i think those people who think Chinese + visual is odd really need to open their minds. silver ash is china's first visual band and even if they don't have enough resources doesn't mean they're failures. their lyrics are very beautiful and required a lot of thought. for example, "never end." and just because their music may sound odd to some of your ignorant ears doesn't mean it won't work. it's no different than kids in the US dressing "visual" for a dir en grey concert. or some Japanese visual kei complete failing. just because their style is inspired from japan does it mean the music has to be? they're not trying to be Japanese, they're trying to do what they want. they're distinctly Chinese, including their visual style and I love them for it! trust me, i've seen other vk chinese bands (i'd add a link but this is my first post) and agreed, they need some work, but silver ash really tries, imo it's starting to work.
it takes guts to stand up and try to do this kind of thing under the conservative Chinese government. it's really highly political and I know they are probably withstanding ridicule from everyone, probably even their families. I'll always love and respect Silver Ash and Ling, the band leader and singer for what they've done for the rest of us chinese kids who prefer rock and also like vk.
i'm sorry. ^___^;;; i probably pissed off a lot of folks..... and i don't mean to. but this is really what I think and it makes me mad when people don't consider how important their place is for our chinese culture especially. Silver Ash is in a lot of trouble right now and I really want to support them as much as I can. and especially if you're chinese, well... if you love them then support then with all your heart! they need us right now.