I don't care what you think after watching this music video. But all I can say is I like this band, 'Fall Out Boy', and their songs. I didn't know this band till my friend introduced the video. Then I became a fan of them. To be honest, I don't know about them, and only thing I know about them is that they make people sick! However, I like it (am I insane??). Just watch and listen to the video. I know the PV is kinda crazy, but they don't care literally. I hope you like it!
I often listen to Incubus, which is Alternative Rock band and one of my favorite bands. It was 7 years ago that I met this band, and I was a junior of junior high school. My elder brother suddenly introduced me this band and I became a fan of it cuz all of their songs were amazing for me.
1: Talk Shows On Mute (from their 5th album "A Crow Left Of The Murder") This song is really nice song. I like this interesting melody and lyrics, and some exchange students like this song too. The lyrics are loosely base on George Orwell's novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four" and Philip K. Dick's novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep". I guess I put the video of this song before, I'm not sure you can see the video on this blog though... :P
2: Anna Molly (from their 6th album, "Light Grenades") I like the guitar sound of this song, which drives me crazy. And this song is really interesting The title, 'Anna Molly' is a figurative name meaning girl who does not exist. If you listen to the lyrics, you can figure out the meaning.
3: Dig (from "Light Grenades") This is a story of love. According to the music video of this song, a dancer discovers the importance of a relationship through the art of dance. I like the melody of the song.
4: Drive (from their 3rd album, 'Make Yourself') This is the best song of them for me, and it is the one of the songs of the album which I met them then. Also the music video is one of the coolest music video I have ever seen. The song is what is widely described as mellow. And it is very relaxing and positive ambiance.
5: Stellar (from 'Make Yourself') I like the melody line of the song, which is really beautiful, I guess. It makes me like...
Click the each title, and you can go to YouTube and can watch each video!
Finally, I found a music video of 'The Academy Is... '. The song name is 'About A Girl', which is from their new album 'Fast Times At Barrington High'. This song's melody is really nice huh? And the voice of the vocal is really nice, too. So, this song is one of my favorite their song, and this band is one of my favorite bands! I feel kind of same thing as the lyrics, 'Can't breathe when I'm around her', when I'm with hot girl. I guess every man is so. Anyway, I like this song and band, and I hope you like it too!!
Finally, last week, the new album of Anberlin which is my favorite band was released!! The name of the album is "New Surrender". I don't buy the album yet, but I got it via Internet for free today! Yay!! I just listened to only one song yet, but it was sooo sweet...!! I felt like all songs in this album are sweet. Go to Tower Records, and you can buy it! If it isn't on sale now, wait a few days. I'm sure you are going to be a fan of Anberlin soon!
Yesterday, when I was watching my favorite band's music videos, I found those messages below in the music video. Those messages are not the lyrics of the song. It included in the music video.
"What makes us who we are? Eyes? Hair? Race? Sex? Who will you… love? Who will you… trust? Where is home? What hardships will you face? What hardships will you overcome? What makes you happy? What are your passions? If you could… do it all over again… what would you change? Relationships? Choices? Direction? What experience would you relieve? What will you… achieve? What will you… be remembered for? Don’t Drop Your Arms"
Have you thought about them? Maybe yes? Maybe no? In my case, I haven't thought about them except a few things. We need think about them in our life at least once because I think it's important what we aim for. I put the music video below, so please check it out.
Hey, it's been a long time, isn't it? How have you been?? Are you melting because of heat? I'm melting a little. By the way, I'm having hot and fun summer vacation now. But I have sad things. They are that exchange students are leaving Japan. Eight of them already left here. I don't want them to leave...
Let's change the topic. So, what are you doing during this summer vacation? In my case, I'm going to work as usual, to go back home, go to short trip, and to drink alcohol. It's not bad, but not good. Oh, I've finally got my own iPod about 2 weeks ago, so I'm going to listen to my favorite musics everyday!! Yay! And I'm going to a Korean drama which I've been wanted to watch since 6 months ago. I guess, I have lots of things to do including chilling at home and hanging out with friends.
Speaking of my favorite musics, I know a nice band! They are "The Fray". Do you guys know this band? I attached one of their songs, "How To Save A Life".
Have you ever heard this song? I think, you have. The Fray is a Grammy Award-nominated four-piece piano rock band from Denver in the state of Colorado, the US, and is formed in 2002 by schoolmates. Most of fans of The Fray like this song. Anyway, don't miss it! Their songs are sweet!
Hey, this post is going to be the last post in this semester, so I'll introduce one of my favorite band, "Maroon 5". I think, you guys have heard this name or listened to their song in a car CM. This is the song of it.
So, you have listened to it once, right? I don't explain about them today, but you can check them on any sites of the Internet. And you are going to be their fan, I think...
So, as I said, this is the last post of this semester, BUT I'm going to keep posting in summer vacation as well. So please check my blog when you have time, nothing to do, or whenever you want.
The name of the song above is "Wine Red". It's sweet, isn't it?? This band is "The Hush Sound". This is a pop quartet from Chicago, in the state of Illinois, the US. This band consists of Bob Morris on vocals and guitar, Chris Faller on bass and vocals, Darren Wilson on drums and vocals, and Greta Salpeter on vocals and piano. Initially named “The Hush,” the band changed their name to “The Hush Sound” when Geffen Records objected that their name was too similar to rapper "Hush".
I found this band by accident when I was on the Net. I don't remember what I was doing at that time, but I found the band in someone's blog. And there was a video of THS. Yeah, I watched it, and it was good. So I like this band. Now, I don't have any songs of THS, but I will buy one of their records sometime, I'm not sure though because they don't make their debut in Japan yet, I guess.
Did you watch it? How was it? I hope you liked it. The band's name is "Anberlin", and it's formed in the state of Florida, the US, in 2002. This band is kinda new band I guess, and they don't make their debut in Japan yet. That's why my friend who is familiar with western music don't know this band.
I was introduced this band by a "senpai" when I was in high school. And then, I put them into my one of my favorite bands. Oh, the name of the song is "Paperthin Hymn". Wow, the thumbnail is kinda erotic...whatever! Anyway, this song is the best one for the fan of Anberlin.
I read my friend's blog, and she posted "My fovorite A to Z". I think it's sweet because we can share what artists do we like and listen. And we can talk about them a lot, so I'm going to tell my favorite(s) artists A to Z. Are you ready to start??
Anberlin Billy Talent, Blindeside, Bon Jovi, Boys Like Girls, Bruce Springsteen C? Dead Poetic, Dynamite Hack Eagles, Emery Finger Eleven, Foo Fighters G? Hoobastank Incubus Justin Timberlake (The) Killers (The) Last Goodnight Madina Lake, Maroon 5, Muse, My Chemical Romance N? Oasis Paramore, Panic! At The Disco Q? Red Hot Chili Peppers Showbread, Skillet, Slipknot, SUM 41 T? Underoath V? W? X? Y? Zebrahead
That's all I guess.. The colored artists are one of my best artists, and I often listen to their songs! Hey, does anybody know good artists which start spelling C, G, N, Q, T, V, W, X, and Y? If you guys know good artists, let me know! And let's share their songs!
Hey! I post a video of "Paramore" again! This song is named "That's What You Get". I like Paramore so much! I think you are going to like this band immediately if you watch and listen to the video. I think the vocal, Hayley, is hot. And I think her voice is sounds like Avril Lavigne, right?? But I like better Hayley than Avril because she is same age as us! Yes, she was born in 1988. whatever! Anyway, I hope you like this band and songs!!
Today, I'll introduce a punk-pop-rap band, Zebrahead. This band was formed La Habra, California, in 1996. This band has 2 vocals; Ali Tabatabaee(Rap) and Matty Lewis. Actually, Matty is new member of this band. The previous vocal, Justin Mauriello, quited the group to pursue other interests in 2004. But the same month, Matty received a call from Zebrahead's management, and was informed that Zebrahead were looking for a new co-lead singer. He went to California to try out for the role, and after being heavily impressed with what they saw, the four remaining members officially named him Zebrahead's new co-lead singer.
The name of this video is 'Anthem', by the way. The sound of the song is cool, isn't it? I like this song, and also like this band. I don't put the lyrics of this song this time though, I hope you like it!
I'm going to introduce one of my favorite songs. This song is "Hope", and it is sung by "Twista feat. Faith Evans". This is sad song. However, this is not only great, but also extremely touching and meaningful song. I love this song. This song always reminds of me one of my favorite movie, "Coach Carter" all the time. And some of parts of the movie are used in this music video. And also, some actors in the movie are appeared in this music video. I think that they are the after the movie.
The man who is saying something on this music video first is Cruz, and his words are my favorite quote. "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." I used this quote in the speech contest last year because this is true. We have a power, we just don't use it now. We can do whatever we want and need because we are hopeful, hopeful for today. Take this music and use it. Let it take you away, and be hopeful and we’ll make a way. I know it isn’t easy but that’s OK. Because we are hopeful.
This is the lyrics below. Several points are wrong, because I just stole it from a web site, and just pasted. I don't have the real lyric of this song. Sorry.
-------------------------------------------------------- [VERSE 1 (Twista)] I wish the way I was living could stop, serving rocks, Knowing the cops is hot when I’m on the block, And I Wish my brother woulda made bail, So I won’t have to travel 6 hours to see him in jail, And I Wish that my grandmother wasn’t sick, Or that we would just come up on some stacks and hit a lick, And I (I wish) Wish my homies wouldn’t have to suffer, When the streets get the upper had on us and we lose a brother, And I Wish I could go deep in a zone, And lift the spirits of the world with the words with in this song, And I (I wish) Wish I could teach a could teach a soul to fly, Take away the pain out cha hands and help you hold them hi, And I Wish God never gave the men power To be able to hurt the people inside the Twin Towers, And I (I wish) Wish God woulda turned they hearts righteous, When they started to take innocent lives and become snipers, But uh We will never break, though they devistate, we shall motivate, And we gotta pray, all we got is faith. Instead of thinking about who gonna die to day, The Lord is gonna help you feel better, so you ain’t gotta cry today. Sit at the light so long, And then we gotta move straight forward, cuz we fight so strong, So when right go wrong, Just say a little prayer, get ya money man, life go on!!! Let’s HOPE!
[CHORUS (Faith Evans)] Cuz I’m hopeful, yes I am, hopeful for today, Take this music and use it Let it take you away, And be hopeful (hopeful) and he’ll make a way I know it ain’t easy but that’s okay. cause we hopeful
[VERSE 2 (Twista)] I wish that you could show some love, Instead of hatin so much when you see some other people commin up (I wish) I wish I could teach the world to sing, Watch the music and have ‘em trippin of the joy I bring, (shiit) I wish that we could hold hands, Listen instead of dissin lessons from a grown man, And I (I wish) Wish the families that lack, but got love, get some stacks Brand new shack and a lack that’s on dubs, And I Wish we could keep achieving wonders, See the vision of the world through the eyes of Stevie Wonder, (you feel me) (I wish) And I hope all the kids eat, And don’t nobody in my family see six feet, (ya dig) I hope them mothers stain’ strong, You can make it whether you wit him or your mans gone, And I (I wish) Wish I could give every celly some commissary, And the po po bring the heat on them priest like they did R. Kelly, And I Wish that DOC could scream again And bullets could reverse so Pac and Biggie breath again, (shit) (I wish) Then one day they could speak again, I wish that we only saw good news every time we look at CNN, I wish that enemies could talk, And that super homie Christopher Reeves could still walk, (I wish) I wish that we could walk a path, stay doin the right thing Hustle hard so the kids maintain up in the game, Let’s HOPE
[CHORUS (Faith Evans)] Cuz I’m hopeful, yes I am, hopeful for today, Take this music and use it Let it take you away, And be hopeful (hopeful) and he’ll make a way I know it ain’t easy but that’s okay. cause we hopeful
[VERSE 3 (Twista)] Wish the earth wasn’t so apocalyptic, I try to spread my message to the world the best way I can give it, We can make it always so optimistic, If you don’t listen gotta live my life the best way I can live it, I pray for justice when we go to court, Wish it was all good so the country wouldn’t have to go to war, Why can’t we kick it and just get em on, And in the famous words of Mr. King “Why can’t we all just get along”, Or we can find a better way to shop and please, And I Hope we find a better way to cop a keys, And I Wish everybody would just stop and freeze, And ask way are we fulfillin these downfalls and prophecies, You can be wrong if it’s you doubting, With the faith of a mustard seed you can move mountains, And only the heavenly father and ease the hurt, Just let it go and keep prayin on your knees in church!! And let’s HOPE
[CHORUS (Faith Evans) X2] Cuz I’m hopeful, yes I am, hopeful for today, Take this music and use it Let it take you away, And be hopeful (hopeful) and he’ll make a way I know it ain’t easy but that’s okay. cause we hopeful
Yesterday, I went to the dorm as usual. And people started playing Beer-Pong. During the game, we were having some songs, and I found this song below. OK, check it out! Maybe you like it.
They are "Dynamite Hack", and the name of song is "Boys In The Hood". This band was formed in Austin, TX, in 1997. I'm not familiar with this band because I just found it yesterday, so will anybody explain about this band, please?? Below is the lyrics. Oh! CAUTION! This song has some taboo words. hmm, maybe it's OK. Right? Because we just listen to it. We don't use the taboo words.
-------------------------------------------------------- Woke up quick at about noon Just thought that I had to be in Compton soon I gotta get drunk before the day begins Before my mother starts bitchin' about my friends About to go and damn near went blind Young niggaz on the pad throwin' up gang signs I went in the house to get the clip With my Mac10 on the side of my hip I bailed outside and pointed my weapon Just as I thought, the fools kept steppin I jumped in the fo' hit the juice on my ride I got front and back side to side Then I let the alpine play I was pumpin' new shit by NWA It was "Gangster Gangster" at the top of the list Then I played my own shit, it went somethin' like this:
Cruisin' down the street in my 6-fo' Jockin' the bitches, slappin' the hoe's I went to the park to get the scoop Knuckle-heads out there cold shootin' some hoop A car pulls up, who can it be? The fresh El Camino rollin Kilo G He rolls down the window and he starts to say It's all about makin' that G.T.A.
Cuz the boyz in the hood are alwayz hard You come talkin' that trash and we'll pull your card Knowin' nothin' in life but to be legit Don't quote me boy, cuz I ain't said shit ...
Bored as hell and I wanna get ill So I go to a place where my homeboyz chill The fellas out there try to make that dollar I pulled up in the 6-fo' and hollered greeted with a 40 and I start drinkin' And from the 8-ball my breath start stinkin' I gotta get my girl to rock that body Before I left I hit the bacardi Pulled to the house get her out of the pad And the bitch said something to make me mad She said somethin' that I couldn't believe So I grabbed the stupid bitch by her nappy ass weave She started talkin' shit, wouldn't you know? I reached back like a pimp and slapped the hoe' And her father stood up and he started to shout So I threw a right-cross and knocked his old ass out
Cuz the boyz in the hood are alwayz hard You come talkin' that trash and we'll pull your card Knowin' nothin' in life but to be legit' Don't quote me boy, cuz I ain't said shit ...
Punk ass trippin in the dead of night homies score and key is gonna fly, punk ass fly they rippin off everybody, man
Do you know this band? They are "Eagles. They made debut as a country rock band that was formed in Los Angeles in America, 1971. They got worldwide popularity, and they are one of the top bands in America. This song is "Desperade". Actually, this video is old. On April 25-26, 1994, the reunited Eagles perform live at Warner Burbank Studios for an MTV special. But they are still active in the world. To tell the truth, I didn't know this until recently, but Anthony Keidis from Red Hot Chili Peppers said this was the inspiration for the song "Under The Bridge." This is one of beautiful and touching songs, huh?. Definitely one of my favorites.
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These are the lyrics of this song.
Desperado, why don't you come to your senses You've been out riding fences For so long now Oh you're a hard one And I know that you got your reasons These things that are pleasing you Can hurt you somehow
Don't you draw the Queen of Diamonds, boy She'll beat you if she's able Another Queen of Hearts is always your best bet Now it seems to me some fine things Have been laid upon your table But you only want the ones that you can get
Desperado, you ain't getting no younger You're pain and your hunger They're driving you home And freedom, oh freedom Well, that's just some people talking Your prison is walking through this world all alone
Don't your feet get cold in the winter time The sky won't snow and the sun won't shine It's hard to tell the night time from the day You're losing all your highs and lows And funny how the feeling goes away
Desperado, why don't you come to your senses Come down from your fences Open the day, it may be raining But there's a rainbow above you You better let somebody love you You better let somebody love you Before it's too late
I found a kind of cooking video on youtube. This is how to make one of most effective something, I guess, I'm not sure though. First of all, check it out!!
How was it? It was amazing and funny video, right? Actually, this is how to make a nice music recipe. This video is one of my favorite video, that's why I introduced. Most of sounds in the video are made by the man's mouth! I can play beatbox a little, but I can't do that.
Today is Monday, so it's the beginning of this week. I have two classes on Monday: International Communication and Introduction to English. But actually, I have three class today, I mean, it is American Affairs class on 2nd period. But I can't get the grade in the class because I'm taking as an assistant. So, instead of getting grade, I can get money!! Yeah! The class is really fun! I can enjoy the work and learn about America again! That's really good, right?hehe Today's American Affairs class had changed to listening to giving the lecture by the president of University of Incarnate Word from the state of Texas, the US. I really really wanted to listen to it, but I couldn't it unfortunately. I had to help the students who listen the seminar. Maybe I'll ask to my friends how was the lecture of him tomorrow.
I'm glad right now. I had part-time job which starts at 6:45pm today, but it finished at 9:00pm. Today's work was really easy because there were few customers. I can't get much money, but I got time to do something else.
Recently, I'm flipping sleepy during taking any classes, especially afternoon. I'm trying to wake up with coffee, but it doesn't work. I need to take more caffeine... I have to sleep early though, I can't do that. yeah...that's too bad...
Hey, hey, it's time to watch a music video! Today's video is "Read My Mind" of "The Killers".
I think, you already understood, this video was filmed in Japan. Why Japan? I don't know. But all I can say is that I like this band! This is good song, isn't it? All right, so I'm going to explain about this band briefly. "The Killers" are a rock band from Las Vegas in the state of Nevada, the US, formed in 2002 and made up of Brandon Flowers (vocals, keyboards), Dave Keuning (guitar, vocals), Mark Stoermer (bass guitar, vocals) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. (drums, percussion).They got their name from the video for ‘Crystal’, from the band New Order.
Hey, you guys! How are you? I'm getting better little by little. Yesterday, as I said, I had part-time job from 5:00pm. It was hard for me because I worked for six hours. I pissed off a little but I thought it is OK because I can get money! However, I have to go there today as well. Actually, I don't have to go there today, but the owner asked me to work today. I accepted it badly yesterday... that's why I have to go there today, but I'm not going to there using good excuse. I think I will say like "I am so sorry, I have got diarrhea..." This is really good excuse, huh? I need study a lot.
I've got break! I don't have to go there today! I used the excuse, and the owner said, "Oh, that's too bad. OK, you don't have to come today, you should take care of you." He is nice, I was sure he gives me a break. Yeah!!!
By the way, I will attach videos sometimes on this blog. I love listening to music, and also watching PVs. I want to introduce what kinds of musics I often listen, and want you to listen them if you like. Basically, I often listen to rock music, but I sometimes listen to R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop, and so on. Maybe I will up a good video next post.
Umm... I have no idea to write today. So, see you!
Hey, guys. How's it going? Is it going good? I hope so. In my case, I'm tired and kinda nervous. Why? Because I had no time to take rests last weekend. I had Freshman camp on the weekend. Ah, I'm not freshman right now, but I took part in the camp as among of organizers.
I had to tell the things of the camp in the weekday, but I couldn't because I was really, really, flipping, and freaking tired. I had to take care of freshman and exchange students who took part in the camp and are from English speaking countries. Yeah, I really enjoyed the camp, but you know, it was hard and tough. I'm not good at taking care of other people. I have to be a person who can take care of people well. But it's really difficult, you know....
However, I had good thing in this weekday. I have just 2 days to work: Monday, and today. I need take a holiday. Actually, I'm tired of working right now because it's not fun, and the salary is not high. I do have to go the shop which I'm working today, but I'm, I'm...
Anyway, I'm really tired right now. I can't get rid of tiredness. Does anybody know good ways to get rid of it? I'm exhausted... I don't want to go to school next week. No, I don't want to go to the school till my tiredness is going to vanish from me perfectly. whatever...
Why am I so negative like this right now? I don't want to be like this!!! Help, help me, please help me... or I'm going to ... no, I shouldn't write about this. yeah, I have to positive. Take it easy, man! hehe
Oh, I have two things to tell to you guys. On Wednesday this week, I attend Welcome party for new exchange students from Korea, China, Vietnam, America, Australia, and England at the dorm. The party was pretty fun! I took many pictures of the party. And I played Human Beat Box on the party. I was surprised it because it wasn't planned! Suddenly, I and Sasha called, and ordered playing it. I was really nervous because I'm not good at HBB and I don't get used to do something in front of people. But the show with Sasha was good experience in my life! I can play it well on next time if I and he have. And another thing I have to tell is about BBQ. As you know, I'm not good at writing story, so I'll just tell about it briefly. I went to the dorm yesterday with a friend. And at about 8:40, one of exchange students and one of my senior began BBQ outside of the dorm, and some of exchange students joined the BBQ. Of course, we joined it. we ate delicious meat, mushroom, and potato with them.
And finally, let me introduce the video. The band is "Incubus" again, and the name of this song is "Dig". I love the band! No their music is no life for me! no, just kidding.haha This is the story of love; a dancer discovers the importance of a relationship through the art of dance. But to me, it doesn't matter. I just like the melody. All lyrics are not important for me. People often say like "the lyric of this song is really nice. It moves me." To me, what are you saying? haha You are going to like this band! I'm not sure though.
This video is a song of Paramore, CrushCrushCrush. I attached their video. How is this? This is good, isn’t it? I like them.
By the way, today was the graduation ceremony of KGU. Unfortunately, however, I couldn’t go the ceremony because of the sickness… I really wanted to say thank you to my seniors, Yui, Ai, Mai, Saeun, Kota, Asami, and so on… Why I caught the cold? What did I do? Did I do something wrong?? I don’t think so… But I sent them a message by mail. I respect them, and I always appreciate. They always treated me, they always taught something good, and they always gave me some advices. My heart filled with gratitude. From now on, it’s our turn. I mean, we have to treat our junior, we have to teach something good, and we have to give them some advices. I hope to be so, and I will try to be the person. This is not last chance to meet the seniors, I think. We can meet each other anytime, and we can hang out with them! I hope so. I hope everything is going well for my respectful seniors!!
Today was my job day, so I worked at Nabeshima, although I am sick. The owner made forced to work for 5 hours… I’m flippin tired… I have to take a holiday… Oh, I have to read some books for this blog and the book review of writing III class.
I’m sleepy right now, but I have to take a bath before I go to bed.
Oh, let me talk a little more. Jumong was broadcasted on 8:00pm today as usual, but I couldn’t watch it…because of the job. I can watch it on Friday afternoon, but I wanted to watch it today!!! Wednesday’s is important!! Umm…the owner of Nabeshima sucks, but I can’t complain anything to him. Gosh!! I MUST watch it on Friday, don’t let me miss it!!
Hi there! I'm chusong. I always like change, like going places, like hanging out with friends, like chilling, love to meet people and see new countries!! And I'm 'AHoS'.
I'm going to TX as an exchange student for a year next August.
