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 Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2007 7:45 pm
All I wanted to do was really express my thoughts about how Gackt has affected me (i'll post this part evenutally). Instead, I kind of did a reflection sweatdrop and now I have no idea where this is leading me.
Ahead is what I wrote for about 30 minutes in my room... treat it almost as if it's a story.
SAMPLE:
*=Double meaning.
Now, before you even think about finishing this sentence, let me warn you beforehand… this might get sappy.
Gackt… Gackt…
Where have I heard this word before?
Back then, all I could remember was that this ‘word’ was actually the name of some famous Japanese rock singer. The thought flew right out of my mind as soon as it came in. I didn’t care.
Okay, so… he’s a Jrock singer. I’m not into that. Moving on.
Of course now, I think to myself – were you insane? Deluded? Deranged?
He’s GACKT.
Yeah… I know that now. I wish I knew then.
Honestly, I tried writing this about ten minutes earlier in my mother’s room on the computer, but the incessant noise coming from the TV (even if the volume was low), and my little brother’s presence kept driving me to a halt.
All I managed to write was, “Meeting Gackt…”
So finally, I decided to move myself into my room where I could finally type in peace on my labtop. Why didn’t I think of this before? You’ll find that when it comes to me, I can be a bit slow.
But when it comes to Gackt… just a fleeting image of him… so many things race through my head.
Admirable. Amazing. Intelligent. Determined. Devoted. Hardworking. Commanding*. Humorous. Calm. Collected. Handsome. Emotional. Strong*. Unique. Loyal. Trustworthy. Dependable. Grateful.
Basically, every good attribute you can think of.
However, just because I praise him in such a way does not mean he’s perfect. It’s understandable. He’s human. He has faults just like the rest of us do.
For example, I have a personal belief he has trouble with love. Almost as if it’s his weakness. That, and the fact that he wishes he were never born. This shocked me to no end. Why would anyone wish that upon themselves?
Oh yeah… he’s only human. Hasn’t this same train of thought run through you before?
Even if he seems so invincible now, thinking about his autobiography, I realize that he has been through so much pain and loneliness. I seriously think even now that his past was something you could only find in fictional adventure stories. Nothing like this could actually happen to a real person.
But Gackt is here. Standing on two feet. Proof that what happened… really did happen.
Did he ever find solace?
Curiously, these characteristics fall into line…
Fragile. Lonely. Misunderstood. Regretful.
Now… you look at them and think, “There’s only a few…” but at the same time you and I both know that these words have a greater impact than tons and tons of positive traits molded together.
I typed more, but I decided to just end it here... bad ending haha. Should I continue on? Does this provoke anyone to want to read more?!
It'd be also really great if anyone else would try a reflection on Gackt. Just make sure it's detailed and well-thought out (I cant really say this though sweatdrop ). I will think of a better title, as well!!!
PS> sry if this topic was covered already.
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:49 am
I will re-read this later, when I'm feeling better, and not so tired.
My own reflection on Gackt seems like a good idea.
I don't know about alot of the stuff that has happened in his life. I'd like to know, though.
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 5:25 am
I have to say that your Reflection on Gackt is very deep and filled with emotion...just the type of thing I like to read. I would love it if you write more (might even extend my vocabulary a bit)
Now this is going to get stuck in my head and probably distract me from school today, but I don't think I will care.
I also now really really want to read his autobiography.
Much love, Peace~!
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:20 pm
I read your reflections, but I honestly can't think of a reply. I'm sorry.
*edit*
I'm just never really good at commenting. cry
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:27 pm
My Reflection.... You hear so often from people that he is very egotistical. But after getting to know him, such as I have been able to, I see that's not true at all. He just is very confident, and knows who he is and what he wants. I find that very attractive, and to be admired and respected. I'm surprised to find he's actually a very sensitive person. That also is appealing, to me. I find myself wanting to be the kind of person he would like. Not as in changing who I am. It's hard to explain. He is just amazing, to me. * I heard there's a certain kind of jewelry(stone, I think) that he gives to people. * He should only be respected for the reason he doesn't want to have kids, and doesn't want to get married. Basically that he won't do either of those. Maybe it's not necessarily good, but I like how he has to be good at everything he tries. * I like what he has to say about women and cars. * And mostly i like his thoughts on sex, there's just one related thing I think is odd. I am glad I got curious, and ended up checking out a video of his, to see what his music was like. Overall I just think he's a beautiful person, all the way around. { info about things with an asterisk can be found here: http://fiyaa.com/gackt/ }
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:33 pm
That was a very good Reflection too...mine's kinda long and well....sorta choppy cos I did it really quick (was in school) and I'm not sure about whether or not I want to post it...because of it's choppiness... sweatdrop
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Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:52 pm
hmmm... my reflection towards Gackt... hmmm... I don't really know... oh if only I'm as poetic or just put down something so deep...
he made me interested and curious in learning Japanese. his pretty and cute looks made me rethink about my closet and appearals. his strengths and personality influences me to be more 100% in everything (ie his constant push to learn new things, like the multitude of languages he is learning.) he made me more into HK and J-guys (oh did he set the bars high. :XP smile ... lol. j/k on that last one. :XP:
but other than that... Gackt is Gackt... all his personality... all his physicality... he is pure enjoyment and entertainment for my gloomy/rainy days... as well as a quick pick-me-up for my slow days. (*^-')V
... hmmm... that was choppy... and very deep. sorry it's so bad... but that's my reflection in a nutshell. sweatdrop
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:07 am
DisMember_Your_SunShine That was a very good Reflection too...mine's kinda long and well....sorta choppy cos I did it really quick (was in school) and I'm not sure about whether or not I want to post it...because of it's choppiness... sweatdrop Thank you. I'm surprised I was able to do it, with being rather tired. I'd still like to see yours. peachie69142 hmmm... my reflection towards Gackt... hmmm... I don't really know... oh if only I'm as poetic or just put down something so deep... he made me interested and curious in learning Japanese. his pretty and cute looks made me rethink about my closet and appearals. his strengths and personality influences me to be more 100% in everything (ie his constant push to learn new things, like the multitude of languages he is learning.) he made me more into HK and J-guys (oh did he set the bars high. :XP smile ... lol. j/k on that last one. :XP: but other than that... Gackt is Gackt... all his personality... all his physicality... he is pure enjoyment and entertainment for my gloomy/rainy days... as well as a quick pick-me-up for my slow days. (*^-')V ... hmmm... that was choppy... and very deep. sorry it's so bad... but that's my reflection in a nutshell. sweatdrop It's ok. smile
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:11 am
Ok...**takes deep breath** Here goes:
I had only first heard of Gackt less than three years ago in a chat with my long-distance friend. He had talked about how much he loved and admired Gackt, and he showed me pictures of him (in concert) which made me laugh, couldn't help but laugh.
However, even upon hearing his name and seeing him, he did not click in my head. It's not that I didn't listen to J-music then, just, I only listened to the smaller, not-so-well-known bands. No matter how much my friend talked about Gackt, I didn't think to look him up and well, I didn't even pay attention to what my friend was saying.
It was not until a few months ago that I looked him up, read some things about him, watched some of his videos, before finally, I found myself infactuated. Though at first, I was extremely zealous on the subject of Gackt, but I controlled myself. I would not make the same mistake of obsession as I have had to a classmate of mine, even if Gackt is famous and my obsessee is not.
Gackt is beyond the level of any famous person that I may have worshipped in my life, such as my love of My Chemical Romance, which seizes to consume my ears, to be replaced by Gackt.
When I got accepted into this guild, I have to say, I was clearly shocked and since joining, I have learned more than ever about Gackt. However, those petty interviews and such written by anyone at all does not even compare to seeing, and speaking, with him in person. (Which I have not done yet)
Gackt has changed the characteristics of myself with which I have created by listening to bands such as MCR, Senses Fail, AFI, etc. (My love for MCR is still strong) Whether his song is sad, lively, emotional, or sort of techno, I find myself to be a better person altogether. Sure I may have spurges of aggrevation and frustration, but all I do is turn on my cd player and listen to his songs; Returner, Birdcage, Lu:Na and especially Fragrance; any of the songs I find soothing.
I love Japan, the people, the language, the music, the culture, the technology, just about everything. I think I just always listen to j-music, not only because I love it, but also because I want to learn the language and personally, I think it helps (only alittle with the words, but mostly for pronouciation)
Gackt never seizes to amaze me, in no matter what it is that he does, whether its dressing up as a girl, whether he's playing one of the many instruments he knows how to play, whether it's making a new music video or writing a new song. It's alwasy interesting and fun to watch, so much of his stuff is original and I love that part of his skill.
I have noticed...
"Gackuto-san!" (pronounced Gackto)...on his live songs, I hear the girls screaming "Gackuto-san!" and I think to myself of how cute that really is and now, whenever I say his name out loud, I always refer to him as "Gackuto-san" (Just thought you should know)
I've always found him to be a funny, humorous person. He is very outgoing, interesting, deep, complex, ambiguous, fervent, all of those and so much more wrapped up into one godly figure. He is everything at all times, he is everywhere at all times, he rules in so much of which he does not even know. Surely I am not the only one to feel this way about Gackt, surely there are other who think I am not infactuated near enough to understand him.
It does not matter what he says about wishing he were never born, he has learned self-loving (not conceit) and exsumes it to those all around him. He is sensitive and not afraid to show so to the entire world, he is not embarassed on anything he does. He knows humility (I'm not sure if that's how you spell it...it's not the "humiliation" type of humility)
There is so much I admire and respect about Gackt; every aspect of himself. Really looking back now, I'm glad my friend talked about him and had a deep understanding of Gackt, even if I didn't pay attention. I'm glad that such a person exsists to understand and teach humanity. I'm glad that I am part of a group who appreciates him as much, or even more, than me. And I'm glad to be where I am right now.
It may seem long, but trust me it isn't...I didn't even take but maybe 20-30 minutes on this. I hope you liked it...even though I'm not sure if it's an actual reflection or just me ranting on. sweatdrop
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:49 am
@dismember: aw that was sweet. this is pretty cool since we get to find out how people found about Gackt! (:
and he makes you want to be better doesnt he?!! i actually have an ending part to my reflection where i mention the SAME THING. so amazing. i'm glad he affects us in this way!
he's the first celebrity that i've ever been obsessed about. seriously. my obsessions dont even last long, but for Gackt it keeps going and going!! =D
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 9:02 pm
@ DisMember_Your_SunShine Do you mean MCR *ceases*, as opposed to *seizes*? confused I kinda know what you mean. I find if I listen to angry negative music,(except Dir en grey) it really effects me badly. I feel stressed. I feel almost the same way about Japan. I have a feeling that once I go to visit Japan, I'll like it so much I'll want to stay. Where does everyone get the thing of him wishing he were never born? I haven't seen it on any sites. *exsumes* Do you mean exudes? Just so I understand... You spelled humility right. smile But it's never meant humiliation, even though they begin the same. Please don't take offense at any corrections. I just like to try to help. I feel the same way, too. There is so much to respect and admire about him. I'm sure glad I was forced to stop dis-liking him. Else-wise I'd have missed out on a really good person, as happened with two others. I love that he's a sensitive person. It seems like a reflection to me. smile beano21 @dismember: aw that was sweet. this is pretty cool since we get to find out how people found about Gackt! (:
and he makes you want to be better doesnt he?!! i actually have an ending part to my reflection where i mention the SAME THING. so amazing. i'm glad he affects us in this way!
he's the first celebrity that i've ever been obsessed about. seriously. my obsessions dont even last long, but for Gackt it keeps going and going!! =D
That's what I meant, that he makes me want to be a better person, when I said I wanted to change. smile I was just tired, so my thinking process wasn't the best.
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Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:57 pm
Heheh, I made so many gramatical errors.
But yay! I found people like me! ^_^
@beano21
I would like to read the rest of your reflection~! =)
@Wataru
Why did you dislike Gackt before?
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:23 pm
Ah, that's ok. smile Errors happen.
Yep. smile
Because of the ego people kept saying he has. After getting to know him, I see it's not ego at all.
Now, Miyavi on the other hand.... (all I'm saying, so as not to go totally ot.)
Gackt doesn't have a big ego... He just knows who he is, and what he wants.
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:17 pm
sad I think Gackt is slightly self-centered...but SOOOO slightly that you have to pay real close attention to notice it...I mean really close
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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:43 pm
Self-centeredness and ego are two different things.
self centered-think only of yourself
ego-think you're better than everyone else.
So, taking that definition into consideration, I don't know. I guess I'd have to get to know him some more.
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