Hello Listeners and readers!
Want to know what's coming up at Neon Darkness now their are 3 ways.
Neon Darkness now has a Facebook Page!! Go "like" it! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Neon-Darkness-podcast/152826588085237?v=page_getting_started#!/pages/Neon-Darkness-podcast/152826588085237?v=wall
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
the fool- Crazy frog's around the world
Want to hear a few tracks from this album before you buy? (which you probably will) check out podcast #4!!
Luzmelt- Gulity Garden
Wanna hear Primal fear before you buy? Check out podcast #4 to give it a listen!!
You can purchase Luzmelt's cds from the following websites
http://darkestlabyrinth.ocnk.net, cdbaby.com, hearjapan.com and i tunes
Zamza at the Middle East Club in Cambridge, MA
On Monday October the 18th. Zamza for the first time performed at The Middle East Club in Cambridge, MA The concert intitanally started with a small crowd that grew as time progressed. The first band to perform was Typherus (which hails from Boston) who had to urge the small crowd closer. Followers may have noticed that this time their were only three members so some in the crowd had doubts. Their set consisted of their old and well known songs. With only a guitar, acoustic guitar, drums and sometimes a piano solo (both their vocalist and guitarist played) their old songs took on a interesting and new feel. For example a favorite of mine Dark Athena's usually hard rock sound took on a Spanishy smooth jazz vibe. They ended their set with a new song and then left the stage to go to their merch booth and spoke with their fans.
After a bit of down time (mike check, equipment check) the band of the night Zamza came onto the stage with their larger than life presence. The first song was reminiscent of a high energy 80s rock song (which I'm a big fan) Zinc (the vocalist) came onto the stage with high energy dancing, striking poses (even the Ryu ken or Kai ma ha mai ha pose! lol) and interacting with the audience. Despite the length of their set Zinc never stopped moving nor broke a sweat nor did any of the members. I have heard some Zamza songs before but hearing the songs live in person was a very different experience, the live version has waaay more energy than the recorded version.
After Zamza's set ended and they went to their merch booth to signed items and talk to fans. The last band of the evening Noirceur after a sound check arrived on stage. Being a female fronted band gave a Noicuer a diffrent sound from a the all male bands of the evening, but Noirceur however rocked just as hard. Noireur gave us a combo of heavy rock and slower (make u smile/ slightly sad) songs it was a good way to wind down the show as a whole. near the end Noirceur had many in the crowd holding hands and waving them in the air. After their set ended the show was officially over. Though the show ended many people stayed around buying merch, talking to friends and talking to members of all the bands.
*Special note
What I liked alot about this concert was the feeling of closeness, it was a small venue with a small crowd which gave it an intimate feel. members from Typherus and Zamza walked among the crowd at times and at times I found myself standing next to a member from either band. Unlike some other concerts I have attended (even one's with not so famous bands) the bands (and staff) do not associate at all with the crowd (talk to them, take photos with them) let alone stand amongst them. Even the owner of the record label that brought Zamza over was very friendly and spoke to me and other concert goers. Because of this it made the concert much more enjoyable.
After a bit of down time (mike check, equipment check) the band of the night Zamza came onto the stage with their larger than life presence. The first song was reminiscent of a high energy 80s rock song (which I'm a big fan) Zinc (the vocalist) came onto the stage with high energy dancing, striking poses (even the Ryu ken or Kai ma ha mai ha pose! lol) and interacting with the audience. Despite the length of their set Zinc never stopped moving nor broke a sweat nor did any of the members. I have heard some Zamza songs before but hearing the songs live in person was a very different experience, the live version has waaay more energy than the recorded version.
After Zamza's set ended and they went to their merch booth to signed items and talk to fans. The last band of the evening Noirceur after a sound check arrived on stage. Being a female fronted band gave a Noicuer a diffrent sound from a the all male bands of the evening, but Noirceur however rocked just as hard. Noireur gave us a combo of heavy rock and slower (make u smile/ slightly sad) songs it was a good way to wind down the show as a whole. near the end Noirceur had many in the crowd holding hands and waving them in the air. After their set ended the show was officially over. Though the show ended many people stayed around buying merch, talking to friends and talking to members of all the bands.
*Special note
What I liked alot about this concert was the feeling of closeness, it was a small venue with a small crowd which gave it an intimate feel. members from Typherus and Zamza walked among the crowd at times and at times I found myself standing next to a member from either band. Unlike some other concerts I have attended (even one's with not so famous bands) the bands (and staff) do not associate at all with the crowd (talk to them, take photos with them) let alone stand amongst them. Even the owner of the record label that brought Zamza over was very friendly and spoke to me and other concert goers. Because of this it made the concert much more enjoyable.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
New posts coming soon!
Hello Listeners and readers!
I apologize for the delay in postings! Please be ready to read a live report of the Zamza Show in Cambridge/Boston, a few music reviews of course podcast #4 and a big first for Neon Darkness!!! (Are you excited? lol)
All of this is coming soon! So look out for it!!!
I apologize for the delay in postings! Please be ready to read a live report of the Zamza Show in Cambridge/Boston, a few music reviews of course podcast #4 and a big first for Neon Darkness!!! (Are you excited? lol)
All of this is coming soon! So look out for it!!!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Podcast #3!
Hello listeners!!
Finally Podcast # 3 is up!!
Like stated before this is a special podcast because it has a featured artist.
The featured artist of this podcast and podcast# 4 is ZAMZA.
Thats them above! want to know a little bit more about Zamza? well they gave us a little bio!
ZAMZA's style of hard driving rock with hooky guitars puts them right at home in the Alternative Rock genre. Since ZAMZA is a song-orientated band with plenty of melody hooks, all of their songs are catchy, easy to sing along to, and easy to remember.
The experience of ZAMZA's band members may prove them to be an ideal lineup for a dream band. Bass player, “Banshee Aliouxce” (Yoshihito Onda) and drummer “KOHTA” (Kohta Igarashi) originally hail from the monster band called “JUDY AND MARY”, which enjoyed worldwide success and acclaim, generating over $1 billion in sales. Guitarist “HIROKI” (Hiroki Ito) and vocalist “ZINC” (Jinsei Tsuji) are from a band called “ECHOES”, which also enjoyed much success after their track “Zoo”. ZINC is also a well-respected movie director and an Award-Winning novelist – receiving the Akutagawa Prize and the Subaru Prize for Literature, among others. Additionally, he is the first Japanese writer to win the prestigious French Prix Femina Award. The four men teamed up in 2007 and have been working at full- throttle ever since to rock the world!
www.zamza.us
Zamza will have two more songs played in podcast #4!! Also if you can check them out at one of their concerts!!
10/17: Radisson Hotel - Nashua, NH
Another Anime Convention 2010
web: www.anotheranimecon.com
10/18: The Middle East - Boston, MA
w/ Typherus, NoirceuR
web: www.mideastclub.com
10/20: Bowery Poetry Club - New York, NY
CMJ 2010 w/ Boom Boom Satellite
web: www.cmj2010.com
Get ready for podcast # 4
Finally Podcast # 3 is up!!
Like stated before this is a special podcast because it has a featured artist.
The featured artist of this podcast and podcast# 4 is ZAMZA.
Thats them above! want to know a little bit more about Zamza? well they gave us a little bio!
ZAMZA's style of hard driving rock with hooky guitars puts them right at home in the Alternative Rock genre. Since ZAMZA is a song-orientated band with plenty of melody hooks, all of their songs are catchy, easy to sing along to, and easy to remember.
The experience of ZAMZA's band members may prove them to be an ideal lineup for a dream band. Bass player, “Banshee Aliouxce” (Yoshihito Onda) and drummer “KOHTA” (Kohta Igarashi) originally hail from the monster band called “JUDY AND MARY”, which enjoyed worldwide success and acclaim, generating over $1 billion in sales. Guitarist “HIROKI” (Hiroki Ito) and vocalist “ZINC” (Jinsei Tsuji) are from a band called “ECHOES”, which also enjoyed much success after their track “Zoo”. ZINC is also a well-respected movie director and an Award-Winning novelist – receiving the Akutagawa Prize and the Subaru Prize for Literature, among others. Additionally, he is the first Japanese writer to win the prestigious French Prix Femina Award. The four men teamed up in 2007 and have been working at full- throttle ever since to rock the world!
www.zamza.us
I think it's pretty cool that the vocalist is a movie director and a Novelist (award winning at that!)
The two songs from Zamza that were played on the podcast were "I give you all" and "Death in life"Zamza will have two more songs played in podcast #4!! Also if you can check them out at one of their concerts!!
10/17: Radisson Hotel - Nashua, NH
Another Anime Convention 2010
web: www.anotheranimecon.com
10/18: The Middle East - Boston, MA
w/ Typherus, NoirceuR
web: www.mideastclub.com
10/20: Bowery Poetry Club - New York, NY
CMJ 2010 w/ Boom Boom Satellite
web: www.cmj2010.com
Also sharing space with Zamza on the podcast is another band that's been on the scene for a while
Heaven's Dust
I chose the song "The real thing" because it reminded me of the 90' alternative scene a bit grungy with a hint of Asian flair. Note at the end its not complete silence if you listen closely you can hear wind and sounds of cars kinda eerie but a nice touch.
don't forget this song is available for purchase at Japanfiles.com
To hear podcast #3 click the player!!don't forget this song is available for purchase at Japanfiles.com
Get ready for podcast # 4
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
mailing list/ podcast #3 coming soon!
Hello Listeners!
Episode 3 is on its way! Want to be in the know about what's going on at Neon Darkness? Sign up for the mailing list. To do so just send me a message here on podbean or email me at neoninthedarkness@gmail.com with your email.
Are you ready for a another podcast? Well get ready for podcast #3! This time with a featured artist!! As well as the responses from the podcast topic and of course the usual jrock news and updates. Look forward to it!!
Lastly looking for the playlist? head over to http://neondarknessmusic.blogspot.com/!
Thanks
J.R.
Episode 3 is on its way! Want to be in the know about what's going on at Neon Darkness? Sign up for the mailing list. To do so just send me a message here on podbean or email me at neoninthedarkness@gmail.com with your email.
Are you ready for a another podcast? Well get ready for podcast #3! This time with a featured artist!! As well as the responses from the podcast topic and of course the usual jrock news and updates. Look forward to it!!
Lastly looking for the playlist? head over to http://neondarknessmusic.blogspot.com/!
Thanks
J.R.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Podcast #2 playlist
Hello Listeners!
As promised here is the playlist for podcast #2
(The artist name and song title is under the picture of the artist)
Podcast #2
Seileen- Mist
Bespa Kumero- Nylon Wave*
Wistaria-Deep*
Neglige- Love and Hate *
Dr.USUI- only a devil can change my heart*
*can be purchased at Japanfiles.com
Thats the playlist for you!! Look forward to podcast #3 in the meantime leave some topic suggestions on the suggestion post.
As promised here is the playlist for podcast #2
(The artist name and song title is under the picture of the artist)
Podcast #2
Seileen- Mist
Bespa Kumero- Nylon Wave*
Wistaria-Deep*
Neglige- Love and Hate *
Dr.USUI- only a devil can change my heart*
*can be purchased at Japanfiles.com
Thats the playlist for you!! Look forward to podcast #3 in the meantime leave some topic suggestions on the suggestion post.
Topic for Podcast
Since no one sent a topic to be discussed on the podcast/blog I will go first, here is the first topic: How would you feel if Jrock/visual kei or any underground music became popular in the U.S.? You can leave your responses here on podbean.com (just send me a message) or send them in a email to me at neoninthedarkness@gmail.com, I may read some or all (due to time constraints) on the podcast and post some of your responses on the blog.
I look forward to getting your responses.
J.R.
I look forward to getting your responses.
J.R.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Second Podcast up!!
Hello!
The second installment of Neon Darkness is up on neondarkness.podbean.com
This time there is dark electro, 80's invoking electro, rock and jazz pop a very interesting mix.
I thank all of you who subscribed to the podcast. I just ask that you follow me here as well and leave a comment or two on the blog. I would like to know what topics you would like me to discuss on the podcast and the blog. I could even pick a topic and you send in your responses and I can read them on the podcast. Sound like a good idea?
Then send me a email at neoninthedarkness@gmail.com
Thanks for you support
The second installment of Neon Darkness is up on neondarkness.podbean.com
This time there is dark electro, 80's invoking electro, rock and jazz pop a very interesting mix.
I thank all of you who subscribed to the podcast. I just ask that you follow me here as well and leave a comment or two on the blog. I would like to know what topics you would like me to discuss on the podcast and the blog. I could even pick a topic and you send in your responses and I can read them on the podcast. Sound like a good idea?
Then send me a email at neoninthedarkness@gmail.com
Thanks for you support
Friday, August 20, 2010
Yoshiki from X japan on ABC news
The title pretty self explanatory lol
What do you think about the sudden interest in X Japan?
Did the reporter use good comparisons?
Do you think it will do any good?
What do you think about the sudden interest in X Japan?
Did the reporter use good comparisons?
Do you think it will do any good?
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Kanon Wakeshima - Lolita Libretto PV
Kanon Wakeshima-Lolita Libretto
The new single from Kanon Wakeshima's new album Shojo Jikakeno Libretto Lolita Libretto is a song basically about a girl going to a fantasy fairy tale like world wondering of the adventures she may have there. With that said the video had a great chance of being boring as hell, corny as hell or really beautiful.
I was really impressed with the video though the beginning did make me go "oh man its gonna suck.." but I was proven wrong,the visuals were kinda dark not at all like the typical "fairy tale" images of castles, flowers, princess and pastels. Instead illustrations reminiscent of 17th century books are used (though the pictures of the animals and flowers remind me of encyclopedia drawings).The use of the moving frames helped fill in empty space when it was just focused on Kanon worked really well and looked elegant.
I appreciated the twist on a fairy tale themed video instead of helping Kanon seemed to ruin or put asunder the going ons in the different fairy tales at 1:24 she cuts down Rapunzel's tower with Rapunzel in it! and laughs (kinda evil lol). In a scene from (Cinderella) she causes the glass slipper to shrink causing chaos. At 2:58 she wakes up sleeping beauty. She does do one good thing she helps at family of pigs(?) from a advancing wolf by turning the wolf into a kitten. So with that said maybe its an anti fairy tale video lol.
The only real downside is the other singer/storyteller Solita the problem is her face and it's her lack of expression throughout the video. If she's supposed to be following along the sinister adventures of Kanon she should at least smile slyly or frown.
The song and Video meshed beautful something that doesn't always happen and it was also great to see Kanon wear Real Gothic Lolita outfits in the video (this doesn't always happen either.
So A+
If you liked what you heard you can purchase her album from Cd japan with just the Cd or with DVD (if you really enjoyed the Music Video)
The new single from Kanon Wakeshima's new album Shojo Jikakeno Libretto Lolita Libretto is a song basically about a girl going to a fantasy fairy tale like world wondering of the adventures she may have there. With that said the video had a great chance of being boring as hell, corny as hell or really beautiful.
I was really impressed with the video though the beginning did make me go "oh man its gonna suck.." but I was proven wrong,the visuals were kinda dark not at all like the typical "fairy tale" images of castles, flowers, princess and pastels. Instead illustrations reminiscent of 17th century books are used (though the pictures of the animals and flowers remind me of encyclopedia drawings).The use of the moving frames helped fill in empty space when it was just focused on Kanon worked really well and looked elegant.
I appreciated the twist on a fairy tale themed video instead of helping Kanon seemed to ruin or put asunder the going ons in the different fairy tales at 1:24 she cuts down Rapunzel's tower with Rapunzel in it! and laughs (kinda evil lol). In a scene from (Cinderella) she causes the glass slipper to shrink causing chaos. At 2:58 she wakes up sleeping beauty. She does do one good thing she helps at family of pigs(?) from a advancing wolf by turning the wolf into a kitten. So with that said maybe its an anti fairy tale video lol.
The only real downside is the other singer/storyteller Solita the problem is her face and it's her lack of expression throughout the video. If she's supposed to be following along the sinister adventures of Kanon she should at least smile slyly or frown.
The song and Video meshed beautful something that doesn't always happen and it was also great to see Kanon wear Real Gothic Lolita outfits in the video (this doesn't always happen either.
So A+
If you liked what you heard you can purchase her album from Cd japan with just the Cd or with DVD (if you really enjoyed the Music Video)
Thursday, August 12, 2010
First episode playlist
Here's The playlist for the first episode of Neon Darkness.
1. GPKISM - Immolare ( Darkest Labyrinth Vol.2)*
2.Vanished empire Farewell ( Theater of Tradgey)*
3. The Fool-Getting United ( Go mother F****er)*
4. The sound Bee HD (Haci)*
All of these artists cd's can be bought @ http://darkestlabyrinth.ocnk.net/
* can be bought from itunes
There is more than just music on Neon Darkness, There is news, info on new releases and more. So be sure to check it out at http://neondarkness.podbean.com/ and while your there leave a comment and subscribe!
1. GPKISM - Immolare ( Darkest Labyrinth Vol.2)*
2.Vanished empire Farewell ( Theater of Tradgey)*
3. The Fool-Getting United ( Go mother F****er)*
4. The sound Bee HD (Haci)*
All of these artists cd's can be bought @ http://darkestlabyrinth.ocnk.net/
* can be bought from itunes
There is more than just music on Neon Darkness, There is news, info on new releases and more. So be sure to check it out at http://neondarkness.podbean.com/ and while your there leave a comment and subscribe!
Monday, August 9, 2010
D-Akaki Hitsuji ni Yoru Bansankai
Alright now it's time for the first video review on Neon Darkness. First Up D's new Pvs for their new single Akaki Hitsuji ni Yoru Bansankai. I like the fact that they're are two PVs instead of one so you'll (hopefully) get two different videos that will give a different atmosphere to the same song.
Version A
I really like the fact that the PV has a story (maybe a bit strange) and takes place (or seems to) take place in more than one setting. I can't even count the amount of jrock videos I've seen that show the band playing in one room for the entire song.
I'm a stickler for details like lighting and color so I noticed right off that the color in the video was layered a greenish white spotlight, and red and green low lights in the background helped create a rich atmosphere that also complimented the band's outfits something I don't always see in visual kei videos.
What exactly is the story in the video? I don't know but Asagi did a good job playing a aggressive woman (countess, queen?)As she pushed the waited right out of the way coming in! lol. I guess Asagi's character is supposed to kill the vampire man and does so by drinking flammable beverage and blowing fire all over him(good special effects). Yeah.
All in all in was a good video and I enjoyed it more than alot others.
I really love the jumping part 4:21 at I wish it was longer than a few sections and the ending was weird/funny but wouldn't you smell the pen as it would more likely hold the scent?
and on to version B
Version B was what I kinda expected The usual the band plays in a room and the camera goes around them over and over. So there was no dramatic entrance but I did like how it opened with Asagi wearing the same red cloak from version A and all the close ups. They did change it up a little with shots of the band memebers dancing and jumping fastwording and rewinding of the film, zooming in and blurring out the background. That made it a less boring video to watch than (for me at least) plus it didnt hurt that it was a lively song.
In all I liked both videos and the cd single (get it at CD Japan!) and was pleasantly suprised so I hope this creativity will contiunue on in the future.
What did you think about the Videos?
Version A
I really like the fact that the PV has a story (maybe a bit strange) and takes place (or seems to) take place in more than one setting. I can't even count the amount of jrock videos I've seen that show the band playing in one room for the entire song.
I'm a stickler for details like lighting and color so I noticed right off that the color in the video was layered a greenish white spotlight, and red and green low lights in the background helped create a rich atmosphere that also complimented the band's outfits something I don't always see in visual kei videos.
What exactly is the story in the video? I don't know but Asagi did a good job playing a aggressive woman (countess, queen?)As she pushed the waited right out of the way coming in! lol. I guess Asagi's character is supposed to kill the vampire man and does so by drinking flammable beverage and blowing fire all over him(good special effects). Yeah.
All in all in was a good video and I enjoyed it more than alot others.
I really love the jumping part 4:21 at I wish it was longer than a few sections and the ending was weird/funny but wouldn't you smell the pen as it would more likely hold the scent?
and on to version B
Version B was what I kinda expected The usual the band plays in a room and the camera goes around them over and over. So there was no dramatic entrance but I did like how it opened with Asagi wearing the same red cloak from version A and all the close ups. They did change it up a little with shots of the band memebers dancing and jumping fastwording and rewinding of the film, zooming in and blurring out the background. That made it a less boring video to watch than (for me at least) plus it didnt hurt that it was a lively song.
In all I liked both videos and the cd single (get it at CD Japan!) and was pleasantly suprised so I hope this creativity will contiunue on in the future.
What did you think about the Videos?
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Podcast up!
The first episode is now up at http://neondarkness.podbean.com/ (pardon the dust)
or hear it here!
or hear it here!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Welcome!!!
Welcome to the Neon Darkness Blog!!!
Be prepared to see (and read of course)CD , music video and magazine reviews.Song lyrics. Live reports from concerts and other events. Discussions or my take on topics preferably music( jrock, goth, electro)music videos,concerts the scene in general or whatever else.
So with that said feel free to subscribe read and comment!! Also you can message me with topic ideas or if there is something you'll like me to review, let me know you can always email me at neoninthedarkness@gmail.com even if its to say i looked at your blog to today.
also don't forget to check out the podcast at http://neondarkness.podbean.com/
Be prepared to see (and read of course)CD , music video and magazine reviews.Song lyrics. Live reports from concerts and other events. Discussions or my take on topics preferably music( jrock, goth, electro)music videos,concerts the scene in general or whatever else.
So with that said feel free to subscribe read and comment!! Also you can message me with topic ideas or if there is something you'll like me to review, let me know you can always email me at neoninthedarkness@gmail.com even if its to say i looked at your blog to today.
also don't forget to check out the podcast at http://neondarkness.podbean.com/
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