Shoxx presents Kwaidan

Okay, I know that this isn't the most original idea, but what's a girl to do when she keeps getting J-rock style clothes for her dolls, but do a band photoshoot? Come see a photo essay of and interview with the newest stars on the J-rock scene, Kwaidan:



Go here for the full story:

http://hedonia.net/dollfieville/gallery/groups/kwaidan/kwaidan1.html

Oh, I made a couple of the pics bigger than I usually do, but hopefully it isn't too slow loading.

Enjoy!
Kelly

 

Actually, the film is based on the book and it really was one of my favorites when I was a child and still is. Very scary and atmospheric -- a must-see!

Thank you, everyone, for your nice comments! It seems like Hana is pretty popular and here I thought the boys would get all the attention.

zoi-no-miko -- I'm curious why you *gasped* about a female vocalist. I know it's not common in a J-rock band and Hana might seem like a quiet spooky chick, but she can belt it out with the best of them. :wink:

I'm not sure if anyone got it, but I listed Mitsu as playing the bass and the "ki". The "ki" are actually two sticks that are struck together at the beginning and end of scenes in kabuki plays. I just thought that it was funny that those are the traditional instruments he plays.

Many hugs!
Kelly

 

That's what I thought too. And I love Sheena Ringo!

 

Tara -- I'm glad that you enjoyed the story and the rest of my site! Thanks!!! I love your siggy -- Heinlein is my favorite SF writer and I can totally identify with the sentiment!

Thank you, Descending Twilight! I couldn't resist the coat for 800yen in the sale box at the Volks Akihabara store, but now that I've tried it, I would have gladly paid full price.

Emera -- I had fun setting up the shoot, but it was tough to keep the contrast balanced with Mitsu. Had to delete a bunch of pics that were otherwise fine, but he was blown (too bright).

That is too funny about "quick egg". I should run titles past Devon before I decide on them. I actually don't know what it means in Japanese, but I do know that technically it is spelled "kaidan" and "kwaidan" is the spelling used for the book/movie in English speaking countries.

Thanks again everyone!
Kelly

 

You know, I realized that there are probably a lot of people who have no idea what Shoxx is -- it's a Japanese Visual-Kei magazine with great photo essays and interviews (which I can't read very well, but they often sound a bit like the one in my story).

Thanks!
Kelly

 

There's always room for more groupies backstage! Send them on!

 

Oh, god, Zoi! I could kiss you! I've seen pics of this band before and loved their look, but the name was in kanji and had no idea how it was spelled in romanji. I even asked Devon to read it for me, but the pronounciation is different in Chinese than Japanese. Now I just need to track down some of their CDs! Thank you, thank you!!!

And thank you, Az!