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I was reading one of my fav. J-rocker's interview and just realized back in the 90s he said something really pissed me off, that he thought the school bullying victims who committed suicide were better to die off since the adult society is a cruel battleground and school is where people learn about those tough things... I hope he changed mind later or I'll just call him 老害 and ask Heaven for forgiveness because I have such bad taste in men. These kind of social-Darwinism sounds particularly fucked up especially nowadays.

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who is the first david you think of when you hear the name david

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metalhead buddie sitting at his pc : I'm listening to Dead End, lovely songs!

me: I have half a dozen of their CDs in the closet behind you, including their ''new'' albums, if you'd like.

buddie: No thanks, I like listening to them on YouTube :-D

me: (with a desperate look) -_-

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me cleaning the closet: omg when did I buy these huge heavy Dir en grey vinyls??? why I bought vinyls like nowadays Swifties…

buddie: just as I'm thinking people should be stopping buying CDs since everything is online and CD players can't work for more than 5 years without breaking down…vinyls??? -_-

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That post about death note being "everyone's first anime" (untrue statement) made me curious and now I want to gather data for science

Can you reblog this and tell me where are you from and what was your starter anime?

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I was reading Tamaki Kataoka's memorial book on Kiyoshiro Imawano, that Kataoka was fascinated by RC Succession when she was 12 and later when attending a summer concert, was shocked that Imawano complained during MC to the entire audience that one female staff was in period and it's terribly smelly 🤣

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J-rock terms part 3, still from the books written by Hideki Take

(to me it's amazing that once I learned the term すくい上げ歌う, certain songs sound different to me: nuance and delicacy matter!)

26. 歌入れ（Utaire）: Recording vocals. This is the process of recording the vocal parts of a song. Typically, vocals are recorded after the instrumental tracks have been laid down.

27. ラフ・ミックス（Rough Mix）: A rough mix. An initial, preliminary mix of the song, created before the more refined and detailed final mixing process. It provides a basic idea of how the elements of the track fit together.

28. ミックス・ダウン（Mix Down）: Mixing down. The process of combining all recorded parts of a song—vocals, instruments, effects, etc.—into a single, cohesive stereo or mono track.

29. 仕上げ（Shiage）: Finalizing. After the mix-down process, this step involves refining the song by correcting details, adjusting the balance and equalization, adding effects, or layering additional parts to perfect the overall sound.

30. すくい上げ歌う（Sukuiage Utau）: Singing with a "lifting" technique. A vocal technique where the singer approaches the target note by first hitting a note half or one tone lower, then quickly sliding or "lifting" up to the intended pitch. This technique adds an emotional, expressive quality, making the notes sound as if they are being "launched upward."

31. ベンド（Bend）: Bending. Another term for "sukuiage utau." It refers to the same technique of gliding or bending notes to create a dynamic, expressive effect in singing.

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Sebastian, for a trade with bluealaris almost two years ago D:

What if I just keep digging up old artwork omg

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J-rock terms, part 2, always based on the books by Mr. Hideki Take

16. シーケンサー (Sequencer): A device or software used in synthesizers and digital music production to record, edit, and play back music sequences, such as melodies, harmonies, and rhythms.

17. 横揺れのグルーヴ (Yoko-yure no Groove): A "side-to-side" groove, creating a looser, more relaxed rhythmic feel, often found in genres like blues or jazz.

18. 縦揺れのグルーヴ (Tate-yure no Groove): An "up-and-down" groove, with a tenser, more compact rhythm that feels forward-driving, commonly found in rock 'n' roll and energetic music styles.

19. 仮歌（かりうた, Kariuta): A temporary vocal track recorded for a demo version of a song, providing a rough idea of the lyrics and musical structure to be refined in the final production.

20. タイミングのジャスト (Timing no Just): Perfect timing; the precise way of catching and maintaining the rhythm during a performance or recording.

21. ウラもオモテも自由自在のビート: A beat that freely alternates between off-beat (ウラ) and on-beat (オモテ), demonstrating rhythmic versatility and expressiveness.

22. オフ・ビート (Off-beat): Performing or singing with a deliberate emphasis on the weaker or syncopated beats of a rhythm, creating a sense of tension or groove.

23. オン・ビート (On-beat): Performing or singing with strict adherence to the strong beats of a rhythm, emphasizing a steady and driving feel.

24. カルト (Cult): Refers to a band or artist that, while not widely popular, has a small but passionate group of devoted fans.

25. メジャー (Major): Describes a band or artist that is widely recognized and has broad popularity, attracting both dedicated fans and casual listeners.

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Yukihiro Tada

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Maybe I have something similar to multi-personality disorder that another me would pop up deleting my J-rock posts and posting old people's stuff instead. So I made an old people's blog for them and hopefully they don't want to intervene here.

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I once told an old joke about a visual-kei band (for peace's sake I would not mention the band's name, it's a really great band anyways and their fans can be found all over tumblr):

That band used to make songs that made you want to stomp your feet so hard. I couldn’t help but imagine that when they performed in a live house, all the fans in the crowd stomped along, and eventually, they stomped right through the floor…😄 The band keeps playing as if nothing happened, their post-punk/beat energy perfectly intact. The fans, now in the basement, continue moshing like true rock warriors. Meanwhile, the venue owner is upstairs screaming, "WHO��S PAYING FOR THIS?!"

Eventually, the band’s reputation skyrockets—“XXXX: The Band That Literally Brought the House Down” becomes their slogan. Architects everywhere start reinforcing live house floors specifically for their concerts. They even get a sponsorship from a steel company.

And as for the fans? They wear the whole "floor-stomping incident" like a badge of honor: "I was there when we broke the floor! Were you?" 😆

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J-rock terms I learned so far (thanks to Mr. Hideki Take's books) and I would like to put these on the lecture board in my dreams...

ドンカマ (Donkama) - Automatic drum machine, typically used to maintain a consistent beat during practice or recording.

グルーヴ (Groove) - The feeling and expression of rhythm; the subtle, dynamic flow of a song that makes it engaging.

メロディアス (Melodious) - Melody-focused, emphasizing tunefulness.

Ａメロ (A-Mero) - A-part melody, often referring to the verse in a song's structure.

Ｂメロ (B-Mero) - B-part melody, typically the pre-chorus that bridges the verse (A-Mero) and chorus (サビ).

サビ (Sabi) - Chorus, the central, often most memorable part of a song.

ドア��マ (Doatama) - The very beginning of a song or section, literally meaning "head of the door."

譜割り (Fuwari) - The alignment of lyrics with the rhythm and melody; how syllables fit into the musical phrasing.

アルバムのトータルなイメージ - The overarching or holistic image/concept of the album.

ウラで歌う (Ura de Utau) - Singing "on the backbeat" or syncopating; placing vocal emphasis off the primary beat.

ゆがむ (Yugamu) - Twisted, distorted, or warped; often refers to intentional irregularities in style or tone for artistic effect.

モータウン系のシャッフル (Motown-kei no Shuffle) - A Motown-style shuffle rhythm, characterized by a syncopated, swinging groove often heard in 1960s Motown hits.

ホンキートンク (Honky-Tonk) - Honky-tonk, a rollicking, bar-style piano-driven music often associated with early country and rock 'n' roll.

インチキ (Inchiki) - "Fakish" or "dodgy"; often used colloquially to describe something that feels insincere but can have charm or style.

ニュアンス (Nyūansu) - Nuance, referring to subtle details or shades of meaning in expression or tone.

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I had a dream: my fav. J-rocker, after the retirement, came to my uni giving a lecture of ''rock music composing'' . I as the hall assistant, was sitting behind watching him talking by the projector. One of my friends asks me afterwards: ''you've been his fan right? why ain't you looking exited?'' I don't know, but instead of the excitement I just got a better feeling: watching calmly how he explains everything. Because now to me it feels like time has ended, the world we know has ended, the familiar emotions have been enclosed, stored away and we are in a very different dimension.