Kazenomise » Music http://kazenomise.net VOCALOID World Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:54:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 AKB48 Singapore Theater http://kazenomise.net/2011/05/19/akb48-singapore-theater/ http://kazenomise.net/2011/05/19/akb48-singapore-theater/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 15:59:37 +0000 Kazearashi http://kazenomise.net/?p=468

Some of you may have heard this, but yeah for those who do not know, AKB48 came down to *scape last weekend. They opened their official shop, had a handshake event and also, performed in a concert! ^^ Read more for more info and lots of pictures~

The events was on 14th May last Saturday, opening of the official shop by three of the AKB48 girls on the afternoon followed by the handshake event afterwards for people that have purchased minimal S$15 at the shop. Lots of people lining up before the shop opened… >w< The following Sunday, the AKB48 girls were having a concert on 3pm and 7pm, it was an awesome experience! :D It was a very fun weekend, meeting up friends, welcoming the girls at the airport, visiting the official shop, watching the concert, and even lining up is exciting as well! xD

Look our flower is there! xD Anyway, the following is the media release from PR Werkz. I’ll be adding the pictures in between.

Singapore to host AKB48’s first overseas 3-in-1 concept project
Japan’s top pop idol girl group set to wow youths and J-pop enthusiasts alike with regular theatre concerts and the world’s first AKB48 concept café

Singapore, 3 May 2011 – Whether you are a J-pop enthusiast, or have always wanted to know more about Japanese popular culture, now’s the time to hop over to town for an experience of a lifetime. Japan’s top idol girl group sensation, AKB48, announced today its intentions to develop a multi-sensory J-pop experiential project in Singapore. Starting this month, Singapore has been picked to house AKB48 and their sister group’s first overseas theatre where concerts will be performed on a regular basis, in a similar format to Japan’s. The world’s first AKB48 Café, as well as South-east Asia’s first AKB48 Official Shop, will also be set up in Singapore. This exciting project will be housed at *SCAPE – a building in the heart of Orchard Road designed for youth talent development and a melting pot of youth culture.

Mr Yasushi Akimoto said, “The key to AKB48′s success has been the concept of bringing idols and fans closer through interactions and frequent live concert and events, and empowering the fans in shaping their idols as they evolve. ‘Idols you can meet every day!’ – This is the concept that I hope to bring into Singapore. In addition to the regular concerts, by locating AKB48’s theme Shop and Café adjacent to the Live Hall to make them more accessible to Singaporeans, I hope that they can feel and enjoy AKB48 and better appreciate live concerts. It will be great if fans in Singapore can eventually identify with and see AKB48 as their own idols someday.”

AKB48’s entry into Singapore will kick off with an exciting collaboration that is expected to create new waves in the local J-Pop scene. For the pop group to connect most extensively and immediately with their local fans, local youth hub *SCAPE was the clear choice to house the project.

Ms Lynette Lee, Managing Director of *SCAPE Co. Ltd., shared, “*SCAPE has been the melting pot for Singapore’s youth trends and cultures. Through our ecosystem of facilities, programs and partners, *SCAPE empowers young people to express their individuality and allows them to have the freedom to embrace their passions and interests. Hence, this partnership is a good fit because it will not only let local youth to be exposed to the most current trends in Japan, but also facilitates the fostering of international cultures in *SCAPE.” AKB48’s Singapore concept project will include three components at *SCAPE:

1. AKB48 THEATRE SINGAPORE “Live” – The Akihabara Experience

Famous for their trademark theatre-style sell-out performances in Akihabara, Singaporeans now can also experience the appeal of AKB48’s “live” concerts on a regular basis. Starting 15 May 2011, around 16 members of AKB48 and their sister groups (SKE48, NMB48, SDN48) will fly to Singapore for each concert at the *SCAPE Warehouse. The artistes are expected to be in town for two days in a month, with two performances lined up each day, in 2011. The line-up of the AKB48 members performing will only be released shortly on the official website (www.akb48.com.sg) before each concert. Each ticket is priced at $50 and can be booked on the official website and purchased at the AKB48 official shop. The first “live” concert of the series will be held on 15th May, at 3pm & 7pm respectively.

2. AKB48 Official Shop SINGAPORE – First in South-east Asia

Fans who have been asking their friends and family to buy AKB48 official merchandise can all heave a sigh of relief. The first AKB48 Concept Store in South-east Asia will open in Singapore in May. Members of the public will be able to find merchandise direct from Japan, as well as exclusive limited-edition AKB48 merchandise which are only available at the 360-sq-feet Singapore store.

The Concept Shop will be officially launched at 1pm on 14 May 2011. Lucky customers will have a chance to meet and shake hands in person with selected AKB48 members, who will be there to grace the occasion. . From T-shirts, to pen cases, to photos of your favorite AKB48 members, fans can bring home a slice of the AKB48 experience conveniently and look out for new product arrivals on the official website.

3. AKB48 Official Café SINGAPORE – A Global Debut Concept

The world’s first AKB48 Café will open in Singapore, for fans and J-pop newbies alike to chill out and soak into the AKB48 atmosphere at their leisure. Scheduled to open in the end of June 2011, patrons can expect excellent Japanese fusion food and deserts available only in this cafe. Other highlights include the screening of video clips or messages from AKB48 members as well as related events like Karaoke or Dance contest held on a stage within the café. Lucky ones may even get a surprise visit from AKB48 members during their meals! More details will be shared closer to date.

SOZO has been appointed as the official Managing Agent for AKB48’s project in Singapore. Members of the public who wish to find out more or get the latest updates on the concerts, concept store and café can check out official website.

About AKB48

AKB48 is a Japanese idol group project started by Mr Yasushi Akimoto in December 2005. The uniqueness of the AKB48 project is its concept of involving fans to share the experience in the idols’ career growth. Through this project, girls who have potential to become next-generation new idols are discovered. They are given the opportunity to perform at the exclusive AKB48 theatre at Akihabara, the most energetic town in Japan, frequently, sometimes on a daily basis.

Over the last five years, AKB48 has risen in popularity and is today an award-winning iconic idol group in Japan. Their latest three CD album sales have also crossed millions each. AKB48 is also well sought-after internationally, with various concert tours in Korea, Macau, Russia and Singapore.

Today, some sister groups have been created, such as SKE48 from Sakae in Nagoya-city, NMB 48 from Namba in Osaka, and SDN48 formed by over 20 years old ladies. They have done a combined live concert by these groups in Japan, and expanded their activities.

About *SCAPE

*SCAPE Co. Ltd is a social enterprise with its mission and vision rooted in support of youth and leadership development. The organization aims to facilitate youth-oriented programmes and support within communities of interest spanning from sports, music, arts, to social causes and entrepreneurship. Through these interest groups, *SCAPE provides a platform for the young talents to create, showcase and collaborate in their areas of passion, and give them a place to call their own.

Officially launched in June 2010, *SCAPE, the building, has unique spaces and venues designed to serve independent functions, yet complementary to one another. As an integrated resource hub, *SCAPE’s network of facilities and venues, programmes, congregation of communities and partners provide a holistic avenue for youth development. A first of its kind concept, *SCAPE also embraces a Social Retail Colony, with a community of retailers sharing the organization’s ideology: youth development. Through initiatives by *SCAPE and the retailers themselves, the organization hopes to cultivate a network of active, socially responsible and dynamic Singapore youth.

End of media release… The rest is the pictures of the shop opening and the shop itself.

The girls who are attending the shop opening and also the handshake session are Iwasa Misaki (Wasamin), Komori Mika (Komorin), Miyazaki Miho (Myao), from left to right.

Thanks to SOZO as the managing agent for bringing our dreams to Singapore, to PR Werkz for the media invite and also my friends from AIF (AKB48 Indonesia Forum) for making this event and experience very nice and memorable ^^ For those who missed last week concert, look forward for the next scheduled concert. It’s on 29th May for AKB48 2nd Stage, 10th June for SDN48 1st Stage and 26 June for AKB48 3rd Stage. I’m most likely visiting every concert so… See you around! ^^

Copyright by AKS

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According to a post in Crypton blog yesterday, it seems that they are starting a new experimental development project outside the CV series. The new project is called “Project if…” This new project will be developed concurently with the two other project, Hatsune Miku append and the new upcoming male VOCALOID.

Read more for the video sample =D


Apparently the concept for this is “A pure childlike voice”, well I think you can get it from the sample above… xD It sounds really cute and humanly o_o According to recent post by Mikatan, this is a result of the collaboration between Crypton and WHOOPEE which she also previously mentioned. And most probably the sample above is done by this little girl… xD

Project If...

So the voice is not done by a seiyuu or a pro seiyuu, just by a person who has been musically trained.. ^^ Hmm, I can see the probability of VOCALOID loli team in the future… xD

Not much detail is revealed yet, probably will follow up later… =D

Info from Crypton blog via 初音ミクみく blog.

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(Edited from heartsnative website's background image)

The highly anticipated album [Heartsnative] featuring the full version of the re-arranged miku miku ni shite ageru song, sung by MOSAIC.WAV’s mi~ko and Hatsune Miku at the MikuFest event in August 09, is finally released yesterday October 21st, 2009!  The album is now available for ordering at amazon.co.jp, himemiya shop, but reservation’s already closed at hobby search -  the rips and scan are also available for download through bt and megaupload, apparently.  The album is a dream collaboration work between akiba-pop authority, Mosaic.wav, and the producer of Miku Miku ni shite ageru (which has recently hit the 7 Million views mark at Niconicodouga), Ika or in his full name, Tsuruta Kamo.  Although personally, I have heard Mosaic.wav do better- vocaloid fans should not miss this album for it features all the other popular vocaloids such as Rin, Len, Meiko, Luka and Kaito (did I say them all? XD) singing to Mosaic.wav’s compositions as well!! Read on for more!

For those not familiar with MOSAIC.WAV, they are considered amongst the top akiba-pop style artists with their music/songs used in games and some anime, namely Sumomomo Momomo’s theme songs. (Did I get the number of Mo’s right??)  Their songs are known for the energetic vibe, reflecting of the akiba moe-culture.  My personal favorite is Itadaki Jangarian R Opening theme – Love cheat!. 

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MOSAIC.WAV with their usual lead singer mi~ko. Everyone looking happy, but shy for the interview photoshoot…
Mi~ko would look good with doggy ears imo.. you know, like aruru’s.
(I’d draw them in but.. er maybe that’s gonna be subjected to slander or something.. sorry, bad taste).

For a sample of the album, the full version of Miku Miku ni shite ageru by Mosaic.wav x Miku has been uploaded to youtube (along with other songs from the album by the same uploader) Knowing mosaic.wav is quite strict about its copyrights on youtube, this video may not last long…

zutto mitsumeteru, kimi no koto mikumiku ni shite ageru~
I don’t know about you, but 2 years on and this song still doesn’t get old!   

The heartsnative album comes in a wide packaging with this beautiful loli miku image by Kanzaki Hiro.
Additional to the CD itself, the package includes:
- 40 page booklet covering interviews with the artists and illustrators.
- multiple CD case jackets/covers
- the CD case itself

Pictures of the packaging below..

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oh right, almost forgot the CD..

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Did that have you drooling yet?  On the contents of the CD..
No .. no ecchi miku moaning, but er..  you have 7 tracks of vocaloid and mi~ko duets on new mosaic.wav-style, energetic songs…  :D
.. hopefully that makes up for it..

Tracklist:
1. みんなみくみくにしてあげる♪ [Vo:み~こ&初音ミク]  
-  [ Miku Miku Ni Shite Ageru♪ by Mi~ko and Miku (full version) ]
2. ***にできたかな [Vo:MIEKO&KAYATO&初音ミク&巡音ルカ]  
-  [ *** Ni Dekitakana (Meiko&Kayato&Miku&Luka) ]
3. 電気の恋人 -I am Programmer’s Song- /* VL-3901mkII */ [Vo:み~こ&初音ミク]
-  [ Denki no koibito - I am Programmer's Song- /* VL-3901mkII */ (Mi~ko and Miku) ]
4. server error [Vo:み~こ&初音ミク]
-  [server error (mi~ko and miku)]
5. キミは何テラバイト? ~Chorus of 6 Vocaloids~ [Vo:初音ミク&鏡音リン&鏡音レン&巡音ルカ&MEIKO&KAITO]
-  [ Kimi wa nan terrabyte? ~Chorus of 6 Vocaloids~ (Miku&Rin&Len&Luka&Meiko&Kaito) ]
6. HATSUNEtive [Vo:み~こ&初音ミク]
-  [ HATSUNEtive (mi~ko and miku)]
7. Mimic me. [Vo:み~こ&初音ミク] 
-  [Mimic me. (mi~ko and miku)]

It just occured to me.. why did I have to retype the english titles. ^^;
 
And as mentioned above, the package also comes with multiple CD jackets for you to choose from.
Maybe if you change the jacket, it’ll make you feel like you’ve gotten a new album!!!!!
The CD jackets includes
-  The main jacket (seen on top of the stack in the picture below) by Kanzaki
- 6 cut-ups of the main illustration for the wide CD package by Kanzaki in yellowish tone
- 7 uber cute jackets by various artists, each drawn to the theme of each track in the album.

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The cover illustrators:
かんざきひろ、KEI、シガタケ、x6suke、茨乃、沼田誠也、ひろひろき、CHAN×CO
Main cover: Kanzaki Hiro
Jacket for Track 1: KEI
Jacket for Track 2: Tsugatake
Jacket for Track 3:  x6suke
Jacket for Track 4: Shino (circle: Eefy)
Jacket for Track 5: Numata Seiya
Jacket for Track 6: Hiro Hiroki
Jacket for Track 7: CHANxCO

(I’m not too familiar with illustrator’s names, so if I read the kanji in the wrong way, let me know ^^;)

Although all are very cute, I’d like to highlight 2 jackets:
This one below is by Tsugatake (I think), features Miku singing with MOSAIC.WAV Mi~ko + nekomimi,
(and one of the 2 guys up there turned into a purple hair loli.. yeah I wish that could be true..)

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Another one is yet another very beautiful illustration by Shino.

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The Heartsnative Promotional Video released back in August.


The album is now available for ordering at the main site or through amazon.co.jp, amongst other places..

Information and images from

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Awesome!! So earlier today around 0.25 AM Japan time, Miku most popular and well known song, Miku Miku ni Shite Ageru♪, has break through 7 millions view! =D It was really a great thing to hear ^^ This song is really one of those song that brings me into VOCALOID world, in fact this song is one of the few songs of Miku that I first heard and instant favourite since I first listened to it =D What is your first few VOCALOID songs that you listened to?

Miku Miku ni Shite Yan Yo

It’s been around exactly two year and a month since the video was submitted in NicoNicoDouga 20th September 2007, and it’s been only around 7 months since it break through 6 millions view. Now this song is placed in the second most viewed video over at NicoNicoDouga ^^ Now let’s all enjoy the song! =D

Info from 初音ミクみく blog.

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