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chikorita157 · 2009-09-02, 12:46

It seems that K-On! Albums sold in total of almost 700,000 albums (calculated it myself)... yes, it seems that K-On! does seems to print money with all those albums they are selling so far in the last 5-6 months.

Vexx · 2009-09-02, 17:06

Music video collection is needed... either animated or live-action with the VAs. (begins poking at K-On! production team)

Bananoha · 2009-09-02, 17:30

Oh wow, I really like the five person version of the OP/ED songs.

Azunyan. <3

acev · 2009-09-02, 22:30

Wow! I underestimated what Azusa could bring to the OP/ED. I especially love the changes made to the ED.

Kana Futayo · 2009-09-03, 09:38

What surprised me is this ~su.

Spoiler:

M.Marangio · 2009-09-04, 10:43

According to ANN, K-On's ending "Don't say 'lazy'" won the Theme Song Award at the 14th Animation Kobe Awards.

Link: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...me-kobe-awards

ETA: discussion thread for the awards: http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=85909

SaintessHeart · 2009-09-07, 08:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.Marangio

According to ANN, K-On's ending "Don't say 'lazy'" won the Theme Song Award at the 14th Animation Kobe Awards.

Link: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...me-kobe-awards

ETA: discussion thread for the awards: http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=85909

I am not that all surprised because the lyrics are pretty interesting and runs well with the music, like Dream Theater's Count Of The Tuscany.

Also, Mugi's VA seem to be a ventro, she sounds alot like Minori Chihara in Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou (as Kaho-chan).

AmyElizzabeth · 2009-09-22, 17:06

Any information on Ui's or Nodoka's character song?

Midonin · 2009-09-22, 21:13

As soon as something goes up on either Pony Canyon or the show's website, I'll be in here with the song titles ASAP. Nothing yet, though.

AmyElizzabeth · 2009-09-23, 16:32

Okay, thanks.
Oh, not even release dates?

Midonin · 2009-09-23, 19:08

October 21st. Other than that, almost no information is available.

AmyElizzabeth · 2009-09-23, 21:26

That's a real long time away (to me, September 30th in a long time)

Midonin · 2009-09-25, 14:19

I am a man of my word, however not-actually-in-the-dictionary that word is.

Information!

To begin, Ui and Nodoka's covers are a lot less covered in multicolored balls than the band. No full-color backgrounds or fancy clothes or versions of "Let's Go!" either. But they are secondary characters, so something less flashy is to be expected.

And now for my favorite part. Song titles!

Ui
"Lovely Sister LOVE"
"Oui! Ai Kotoba" (Oui！愛言葉)

Nodoka
"Coolly Hotty Tension Hi!!"
"Prologue" (プロローグ)

AmyElizzabeth · 2009-09-25, 18:37

No "Let's Go?" WTF?
But...But...That's one of the things I was looking forward too.
I'm looking forward to seeing if Nodoka can sing

SaintessHeart · 2009-09-26, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by midonin

Ui
"lovely sister love"
"oui! Ai kotoba" (oui！愛言葉)

That's it! It has been proven Ui is a siscon!

AmyElizzabeth · 2009-09-27, 20:51

I found some character song lyrics!

Spoiler for Heart Goes Boom!! ENGLISH:

Spoiler for Watashi wa Watashi no Michi o Iku Kanji..can some translate?:

Spoiler for Humming Bird English:

Spoiler for Hello Little Girl English:

Spoiler for Jaja Uma Way to Go Kanji...translate please...:

Tatiana Razajev · 2009-09-28, 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midonin

I
Ui
"Lovely Sister LOVE"
"Oui! Ai Kotoba" (Oui！愛言葉)

I'm not sure about the second track, but the first track has me even more convinced that Ui really loves her sister.

MadModBassist · 2009-09-28, 20:14

Seeing as this is the music discussion thread for K-ON!'s music...

Anyone notice how strange the music is theory-wise?

I've noticed that just about every song, if not all, contains interesting notes strung with other interesting notes. For example, a common recurring pattern is F#-Bb-B, which can be heard in Don't Say Lazy and Fuwa Fuwa Time. Cagayake! Girls utilizes the minor scale very well, and then jumps back into major for the end of the bass riff.

(Oh yeah, I should mention that I'm referring to the bass lines, but for the most part Yui plays the same chords).

But yeah, anyone else notice that the people playing the music aren't just actual pop band-talented people and really have a fair degree of talent and knowledge of theory when it comes to composing? Just thought I'd throw that out there for possible discussion.

Ithekro · 2009-09-28, 20:26

I would assume that is so that it seems like the same person (Mio) is writting all the songs.

SaintessHeart · 2009-09-29, 00:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadModBassist

Seeing as this is the music discussion thread for K-ON!'s music...

Anyone notice how strange the music is theory-wise?

I've noticed that just about every song, if not all, contains interesting notes strung with other interesting notes. For example, a common recurring pattern is F#-Bb-B, which can be heard in Don't Say Lazy and Fuwa Fuwa Time. Cagayake! Girls utilizes the minor scale very well, and then jumps back into major for the end of the bass riff.

(Oh yeah, I should mention that I'm referring to the bass lines, but for the most part Yui plays the same chords).

But yeah, anyone else notice that the people playing the music aren't just actual pop band-talented people and really have a fair degree of talent and knowledge of theory when it comes to composing? Just thought I'd throw that out there for possible discussion.

Eh well....

It is F-Ab-B. 1-5-7 or 1-6-7 according to chords. But I think it is pretty normal to because they add stuff to give it a "cool rock" feel to the piece. There is another piece with bass/guitar rhythm sounding like that, and that is "Northern Cross" by May'N from Macross Frontier.

Regarding the players : it is always cheaper to hire amateurs. In last years AFA held in Singapore, there is a band which played songs like Flashback from FMA, they have got mediocre individual playing skills, but their musical coordination is excellent. It is about the overall band performance that wins listeners, not just the individual player.

Another thing : the band which played Maddy Candy is very likely to be a different band. There is a sizeable gap in skill for the guitarists and drummers. Playing the instrumental part for Maddy Candy which goes :

F# A# A#(8va) E-F#-E-D# C#-B-A#-C#-A# F#-G#-A#-G# D#

in a rhythm of

4 8 8 16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16 16(rest) 8-8-8-8-8.

Where 4 is a crotchet, 8 is a quaver and 16 is a semiquaver.

It is not easy. And the drummer is most likely using dual pedals, which is neither easy for a drummer who is used to using only one. Listen out for the triplets done on the bass drum.

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2009-09-02, 17:06	Link #402
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	Music video collection is needed... either animated or live-action with the VAs. (begins poking at K-On! production team) __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

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Bananoha ♨（ゝω・）v Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: フェイトの中	Oh wow, I really like the five person version of the OP/ED songs. Azunyan. <3 __________________ …少し…頭冷やそうか…?

2009-09-02, 22:30	Link #404
acev Misuzu ftw! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona	Wow! I underestimated what Azusa could bring to the OP/ED. I especially love the changes made to the ED. __________________

2009-09-03, 09:38	Link #405
Kana Futayo is not amused Graphic Designer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Naval Base	What surprised me is this ~su. Spoiler: Tsubasa wo kudasai ~su. Never thought that the song (short, no vocal, no guitar) was previewed on episode 1 __________________

2009-09-04, 10:43	Link #406
M.Marangio Senior Member Join Date: May 2007	Theme Song Award According to ANN, K-On's ending "Don't say 'lazy'" won the Theme Song Award at the 14th Animation Kobe Awards. Link: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...me-kobe-awards ETA: discussion thread for the awards: http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=85909 Last edited by M.Marangio; 2009-09-06 at 03:12.

2009-09-22, 17:06	Link #408
AmyElizzabeth Moo Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Iowa Age: 28	Any information on Ui's or Nodoka's character song?

2009-09-22, 21:13	Link #409
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	As soon as something goes up on either Pony Canyon or the show's website, I'll be in here with the song titles ASAP. Nothing yet, though.

2009-09-23, 16:32	Link #410
AmyElizzabeth Moo Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Iowa Age: 28	Okay, thanks. Oh, not even release dates?

2009-09-23, 19:08	Link #411
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	October 21st. Other than that, almost no information is available.

2009-09-23, 21:26	Link #412
AmyElizzabeth Moo Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Iowa Age: 28	That's a real long time away (to me, September 30th in a long time)

2009-09-25, 14:19	Link #413
Midonin Last Engage Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida	I am a man of my word, however not-actually-in-the-dictionary that word is. Information! To begin, Ui and Nodoka's covers are a lot less covered in multicolored balls than the band. No full-color backgrounds or fancy clothes or versions of "Let's Go!" either. But they are secondary characters, so something less flashy is to be expected. And now for my favorite part. Song titles! Ui "Lovely Sister LOVE" "Oui! Ai Kotoba" (Oui！愛言葉) Nodoka "Coolly Hotty Tension Hi!!" "Prologue" (プロローグ)

2009-09-25, 18:37	Link #414
AmyElizzabeth Moo Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Iowa Age: 28	No "Let's Go?" WTF? But...But...That's one of the things I was looking forward too. I'm looking forward to seeing if Nodoka can sing

2009-09-27, 20:51	Link #416
AmyElizzabeth Moo Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Iowa Age: 28	I found some character song lyrics! Spoiler for Heart Goes Boom!! ENGLISH: A blushing flower, a singing bird I don't stand out at all, so, how? I write a song Finger plucking, Engraving a rhythm When I'm with my friends it's the best, our breaths join as one The bass is essential, no matter what or who it is Is your earthquake resistance OK? You'll be shaken up and down, side to side I'm packing all my feelings into the body of my jazz bass Four seasons a year, 24 hours a day, my roaring heart never stops Bo Boom Boom Boom Boom!! The moon shining, stars shooting up The world is evolving every day, so I can't just do it absent-mindedly The wind coming forth, crossing over a wall If I take a deep breath I'll break from my shell The roots are essential, no matter what life form Search for your dreams and aspirations, to the east, to the west, run on earnestly Absorbed, I entrust the future to these four strings Bewildered, even if I lose my way, I'll pinpoint the right direction by improvising Bo Boom Boom Boom Boom!! This beautiful, deep, bass sound, believe in it and feel it go on I'm packing all my feelings into the body of my jazz bass Four seasons a year, 24 hours a day, my roaring heart never stops Bo Boom Boom Boom Boom!! Day & Night Anytime Boom Boom Boom!! Spoiler for Watashi wa Watashi no Michi o Iku Kanji..can some translate?: Who 求められているのはどんなキャラですか? Haa 知らないけど私は私生きるです So 押して押して押すです引いたら負けです Yeah 猫のよにしなやかに歩いてくんです孤高と孤独が美徳誰にも手なづけられないです…!? なのにハグされたら途端にちから抜けちゃうんです人体は不思議です教科書にも辞書にも克服する方法はないです困るんです Fuu 生まれて約15年先は長いです Haa ちっぽけな私です空は高いです But 見上げるだけじゃヤです負けは嫌いです Yeah 何でもやる、やるですやってやるんです努力と根性が信条どこにも寄り道はしないです…!? なのに鯛焼き不意に出されたら立ち止まっちゃうんですおやつは偉大です「"あーん"てしてよ」なんて言われたらオートマティックに口があいちゃうんです不器用ですだから頑固なんですだけど空気も読んでいたいんですもしみんなが喜ぶなら猫耳だって装着するです!! なんでなんでハグされたら途端にちから抜けちゃうんです人体は不思議です日なたみたいな体温が好きです柔らかな人肌弱いんですぬき足さし足しのび足坂道花道茨道私は私の道を行くキミも一緒にどうです? 先輩後輩クラスメイトメル友リア友彼・彼女みんなでみんなの道を行くそこのけそこのけです! ぬき足さし足しのび足坂道花道茨道私は私の道を行くキミも一緒にどうです? 先輩後輩クラスメイトメル友リア友彼・彼女みんなでみんなの道を行くそこのけそこのけです! Spoiler for Humming Bird English: Now, let's open the door of the birdcage in the heart Let's take off nobly and sing freely What color is the new sky? How is the seven colors of the rainbow? I'm going to see how the world is, being filled with the wind You can see brilliant miracles lying beyond excitements I will meet the challenges, every day is a majestic adventure Spreading the wings, I take a deep breath and all I have to do is to believe I want to leave myself to me, not anybody else Like chirping to awaken a sleeping bud in the forest in a dense fog Let's resonate with my friends from heart to heart Truly important things can't be seen and touched So, don't break them, you can make them eternal Walk up by yourself to twinkling and dazzling smiles The step leads to the future, encounters are irreplaceable jewels Telling dreams and making a commitment to one another, all that reamains is to mutually support I will be your help as much as I could all the time You can see brilliant miracles lying beyond excitements I will meet the challenges, every day is a majestic adventure Spreading the wings, I take a deep breath and all I have to do is believe I'm sure I can go farther, into the eternal sky Spoiler for Hello Little Girl English: Deep inside my chest, there is a little girl. All she wants is a pure thing, fluffy and glistening. Please, gently call out to that girl - Because even if you can’t see her clearly, she is my true self… It’s me, Call me. When a heart that breaks easily is decorated with frills, it twinges and cries out. The day she finds love that is sweeter, sweeter than anything like chocolate Is what she is dreaming of. There is a lost and confused girl. She simply writes out her heartbeats and her tears with her left hand. Someone, firmly pull that girl along - Because as the night goes on, she becomes afraid and unable to move… It’s me, Guide me. If you dress a soft girl who tends to retreat in chiffon, will she become a little stronger? A self that doesn’t just look down with her cheeks red, red like ripe strawberries Is what she wants to show. It’s me, Call me. When a heart that breaks easily is decorated with frills, it twinges and cries out. The day she finds love that is sweeter, sweeter than anything like chocolate Is what she is dreaming of. Notice her, call out to her, invite her. She’s right here – that little girl. Spoiler for Jaja Uma Way to Go Kanji...translate please...: ただ独りきりじゃ知ることなかったgrooveへじゃじゃ馬つれて引っかき回すよだって嬉しくて楽しいコトバじゃ言えないまっすぐに届けピュアでピーキーなMy Sound ちっちゃなボディは私の分身抱えて一歩踏み出す道場破り真面目がツインテ引いてもgot to go 出逢えた仲間と離れたくない play どんな時も自主練play 新入りですが・・・ミュージシャン!! 今背伸びして見た憧れだったstageへ絶対行くんだ目を閉じても耳を澄ませばわかる自分の居場所理屈じゃないね? ハート震えるNew World カラーはキャンディアップル本気の証カラ回りしてても同情は無用ゆるすぎな空気さえ慣れたらway to go この仲間じゃなきゃなんかダメなんだ peace どんな事も We can make peace 笑顔にできちゃう…。マジシャン!? 全然昨日まで予想もしてなかったgigをじゃじゃ馬つれて暴れ倒すよ 150cmのパワーぶっ放したい無限に翔んでけコアでキューティなMy Soul yes どんな時も I wanna say yes 目指してんのは・・・テクニシャン!! ただ独りきりじゃ知ることなかったgrooveへじゃじゃ馬つれて引っかき回すよだって嬉しくて楽しいコトバじゃ言えないまっすぐに届けピュアでピーキーなMy Sound じゃじゃ馬がかき鳴らす願いは、みんなでlaughing out loud jump jump follow you up everywhere, I love so amazing & fantastic New World じゃじゃ馬がかき鳴らす願いは、みんなでlaughing out loud jump jump follow you up everywhere, I love so amazing & fantastic My New World

2009-09-28, 20:14	Link #418
MadModBassist That funky dude himself Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Where it's circular on the outside and high in the middle.	Seeing as this is the music discussion thread for K-ON!'s music... Anyone notice how strange the music is theory-wise? I've noticed that just about every song, if not all, contains interesting notes strung with other interesting notes. For example, a common recurring pattern is F#-Bb-B, which can be heard in Don't Say Lazy and Fuwa Fuwa Time. Cagayake! Girls utilizes the minor scale very well, and then jumps back into major for the end of the bass riff. (Oh yeah, I should mention that I'm referring to the bass lines, but for the most part Yui plays the same chords). But yeah, anyone else notice that the people playing the music aren't just actual pop band-talented people and really have a fair degree of talent and knowledge of theory when it comes to composing? Just thought I'd throw that out there for possible discussion.

2009-09-28, 20:26	Link #419
Ithekro Gamilas Falls Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Republic of California Age: 46	I would assume that is so that it seems like the same person (Mio) is writting all the songs. __________________