Category Archive for Visual Kei + Music
JASMINE YOU, BASSIST OF VISUAL KEI BAND VERSAILLES, HAS DIED.
Jasmine You (bassist of Visual Kei band Versailles) has been in my thoughts ever since I heard he was in ill health. Earlier today, I received sad news… according to the Versailles official website, Jasmine You has passed away. The urgent bulletin states that the as soon as his family is notified, more details will be reported to fans. Understandably, Versailles’ touring and recording activities will be postponed for the time being.
I’m crushed. I saw Jasmine You perform last October at Shibuya-O-West (concert report here) – and his stage presence was mesmerizing; Jasmine was the picture of grace. A few of my friends knew him personally and always said he was a gentle soul. Big hugs all around; let’s keep his family and friends in our thoughts during this devastating time.
Have you seen Versailles in concert? What are your favorite memories of Jasmine You?
Song of the Day #172: Versailles – Ascendead
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: MANA SAMA & KOZI PERFORM IN TOKYO! MOI DIX MOIS LIVE CONCERT, DEEP SANCTUARY TOUR, MALICE MIZER VISUAL KEI.
Malice Mizer veterans Mana sama and Kozi are reunited on their Deep Sanctuary tour! I saw Moi dix Mois & Kozi perform live at Ebisu Liquidroom in Tokyo, Japan (July 19, 2009). In this video, La Carmina and friends report on the concert experience…
† Japanese Goth fashion: we’re wearing Alice Auaa, New Rock, Innocent World, vintage.
† Kozi’s performance: we have a renewed appreciation for his music. To our surprise, Kozi sang all the songs himself and included tracks from Eve of Destiny.
† The god(ess) known as Mana-sama: he touched us! The footage of Moi dix Mois speaks for itself.
† Deep Sanctuary merchandise: Mana’s custom ESP guitar with a light-up blue cross.
† Best moment: for the encore, everyone put on tour T-shirts… then Kozi and Mana came out arm in arm and performed a song together.
What’s the verdict on Kozi’s polka dot pierrot pants? Hot or not?
And what do you think of the show? As I mentioned before, Mana isn’t massively popular in Japan any more. Gackt sells out stadium arenas, whereas this venue held fewer than a thousand people and had tickets at the door…
More videos to come on my channel (thanks for subscribing!).
Song of the Day #165: Moi dix Mois + Kozi performing live in Tokyo
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