Moving Continents

I need to research budget for a trip to Dubai. Aishah's really intent on visiting Jerry there. We're waiting for updates from Jerry still, but I doubt she'd have spare time during this first week of working as a 'mole'.

*stares at bank account* And my job now is to continue this no-spending-diet even after my Japan trip. I'm guessing 0.5K per month is sufficient? So... January 2010? :S

If only I had the money to traipse around the globe as easily as Dongwan (currently vacationing at a Japanese onsen) and KinKi Kids (currently in Seoul recording Domoto Kyodai).

*Arfah is bemused of the coincidence that her two three beloved guys flew to Japan/Korea around the same time*

Jrock Malaysianised

Jerry says Nurul's new single "Tika Cinta" sounds hauntingly like one of Malice Mizer's songs so I went and checked it out. Her new album apparently has a touch of Jpop (credit: Berita Harian Online) but I'm guessing they don't even know heads or tails of the origin of this song:

Scroll down to the lil green media preview player.

She's a good singer. The song's not bad. Now listen to "Au Revoir" (which is/was like one of the bestest songs by Malice): Au Revoir - Malice Mizer

*tsk tsk tsk* Don't they ever intricately research stuff they ripoff from? Jrock ain't the same as Jpop lah. Haiyo. Let's see how many Malaysian Jrock fans are quick to realise this. I feel like bombing these Malaysian songwriters/composers.

Burnt Beyond Recognition

I hate cyclic errors. I do. Especially when I lose something very very precious that I'm too lazy to go and download again. Sigh.

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Clever of me, I should have immediately checked the dvd after burning. The two red dots are the albums I really must download again. Luckily the striked outs are still in my storage. But still...

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Life's not so fun these days, no?

All Shades of Blue and White

Happy 30th Birthday, Tsuyoshi-san! Oh and congratulations on the release of your album, your single and your live tour start. And yeah thank you for being MFEO MFDK (Made For Domoto Koichi). ;D

Here's my present as promised: 1 angsty KinKi [download] + 1 happy 10-years-ago KinKi [download] :D



I doubt anybody use Winamp anymore. But it's the thought that counts, right?

I've submitted photos of the sky for Tsuyo's birthday fan project. Yay! I hope he gets to see the 'world' through our eyes eventhough my pics weren't exactly spectacular or anything. But hey didn't I say it's the thought that counts? ne? ne?

Been too preoccupied with the harsh realities of life that I haven't given thought to my surroundings anymore. when I was small, I used to love to sit at our house porch as a storm rolls in, watching the swollen dark grey clouds racing with the wind. Then I'd stare and stare at the rainwater pooling under my dad's car and drown ants send floating leafs down the drain.

Nightime gazing at the moon was one of my favourite pastimes too. I had even stupidly 'wished' on fullmoons, praying that Barbie dolls would magically appear in my toybox. Or that my stupid brother would fall down and break his leg or something to that effect. Hah! Such naivety in a Cancer kid!

Well, my perception of a perfect sky is plenty different from Tsuyo's preference for white tufty clouds. But it's wonderful how he's made us slowed down a bit from our hectic schedules (which has always been his ambition).

Pre-announcement

Due to unforseen circumstances, I am sorry to announce that I will no longer continue creating the Winamp Skins of Hyesung and Wheesung respectively requested by Farah and Nwar.

All my artwork (before my old PC died) is still trapped in its harddisk. Sedih tak?

However, since my hand so gatal and you know lah me... I've skipped on ahead to make other skins that are more closer to my current obsession interest  xDD *ehem ehem*

I shall unveil my new work on the 10th of April as a birthday tribute to ________.

Under the Sky

Something to cheer you up on this gloomy Friday ;D



Tsuyo makes you want to fly to Japan (most especially Nara), like, right now. Doesn't he?

Slothing

Today is Koichi's final butai night in 2009. Will Tsuyo attend tonight's show to appease his hubby? *grins*

Wonder if there'll be a DVD released. Because I'm severely hating the magazine features for Endless Shock. The pics just don't do justice to Yaracchi (where his expressions are not exactly flattering aka mulut ternganga)!

Pretty slow day, ne? Even Farah was complaining. Hahah. And hey twinnie, thanks for listening to my Tsuyo spazz. I've always wanted to tell both you and J-La about him and his wonderful self, so somehow our convo lightened my day a lot. Since many people paint him in different colours which aren't really kind...

*hugs Tsuyo twinnie*

Bleah

Check out my new profile page background: Happy 11th Anniversary to the 6 wacky guys we love so much!

Tension-filled week. Sigh. At this point I care shitless about what may happen, if it will be possible, or if I can tahan all this muck and all other incoming muck that gets thrown at me.

Selfish or not, in the long run I'm never going to regret this decision. Ever. The hell with what other people may say.

Wish me luck.

On a less somber mood, Kochan and Tsuyo are the two main reasons I'm still keeping up with life. Oh hey but reality check! Won't be able to go on download sprees as carefree as I have done previously.

I might've missed this in the 2009 Cancer horoscope but moronic and hypocrite brothers sure seem to be a big issue this year. Huh.

So much for ending this post on a happier note.

March VK Reviews

What's this rumour going around about a Luna Sea Asia concert in 2010?? USO! Hong Kong?! ARE YOU CRAZY? I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY SO SOON AFTER MY JAPAN TRIP! WHAT THE *tooooot*!!

Title: 球体 (Kyuutai) *AWEFUCKINGSOME* Band: MUCC Verdict: 5 stars. If I once said their previous album, 'Shion', was missing some fine tuning then they’ve got it perfected here. SAIKO! After creating a definitive new sound through 'Ageha', there's an awesome improvement to their composition. This album is loaded with their lovely trademarks: soaring vocals, vivid choruses and deep lyrics. The songs are less showy and experimental but the ballads... Wow. 'sanbika' is one of the most classy I've ever heard from MUCC. I've always loved how they can easily express their music into a somewhat feast of visually pleasing stimulation: rise and fall of waves, birds flying over mountaintops, raindrops pattering down a window, freefalling from a cliff. You could almost imagine a PV for every song. Although I had a bad impression of 'Sora to Ito', I'm completely digging Tatsurou's synthesized voice. At least, it doesn't grate on my nerves anymore. Obviously because they chose not to overdo the techno-jangle in the whole album (that's some wise advise for girugamesh). Go for: 'Ageha', 'Oz', 'Hide and Seek', 'sanbika', 'Sora to Ito', 'hanabi'. Oh well. All the songs, then.

Title: REDEEMER Band: D'espairsRay Verdict: 3.5 stars. It's great that they've finally made their way back to home ground, been missing their edgier and oppressive side. But sorry to say, after the first 3 songs I find myself spacing throughout the rest of the album. I don't listen to them for their preppy and dandy slow numbers so this one's a bit hard to fathom although you do get some nice boost from 'REDEEMER' (which has a cool PV, btw). I hope they won't burn out too soon. Go for: 'REDEEMER', 'Lizard'.

Title: 極彩色 (Gokusaishiki) Band: Shinkou Shuukyou Gakudan NoGoD Verdict: 2 stars. Oh-kay. I can't stand the high-pitched wailing but let's give credit to the unmistakable talents of these guys, right? I tried to like this album. But fail. So they make great singles that are throwbacks to the 90's, we all know that. Yet 'Gokusaishiki' just doesn't blend in well because the songs sound so repetitive and bland. Frankly, there's not any standout new songs except for 'Kanaria'. I hope they learn from this mistake. Go for: 'dou', 'Kanaria'.

Title: MAR MAROON Band: 12012 Verdict: 3 stars. I keep reminding myself that 12012 is no longer the old heavy-ish 12012. And how do you even pronounce their name? Forget the expectations, people. What you have now is the kind of sappy music Alice Nine does. Entirely listenable, but… Sigh. Go for: 'As', 'Psycho Virus', 'Aitai Kara'.

Title: MASTER OF ROMANCE Band: Sadie Verdict: 4 stars. Never paid them any attention before, maybe because I've listened to them but I don't remember or I didn't wanna remember. Either way, 'Master of Romance' is good stuff. It has a balanced pace between the slow and fast tracks which never goes too heavy or too boring at any part. What I love most about this album is that it doesn't scream of mainstream pop, definitely deserves more stars for their effort. Go for: 'Ice Romancer', 'Ageha no Nakigara', 'Kagerou', 'Swallow Rain'.

+ Bonus review:

Title: silk tree. *HOT* Band: kei. Verdict: 4.5 stars. I like the simplicity - bare of all unneeded complexities. The soft singsongy melodies are a somewhat fantasy laden getaway. It's an album you can listen to to de-stress after a day at work. The Jpop-ish appeal will sadly differ for everyone, so judge it yourself. Go for: 'vesperbell.', 'pitiful emotional picture.', 'end of Sunday/black hircine.'.

Title: DISTRESS AND COMA Band: the GazettE Verdict: 3.5 stars. I've wondered for a long time where their latest direction will be, hoping they'd get off their lazy asses and come up with something as riveting as 'Filth' or 'NIL'. My griping might come to an end but not in the form of the title track tho. No, no, not the flaccid 'Distress and Coma'. Say hello to 'Headache Man', the b-side that reminds us so much of the old Slipknot-esque Gazette. Now this is what we've all been waiting for! However, I reserve further judgement until the full single is out in a few more days. Until then~ Go for: 'Headache Man'.

March VK Heavyweights

New albums from good bands cropping up so suddenly after 2 months of nothingness from downloadable VK Land.

If only the speed can move above 35kbps. Like, NOW. Aaaargh! *kicks P1 W1MAX for not having limitless data transfer limit, making us Malaysians suffer under TMNet*

Reviews should be in order (if I manage to get the rest):

1. MUCC - Kyuutai [Album 2009.03.04] because thank God, MU was good to me 2 days ago.


2. D'espairsRay - REDEEMER [Album 2009.03.11] 45% more *crosses fingers*


3. NoGoD - Gokusaishiki [Album 2009.02.25]


4. 12012 - mar maroon [Album 2009.03.11]


5. Sadie - MASTER OF ROMANCE [Album 2009.02.25]