[HELP] interview translation [Russian to English]

[BrenGun 2261]

[Hungarian]
http://www.geocities.ws/ichi_lab/calmando_vz.html
http://www.geocities.ws/ichi_lab/calmandoqual_astan20.html <- I know its from an ASTAN MAGAZINE. But Steff is to lazy to help out. (if someone has that magazine a scan is also alright.)

[Russian]
http://roger666.narod.ru/info/calmandoqual/intcalmado_31102004.html
Since I lose contact with bitch Kurohime, I don't know anyone who knows Russian. Who is able to translate.

It are old interviews. Still pretty fun interviews.


Google translate doesn't really help.
So I would be glad if someone could translate them for me into "English"


thanks

[Jigsaw9 6783]

This is gonna take some time, but I'll do the translation for the Hungarian ones.

 

I have a lot of stuff to do tho, so please don't expect anything too quickly~

[BrenGun 2261]

Would be amazing; I would say do the first one first: http://www.geocities.ws/ichi_lab/calmando_vz.html

Maybe Maybe a German friend of mine has ASTAN vol.20. then I'm lucky.

 

 

Maybe I tipp maybe 1 question per day possible? that's about 12-14 days.  At least thats what I do when I have less stuff for something like this. ^.-

[Jigsaw9 6783]

Here is more or less the 1st half of the 1st interview. Gonna do the 2nd half tomorrow, or later tonight.

Sorry if some of the stuff seems a bit nonsensical, it was like that to begin with. XD

 

2004.12.12

Calmando Qual

Source: VisualZero.de

 

Calmando Qual interview

 

VisualZero: What was the core concept for starting the band?

 

Kenka: Immortality!

Tak: I think it was the idea of coming up with something that cannot be categorized (speaking of music, first and foremost), and that the concept of Qual is incorporated into all of this.

Hibiki: I had no other desire but to form a band. I really think I was born for this. Calmando Qual is like a flag of rebellion and it gives meaning among more trivial sentiments and ideas.

Tasc: Despite only having joined the band a year ago, I really like the overall musical feel. It drew me into its world because the messages and meanings of the songs are very expressive. I think Calmando Qual became a better band since I joined.

 

How would you describe the sound of Calmando Qual to those who haven’t heard your music yet?

 

Maya: Dark rock. Our melodies do not only express violence, but external anger, internal pain, conflict, insanity and such. One part retrospective bipolarity and one part significant heaviness.

Tasc: Heavy music, ballad of a strong melody, psychedelic style and so on. I, myself, chose a sound that is maybe a bit unconventional for a band, like analogue synthesizers. It seems to be quite an interesting mixture.

Hibiki: I have a feeling most people will think it’s "something else." This is a band that can only be calmed down by music.

Kenka: It affects your soul. It’s a sound that stimulates something deep inside your heart.

Tak: Since the perception of the audience is different, I don’t like to go into explanations much. But simply put, at its core it’s very dark. For clarity’s sake I’d refer to the well-known concept of "gothic."

 

Going back to your interview with FRUKTO, they translated your band name as "Calm Pain." Since it’s a part of everyday life, do your lyrics reflect this kind of "quiet suffering"? How does this show?

 

Hibiki: Through our live performance and the way I sing.

 

Calmando Qual has been around for 3 years now. Looking back, is there anything you would do differently? Are your proud of what you’ve accomplished so far?

 

Maya: Although I only joined less than a year ago, I find the concerts very uplifting, devoid of any flamboyance, just like we were playing on a rooftop.

Tasc: Before and after I joined the band I got to know many different kinds of guitars, bass playing and singing styles. Even if the movement of the fingers differs from style to style, it all trains one’s sense of rhythm. Looking at that aspect, the past doesn’t seem bad at all.

Tak: There’s a certain kind of responsibility and trust we built up among each other, though it would be a bit pompous to call it pride. It’s all intellectual fodder.

Hibiki: I haven’t thought about the past in this way yet. Am I proud? We haven’t really achieved much yet. We’re just at the stage where each member must think hard about their place in the band.

 

If we look at your live video of ANTI FLAG on sound-tv.net, it seems the audience is very much engaged in following the words of the storyteller, and is otherwise taken up by the whole spectacle. Is this okay with you?

 

Hibiki: I am never satisfied! I always hunger for contentment.

 

A lot of people might falsely interpret the gestures and meanings seen in the video. Could you describe the themes of the song, particularly why you decided to use the German "Heil"?

 

Hibiki: First I’d like to clear up that I am in no way sympathizing with Nazis and otherwise have no intentions of becoming somewhat of a god. If anyone should have felt offended or repulsed by the words, I apologize. I am sorry. Of course the word "Heil" isn’t part of everyday Japanese speech. Nobody thinks that this word is unusual, same as I. I use this kind of language in a meaning of "being one with everyone" and "glory to us all."

 

It seems Facid is responsible for some activities concerning the band. What’s your relationship with her? (note: VisualZero keeps contact with the band through Facid)

 

Hibiki: I got to know her via a friend. After I checked out her work I felt a strong connection. Her work can be labeled as art, indeed!

Tasc: She’s the genius behind every image and photo!

Kenka: She’s the photographer who understands best what the band is about currently. She’s an artist who we fully trust. When we work together it feels like we share the same vision.

Maya: Facid is able to express the abstract imagery of Calmando Qual in a concrete way. I’m often surprised by her ideas.

Tak: I think of Facid as an indispensable supporting artist who elevates and broadens our art.

 

Tasc previously mentioned how the market of Visual Kei is saturated. Do you think there are many fans left? Do you think the scene will become better again?

 

Tasc: In Japan, the advertising network of Visual Kei Indies is perfect. The musical output of the market has also improved, and the difference between indies and major is gradually diminishing. A good band can grow in publicity even if it’s not so much part of visual kei. In short, there are good bands and bad bands.

Kenka: Currently there’s no healing process in Japan but I think it’s not impossible in the future.

Maya: These things don’t really concern me and I don’t understand them much either. Whether it’s called visual kei or xxxx kei, I just strive for making music the best I can.

Hibiki: I think this sort of remedy process is hard and it needs time. Japan’s taste concerning visual kei and its fashion style has drastically changed compared to the beginning. What’s more, popular music isn’t competent in showing beauty and intelligence and its fans are prone to have prejudices against other types of people, and this is a growing phenomenon. Calmando Qual will never take up this kind of attitude, we don’t have to play things up to our audience for them to love us. I’m just looking for like-minded people who share this sentiment.

 

Not every fan of Japanese music understands the language itself. Since lyrics are an important aspect to you, what’s your stance on this?

 

Hibiki: I guess it must be hard to understand all the words. I listen to music from overseas too, and don’t understand everything. We aim to express ourselves with the feeling of our music and our live performances as well…

Maya: Even if lyrics are an important part of Calmando Qual, you can be sure that just by listening to the music our feelings will come through, even if you don’t understand the words.

Tak: I think it’s up to every band member to ask himself whether this contributes to the balance, concerning the message conveyed through the musical atmosphere. To ability to express something with words and the overall message of Calmando Qual is entrusted to our frontman Hibiki.

Tasc: I want the fans to "translate" the songs personally for themselves. There’s a new kind of "charm" to be found in each track.

Kenka: I think the realm of words is the deepest place for Calmando Qual. Calmando Qual is very deep!

 

Whenever I listen to your songs, especially silent, a certain kind of ringing sound effect comes to mind, the kind that can be found in Japanese horror movies like Dark Water, Ju-On: The Grudge or Suicide Club. Was it your goal to make the listeners not only enjoy the songs but make them feel uncomfortable at the same time?

 

Tak: Yes, we could say that. The imagery of our band name shifts between "something beautiful" and "something dirty." Or "a sound that brings joy" and "an unpleasant sound." I like the coexistence of opposites.

Kenka: That is what constitutes the world of Calmando Qual.

Hibiki: There is an element of horror in there, for sure. It’s not like I consciously alluding to it but I try to make it seem natural. If you’ve got "Beauty" as well as "Terror" out of it then I’m happy.

Tasc: Whenever I try to create a certain sound, I look for clues in the lyrics. For example, the song Insanity contains expressions like "atama-wareru" ("head splitting open") or a song about Jekyll and Hyde that makes you feel like a scalpel cutting into a skull with the synthesizer sounds.

Maya: In my opinion it’s already a success that the sounds themselves evoke a certain feeling in the listeners. Silent was created with a concept that the sound effects would carry the story throughout the whole CD. You could say it’s expanding our art. Incidentally, I happen to like both Japanese and foreign horror movies.

 

What does the future hold for Calmando Qual? What can your fans expect?

 

Maya: Since we’re on the topic of Germany, all I can think of is German metal! I love listening to Helloween, Blind Guardian and Running Wild, among others. I usually take certain elements from songs that I like fairly easily, and I try to incorporate those sounds into the world of Calmando Qual. I’ve also been thinking of releasing a CD or playing a gig in Germany. Calmando Qual is always growing. Please support us! (^-^)/

Kenka: Even if you don’t know much about us, please follow our activities.

Tasc: We’ll be making good music in the future too, so no fan has to look for another band to listen to!

Tak: I will refrain from giving predictions about the future (for they may cause prejudices or confusion among those who don’t know us).

Hibiki: Calmando Qual will live on until I die (laughs). People might forget about us but still, my wish is that you who share our sorrow and anger in your hearts will accompany us as partners. I don’t exactly know how many fans there are in Germany but I will say one thing: you are not alone!

 

Any last messages for your German fans?

 

Tasc: Thank you very much.

Kenka: Thank you for these sharp and penetrating questions. I think it was necessary for us to answer these if people really want to understand the essence of Calmando Qual.

Hibiki: The interview was not unpleasant in the least. If there’s a chance to do it again, we’d be more than happy to! Even if the visual kei scene isn’t well understood in Germany, we promise that Calmando Qual will always be ready to cooperate.

[BrenGun 2261]

You are fast... XD

Thanks!

Such interview feels so nostalgic!

And the video from antiflag don't show your parents they will say, whats that kind of nazi band?!, not because of heil. But they do the hitler greeting....and they still do at their lives.

Japan and their wrong history...XD

[Jigsaw9 6783]

I've updated my previous post with the full interview now! Astan interview coming tomorrow.

[BrenGun 2261]

*_* man you are great!

[Jigsaw9 6783]

Here's the other one. Again, sorry if some parts don't make much sense, they were weird to begin with. xD

 

ASTAN 20. / 2005.

Calmando Qual interview

 

Calmando Qual is one of the most exciting Asian groups today. They dedicated their latest album (Killer Fiction) to various serial killers, and accordingly their aura is dark, dangerous and gloomy. We’re bound to hear a lot from them in the future. We sat down to talk with the band in Tokyo.

 

What does the name "Calmando Qual" mean exactly?

Hibiki: "Calmando" means "calmness" in Italian. To this, we added the German word for "pain."

 

Bands similar to CQ tend to be called "debiru kei." How can you explain this?

Kenka: It’s gloomy rock music.

Tak: Gloomy rock with gothic undertones.

Tasc: Emotional, hard, gothic.

Hibiki: I’m not too fond of categorizations. "Dark" fits us though.

 

Is there something concrete you want to achieve with your music?

Hibiki: I want to reach many people all over the world.

Tasc: Ah, to export it this year!

Kenka: I’d like for it to be heard everywhere in the world.

Maya: Yes!!

Tak: Absolutely!

 

What bands and artists influenced you?

Tak: Bauhaus, AUTO-MOD, ASYLUM, ZOA.

Maya: L’Arc~en~Ciel.

Kenka: There’s a lot… maybe Bauhaus?

Hibiki: Bauhaus, Korn, Marilyn Manson, David Lynch, Alexandro Jodorowsky, Sam Raimi and Salvador Dalí… But most of all Bauhaus, they’re so excellent! I also like Eve of Destiny, MALICE MIZER, BLOOD, Moi Dix Mois… so the bands with dark or gothic sound.

 

What Japanese bands should we listen to?

Maya: Calmando Qual!!!

Tak: Calmando Qual.

Kenka: Calmando Qual.

 

How important are your looks to you? Where do you get inspiration for your make-up and clothes?

Hibiki: It’s what comes from inside of me. I do have to admit that monsters, demons and vampires fascinate me. It’s an awe-inspiring thought, to be a vampire. Clothes? To tell you the truth, I’m always running about in the neighborhood frustrated because I can’t find the type of clothes I’d like to wear.

Tak: These things change for me all the time. Clothing and make-up are very important because they show to the outside world what you are like inside.

Maya: Of course it’s not something that should be exaggerated too much.

Kenka: I’d like to evoke a feeling of negativity…

 

What should the German fans know about you?

Kenka: Things going on in the world are important to us.

Hibiki: I don’t know much about Germany but I think that all over the world young people are driven by very similar things, be it in Japan or Germany. There are people who might look stylish on the outside but inside they are rotting. We, just like many of our fans, have rebellious hearts. I try to fill my lyrics with this attitude. You must believe in your dreams and hopes, and be able to stand up for them. I sing about the sad reality surrounding us all, about the desires inherent in each of us. Things that are hidden away in people because they’ve experienced negativity from others. I want to let my heart speak about what motivates me. If this is enough to reach you and you like our sound then I’m happy to see you at our shows.

Maya: Some people have a false impression about who we are and what we represent, and what we don’t. For example, there is the loud "Heil! Heil!" shouting part in our song ANTI FLAG but we don’t  support Nazism.

Tasc: Because of that, people should carefully study the lyrics before making misguided judgements…

Tak: I’d like for people to listen to us and come to our concerts to get the real picture.

 

What happens onstage at a Calmando Qual gig?

Hibiki: Atmosphere and unity with our audience is very important for us. It’s not enough for the crowd to just watch us but we encourage them to celebrate with us and become part of the show.

Maya: I want to spread a gloomy atmosphere and to make the audience a part of what we’re about.

Kenka: You wouldn’t understand unless you attended our concerts. Sometimes we don’t even understand what happens actually. No one understands what happens (laughs).

Tak: We want to bring back those who are on the verge of giving up on music.

Tasc: We strive to join together the show and the message.

 

Please tell us what is your favorite…

Food?

Tak: Chinese noodles.

Tasc: Meat!

Kenka: Vegetables!

Maya: Everything from hamburgers to Chinese food.

 

Drink?

Tak: Tea.

Tasc: Coffee, coke, café au lait.

Kenka: Beer.

Maya: The most important is that it’s nutritious.

 

Thing to read?

Tasc: Osamu Dazai.

Kenka: Man drama.

 

Color?

Tak: Orange, crimson.

Tasc: Black, red.

Kenka: Red, white, bronze.

Maya: Black.

 

Book or comic book, manga?

Tak: Maki Kusumoto, Suehiro Maruo, D[di].

Kenka: DORAEMON.

Maya: Hiroya Oku "GANTZ"

[BrenGun 2261]

whoot,

thanks dude! and so fast!

[Owl 347]

I can help you, but you first should ask Rogers's permission if you wanna use it anywhere. There's her email in the right top corner.

 

Well, maybe she has english version.

[BrenGun 2261]

Then I hope she still has the English version. which I doubt. But I will ask.

But since russia people don't really care about copyright much... I doubt that I should care about their copyright? haha but I will ask.

 

But anyway please translate for me. At least I wanna read it. In the end I will check if I can publish it yes or no.

[Owl 347]

Then I hope she still has the English version. which I doubt. But I will ask.

But since russia people don't really care about copyright much... I doubt that I should care about their copyright? haha but I will ask.

 

But anyway please translate for me. At least I wanna read it. In the end I will check if I can publish it yes or no.

Oke. I'll try to translate it during weekend

[BrenGun 2261]

well I'll mailed everyone now. but if I will get an answer.. I'll don't know.

 

But I would still be glad if you could help out

I would really appreciate that ^o^

[Owl 347]

I'm glad nekkichi found english version for you, 'cause russian one is translated bad. I've looked through it to compare and most of sentences lost the original meaning, moreover some sentences have no sense at all.

[BrenGun 2261]

Huh? Where did he post that english version?

[Owl 347]

In your status post from yesterday, you replied later, but seems like you haven't seen that link.

[BrenGun 2261]

ah I didn't saw that link yesterday at all o.o

 

well here then again: http://web.archive.org/web/20050306064258/http://www.frukto.com.pl/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=83