It's been a while, I know! I'm so inconsistent at times, but I'm trying my best. My finals are getting closer and closer, and my band teacher is literally shoving down my throat more unnecessary tests -- which only adds to the stress. Anyway, the point of this Sunday post isn't to complain about how sucky it is to have all these tests... especially being so close to summer. Oh, and I have to register for Summer School too. Oh JOY.
Alright, so all this weekend my chinese grad occured. And I'll definitely post pictures up. But the thing I wanted to talk about the most was music.
First of all, everybody has a different taste in what they like. And in this post it's purely my opinion, and it may be completely different from what you think. I remember music being everywhere, whether it was the music teacher at school teaching you those nursery rhymes, playing those Bach songs, reading those musical notes or listening to your parents CD's filled with Asian songs; that was the start of my discovery.
Honestly, as a kid I could say I didn't feel like I belonged, and these same feelings are still present today. But music made me feel like I had a place because of there was a connection I could feel. Even if I wasn't good at it. The thing was, when I was a child I liked what everyone liked, and cared a lot about how pretty someone was. For a long time, my favourite genre fluctuated from R&B, country, to pop, to alternative rock, than pop and more pop. I didn't know what I liked best because what I was thinking about was what was more catchier, more popular. But it was because of my indecisive music choice that I finally found one.
I use to love K-Pop and all, but so easily the things I heard became repetitive to me. I didn't love their music as a whole, because I was looking at their image. Honestly, I felt that K-Pop didn't shape me the way that J-Pop and J-Rock/Visual Kei has or even had from the very start.
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As strange as this all looks, this is what Visual Kei is. Kei meaning style. And though this might not be appearance pleasers, it's the music that they make that gives life to this whole genre. Over the years though, the dramatic look of VK (that I personally also like too) has toned down into a more classy look. D=Out is a great example. They still have the dyed hair feature, and the makeup. Either way, I think they both look great. |
The GazettE out of all the bands are in particular my favourite. I remember the dark times in my life where I was really lost, and unhappy. It was GazettE's music, lyrics, and songs that uplifted me and made me feel alive again. Even though they are sexy (keke), I didn't like them just for the looks. I loved them for the music. To me, they are what I'd call talented. They're a band that work together to make something meaningful and beautiful. A lot of my friends judge me on this, and maybe I do fan girl plenty, but nonetheless, they are like the reason I've become who I am.
My 'friend' use to tell me that GazettE has changed me, but in a sense I wouldn't say that. I would say that their music, talent, and individual ability has shaped me instead, along with the other pre-existant music choices. I believe it was more of life's events, that made me so ... whatever they call me. I believe things also happen for a reason, and maybe it's because I went through those things that it led me to the GazettE.
Music shouldn't just be about partying, it should be about connecting us together through this universal means of communication, artwork, and to present the beauty in it so that our emotions are released, shared, and felt. That is why I have fallen in love with Visual Kei/J-Rock/J-Pop. I find they have given me those things, they have shared it, presented it and continue to do so.
Ruki (the Vocalist of The GazettE) writes a lot of the lyrics, and for some reason, a lot I can relate to or find peace in, or understand! Tomorrow Never Dies was one of the key songs, and looking back at the lyrics I found a reason to continue striving through whatever life gives me.
Honestly, I could say that K-Pop or Pop music itself has no meaning... But to other people it always will have a meaning. It's just for me, the meaning of what VK gives me is powerful. It relieves my emotions in a way that I haven't felt before. And if you're looking for a good rock band, The GazettE, D=Out, 12012, Alice Nine, Miyavi are all just great choices.
This is music in my perspective, and you should see me watch the 24 minute video of GazettE performing, or the endless numbers of radio talk shows even though I don't understand it. I find beauty in the realism of their lives, how excited the fans are and the way The GazettE responds to it. They only do encores if they feel the audience, not just because the audience kind of wants it. It's amazing to see them live, and how they are live, and someday I wish to be a part of it too. (:
Well, that's what I wanted to write. And maybe it's been forever since I've written, but I please always hope you guys stick with me. Thank you.
UNTIL NEXT TIME,
xoxo
-Arizona.
My 'friend' use to tell me that GazettE has changed me, but in a sense I wouldn't say that. I would say that their music, talent, and individual ability has shaped me instead, along with the other pre-existant music choices. I believe it was more of life's events, that made me so ... whatever they call me. I believe things also happen for a reason, and maybe it's because I went through those things that it led me to the GazettE.
Music shouldn't just be about partying, it should be about connecting us together through this universal means of communication, artwork, and to present the beauty in it so that our emotions are released, shared, and felt. That is why I have fallen in love with Visual Kei/J-Rock/J-Pop. I find they have given me those things, they have shared it, presented it and continue to do so.
Ruki (the Vocalist of The GazettE) writes a lot of the lyrics, and for some reason, a lot I can relate to or find peace in, or understand! Tomorrow Never Dies was one of the key songs, and looking back at the lyrics I found a reason to continue striving through whatever life gives me.
Honestly, I could say that K-Pop or Pop music itself has no meaning... But to other people it always will have a meaning. It's just for me, the meaning of what VK gives me is powerful. It relieves my emotions in a way that I haven't felt before. And if you're looking for a good rock band, The GazettE, D=Out, 12012, Alice Nine, Miyavi are all just great choices.
This is music in my perspective, and you should see me watch the 24 minute video of GazettE performing, or the endless numbers of radio talk shows even though I don't understand it. I find beauty in the realism of their lives, how excited the fans are and the way The GazettE responds to it. They only do encores if they feel the audience, not just because the audience kind of wants it. It's amazing to see them live, and how they are live, and someday I wish to be a part of it too. (:
Well, that's what I wanted to write. And maybe it's been forever since I've written, but I please always hope you guys stick with me. Thank you.
UNTIL NEXT TIME,
xoxo
-Arizona.
