This is the most recently released album by BoA, and contains one of my favourite songs sung by her, Only One, which is also the main song on the album. It's upbeat, but still has a full amount of sweetness - probable the best album for lovers of upbeat songs who wish for a bit of a change. In this album, there is collaborations with SHINee and Super Junior members, so those who are more fond of other artists may find this album interesting too.
Statistics
Title: Only One
Artist: BoA
Release Date: 22nd July 2012
Language: Korean
Genre/Style: Ballad/Dance Pop/K-Pop
Album Number: BoA's 7th Full Album
Bit rate: 320kbps
Tracklist:
01. Only One
02. The Shadow
03. 네모난 바퀴 (Hope)
04. Not Over U'
05. The Top
06. Mayday! Mayday! (너에게 닿기를 간절히 외치다)
07. One Dream (Feat. HENRY Of Super Junior and KEY Of SHINee)
08. Only One (Inst.)
09. The Shadow (Inst.)
Music Videos from Songs in the Album:
Only One (Dance Version)
The Shadow
Downloads: SendSpace 4Shared (Premium 4Shared account holders only (not my fault))
Hope you guys like the album x Please comment :) If you know any other file sharing sites you wish the download to go up on in future, please tell me, since 4Shared has changed it's policy~
Please don't nag me about copyright or I'll have to show you a reeeeeaaalllly long thingy that they put up to fight for Vocaloid album distribution. You really don't wanna read it...
IU has a great compilation of pictures on her website! And especially for you, I've put together some of my favourites to show you.
So~ without further ado, here is my faves <3
IU - IU...IM
IU - Spring of a Twenty-Year Old
IU - REAL
IU - Last Fantasy
IU - Last Fantasy
IU - Spring of a Twenty Year Old
M favorite is the one from last fantasy~ she looks really pretty. You can get all of these pictures and more off IU's official website.
Enjoy~
p.s. sorry about the short post~ it'll be better next time. I've been preparing a lon g post and didn't finish it so needed a shorter one to fill the time gap x
Well, the first task would be to find a decent video editing software, but which one do you use?
I've been looking around lately, trying out the so called 'best' programs to use, and I have compiled a list for you guys to see which is the best to use.
After all, there is only advice on editing the videos, but we need advice on adding subtitles! NOTE to you guys: These reviews are mainly negative - but as most programs out there are lacking! 1. Windows Movie Maker
According to just about anyone, Wndows Movie Maker is the best choice, but for Windows XP users, it is just about useless for subtitles. The only available version for XP adds text in huge letters across the video, and this is useless when deciding you want to sub an animated PV. It also does not let you edit mp4 files, so you have to convert them before you can sub them. The new version is said to be a lot better, but concidering I have XP...moving on...
2. AVS Video Editor
This video editor is pure genius when it comes to the general program. It is easy to use, and although can tend to lag, has a huge variety in what you do with text. It would be my top pick, but it always comes down to one thing: Price. If you download the free version, it still seems miraculous in the beginning, as it still has a huge variety in features. However, at the end of your creation, when it comes to converting the video, it places a strange red watermark in the centre of the video - unless you buy the full version. There is also lots of variety in the format you save it as, which can be a big bonus. But unless you're willing to pay for your creations, I'd give this download a miss, or all your end results will end in disaster.
3. VideoPad Video Editor
This video editor is quite good, but hard to get to grips with.People who haven't used the program before can struggle, and it is difficult and lags. The text is also force-ably placed at the bottom of the video. I'd avoid this program - unless you are REALLY struggling for software. It has a good variety of colours, however, and sizing the text isn't a problem.There is also a page on the website, also, where you can submit your ideas for the program. I myself have submitted a comment on subtitle adding. Also, there may be a time limit to how long you can keep the free version - I didn't keep it long enough to find out!
THE CONCLUSION
Don't download software for adding subtitles, unless you're prepared to pay for full versions of things such as AVS. The free software has many limitations, but it seems that text is nearly always what they limit. I would advise you to get a crack instead of paying, but not only will this damage the company that makes the software, but it will harm you as you can spend hours looking for a version that works, which can clog up your computer and pick up viruses. One thing you could do, is use internet software, but often this can add water marks and other random things you don't necisarilly want. I will add links if I find any good ones later, but so far the results are minor.
Overall, however, AVS Video Editor was the winner for the task. It was easy to use and had lots of variety, they only real problem being the obvious price. It can lag, but that is generally down to your own computer, so when processing videos it is best to have that program running alone.
Korean singer and actress, IU is one of the most popular Korean singers, her voice being cute and unique. IU's name originates from the phrase 'I and You', symbolising we can become one through music. She is often referred to as the 'nations little sister' due to her personality.
At the beginning, IU's talents were less recognised, her actually recognition being the year after when she released tracks such as Boo and Marshmallow. She later received more status - as she released a song for the TV show 'We Got Married' with 2AM's Seulong, and later even more when she began acting in popular TV dramas such as 'Dream High' in 2011.
IU is one of my favourite Korean Singers, 3rd of BoA and SHINee. She has a really sweet voice that really brings out my inner fangirl (LOL). She is a real fresh sound to the K-Pop industry, and I hope to see a lot more of her about, (especially being one of my favourite characters in my favourite drama...). I find her songs are really delightful - and would advise any lover of cute to listen to her songs :)
Statistics
Birth Name: Lee Ji-eun
Birthday: May 16th 1993 (Age 19) Height: 162cm/5'3.6''ft
Weight: 44.9kg/99lb
Bloodtype: A
Debut Date: September 18th 2008
Genre/s: Ballad/Pop/K-Pop
Debut Album: Lost and Found (Mini Album, Released September 24th 2008)
Record Label: Loen Entertainment
Active in: South Korea, Japan
IU has currently released 2 full albums and 4 mini albums (this figure is an estimate, please feel free to tell me the real amount).
IU Music Example:
Marshmallow - Released12th November 2009
Debatably the most popular Vocaloid ever, Hatsune Miku's mascot has appeared in the form of everything from figurines to concerts. Being one of my favourite Vocaloids, I feel it fit to post my next topic on her.
Data on Hatsune Miku
Name: Hatsune Miku
Voice Provider: Saki Fujita
Versions: CV01 Hatsune Miku, CV01 Hatsune Miku Append (Creating Miku English Version+Planning V3 Hatsune Miku)
Release Date: August 31st 2007 (Original Miku), April 30th 2010 (Miku Append)
Language/s: Japanese
Official Web page: http://www.crypton.co.jp/mp/pages/prod/vocaloid/cv01.jsp
Strengths: (Original) Very unlikely to loose her original sweet tone, stronger 'attack' notes, results more favourable to new users. (Append) Can be made to resemble voice provider, has variety in tone and volume.
Weaknesses: (Original) Doesn't sound very realistic, nor compares to her voice provider, voice not very smooth. (Append) If not used in variety, songs can song bad - so not very favourable to new users, Hard to distinguish between Light and Vivid voice banks.
Append Voice banks Available: Sweet, Dark, Soft, Light, Vivid, Solid. Mascot Data:
Birthday: August 31st
Age: 16
Gender: Female
Height: 5'02''/158cm
Weight: 92.4lbs/42kg
Mascot Item: Spring Onion
Appearance: (for official appearances, see images)
Original Append
Hatsune Miku
Hatsune Miku Append
Technical Information Original
Optimum Tempo: 70 ~ 150 BPM
Optimum Range: A3 ~ E5
Optimum Genre: Pop Idol/Pop Dance
There are absolutely loads of Vocaloid songs and PVs, but I'd like to introduce you to a really good one - JITTER DOLL!
It is a really upbeat song with a PV that is quite down-scale - but attracted me as of its complexity...and of course because it was catchy. There are multiple Vocaloids who have covered this song, all who have done so incredibly well, my favourite being Gakupo V3's version.
Obviously, I also mentioned the different versions of this song. I'll post them below. Please take a listen :)
Cover: Kagamine Len
I found this cover really good, as it was clearer than most but still quite deep. It also has the full PV attached.
MP3: 4Shared
Cover: Kamui Gakupo V3 Native
This one is my favourite. Although his voice is not as loud compared to the music, his tone really suits the song, being is all deep and husky.
MP3: 4Shared Cover: UTAUloid's Ritsu Namine
This is one of the most popular covers of the song. UTAUloid is a really hard program to get voices spot on, but the person who created this used the mascot's voice in a lower octave - making it (in my opinion) one of the best UTAUloid covers made. By the way, before anyone asks - Ritsu is in fact a guy who dresses as a female...
MP3: 4Shared
So, now they're all down...which one is your favourite? I know there is tough competition, but I suppose everyone will have their fave :)
Although this song was release quite a while ago, it's my new current addiction. Charming, sweet and upbeat, I adore it!
This is my type of Music Video, as it is an addicting song, without anything aimed at girls that's suggestive (they should save it for the guys...). Here is the video on YouTube:
Sung by: IU
Release Date: 12th November 2009
Album: IU...IM (IU's Second Mini Album)
Genre: K-Pop
MP3 Download: 4Shared
You're special, And perfect. You've been analysed and compared, And you're different from the others (definitely boy~),
I am wretched, And insufficient, Oh silly me, Am I staring at you again?
Why am I doing this?
While thinking about you, La La Oh La, I could fly to the sky,
What should I do? You are walking towards me, Then all I hear is "blah, blah", I can't hear any of your words,
The time goes tic-tock tic-tock.. Then it stops!
Marshmallow! Marshmallow! It's so sweet...
Marshmallow! Marshmallow! Could this be love?
It's so soft, soft, soft, It's just so soft,
Girl girl, baby girl,
Clap, Clap and let it go! Plump like a jelly, Soft like a cookie, Boy boy, baby boy boy, (It's a marshmallow!)
I'm shy, And worrisome,
When I think about you, my face turns red.
Why am I doing this?
While thinking about you, La La Oh La I could fly to the sky,
What should I do?
You're walking towards me, (say what?) Then you ask for a date, (oh gosh!) I'm addicted to your voice, Everyone, Shhh! So I can hear!
Marshmallow! Marshmallow! It's so sweet,
Marshmallow! Marshmallow! Could this be love?
It's so soft, soft, soft, It's just so soft, Girl girl, baby girl,
Clap Clap and let it go! Plump like a jelly, Soft like a cookie, Boy boy, baby boy boy,
I must've slept, When I opened my eyes, Everything was gone like a dream, I'm gonna sleep so I can meet you again...
Marshmallow! Marshmallow! It's so sweet,
Marshmallow! Marshmallow! Could this be love?
It's so soft, soft, soft, It's just so soft, Girl girl, baby girl,
Clap Clap and let it go! Plump like a jelly,
Soft like a cookie,
Boy boy, baby boy boy!
IU on a Rocking Horse
I absolutely adore this music video! The giant Marshmallow man is ever so cute...you just want to go up to it and squish it <3 My only problem is that there isn't enough pictures of it on the internet... I only found a couple of icons in Google...boo... I hope IU creates many more songs like this, because she is really unique to other artists who just try to produce the best dance track they can.
But trying to ignore my super fan girl outburst, what does everyone else of IU's video? What other tracks of hers do you like? Opinions?
I'm now completely obsessed with the 'Dream High' Drama, and now I just can't stop listening to the music, even though I stopped watching it more than a month ago!
So to show my appriciation, I'm sharing the OST here for you to download.
Drama Information:
Network : KBS2
Episodes : 16
Aired : January 3rd - February 28th 2011
Language : Korean
Casts : Kim Soo Hyun, Suzy, Taecyeon, Eunjung, Wooyoung, IU, Park Jin Young, Uhm Ki Joon
Track List:
01. Dream High
02. Someday
03. My Valentine
04. Don't Forget (If)
05. Maybe
06. Can't I Love You
07. Don't Go
08. A Part of This Dream
Okay, so now all of the album tracks are finished, you will know that many more songs that are not original to Dream High, also appear in the Drama. I have made a full compilation at the top of this post if you wish to download them all, but otherwise, I have just put a favourite here for you to download.
I hope you guys like this, as it took absolutely forever to put together! Thanks a lot :)
If any links are broken, please tell me and I'll find another working link.
Okay, here is a few of Hatsune Miku songs that I've took quite a lot of interest in this week.
I've decided to post a few songs every now and then for you guys to view - saves you taking ages browsing YouTube for the best songs to download or watch. Sadly for some fans, I won't be posting any Vocalo-Electro music, as there are so many similar videos and I'm not a big fan. Here, you are most likely to see PVs, popular and less popular, or my favourite picks off the site. Thanks for listening, and here are the tunes ~ <3
Heart Rhythm - Hatsune Miku Append
So jingly and sweet, this video is almost impossible to ignore.It's simply but lovely, and thought it quite a nice one to share.
Composer: 融合P
Illustrator: 真理恵
English Translation: AmeSubs
Watch on NicoNicoDouga: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm18374667
MP3: 4Shared
Chaining Intention - Hatsune Miku
This PV is just amazing in so many ways. Although it is produced via MMD (MikuMikuDance), it is still one of the top PVs on YouTube. It was produced for Japan's 4th MMD competition, and actually won! And in my opinion, competition was tough in cup 4 (especially if you compare it to cup 1's winner).
I love this PV. It's just plain adorable. Sure, everyone's heard of melt, as the creator is super famous, but this is the first time I actually watched the PV. I think it matches perfectly, as it is cute and sweet.
BoA is a Korean solo artist, active in South Korea, Japan, and the United
States. Her name can be
an acronym for Best of Asia or Beat of Angel.
She was discovered by SM
Entertainment talent agents and in 2000, after two years of training,
she released ID; Peace B, her debut Korean album, and is now known by many of her fans as the 'queen of K-Pop'.
My opinions on BoA are actually really good - she was one of the people that actually got me in to K-Pop. Many people have a more negative view on BoA, however, as her American debut was a little disappointing. But her comeback in Korean has made up for that, with songs such as 'Only One' and 'Hurricane Venus' showing off all her skills.
BoA has also collaborated with many high-profile artists, such as Westlife ,M-Flo and the Backstreet Boys Howie D, and working with artists such as Akon for her third album release.
Statistics
Birth Name: Kwon Bo-A
Birthdate: 5th November 1986
Height: 162cm
Weight: 42kg
Bloodtype: AB
Debut Date: 25th August 2000 (Korea), 30th May 2001 (Japan), 14th October 2008 (America)
Genres: Pop, K-Pop, Electro-Pop, Dance-Pop, R&B
Debut Album: ID: Peace B
Active In: South Korea, Japan, America
BoA has currently released 15 Studio Albums and 34 Singles.
BoA Music Example:
Only One (Dance Version) - Released 22nd August 2012
Recently come across a K-Pop music Video on YouTube, that is apparently very popular (but I'd never seen it before in my life...)
Despite this, I thought Troublemakers self named music video was rather enticing. Here is the video on YouTube:
Sung by: HyunA (from 4Minutes) and Jan Hyun Seung (from BEAST)
Release Date: 1st December 2011
Album: Trouble Maker (EP) Mini Album
Genre: K-Pop, Dance
Mp3 Download: 4Shared
Featured in: Dream High Drama, Kahi Drama
Korean Lyrics: http://www.musicelyrics.com/hyuna-hyunseung-trouble-maker-lyrics/
English Lyrics:
1!2!3!
When I see your eyes, I’m a trouble maker
When I stand next to you, I’m a trouble maker
Little bit more more more
As I go more more more
Now I can’t help my own heart
So you can’t forget me, I keep standing in front of you again
Your heart, so I can’t shake it and get out of it
I steal your lips again and run far away
I’m a Trou a a a ble! Trouble! Trou! Trouble Maker!
Trouble Maker!
Trouble Maker!
Trouble Maker!
Trouble Maker!
I’m going to bite your heart and run away like a cat
You’re going to keep getting ruffled, come up in front of me and let your anger out
My sexy walk will arouse inside your head
My inwardly skinship, your eyes are saying “I can’t take it any longer, I’m going to die”
As it continues I fall in deeper, the more I know, I’m liking you more baby
I think I’m drunk with the thoughts of you lady
I never never never stop!
So you can’t forget me, I keep standing in front of you again
Your heart, so I can’t shake it and get out of it
I steal your lips again and run far away
I’m a Trou a a a ble! Trouble! Trou! Trouble Maker!
Trouble Maker!
Trouble Maker!
Trouble Maker!
Trouble Maker!
How would I be able to contain you inside my heart (Trouble Maker)
Now I’m just going to go with how I feel
I never never stop!
I can’t stop
So you can’t forget me, I keep standing in front of you again
Your heart, so I can’t shake it and get out of it
I steal your lips again and run far away
I’m a Trou a a a ble! Trouble! Trou! Trouble Maker!
Trouble Maker!
Trouble Maker!
Trouble Maker!
Trouble Maker!
My opinions on the music video are quite both sided. I find the song is greatly catchy, but the video concentrates too much on HyunA's body (mainly her a***), whichI don't really want a view of, and there isn't enough views of Hyun Seung, which is the body I really want to look at (lol). The music though is why I like this, as the song is nice and upbeat, so is quite addicting when you get into it.
But despite the endless views of HyunA's butt, do you guys like the video? What are your opinions?
Creator here, just giving my first ever editorial message.
I'll be doing these every now and then, to give updates on how the blog is doing and how updates on my posting.
I've Found the Cutest way of sprucing up the blog!
WIDGETS!
For all of you that own a blog, you'll know you can add little gadgets and widgets to help personalise your blog.
For those that don't, take a look around the blog and you'll notice things like the blog archive, and the cute cat in the bottom left corner. These are all little things called widgets.
Here is a tutorial on how to add widgets you've discovered on other sites into your blog: Foreign Blog (But still easy to understand)
I knew about widgets before, but I've only just figured that there are a wide variety of things you can do with these little gems.
There are loads and loads of Miku-chan's images all over the net. So are there any more good ones to add to your collection?
All of the images here are off my photobucket account, so collected across the entire internet, so may not have a fixed location for where it came from.
I may post more at a later date, as my current photobucket had 322 pictures just in the normal Miku folder (there is many I like). Just in case you want to see my folder now, here is the link:
If you have any recommendations, post me a link :) I'd be happy to see them. Although I've got more than 300 pictures, it doesn't seem that many when you've had them a while.
There are a couple more I also liked, but since a lot of my pictures were the same size they didn't fold into the post very well. I'll post them at a later point.
Best Winter Miku - Smiling Miku
My personal favourite is 'Sunset Miku', so far. What's yours?
VY2 isn't the most popular of the Vocaloid 2's, but he's one of m favourites. So which songs are his best?
Fanmade Image of VY2 Yuuma
I'll give 5 of his best promotional videos, in any order, with their information. I know it is tough finding videos by him, but there are still many which stand out.
If anyone does not know about VY2 Yuuma, you can get more information on this post here:
Yay! An original song by VY2. It's one of the popular songs by him, even though the title and lyrics are a little strange. It shows off his voice really well - and I think people have watched it more not knowing what the title is, as the one with the highest views is posted in Japanese. (And for those of you who don't know, a Loquad is a Chinese fruit)
This is one of the most popular of VY2 songs, and has a really good PV to go with the song. Sadly, its a cover, and it would have been so much better to realise it as an original song.
Such a sweet song for him to sing, and I must say, it may be my personal favourite. Even the picture used is so sweet, and I hope more songs like this get uploaded to the internet.
I like this video as it shows a lot of the potential of VY2's voice. He is one of the only Vocaloids that can perform successful low notes, and it gives a good show.
