me over with a more "normal" track, 叫声, but the b-sides have more weirdness. ジミニークリケット (Jiminy Cricket): 色の無い向日葵 Just a tiny maxi single, but these guys are very much influenced by Moran, if that helps. I honestly don't find "A" to be so amazing, other than their great violinist. Guitar-wise, they don't really cut it for me. But I will say, I enjoyed the song "Viva la casta!" despite it ripping Jikkendai Marmot's style. I realized making this list, that I discovered more old bands this year than actual new stuff, haha.

Why would he ruin a good song with his vocals T.T I like AILE idgaf I agree. I never liked AILE much overall (couple d'ange, yes!), but this was a great song!