14 posts tagged “hiroto koumoto”
"The moral characteristics of the person pictured in this card are subtlety, secret violence, and craft. He is intensely secret, an artist in all his ways. On the surface he appears calm and imperturbable, but this is a mask of the most intense passion. He is on the surface susceptible to external influences, but he accepts them only to transmute them to the advantage of his secret designs. He is thus completely without conscience in the ordinary sense of the word, and is therefore usually distrusted by his neighbours. They feel they do not, and can never, understand him. Thus he inspires unreasonable fear. He is in fact perfectly ruthless. He cares intensely for power, wisdom, and his own aims. He feels no responsibility to others, and although his abilities are so immense, he cannot be relied upon to work in harness."
Aleister Crowley
Book of Thoth
Going to draw this card today. This would be the perfect pose for it in fact, but I am not wasting my time drawing other peoples images anymore. Have to say though Marcy is so Prince of Cups.
Incidentally I have been researching the court cards intensively recently and I am amazed at how little they are understood and how confused people are about them. They all seem to want to impose a patriarchal nuclear family on the courts, which is so small minded and trivial. Crowley may have been a Beast, but at least he understood that human beings are far more than this. He has sown the seeds of major confusion which must be making him chortle. In a way it's a good thing, because if you do actually bother trying to properly understand them, you become quite unique. Like the Prince of Cups...
Well I did screencap the single dvd but Marcy was hiding in that...and falling asleep half the time >.>
Loved the dvd still though...so funny :D
Love the single too of course and Lets Go Uchuu. I would write some kind of review but I have decided to get started on the Blue Hearts albums instead. I do want to say that I think the harmonica in Eight Beat has a very Highland Scots feel, as in like bagpipes or something. And that is a complement.
Anyway for now i am capturing this Music Station because Marcy cannot escape my captures that easily XD even if he makes silly faces. God this is such a dreadful TV show...must be hell for them sitting through it. I can't stand this host at all, and I think Marcy feels the same.
You are worth much more than this shit.
We all are.
I wanted to wait until my single actually arrived before I said anything, but that won't be for a few days yet and I really couldn't keep quiet that long.
I cannot get enough of エイトビート (Eight Beat), the song of the fucking decade in my opinion! Especially that TV live, which gives me a rush from start to finish. >.> Mr Koumoto really needs to be congratulated, as he has totally and utterly outdone himself. It's all about the feeling. He is creating euphoria with sound! This song is pure love drug.
<33333
Didn't think this would last long enough to post, but it's still here so I have to spam it everywhere.
Watch it!
Go to YT and watch it there in high quality while you still can.
Hiroto has the kind of fringe my mother used to give me when I was 7, halfway up his forehead. It never suited me, but it looks strangely good on him. Very Cro-Magnon! ;p He's is in full manic gurning mode too...in fact they have packed every single one of their trademark moves and emotions into this PV.
And Marcys haircut, which at first I thought was vandalism, actually adds to his boyishness I think. Their silhouettes are very dramatically used in this video. Its subtle and perfect in its depiction of both them and the song. Which is awesome. I love that song!
*dances*
I think レッツゴー宇宙 Lets Go Uchuu is even better though, even if it is hella short...that guitar sound is awesome.
Originally written on
Monday, December 25, 2006
Started moving my reviews over here. Could take a while but eventually I will dump Paradox Lust I think.Not that I LOVE Vox. Far from it XD
But at least things basically stay where you put them, and it's harder for random shits to comment. Have to try and resist editing them too much, because they are like time capsules now, and even though I can see things needing changed, it's really better if I don't.
ザ･クロマニヨンズ<初回生産限定盤>
BVCR-18083/4
The Cro-Magnons self titled first album Special Edition!
25/10/06
SO!
A
nice new fresh review hot off the press to celebrate the Summer
Solstice (yeah and Christmas too...anything that gets the white picket
side of the street festooning their houses in trippy lights has to be
good).
Middle of summer here and the weather is...pleasant? Eh? That's something to really celebrate around here XD
And
so I write because celebrating makes me garrulous and no-one in the
immediate vicinity knows wtf I am talking about. Or rather they do
because I've played it obsessively for months and driven them all
hatstand.
Yes, I'm talking about the Cro-Magnons debut album.
Early in the year some time, a good friend of mine sent me a link to a Blue Hearts video she had uploaded to Youtube, a song called Jounetsu no Bara. It was an instant beginning to a very wonderful love affair with all things Hiroto Kohmoto (and Masatoshi Mashima of course).
Imagine my glee on discovering that Hiroto and Marcys' latest band The Cro-Magnons, had Katsuji from Gargoyle and Masaru from Sads (& lately Nil) and that they were releasing an album. How could such an inspired gathering of musicians be anything other than divinely brilliant? Absolutely impossible.
甲本ヒロト Hiroto Kohmoto (Vo.)
真島昌利 Masatoshi Mashima (G.)
小林勝 Masaru Kobayashi (B.)
桐田勝治 Katsuji Kirita (Dr.)
I ordered the special CD/DVD edition and it made me very happy, as they included a five song live on the cd, as well as 5 and a half minutes of photoshoots before the gig. The only complaint I can think of to make is about the booklet. Hiroto is still very beautiful and he should have been the one getting his anatomy closely examined instead of that gorilla suit thing. Still I suppose we get to see plenty of his anatomy in the live. I have to warn you, they do pixelate the naughty bits, but nonetheless, clothes on or off Hiroto is one of the most spell binding live performers you will ever see.
1.Killer Bee
キラービー
(by Marcy)
They
take this Cro-Magnon stuff very seriously XD Opens with alot of funny
prehistoric noises courtesy of the certifiably insane Hiroto and Marcy.
And
then the song, which is ...guh!...fucking hell this album is going to
be hard work to review. It's a gorgeous, melodic, energetic punk song.
Intricate and hard. Brilliantly constructed and divinely simple. And
short.
2. Electric Guitar
エレキギター
(by Marcy)
Then, a
song I didn't like as much at first but soon came to love. It's the
wind up song. The pump em up to action song. In the context of the
whole album, it's perfectly situated to ramp up the band and the
audiences energy for what is to come. Jesus Christ! (Happy Birthday)
Marcy is such a brilliant guitarist. So incredible.
3.連結器よ永遠に
Renke Tsuki Yo Eien Ni
(by Hiroto)
This
song starts with Marcys name. And I really hope that the permanent
connection refered to in the title is between these two fantastic
musicians. Hiroto and Marcy create something together magically, that
no one person could ever create alone, however gifted they were.
And
the stunningly talented Katsuji and Masaru back them up so solidly.
They are playing very much true to their own personalities too and
adding their own special flavour to proceedings. It's all really
exciting to hear and I hope this band will live on to produce many more
albums. Though of course Katsuji must always stay loyal to Kiba,
because Kiba is Kiba is Kiba...
To actually describe how good this song is too hard. Just go facking listen to it.
4.GREAT
グレート
(by Hiroto)
Oh
God! Talk about making life difficult. How to explain the Greatness? XD
He feels so great because he's riding on a tsunami of creative
inspiration. It's empowering just to listen to it.
5.やわらかい
Yawarakai
(by Marcy)
They both are. This song is case in point.
*sighs*
Marcy is the greatest guitarist/songwriter of them all.
6.あさくらさんしょ
Asakura Sansho
(by Marcy)
AHHHHHHHHHH!
Too good. I fucking resign.
There
is so much love in their music. So much healing. So much wit and
compassion. I am floored. They are living proof that if you want the
highest creative gifts you need to have a good honest heart and kind
intentions. An unpurified vessel will crack under the pressure of
divine inspiration.
7.草原の輝き
Sougen no Kagayaki
(by Marcy)
Oh
Marcy man, you mad old hippy you, these songs are unbelievable! I wish
I could have written such a thing. I wish I could do what you do but at
least you inspire me to what I do, and do it with love.
Masarus' bass in this one is particularly crucial.
8.歩くチブ
Aruku Chibu
(by Hiroto)
Cock Walk! LOL! I knew this one had to be about penises. A translation of this would be...most appreciated :D
More
apeman noises from the peanut gallery, and then straight into the best
of the best, the most brilliant song of all. The best song I have heard
in a long long time. XDD
And the LIVE! O.O;; Hiroto is insane, and a genius. What more could you want?
This
song makes my soul dance joyfully. And I think that is what I love to
hear most . A band that forces you to move, whether its internally or
externally. They have to make all your atoms dance.
Whew!
9.くじらなわ
Kujira Nawa
(by Marcy)
A
nice bouncy little ditty of a song, with some great "OI!"s from our
friends in the bottom end. They are such a relentless fighting force of
a band, and yet all rather gentle and shy seeming in their way. It's a
perfect paradox, like all the best things in life.
10.夢のロッケンロール・ドリーム
Yume no Rock'n'Roll Dream
(by Hiroto)
Speaking
of gentle men, here is the "ballad" or soppy song if you hate that word
like me. It's very pretty and sweet of course. These two have always
done the slower, emotional stuff just as brilliantly as their more high
energy masterpieces. I love the way Hiroto sings in this. It's so fresh
and innocent. Reminds me a little of Okens' style. They also have a
similarly physical martial arts informed performance style going on.
Although Hiroto doesn't pull out the nunchuckus like Oken, you can tell
he's into it. After all he's an O type...XD
Don't ask me what all that had to do with a soppy song about the Rock'n'Roll dream.
11.くま
Kuma
(by Hiroto)
Awesome
song! Brilliant guitar work! To die for really. Again very innocent and
simple but not really if you know what I mean. I can only think of it
in terms of art, in which the fewer lines you can capture something in,
the greater master you are. To reduce everything to it's most perfect
form, that is the game. Divine simplicity.
12.Tally Ho
タリホー
(by Hiroto)
And
speaking of perfect forms, here is the fantastic debut single. The
single of the year in many ways, although Kiyoharu - Kimi No Koto Ga is
my hearts' favourite.
This single was the moment we knew the
Kuromaniyons had arrived. And it made me so happy! It's also much more
than just an instantly addictive single. It's a perfect shining gem
from a songwriter who has made my jaw drop more times than I can count
this year as I worked my way through his endless back catalogue.
13.Ma Ma Ma
まーまーま
(by Marcy)
XDD
I love this! I'm not going to even ask what its about. But the baby BVs are so cute :D
Lovely!
14.土星にやさしく
Dosei ni Yasashiku
(by Hiroto)
Love that drumming! And the bells. It's all so festive.
And
such a great song, a triumphant, ecstatic finale by a band that knows
they've made one the best albums of their glorious twenty year plus
career.
Life time honours award for Hiroto and Marcy.
And they are all singing together again now :)
The band that sings together stays together.
NO COMMENT on the hidden extra :P
Conclusion: WOW!!
This the BEST ALBUM FROM A BAND IN 2006, by a country mile.
When
music such as this it creates ripples in the psychospace, like an
earthquake in the sea. If you don't get hold of the special edition
while you still can (if you still can), you are going to be kicking
your own bwatty one day.
Big Time
^..^
Oh and Peace and Love to you all.
DVD Setlist:
1. 5.21 mins photo and preamble (includes stills).
2. Cro Magnon Stomp
3. Killer Bee
4. Tally Ho
5. Aruku Chibu (YEAH!)
6. Dangan Rock
Youtube = LOVE!
Awesome new translation from Junymo...
also
俺は俺の死を死にたい / ブルーハーツ
ore ha ore no shi o shini tai/ The Blue Hearts
- 発売日 - 2004年9月1日
- 発売元 - BMG JAPAN
- 品番 - BVCR-11063
- 盤種 - CD
This is my favourite album right now. I will be very disappointed if, when I ascend to heaven the angels do not sound this good....I will say, send me back to hell right now!
I might attempt to flesh this out sometime into an actual review, but for now all you get is some eye candy.
- 1. ゴーン Goon 歌詞を見る
作詞：真島昌利 作曲：真島昌利
- 2. 砂鉄 Satetsu 歌詞を見る
作詞：真島昌利 作曲：真島昌利 - 3. ノロノロ Noro Noro 歌詞を見る
作詞：甲本ヒロト 作曲：甲本ヒロト - 4. 荒野はるかに Kouya Harukani 歌詞を見る
作詞：真島昌利 作曲：真島昌利 - 5. アネモネ男爵 Anemone Danshaku 歌詞を見る
作詞：真島昌利 作曲：真島昌利 - 6. 夜の背 Yoru no Se 歌詞を見る
作詞：甲本ヒロト 作曲：甲本ヒロト - 7. ブラジル Brazil 歌詞を見る
作詞：真島昌利 作曲：真島昌利 - 8. 暴力アラウンド・ザ・クロック Bouryoku Around the Clock 歌詞を見る
作詞：真島昌利 作曲：真島昌利
violence ざ -- better Violence washing its face Violence breakfast Violence bread violence attending school Violence bicycle Violence ticket gate Violence station Violence AROUND THE clock violence AROUND THE clock Violence taxi Violence track Violence station wagon To violence Bus violence TV Violence newspaper Violence coffee Violence tea Selfish violence Violence which presumed Damp violence It is violence suddenly. Violence of justice Violence Sunday Violence relaxation Violence walk Violence bath violence holiday Violence resort Violence peach Violence mountain
WOW! This song is SO FUCKING GOOOODDDD!!!!
This gets the heart attack/orgasm award. Along with the exquisite Satetsu
- 9. ズートロ Zutoro 歌詞を見る
作詞：甲本ヒロト 作曲：甲本ヒロト - 10. スパイダー・ホップ Spider Hop 歌詞を見る
作詞：甲本ヒロト 作曲：甲本ヒロト - 11. ザリガニ Crawfish 歌詞を見る
作詞：真島昌利 作曲：真島昌利 - 12. ヘッドホン Headphone 歌詞を見る
作詞：甲本ヒロト 作曲：甲本ヒロト - 13. たつまき親分 Tatsumaki Oyabun 歌詞を見る
作詞：甲本ヒロト 作曲：甲本ヒロト - 14. プラプラ Pura Pura 歌詞を見る
作詞：甲本ヒロト 作曲：甲本ヒロト
An interesting year, full of resurrections and drama. Here is my cold hearted opinion on reunions...purely a money making venture. Very little in the way of fresh creativity going down.
D'erlanger managed at least a passably original album, though not one I feel compelled to own, or to listen to much. For some reason they annoy me a little now, apart from Tetsu who is a sweetheart. His song was the best on the album. Reunion concert made me cry at the end. It was very emotional.
Kingshows' new album was best forgotten apart from some really tight new versions of old songs, though I did really enjoy their reunion concert too. They also produced one really good single and PV with 筋肉少女帯 仲直りのテーマ.
Everyone seems a bit lame compared to Hiroto and Marcy. Especially Marcy of course (Masatoshi Mashima), who was my Most Impressive Jrocker of 2007 and the artist I enjoyed listening to most in 2007. The songs he wrote for The Cro Magnons this year were awe inspiring, and his solo, some of which was rereleased this year, is pure and utter genius. He writes the greatest songs and has an exquisite voice. Pretty impressive for a virtuoso guitarist. I suspect he is also the true leader of The Blue High Magnons. I wish he would do some solo again, or at least sing a song or two.
Next is my Best New Pet of 2007, Machida Machizo (aka Machida Kou), whose vocal skills defy belief. Machida! Ah ho ah ho ah ho! How bizarre that Western fandom has bypassed this extraordinary talent so completely! >< How strange that his most amazing cd is out of print. *cries* Gloria in exelsis deo INDEED!
Baki and co really impressed me hugely with the new Mosquito Spiral album Marbles. It's got so much energy and I love all the songs especially Monster and Everlasting Flower. Here is Love in Vain. The guitar work on this album is impressing me a huge amount! I might have to investigate this guy Hiroshi Kasuga. Its so good I want to give it the big prize, but Gargoyle are the sentimental favourite this year having released one of the best albums of their illustrious career in time for their 20th anniversary so I am going to give the prize for Best Album of 2007 to Gargoyle 刃～YAIBA. It really is flawlessly beautiful. Well almost. Once or twice Kentaros solos went awol. He is very good at everything else though.
Strictly speaking I did listen to the awesome The Cro-Magnons' Cave Party more times (think, in the hundreds) and it could just as easily have won this prize. Maybe if they hadn't won last year as well...A very close race this year.
Thanks to Morgianasama for the Kiba scan.
As for Kiyo, he has had an Annus Horribilis, but still managed to release some truly gorgeous songs. You can read my review of his album FOREVER LOVE here. Rinne is a hot contender for Best Single of the 2007, but it gets knocked off its perch by Kami Hikouki by The Cro Magnons.
This year I also finally fell deeply in awe of Endo Michiro. My god, what an amazing human being! In these days of rampant stupidity it cheers me up to know I am sharing a planet with people like him.
Best PV of 2007 goes to Hiroto Koumoto (solo) second year running with his hilarious video for the adaptation of Beethovens song of Joy: よろこびのうた（藤兵衛ドンと農民たち） Can't find the full video on youtube now...must have been taken down, but here is the first part on Veoh.
He is so funny if he didn't have such a gorgeous voice he could be a comedian.
Oh and my Favourite Live of 2007 would have to be the performance of Aruku Chibu and Kami Hikouki on the Giri giri ga ga gan single.
Hopefully a proper live dvd from The Cro-Magnons can be expected in 2008.
BTW Fuck Sake rerelease Rabbits in the Moon, Crows in the Sun
and MACHIDA KOU AND THE GLORY.
NOW!
