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- 19 Feb 2007
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ok so i just got my magazine this afternoon after school and i flip to the musice section and my eyes got glued on two very hot pics of miyavi and then i noticed it was an interview
so here you go...(i'm not sure if it's been posted) but enjoy!
Kabuki Rock
J-rock sensation miyavi talks about his roots, his fans and coming to America
Earlier this year, the j-music community was rocked when Los Angeles hosted the biggest Japanese music event in U.S. history: Jrock Revolution, a two-day festival featuring a performing roster of some of Japan's hottest musicians. At the top of the list was miyavi, a former member of visual kei band Due le quartz gone solo to intense success. Miyavi's popularity in Japan has a lot to do with his friendly, easygoing personality and his hard-hitting rock music (the fact that he's done more than one modeling gig doesn't hurt either)
After the festival, Anime Insider got the chance to exchange emails with miyavi, who recently preformed again at July's Anime Expo as apart of supergroup S.K.I.N along-side stars Yoshiki, Gackt and Sugizo. And since miyavi's been studying overtime, U.S. fans can enjoy his responses in their pure original form: English!
Anime Insider: Was this your fist time playing in the U.S.?
miyavi: i played at a club in Las Vegas on February 17 this year. It was the first time I played in U.S. There were so many fans who came from different places even though it had an age limit of 21 years and over. Of course it was awesome
How would you describe you musical style?
i call my music style KABUKI ROCK, cuz KABUKI in Japanese traditional culture, Visual Rock is, too. i thought that i could mix them up as a way of expression.
Who are some of your favorite bands?
i respect Keziah Jones, Raul Midon and Hide (he was a member of X JAPAN). i was also influenced by blues guitarists (like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kebrno and Muddy Waters, ect) and some hip-hop artists (like Jurassic 5, Roots, ect)
What is the craziest thing that's ever happened to you while touring?
Craziest thingﾂ…i'm a vocalist, so I have to take care of my throat while touring, that's why i always go straight back to the hotel after the show alone. It's the craziest thing for me.
What to you is the best part of performing live?
Performing live is a part of my life. There are fans who give support to me all the time in front of us, so I can realize that we're tightly connected to each other on stage.
Over the years, your sound has evolved, from your time with Due le quartz to the newly announced S.K.I.N. What do you see in your future?
Nobody knows the future!! i can just sayﾂ…i enjoy everything
What changes do you see happening in the Japanese music scene?
Yeah, it's changing so rapidly. i've been feeling that it's too fast of a change in the Japanese music scene. It's going to become a convenient article for sale.
Did you watch any anime when you were a kid?
Back in the day i liked Fist of the North Star and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. i usually don't watch TV at my apartment, cuz it is a waste of my time sometime. But i've been watching American dramas for studying English when i have the time.
Did you do anything exciting when you were in L.A. for Jrock Revolution?
i drove to Santa Monica beach with my band members at midnight on the day before i performed at the venue in L.A. it was so cool and cold.
Finally, do you have a message for you American fans?
i really appreciate to your support. The support of you guys is both encouragement and pressure to create everything. Of course I love y'all. i'm looking forward to seeing you guys again, Peace.
so here you go...(i'm not sure if it's been posted) but enjoy!
Kabuki Rock
J-rock sensation miyavi talks about his roots, his fans and coming to America
Earlier this year, the j-music community was rocked when Los Angeles hosted the biggest Japanese music event in U.S. history: Jrock Revolution, a two-day festival featuring a performing roster of some of Japan's hottest musicians. At the top of the list was miyavi, a former member of visual kei band Due le quartz gone solo to intense success. Miyavi's popularity in Japan has a lot to do with his friendly, easygoing personality and his hard-hitting rock music (the fact that he's done more than one modeling gig doesn't hurt either)
After the festival, Anime Insider got the chance to exchange emails with miyavi, who recently preformed again at July's Anime Expo as apart of supergroup S.K.I.N along-side stars Yoshiki, Gackt and Sugizo. And since miyavi's been studying overtime, U.S. fans can enjoy his responses in their pure original form: English!
Anime Insider: Was this your fist time playing in the U.S.?
miyavi: i played at a club in Las Vegas on February 17 this year. It was the first time I played in U.S. There were so many fans who came from different places even though it had an age limit of 21 years and over. Of course it was awesome
How would you describe you musical style?
i call my music style KABUKI ROCK, cuz KABUKI in Japanese traditional culture, Visual Rock is, too. i thought that i could mix them up as a way of expression.
Who are some of your favorite bands?
i respect Keziah Jones, Raul Midon and Hide (he was a member of X JAPAN). i was also influenced by blues guitarists (like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kebrno and Muddy Waters, ect) and some hip-hop artists (like Jurassic 5, Roots, ect)
What is the craziest thing that's ever happened to you while touring?
Craziest thingﾂ…i'm a vocalist, so I have to take care of my throat while touring, that's why i always go straight back to the hotel after the show alone. It's the craziest thing for me.
What to you is the best part of performing live?
Performing live is a part of my life. There are fans who give support to me all the time in front of us, so I can realize that we're tightly connected to each other on stage.
Over the years, your sound has evolved, from your time with Due le quartz to the newly announced S.K.I.N. What do you see in your future?
Nobody knows the future!! i can just sayﾂ…i enjoy everything
What changes do you see happening in the Japanese music scene?
Yeah, it's changing so rapidly. i've been feeling that it's too fast of a change in the Japanese music scene. It's going to become a convenient article for sale.
Did you watch any anime when you were a kid?
Back in the day i liked Fist of the North Star and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. i usually don't watch TV at my apartment, cuz it is a waste of my time sometime. But i've been watching American dramas for studying English when i have the time.
Did you do anything exciting when you were in L.A. for Jrock Revolution?
i drove to Santa Monica beach with my band members at midnight on the day before i performed at the venue in L.A. it was so cool and cold.
Finally, do you have a message for you American fans?
i really appreciate to your support. The support of you guys is both encouragement and pressure to create everything. Of course I love y'all. i'm looking forward to seeing you guys again, Peace.
awww xD its crazy for him to go to his hotel room alone, poor guy must be one of those people who dont ever wanna be too lonely you know ^^ he should get the whole ps company to join him LOL omg what i room full of people O_O...........
and said are you alright..lol so i was pretty happy that's all she said about miyavi
I told him i was happy this way Japan and stuff but nooooo, he has no life thats all and he is older than me -.- 
D]
8D *waits for pic* ^^
