Mamo 1172 Posted February 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, Saishu said: But they’re okay with selling music on iTunes? I didn't say they were complete against it they just have little interest or in other words they don't care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seimeisen 4406 Posted February 8, 2018 I don't think the videos being region blocked was the band's decision. I don't think any artists themselves would just be like "nope, let's make sure everyone except for the US can view our videos." I'm pretty sure this is Sony's fault, and I think YouTube themselves have something to do with it as well. IIRC when YouTube Red became a thing, a lot of Japanese labels' videos would be not viewable in the US, but viewable everywhere else. Before YouTube Red, there was a brief period of time when GazettE YT videos were viewable in the US. I think the band tried to make a VEVO YT account so their videos could reach US viewers, but the videos were still blocked from the US because of motherfucking Sony. But I am absolutely certain that the band themselves wouldn't block their videos from being viewed in the US for any reason. 2 rekzer and LIDL reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chi 2624 Posted February 8, 2018 7 minutes ago, Seimeisen said: I don't think the videos being region blocked was the band's decision. I don't think any artists themselves would just be like "nope, let's make sure everyone except for the US can view our videos." I'm pretty sure this is Sony's fault, and I think YouTube themselves have something to do with it as well. IIRC when YouTube Red became a thing, a lot of Japanese labels' videos would be not viewable in the US, but viewable everywhere else. Before YouTube Red, there was a brief period of time when GazettE YT videos were viewable in the US. I think the band tried to make a VEVO YT account so their videos could reach US viewers, but the videos were still blocked from the US because of motherfucking Sony. But I am absolutely certain that the band themselves wouldn't block their videos from being viewed in the US for any reason. even utada getting bamboozled by sony's l i e s http://aramajapan.com/news/utada-hikaru-tweets-region-restricted-music-videos/84379/ 1 LIDL reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saishu 1589 Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) It’s definitely Sony Music Japan. I had two copyright strikes from them on my old YouTube account, and it was because I uploaded Gazette and MUCC songs. And it just doesn’t make any sense. You can’t watch some PVs on YouTube, but you can buy the music on US iTunes. Edited February 8, 2018 by Saishu 2 Wakarimashita and Mamo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seimeisen 4406 Posted February 8, 2018 49 minutes ago, Chi said: even utada getting bamboozled by sony's l i e s http://aramajapan.com/news/utada-hikaru-tweets-region-restricted-music-videos/84379/ One commenter on that site said that Sony accepted the YouTube Red agreement, which you think would make all their videos viewable in the US. Well, nope, Sony's xenophobic as fuck, and have been restricting their videos to Japan for YEARS 1 Mamo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chi 2624 Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Seimeisen said: One commenter on that site said that Sony accepted the YouTube Red agreement, which you think would make all their videos viewable in the US. Well, nope, Sony's xenophobic as fuck, and have been restricting their videos to Japan for YEARS funny enough, that utada video is for realsies japan only https://polsy.org.uk/stuff/ytrestrict.cgi?ytid=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DB25tW3A2HPM but gazette only hates a handful of the existing countries https://polsy.org.uk/stuff/ytrestrict.cgi?ytid=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DU0630s6MrMA "Please note that, depending on the region, there may be slight delay in releasing the video due to the technical nature of Youtube. We would appreciate your kind understanding and patience." didn't know clicking reset was so hard Edited February 8, 2018 by Chi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seimeisen 4406 Posted February 8, 2018 19 minutes ago, Chi said: depending on the region, there may be slight delay in releasing the video due to the technical nature of Youtube What the fuck does that even mean? Technical nature? And Utada's tweet said something about how it "takes time for videos to be ready for worldwide viewing." Unless there's a copyright or otherwise legal issue that simply exists because Sony is multinational, there should be nothing complicated about uploading a video to be viewed by the whole world. What this is is Sony not wanting to admit that they don't want their artists' to gain exposure outside of Japan. Burying the obvious truth in vague lies is the worst customer service practice I can think of. 1 1 LIDL and Mamo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saishu 1589 Posted February 9, 2018 People in Japan upload to YouTube all the time, but Sony has a hard time doing it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDL 692 Posted February 9, 2018 Exactly! Sony Japan is messed up for doing that. I am convinced most of their rosters, if not all, are facing the same issues on YT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nekkichi 6043 Posted February 9, 2018 what is your favorite gazette PV? mine is either taion, or burial applicant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozileras10 371 Posted February 9, 2018 Either The invisible wall or Chizuru Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manji 卍 743 Posted February 14, 2018 Was listening to some Japanese Tribute albums here,and suddenly I started to wonder why so many legendary bands participate on such projects and the gazette is never included in it? They don't like covering songs? Would be nice to hear Ruki singing something different from gazette songs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nekkichi 6043 Posted February 14, 2018 visual kei kingz can't be bothered 3 Kiryu999, Furik and Saishu reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Komorebi 2193 Posted February 14, 2018 45 minutes ago, Manji 卍 said: Was listening to some Japanese Tribute albums here,and suddenly I started to wonder why so many legendary bands participate on such projects and the gazette is never included in it? They don't like covering songs? Would be nice to hear Ruki singing something different from gazette songs it could be their management says "leave us the fuck alone" and no one tries anymore. 2 K-x-H and Manji 卍 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karma’s Hat 3107 Posted February 14, 2018 They were on the Kuroyume album and there's a reason why everyone forgot about that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takadanobabaalien 3607 Posted February 14, 2018 I think their take on C.Y. Head was pretty nice, although it's difficult to beat Kuroyume so it doesn't compare to the original obviously 1 Mamo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karma’s Hat 3107 Posted February 14, 2018 I do think Sludgy Cult also counts as a cover 1 Jigsaw9 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mamo 1172 Posted February 14, 2018 Just now, Disposable said: I do think Sludgy Cult also counts as a cover Of what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manji 卍 743 Posted February 14, 2018 (edited) Yeah,I knew someone would mention the kuroyume cover and i appreciate Ruki's "harsh" vocals from the gold disorder era. however , I wished they could give us some memorable cover, considering their current music production Edited February 14, 2018 by Manji 卍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jigsaw9 6783 Posted February 14, 2018 4 hours ago, Mamo said: Of what? I mean........... (MEJIBRAY also did "their version" once, and at least a few other younger vk bands iirc) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghost 2687 Posted February 14, 2018 I actually really like SC tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karma’s Hat 3107 Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) This legend posted a live of sentimental na onigokko that would afaik be the only one out there for people who just don't happen to collect gazette terekos. Fuck this band was so good back in the day that there's no way you could have ever predicted that one day they're making their living by ripping off vetements for merch. edit: and fuck me the third song appears to be unreleased. christmas came early edit 2: at times it vaguely sounds like backdrop junkie. the chorus would lead one to believe that this is a previous version of the song Edited February 15, 2018 by Disposable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takadanobabaalien 3607 Posted February 15, 2018 Man, their early years were so damn amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ozileras10 371 Posted February 15, 2018 They played Sentimental and a lot of old songs for their 15 anniversary. Hope they’ll release a DVD from it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saishu 1589 Posted February 16, 2018 Bring back Yune. 1 1 Wakarimashita and platy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
