http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/-t1.htm This section is all about music discussion. Artist profiles, music awards, iPods, etc. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:02:53 GMT 10 http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee74/minal-/n510714637_1686723_9573.jpg http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/-t1.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/good-sources-for-oriental-music-t616.htm blah (Please Sticky) Since people (mainly Minal and Juliana) have been wondering were I get my music and so quickly. Since I want to share with you guys, I'm posting a few of them up. Message me if they die, cause sometimes a site gets closed down. A Majority of these are somewhat safe. I've been using these sources for a long time now (about 3-4 years) and nothings happened yet. These are ripped straight from the CD's they come in, unless it's noted otherwise (like it's says ... Music Discussion Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:02:53 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/good-sources-for-oriental-music-t616.htm#17500 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/good-sources-for-oriental-music-t616.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/caramelldansen-caramell-english-verson-t613.htm Eureka Here's something random. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A67ZkAd1wmI Enjoy! And dance with these pictures. Music Discussion Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:20:14 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/caramelldansen-caramell-english-verson-t613.htm#17457 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/caramelldansen-caramell-english-verson-t613.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/favourite-artists-t33.htm Brett
Afi + Blaqk Audio, runner up = Bullet For my Valentine]]> Music Discussion Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:23:44 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/favourite-artists-t33.htm#110 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/favourite-artists-t33.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-avril-lavigne-t462.htm blah "Avril Lavigne Whibley (born September 27, 1984), better known by her birth name of Avril Lavigne, is a Canadian pop punk/modern rock singer, songwriter, fashion designer, and actress. In 2006, Canadian Business Magazine ranked her the seventh most powerful Canadian in Hollywood. Avril Lavigne's music contains element mixed of alternative rock, teen pop, post-grunge, punk and pop rock music." -wikipedia "I'm a HUGE Avril Fan, well, back in her Let Go and Under My Skin days. ... Music Discussion Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:46:43 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-avril-lavigne-t462.htm#14398 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-avril-lavigne-t462.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/top-10-lists-t235.htm redrum_mi I just found this site so I'll share the following list with you. Top 10 Drummers. 1)Yoshiki Hayashi from X Japan 2)Neil Purt from Rush 3) John Bonham from Led Zeppelin 4) Shinya from Dir en grey 5) Joey Jordison from Slipknot 6) Lars Ulrich from Metallica 7) Travis Barker from Blink 182 and Plus 44 8 ) Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan from Avenged Sevenfold 9) Danny Carey from Tool 10) Chad Sexton from 311 Now, I just found this site so I don't know if it's biased or whatnot, ... Music Discussion Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:19:25 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/top-10-lists-t235.htm#5230 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/top-10-lists-t235.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-norther-t604.htm Haseeb Norther is a Melodic Death Metal Band From Espoo/Helsinki, Finland Closely affilated with Children of Bodom. The band actually got their start when Alexander Kuoppala of Children of Bodom helped them get a record deal; Petri and Alexander have been long time friends so Norther got much help early in their career through Bodom. Norther originally started as a death metal band under the name 'Requiem' in 1996, then changed their name to 'Decayed', and in 2000 to Norther. Norther ... Music Discussion Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:55:18 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-norther-t604.htm#17235 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-norther-t604.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-rain-t435.htm redrum_mi "Rain (born Jeong Ji-hoon; Korean: 정지훈; born 25 June 1982) is a Korean pop singer, dancer, model, and actor." Clearly, wikipedia cheaped out again. Not surprising. Anyway, Rain is great. Sure, Rainism is a little..mature. But Rain himself is so innocent, and sincere He seems like a great guy. While he's not the best looking, the best dancer or best singer, who is? His songs aren't bad, so take a listen Rain and his magic stick, (which you can see in ... Music Discussion Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:15:01 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-rain-t435.htm#14144 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-rain-t435.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-beat-crusaders-t442.htm blah "Beat Crusaders (Bīto Kuruseidāsu?), typeset as BEAT CRUSADERS and also known as BECR, are a Japanese rock/punk-pop band. During all promotional appearances, their faces are masked by drawings resembling themselves as printed by a dot-matrix printer." -wikipedia -___- Thanks wiki, that was real helpful. Now I know how Minal feels... The Beat Crusaders sound rock/Ska esq. BEAT CRUSADERS currently consist of five members: Toru Hidaka - vocals, guitar Masahiko Kubota ... Music Discussion Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:05:27 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-beat-crusaders-t442.htm#14187 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-beat-crusaders-t442.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-into-eternity-t571.htm Haseeb History Into Eternity was formed in 1997 by founding members Tim Roth, Scott Krall and Jim Austin and later released an eponymous, independent album in 1999, with the addition of Chris Eisler and Chris McDougall. The band signed to Century Media Records a year later and then re-released their debut album. In 2001, the band returned with their second album Dead or Dreaming, an album which saw a more pronounced integration of progressive and death metal. The trend continued on 2004's Buried ... Music Discussion Sat, 02 May 2009 02:32:17 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-into-eternity-t571.htm#16426 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-into-eternity-t571.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-firewind-t603.htm Haseeb Firewind began as more of a showcase than a band. After dropping out of musical college in the USA, the young Greek guitarist Kostas Karamitroudis recorded a full-length demo with the help of friends to display his guitar skills to potential labels. Despite not being seen as a real band, he liked the name 'FireWind' and it was used to market the demo, called "Nocturnal Symphony." Despite interest from legendary shredder David T. Chastain's label Leviathan, Kostas' - now known as ... Music Discussion Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:49:01 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-firewind-t603.htm#17188 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-firewind-t603.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-dark-tranquillity-t602.htm Haseeb Originally called Septic Broiler from 1989-1991. One of the pioneers of the melodic-death metal sound. Band statement: "Dark Tranquillity is the longest standing band from the famed Gothenburg metal scene". Guitarist Niklas Sundin is also known for his graphic design album artwork. They have kept a mostly consistent line-up. Rhythm guitarist Mikael Stanne switched to vocals after Anders Fridén's departure. When his replacement Fredrik Johansson left in 1998 bassist ... Music Discussion Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:15:53 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-dark-tranquillity-t602.htm#17144 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-dark-tranquillity-t602.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-nightwish-t601.htm Haseeb Nightwish is a power metal band, from Kitee, Finland, formed in 1996 by songwriter/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen[ and guitarist Emppu Vuorinen. The band has sold more than 7 million CDs, DVDs and online material internationally. Although Nightwish has been prominent in their home country since the release of their first , “The Carpenter” (1997) and debut album Angels Fall First[, they did not achieve worldwide fame until the release of the albums and which were released in 1998, 2000 and ... Music Discussion Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:56:22 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-nightwish-t601.htm#17141 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-nightwish-t601.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-rem-t590.htm JubeJube (A pretty recent pic of them... Oldness. xD) Bio R.E.M. is an alternative rock band that was formed in 1980 in Athens, Georgia. Yahoo says that "R.E.M. mark the point when post-punk turned into alternative rock". They're still recording (latest album was in 2008) but I think the general view is that their best days are over. Members Michael Stipe - Lead Vocalist. A bit weird, but awesome. :3 He's been known to 'paint' his face for performances... for example, in one concert, ... Music Discussion Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:34:42 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-rem-t590.htm#16959 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-rem-t590.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-disturbed-t572.htm Haseeb Disturbed is an Swedish rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1996 when musicians Dan Donegan, Steve "Fuzz" Kmak, and Mike Wengren hired singer David Draiman. Since the band's formation, they have sold over 10 million albums worldwide, released three consecutive number-one albums, and have been nominated for a Grammy Award, making them one of the most successful rock bands in recent years.Only six other rock bands have had three consecutive studio albums reach number one in their ... Music Discussion Sat, 02 May 2009 03:24:50 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-disturbed-t572.htm#16438 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-disturbed-t572.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-vamps-t438.htm redrum_mi "Vamps is a rock unit formed by hyde and K.A.Z. under the label Vamprose." -says lame Wikipedia VAMPS is a unit made by vocalist hyde of L'Arc~en~Ciel and guitarist K.A.Z. from OBLIVION DUST. They are under the indie label of VAMPROSE (hyde's label) Previously, HYDE was making solo albums and for FAITH, he joined up with K.A.Z. After the release of FAITH, they decided to become VAMPS. HYDE has his own label under Sony Music Entertainment Japan. His label is known as HAUNTED RECORDS. ... Music Discussion Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:52:56 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-vamps-t438.htm#14160 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-vamps-t438.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-awards-t580.htm Haseeb lets have an award ceremony just like the grammys (well, not exactly) here are some categories*: BEST: Rock/Pop Classic Rock rock Alternative Punk Metal Deathcore Foreign Blues Symphonic Progressive Death metal Death metal Groove Techno Acroustic Best Live Performance Best Music Video Best Guitarist,bassist ect. Best 2009 performance update 1 (there are gonna be A LOT more): Best album of: 2000-2009 and 1970-2000 (one album for each year) Best song of: 2000-2009 ... Music Discussion Sun, 10 May 2009 03:53:59 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-awards-t580.htm#16655 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-awards-t580.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/music-reveiws-t578.htm Haseeb Considering how popular making artist profiles are, why don't we review artists? uhhh, ill post rules later. Music Discussion Thu, 07 May 2009 00:36:12 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/music-reveiws-t578.htm#16605 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/music-reveiws-t578.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/rock-vs-rap-t536.htm Brett After looking through this section, I realized we don't have a section for the largest music debate of all time! The ultimate duel between two completely opposite and opposing styles of music: Rock vs Rap. Both of these genres are extremely popular, and are more intense styles of music. Many other genres not so commonly speculated fall in between, such as pop, country, classical, etc. but the difference between them and rock/rap is that rock and rap are more powerful, and give you more ... Music Discussion Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:50:21 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/rock-vs-rap-t536.htm#15932 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/rock-vs-rap-t536.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-gackt-t558.htm redrum_mi "Gackt Camui (神威 楽斗 ,Kamui Gakuto?) is an Okinawan musician, composer, lyricist, poet, author, actor, designer and model. Usually referred to by his stage name only, he is known for his work with Malice Mizer and after leaving Malice Mizer started his career as a solo artist. Besides Japanese, he has performed in English, French, Korean, Cantonese, and Mandarin." -wikipedia.org I like Gackt. His voice is realllly deep. But it sounds nice I don't really ... Music Discussion Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:10:57 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-gackt-t558.htm#16304 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-gackt-t558.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-kat-tun-t557.htm redrum_mi "KAT-TUN (カトゥーン ,Katūn?, sounding similar to "cartoon") is a Japanese boy band formed under Johnny & Associates (JE) in 2001 who releases records under their own label, J-One Records. The group's name is an acronym formed by the members' surname initials. Currently one of the most popular boy bands in Japan, all 10 singles, 3 studio albums and 7 DVDs released by the group since their debut in 2006 have debuted at number one on the ... Music Discussion Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:01:17 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-kat-tun-t557.htm#16303 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-kat-tun-t557.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-creature-creature-t556.htm redrum_mi Creature Creature doesn't have a wiki page, but I'll do my best Creature Creature is solo project of the singer MORRIE. Morrie was the singer of the band DEAD END (old indie j-rock band. Members of L'Arc were big fans.[Mainly tetsu] Their older stuff is inspired by them] There has been some confusion with Creature Creature though, because many thought that tetsu of L'Arc was in the band, when really he was just a support member for the first album. tetsu is no longer a support member of ... Music Discussion Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:42:00 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-creature-creature-t556.htm#16302 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-creature-creature-t556.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-ken-kitamura-t555.htm redrum_mi -Not bothering to put in wiki lies- Ken is the guitarist of J-rock band L'Arc~en~Ciel. He is also in the band SONS OF ALL PUSSYS (S.O.A.P.) but they kinda broke up. Ken also has a solo project, which he started in 2006 with the single Speed. In 2009 he released another single Deeper and album In Physical. While his voice isn't the best, it has COME A LONG WAY and actually sounds good now. He's an amazing guitarist and composer. PV for Speed For more info, click here Also ... Music Discussion Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:33:58 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-ken-kitamura-t555.htm#16301 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-ken-kitamura-t555.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-alice-nine-t280.htm blah (Updated: Aug. 9th, 2009 by blah) Formed in 2004, alice nine. consist of five members: Vocals Shou Guitar Hiroto Guitar, Piano Tora Bass Saga Drums Nao Their Picture (Visual Kei): Spoiler: Their Music Style is described as very rock-like, with mixes of metal, pop, and dance. Their works are very range, from emotional ballads, light rock and High Tempo songs. Since they are relatively new to the J-rock scene, they are currently experimenting ... Music Discussion Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:29:04 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-alice-nine-t280.htm#6327 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-alice-nine-t280.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-puffyamiyumi-puffy-t530.htm BoACoNsTrIcToR Ok so, yesterday i was at the library and i found tons of movies from japan but i couldnt rent them because they wouldn't let me (only god knows why) and there was also many Japanese artists such as PUFFYAMIYUMI!! I've actually never really heard of them until yesterday so i rented the cd and made a copy of it then told blah at lunch today and she went crazy!! ahaha! ohh blah...you and you're weirdness..by the way i saw you walking home today!! IM A CREPPER!!! no i was on a bus... ANYWAYS!! ... Music Discussion Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:05:44 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-puffyamiyumi-puffy-t530.htm#15905 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-puffyamiyumi-puffy-t530.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/label-avex-trax-t490.htm blah "Avex Group Holdings Inc. (Eibekkusu Gurūpu Hōrudingusu Kabushiki-gaisha?) is the holding company for a group of entertainment-related subsidiaries based in Japan. The origin of the word Avex comes from the English words Audio Visual Expert. Avex was Japan's leading dance record company during the nineties, and continues producing and recording some of Japan's most famous J-pop singers. Avex Trax also provides theme music soundtracks to many anime and a few video games." ... Music Discussion Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:36:24 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/label-avex-trax-t490.htm#14793 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/label-avex-trax-t490.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-keane-t477.htm JubeJube "Keane are an English piano rock band, first established in Battle, East Sussex in 1995, and taking their current name in late 1997." -Wikipedia I 'found' them today, while browsing around, and I haven't really established if I fully like them or not, but I really really like their song "Lovers Are Losing", so I decided I'd find out more about them. Members "The group comprises composer, bassist, and pianist Tim Rice-Oxley, lead vocalist Tom Chaplin and drummer ... Music Discussion Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:24:20 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-keane-t477.htm#14640 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-keane-t477.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-last-alliance-t452.htm blah "Last Alliance (Raisuto Araiansu) is a Japanese rock band based in Machida, Tokyo. In 2006, they performed Shissō (疾走), the ending theme song for the Bones anime series Ouran High School Host Club. They have released four albums to date: TEARS LIBRARY, UNDERGROUND BLUE, Me and Your Borderline, and the sum." -wikipedia "^___^ *bliss* i happen to love this band. I remember hearing the ending for OHHC back in 2006, and loved them! Their lead vocalist, Anzai, ... Music Discussion Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:36:33 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-last-alliance-t452.htm#14307 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-last-alliance-t452.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-akb48-t451.htm blah "AKB48 is an all-female Japanese theater/idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto. AKB48 currently consists of 48 members divided into three teams: Team A, Team K and Team B. Each team contains 16 members. Unlike other idol groups in Japan, AKB48 is theatre-based and has their own theatre in Akihabara (a district in Tokyo) where they perform once every weekday, and twice on both Saturday and Sunday. The theater is set up in on the 8th floor of Don Quixote. Tickets are 2000 yen for men, and ... Music Discussion Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:00:57 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-akb48-t451.htm#14306 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-akb48-t451.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-orange-range-t445.htm blah "Orange Range (Orenji Renji), stylized as ORANGE RANGE, is a 5-member Japanese alternative rock band, based in Okinawa. Formed in 2001, the band began with Spice Music and later signed with Sony Music Japan's gr8! records division in 2003." -wikipedia "I love Orange Range They are probably my longest favorite for any band ^__^" -blah Orange Range consits of five members: From left to right: Naoto, Yamato, Hiroki, Ryo, Yoh PV for Asterisk PV for Walk On Music Discussion Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:42:46 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-orange-range-t445.htm#14234 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-orange-range-t445.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-the-gazette-t276.htm blah "The GazettE is a Japanese visual kei based alternative metal band. The band formed in early 2002 and is currently signed to PS Company, King Records and CLJ Records." - wikipedia The GazettE consists of five Members From Left to Right: Uruha, Reita, Ruki, Kai and Aoi Ex Member: Yune (Drums) The Gazette has three Studio Albums, one compilation album, two video albums and 14 singles. These guys are serious Random Videos This ones about Ruki adn Reita looking for ... Music Discussion Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:23:15 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-the-gazette-t276.htm#6260 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-the-gazette-t276.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-asian-kung-fu-generation-t436.htm blah "Asian Kung-Fu Generation (Ajian Kanfū Jenerēshon), is a Japanese rock band formed in Yokohama, Japan in 1996. For nearly its entire career, the band has consisted of vocalist Masafumi Gotō, guitarist Kensuke Kita, bassist Takahiro Yamada, and drummer Kiyoshi Ijichi. The band's musical style has been heavily influenced by seminal indie, punk, and alternative rock acts. As a result, their songs maintain a balance of various elements of the genres, most typically ranging from ... Music Discussion Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:30:12 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-asian-kung-fu-generation-t436.htm#14146 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-asian-kung-fu-generation-t436.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-exile-t432.htm blah "EXILE (Eguzairu?) is a 7-member Japanese pop music band. Current leader Hiro was originally in the band Zoo that split up in the mid-1990s. In 1999, he started a new group called J Soul Brothers, which later changed its name to Exile in 2001. On artwork and promotional material, the band name is typeset in all capitals. On November 2003, they remade Zoo's hit single "Choo Choo Train" and sold over a million copies. Exile's latest album, Exile Love, has sold exceptionally well, ... Music Discussion Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:28:06 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-exile-t432.htm#14106 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-exile-t432.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-uverworld-t52.htm redrum_mi "UVERworld is a Japanese rock band known for their mixture of musical genres such as hard rock, electronic, and beat-boxing." -wikipedia UVERworld is one of my favourite bands. I really like them for their mix of styles. They've got hardcore songs like RUSH Techno/Dance songs like UNKNOWN ORCHESTRA Amazing ballads like Kimi no Suki na Uta And don't forget Takuya's beatboxing! Seriously, they're amazing I can't say anything more other than check 'em out! The members of UVERworld are: VocalsTakuya∞ ... Music Discussion Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:28:54 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-uverworld-t52.htm#473 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-uverworld-t52.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-epik-high-t420.htm blah "Epik High is a South Korean hip hop group from Seoul, South Korea. The group is composed of Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz." -wikipedia Here a bunch of my Favorite Epik High Videos. Epik High is very well know for making unbelievable amazing and interesting videos. I can't even look away when I'm watching one of their videos. One [This video makes me sad.... :'(] Spoiler: Love Love Love [I Happen to love this song ^__^] Spoiler: Fan [this one makes ... Music Discussion Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:06:07 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-epik-high-t420.htm#13824 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-epik-high-t420.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-sid-t117.htm redrum_mi "SID is a Japanese rock band under Sony's Danger Crue Records. They have a large fan base and are rapidly gaining popularity." -wikipedia I love SID sooo much. Mao is just too cute, Aki is great, Shinji is skilled, and Yuuya is amazing. I definitely recommend them. Recently they've gotten onto a new label. The above wikipedia thing says "Sony's Danger Crue Records. As far as I know, Danger Crue is indie, and has nothing to do with Sony? Anyway, SID WAS on Danger Crue and has ... Music Discussion Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:33:23 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-sid-t117.htm#1478 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-sid-t117.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-men-at-work-t366.htm blah I've been listening to these guys since I was born, so I love them to pieces ^__^ Who Can it Be Now *Really Great Song ^__^* Spoiler: Land Down Under Spoiler: Overkill Spoiler: It's aa Mistake Spoiler: Be Good Johnny *Love this song ^__^ My dad always played this song* Spoiler: Underground *not the REAL video, but a good song* Spoiler: Everything I Need Spoiler: Hard Luck Story Spoiler: The Longest Night (live) Spoiler: Keypunch ... Music Discussion Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:24:45 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-men-at-work-t366.htm#12317 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-men-at-work-t366.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-u2-t365.htm blah Here are a bunch of U2 Videos ^__^ With or Without You The Unforgettable Fire Vertigo One (Berlin Version) Sunday Bloodly Sunday Where the Street's Have no Name New Years Day Music Discussion Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:11:11 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-u2-t365.htm#12316 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-u2-t365.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-yui-t315.htm redrum_mi "I happen to Love Yui, her music is rather acoutic, but then there's come awesome rock in it, and the blahz love listening to her, so I' okay with it ^___^" -the blah "YUI is a Japanese songwriter-singer and actress. Born on March 26, 1987 in Fukuoka, Japan, she currently has a total of four Major Lable Albums, her latest being My Short Stories. Yui is currently signed with Studioseven Records, Sony Music Japan and the talent agency Stardust. " -wikipedia I like ... Music Discussion Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:22:25 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-yui-t315.htm#8254 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-yui-t315.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/if-you-could-only-listen-to-12-songs-before-dieing-what-would-they-be-t262.htm blah Okay, I know, random. If You had to die and listen to only 12 Pop songs before hitting the bucket these would be it: (Remember, they have to be of a Pop gerne) 1. Planetarium by Ikimono Gakari (My favorite song in the world) 2. Celebrate by Utada Hikaru 3. Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Ray Charles 4. The End of the World by Skeeter Davis 5. Who's Theme By Minmi 6. Dareka no Negai ga Kanau Koro - Utada Hikaru 7. With Or Without You - U2 8. Kaeri Taku Natta yo Konnitsuā!! ... Music Discussion Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:09:09 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/if-you-could-only-listen-to-12-songs-before-dieing-what-would-they-be-t262.htm#5973 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/if-you-could-only-listen-to-12-songs-before-dieing-what-would-they-be-t262.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-nightmare-naitomea-t277.htm blah Nightmare is a Japanese Rock (not Visual Kei) Band. They consist of 5 members: Nightmare (Or Naitomea, as they are called in Japan) was formed in 2000, while most of the members were still in highschool It's said that their influences are of either X Japan or Luna Sea. Spoiler: Nightmare realesed eight demotapes, before signing with Nippon Crown in 2003. A few of the songs that they realesed as an Indie Band were: "Hankoki", "Gaia~Zenith Side~" "Gaia~Adir ... Music Discussion Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:38:39 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-nightmare-naitomea-t277.htm#6276 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-nightmare-naitomea-t277.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-arashi-t422.htm blah Minal edits: 嵐 ARASHI! "Arashi is a five-member Japanese boy band under Johnny & Associates. They made their debut in September 15, 1999 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The group was signed to the Pony Canyon record label from 1999 to 2001 before transitioning to Johnny's Associates-powered J Storm record label in 2002, producing their future singles and albums." -Wikipedia " Arashi is awesome!!!!!!! *SPAZZES*" -blah "I WAS GONNA MAKE THIS PAGE" edits ... Music Discussion Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:02:22 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-arashi-t422.htm#13931 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-arashi-t422.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-red-hot-chili-peppers-t430.htm JubeJube ((Forenote: You may have noticed that I've never posted a thread here before... so don't attack me if there's some sort of layout I'm not following to doing this- this profile thingy...)) So, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have recently become one of my "most listened to" and "most downloaded" at about 6 songs. xD But to be honest with you, I had absolutely no clue who they were as people before I decided to make this thread 15 minutes ago... I like them for several reasons. ... Music Discussion Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:49:08 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-red-hot-chili-peppers-t430.htm#14067 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-red-hot-chili-peppers-t430.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/jrock-choice-awards-2008-t472.htm redrum_mi So, I doubt many of you will vote for anything, but I wanted to make a topic anyway If any of you wanted to know, the Jrock choice awards first started with the Internet radio, Tainted Reality. The next year, it was done with Tainted Reality, Jrock Revolution (a jrock site, with new, interview, etc. They started out by bringing a bunch of bands to America, and had a huge concert) and Purple Sky (a jrock magazine). This year, the third Jrock Choice Awards are sponsored by Tainted Reality, ... Music Discussion Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:28:37 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/jrock-choice-awards-2008-t472.htm#14551 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/jrock-choice-awards-2008-t472.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-afi-t461.htm blah "AFI is an American rock band from Ukiah, California, formed in 1991. They have consisted of the same lineup since 1998, lead vocalist Davey Havok, drummer and backup vocalist Adam Carson, with bassist Hunter Burgan and guitarist Jade Puget, who both play keyboard and contribute backup vocals." -wikipedia I noticed that we had WAY to many asian Artists on the site, so i grabbed a few American ones from my iPod. Also known as: A Fire Inside Origin: Ukiah, California, U.S. ... Music Discussion Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:40:53 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-afi-t461.htm#14397 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-afi-t461.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-morning-musume-t459.htm blah "Morning Musume is an all-girl J-pop group from Japan. They are sometimes also referred to as "Momusu" (モー娘。, Mōmusu.?). Their act revolves around singing and dancing to generally upbeat melodies. They are the lead group of Hello! Project, masterminded by Naoki Yamazaki, and managed by producer Tsunku, who composes nearly all the lyrics and melodies for their songs. Currently, their overall single sales is the highest record of female group on the ... Music Discussion Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:34:11 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-morning-musume-t459.htm#14392 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-morning-musume-t459.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-utada-hikaru-aka-queen-hikki-t274.htm blah Utada Hikaru, or 'Queen Hikki', is one of Japan's most sucessful Artist of the Century. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About This is The One (News Update from December 24th) Spoiler: NEWS UPDATE!!!! Just yesterday, Utada Hikaru released her new english single 'Come back To Me' on the radios. The Track was previosly on the radio's in Japan around a month ago, but was official released on iTunes yesterday ^____^ *Super ... Music Discussion Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:01:28 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-utada-hikaru-aka-queen-hikki-t274.htm#6219 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-utada-hikaru-aka-queen-hikki-t274.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-koda-kumi-t458.htm blah "Kumiko Koda (born November 13, 1982), better known by her stage name Kumi Koda, is a Japanese singer and songwriter from Kyoto, known for her Japanese Urban and R&B songs. Having debuted in 2000 with the single "Take Back", Koda gained fame for her seventh single, "Real Emotion / 1000 no Kotoba", the songs of which were used as themes for the video game Final Fantasy X-2. Her popularity grew with the release of her fourth studio album Secret (2005), her sixteenth ... Music Discussion Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:11:53 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-koda-kumi-t458.htm#14372 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-koda-kumi-t458.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-l-arcenciel-t423.htm redrum_mi So, what I have to say about L'Arc: L'Arc~en~Ciel is my favourite band. Not because I'm a screaming fangirl at hyde, or think tetsu is the prettiest thing in the world, or because I like ken when he smokes, or think yuki is hot. I like L'Arc for their music. In my opinion, they are the best J-rock band out there, and while there are legends like X Japan, I still think L'Arc is better. There's nothing that can change my mind about that (because to be honest, hyde has a better voice than Toshi ... Music Discussion Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:26:00 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-l-arcenciel-t423.htm#13967 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-l-arcenciel-t423.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-an-cafe-antic-cafe-t441.htm blah "An Cafe (or Antic Cafe) is a Japanese pop/rock band formed in 2003 and signed to the independent label Loop Ash. They have been described as a oshare kei band, a subset of visual kei. As of 2008, the group has released three full-length albums." -wikipedia "I only really like one song by them, but then again, I don't have the time to listen to other stuff by them. And when I usually remember, I always has a headache...Gah..." -blah Old Line Up: (From Left to Right: ... Music Discussion Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:30:31 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-an-cafe-antic-cafe-t441.htm#14183 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-an-cafe-antic-cafe-t441.htm http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-tetsu69-tetsu-t440.htm redrum_mi "Tetsuya Ogawa (born October 3, 1969, at Osaka in Kansai, Japan, known professionally as tetsu, is the leader and bassist of the Japanese rock band L'Arc~en~Ciel. He also does backup vocals and has composed many of the band's songs, including 'Link', 'READY STEADY GO', 'finale', 'Driver's High' and 'Pieces'. In the band, his name is 'tetsu' (All in lower case). Since 2001, he had solo work under the name 'TETSU69' (Number 69 is his birth year). As of 26th November 2006 he changed his solo ... Music Discussion Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:18:32 GMT http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-tetsu69-tetsu-t440.htm#14177 http://roaring-rainbows.darkbb.com/music-discussion-f11/artist-tetsu69-tetsu-t440.htm