Katana to Saya [full + PV]

Since the whole single is still not leaking [since almost all of their releases leaked in the net after a day or two from its release date], I woke up this morning receiving a message from the ALI PROJECT fan page from Facebook that the full PV of Katana to Saya is out. :D And it made me quite excited since it has been awhile since they made a full PV [since Senritsu no Kodomotachi and Datengoku Sensen only has a 90sec PV which was kinda dissatisfying].

As for the PV:


And as for the PV rip [full version HQ]

I love the full version of the song since Arika's voice is as powerful as ever — not too draggy like in Ranse Eroica. Plus the instrumentation was very playful as they used more traditional Japanese instruments to make it more oriental and there are also some dialogue-like lines in the PV [and I don't know if it is included in the single recording since I only have the PV rip]. Haizakura is of course, the B-side and I already heard the preview — per as usual of the slow and darker neoclassical theme but somehow, I'm liking it more than Ude Kaina. Hmm the last great coupling songs that I've heard from them are Ware Kimi Omou Yue ni Ari Ikirei to Narite [from the single Jigoku no Mon] and Takarajima [from the single Datengoku Sensen].

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mood: hyped
rhythm: "Hishoku no Sora" - Mami Kawada

ALI PROJECT - Katana to Saya

Wow I'm afraid I'm a tad too late to post this one. But there's a saying, "It's better to be late than never" right? *bricked*

And so now, for the info.

[CD+DVD]

[CD only]

Katana to Saya (刀と鞘, Sword and Sheath)

ALI PROJECT 28th single

LASM-34065~6

LASM-4065

2010.08.25 OUT

1. Katana to Saya (刀と鞘) [4:38]

(TV anime "Katanagatari" OP2 theme)

2. Haizakura (灰桜) [4:21]

3. Katana to Saya (instrumental) [4:37]

4. Haizakura (instrumental) [4:18]

wow I already know the song lengths.=3 thanks to Jbook as usual! Already heard the TV size of the titular track and it sounds great! :D I like this one better than their previous single Ranse Eroica. It sounded more oriental than Asura Hime and the rhythm is quite good! I hope the coupling song would be good as well since Ude Kaina did not made a great impact on me. And even their ending theme contribution (Yuki no Onna) to the same anime did not made me any happier.

The single covers were also pretty great! I'm really impressed with the clothing and the design of the jackets! Bravo!

Here's the 90-sec (also the TV size) version of the song! Enjoy! :)

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mood: a bit bored

rhythm: "Boukoku Kakusei Catharsis" - ALI PROJECT

Datengoku Sensen details

Forgot to update this one. I already know this information several days ago but didn't had much time to post so since it's the weekend, I'll better post this. xD


堕天國宣戦 (Datengoku Sensen, eng. Corrupted Kingdom of Heaven War Declaration)
ALI PROJECT 26th single
LHCM-1070
2009.10.21 OUT

1．堕天國宣戦 (Tatakau Shisho - The Book of Bantorra OP)
2．寶島 (Takarajima, eng. Treasure Island)
3．堕天國宣戦（instrumental）
4．寶島（instrumental）

Liking the cover. xD It's so pirate theme and exotic. I wonder what they will have for the PV... :D The TV size is also out in YouTube already. x) Now I kinda understand why they described it as a hyperactive version of the gothica Baragoku Otome. :D I'm so in love with the song! It starts real mediocre then suddenly it bursts out with high energy. XDDD I wonder how will the coupling song will be? TBH, I can't read their minds on what neoclassical darkwave concept they have on this song but I sincerely hope it'll be a good one!

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感情: full
音楽: "Kinjirareta Asobi" - ALI PROJECT

Top 10 ALI PROJECT best covers

At last, I'm able to do this. ;D I've planned to do it 2 months ago already but because of lack of basis (since I haven't seen all of their single/album covers that time), I have to put this on hold. And I have to consult my younger sister who is also a AliPro fanatic just like me. :P

And when I said "Best Cover" -- it's only the cover -- not the best songs. But I'm going to give also a remark on the cover about its songs as well if I can. XD And because of the continuous innovation of Arika's make-up artists and their clothing line, might as well do this one -- for enjoyment. Everyone may or may not agree with my top 10 but this is my opinion -- I'm not basing it as a whole. So let's proceed.

Top 10 ALI PROJECT best covers

10. Aristocracy (4th studio album)

If I'm not mistaken, this is their first album in the Kuro Ari (Black Alice) phase. The cover is very simple yet maintains its classy feel. Although Arika looked a bit old when she was still young, the overall package of the cover is warm and colorful due to the wings of the huge butterfly (although the colors are quite contrasting).

9. Baragoku Otome (17th maxi single)

I like how they styled Arika's hair on this single. Plus the stuffed lion was also a factor, though it's kinda out of placed. For a very gothica-feel single, the cover doesn't say it all because it's lightly colored and it's like she's in a mini doll house (probably based on Rozen Maiden you think?) -- but I still love her appearance on the cover.

8. Kinsho (8th studio album)

I love her librarian look on here -- she looks like a nerd. XD Although she's already 43 when they shooted this photo, it doesn't really matter. You might think this is a Shiro Ari one, huh? I'm afraid not -- this one's a pure Kuro Ari (although not the last song). Even though the cloud background was kinda "off", the overall outlook of it including the one-eyed man w/ half of its moustache as its parody since it's looking on Arika's legs. :P

7. DALI (2nd studio album)

One of the albums when they were still in the Shiro Ari (White Alice) phase. This one's also a very classy one and indeed warm because of the velvety red color. The font used was simple but I really like the "A" in the bottom right part of the cover. The vibe of the cover is a bit strong and attractive.

6. Senritsu no Kodomotachi (25th maxi single)

At first look, this one's also a Shiro Ari but it's NOT. Definitely not -- the titular track itself sounds ominous and violent. And who would've thought they imitate Virgin Mary on such an ominous single? They could have done this with pastel pure (which was the opening theme for Maria-sama ga Miteru) -- oh well that's because there's fire -- one of their unique concepts that lead to the title of the coupling song of this single entitled Hell's Maria. The cleanliness of Arika's outfit somehow attracted me and pulled its way to the one of the best covers I've ever seen.

5. Poison (10th studio album)

Who would've thought that the smexy French bunny outfit made its way here, no? It's all gothic appearance and gutty way of appearing like that appealed to me that it should be the center of all beauty of AliPro. XD For a 44 year old eccentric lady to pose something just like a 20+ year old gal?! It's very much gutsy of her plus her image is somewhat different here -- it's kinda deadly. XD Although the font in using the word "Poison" did not really suit the mood but at least her get-up was the most specified asset of the cover.

4. Soubikakei (5th best album)

Never thought Arika could wear something bright? Well now you can! It's too yellow -- and I love it ever since I ever saw it. The best AliPro songs are also found here since it is a compilation of their songs with Rozen Maiden, Mai-Hime (game) and some new songs including the titular track Soubikakei (which means "Rose Crucifixion"). So can Arika tell that it is how they crucify you beneath the roses? :P And I have to admit, I did not noticed the skull on the front when I saw this the first time because it was so bright -- I thought it was some kinda shiny rock. XD

3. Jigoku no Mon (24th maxi single)

Haha one of their latest single actually. This is (probably) caused by Arika's too much Chinese/oriental fondness that's why they actually made her look like that. This cover is LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. XD Although one person said it was "scary". Yuki-chan, are you there? If you're reading, better close your eyes. :P Although the PV was kinda boring because she's just there dancing and doing all possible moves, the cover was just beyond fascinating. She looks really great with that outfit. There are actually 2 versions of this cover, the one with the sword (the pic above) and the one with the fan and they both have ominous looks on them. :P Although I like this one better that why I posted it rather than the other.

2. Grand Finale (5th strings album)

Probably one of the best albums I've ever heard -- it contains some of their Kuro Ari and Shiro Ari pieces made it into strings/orchestral versions. As for the cover, I also LOVE this one since it got the second spot! It's so classy yet so navy~ XD Plus, the frame somehow suited the theme of the album (although I though this was their last release because of its name). I want to make a banner of this cover one time because it's so cool and she also maintained her "usual look" on this one compared to this year's (2009) releases which are totally different styles & images (e.g. the Poison album).

1. Asura Hime/Ashura Hime (13th maxi single)

Hahaha for me this is still the BEST AliPro cover ever she looked like a doll on this pose and I'd never thought she'd do something like this. Although it's too Japanese, the kimono was just too outstanding and beautiful -- much more beautiful than Nana Kitade wore on her Tsukihana PV. She looked really young on this one (defying her age). The overall vibe of the cover was also pretty strong -- although not very much the song. I love it but the synths that Katakura-san used for the song was a bit eerie but still maintain the Japanese feel -- the reason why they made her look like that probably. The electric guitar intro was one of the best assets of this song though. ;D

--- There. It's a bit long so the worst covers will be next. ;D I'm going to post them one of these days too. And now it's time for me to retire for now since I was already in front of the PC for 9hours. x__X

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感情: hungry
音楽: "pastel pure" - ALI PROJECT

Tatakau Shisho OP CM

The 30-sec. CM for the opening theme of the autumn-airing anime series Tatakau Shisho - The Book of Bantorra is now up for watching on its main website. :D And I also got the video file in my cache *ehem* so instead of going to the main website I encourage you just watch the video here because I'm going to upload it here. :P

Just like I said in my earlier post, the title for the OP theme would be Datengoku Sensen (lit. War Declaration of the Corrupted Kingdom of Heaven) by none other than the favorite neoclassical-darkwave gothic lolita duo ALI PROJECT. The single for this OP will come out on October 21, 2009.





I'm still not liking the song that much just by hearing the CMs but I'm having a hunch, when I heard the TV size version, I'm going to like it more. :D

And THERE WILL BE A PV FOR THIS SONG!!!! XDDDD; *rolls in the floor* And the venue will be the TRUMPROOM, in the shopping district of Japan -- Shibuya. *how rich* XDDD

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感情: eating spaghetti~
音楽: "Circulate" - RYTHEM

AliPro's 26th single title revealed

After a while, now the title for AliPro's upcoming 26th single is now revealed!! XD

Otome no Inori LJ community described this in their post as a hyperactive version of the gothica single Baragoku Otome (Rose Jail Maiden) - the OP theme for Rozen Maiden Ouverture. And I love this song~ so probably I'm going to like this song as well. :P


Datengoku Sensen (堕天國宣戦) (Corrupted Kingdom of Heaven War Declaration)
(editor's note: OnI had a typo so I'll just follow. :D)
ALI PROJECT 26th single
LHCM-1070 (MellowHead)
Tatakau Shisho - The Book of Bantorra OP
2009.10.21 OUT (but the main website says Oct.24)

information courtesy of Otome no Inori LJ Community and Tatakau Shisho main website.

The ending theme will be by Annabel entitled Light of Dawn. The single for this will come out in November 6, 2009 under MellowHead as well.

Gyaah~ I missed singing Hizamazuite in the karaoke. x3 (hears my BGM) *random nothings*

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感情: sleepy
音楽: "Hizamazuite Ashi wo Oname" (Kneel Down and Lick my Feet) - ALI PROJECT

Officially in love with Gothic Rock

Who says I don't like rock? :D Well there are lots of types of rock to begin with, and the usual rock type that I usually listen to are: the progressive and alternative rock only and then mostly electronica --- techno, trance, eurobeat etc. Punk rock is a bit "it-depends" type for me while heavy metal is a bit screechy in the ears.

I don't know why I find myself getting addicted w/ Gothic Rock -- even Dark Rock/Darkwave. That's why if you notice in my last.fm widget (in my navi) usually scrobbles group like ALI PROJECT, Yousei Teikoku (妖精帝國) and recently some few Asriel. XD They have this weird sensation that I can't stop listening to it -- I'm not that of a big fan of the electric guitar but I kinda appreciate them right now. ;)

Plus it's like denpa because most Gothic rock are in high tempo that it keeps you going like adrenalin rush. Plus I love the Gregorian and mystical chant effects on each songs so it's a plus factor! So don't ask why I love Kalafina to bits. ;p

And to give my dear readers some demo, here's one of Yousei Teikoku's best song I've ever heard which is the Gothic Lolita Propaganda which came from their album with the same title. It's kinda long though --- but when you hear it, it's worth the hear. ;) It's 6:34 long and I'd say this is a very much instrumental-based Gothic rock.



If you want the song, click here.

It's a combination of rock plus some synths and Gregorian chants which adds up to the gothic flavor. This is one of my fave YT song of all time. ;)

Then I also remembered hearing Kokou no Sousei (from the same album which could also be found on their Senketsu no Chikai single) and I was astounded to hear that one. It was a hard rock one but then on 4:00, a short trance sound exhibited then goes back to its natural rock sound. And it didn't sound bland after all! Hands down to the composer/arranger of Yousei Teikoku, Tachibana Takaha. And also to the vocalist/lyricist Yui although at times, it's like she's singing in denpa instead of Goth Rock because of her eensy-winsy voice.

I admit I still like ALI PROJECT more than Yousei Teikoku but my love for both are increasing rapidly, I have to admit. x,X

And because of my love for Gothic and Dark Rock, I'll might as well post a top 10 best&worst single/album cover for both next time. ;D

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感情: enjoying gothic rock~
音楽: "Gothic Lolita Doctrine" - Yousei Teikoku

New layout (again), and more on ALI PROJECT news and late KOTOKO 4th album tracklist

Grr, it has been a few days when I can't do what I want because of the sudden slowdown of the internet connection but I think it has been restored and normal for now. *thank God*

And once again, I changed my layout since I, myself was a bit dissatisfied w/ the iframe layout that I made. I'll make a better layout next time.(For those reading this somewhere, I'm referring to my main blog in blogger).

Anyway, on other news, the TV size for ALI PROJECT's upcoming single Senritsu no Kodomotachi is now available for hearing purposes (in low quality though). I'm not saying I'm liking the song very much because it does sound quite different from their previous works. It sounded odd actually. Plus it'll be having a PV. YES you read it right. Although it won't be included in the single since it'll be released in a regular CD-only version (w/ no DVD). Even the PV itself is quite odd, if I may say. The full PV version is already out in the ALI PROJECT Official Fanclub but as you can see, this beggar cannot afford to be a member there so I'll have to wait until someone will post in YouTube so I can only see the PV. And good thing moichispa from last.fm upped the PV preview of the song.

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I'm still not liking it very much and I don't know if my perception about the song will change once I got the long version. Hopefully, it's coupling song Hell's Maria will be a great song.

Even the lengths of the songs in Poison are now available c/o JBook.

1(4:39) Ｐｏｉｓｏｎｅｒ
2(4:53) 処女懐胎、あるいは白骨塔より少女達は飛翔する
3(4:53) お毒味ＬＡＤＹ
4(4:28) 阿芙蓉寝台
5(4:35) 極色一代女
6(4:48) Ａｎｉｍａｌｓ　ｏｎ　ｔｈｅ　Ｅａｒｔｈ
7(4:38) 上海繚乱ロマンチカ
8(4:46) 世紀末ゲネシス
9(4:58) この國の向こうに
10(3:45) ｄｉｓｃｉｐｌｉｎｅ

Not much long *misses long-length songs* but having almost all in 4:00+ already makes me happy at least it won't be that short. Album will still be out on 08/26.

And also their upcoming "untitled" 26th single is now available in pre-ordering in Neowing and HMV. I'm surprised it'll still be under the Lantis music company again (although going back to the MellowHead sublabel and not GloryHeaven). As usual, all lyric and vocal credit goes to Arika-sama (Arika Takarano) and composition/arrangement credit goes to Mikiya Katakura.

N/A
ALI PROJECT's 26th single
10.21.2009 OUT
LHCM-1070
Tatakau Shisho: The Book of Bantorra OP Theme Song

And in a rather late news, the tracklisting to KOTOKO's upcoming 4th album Epsilon no Fune is now available on her Geneon Website. Oh, and also the dumb PV preview for the so-uncute daily-daily Dream!, is now available there. If you don't want to be dumbfounded, then skip the automatic play. Immediately stop when you heard the streaming PV started.

1. リアル鬼ごっこ (Real Onigokko)
2. BLAZE
3. ハヤテのごとく！ (Hayate no Gotoku!)
4. scene
5. ε～Epsilon～
6. RI←SU→KU
7. -∞-DRIVE
8. HELLION
9. Geoglyphs
10. 雨とギター (Ame to Guitar)
11. モネラの絆 (MONERA no Kizuna)
12. 限界打破 (Genkai Daha)
13. LITTLE BABY NOTHING

I'm glad KOTOKO will now have her 4th album and the tracklisting sounds promising. Hopefully, this will make-up for some of her "mishaps" lately (which I'm aware that it's not her entire fault). Will post the credits for the song as soon as it become available. Scheduled to be released on October 14, 2009.

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感情: a bit irritated
音楽: "siren" - KOTOKO

New layout and more ALI PROJECT album news

感情: hungry~
音楽: "北京LOVERS" - ALI PROJECT




First and foremost, I would like to introduce all of you to my 6th scenario, which is You Turn it Into Light. This layout is dedicated to my fave J-pop singer, ELISA and the title is based on one of Kalafina's song Kimi ga Hikari ni Kaete Iku. And this is my first "perfect" iframe layout I've done in my entire shitty life. XD Well that's because my other past iframe layouts are kinda incomplete because I have to make a hidden post for my friends, archives and others to exist unlike here, in just one click on one of the menus above, you can go directly w/o any difficulty. =D But I'm hungry right after I finished this layout and there's no food in the fridge. D;

In other news, ALI PROJECT's upcoming album Poison has more details than ever!! XD I'm too excited for this album just by seeing the album cover and promo pic! xD



ZOMG! Arika-sama! You're growing old backwards!!! D; I did not recognized you when I first saw this promo pic of yours!! xO I mean, you're already 45 and yet you can still boldly dress like that?! That is... way too amazing!! Raburabu the smexy bunny outfit. =D



Poison
TKCU-77133
2009.08.26 OUT

All songs composed and arranged by Mikiya Katakura and songs written by Arika Takarano.

Tracklisting:
1. Poisoner
2. 処女懐胎、あるいは白骨塔より少女達は飛翔する
3. お毒見LADY (Odokumi Lady; Poison-tasting Lady)
4. 阿芙蓉寝台 (Ahen Shendai; Opium Bed)
5. 極色一代女 (Gokushoku Ichidai Onna; Woman of a Colourful Lifetime)
6. Animals on the Earth
7. 上海繚乱ロマンチカ (Shanhai Ryouran Romantica; Shanghai Profusion Romantica)
8. 世紀末ゲネシス (Seikimatsu Genesis; End of the Century Genesis)
9. この國の向こうに
10. discipline

Information courtesy of: Otome no Inori

Some are a bit confusing to romanize (especially the long titles) that's why I leave some of them alone for now. XD *bricked* But the tracklisting itself looks promising and as usual, even though Arika remarked it as one of the romantic songs that she wrote, we can't take out the dark lyrics surrounding it since they're already 8 years in the Black Alice phase. They rarely do White Alice songs as they are now.

Since it's already 07/30, Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ episode 18 will aire later and I hope it's already OP change time. I'm already itching to hear the Senritsu no Kodomotachi TV size. D:

Don't make Arika cry!

UWWAAAHHH!!!

|D;;

Why the hell do you have to move Senritsu no Kodomotachi's release date?! From July 22, 2009 to August 19, 2009? Nande nande? T~T Is it because the TV size is not up yet?! Whatever, as if I can do about it. ~_~ As long as you mean it this time.

Just when I already did the wiki page for the single last night. Hmph~ *rants*

Senritsu no Kodomotachi single cover up!

感情: my head aches a bit
音楽: "Free" - Fonogenico

At last, the single cover for ALI PROJECT's upcoming single is now available via their one of their websites. :D I'm liking it more than their Jigoku no Mon single cover and I might get a more nicer scans for my next layout in my ALI PROJECT fanlisting. XDD By the way, here's the details:

Senritsu no Kodomotachi (戦慄の子供たち)
Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ OP2
LASM-4020
2009.07.22 OUT

o1. Senritsu no Kodomotachi
02. Hell's Maria
03. Senritsu no Kodomotachi (Instrumental)
04. Hell's Maria (Instrumental)

If it isn't too obvious, the concept of the single may be derived from it's coupling song because she looks like Virgin Mary with her white outfit, hair and of course, with the rosary. I love how she looks in the cover!! =D I may not be correct but with the title, it's a bit too light for a Phantom tie-in. xD Although I'm aware that the senritsu word used here means "fear" or "horrible". Thus, the meaning of "Children of Fear" or "Horrible Children".

Hell's Maria is supposed to be dark rock just like their Kishi Otome (Rara Eve Shinseiki c/w song) with the title.

I still cannot say much since the TV version or previews are not present but I'm really liking the cover. From bad, ghastly and "scary" (?) image of Jigoku no Mon now turns out something gentler image? Now that's an unexpected change since OP themes are supposed to be more influential than the ED themes right? Who says OP themes should be more despicable ones than the ED themes? ALI PROJECT breaks from the usual tradition and the question is, will this get the attention or rather, shall it be done by the others as well? We'll see that in the future.

Remembering good ol' Ali Project days

感情: nostalgic
音楽: "Seishoujo Ryouiki" - ALI PROJECT






Listening to my old ALI PROJECT mp3s brings back old memories especially when they were still in the Shiro Ari (White Alice) phase. Those poppish songs like Wish, Peony Pink and Labyrinth were reminiscent of their old works which doesn't really reminiscent them NOW. Especially now that they have changed into the Kuro Ari (Black Alice) phase.

But believe it or not, I like them as they are now. Although their songs tend to have "no point" or "nodirection" at all but Arika's supreme voice is what atrracted me to the group. And my two fave ALI PROJECT songs like Kinjirareta Asobi and Seishoujo Ryouiki are really my dosage of great neo-classical songs of everyday. Especially the latter, it never fails to make me smile because it is considered as one of the "merriest" songs that the group performed -- at least for me. Well I mean, some of their songs are also happy but with the despair and dark feeling within them but Seishoujo Ryouiki is not among these songs (although the translations of the songs are also a factor) but when it comes to the sound or tune, you won't really feel the "darkness" it possesses.

And it was actually one of my first influences to ALI PROJECT's neoclassical/darkwave songs because my initial attachment to them was Peony Pink because I was watching Clamp School Detectives several years ago. I mean, I'm still not that attached at time but I can remember the names of the singers/groups in a certain extent so when Avenger came out of Animax and noticed the same name, I was like "WAHH!" because it was so far from the ALI PROJECT that I knew from Clamp School. And that time, I didn't know the shift from Shiro to Kuro Ari. xD But it was really all good for me. Gesshoku Grand Guignol (Lunar Eclipse Grand Guignol) was my first ALI PROJECT neoclassical song that I've heard then got curious with Kopperia no Hitsugi (Coppelia's Coffin) which is the opening theme for the anime Noir. It was, at some point, creepy and spine tingling but it still very powerful to me even at this moment.



And now I present to you, a live version of Seishoujo Ryouiki (Domain of the Holy Girl) together with famous anime seiyuu/singer Nana Mizuki. :D Seishoujo Ryouiki is the opening theme for the anime series Rozen Maiden Traumend which is the sequel to Rozen Maiden in which ALI PROJECT also did the opening theme (entitled Kinjirareta Asobi [Forbidden Game]). I tell you, one of the most amusing combi is Arika Takarano and Nana Mizuki. Actually one of my most fave videos of all time because as I said, this is one of ALI PROJECT's merriest songs and one of the songs that you should listen especially if you want to try out the group. :D

I'm telling this because I remember reading one of my friends' statement that she heard ALI PROJECT by Code Geass because they did the ending theme but when she heard the long version, it was "too much" for her and I didn't really get the point of that "too much" --- too much what? o,O Oh well. I'll just indulge more into them since they're one awesome group. *lurves gothic lolita fashion*

More J-pop news on the go!

感情: refreshed *just finished my bath*
音楽: "Wonder Wind" - ELISA





First of all, Kaorin's mini-album has now a title. Although I'm a bit late for this new but it is entitled SPYGLASS. YES WITH THE USUAL CAPS! 8DD It will be a 7-track mini-album which will contain her first two singles Shining stars bless and Chasse.

Then let's go to Eiko's upcoming single Super scription of data. The coupling song and their song lengths has now been revealed! xD c/o Jbook.



Super scription of data
5th single.06/24/2009 OUT
FCCM-0267

01. Super scription of data [4:35]
(Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei OP Theme)
Lyrics: Eiko Shimamiya
Composition/Arrangement: Kazuya Takase
02. electric universe [5:49]
Lyrics: Eiko Shimamiya
Composition/Arrangement: SORMA No.1
03. Super scription of data -instrumental-
04. electric universe -instrumental-

My impression? I think the coupling song would be able to save our dearest poor-sounding-chorus single. xD electric universe sounds like it's going to be a trance-y and powerful one! So don't you fail me SORMA! Give more power just like you did with OXISOLS! XDD *bricked*

Then here comes the upcoming Kalafina 5th single. :D



Kalafina
5th single "storia"
07/01/2009 OUT


storia [w/ DVD edition]
SECL 786~7


storia [Regular Edition]
SECL-788

01. storia [3:36]
[Theme song for NHK drama's Rekishi Hiwa Historia]
02. lilica [5:17]
03. storia -instrumental- [3:36]

Preview for storia

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Side comment: I'm loving storia!! It's so classy compared to their neoclassical song Lacrimosa but I love both song. :D

Oh and it just came to me that ALI PROJECT will also do the OP2 for previous tie-up Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ and they will release another album!!! Here are the details. XD

[Untitled]
Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ 2nd OP Theme
Regular Edition only
LASM-4020
07/22/2009 OUT

Poison
Regular Edition only
TKCU-77133
08/26/2009 OUT

Wow *whew*! Now that's an update. :D I hope I'll get more update on my favorite J-pop singers/groups next time. xD

Jigoku no Mon full version

感情: eating midnight snack
音楽: "Jigoku no Mon" - ALI PROJECT

And now I already had my long version of ALI PROJECT's latest single Jigoku no Mon. This song was used as the ending theme for Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~. And I'm quite excited for this and I'd say, it's worth the wait!!! XDDD; Much greater than Rara Eve Shinseiki. XD Haven't watched the PV though. -__-;

The arrangement's a bit messier but I like the order of the song. The sound of trumpet makes it a bit perky to be "Gates of Hell" though. :D Oh well, it adds to my delight plus Arika's deranged voice is always a plus mark for me! It works although not too much with my acquaintances. :P You know who you are people. :D

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But hearing the long version really made my night! So while I'm eating my apple-flavored oats here, I'm going to rock my ears with this song!! Lovin' it and the cover!! Although some says it's a bit scary. XD

Jigoku no Mon single covers and c/w song

感情: totally excited!
音楽: "Baragoku no Otome" - ALI PROJECT








These are the covers for the Jigoku no Mon single (limited and regular editions respectively). :D I fall in love with them at first sight!! Especially the limited edition (first pic). It's so traditionally Chinese plus it's so reddish and as usual, very unique! At least they're out from the cutesy pink cover like their previous Rara Eve Shinseiki. I admit I was kinda shocked when I saw that cover at first. It's so not ALI PROJECT unlike this one. And notice that the single title in the covers were written in Chinese.

FYI, Jigoku no Mon is the ending theme for the recently-aired anime Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~. This single will be released on May 27, 2009.

01. 地獄の門 (Jigoku no Mon)
02. 吾君想う故に吾在り生き霊となりて (Ware Kimi Omou Yue ni Ari Ikirei Tonarite [?]*)
03. 地獄の門 -instrumental-
04. 吾君想う故に吾在り生き霊となりて -instrumental-

* Not certain of the right title

And here's a 15-sec preview of the PV which was taken in the Forbidden City in China.

Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ OP/ED

感情: hungry~~
音楽: "Kioku no Mori" - FictionJunction YUUKA

Now that I have completed the I've Sound 10th Anniversary CD Box including its scans (thanks to KuroiYuki-chan! :D) and the anime shows that I ought to download (To Aru Majutsu no Index and Clannad After Story), I can already concentrate on other anime! XD Which are Pandora Hearts (which I posted that I will watch 2 months ago) and another anime Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~. The former still haven't got any fansubbers so I anticipated the latter would already have -- and it didn't fail me. XD

And so here's the OP/ED for Phantom ~Requiem for the Phantom~ anime series.

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The opening theme is entitled KARMA by KOKIA. As usual, her vocals is very strong although it's a very "dramatic" and tragic opening but it still fits the theme of the anime. I'm really impressed with how KOKIA does her superb opera voice to some of the songs I like (e.g. Follow the Nightingale which was the OP theme for the NDS game Tales of Innocence).

The ending theme is entitled Jigoku no Mon (lit. Hell's Gate) by ALI PROJECT. It's kinda messy but it's still very entertaining for an ending theme. Maybe they should switch of roles with the opening theme? xP I'm liking this song better than Rara Eve Shinseiki plus I like the combination of the violin and the trumpet. XD Another magnificent creativity of Mikiya Katakura.

Rara Eve Shinseiki full version

感情: thrilled
音楽: "Rara Eve Shinseiki" - ALI PROJECT




Finally, a long version!! I was waiting for this although the single will be released on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. ;p I'm just too excited that's why I searched all my way to the full version and I found it in nicovideo and then ripped it. XDDD

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My impression on the song didn't change. It's good although the usual upbeatness decreased a bit! Considering it doesn't contain much darkness compared to their recent releases. XD For me, it doesn't disappoint plus the intro is so catchy. X3 Mikiya Katakura did a very good job on this one.

To download the mp3, click here.

ALI PROJECT's anticipated 24th single

sentiment: excited
harmony: "GOD DIVA" by ALI PROJECT

So much for late news but this is going to be the single cover for ALI PROJECT's 24th single entitled 裸々イヴ新世紀 (lit. Rara Eve Shinseiki, The New Century's Naked Eve) which will be used as the opening theme for the upcoming anime Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo this January 2009. The single will be released on January 21, 2008.

Tracklisting:

1. Rara Eve Shinseiki
2. Kishi Otome
3. Rara Eve Shinseiki -instrumental-
4. Kishi Otome -instrumental-

All lyrics written by Arika Takarano, while composition and arrangements are courtesy of Mikiya Katakura. These duo are really great in composing songs. I salute them and their fashion!

I'm excited to hear the long version because the preview for the song was great! <3~ Plus, I'm loving the single cover. Another darkwave collection since I'm loving the group. XD

AHHH, FINISHED W/ ONE AFTER ANOTHER JOB!! XD

sentiment: *whew*
harmony: "masterpiece (TV size)" by Mami Kawada

*whew* I'm finished with the masterpiece page on wiki. It's been a while since I updated Mami Kawada's page on wiki so before 2009 enters, I'm going to edit it big time since I'm the one who made the page in the first place! XP nyahaha! =D

I wonder how's PSI-missing's sales? Learning that it charted for it's 7th week (through Oricon), I wonder if it already reached 18k sales since the 17,409 total sales on wiki was for it's 6th week sales... While poor KILL already stopped charting for 2 weeks (which only garnered 3,403 sales). It's just proves that PSI-missing was more epic win than KILL. =3 Haha!

I also revamped Mami's fanlisting & fansite. Wait, I already told this on my previous posts?! Ah well, I'm just a little proud of myself although it looks simple, it's still piece of hard work. XD *wipes sweat on my forehead*

Next will be the ALI PROJECT fanlisting and the visual kei layout for my friend's multiply site. She asked me to make her a new layout. Maybe she visited my multiply page and saw the very reddish layout I made. XP Ah well, at times like this, I'd be pretty busy with layouts but I still appreciate it. =3 Now, to rest my eyes and do the layouts later. XD jaa~! I'm off to rest and eat soup and bread. XD