YUI - GLORIA

YUI will be realising her newest single on 20th January 2010, titled...



Gloria



She stated that she wanted to encourage the students to study in the coming year...
A year too late for me...

But I can always listen to it when I furthur my studies to I don't know where....



Certainly not Russia... Lol.... Girls there so fierce...




Here's a quote from YUI herself...

Youthful days, I think it’s really a time where people are inspired to do various kinds of things. And so, 「The way you live your life at that time, it really has the ability to change your whole life」. “Could everyone empathize with this feeling too?” I wondered (while creating this song).

Students that are preparing for exams, or even those involved in sports, those thinking “Now is the time to work hard!”, I want all of them to listen to this song!

adapted from YUI-Lover.com

Here's some more photos of the coming single...










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I kinda missed my cute YUI in the past, with her new look now, kinda matured..


Ah...can't wait... >.<

Namidairo Release Date

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's confirmed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


YUI's latest single, Namidairo, will be out in February 27th!!! Can't wait can't wait!




Here's the PV. Enjoy!!!! YUI! Gambate!!!

The Most Relaxing Song

I cry when I heard this song.... This is the most angelic song that I have ever heard...






It's adapted from a J-Drama, Iryu Team Medical Dragon.



It's a drama of a group of people who never gave up on trying to save even a soul.

Click here for the teaser.

Namidairo Cover OUT!!!!

YUI's most anticipated next single's covers are already out!!!!!!!

AHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait can't wait!!

FFX Madman's Single Ranking

It's back!!! FFX Madman's Single Ranking is back!!!! Here is my latest...









1. Utada Hikaru - Hikari

Hikki's done it again!!! This song is from one of the endings of an anime I love, Fate Stay Night. The title of the anime doesn't make any sense to me but this song is great.

Her strong and heartful voice will mesmerize the young to the old with an everlasting affection and emotion. What in the world did I write?? ahah.. to sum it up, it's a DaMN good song!! Click 'play' on the playbar below to listen. Enjoy!!!







2. Remioromen - Konayuki


This one is a very special song for me. It's one of the main themes in a Japanese drama that affected my life and way of thinking, 1 Litre of Tears. Click HERE to watch the drama and HERE for some information.

This song so sad la... I suggest you watch the drama, really enlightening. Remioromen really performed this song all the way from the heart, a great song!

One Litre of Tears

3. KAT-TUN - Keep the Faith

I can't believe I actually like this song, but since I've listened to it in Music Station a few weeks ago, I'm kind of addicted to it.. ^^


The lyrics of this song shown in Music Station are really good, but I can't understand it.. too bad...


Btw, a little info about KAT-TUN, they're Rapper acted in My Boss, My Hero as a cute yakuza (Japanese mafia) that tries to act pai kia.. ahahha so funny!!!









4. YUI - Love & Truth

YUI!!!!!!!!!


This song was used as a movie theme for the movie "Closed Note". I'm still looking for the movie.. arr... so depressing!!!!


YUI has violinist included in this song!!!! Add an extra effect to the song that makes it unique! Gambate YUI!!!!










5. TOKIO - Sorafune


This song brings back a lot of memories ^^..


Ending and Intro song for another Japanese drama I love, My Boss, My Hero.


There's something cool with Tomoya Nagase, the main vocalist. His talking voice is deep but when he sings, it goes high and it sounds damn good.. aha.. amazing!!!


By the way, the drama is very funny. The rapper from KAT-TUN is in the drama too!!





There you go, FFX Madman's TOP JAP Songs!! Enjoy!!!

YUI Topping the Rankings!!

YUI has finally released her latest single, Love and Truth on the 26th September 2007.




Only by the first day of the release, the single has been selling fast!!





Hope she'll can stay No. 1 until Oricon confirms the chart rankings next Wednesday or even better, weeks to come!! WHoo HO!! Gambate YUI!!!! So excited!!!


Check her video out... It's so mysterious...





Here are the download links, credits to Underground Blue



1. Love and Truth (MP3) - Click here to download!


2. Jam (MP3) - Click here to download!


3. My Generation ~Acoustic~ (MP3) - Click here to download!


4. Love and Truth ~Instrumental~ (MP3) - Click here to download!




I personally love Jam. Check these songs out!


Honestly, I kinda miss the ol' YUI. She's a bit more rockish this time around but I miss her sweet and slow voice. I feel like my heart was struck by a spear everytime I heard that sweet voice. The pain I felt is the pain that I enjoy and love.

Well, at least her new style can get her up there at the No. 1 with the other great J-Artists did before her like Otsuka Ai, L'Arc~en~ciel, Utada Hikaru and Angela Aki just to name a few...

Now, I have to study!! Cya!!!

ARASHI

This post is dedicated to all girls / ladies/ ah liens / mothers / aunties / grandmas / great grandmas that are sick of boys, ah bengs, men, fathers, uncles, grandpas, and great grandpas.

Don’t you ever feel bored with your boyfriend/hubby?? Want a younger and vibrating group of bachelors?? Then, check this guys out.

Arashi (which means Storm) is a Japanese band consisting of five members. They are a renowned group in Japan and lovers of J-Drama.

The released three great main singles this season.

Love so Sweet – February 21, 2007

Download Link : http://rapidshare.com/files/55796236/01.Love_so_sweet.mp3.html

We can make it! – May 2, 2007

Download Link : http://rapidshare.com/files/55797783/We_can_make_it_.mp3

Happiness – September 5, 2007 (CHECK THIS OUT!!)

Download link : http://rapidshare.com/files/55835652/01._Happiness_-_Arashi.mp3

If the links go dead, kindly e-mail me to tell me about it or leave a comment for me to inform me about the dead link.

Check out the videos, I like the video for Happiness. So cute and happy!! Don’t miss it!!

Here’s a little bit of info adapted from Wikipedia about the band members.

Satoshi Ohno (相葉雅紀)

Name meaning: Guidance Nicknames

Nicknames: Oh-chan, Leader, Captain, Umai-sonyun, Shacho, Sammy (or Sami)

Height: 166 cm (5'5")

Weight: 49 kg (108 lbs)

Siblings: older sister

Info:

• Leader of the group after winning a round of rock-paper-scissors with the other members.
  
• Often sings lead vocals.
  
• Known to be the best dancer in the group
  
• He often choreographs most of the band’s dances.
  
• Doesn’t really want to be become a leader.
  
• A new age idol – who leads his group by not leading at all.
  
• An artist that focuses more on music than other fields like acting in dramas.

Sho Sakurai (櫻井翔)

Blood type: A

Height: 171cm

Weight: 56 kg

Horoscope: Aquarius

Siblings: a younger sister and a younger brother

Favorite Subjects: Japanese and history

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Colours: blue, black, and yellow

Info:

• Writes his own lyrics.
  
• Sings most of the rap parts, also known to the fans as “Sakurap”.
  
• Currently a Monday co-host of NTV’s News Zero.
  
• Graduated from Keio University.
  
• Known as the Study Leader during the years of Arashi debut
  
• He lost against Ohno in a round of rock-paper-scissors.
  
• According the band, he possesses leadership qualities.

Jun Matsumoto (松本潤)

Name (romaji): Matsumoto Jun

Nickname: MatsuJun, Jun-Sama, JunChan, King (by all of Arashi)

Height: 173cm (roughly 5'8)

Weight: 58kg (approx 128)

Birthdate: August 30, 1983

Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

Siblings: One older sister

Horoscope sign: Virgo

Blood type: A

Interests: Music, DVDs, photography, reading

Preferred Sport: Baseball

Favorite Food: Noodles, dry plums, mango

Favorite Colors: White, black and blue

Info:

• The most popular artist in the band.
  
• Has been said to have the most sex appeal.
  
• Starring roles in dramas such as Bambino!, Hana Yori Dango series and Gokusen.
  
• Labelled as “concert master” for his precision during live performances.
  
• Appointed as Comedy Leader during the years of Arashi debut.
  
• Considered as an elite because he was brought up by Johnny Kitagawa himself without having to go through auditions.
  
• First male to grace the front cover of Marie Claire (Japan).

Kazunari Ninomiya (二宮和也, Kazunari Ninomiya)

Nickname: Nino, Hollywood-san, Kazu-chan, Nino-chan

Height: 168cm (5'6")

Weight: 49kg (around 108 lbs)

Date of Birth: June 17, 1983

Place of Birth: Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan

Star Sign: Gemini

Blood Type: A

Family: Parents, a sister (two years older)

Info:

• Starred In Clint’s Eastwood’s, Letters from Iwo Jima.
• First member to crossover to Hollywood.
• He’s one of Japan’s leading actors, can act with his eyes.
• He’s actually left-handed but was forced to write with his right hand.
• He plays guitar and piano.
• Composes songs and write lyrics.
• One half of Arashi’s skit duo, Ohmiya SK, partnering Satoshi Ohno.
• Appointed as Performance Leader during Arashi’s early years.
• He is usually seen with a game console in hand.
• Publicly admitted that he is obsessed with his interest, games!

Masaki Aiba (相葉雅紀)

Nicknames : Aiba, Super Idol Aiba-chan, Aiba-chan, Aiba-kun, Kappe

Blood Type: AB

Height: 176cm

Weight: 60 kg Horoscope:

Horoscope: Capricorn

Family: Mom, Dad, younger brother (Yusuke)

Pets: 3 dogs

Favorite Subjects: none

Least Favorite Subjects: Physical Education (during winter season)

Food: ramen

Color: black and white

Precious Treasures: everyone around him, his pets, his stuffed animal, and his favorite baby blanket

Best Friends: Sakurai Sho (ARASHI), You Yokoyama (Kanjani∞)

Info:

• Tallest member of the group.
• Breathy voice.
• Once hospitalized after fainting due to the collapse of one of his lungs
• Also works with various wild animals as a co-host of a TV Show, “Tensai! Shimura Doubutsuen”.
• Excels In basketball.
• Can’t focus very long on a particular topic.
• He has problems reading Kanji.
• Made various reading mistakes.

Okay, so the chances of you marrying one of them in 1 in a billion but it’s never wrong to imagine right?

So, what do you think about Arashi? Leave comments please!!

FFX Madman Fav 5 J-Musix

1. Crossroad - YUI

This is an old song from YUI but it took me quite long to actually notice it. I'm the kind of person who only spends time to listen to artist's hits and just forget about the artist's other unpopular work. Crossroad, was the accompanying song for the main single, Life. I don't know what this song means but somehow, her sweet voice is make me so happy... HAHa... From my very little knowledge of the Japanese language, this song is about a couple who is separated. Can you translate for me??

So far, my favourite song from YUI!!












2. Kokoro - Kazumasa Oda

I'm still new to J-pop and J-Musix. So, I don't know much about Kazumasa Oda. Here's something I took from Wikipedia.com.

In the 21st century, he released three albums and all of them reached number one on the official Japanese music chart, Oricon. Above all, compilation album Jiko Best (2002) sold over 2,200,000 copies. Because of the most recent album Soukana (2005), he became the oldest solo music artist who has reached number one on Oricon's album chart.

I only know one thing from this guy. He's kinda old. I don't like old artists because their songs are sometimes so boring but this guy has an amazing voice, it just astonishes me. The music video for this music is so touching. Check it out!






3. Heart - Otsuka Ai

AI AI AI!!! Otsuka Ai!!! She's the cutest, most kawaii J-Artist I have ever seen. Sorry YUI!!!

Like all J-musix, I have no idea what she sang. But, there's something with her voice. Her voice is like the voice of angels, a Japanese angel!! Wow!! Hot!!! This single ranked 1st with another hit from her, Peach on the Oricon charts on 30th July 2007 charts. It's an honour to get first!!









4. Love & Truth - YUI


She will release this single n 26th September 2007. Thanks to my pals from YUI-Fans.com, I managed to get the song before hand. Check out this post for more information.














5. Phonoscope - Shikao Suga




This song is about waking up at night, and think about why your life have to be like what it is. HAHA... Dang, I really need to learn Japanese. Great song too!!

YUI - Love and Truth

YUI's latest PV, Love &Truth.






This video is so beautiful. YUI looks so stunning in the video.

Love & Truth lyrics

Konna ni omotte iru Jikan wa tomatte kurenai
Karappo no kokoro wa anata no kimochi wo mada mitsukerarenai

Onaji e wo nido to egaku koto wa dekinai no ni
Atashi no kanjou wa tada kurikaeshite bakari

“Ai no uta” wo kikasete yo sono yokogao mitsumeta
Anata no koto shiritai yo mou deatte shimatta no

Donna ni sabishikute mo mata aeru ki ga shite iru kara
Riyuu nante iranai hiki kaesenai koto wo shitte iru

Kono mama ja wasuremono ni natte shimau desho?
Atashi no kanjou wa namida no oku kagayaita

“Ai no uta” wo kikasete yo sono yokogao sono saki ni
Anata ga ima mitsumeteru hito ga iru to wakatte mo

Tsubasa wo kudasai to shinjite utau you ni atashi datte chikau yo
Kako no zenbu uke ireru tte kimeta

“Ai no uta” wo kuchizusamu sono egao ni furetai
Anata ga ima mitsumeteru hito ga iru to wakatte mo

“Ai no uta” wa owaranai mou deatte shimatta no
...Owaranai ...Love & Truth



Here' the translation.


YUI - LOVE&TRUTH

I’m thinking about you so much…time doesn’t stop for me
My empty heart still can’t find your feelings

I can never draw the same picture twice
But my emotions are just repeating over and over again

Let me listen to your “love song.” (1) I stared at your profile (2)
I want to know about you, now that I’ve met you

No matter how lonely I get, I have a feeling we’ll meet again
I don’t need a reason; I know I can’t turn back

With the way it is now (3), I’ll just become a part of your memory(4), right?
My emotions shone like the depths of tears…

Let me listen to your “love song.” Your profile…
I understand there’s a person you’re gazing at right in front of you but… (5)

Please give me wings and believe that, just as with this song (6), I swear
I’ve decided to accept all the past

I hum the “love song”…I want to touch your smiling face
Even though I know that there’s someone you’re gazing at

My “love song” never ends - I’ve already met you (7)
…It never will end… LOVE & TRUTH



This video will be the theme song for a Japanese movie, "Closed Note" (funny name huh) , scheduled to be released Sept 4, 2007 in Japan. Gosh... I want to see that movie!!