The Merry Christmas A Long Time Ago

December 5, 2008

<Itsuka no merry christmas>, a song made by veteran Japanese band B’Z, is meant to be a song sang from a single, male, perspective. Due to the love of this song,other Japanese singers have been singing this song. There are duets being sang, although the song was not meant to be. Jpop princess Hamasaki Ayumi also sang this song in 1999. Below are the duet versions of the song. Both versions have a different style to it. Hamasaki Ayumi’s version is sadder, whereas Amuro Namie’s one is more upbeat. Enjoy!

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I Want To See You

November 29, 2008

A sweet love song conveying strong desires to see the other person, more than any one else in his world. This song is easily one of the most emotional and bitter in the world of Japanese music. Much reminiscing, regrets and hopes of seeing the person again is well spread out through this wonderful song. The singer’s melancholic vibratos adds to the sorrow of this masterpiece.

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December Love Songs

November 27, 2008

<12gatsu no love song> has been written in 4 languages. This post shows the original Japanese version, as well as the Chinese and English versions. The Chinese version in this post is sang by Gackt only. The original one is a duet of Gackt and his Chinese friend singer Wang Lee Hom. All the versions have different meanings but are great songs to listen to.

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December Love Song Best Performance

November 24, 2008

In November 31 of Year 2007, Gackt sang a very special version of <12gatsu no love song> in Beijing. This live version is a mix of the Chinese and Japanese versions. Not only that, he also sang with with the most emotions and power, surpassing even his CD versions. What a musician!


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I Want To Hold You Tight Once More

November 23, 2008

<Last Song>-Gackt

Another wonderful, bitter-sweet love song. This song portrays a picture of a lonely man reminiscing about his love in the cold days of winter. He missed her so badly that all he wants now is to see her and hold her tightly just once more. That would be his wish, until he finally crumbles away from the sorrow and snow.

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