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fullmetalgirl98 · 3 months

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30 days Hypnosis Mic challenge

DAY 3: favorite song of your favorite division

🎤 「Stella」

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I apologize in advance, but I'm going to blather a lot about this.

This song is really special to me because it reminds me of a particular time in my life, specifically of a winter ... the one of the lockdown.

I remember that the first time I listened to Stella, the first thing which caught me out of guard was the music and the very peculiar vibe. Both had a strange effect on me, conveying a feeling of immensity as well as being perfectly capable of making me imagine that I was scattered in a galaxy, although at that first listen I had no idea what the song was about, and the title had me more imagining something to do with idols (lol, no).

I can't quite explain this, but I remember that I literally freezed when the piano started playing and a sense of powerful nostalgia immediately hit me hard. Because. Wtf was THAT???? I didn't expected such a vibe??? (gradually my mind started to create a connection with my childhood memories of Dragon Ball GT (LOL)).

And then, the narration started.

I understood little to no Japanese at the time, so I couldn't have even remotely grasped any words that might provide me with a start on the content of the song, but as soon as Dice's rap started, I immediately screamed WOOOOHH??! What is this stuff??? SO COOL, OMG???

And then Gentaro.

There, gentlemen, Gentaro's part was something exceptional to hear for the first time. The atmosphere between his first stanza and the second one is COMPLETELY different and the way he closes with the last verse, "ore mo ubai satte kure MESSAIAAAH〜"

KYAAAHHHHH!!! SO SEXY?!?!? SO FU****G HOT.

Then Ramuda's part, with that mechanical tone and that way of breaking sentences and words that is extraordinarily difficult to follow ...

So here's the chorus ... and that single chord on the word "starlight", with that change in tone that gave me a sense of immensity (???), that kidnapped my heart.

The second part of the song, in which a real dialogue between the members begins, intrigued me even more because there I could pick up on something, actually, and I wanted to understand why the hell DICE had such a serious tone in this damn (affectionate) song. It was so strange, for him!!!

In conclusion, at the end of listening, I pounced to look for a translation.

And my world changed.

I came to know that this song was plotted as a Gentaro's story (and that alone, to me, is simply brilliant) about a bandit, a king and a scientist whose respective planets are in ruins, for one reason or another. But they all find themselves gazing at the same falling star and thus begins a journey through the galaxy, which will see member after member recruited on this journey, tearing each of them out of their ruined reality...Until the scientist, the hardest to convince. But the words and support of the other two will be able to bring him, too, out of the dark into the light...and make him too take part in that wonderful journey.

We can understand this as a metaphor for the Fling Posse and the relationship that subsists between them:

The shooting star represents them as a group, their union;

The journey could represent the inner discovery that the three of them are taking together, to get to know each other better and trust each other, to the point of creating a true and indissoluble bond;

The scientist, who doesn't trust others and sees no meaning into joining them, is clearly the Ramuda of the past who, thanks to Gentaro and Dice, gradually learns to want to live and to truly trust his companions;

Also, funny to see how the role of the king was assigned to Dice, considering that he's the son of the governor, in the Hypmic universe.

Well. Wow.

Wonderful.

My heart is yours, Fling Posse.

So, Stella was THE song by Fling Posse that made me reach the concrete certainty that they, from that moment on, would have to be my favorite division, without any doubt. It's a song that had a very special effect on me from the very first listen. I can't quite describe what it feels like, as I hear it. It may also be the fact that I particularly love anything that has to do with the universe and galaxies, so I would say that the vibe described is perfect for me lol.

It's a song that I can't skip when it starts playing and it gets me every time. It's not for nothing that my level of obsession is such that I made a journal spread (link) and a mini MV (link).

Check them out, if you're curious! ^^

[Side note: today's Ramuda's birthday...so happy birthday with this?!]

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acacia-may · 8 months

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Could you do Saimatsu from DRV3 for the headcanon song game? Thanks <3

Oh Saimatsu my beloved!! Honestly, I have had so much brainrot about them recently, so I am very excited for this ask. 🥰 Thank you so much for this ask, Anon-Friend, and for playing my song + headcanon game! 💕

I'm going to put my answer below the cut because DRV3 Spoilers!

First of all, I love Saimatsu! There is something just so wholesome and sincere about the ship (even if it was ultimately such a tragic pairing). I've already posted about "the most Saimatsu song in the universe" (in my opinion lol) which is a piano cover of "When I Fall In Love" blended with "Clair De Lune" (YouTube Link; Spotify Link), so I'll pick another song for this game (and one with actual lyrics this time 😅).

Currently my favorite song for Shuichi and Kaede is "I Hear A Symphony" by Cody Fry. It's such a beautiful song even without the added shipping context, and I absolutely love how it slowly introduces more instruments as the singer falls deeper and deeper in love (illustrating that "symphony" that he now hears because of his beloved). I will be the first to admit, however, that I do often think about Saimatsu (or occasionally another ship from a different fandom) whenever I listen to it because I think it really does speak to how Shuichi feels about Kaede and their relationship in both a literal sense (in that, as a passionate pianist, she really introduced him to a love of music and actual, literal symphonies) and a figurative one (in that she really opened up his whole world and his love for her gave him in this real sense of purpose throughout the game, even after she was gone). I especially love the final line: "I used to hear a simple song--that was until you came along. You took my broken melody and now I hear a symphony."

I Hear a Symphony - YouTube

For a related headcanon, I'll write 2: a non-despair AU/Danganronpa S fluffy headcanon and a post-game angst one (since I'm not sure which you'd prefer):

The Fluffy Headcanon They Deserve:

In a non-despair AU or Danganronpa S universe, Kaede offers to teach Shuichi how to play a few simple melodies on the piano because he always shows such an interest in it and watches her practice. Shuichi tries his best to learn one of Kaede's favorite songs (that's easy enough for a beginner like him to play) and secretly practices very hard so that he can play it for her for her birthday leaving Kaede so touched by his thoughtful gesture. After he finishes playing, Shuichi finally confesses that it's not really the piano he loves--he loves watching her play and her infectious passion for music. It's the first time he tells her he loves her.

The Angst Equivalent:

After surviving DRV3 and while trying to reacclimate to life in the real world, Shuichi eventually decides to take piano lessons. It becomes a coping mechanism for him since he finds that playing piano helps him feel closer to the Kaede he knew and loved in the game and helps him keep her memory alive. He stopped taking lessons as soon as he was advanced enough to play Debussy's "Clair De Lune," and when he Kaede most, he will play that piece over and over, hoping that somehow the music will reach her.

#saimatsu #shuichi x kaede #kaede x shuichi #song + headcanon ask game #answered anons #saimatsu my beloved #drv3 spoilers #danganronpa spoilers

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violetsiren90 · 1 year

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4, 17, 18, 45, 46!! For the ask game!!

4. Awwwww maannnnn! Top 10 songs is haaaaarrrdddd *whiny whiny whining*...but also fun! 😁 Okay, so here we go in no specific order (accept for numero uno):

Mikrokosmos 💜✨

Love Yourself: Answer

Life Goes On

People (Agust D)

The Astronaut (Jin)

We Are Bulletproof: The Eternal

I'm Fine

Tomorrow (B/c it's Yoongi's favorite, and he is my favorite 💗)

Sweet Night (V)

*Special Mentions: Best of Me, First Love, My Universe (I have been a Coldplay fan since high school), Moon, and Blood Sweat and Tears

I really like songs that deal with love (love of self, other, etc) and human relationships, and I think this comes out in my favs. But this was me being really straight-up about which ones I play most often, my list could be so, so much longer lol.

17. Tae's, hands down. He has this really elegant aspect to his style that always underscores even his gaudiest and edgiest fits. His style also reminds me of someone whom I loved dearly and lost, and I think I connect to his fashion on a sentimental level as well (which I think he would approve of? lol). I wanted that bag he designed so badly!! Maybe one day...

18. I would say I have Tae's personality (predominantly) with Namjoon's interests! My mom always tells me (she's Army as well) that Tae and I would be able to understand each other without words, and that Namjoon and I could talk to each other to death! 😂 I could elaborate on this endlessly, so I'll just leave it at that I guess.

I also want to add that I think I am a lot like Jimin as a romantic partner (or what I would imagine he is like), and I'm an enneagram type 2 - so I feel like I share existential motivations with Yoongi.

45. Ooh, this is a toughie. Okay, Imma do my best here, because realistically I would think about this for WEEKS, but here goes nothing (note: these gifts are ones I would give the members if we were friends, they are way too intimate for fan gifts, lol😅) :

Namjoon: I would buy him a piece of art that reminded me of him. I would probably choose from the works of Yun Hyong-keun, and include a letter describing how the piece made me feel, and all the lovely ways it reminded me of the person he is. I see Namjoon as really valuing words of affirmation from those he loves, and as someone who struggles to see himself positively often, I would hope a gift like that would remind him that he is a beautiful soul who is deeply loved every time he saw it.

Jin: I would buy him a professional kitchen stocked with rare ingredients and attached to an intimate dining area. A place he could mess around with learning to make all kinds of dishes, and feed his many friends without having to actually run a restaurant. I feel like one of the reasons he loves food so much is that it brings people together. He'd be the host with the most!

Yoongi: I think I remember hearing him saying somewhere in an interview that his parents got rid of the brown piano he references in "First Love". If it was within my power I would hunt that thing down, have it refurbished, and give it to him if it was the last thing I fucking did. But I would have to, like, drop it and run. I couldn't see him receive it, because if he shed even one tear over it in my presence I would sob until I died of dehydration.

Hobi: I've noticed that Hobi, of all the members, seems most interested in mentoring upcoming artists. He watches the elimination shows and knows the contestants by name! I would found a dance school called "Hope on the Street" in his name. He would be the head of the board of directors. It could run independently and he could be as involved as he wanted so that during busy times, he wouldn't be faced with another thing on his plate, but he could still make all the decisions regarding its operation. I imagine he would love to drop in on classes and do surprise lessons.

Jimin: Is there anyone in the history of the world who longs to hear "I love you" (or likes to say it) more than precious Park Jimin?? I would collaborate with members on this one. Jimin likes to travel, so I would probably gift him a trip with the members. I know he said he wanted to go to Europe with them again. I would have all the members sign a lock and put it on that bridge in Paris that symbolizes eternal love. He also likes to party, so, maybe rent out a club with bottle service a la Dom Pérignon?

Tae: I would give him the biggest roaring 20's bash of all time. Like, a Gatsby style party where he was the man himself. A champagne fountain and a jazz band and everyone is wearing their flapper finest and a giant cake with pretty people popping out of it...

And each member would give a toast saying what they love most about him.

I would also wave a magical wand that made people leave him alone about his love life if I could, and just let him be happy 🤷‍♀️

JK: I would give him flying lessons so that he could get his pilot's license and then give him the chance to fly a jet. I feel like he would absolutely be doing loops and corkscrews through the sky in no time flat. He also loves Army, so I would compile a book of all the sweetest Army comments and dedications and put them together for him. Maybe submissions where he can see some first names and faces of those who were willing just so that he can see how many people adore him and are grateful for his love for his fans.

46. Hmmmmmm...I would love a Yoonjin colab, tbh. I love their friendship, and as Yoongi's styled has softened it would be so awesome to hear alongside Jin's. (uau, padada!🥰)

Thank you for the asks, @orchidyoonkook , ILY!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

#bts asks #ask game #sweet orchid #orchidyoonkook #i took so long to answer this i'm sorry lol

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ikyw-t · 1 year

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hey! it's been a while since my last proper life update so it's about time for another! 🌸

Soo I started a new job on sunday and it's going rly rly well! I work at a bagel store, and I used to work at a different location for a few months right before covid and while it was by far the least stressful and least bad job I'd had overall, after working here for three days I realize that at the other store we had been understaffed like 99% of the time and that this job is actually a lot less stressful when there's a reasonable number of people working. so I'm glad that I'm working here now! everyone I've met so far has been very nice and it's just overall a very nice and chill atmosphere, I am genuinely so pleased :)

alsooo i started learning "je te veux" on piano a few days ago and according to the sheet music it's supposed to be played at 176bpm and so far I've learned half the song at 120bpm and honestly it still sounds delightful. 176 seems unnecessarily fast. like maybe I'll get it up to 150 but idrc about getting it that fast rly lol. it's been fun tho! the last song i rly took the time to learn all the way thru was "the very last night" over this summer and that was also fun but je te veux is like an actual song lol and it's very festive and jolly so im having a good time with that!

also I've been doing a lot of reading lately! here's some brief reviews!

- the world cannot give, tara isabella burton; fun read, cool vibes. i read another book by her called "social creature" which i also read in two days and was pretty compelling

- when we were young, richard roper; also a fun quick read! definitely had some laugh out loud moments. it was enjoyable although i think his other book "how not to die" had a more developed story and characters and i liked more in general.

- family of liars, e. lockhart; a pretty good sequel for "we were liars" which i read a year ago or more, but i feel like this had a similar vibe and voice to the first book, and overall the story didn't feel like a forced prequel, but held up just fine on its own.

- currently i'm reading cards on the table by agatha christie, which is the 15th book in the hercule poirot series lol. i started the series earlier this year and altho it's not always very riveting they are pretty quick and fun reads, and it gives me something to read when i don't feel like im the mood for anything else, ya know? also it's kinda interesting to read about domestic life (and death! Lol) in early 20th century england. this book is called cards on the table cause it took place during a game of bridge, and i think if i knew anything about bridge id probably appreciate it a little more though it's been a solid book regardless.

also i read the play "who's afraid of virginia woolf" a couple weeks ago and i finished it cause it was pretty short but it was meh. like. just meh.

anyway! that's my once in a blue moon life update dump lol. would have to say im currently not doing too bad! the rest of the year has been pretty stressful and just miserable but at least the last couple months of 2021 are turning out ok!

#i decided i would be extra with the formatting today lol #bc why not right 😂#also i started rewatching modern family from s2 when i got covid in early november #and im now halfway thru s8. and each season is 22 episodes. so. ive also been doing that lmao #OHHH and i made plans to attend a concert with one of my mutuals/friends in april so thats very exciting!!#i love having something to look forward but also im excited that we'll get to hang out again! yeehaw!#anyway thats meeeee lol #trish life update #lmao idk if ive made a tag for that before but there is one now

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larcenywrites · 11 months

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You know, you threw off a picture of Tony's house and I just don't want anything else than to take him into silence after another bright birthday, put a record with wham (I'm a fan since I was 12 years old, lol, sorry) and it's just strange to move around this big space. No obligations - here you need to straighten your back, and then get into the rhythm. No views from the outside. It's just a moment between two people. I love dancing so much and honestly, I don't know if Tony is a fan of it. I have a suspicion that in his parents' house there were a lot of records with old music from the 60-80s and his mother could dance with little Tony. Maybe dancing in adulthood will cause him tender feelings? Just a simple waltz to the quiet singing of old bands from a vinyl player. And no people or enemies. Only the gift of loved ones next to each other...

-🐝-

😭😭you all are always on some cute shit I want this so bad 😭😭

I don’t think Tony would necessarily have a particular liking for dancing, but I’m sure he knows how to slow dance or a waltz or two from his parents! Not only watching them, but yeah probably form his mom. Not just to be silly with a little Tony, but because she probably legitimately thought he should know, especially with how many formal events he probably ended up at growing up and all. He was probably never the best at it, and still might not be the best at it, but he might occasionally want to do it for the sake of a romantic moment or maybe just because it’s a party and maybe he wants to show you off, too! Otherwise, he won’t protest if he’s dragged into it, but he might cause a stumble on purpose 🤭

But that also leads me to music, he definitely enjoys all kinds I’m sure, but his mom probably did have all kinds of slow tunes playing! And she played piano, so she might’ve had a particular liking for music like that. I’ve mentioned somewhere before that there are plenty of old songs and certain ones played by pianist at parties that probably remind him of her (and maybe even tunes that he refused to learn on piano himself to go play outside instead), and I’m sure certain dances that she taught him (even when he acted grumpy about it) would do the same.

Which brings me to a whole different point, if his partner knows how to play the piano, I’m sure he’d love to fall asleep on the sofa while listening to a familiar song one more time, like he used to.

#anon #anonymous #answered #larstalks

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gnatlistens · 1 year

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album review: MAYBE SOMEDAY IT'LL ALL BE OK-- clinton kane

clinton's first album :0

ALBUM RATING: 7/10

initial thoughts:

I've listened to like 4 songs off this album already (they were singles previously) so I hope I like the new songs LMAO

first listened to clinton kane during his collab with martin garrix: drown. and then I got obsessed with "I GUESS I'M IN LOVE" for a while, followed by chicken tendies, and so on!

tracklist

MAYBE SOMEDAY IT'LL ALL BE OK

COLD

CHICKEN TENDIES

KEEP IT TO YOURSELF

ONE MORE DAY WITH YOU

I GUESS I'M IN LOVE

GO TO HELL

I WISH I COULD HATE YOU FOR BREAKING ME AND CALLING IT LOVE

I'm sorry for the caps but I had to respect the artist's stylistic decisions

2024 update: i hate this guy now lol, please disregard my earlier reviews about him :/

track 1: MAYBE SOMEDAY IT'LL ALL BE OK

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introo. mostly words, like in "I used to think I could fly", but I think that one was cuter lmao

4/10, serves its purpose I guess

track 2: 14

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okay I've done a previous review for this! so I'll keep it short, just: it's a lot better on relistens. with a long break in the middle, it took maybe 5 plays and a month of forgetting about it

7/10, plss I'm raising the rating every serious relisten

track 3: COLD

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decent I guess, but my least favourite on the album. it's just unmemorable (i forgot this existed until i checked the discography..), with a not too impressive melody and lyrics :(

5/10

track 4: CHICKEN TENDIES

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LETSGOOO I love this. creative and memorable title! the sentimental lyrics and simple guitar strums go together really well. that one grunt (?) before the chorus fits the tone and frustration, and although this song doesn't have as much of that angst (compared to i guess im in love), I can feel it :)

i just found out this song is about his mum too, damn.

9/10

track 5: KEEP IT TO YOURSELF

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this is his most played new single off the album, maybe because Spotify picked it to push on everyone's release radar. I think it's okay but I'd prefer another song (I'll elaborate when I get to that song!)

the strong beats and rhythm is quite cool, lyrics-wise not as much

6.5/10

track 6: ONE MORE DAY WITH YOU

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UNDERRATED. how is this the least played in the entire album what??? this should've replaced keep it to yourself as the single 😭

I love the chorus: the swelling background music, the pained vocals, the melody, lyrics are decent

7/10

track 7: I GUESS I'M IN LOVE

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THE OG. I LOVE THIS. the lyrics, the soft piano, vulnerable vocals,, i can't even. it's so soothing and really makes me think of being in love, which is why it's one of the first few songs i added into the playlist about love songs HAHAHS

the lyrics and melody are so memorable, i can sing it without trying to learn it at all! it sounds like something that can be played at a wedding, very a thousand years-vibes

solid 10/10. fun fact he broke up with the girl this was about the day after release ahahha. his insta stories about it are so funny (i'm sorry)

track 8: GO TO HELL

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this is great!! the angst!! clinton has gone through shit lmao..

the emotions conveyed from the melody, instrumentals, and of course the vocals, really sell the song. lyrics are a bit on the nose, okay i get it you're angry,, but it's fine everyone needs to let of steam sometimes

this was one of the first few of clinton's songs i listened to

8.5/10

track 9: I WISH I COULD HATE YOU FOR BREAKING ME AND CALLING IT LOVE

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a strong, painful track about his mother and the trauma hahah

i like it as much as keep it to yourself, it ends the album on a high note!

6.5/10

best lyrics -- I GUESS I'M IN LOVE

"And why do I get so nervous when I look into your eyes? And butterflies can't stop me falling for you"

"How you love the things I hate about myself And no one knows, but with you, I see hope again"

this is to the surprise of no one. the entire song is a masterpiece

best melody -- CHICKEN TENDIES

I MEANN i would put i guess i'm in love again but okay i won't

the build up towards the final chorus!! easy to remember and sing/scream along to

my final rankings

I GUESS I'M IN LOVE

CHICKEN TENDIES

GO TO HELL

ONE MORE DAY WITH YOU

KEEP IT TO YOURSELF

I WISH I COULD HATE YOU FOR BREAKING ME AND CALLING IT LOVE

COLD

MAYBE SOMEDAY IT'LL ALL BE OK

the top are all singles, i know, but they are just too good omg.

overall quite a decent album! too few songs for my liking though, although they are of a better quality than sabrina's album! (i only like around 6 of the songs there, 6 here even though this is almost half the number of songs,,)

this is random but after I noticed clinton's deep breaths in each song, I can't unhear them. now they feel so disruptive HELPP. but they are what makes clinton's sound so unique and full of emotion

#album review #clinton kane #reposting my old posts #7/10 #Youtube #pop

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turnaroundroundround · 3 years

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Morimyu in Classical reference

So, as for the fact that music in Morimyu Op. 3 resembles classical music in both progression and musical technicality, it's interesting how it's possible to keep coming up with different interpretations after re-watching the musical again and again.

I've made a thread on twitter about this before, but 1) word limitations and thread will never be enough to list all that I have to say lol 2) I'd prefer to have a fuller version noted down, especially one that I can edit and keep coming back over and over again when ever I come up with something new.

Either way, I am still (lol) not a pro in music theory and music history as well. All that is written here are based on my very very basic knowledge on music as well as something that I've picked up (and discussed) with my friends after watching Op. 3.

What's the point of this?

Why is it important? Lol I always need this to keep myself from writing off-topic but anyways. Why do the music sound good (except for the fact that because it does lol), and what do they represent? Surely there must be, and there always are, other things that are implied not only through the lyrics but also the music, and the flow in general.

Apart from the lyrics and the lines, it's also quite interesting to have a close look at the music - melody and harmony itself - to see how they portray the stories.

Most importantly, the continuality. How did Morimyu manage to insert so many songs and still managing to connect them as a whole? And how did they use music to go beyond what's on the pages? That's the most important thing about musicals - beyond the pages. We don't see stage or anime doing so very often, as they mainly focus on what's already there, bringing them to life as close as possible to how we imagine things might happen.

As for musical, they have the music. They have the arias and the songs. At some point, a character starts singing, and other characters followed suit. They have their very unique way of expressing the plot, and they have the orchestra, the arias where characters get their solo song, and the duets between characters with strong relationships, and the ensemble which emphasizes the plot, and so on.

A funny thing about duets in classical opera, they're often meant to show lovers' relationship because of the harmony but can also use opposition and all to show enemies' relationship. And in SherLiam's duet it's just both of them at the same time - thoughts connected while engaging in a chase, a hide and seek game of mystery. We'll go into that later.

Back to the topic. Morimyu follows the main plot strictly, but also uses their advantage with music to add all the side details that wasn't told in the manga to create a "complete" view of the plot. It is always available for musicals to do something unexpected (like how we never expected Lestrade's puppet show to be a whole 5 mins long piece lol). And where they did that they added arias and duets, they allowed moments where characters express and developed their emotions as well as going with the plan (yes Albert yessss). Of course there's both a good and bad side to this all the while.

💛 The good thing is they went all the way to show us sides of emotions that we don't see much in the manga or stage, the sides of the story that all of them have kept hidden while focusing on their grand plan. 💛 But then it does get too emotional at some point, especially those who came for the plot and the mind games behind all of it (like me - although I won't deny that I had a lot of fun picking out all the emotions behind the music here lol).

Musicals can always go beyond what we knew. As for Morimyu, their music is heavily influenced by opera and classical music, and it's shown quite clear. There is live music playing (instead of the entire orchestra we have a violin and piano duet), and they have distinctive arias and recitatives throughout.

So thanks to that, it's also possible to use a reference from classical music to interpret their songs.

A Sonata formation - The Narrative Series of SherLiam

Yes, songs arranged and analysed with reference to a Sonata formation, especially in the way they progress through the play.

Some notes before getting into the point

1 - Sonata = a piece of music consisting of several movements - very often 3, sometimes 4. First movement-Allegro: With the quick tempo, introducing the theme of the entire Sonata Second movement-Adagio/Largo: Slow tempo, can be emotional sometimes, as well as leading more towards the final movement Third movement-Rondo Vivace: The ending, quick-paced and vigorous, leading the Sonata to a close. A Sonata always has a general theme, a topic. The theme that I chose to write about is Mystery - the Hide and Seek game between the Detective and Lord of Crime

2 - Aria and Recitative = different types of songs used in an opera Recitative: Lines within a song that happens like a real conversation, as the characters sing they are also talking to each other Aria: A solo section where everything else is a freeze frame, while one actor remains and sing their own song about their thoughts, feelings, etc. In this post we're mainly discussing the arias of Sherlock and Liam, and the duet between them. But there's also some mention of recitatives here and there.

3 - Videos used To make it easier to understand which songs I'm talking about, I also arranged them in piano. And also to have a listen at how they might connect. Just in case the videos beneath don't work (they didn't work on my phone), the three songs discussed are Nazo, Liam's solo, Kokoro no Rondo, all piano arrangements.

All of the songs noted in this section are arias and duets from Op. 3 - the Ghost of the Whitechapel. The additional "series" that Morimyu has added spreading throughout the play, Sherlock and Liam's narratives, which portrays both their emotions and the chase between the detective and the Lord of Crime.

First Movement - Allegro: Nazo(謎) song

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Starting from Lestrade's exit after his puppetshow and proceed to the scene, Sherlock's aria introduces the theme of the imaginary hide and seek game that the Lord of Crime has started. The song repeats the word (mystery) over and over again with a continuous rhythm.

Ends with Sherlock just mumbling the word Nazo (mystery) and exiting the stage - no conclusions, just like a mystery that leads into further mysteries with no answer.

♛♛♛ In regards to a Sonata formation, this is the beginning of the entire piece. Quick in tempo, written in 3/4 time and introduces the theme of the entire piece - Mystery.

Uso ka Shinjitsu ka - Lie or Truth song

Starting after Sherlock learns the truth behind Jack the Ripper, wondering if Lord of Crime is a good person after all.

Now I had a really hard time thinking whether this piece should be included or not. For one, it's not an aria. It can be viewed as a Da capo Aria, a development section of the Nazo song, repeating the theme that is introduced, coming and going rather quickly. So, for continuality.

It also does not fit into the series as a whole, being 1) a recitative. The lyrics focus entirely on Sherlock's deduction and whether he should expose the truth or not, etc. so on. 2) The lines in here, unlike the other arias, are taken directly from the manga, so it's not entirely an 'added' element to this chase. 3) Also because if we compare this to a Sonata form, this doesn't really fit anywhere

However, among Sherlock's arias, this song can also be seen as an interesting development as I have mentioned above, so I've decided to have it here, still.

There's another thing about almost all of Sherlock's arias throughout the 2 stages - they never have a conclusive end. The detective's mind is always running, mysteries after mysteries.

Most of the other characters' songs ends with some kind of closing lines, and piano continues to conclude the piece with a strong end, and then goes on to start another piece. All of their problems in the songs are concluded. They made up their minds in some ways.

But Sherlock, his songs always end with him repeating the melody, a capella, and exiting the stage. Piano waits for him to exit, then starts a new song. Or in Op. 2's Mindgame case going straight into the next conversation. We never get to know how Sherlock's songs end, because they didn't really end at those points. There's a hanging sense of waiting for a resolution, a conclusion. Sherlock never seems to have his problems solved within the songs, they just go on and on.

An idea initiates, then something happens and he is once again in the dark. And he spins around within his own mind.

Screenshot from Op. 2. Even if we look back to his aria Mindgames from Op. 2, this song doesn't really have a conclusive ending as well. He just starts singing, the music stops and he starts shooting and going on, resuming the play. It kind of has been a thing for Sherlock's arias?

Second Movement - Adagio/Largo: Liam's solo

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♛♛♛ The "second movement" - the 'slower' piece - of the series, Liam's aria lol but actually the piano part of this song isn't slow at all but ok. The other side of this hide and seek game. The "development" section of the sonata series, where we see things in a much more emotional way.

This aria is much richer in harmony and melody. Not only Liam's melody, but also the piano's part which plays a beautiful melody in harmony.

I recall an interview where the stage director mentions how the "orchestra" - piano and violin are representations for Liam and Sherlock. It kind of applies here, where his music is created mostly by piano.

There is modulation, emotions rising and elevating quickly and strongly. But the harmony is beautiful, overflowing and rich with emotions. The song repeats certain lines, emphasizing aspects within Liam's thoughts.

Unlike Sherlock's train of thoughts that circles with no destination, Liam's solo has a definite ending in harmony -> Even with all his emotions in mind, Liam still has a goal already set before him. He has a brief moment of slowing down, pausing and sung about his feeling, before resuming the story.

Leading us to the final stage - Kokoro no Rondo.

Third Movement - Rondo Vivace: Kokoro no Rondo

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Rondo formation: Rondo is a type of dance that revolves around a pattern, often ABA, ABACA, or ABACABA - where A is the ritournello ("meguri - kimi ni omou - meguru kokoro no rondo" section) that is repeated over and over with B, C parts in between. Rondo can also be combined with sonata form - this case applies to this song which begins with a key other than the tonic (Fm) before resolving to the tonic key (Fm) to put an end to the entire sonata series. For reference purposes, the last movement of Beethoven's Pathetique or the very typical Fur Elise is also written in a similar format. I also referred to Pathetique quite a lot when brainstorming this post.

♛♛♛ The "final movement" of this Sonata, the final scene of their "Hide and Seek" game. The song's tempo is vibrant and rapid, combining with the dancing sense, all the while strictly following the structure of a Rondo as mentioned above.

This is the stage where Liam and Sherlock's line interacts and reply to each other, as if in a real conversation - just like how the connection between them are now much stronger than what they had before.

In the ritournello, we have Liam and Sherlock's lines intertwining and chasing after one another, emphasizing the "Hide and Seek" element between the two of them.

The song comes to a definite ending, concluding with a strong tonic (Fm) chord. At this stage, there is no more question to be left open, for Sherlock at this point has already made up his mind to take the next step into solving the mysteries regarding the Lord of Crime.

Their imaginary game of Hide and Seek is coming to an end, as Sherlock came to a decision to take the next step - going to Durham.

That's the end of my first draft.

So far that is some of my thoughts noted down right after watching Op. 3 stream a while ago, with some edition made just now.

On the side note, at some point during my discussion with a friend, we also came up with the idea that a Suite may be a better reference. A Suite consists of 4 parts and a prelude, each of them having their specific characteristic. But we didn't go all the way analysing that idea, as 1) we couldn't find a 5th piece that can be added into the series. 2) Even if we did, the Truth or Lie song still would not really fit into the "aria" vibe of this series, as mentioned above.

But then quite interestingly, after a while, I've found another interesting fact that should have been quite obvious but I've missed for (lol) like ages.

The game of Hide and Seek between the detective and the Lord of Crime has begun ever since after Hope's case - that being said, ever since the end of Op. 1

And what is it that we have in Op. 2? "The Mind games of the Lord of Crime". The one where Sherlock went maniac rapping about all the thoughts he has and end up shooting randomly into the wall.

At first it begins like another recitative, but in the later half, the harmony starts to become more harmonious, written in 3/4 time flowing like a dance.

In that section, the melody of the piano and violin part resembles the one we have in Kokoro no Rondo, the Ritournello section, only that the melody of the violin in Op. 2 and the melody that SherLiam sung in Op. 3 are kind of reversed.

Coincidence much?

So now we have a collection of songs from both Opus, it becomes tricky. How do we connect them? And what's the story?

At this point, all these recitatives, aria and duets all in the theme of the Hide and Seek game. And they all connect to each other through harmony, progressions in harmony.

We know that the Mind games of the Lord of Crime has begun from ever since the end of Op. 1. We know that Sherlock keeps wondering about that in Op. 2, and then he wonders even further after he has been tested by the Lord of Crime. "また俺だけのメッセージなのか?" - Is this a message just for me?, as he wondered in the Truth or Lie song. We knew all of that. But Morimyu didn't let that stop them from emphasizing on this subplot even further.

They didn't let the gap between Op. 2 and Op. 3 stop them from making a smooth flow in plot either.

Correction, they didn't simply create a flow. They established a connection, all the while showing a strong progression of Sherlock's thoughts that goes on from Op. 2 straight onto Op. 3.

Very often, what makes a good plot is how their plots and sub-plots intertwine with each other. Morimyu has a main plot that follows Moriarty gang in the plan of changing society. And they have a smaller plot told from Sherlock's side of things. And they have this sub-plot told by harmony of how Sherlock is connected to Liam, or the Lord of Crime, by an invisible thread. A connection that is only expressed that clearly in Morimyu.

We have so many things going on, so many songs throughout the play. But each of those elements are all connected to something else, creating a sub-plot that enriches the main plot.

There is no loose connections. For everything that connects to the main plot, they're also linked to other elements. Each scene and every song has their own meaning not only in regards to other songs, but also to the plot as a whole.

Also, did I mention how Morimyu feels like a grand piece of music?

Opus -> What classical songs had that basically shows the order in which they are written. Morimyu - a title piece itself - has 3 Opus, 3 different parts with the same theme.

Classical music very often had all the different elements in it -> Morimyu had an overture, the song they sing just before the main theme song, just before introducing the stage. Then arias, ensembles and choruses. All of them are connected by similar harmony.

Classical music always had a big general theme, with each section having a smaller sequence connecting to each other. Subplots within a big plots. A Sonata piece has 3 movements, each having their own "sections" of development - expositions, development, recapitulation. -> Morimyu does the same to their plot and subplots, as discussed above.

Also, Opera reference

While Opus 2 used an opera reference to tell the story, I feel like Opus 3 has become an Opera itself. During Op. 2 the arias were mostly very loyal to the manga, taking their lines from the original work, like the Mind Games song. Their story progresses steadily but logically.

However starting from Op. 3, the aria became more independent. They developed and expressed even further what wasn't said in the manga. For instance, the 3 songs mentioned in the "Sonata" above. And there's also Albert's solo, and Patterson's solo and Milverton, which I haven't got the chance to discuss all.

But either way, they spring out of the original story, adding more emotions and "colours" to the characters. The aria became more original, all the while also much more expressive. We get to see new sides of the characters that we haven't seen anywhere before.

Anyways, it's probably time to go back to the main question: How Morimyu used music to go beyond what's on the pages.

-> Musicals aren't simply about music added to acting. The characters on stage don't just simply starts singing for no reason. All the songs are meant to express something, and while they do they also establish various connections to the plot's progression.

We don't get to see much of the characters' emotions in the manga. And we don't see much of the side story, the finer details behind each arc. Every time, Morimyu adds something original to enrich their plot. They express and develop what's already known to all the viewers, especially regarding the emotional and motivational side of the characters.

-> The manga shows us the entire plot, with details related, back stories that lead to the present, and all. But it doesn't give a lot of hint into how characters might feel. Surely, reading between the lines, it's up to the readers to interpret them.

But Morimyu gives us all of that, and they leave it to us to read between the music.

And even if we didn't, that's fine. Then the purpose of all of them linking together would be to create a performance where everything is connected harmoniously, allowing us to be emerged in the world of Yuumori.

-> The purpose of having a stage, primarily, is to allow the audience to engage in, experience and feel the emotions along with the characters they see on stage. The point of having a live stage, a plot, and the music, are all to let us emphasize with the characters on stage.

In Morimyu, we aren't just watching a plot between our favourite characters happening as we know it from the manga. We see a combination of mysteries unveiling slowly, the stories on the side of each characters as they slowly progress forward, as well as emphasising with their emotions in the story.

That's what I really like about Morimyu.

So, WHAT'S THE POINT OF THIS?

So I had to scroll back to the top (lol) to quote this and make sure I haven't gone too far from the main theme.

Regarding musical Yuumori, there's always so many things I'd like to talk about. And if I start going on about it then it only gets harder to focus on one single topic.

Since the topic here is Morimyu and their music, especially in classical reference, I've tried to keep everything I've discussed relevant. But whenever I start on something, there would always be something that comes to mind. Like how other songs might also have certain connections, or how they used stage directions and lightings, etc. I really want to look more into stage directions in Morimyu as well, but that would have to wait...

Anyways, I tried to keep this as simple as possible. When I sent the first version of this to my friends, I keep having the feeling that I got too technical with all the theories about harmony and structure lol

And once again, this is only some of my own interpretation of the series that I've picked up.

If something else came to mind... well. Either way, for the purpose of engaging in their wonderful music or for the purpose of watching a beautiful stage just for enjoyment, Morimyu definitely is worth watching. And to watch over and over again. I've said this for Op. 2 but I'll say this ten times as much for Op. 3. Truly magnificent.

And, that's pretty much it that I have for today, I guess.

Thanks a lot to all my friends who gave me lots of inspiration and motivation to complete this ヽ(・∀・)ﾉ Lots of love to @rikaaki as well ヽ(・∀・)ﾉ

#Youtube #musical moriarty the patriot #musical yuukoku no moriarty #yuukoku no moriarty #sherliam #random thoughts idk why #didn't mean for it to be this long but still just random thoughts I'd like to get down #still love this series too much although I feel like I've watched it too many times #harmony analysis I'd like to call it but there wasn't a lot of harmony analysis going on either #morimyu #morimyu and how their music is just extraordinary

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Pate I'm drunk I want PateDew HCs pleeeeease

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Oh are you now? Lol, well I will do my best to provide!

Let's see... PateDew is pretty open-ended so hows about I hit you with the half-formed vaguely self-insert WIP that’s been sitting in my Google Docs for weeks now:

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You’d been stressed out at work lately, stressed enough that two days simply wasn’t enough time to fully decompress. So when a couple of your coworkers invited you out for drinks after work, you decided to tag along. Why not?

The Roadhouse bar was a bit more… rustic than you’d expected for a bunch of office workers like yourselves, but it seemed like the perfect place to lose yourself and unwind for an evening. It was loud, both from the rowdy patrons and the jukebox in the corner, smelled strongly of cigarette smoke and cheap booze and greasy food. Not somewhere you’d ordinarily venture on your own, but it was a nice enough distraction.

After a couple beers you had a pleasant buzz going. Somebody at the jukebox set Don’t Stop Believin’ to playing and a cheer went up. Grinning widely you swayed back and forth in time to the piano overture and belted along to the first verse about the “lonely girl livin’ in a lonely world”, emboldened by the alcohol and the giggling of your colleagues.

You spun around, startled, when another voice chimed in just as loudly behind you, picking it up with the “city boy, born and raised in south Detroit”, meeting a pair of brown eyes barely discernible under a mop of messy brown curls.

And that was how you first met Dewey Finn, both of you belting along to the Journey favorite while other patrons booed and shushed you, pelting you with peanut shells while you both just laughed.

It didn’t take long to learn pretty much all there was to know about Dewey Finn: he was easy going, funny and energetic and sweet, practically lived at the Roadhouse, and he loved rock music more than anything else. Even when sitting down he was always tapping his foot or thumping his hand against his knee, keeping rhythm with the song playing in his head.

The two of you were fast friends and the Roadhouse became a regular watering hole for you. Dewey was fun and fascinating, so passionate about whatever topic happened to be under discussion that you couldn’t help getting excited right along with him.

You bonded quickest over your overlapping tastes in music. While Dewey considered himself more of a purist (classic rock being the pinnacle of human achievement as far as he was concerned), few things seemed to thrill him more than sharing his music with you. The two of you sat across from one another in “your” booth at the Roadhouse, tipsy and giggly, having swapped phones to compare playlists. As expected, Dewey’s phone was full to bursting with AC/DC, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Van Halen, Guns n Roses, Rolling Stones.

“Oh my God,” he laughed, turning your phone around to show you the screen. “Are you serious?” You flushed, embarrassed, covering your face with one hand.

“Okay, look,” you began. “I didn’t get to have a Britney phase when I was a kid because I didn’t have any money to buy albums! And by the time I did Britney was considered cringey and I was too young to know that there’s no such thing as cringe! So I have to have my Britney phase now!”

Your rebuttal only made Dewey laugh harder, his cheeks rosy and his eyes glittering both from the mirth and the drinks. He held up his hands in mock surrender. “Ah, I’m only messin’ with you! Though I’m impressed that you had like a whole defense just ready to go!” He turned his head, glancing around conspiratorially before leaning towards you over the tabletop, crooking a finger at you invitingly. Giggling, you folded your arms and leaned in on your elbows.

“Not like Britney needs a defense,” he admitted, grinning, rapping the flat of his palm on the table between you to keep the beat as he started singing. “My loneliness is killin’ me!”

Without missing a step you chimed right in, “And I, I must confess, I still believe!” By the time you got to “Hit me, baby, one more time!” you were both almost incoherent from a fit of laughter, ignoring the vocal annoyance of the other regulars seated around you.

Looking back, you considered that to be the moment you fell in love with Dewey Finn.

If you were honest with yourself, that moment was probably when the two of you first sang along with Steve Perry, but you couldn’t help feeling a little silly and even cliched. The whole “love at first sight” schtick.

In an ideal world, you could simply pluck up your courage and come right out and tell him how you felt. In an ideal world, he would tell you he felt the same way. The two of you might even exchange a tender kiss, if the romance in movies was anything to go on.

But the world was not ideal.

He did eventually tell you about the bizarre circumstances that led to his current job, which he so clearly loved and talked about constantly. Hearing the whole surreal tale, from start to finish, was a rollercoaster of subterfuge and deceit, plus a dash of identity theft and sprinkled with heartfelt personal growth. You joked with him that he ought to sell the story to a producer, get a movie deal. Jack Black would make a very believable Dewey Finn, you said, and he snorted into his drink.

So many unexpected things had come about for him as a result of his improbable plan; not just a job but a career, one that he was passionate about, that excited him every day! Reveling in the talent of his students, their eagerness to learn and explore, seeing them progress and get better and better… It was a feeling that he’d only ever experienced before when playing a show, but now he got to feel it almost every day! In his wildest dreams, he’d never have even thought of where he was now in order to have wished for it. If the kids, his amazing, talented, face-shredding students had come as a shock, then their uptight, pencil-skirted, no-nonsense, secret rocker principal had thrown him for the biggest loop.

It wasn’t until after the two of you had been friends for awhile (and after Dewey had thrown back a couple shots of tequila on top of his two and a half pints of beer) that he told you about Rosalie Mullins beyond “she’s my boss. Sort of.”

Even Dewey was willing to concede that he took her out for drinks initially as a ploy to get her to agree to let him take his “class” to the band competition. The kiss that followed their conversation at the Roadhouse had been impulsive on his part, he hadn’t even thought about it at the time, there had been more pressing matters on his mind. In the aftermath of his unmasking; between the threats of arrest and homelessness, his adolescent band rallying his spirits and delivering a powerhouse performance; so many highs and lows in such a short expanse of time, it wasn’t until Rosalie Mullins grabbed his face afterwards and kissed him that it even dawned on him that there might be something to it.

They’d gone out after things returned to normal, but after a few months of on-again-off-again they decided they were better as friends, as colleagues. Or rather, Dewey admitted a tad bitterly after finishing a third pint and another shot of tequila, Rose had decided they weren’t a good fit romantically and didn’t want to jeopardize their working relationship.

“I really liked her, though,” he said with a sigh, slumping in the bench seat across from you and toying with the empty shot glass. “Smart, classy, beautiful.” You sat with your arms folded on the tabletop, trying not to let it show that each word struck you like a knife in the heart, wanting to be supportive in the midst of his disappointment because that’s what friends did for one another. Regardless of what you were feeling, it was clear he was still carrying a torch for the principal and when he showed you pictures he had kept on his phone you could see why.

She truly was very pretty, very put -together, as stark a contrast as she could be in her perfectly tailored blazers and skirts to you in your jeans and T-shirts. You couldn’t help but feel ridiculous and petty, jealous of a woman you didn’t know, had never even spoken to just because the man you loved was still hung up on her.

It didn’t matter anyway, because whatever your feelings may be, Dewey obviously didn’t feel the same about you, not when his heart was still set on Miss Mullins.

You put it out of your mind, willfully ignoring it because at least you could still be his friend. No matter how heartsick it made you when his laugh or his smile made your heart swell and you wanted so much to kiss him but you couldn’t. You just couldn’t do that, it would ruin everything.

As the weeks passed it got… maybe not easier to bear, but you grew used to the gnawing ache inside and you learned to ignore it. You barely even noticed it anymore. Things began to change when Dewey left you a very boisterous and excited voicemail, telling you to meet him at the Roadhouse after work because he had “huge, unbelievable, amazing news!” You had no idea what he could be talking about but whatever it was he met you at the door, practically bouncing like a puppy.

In between corralling him into a booth and placing your drink orders with the waitress, you finally got him to calm down enough to tell you what he had to say.

“Every year the country club crowd throws this big charity fundraiser for the city, and since a lot of em are Horace Green parents or alums, this year the school is hosting the charity and School of Rock is lined up to play the whole event! Isn’t that awesome?!”

You beamed at him, his elation contagious. In the year since their formation and debut, Horace Green’s official student band (led by their music coach, Dewey Finn) had garnered a fair bit of publicity with their electrifying performance at the battle of the bands competition. Despite losing the contest, they had been the unequivocal crowd favorite and the school had enjoyed some very positive press in the midst of their growing popularity.

But a gig like this would elevate the band to a whole new level, Dewey animatedly explained. You couldn’t help getting swept up in his mounting excitement, almost giddy to see him so wholeheartedly invested in the project. Naturally, you offered to be of whatever help you could to help him pull off such an important show. The band deserved it, and so did he. And if it meant you’d be seeing a whole lot more of Mr. Finn in the coming weeks, well… that would just be a bonus.

#dewey finn #dewey x reader #dewey x self insert #school of rock #post cannon #if I decide to keep going with this it's gonna get angsty lolol #but I hope this is sweet enough to scratch your itch!

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ghost-btch · 5 years

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He Could Be The One~ 5 Seconds Of Summer

(Chapter One: Phoenix)

Prologue was posted right before this on my blog. I would link it but I'm scared it won't show up in the tags if I do.

Rating: literally for everyone lol

Warning: none besides the fact there may be grammatical errors, oops lol

Word Count: 1.6k

Author's note: You can read this also on wattpad, @/raineyC4. I may update quicker on there then here so go check it out on there aswell. This is my first Tumblr Fanfic so this is quite exciting, though I've been making stories on wattpad since 2016. Anyways enjoy the story!!

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3rd Person P.O.V

The blue-eyed blonde singer stood right off stage. Her show would start in a few minutes. She was incredibly nervous, like always. She's done this for years but the anxiety is always there. But as clique as it sounds, every time she steps on stage that feeling fades away. She shook herself and prepared to walk on. Then before she knew it, it was her que to walk on.

The big screen on the back "wall" was flashing in black and white, then red "Phoenix". It glitching as it did so to the beat of the song.

That song was ...Ready For It? by Taylor Swift. Phoenix only had about 10 songs of her own out so she did a lot of covers.

"Knew he was a killer first time that I saw him..." Phoenix began to sing trying not to smile to create an effect.

As she sang she danced around the "T" shaped stage to the song. It seemed be choreographed but really she just made them up as she went. She was a true performer.

She wore a black body suite much like Taylor Swift wore during her preformce of the song. But it had more of shorts at the bottom. And it had a few red sparkles. Her hair was slightly curled and she wore crimson red lipstick. Her reddish boots went up to her knees.

When the song came to an end the next song, I Did Something Bad, started to play.

Phoenix loved to preform this song more then even her own songs. She had managed to learn Taylor Swift's original choreography to the song from watching the AMAs preformce over and over again. It was a dramatic performance and Phoenix loved it for that exact reason.

When she finished she was at the very end if the "T" stage in the middle. She laughed and smiled like an idiot looking over the crowd. And starring back at her where around what seemed a thousand people.

"Oh my God! I can't- I can't believe this is my life! Y'all have no idea how much I've dreamed and wished for the chance to do this. I love each and every one of y'all for being here. Whether you wanted to, weather you were bored and went to the nearest concert just because, or you were dragged here by someone else. Just thank you and I hope you guys like the show so far! You seem to be, but are you?" the crowd screamed, "Okay I'm gonna take that as a yes. Anyways she next song's called 'Don't Blame Me' and oh I'm Phoenix!" Phoenix said into the mic.

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When the song finished she was back in the place she started. A trap "door" under her lowered her to under the stage. There she had to quickly change into the next costume while the ending music of "Don't Blame Me" played to the crowd.

While this happened a red piano was rolled out onto the stage. Phoenix walked out wearing a red sequined top with a red skirt that went to her knees.

She sat down on the little bench and started to play a few keys, "So this I wrote a while back when I was in middle school. I had this friend who I'd geek out with. Eventually I realized I liked him. After awhile I couldn't take it anymore and told him in a note that I practically threw at him out of nerves," she laughed at this, "Then after about a week he gave me a small piece of paper that read 'sorry I just want to be friends'. I was devastated of course, but I just hoped nothing would change. Oh how I was wrong. He never spoke to me again. Here's a song I wrote about a year later."

She proceeded to sing a song called "Let Things Go". It was written so long ago, and she was definitely, definitely, over the kid. But she every time she sang it she felt as if it was a new scar. 'Guess scars don't really ever go away?' She thought one day.

As soon as it finished she started to play another Taylor song, The Moment I Knew.

It of course started on the piano, but when it came to the chorus she stood up. And after the chorus she walked around the stage almost acting out the lyrics.

During the bridge Phoenix looked out into the crowd almost crying as the lyrics said it too.

As it finished ahead gave a soft smile. Just two years ago in her 20th birthday this song became so real for her. She wasn't quite over this scar yet.

She walked back to the piano and when she walked out from behind it she was no longer wearing the skirt, but now a pair of black shorts.

She then jumped up onto the piano and sat on it, her legs dangling off. The music of We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together started to play.

She began singing while still sitting until the "What?" part and acted out the song the rest of the song. Phoenix always had the most fun singing this song, it never got old. And by the end she was sat back on the piano.

"Liked that little costume changed?" Phoenix laughed as the crowd cheered.

She hoped off the piano, "So I was wondering if it was okay for me to do a little something different now? I won't be able to run around though, so there's a negative. But I really think you're gonna lie the positive! Just give me a second, I'll be right back."

She scampered off stage and when she walked back on she held a red guitar in her hands. She walked up to the microphone stand in the middle of the stage right before it extended out.

"So uhh, surprise!" Phoenix said into the mic smiling.

"So how about I play my guitar here for a few songs? I'll take that as a yes. So this first one is an old one. It's from an old Disney show called Hannah Montana. It was definitely my favorite TV show and this was one if my favorite songs. Never thought that eventually I'd laugh at a few lyrics because of someone. No I'm not saying who, though most of y'all probably already know. Anyways hears a song called 'He Could Be The One'!"

"Smooth talkin', so rockin'

He's got everything that a girl's wantin'

Guitar cutie, he plays it groovy

And I can't keep myself from doin' somethin' stupid..." she sang smiling at a few certain lyrics.

The girl completely jammed out to the song like there was no tomorrow. Running around in that one area when she wasn't singing. Yep definitely a performer.

"Well that was fun!" Phoenix laughed.

"Well I think it's time for one where I know y'all will have fun aswell." She said as she started to play "She's Kinda Hot" by 5 Seconds of Summer.

"Surprise!" She said right before singing.

But there was one thing that the girl had yet to find out. It was that, that very band stood only a few yards ahead of her.

The boys were just all hanging out in L.A. with nothing to do. Ashton suggest that they should just go to the nearest concert because why not? So they did. Now they stood towards the back kinda freaking out because someone was singing there song.

Then at the end of the song the music faded into "Babylon", another favorite of the blue-eyed singer.

The girl had so much fun playing this song and the audience loved it. Even the people who didn't know the original singers they still acted as if they did.

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Phoenix changed into ripped back pants and a while shirt to sing the next few songs, all if which being her's.

Falling For You- a song revealed to be about fictional/celebrity crushes

Me- a song about her excepting who she really is

My Story- a song about her childhood and teenage years

We Don't Care About Anyone Else- a song she wrote about her friends and her, and the fact that they know they're weird but totally okay with that

After adding a leather jacket to the mix she also sang a song by Bea Miller called "We're Taking Over".

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The last part of the concert was all the songs Phoenix felt was the funniest to sing/dance to.

Blank Space- making sure to point her tattoo of "Darling I'm A Nightmare, Dressed Like A Daydream" during that part.

New Romantics

This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

Then it came to almost a close:

"Well I'm sorry to say but this is the last song of the night. Thanks to all of you, you've made this a night to remember. And I hope that I was able to make you as happy as you've made me! This last song was my first single I put out. I've always been so proud of it and promised to sing it every show. It's about how my life was back in school, to what I'd hope my life would be, and now it really is. Oh and enjoy the original music video playing on the screen!" Phoenix smiled.

Phoenix danced around and sang like her life depended on it. She never wanted it to end. But unfortunately it did. When she finished she said "Thank you" once more and then ran around the perimeter of the stage to touch as may people's hands as she could. She did a bow and then waved with the biggest smile and went off stage.

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As the show came to a close the 5SOS boys decided to see if they could surprise the girl they just watch perform. But they had to figure out how to get back stage.

"We don't need another last time something like this happened." One said referring to a certain person.

"Hey!" was Ashton's response.

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Tag list: @rip-lukes-balsamic @euphoric-swift //just comment if you'd like to be on my tag list//

A/N: try to guess who the person Phoenix likes hehe lol

#5sos #5 seconds of summer #calum 5sos #luke 5sos #ashton 5sos #michael 5sos #5sos stories #5sos fanfic #5sos fic #5sos fandom #wattpad #luke hemmings #calum hood #ashton irwin #michael clifford

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manabingu · 5 years

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HOW DID I GET SO LUCKY TO FIND SUCH BEAUTIFUL AND SWEET FRIENDS?! 😭 ((part 2 with Ran and Tokiya hopefully soon))

Legit I love everyone in my Utapri Cosplay group💚💚💚

OTOYA: Kels is such a big sweetie just like sunshine boi. They love helping others in need, they're highly creative & being half French,half Japanese they really help me with learning nihongo. We bonded quite a bit xD! Ironic how we play the bros 💕

NATSUKI: I feel like I have found THE most perfect person to be our Natsuki cuz Jo is the tallest in our group, he loves all animals & cute things & just like Natsuki & they honestly will go Satsuki mode if he needs to protect anyone especially our Syo. (Cuz thas their actual bae irl)

SYO: Terra is just like Syo too xD! The smallest but the toughest like yo this bby is a HELLA athlete! And they have awesome fashion sense! Terra is so cute with Jo. Omygod I can just cry 😭

REN: Kuro is actually the youngest but let me tell you they're mature and wise beyond their years. They are a fantastic artist/cosplayer, have an eye for details, they're commited, help me with organization of the group and they run our Instagram. Honestly we'd be lost without them. I can go on all day. Also they can full combo on pro on Shining Live so I'm totally giving them my phone on our next meetup 😂 lol

MASATO: Korrina OMYGOD ANOTHER PERFECT MATCH. They play the piano JUST LIKE MASA! They even compose their own songs! Excuse me while I weep in the corner (´༎ຶོρ༎ຶོ`) They're introverted just like Masato but OOF they also a toughie. We bonded over how much we love androgynous fashion QuQo

CAMUS: We were sad for a bit cuz we had no Camus but then Ryan came along & we struck gold. They're so perfect as Camus OMYGOD. I love their infectious personality. They're super charming. And my lord their cosplay game on poInT ☝️ I'm happy I found my Camus senpai

REIJI: AHHHH!!! Lauren!! Dude listen, at HolMat we legit had beautiful memetastic moments with their maracas xD! They share my same sense of humor. They're definitely pretty close to Reiji in personality as well which makes me wanna just hug them a lots. I miss them already but when we do see each other it's always the best time ;u;o

AI: Ace is someone I will protecc with my whole entire being. We bonded quite a bit at HolMat. Their actual irl personality is exactly like Ai! I almost kinda cried because I adore Ai & it felt like I was talking to a real life counterpart QuQ? Which is saying something cuz I feel like everyone in the group is just like their boy in many ways. Honestly whenever Ace smiles or laughs or is happy, I get so happy ;u;o they're introverted, great at games and they're honest.Plus they're highly skilled with crafts & wigwork. I'm so glad I met Ace 💚⭐️

If you wanna see our future fun come hang out on Instagram @ goldenstar.cos ! I'm not making this post to promote tbh. I'm just having an "I love my friends" kinda day ;u;o💚 I really do feel like Cecil. Me and a Nanami cosplayer brought STARISH & Quartet Night together to be a group. It's SO strange to think about but lowkey I AM livin the Utapri life xD! Fantastic 👑💚🎶🎼🎵🎉!

#GoldenStar Cosplay #utapri cosplay #utapri #Mana's friends

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catawonkus · 5 years

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*shows up 15 minutes late with iced latte from local coffeeshop*

Tagged by Molly @lionlass7

rules: answer these questions then tag people you would like to know better!

nickname: Kitty

height: 5′3″

time: 8:55 am

fav bands/solo artists: Honestly, I'm not that big of a music person? There are a few songs by Panic that get me dancing along, and I'm always a slut for some fast-paced Garth Brooks. Just not literally; he's my dad's age.

song stuck in my head: Welcome Home from Bandstand. If you like musicals, you need to buy this music.

last movie i saw: I watched To All the Boys I've Loved Before relatively recently? I'm not sure. I want to go see that Happy Death Day 2U movie.

last thing i googled: "easy bib" lol, I was up late writing a paper

other blogs: I have a bunch but @justtorturewhump is my most recent because i'm a freak

do i get asks: every once in a while I'll post something pro life and have people tell me I'm a bad Christian. Not usually.

why i chose my username: It's because I'm Kitty O on fanfic dot net! When I was a kid, i wanted my pen name to be Misty Orleans, because I thought it was mysterious and I had a teacher named Misti and also I was like ten. I kept the O from Orleans and changed it to Kitty when I made my debut on fanfic. I was 13.

following: 101

what I’m wearing: jeans that are too tight, a black tshirt, and my ugly work shirt yanked on top (I'm on the clock)

dream job: writer who types in her study which is all windows and overlooks the ocean. my toddlers play on the floor by my feet.

dream trip: I want to take my roommate with me to Italy. We've never been. I want to see Venice one day.

fav food: Honestly? Spaghetti. I can't even eat spaghetti because I will eat seconds and thirds. I will eat cold spaghetti from the bag with my hands like an animal. I cannot be trusted around spaghetti. It's bad for my health.

play any instruments: I used to play piano, but I've mostly forgotten how.

fav song: I'm a simple country girl, but man, I will scream Alone Together by Fall Out Boy at the top of my lungs.

play(ed) any sports: I played Basketball one year. i hated it and cried every day. I did used to be on swim team, which I much preferred.

hair color: I always considered it light brown/golden brown, but I've been called blonde

eye color: light blue.

most iconic song: Castle by Halsey

random fact: my special talent is being able to pour liquid from one container into another (with a small spigot/opening) without spilling it. I can pour ice water from a glass restaurant cup into a plastic water bottle seamlessly

languages you speak/are learning: Just English. I'm very bad at languages because I have a terrible verbal memory. I took Latin in High School because I didn't have to hear it, just read it. I was okay at it.

describe yourself as aesthetics/things: crop tops and wedges, drunk girls complimenting you in a bar bathroom, turquoise set in silver, vines climbing up dark stone walls, iced tea sitting by a pool in dry heat, a single yellow rose peeking through your window, chopping all your hair off on a whim, cucumber candles next to a to do list, cobblestones under high heels, rolling down a hill with your sibling in tow, the sound of thunder outside your bedroom window at midnight, ice castles, local coffee joints, and the entirety of “The Huntsmen” and “Man from UNCLE” movies.

Everyone has already been tagged but to be a good sport @swamp-siren-pirate-fairy @morepopcornplease @howtotrainyouragents

#mine #about me

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thank you so much, i hope you're having a good weekend and break as well! 💛

'dandelions' is honestly one of my favorite songs, and i'm glad you liked 'here with me' and 'better days'! you should definitely check out more dermot kennedy songs if you liked it! i heard your song recs and they're actually so good 🥺 i especially like 'betelgeuse', definitely going on my playlist!

thank you!! still haven't done them, they're in march i think, but we already started preparing for them 😭 exactly i take the chance when there's a sale but then i'm busy and have no time to play it :( hopefully over the break. i'll go crazy and play 24/7 haha! and yeah the building aspect is my favorite too, i always like getting creative and trying to build stuff, although it usually doesn't turn out the way i envisioned it...and trust me my island is definitely not presentable! it has no theme, it's just a mess of buildings i decided to build whenever i played so i guess my theme is full-on chaos haha, there's a strange-looking tree house in one corner, a half-built failed attempt at a two-story house in another, it's a mess 😳 does your island have a theme? what do you like building? (and istg i hate those creepers, they give me such anxiety like let me build in peace pls, but i don't get rid of them 'cause i suppose it does get slightly boring without them...)

i absolutely love the uncharted games! like i love the concept: treasure hunting and exploring beautiful landscapes? my favorite 😍 and yeah i think they are releasing a movie, which is pretty exciting, although i am a bit worried too because of how well i know the games. i won't make any judgements though until it actually comes out, maybe it turns out great! i hope they do the games justice ;-; telltale games really are great and honestly i think tales from the borderlands is my favorite. it was really funny and so fun to play in my opinion, i think you'll like it! and i have played one of the borderlands games before, but i'm not too sure which it is...i'll have to check when i get home! exactly, that's why i like adventure games more, they tend to have richer storylines, compared to first-person shooters for example (those are fun too, just not my cup of tea!)

i wanted to learn one called 'for river - piano (johnny's version)' or something along those lines. it's just a nice piano melody from a game called 'to the moon'. i don't know if you know it but it's potentially one of the best, most emotional games ever, i love it 😭 yeah i'd love to just randomly bust out a really nice song on the piano but i still have some way to go, i'm not very good at playing the song yet 😬 yeah i'm really liking the martian, i liked the movie and now i like the book so that's nice. fantasy/alternate universe books are also sooo nice, i really like 'unrealistic' books, i guess you could call it. i don't know that book, but it already sounds sad just from the title :( would you recommend it? also, you're a great friend for doing that! there's definitely some books i want to read but i'm too scared haha

honestly just tennis, although i guess i'm decent at basketball? but i have a veeery strong dislike for any other sport haha, i usually only play them if i have to, tennis was the only really fun one for me! i can't remember if i asked you, are there sports you like to play? :D

i do celebrate christmas! just simple stuff, like decorate the house, have lunch with my family, watch a christmas movie, open presents 👀 we used to go over to my uncle and aunt's house too since they live right next door and we'd eat together, but we haven't done that since before the pandemic. hopefully soon though we can start doing it again! i also just finished my christmas shopping today for my family thankfully, so now i don't have to worry! what about you, do you celebrate christmas? what are your traditions?

thanks! it's quite cold here but i absolutely love it (i think my internal heater is broken lol) i hope you're staying safe and warm/cool as well, and you're enjoying the festive season so far ^-^

- secret carat 🎄

i didn't expect 'dandelions' to have such lowkey somber lyrics ;-; esp since the melody is a bit upbeat. but it's a lovely song! i've definitely added more dermot kennedy songs in my playlist 😅 i had 'outnumbered' on repeat, i just love his voice colour! i'm glad you liked 'betelgeuse' 👀 it's become one of my fave songs for sure

march? that's still a ways away :< we haven't even gotten thru the rest of december yet haha but i guess that gives you plenty of time? LOL it's hard trying to picture what you WANT because what you GET ends up being so??? full-on chaos though, that was my mc world for a while because i tried to prioritize gathering useful resources first. i think a majority of my time was spent on a very scuffed looking treehouse (it was my first build since i started playing on that singleplayer world but i've since expanded it so it's a more complex-looking treehouse!) 😅 theme-wise, i think i accidentally stuck with a childhood-based theme! most of the builds i have are things that are based off of shows that i used to watch as a kid - so i built the teen titans tower, bear in the big blue house's house, and this inn from a flash game i used to play LOL i actually turned mob griefing off for a while just to focus on building but i might turn griefing on again just to further the chaos haha i agree though! admittedly the creepers do spice things up, even if they catch you off guard cause they fall and/or appear outta nowhere and just BOOM

ooh so uncharted involves treasure hunting! :o that's sort of what i gathered from watching the trailer for the movie haha i tried to look for uncharted on steam but it doesn't seem like it's available on pc yet :( it's mostly on playstation right now? but i read that they might have uncharted on pc sometime in 2022! but i hope the movie turns out well, yeah! i checked my steam and it turns out i have tales from the borderlands in my wishlist already! :D if it goes on sale, i'll definitely check it out. yeah i agree with fps games. they're fun every once in a while but i'm usually drawn to a game if the storyline is 👌👌👌

yes!! 'to the moon' is such a nice game! and definitely left me in an emotional state :< 'for river' is such a lovely piece ;-; if you end up learning how to play it, let me know! and i'm sure with practice, you'll eventually get there 😄 'unrealistic' books, exactly! i like to read because it's a good way to escape from reality LOL so 'unrealistic' really works well. hmm, i would recommend 'you've reached sam' if you're okay with themes involving death. it's not super heavy, i don't think? but i feel like that's something to keep in mind if you ever wanted to read! haha what books are you too scared to read? :<

ah, that's fair! haha i'm not much for sports anymore. although i did use to play soccer and badminton. i think i just lost interest i guess :(

we pretty much have the exact same traditions haha there is also usually a gathering at our aunt and uncle's house but yeah :/ pandemic. hopefully soon! fingers crossed! ooh, christmas shopping is always tough - for me at least? LOL but! what did you end up getting for your family?

you love the cold? haha that's kinda new. i rarely hear anyone say they like the cold LOL just a few more days until christmas! 🥰

#replies #secret carat 🎄

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Hey! I found your blog recently and I also just started listening to MFS and I really like their music. I'm a bit lost as to where to start to learn more about them and their motivation/thoughts behind their music since it's been a couple years since they've debuted. What would you suggest?

Hello (^^)v Welcome to the fandom.

I’m guessing you probably discovered them through their more popular songs like ALONE, 不可逆リプレイス or the more recent ones like Missing You. Firstly, too many people get caught up in singer Hiro’s family relations and ignore the other members. So, I would highly encourage a new fan to NOT follow that crowd XD

There are basically 4 aspects to MFS that all fans need to know OR you won’t understand the band and what diehard fans talk about:

1. Band members & the personnel changes.2. Their musical roots especially the main songwriter Sho Tsuchiya + their twin band named fromus.3. Hiro’s lyrics in relations to his life story.4. The important people in their team especially their boss GEN, A&R exec KTR (Kentaro Suzuki) from Japan Music System (JMS) & circle of friends. Also, their earliest mentor K ( Kei Goto) the late singer of Pay Money To My Pain (PTP).

BAND MEMBERS

1. Sho Tsuchiya ~ leader, guitarist, main composer (currently only functions behind the scene & as a non-touring member)2. Nob @ Nobuaki Katou ~ bassist3. Teru @ Teruki Nishizawa ~ guitarist (many like to categorize him as rhythm guitarist when Sho was in but I personally disagree because he played both lead & rhythm guitars even from the 1st album)4. Kid'z ~ drummer (officially joined on 3 Mar 2016)5. Hiro @ Hiroki Moriuchi ~ vocalist, lyricist6. Masack @ Masaki Kojima ~ drummer (officially left on 3 Mar 2016)

Note: MFS current members “deactivated" from public social media in early 2016. So, don’t bother looking XD

PERSONNEL CHANGES

Sho’s hiatus:Sho remains as a member. He announced his hiatus in October 2015. I won’t call it “inactive" like some people do because he’s still composing with them and most recently served as the Sound Producer for ANTITHESE. He’s just not a touring member for now. He didn’t give specific reason other than family matter.

Drummer change:Masaki didn’t state why he left but it looked like he didn’t want to be tied down to only one genre of music. He was active playing outside MFS before his departure. So, he probably wanted that musical freedom even though he loves MFS. But his decision was enough to badly crush the two youngest members at the time, Hiro and Teruki, from what I observed. Those two younger men were still emotionally dealing with Sho’s hiatus at that moment. Kid'z is their friend / labelmate who had always got along well with Teru & Hiro. He had worked together with Sho & Nob before too. Co-incidentally, his band officially split up in Nov 2015. So, he was the natural choice to replace Masaki. But Kid'z was drumming as a sessionist musician for singer ナノ(nano) at the time MFS took him. He stopped using his real name and took on a stage name Kid'z* after that.

* I personally don’t use his real name in public anymore out of respect for his decision. Understandably, he was initially worried about MFS fans’ reaction. Also, it was and probably still is an awkward situation for him regarding his former bandmates when their band split up and he went to their biggest rival band just a few months later. So, I chose to respect his wish to start anew.

THEIR BEGINNING

On my blog so far, the interview that tells their formation year story the most is this one from GEKIROCK.

MFS GEKIROCK Interview March 2016 Translation

The band did describe how they got together in this video interview around minutes 01:42 to 02:58.

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My Japanese listening ability is not up to that point yet though, sorry. Hiro explained how he and Sho met at a PTP concert. Couldn’t catch what Sho said about Hiro & Masaki with the music playing in the background :-/ Hiro also said he and Teru knew each other when they were high school students. Well, the GEKIROCK interview is a pretty good picture of their history.

FOR OLD PHOTOS of MFS, check out these places:

My First Story Unofficial fanpage on FBMy First Story Thailand fanpage on FBex-drummer Masaki Kojima’s Twitter @kojimasa

THEIR TWIN BAND fromus

Ignore whatever musical comparison people made about them and OOR. The real band to compare MFS to is their real twin band fromus, a piano-rock unit. I made an entry about them here.

http://japanessie.tumblr.com/post/140215899677/meet-fromus-mfs-real-twin-band

I personally feel that musically, MFS first two albums are the direct guitar edition fromus. Just take MFS, change the singer & then the guitars to piano. You’ll get fromus.

OTHER MUSICAL INFLUENCES

They do have influences from old school hard rock & metal. Sho and Nob are already in their 30s. Both men said they started on guitar with British rock legend Deep Purple’s Smoke On The Water. Guitarist Teruki grew up with a heavy-metal-music-loving father and would often cite Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica as his early influences.

DISCOGRAPHY

If you want to see their musical & lyrical evolution, try to listen to their songs chronologically from the 1st album to the current work.

Albums & Singles

1. MY FIRST STORY ~ MV Second Limit & Take It Back2. THE STORY IS MY LIFE ~ MVs The Story Is My Life & The Reason3. 最終回STORY (Saishukai STORY)4. BONEDS (a joint 4-band project in which they contributed 2 songs)5. BLACK RAIL ~ MVs Black Rail & FAKE6. 不可逆リプレイス ( Fukagyaku Replace) ~ their breakthrough song IMO7. 虚言NEUROSE ~ MVs 虚言NEUROSE, Child Error & Someday (lyrics MV available on Livehouse iOS App & STORYTELLER website)8. ALONE ~ MVs ALONE & 失踪FLAME * 9. ANTITHESE ~ MVs The Puzzle (exclusive for STORYTELLER members only), Missing You (there’s another STORYTELLER-only version too) & Last Call

Update: 12 Jan 2017. Sorry I forgot the MVs from the ALONE single XD

They also have a special 2-track single dedicated to band leader Sho Tsuchiya, released to the public at the Budokan called:

We’re Just Waiting 4 You (available at MAGIC ROOM while stock lasts)

DVD Collection so far:

1. THE STORY IS MY LIFE Final at Shibuya Club Quattro (bundled with 最終回STORY) ~ the only official DVD released when Hiro still sported his natural black hair colour.2. The Ending of the Beginning at Ebisu Liquidroom.3. BONEDS Tour Movie (with AIR SWELL, BLUE ENCOUNT, SWANKY DANK).4. ITSUWARI NEUROSE Tour Final at Shinkiba Studio Coast.5. MFS at A.V.E.S.T. Vol.9 (released as a free bonus for ANTITHESE Pre-order)

TIDBITS Info (^_-)

Hiro called 虚言NEUROSE creation process as “creating a human-like superhero" & the sound as “listening to the radio in the city“. Does that make any sense to you? LOL. Read what he said in this interview:

Hiro’s Interview with Rockin’ On Japan magazine Jan 2015

HIRO’s LYRICS

Sho let Hiro be in charge of lyrics writing from the start (from an interview for Yamaha Music).

Hiro comes from a famous family thanks to his parents and his successful brother. As a result, he was heavily thrashed on the internet by people who disliked his “easy entry” into the music industry. Hiro used to be very active on Twitter but the criticism against him soon turned into cyber-bullying. I personally had seen the cruel things people wrote about him on Japanese 2ch forum.

I can only guess what happened that drove Hiro to leave social media. Other than abusive online comments, some people probably took advantage of his Twitter presence by sending inappropriate messages or even being intrusive about his brother Taka’s personal life. He tweeted an angry response about 2ch on 14 Feb 2013. Then he wrote on his blog on Ameblo (now deleted / deactivated(?)) that “people’s words can hurt". A few months later, he tweeted “I started blocking fucked up people" in English. Not long after, he tweeted his final tweet “Goodbye forever" and abandoned Twitter in Sept 2013.

He then channeled his anger through the song BLACK RAIL in 2014. He explained it in this interview.

Hiro MFS Rolling Stone Japan Aug 2014 Interview Translation

From then on, a lot of his lyrics reflected what he was going through while writing them.

It must be noted that the special project singles ALONE & 不可逆リプレイス (Fukagyaku Replace) were written for the themes of those projects. Hiro talked at length about ALONE around its release and there are a bunch of them that I posted on this blog.

For details on ALONE Project with HAL College, read these posts:

HAL Project Special Musician Interview with MFS Translation

MY FIRST STORY Flying Postman Interview Translation

Hiro’s ALONE Blog Translation

What is HAL Project & HAL College?

不可逆リプレイス / Fukagyaku Replace was made for the historical anime Nobunaga Concerto. Interesting to note that Hiro wrote the lyrics not from the main character Saburo’s point of view but the other guy Michi. The lines, “I don’t know why but you saved me ………… “ all the way to “I will follow you ….. keep you close to me,” were directly inspired by what Michi said to Saburo in the finale or Episode 10.

The lyrics of Someday are for the late K.Hiro said in Kaohsiung, Taiwan that “This is a very important song to me,“.

His blog entry translation on K’s death

ANTITHESE Lyrics & Hiro’s personal stories

The Puzzle & Tomorrowland are about his heartbreak over Masaki’s departure.Home is about his family who split up after his parents divorced.

IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN MFS TEAM1. GEN ~ boss, owner of INTACT Records, owner of Zephyren, organizer of AVEST Project, formerly of Subciety clothing brand.Twitter : @Zephyren_genInstagram : Zephyren Gen2. KTR (Kentaro Suzuki) ~ A&R + marketing exec of JMS, marketing exec of Deviluse clothing, regularly seen at MFS video shoots and concerts.Twitter : @kkktttrrr, Instagram: Kentaro Suzuki3. The late K @ Kei Goto ~ vocalist of Pay Money To My Pain (PTP), mentor in MFS early days.4. Nori (producer), Makiko (merchandising) but she’s better known now as the lady who covered Rassungorerai with Hiro XD

* Update (Jan 2018): I believe Makiko is not in the staff team anymore but she remains a close friend. Here is the YouTube link to the video of her and Hiro.5. Japan Music System (JMS) ~ the music distribution company specializing in indie music and the one that markets/promotes MFS musicYouTube Channel: JMSTVOnline shop for bands’ merchandise: MAGIC ROOM ONLINE STORE

5. Circle of friends among many: Shirakawa-san (SAKAEYA clothing shop manager) ~ the members regularly visit his shop.Twitter: @sakaeyatenchonano, SWANKY DANK, AIR SWELL ~ artists they had musically collaborated with.

The funny interview with Hiro & KOJI about the Sink Like A Stone collaboration in which Hiro admitted the song’s high notes were difficult to sing is here.

STORYTELLER Fan Clubhttps://xxxstorytellerxxx.comAll MFS members let go of their individual public social media after the club was launched in 2016. If you’re interested to join, feel free to ask questions on how to do that.

In case you have an iOS mobile device ……..

JMS created a Japan-only iOS App called LIVEHOUSE where they feature videos from JMS artists. The videos vary from live performances, interviews, behind the scenes etc. However, if you create a different Apple ID specifically for Japan iTunes account, you can still download the App and watch those videos even if you don’t live in Japan.

*Update (12 Jan 2017): You will then get to watch videos like this one!

**Update (15 June 2017): JMS decided to stop the App by 31 May 2017.

Lastly yet very important, don’t believe any ridiculous claim about Hiro and his brother Taka hating each other because they don’t. You’ll find such comments at some point, I’m sure. These two brothers love and support each other away from the public eye and rightfully keep their family relationship private.

I hope that will give you a good start (^_-)

#reply #my first story

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