K-ON!

[4n01]

Well first of all, THANK YOU, revsfan98 for this super-excellent find! Senri is indeed amazing!

I liked this one the best:



Man... she just tears right into those things, doesn't she? And yes, I believe she is already on her way to becoming a star! 

At least, as much of a star as drummers get to be... they're always underrated, IMO.

Which brings me to our beloved  . Nobody can ever replace her on the drum kit, or in our hearts. Mizu was also an amazing drummer, but very different from Senri. She was direct and to the point, with such beautiful timing... an uncomplicated drummer in the same way that Ringo Starr was an uncomplicated drummer. Both were highly underrated. But think of what Mizu accomplished...

From "For Tomorrow" to "Hitoshizuku" and back... she was THE girl behind the set that made those songs work. That will never be replaced by anyone. Mizuho was it!

Senri has proven that she has incredible skills... and I'm sure we're all waiting with high hopes to see what she does with them. Will she be in a band? Will it be pop, or jazz, or progressive, or all of these? Only time will tell. I, for one, can't wait to find out!!!

 

[DaCrow]

I don't think there is a right or wrong. Music is subjective to me. I have played a set that I thought was horrible on my part and got rave revues. Did they hear something I didn't? Was I being too critical of myself?
The point was if it sounded good to other people, it was good. Music is to enjoy.
As far as Senri, I heard timing changes during transitions and such. If it were "club music"  boom,boom,boom,boom, I would expect perfect cadence. She's still a bit unpolished but will be amazing in later years if she keeps up the pace.
Another example is Ringo Starr. I never thought much of his skills until I tried to duplicate his "fill's" and style. Now I think the guy is a genius for what he had to drum to.
Here's some trivia.........The first band I was in our BIG song was "For What It's Worth" by Buffolo Springfield.
How many people will get that reference?

[kensolar]

Wow, I can't believe all the 'Ringo' references, I cut 5-6 lines about Ringo out of my last comment. Like Paul
MacCartney's quote " I don't know why people say Ringo's not a good drummer. I can set my watch by him."
I've been a fan of his since 1978 when I got to see him live, and not playing an 'uncluttered' style.
One of the things I have always liked about ZONE concerts was their clean, crisp, energenic performances.
And I agree with DaCrow here, music is so subjective. When people ask me what my favorite songs are I always
answer "On what day?"

kensolar

[revsfan98]

there are certain parts of the final live that remind me of the beatles, but i honestly don't know their music that well.  maybe it's just that traditional 4-piece band set up with ringo/mizuho raised up in the back and the 3 others in front.  anyway, one song where the drumming really gets to me is during glory colors.  even during the slow parts where it's just miyu singing and mizuho doesn't seem to be doing anything special, there's just something really... i don't know ... crisp and comforting about her drumming.  i'd say starting at about 2:08 is where i really notice it, and the camera angle from 2:31-2:38 is what makes me (visually) think of the beatles.

edit: forgot link



oh btw ken - this is exactly the kind of place where it's ok to get carried away!  

[gir2413]

recently SCANDAL did a cover for Dont Say Lazy. and here it is XD enjoy / on a side note can someone help me confirm that SCANDAL wasnt actually playing their instruments becuase it totally seems like they arent

at the beginning K-On the members stated that their goal as a band was to play at the Budokan, this might not come true for the show but is most likely to come true in real life. evidence of this includes the Haruhi Suzumiya Super Live Concert and the Lucky Star live concert at Budokan this March. the connecting factor among these 3 shows is that they were all produced by Kyoto Animation. so seeing as the anime is over, this might not be the last time we'll see K-On and their incredibly catchy songs.

ps - here's my favorite song from K-On
My Love is a Stapler



also in regards to Senri, i discovered her while i was looking for some good covers for K-On songs about a month ago. i admire her talent and ability at such a young age she can play the hell out of those drums. to me though i feel that everything about her drumming is a bit too "textbook" i dont see much Senri in the drumming imo. but thats my opinion feel free to prove me wrong XD as always its good to come back here and make a post or two about something. jya ne

[4n01]

Thanks for the SCANDAL vid, gir2413... they really ARE fun to watch!

I do think that they're playing their own instruments for "Don't Say 'Lazy'", though... they've simplified some of the parts a lot... if it was studio musicians playing, it would be a fancier arrangement... The video is out of sync in a big way though, so it's hard to follow the solos and strumming visually. It's a good version of the song, though... and I have to give SCANDAL credit for doing something so current for a cover song, too. That takes guts.

K-ON!'s first season has ended, but I'm pretty sure the show isn't over. They'll be back with a new season in a few months, I bet...

[gir2413]

true lol i forgot to account for the audio and video being off. there is an OVA on the way for K-On but there isnt enough material as of yet for the second season

[Teck]

Cool, there's like episodes 1-9 with some specials or something, will watch it once I finish downloading.

[zerojinnu]

WOOOW!!..i was about to make a Thread for this..oh well..lol..here i go..

i recently watched this Anime and i could really say that its really good..i made it number 1 on my top10 anime list recently...and i totaly fell in love with the songs: WATASHI no KOI HOTCH-Kiss[my love is a stapler] which Gir posted
FuwaFuwatime[light and fluffy time]
and Fudepen[Ballpoint Pen]
though the songs here aren't full version..but its really good though..

the story of the anime is so adorable too..hehe..and it kinda reminded me of ZONE when they were just starting out..thats why i couldn't stop watching it..lol..and yes..the second season is coming up soon..but i think its only in japan for now..and then they'll go international i think..

if your looking for a good anime to watch this is basically it..^_^

[gir2413]

K-On season 2 has been confirmed for the summer season just an FYI for you fans. Also, you might have heard of So Ra No Wo To, a story with a totally different setting from K-on, but the same premise. instead of the guitar, the main character learns the trumpet in an army.

[TheFrustrated]

How are you doing, gir? I might have to check that out.
Look at the picture I took in Tokyo:

[zerojinnu]

hey gir!..nice to see you back!..

WHao!!..nice!..lol..where was this taken TheFrustrated?..
how much are these?..are these official products?..why am i asking so much questions??..lol

[4n01]

It's official... K-ON!! second season is ready to air on April 6!

And that's not a misprint... the new season has two !!'s...

[Helixius]

And that's not a misprint... the new season has two !!'s...

Hahah that's interesting.

I'm eagerly waiting for the second season. It's really a great anime. I don't know if it's just me, but I feel that there are a lot of similarities between K-ON and ZONE. To get into both of them in the same year 2009, it must be some kind of fate.

[4n01]

Right you are, Helixius. The similarities between K-ON! and ZONE are why I became interested in K-ON! in the first place! That, and "Don't say 'lazy'", which was such a great single...

Now, fudepen has become my favorite song from season 1. Thanks zerojinnu for posting it!

And of course I'm eager for season 2 to begin. Season 1 brought us some of the best current J-Pop I've heard in 2009, and I'm hopeful that the new season will have even more good songs for every fan! I was telling a friend about K-ON! the other day, and watched the first episode all over again... it was really fun, and even better now than I remembered it.

Mostly, I think we need a little fresh life in J-Pop right now. It's been kind of a dull year so far. I'm counting on K-ON! to deliver!