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| Die |
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16% |
[ 3 ] |
| Shinya |
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16% |
[ 3 ] |
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 Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 3:09 pm
Kuroboshi Rei I think the only way I could be disappointed with Diru is if they started doing ALL their songs like ASoM. I mean, hell, that song was pure love for me. I adored it. But....one like that is enough. ^^; If Kyo wants to do more screamy, he needs to do more like Ryoujoku no Ame, where it's got a good mix of screamy and melodic. ^^;
But Merciless Cult sounds like a failed rehash of aKL... the whole quiet-loud thing.
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:18 pm
If you really think about it, Dir en grey probably wants to become known world wide like all the other legends. The sounds that would work in Japan in capturing an audience and fans alike might not work in another country, such as Germany or the US. That's probably why they made Withering to death. Yeah to us long time fans Withering to death may not be up to par with all their other albums and such, but as a fan you should support them in their effort to become legends world wide. The US is a major authority over anything and everything and so very picky, so if Diru can make it major over here then they're going to be set on the path to become legends. I mean, yeah they don't need the US to become known as legends but it's one surefire way that they will. You kinda have to see it from a musicians perspective.
Then again I could be totally wrong and they could be getting a little tired from the music scene and probably want to take a break from it all for a while. Possibly also getting lazy. I still stand by my first argument though.
That's my two cents.
PS: My fav song is Marmalade Chainsaw.
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:10 pm
According to EVERY source I've read and stuff, Kyo wants to pretty much take over the world. XD In a music sence, of course(though I would gladly be his minion in total world domination. Oh yess~)
I can play the bass line for Marmalade Chainsaw! X3 Well...I can play it, but not as fast as Toshiya plays it yet. I'm working on it! -determined!-
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:13 pm
deaf_by_music If you really think about it, Dir en grey probably wants to become known world wide like all the other legends. The sounds that would work in Japan in capturing an audience and fans alike might not work in another country, such as Germany or the US. That's probably why they made Withering to death. Yeah to us long time fans Withering to death may not be up to par with all their other albums and such, but as a fan you should support them in their effort to become legends world wide. The US is a major authority over anything and everything and so very picky, so if Diru can make it major over here then they're going to be set on the path to become legends. I mean, yeah they don't need the US to become known as legends but it's one surefire way that they will. You kinda have to see it from a musicians perspective.
Then again I could be totally wrong and they could be getting a little tired from the music scene and probably want to take a break from it all for a while. Possibly also getting lazy. I still stand by my first argument though.
That's my two cents.
PS: My fav song is Marmalade Chainsaw. I don't grudge a band their success. And don't get me wrong, I dont hate Diru as a band or as people or anything...I wouldn't doubt there's a lot of politics and other cooks in the kitchen, to speak metaphorically. The system kinda sucks though, why does a band have to sound like everyone else to "make it"...why do they have to change themselves to become the ho hum status quo in order to become legends? In a few years, maybe sooner, hardcore will be incredibly passe...but for the moment its all the rage, so naturally a new band with hard rock and metal leanings trying to garner attention and respect (not a very good kind of respect if you ask me...its compromising a lot) has to be just another hardcore band to entertain the American kiddies. This is not the Diru that I and many other fans fell in love with...this is not the sound and spirit that we identify with. Its really quite alienating and the sharp drop in quality is so very disappointing. I just hope that they aren't driven so hard to compromise integrity, talent and creativity for the sake of the business side of things. I will wait for the next release and hope for a turn around, though. I may be masochistic and just keep trying everything they put out, but if they seriously adopt an alien persona...it just wont be the same band to me anymore.
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:31 pm
Sai-kun deaf_by_music If you really think about it, Dir en grey probably wants to become known world wide like all the other legends. The sounds that would work in Japan in capturing an audience and fans alike might not work in another country, such as Germany or the US. That's probably why they made Withering to death. Yeah to us long time fans Withering to death may not be up to par with all their other albums and such, but as a fan you should support them in their effort to become legends world wide. The US is a major authority over anything and everything and so very picky, so if Diru can make it major over here then they're going to be set on the path to become legends. I mean, yeah they don't need the US to become known as legends but it's one surefire way that they will. You kinda have to see it from a musicians perspective.
Then again I could be totally wrong and they could be getting a little tired from the music scene and probably want to take a break from it all for a while. Possibly also getting lazy. I still stand by my first argument though.
That's my two cents.
PS: My fav song is Marmalade Chainsaw. I don't grudge a band their success. And don't get me wrong, I dont hate Diru as a band or as people or anything...I wouldn't doubt there's a lot of politics and other cooks in the kitchen, to speak metaphorically. The system kinda sucks though, why does a band have to sound like everyone else to "make it"...why do they have to change themselves to become the ho hum status quo in order to become legends? In a few years, maybe sooner, hardcore will be incredibly passe...but for the moment its all the rage, so naturally a new band with hard rock and metal leanings trying to garner attention and respect (not a very good kind of respect if you ask me...its compromising a lot) has to be just another hardcore band to entertain the American kiddies. This is not the Diru that I and many other fans fell in love with...this is not the sound and spirit that we identify with. Its really quite alienating and the sharp drop in quality is so very disappointing. I just hope that they aren't driven so hard to compromise integrity, talent and creativity for the sake of the business side of things. I will wait for the next release and hope for a turn around, though. I may be masochistic and just keep trying everything they put out, but if they seriously adopt an alien persona...it just wont be the same band to me anymore.
Anyways, if the other possibility is that they're playing around with different stuff then I suppose I can understand....kinda...
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:33 pm
Kuroboshi Rei According to EVERY source I've read and stuff, Kyo wants to pretty much take over the world. XD In a music sence, of course(though I would gladly be his minion in total world domination. Oh yess~) I can play the bass line for Marmalade Chainsaw! X3 Well...I can play it, but not as fast as Toshiya plays it yet. I'm working on it! -determined!-
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:34 pm
Sai-kun deaf_by_music If you really think about it, Dir en grey probably wants to become known world wide like all the other legends. The sounds that would work in Japan in capturing an audience and fans alike might not work in another country, such as Germany or the US. That's probably why they made Withering to death. Yeah to us long time fans Withering to death may not be up to par with all their other albums and such, but as a fan you should support them in their effort to become legends world wide. The US is a major authority over anything and everything and so very picky, so if Diru can make it major over here then they're going to be set on the path to become legends. I mean, yeah they don't need the US to become known as legends but it's one surefire way that they will. You kinda have to see it from a musicians perspective.
Then again I could be totally wrong and they could be getting a little tired from the music scene and probably want to take a break from it all for a while. Possibly also getting lazy. I still stand by my first argument though.
That's my two cents.
PS: My fav song is Marmalade Chainsaw. I don't grudge a band their success. And don't get me wrong, I dont hate Diru as a band or as people or anything...I wouldn't doubt there's a lot of politics and other cooks in the kitchen, to speak metaphorically. The system kinda sucks though, why does a band have to sound like everyone else to "make it"...why do they have to change themselves to become the ho hum status quo in order to become legends? In a few years, maybe sooner, hardcore will be incredibly passe...but for the moment its all the rage, so naturally a new band with hard rock and metal leanings trying to garner attention and respect (not a very good kind of respect if you ask me...its compromising a lot) has to be just another hardcore band to entertain the American kiddies. This is not the Diru that I and many other fans fell in love with...this is not the sound and spirit that we identify with. Its really quite alienating and the sharp drop in quality is so very disappointing. I just hope that they aren't driven so hard to compromise integrity, talent and creativity for the sake of the business side of things. I will wait for the next release and hope for a turn around, though. I may be masochistic and just keep trying everything they put out, but if they seriously adopt an alien persona...it just wont be the same band to me anymore.
I mean... remember the days when Kyo actually sang? sad
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:36 am
Porcelain.Song Sai-kun deaf_by_music If you really think about it, Dir en grey probably wants to become known world wide like all the other legends. The sounds that would work in Japan in capturing an audience and fans alike might not work in another country, such as Germany or the US. That's probably why they made Withering to death. Yeah to us long time fans Withering to death may not be up to par with all their other albums and such, but as a fan you should support them in their effort to become legends world wide. The US is a major authority over anything and everything and so very picky, so if Diru can make it major over here then they're going to be set on the path to become legends. I mean, yeah they don't need the US to become known as legends but it's one surefire way that they will. You kinda have to see it from a musicians perspective.
Then again I could be totally wrong and they could be getting a little tired from the music scene and probably want to take a break from it all for a while. Possibly also getting lazy. I still stand by my first argument though.
That's my two cents.
PS: My fav song is Marmalade Chainsaw. I don't grudge a band their success. And don't get me wrong, I dont hate Diru as a band or as people or anything...I wouldn't doubt there's a lot of politics and other cooks in the kitchen, to speak metaphorically. The system kinda sucks though, why does a band have to sound like everyone else to "make it"...why do they have to change themselves to become the ho hum status quo in order to become legends? In a few years, maybe sooner, hardcore will be incredibly passe...but for the moment its all the rage, so naturally a new band with hard rock and metal leanings trying to garner attention and respect (not a very good kind of respect if you ask me...its compromising a lot) has to be just another hardcore band to entertain the American kiddies. This is not the Diru that I and many other fans fell in love with...this is not the sound and spirit that we identify with. Its really quite alienating and the sharp drop in quality is so very disappointing. I just hope that they aren't driven so hard to compromise integrity, talent and creativity for the sake of the business side of things. I will wait for the next release and hope for a turn around, though. I may be masochistic and just keep trying everything they put out, but if they seriously adopt an alien persona...it just wont be the same band to me anymore.
I mean... remember the days when Kyo actually sang? sad I completly agree. I hope they do turnaround soon enough as this hardcore scene kid thing dies down...so they can go back to the dir en grey we fell in love with. I didnt like the new single all that much : /. and yeah kyo actually singing like the final hahah. I dont think he can even sing the final kodou or aint afraid to die anymore without it sounding weird cause he's messed up his voice so much screaming. V___V i would love to hear him sing it again though <3
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:55 am
LonleyKikyou Porcelain.Song Sai-kun deaf_by_music If you really think about it, Dir en grey probably wants to become known world wide like all the other legends. The sounds that would work in Japan in capturing an audience and fans alike might not work in another country, such as Germany or the US. That's probably why they made Withering to death. Yeah to us long time fans Withering to death may not be up to par with all their other albums and such, but as a fan you should support them in their effort to become legends world wide. The US is a major authority over anything and everything and so very picky, so if Diru can make it major over here then they're going to be set on the path to become legends. I mean, yeah they don't need the US to become known as legends but it's one surefire way that they will. You kinda have to see it from a musicians perspective.
Then again I could be totally wrong and they could be getting a little tired from the music scene and probably want to take a break from it all for a while. Possibly also getting lazy. I still stand by my first argument though.
That's my two cents.
PS: My fav song is Marmalade Chainsaw. I don't grudge a band their success. And don't get me wrong, I dont hate Diru as a band or as people or anything...I wouldn't doubt there's a lot of politics and other cooks in the kitchen, to speak metaphorically. The system kinda sucks though, why does a band have to sound like everyone else to "make it"...why do they have to change themselves to become the ho hum status quo in order to become legends? In a few years, maybe sooner, hardcore will be incredibly passe...but for the moment its all the rage, so naturally a new band with hard rock and metal leanings trying to garner attention and respect (not a very good kind of respect if you ask me...its compromising a lot) has to be just another hardcore band to entertain the American kiddies. This is not the Diru that I and many other fans fell in love with...this is not the sound and spirit that we identify with. Its really quite alienating and the sharp drop in quality is so very disappointing. I just hope that they aren't driven so hard to compromise integrity, talent and creativity for the sake of the business side of things. I will wait for the next release and hope for a turn around, though. I may be masochistic and just keep trying everything they put out, but if they seriously adopt an alien persona...it just wont be the same band to me anymore.
I mean... remember the days when Kyo actually sang? sad I completly agree. I hope they do turnaround soon enough as this hardcore scene kid thing dies down...so they can go back to the dir en grey we fell in love with. I didnt like the new single all that much : /. and yeah kyo actually singing like the final hahah. I dont think he can even sing the final kodou or aint afraid to die anymore without it sounding weird cause he's messed up his voice so much screaming. V___V i would love to hear him sing it again though <3 Ah I remember recent performances of The Final, Kodou and Aint Afraid...and Macabre...he can still do it ^_^ And man he can do it well, if anything his voice has filled out a bit. It gives me hope.
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 3:35 pm
He can deffinately still sing. Oh my god, his singing of The Final was so beautiful I cried.
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:45 pm
Porcelain.Song Sai-kun deaf_by_music If you really think about it, Dir en grey probably wants to become known world wide like all the other legends. The sounds that would work in Japan in capturing an audience and fans alike might not work in another country, such as Germany or the US. That's probably why they made Withering to death. Yeah to us long time fans Withering to death may not be up to par with all their other albums and such, but as a fan you should support them in their effort to become legends world wide. The US is a major authority over anything and everything and so very picky, so if Diru can make it major over here then they're going to be set on the path to become legends. I mean, yeah they don't need the US to become known as legends but it's one surefire way that they will. You kinda have to see it from a musicians perspective.
Then again I could be totally wrong and they could be getting a little tired from the music scene and probably want to take a break from it all for a while. Possibly also getting lazy. I still stand by my first argument though.
That's my two cents.
PS: My fav song is Marmalade Chainsaw. I don't grudge a band their success. And don't get me wrong, I dont hate Diru as a band or as people or anything...I wouldn't doubt there's a lot of politics and other cooks in the kitchen, to speak metaphorically. The system kinda sucks though, why does a band have to sound like everyone else to "make it"...why do they have to change themselves to become the ho hum status quo in order to become legends? In a few years, maybe sooner, hardcore will be incredibly passe...but for the moment its all the rage, so naturally a new band with hard rock and metal leanings trying to garner attention and respect (not a very good kind of respect if you ask me...its compromising a lot) has to be just another hardcore band to entertain the American kiddies. This is not the Diru that I and many other fans fell in love with...this is not the sound and spirit that we identify with. Its really quite alienating and the sharp drop in quality is so very disappointing. I just hope that they aren't driven so hard to compromise integrity, talent and creativity for the sake of the business side of things. I will wait for the next release and hope for a turn around, though. I may be masochistic and just keep trying everything they put out, but if they seriously adopt an alien persona...it just wont be the same band to me anymore.
I mean... remember the days when Kyo actually sang? sad
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:13 pm
Yeah, he definitely still CAN sing, (When I saw him sing "The Final" live, he definitely proved that to me. I still reserve that he has one of the best voices I've EVER heard.) I just wish he WOULD more often... It's more like every once in a while they'll release a song he really sings in now.
I mean, I'm pretty confident that I'll always love Diru, but I just miss, well, old Diru.
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:59 pm
Sai-kun I don't grudge a band their success. And don't get me wrong, I dont hate Diru as a band or as people or anything...I wouldn't doubt there's a lot of politics and other cooks in the kitchen, to speak metaphorically. The system kinda sucks though, why does a band have to sound like everyone else to "make it"...why do they have to change themselves to become the ho hum status quo in order to become legends? In a few years, maybe sooner, hardcore will be incredibly passe...but for the moment its all the rage, so naturally a new band with hard rock and metal leanings trying to garner attention and respect (not a very good kind of respect if you ask me...its compromising a lot) has to be just another hardcore band to entertain the American kiddies. It's because most American teens are superficial. Everyone sounds like everyone else nowadays because that's what teens buy. They don't care if there's no originality to it, as long as they can scream and headbang. Honestly, I wish Diru would go back to doing their own thing. They may not get as much attention right away, but they might just be able to get these people to think beyond the screaming. Even if they didn't get that effect, in the end they would still be able to say "Well, we tried to get through to those brainless sheep."
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Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 4:20 am
VampireShinigami Sai-kun I don't grudge a band their success. And don't get me wrong, I dont hate Diru as a band or as people or anything...I wouldn't doubt there's a lot of politics and other cooks in the kitchen, to speak metaphorically. The system kinda sucks though, why does a band have to sound like everyone else to "make it"...why do they have to change themselves to become the ho hum status quo in order to become legends? In a few years, maybe sooner, hardcore will be incredibly passe...but for the moment its all the rage, so naturally a new band with hard rock and metal leanings trying to garner attention and respect (not a very good kind of respect if you ask me...its compromising a lot) has to be just another hardcore band to entertain the American kiddies. It's because most American teens are superficial. Everyone sounds like everyone else nowadays because that's what teens buy. They don't care if there's no originality to it, as long as they can scream and headbang. Honestly, I wish Diru would go back to doing their own thing. They may not get as much attention right away, but they might just be able to get these people to think beyond the screaming. Even if they didn't get that effect, in the end they would still be able to say "Well, we tried to get through to those brainless sheep."
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Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 10:15 am
Isel VampireShinigami Sai-kun I don't grudge a band their success. And don't get me wrong, I dont hate Diru as a band or as people or anything...I wouldn't doubt there's a lot of politics and other cooks in the kitchen, to speak metaphorically. The system kinda sucks though, why does a band have to sound like everyone else to "make it"...why do they have to change themselves to become the ho hum status quo in order to become legends? In a few years, maybe sooner, hardcore will be incredibly passe...but for the moment its all the rage, so naturally a new band with hard rock and metal leanings trying to garner attention and respect (not a very good kind of respect if you ask me...its compromising a lot) has to be just another hardcore band to entertain the American kiddies. It's because most American teens are superficial. Everyone sounds like everyone else nowadays because that's what teens buy. They don't care if there's no originality to it, as long as they can scream and headbang. Honestly, I wish Diru would go back to doing their own thing. They may not get as much attention right away, but they might just be able to get these people to think beyond the screaming. Even if they didn't get that effect, in the end they would still be able to say "Well, we tried to get through to those brainless sheep." What kind of VK are we going to spring on them?...purist VK? Matina-era lace and leather VK? Or is it going to be a hybrid like Diru?
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