Monday May 28, 2012

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    heathhanz

    L'Arc-en-Ciel is one of the greatest bands to have ever existed! I agree that majority mainstream music can be pretty crappy, but like all rare sensations that come together once in a lifetime, these guys are not to be missed! I would not call their music pop, rather a lighter rock. In some rare cases, they almost have a hard rock sound to them. A great attribute to this band is their diversity, with orchestral compositions like Anemone to the dark aura of the Black Rose. And who could forget their hit 'Bless' used as a theme for the last Japanese winter olympics? The four members of the band, Hyde, Yukihiro, Ken, and Tetsuya each have their own solo projects as well, so give them a listen. I do not understand why some would say their lyrics are not comprehensible. The meaning behind the words seems very heartfelt and well thought out, which is what a lot of mainstream music today lacks. Ever notice how lots of 'popular' songs these days repeat the same lines over and over, presumably because the writer used up all his thought juice? That doesn't happen with this band. Take the beautiful poetry of the song Jojoushi- 'though the seasons constantly change colors, the feeling within me never withers'. Recommendations of songs to the public:

    1. Ready Steady Go (Smile)
    2. My Dear (Awake)
    3. Honey (Clicked Singles Best 13)
    4. Hitomi No Jyuunin (Smile)
    5. Hurry Xmas (Kiss)

    This is just a start of the great music and depth you will find within each of their songs. Again, L'arc-en-Ciel may be mainstream, but they are not superficial and not just another boy band to roll your eyes at. Please, do not group them with the rest. You will find they are talented individuals who work hard at what they do, and are quite dedicated to their fans. And they write all their music and lyrics!

    Posted in: What do you think of Japanese pop and rock music? Heard anything you like?

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