Someone non-Japanese a successful Japanese singer?
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baka dundun
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- 9 Jul 2003
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adress!!!
can give me adress to ponycanyon and hello project im sending demo tape auditions!!!
thank u^-^
can give me adress to ponycanyon and hello project im sending demo tape auditions!!!
thank u^-^
baka dundun
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- 9 Jul 2003
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help
ca u also help me and tell me what i need to be in hello p
ca u also help me and tell me what i need to be in hello p
baka dundun
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- 9 Jul 2003
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i am
no the new girls are 14 and so was aya im 13
no the new girls are 14 and so was aya im 13
SupAhSusHi
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- 18 Jul 2003
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hehe this reminds me of the philippines (my hometown) they dont care if you dont sing, as long as you're cute, handsome, beautiful, or has the body.. well you can be famous anytime.. if you have a special talent thats a plus too.. but i dont really know about japan, it could be similar to it?
This is something I've been thinking about myself. I've been wondering what I'm capable of in my life, and music was one of them...
I was thinking possibly lead singer for a rock band, because I think I have a valid pitch, or can be produced into a good sound. But I'd rap if I could ever grasp the entire language barrier
But I have a few obstacles in my way.
First being American ^_^ and second having a mixed heritage look. I thought that would really hold me back, but then I see Crystal Kay, new singer for M-flo, and it brought inspiration back (Crystal Kay is Black/Korean mixed, and I "appear" Black/Asian a bit... somehow
)
Third issue would be getting a steady band together that'll be dedicated for the cause. I was thinking about creating an American J-Rock group and taking the project to Japan, to see how it would work the charts, possibly the indies working VK style. Fourth would be my voice, because it fluctuates a lot depending on the time of day. Morning is way out of pitch, but by the end of the day I'm on cue
But that's just me sharing... ^_^
I was thinking possibly lead singer for a rock band, because I think I have a valid pitch, or can be produced into a good sound. But I'd rap if I could ever grasp the entire language barrier
But I have a few obstacles in my way. First being American ^_^ and second having a mixed heritage look. I thought that would really hold me back, but then I see Crystal Kay, new singer for M-flo, and it brought inspiration back (Crystal Kay is Black/Korean mixed, and I "appear" Black/Asian a bit... somehow
) Third issue would be getting a steady band together that'll be dedicated for the cause. I was thinking about creating an American J-Rock group and taking the project to Japan, to see how it would work the charts, possibly the indies working VK style. Fourth would be my voice, because it fluctuates a lot depending on the time of day. Morning is way out of pitch, but by the end of the day I'm on cue
But that's just me sharing... ^_^
SupAhSusHi
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- 18 Jul 2003
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i agree with u though, i noticed if you're mixed with something is a plus..
BlackExodus
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- 19 Jul 2003
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I also am thinking about a career in music. I'm hoping to travel back to Japan in the middle of my college years and start scouting around, seeing what kinds of sounds I like. Finding the right kind of mixtures of genres can prove to be a very cool and unique sound. If anyone has ever heard of Earthsuit (They are a Christian band in the U.S.), they have a pretty diverse sound.
I think another factor is just the attitude of the people. I mean, talent is all well and good, but if you don't try and pump up the crowd or try and make it so people are enjoying what you're doing, in my opinion, you won't do too well.
Personally, I am planning on getting settled over there and then start thinking about other plans like music on the side, sort of like a 2nd job. If I become famous, then that's cool. But music is a passion for most of the people who do it. I have the passion, I just need the time.
However, this is all my opinion. So you don't have to listen to me if you don't want to.
I think another factor is just the attitude of the people. I mean, talent is all well and good, but if you don't try and pump up the crowd or try and make it so people are enjoying what you're doing, in my opinion, you won't do too well.
Personally, I am planning on getting settled over there and then start thinking about other plans like music on the side, sort of like a 2nd job. If I become famous, then that's cool. But music is a passion for most of the people who do it. I have the passion, I just need the time.
However, this is all my opinion. So you don't have to listen to me if you don't want to.
Dream Time
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- 20 Jul 2003
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no,Symphony X is based in New Jersey,not Japan
Have you listen to Teresa Teng's Japanese songs ? Teresa Teng is a Chinese . She learned Japanese and sang many Japanese songs.
I've collected many of her songs, check this out : Nihongo no Uta - Teresa Teng - Utatte Oboeru Nihongo
I've collected many of her songs, check this out : Nihongo no Uta - Teresa Teng - Utatte Oboeru Nihongo
Dream Time
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- 20 Jul 2003
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Teresa Teng,Faye Wong,Leslie Cheung
they are Chinese and had some success in Japan,
if there are some Chinese being successful in Japan,
it should not be a big problem for singers of other ethnics.
so you don't have to worry too much about it.
just keep working on your singing skills
they are Chinese and had some success in Japan,
if there are some Chinese being successful in Japan,
it should not be a big problem for singers of other ethnics.
so you don't have to worry too much about it.
just keep working on your singing skills
IF you get you music on the market in Japan it will surely sell at least gold, most of the swedish bands that get on the market there go gold, if not even platinum, the question is just how many times, cause japan has such a grate population, and "everyone" want's the latest thing so to get succesfull in Japan, if only for a short time is not very hard, at least that's the impression wich i have recived
if you want to get into music, there is a couple of options. you must decide whether you just want to be a pretty microphone face or a real songwriter.
anyway let me share you the secrets of a good demo.
- use professional media, generally a CD will do, unless mentioned differently.
- your demo should contain as much songs as you can up to 10 but with a minimum of 3. beware that no music pro will usually listen to more than 3 songs. actually the persons that go tru the screening are sick and tired of listening to the same stuff day by day, so try to think why they should choose you instead of others and be creative.
- the best song should be first on it, then the others (let's say the first 3)
- these catcher songs must really show your capability so spend some time and money to have them recorded in indisputable studio quality.
- the music industry is not waiting for people doing covers ( you could make a lot of money just singing in a bar though), so make own songs!
- don't just send your demo's out but be assertive enough to go to the record company, quarrel with the reception lady who usually thinks she owns the place and make an appointment with the PR person personally (this may only work with indie labels, but you could be surprised) or grab a producer by the ears at a concert.
Get exposure! This means, perform live and build up a reference sheet. Participate in contests. Networking with other musicians is a good thing too. But keep it clean and natural, pushing things will only turn against you. People must get convinced of your talent and in the end the guy that will produce you must see a "return in investment".
Stay away from malicious agencies that ask you cash up front.
Stay tuned and go to gigs of musicians you like, but try to add a different touch to your creations.
Personally i believe it's better to get of the ground out of Japan first. The music industry is pretty oozy in Japan, because as all businesses it is based on networking. Even for japanese its pretty akward. Besides that there is a lot of looting going on, specially in the club circuit and this is lethal for a lot of talented musicians/singers.
If you get things started in the US and Europe, building up references, you'll be better welcomed in Japan as the foreign hype (that's Asia in general). but this takes time and at that stage you need a local manager.
The other way is true aswell: a lot of japanese musicians are not accepted at home but make it out of Japan.
Don't hesitate to disagree with me.
good luck to you all,
Jirzji
Double Life Music
anyway let me share you the secrets of a good demo.
- use professional media, generally a CD will do, unless mentioned differently.
- your demo should contain as much songs as you can up to 10 but with a minimum of 3. beware that no music pro will usually listen to more than 3 songs. actually the persons that go tru the screening are sick and tired of listening to the same stuff day by day, so try to think why they should choose you instead of others and be creative.
- the best song should be first on it, then the others (let's say the first 3)
- these catcher songs must really show your capability so spend some time and money to have them recorded in indisputable studio quality.
- the music industry is not waiting for people doing covers ( you could make a lot of money just singing in a bar though), so make own songs!
- don't just send your demo's out but be assertive enough to go to the record company, quarrel with the reception lady who usually thinks she owns the place and make an appointment with the PR person personally (this may only work with indie labels, but you could be surprised) or grab a producer by the ears at a concert.
Get exposure! This means, perform live and build up a reference sheet. Participate in contests. Networking with other musicians is a good thing too. But keep it clean and natural, pushing things will only turn against you. People must get convinced of your talent and in the end the guy that will produce you must see a "return in investment".
Stay away from malicious agencies that ask you cash up front.
Stay tuned and go to gigs of musicians you like, but try to add a different touch to your creations.
Personally i believe it's better to get of the ground out of Japan first. The music industry is pretty oozy in Japan, because as all businesses it is based on networking. Even for japanese its pretty akward. Besides that there is a lot of looting going on, specially in the club circuit and this is lethal for a lot of talented musicians/singers.
If you get things started in the US and Europe, building up references, you'll be better welcomed in Japan as the foreign hype (that's Asia in general). but this takes time and at that stage you need a local manager.
The other way is true aswell: a lot of japanese musicians are not accepted at home but make it out of Japan.
Don't hesitate to disagree with me.
good luck to you all,
Jirzji
Double Life Music
- 29 Nov 2003
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Meeh too!!! myself i want to persue a career in japan as a singer... i have japanese and chinese on my mommiez side... i'm like hekka mixed with alot of types lol.... but also i've been wonderin how would i make it... i have family and relatives in osaka and i'm gonna go to college there..... but i'm from the usa......... i can speak some japanese and i can write and read katakana hirigana and some kanji..... i have music experience and like tomake my own beatz, dancing, and i write alot of poetry heheh...... i wanna be at the top.... i dont know... do u they japan will accept me (i know it depends on how i show myself and everything) i look mostly filipino and chinese..... i dont know ihope i will make it lol... i like the japanese music scene.....
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Golgo_13
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There have been quite a few Non-Japanese singers who became popular in Japan. Rosanna of "Hide & Rosanna" was from Italy. There was a woman from Taiwan who had a big hit titled "Ame no Midousuji" in 1972. Agnes Chan and Agnes Lam were popular in the 1970s.
Except one thing--they were all able to sing in Japanese.
You must be able to sing Japanese songs.
Except one thing--they were all able to sing in Japanese.
You must be able to sing Japanese songs.
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If you're a female, I think as equally important to be pretty or at least cute and feminine. It seems to me that Japanese people almost like everything popular in U.S.A. So if you can make it in the states, you can 99% make it in Japan and you don't need to know a word in Japanese.
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Vivan Hsu from Taiwan seemed to enjoy some measure of popularity a few years back when she was part of the group Black Biscuits if I remember correctly. Their single "Timing" was pretty catchy imho. Interestingly enough, she has also released albums in both Chinese and Korean (as well as Japanese) so apparently a market does exist for bi/multilingual entertainers and performers although they do seem to be few and far between.
Symphony X are an incredible band *even if they arent Japan based, which they arent*. Whomever mentioned them, has respect from me.
Black Biscuits had that song Bye Bye which was pretty good too.
On the topic of non-Japanese cracking the scene in Japan, my band and I are attempting it. None of us are Japanese, but all of us are of Chinese decent.
People ask why dont we try to break into the Chinese scene. And you know, thats not a bad idea, now that I think about it.
Black Biscuits had that song Bye Bye which was pretty good too.
On the topic of non-Japanese cracking the scene in Japan, my band and I are attempting it. None of us are Japanese, but all of us are of Chinese decent.
People ask why dont we try to break into the Chinese scene. And you know, thats not a bad idea, now that I think about it.
