Contest Archive

[destiny4ever]

A new Music Contest Round has begun and this time the contenders are the opening songs from the Spring 2010 Anime Season !! So please come and support your favorite OP.


The winner of this round will get some information about the song and the singer posted in the Contest winner thread and it will also feature the names of the members who voted for the song.

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Every new anime season not only bring us some fun, cool, and interesting series, but also some great opening songs as well. Here are some of the openings from the Spring 2010 Anime Season (the openings are from series that have a thread in the Otaku Theater.)

Opening Themes:

Angel Beats!

Arakawa Under the Bridge OP 1

Arakawa Under the Bridge OP 2

B Gata H Kei

Giant Killing

House of Five Leaves

Kaichou Wa Maid-Sama!

RAINBOW: Nisha Rokubo no Shichinin

Senkou no Night Raid

[Jaymie]

Angel Beats! for me.

[destiny4ever]

Yes, I like “My Soul, Your Beats!” very much too. The piano is so beautiful in that song. I haven’t read the translation of the song yet, but it gives off a very nostalgic and bittersweet feeling when you listen to it.

Here’s the full version of the song:

My Soul, Your Beats!/Brave Song
Artist: Lia

Btw, are you watching Angel Beats Jaymie?

[<.Haruka.>]

I'm torn between the two OP songs of Arakawa under the Bridge, can i vote two?
Oh well, I finally decided to vote for the OP 2 song of AUB (sister ♥ maria ftw!)

Also i found somewhere the OP 2 of AUB with english sub (though try to check out if the translation is correct because I can't understand japanese well..)

[destiny4ever]

Oh well, I finally decided to vote for the OP 2 song of AUB (sister ♥ maria ftw!)

Great choice, Sakura-chan! And ITA, Sister x Maria ftw!

Also i found somewhere the OP 2 of AUB with english sub (though try to check out if the translation is correct because I can't understand japanese well..)

Iirc, I read the same translation when I watched that episode, so I guess the translation is correct…

And even though the lyrics are pretty mean and sound as if Maria is insulting Sister (well…she really is ), I do think that is Maria’s bizarre and sadistic way to show her love for Sister.

(OT: Love your new sig! Maria, Sister and Stella as a family look so cute and lethal at the same time)

[Gecko Moria]

I'm glad the Otaku Cafe staff decided to do another one of these music contests

Angels Beats: I love the piano (played by the ever-graceful Angel) behind the lyrics.
Honorable mentions to B Gata H Kei and Kaichou Wa Maid-Sama!

By the way, you might want to change the link on House of Five Leaves, the video seems to have been removed.

[destiny4ever]

Angels Beats: I love the piano (played by the ever-graceful Angel) behind the lyrics.

As I said before, the piano is absolutely wonderful during that song. And since the piano is one of my favorite musical instruments, it just makes me enjoy that song even more. The lyrics of the song are very nice too:

Here are the lyrics and translation of the song.

[Lyrics] Angel Beats! OP – My Soul, Your Beats! [Lia]

I haven’t voted yet because I’m still trying to decide what song to vote for, my choices are:

Angel Beats!, Giant Killing, and Senkou no Night Raid.

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The poll will close tomorrow at 06:54 PM, so you have 1 more day to vote guys. Come and support your favorite OP and help to break the current tie!!!

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It was a very close contest between Angel Beats, Giant Killing and RAINBOW: Nisha Rokubo no Shichinin, but with 4 votes Giant Killing is the winner of this music contest.

I would like to thank to all the members who voted and participated in this contest. Arigato!!

[destiny4ever]

Round 5 Winner

Title: My Story ~Mada Minu Ashita e~

Artist: THE CHERRY COKES

CD Release: 2010/06/02

Tracks:
01. My story ~まだ見ぬ明日へ~
02. Shining days
03. My story ~まだ見ぬ明日へ~ inst.
04. Shining days inst.

Opening Themes:

4 votes - Giant Killing

3 votes - Angel Beats!

3 votes - RAINBOW: Nisha Rokubo no Shichinin

1 vote - Arakawa Under the Bridge OP 1

1 vote - Arakawa Under the Bridge OP 2

1 vote - Kaichou Wa Maid-Sama!

0 vote - B Gata H Kei

0 vote - House of Five Leaves

0 votes - Senkou no Night Raid

My Story ~Mada Minu Ashita e~ (full version)

Original / Romaji Lyrics

United we stand, Fly a flag 風を受け止めて
United we stand, Fly a flag kaze wo uke tome te
United we stand, Fly a flag たなびけ勝利のFlag
United we stand, Fly a flag tanabike shouri no Flag


遥かなゴールを信じて 走り続けて行け
haruka na go^ru wo shinji te hashiri tsuduke te ike
日々夢紡ぐ者達へ 降り注げ光よ
hibi yume tsumugu mono tachi he ori sosoge hikari yo
汗は裏切らないって くちびる噛み締め
ase ha uragira naitte kuchibiru kami shime
何度も立ち上がり 大地を駆け抜ける
nando mo tachiagari daichi wo kake nuke ru
夢に終わりはないって 目を輝かせ
yume ni owari hanaitte me wo kagayaka se

Let's start now Giant Killing
For the right, Hold on tight


United we stand, Fly a flag 風を受け止めて
United we stand, Fly a flag kaze wo uke tome te
United we stand, Fly a flag たなびけ勝利のFlag
United we stand, Fly a flag tanabike shouri no Flag


僅かな希望信じて 挑み続けて行け
wazuka na kibou shinji te idomi tsuduke te ike
過ち恐れぬ者達よ 越えて行けその涙を
ayamachi osore nu mono tachi yo koe te ike sono namida wo
汗は裏切らないって くちびる噛み締め
ase ha uragira naitte kuchibiru kami shime
何度も立ち上がり 大地を駆け抜ける
nando mo tachiagari daichi wo kake nuke ru
夢に終わりはないって 目を輝かせ
yume ni owari hanaitte me wo kagayaka se

Let's start now Giant Killing
For the right, Hold on tight
My story


明日を待ちきれなくて もがいたあの夜
ashita wo machi kirenakute mogaitaano yoru
人知れず流した 涙に夢は宿る
hitoshirezu nagashi ta namida ni yume ha yadoru
時が流れていつか 挫けそうな時
toki ga nagare teitsuka kujike souna toki
君と見た景色が 胸の奥によみがえる
kun to mita keshiki ga mune no oku niyomigaeru


汗は裏切らないって くちびる噛み締め
ase ha uragira naitte kuchibiru kami shime
何度も立ち上がり 大地を駆け抜ける
nando mo tachiagari daichi wo kake nuke ru
夢に終わりはないって 目を輝かせ
yume ni owari hanaitte me wo kagayaka se

Let's start now Giant Killing
For the right, Hold on tight
My story　・・・　Forever



English Translation (I couldn’t find the translation of the song so I google-translated the song)

United we stand, Fly a flag to take the wind
United we stand, Fly a flag of victory Tanabike Flag

Go believing been running a distant goal
The light descends to spin it their dream every day
Clenching lips betray me sweat
Repeatedly run through the earth rise
The end of the first dream it's not shining

Let's start now Giant Killing
For the right, Hold on tight

United we stand, Fly a flag to take the wind
United we stand, Fly a flag of victory Tanabike Flag

Go a bit of hope continues to defy belief
The tears we'll go over their mistakes are not afraid
Clenching lips betray me sweat
Repeatedly run through the earth rise
The end of the first dream it's not shining

Let's start now Giant Killing
For the right, Hold on tight
My story

Can not Hardly Wait for tomorrow night that struggled
Dwells in the secret dream Tears
Someday when I'm crushed when flows
Come on the scene saw you in my heart

Clenching lips betray me sweat
Repeatedly run through the earth rise
The end of the first dream it's not shining

Let's start now Giant Killing
For the right, Hold on tight
My story • • • Forever

THE CHERRY COKES

About THE CHERRY COKES

THE CHERRY COKES are an eclectic 7 piece band that plays a furious mixture of punk and Celtic music. The band started back in 1999 and released a few demo CDs and had numerous member changes until 2003 when they landed their seven person lineup. In 2004 they got the chance of a lifetime and toured with the band that influenced the band to their core when they came to Japan, Flogging Molly. They formed a close bond and released their first CD on their label, "BULLION" (Flogging Molly, Casualties, 7 Seconds, Suicide Machines, Useless ID, etc.). This first release got them noticed in a big way in Japan. They were all over the music channels and got a high ranking in all of the indies charts. The band blew up from there and toured with many bands and hit the festival circuit. At one point they had a special program on the Music Video TV station M-ON and held an acoustic live performance. From 2006 - 2008 they made a departure and played mostly with Japanese bands like KEMURI. In 2008 they released their third album, SAIL THE PINT. The band classifies their music as drinking music and frequently alludes to drinking in their music and choice of titles. The band released a new mini album in 2009 entitled "keep the fire".

From their myspace page:

Starting back in 1999 The Cherry Cokes$ have attracted an audience in Japan with their unique sound; a drunken Irish punk incorporating banjo, mandolin and tin whistle. Their first album, "Beer my Friends", brought them to national attention in the indies scene with airplay of their music video on MTV and SpaceShower TV. Now you can find them touring with some of the biggest names in punk when they come to Japan. They have toured with Flogging Molly and The Casualties and have played the Tokyo gigs of such legends as Greenland Whalefishers and the Dropkick Murphys.

Currently they're signed to Step Up Records records. A new album is out and they will start their “Giant Killing” tour next month.


Members

KATSUO (Vo.&Banjo)
MASAYA SUZUKI (Guitar)
HIROMITSU (Bass&Mandolin)
KOYA OGATA (Tin-whistle&Trumpet)
TOMOKAZU MOCHIZUKI (Drums)
YOSHIKO SUZUKI (A-sax,Harmonica&Bodhran)
TOMOMI (Accordion)

Official website: http://www.thecherrycokes.com/index.html


More songs:

The Cherry Cokes - Bullet For Vapid Beer

The Cherry Cokes - FLY

[destiny4ever]

Music Contest 2011 – Valentine’s edition <3~

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we’ve got a new awesome music contest for you!

February the 14th is a day when love is celebrated and what better way to convey feelings that with music.

That’s why this time the contenders will be Asian songs (Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese and Korean) nominated by you, the members. Whether the song is from an anime, Asian drama or a regular song, as long as the song is about love please feel free to nominate it for this music contest.

- Only one song per member can be nominated; please post the name of the song, the artist and, if possible, provide a link so that we can listen to the song.

- The nomination process will begin today and will end on Wednesday. A poll will be used so that you can vote for your favorite song and the voting process will last from Thursday to Sunday. The results and the winner will be revealed on Valentine’s Day.

So please come and support your favorite song.

The winner of this round will get some information about the song and the singer posted in the Contest winner thread and it will also feature the names of the members who voted for the song.

List of nominees:

First nominee: Utada Hikaru - Uso Mitaina I Love You

Second nominee: EXILE - Lovers Again

Third nominee: Making/Creating Love - 4minute

Fourth nominee: DEL - Koi Suzumi

Fifth nominee: Love Letter by FT. Triple

Sixth nominee: Jay Chou - Common Jasmin Orange

[Asarii]

My nomination for this contest is: Utada Hikaru - Uso Mitaina I Love You. The record companies are deleting the music videos so a Final Fantasy MAD will suffice.

With a calm gaze I will gradually sort out
The lights and shadows of this world
Since that time I’ve wanted to be like you
Pushing your way forward with slightly pursed lips.

In my dreams I have seen
A plain as wide as my eyes can see
Where lies will not blossom
I’m waiting for you there.

A story that will end emotionally
Began that day when you said “I love you”
I can’t wait patiently for the start of the second half.

Instead of endlessly doubting
I want to hear that dubious “I love you”
Until the end, always always

Words cannot be trusted completely
But when carried by voice, at least a little should certainly be conveyed.
Let’s ascertain together
The truth that will soon to be revealed
Even waking up to it brings no sadness
Such a world is waiting for the two of us.

I look back on the fleeing shadows along the road
The “I love you” I could not say that day
I can’t catch up to it even with my last spurt.

What should I do when I doubt even just a little?
Already a liar, but I love you
I want to be by your side, always always.
A story that will end emotionally
Began that day when you said “I love you”.
I can’t wait patiently for the start of the second half.

I look back on the fleeing shadows along the road.
The “I love you” you said that day
I can’t help chasing after it, always always.

[saladesu]

My nomination: EXILE - Lovers Again EXILE's ballads are all really good *_*

I'm too lazy to translate, so this off JPopAsia will do

On the first snow on this rustling town, I notice a sky blue scarf
When I turn to see a stranger's face, I hang my head down

Since you have left, it's the second winter in this tedious town
The burning feelings I have still smolder, never fading

All alone, the proof of love is covered by an obscure pain
Together, we can't continue kindly looking over each other...

My wish to meet once again is more lovely than the pain
So I'd rather have one hot moment than an eternity of lost memories

Ever since I said goodbye, I've regretted it so many times
If I could only turn back the time

As your lips slightly open, you whisper "I'm fine"
Even I realized it was just a bluff of courage

All alone, the beloved memories are covered by a miserable void
Together, we couldn't find the warm meaning of our feelings

I thought I could never love anyone again
But now I have a premonition of my passion awakening

If I ever fall in love again, If we could meet again
I won't let go of that hand or lose my way
I just don't know what to say to you, Without saying a word
My feelings are overflowing, Get back in love again

My wish to meet once again is more lovely than the pain
So I'd rather live in reality than an eternity of lost memories

I thought I could never love anyone again
But now I have a premonition of my passion awakening

[<.Haruka.>]

My nomination: Making/Creating Love - 4minute

The song reminds me of the good and romantic scenes from one of my favorite k-drama, Personal Preference.

There is an event that made me happy today
The time when I met you
And the fact that I knew I had someone to love

Really, how is it like to love, is it sweet
How would a kiss be like in a dark alley
Would the sky become white, and would I hear the bells

Talks about love, talks about not looking well together
Probably a different world's work, distant end words
My heart keeps thumping, my eyes are crossing
How can I love?

I love you, I think this feeling is love
Without him I cannot smile
The fact that he is my love, my heart keeps changing mind
My mind is going tilted
Forget all of the cold words oh
oh even if I shed tears, I only need him, my love

Put your arms around me, hold me sweetly
Always tell me that you will stay with me
You make my heart beat fast and make me shy again
He makes me nervous, what shall I do
Smooth like chocolate and sweet
Everyday makes me think more deeply
Like cold ice, make my heart melt
Hope his warm love will be like the beginning

My heart is beating, and I start blushing
1 minute 1 second without you, I am only looking at the watch
Think it is nothing, I think he like it when I cry and laugh

I love you I think this feeling is love
Without him, I cannot laugh
I keep changing by The fact that he is my love
My heart keeps tilting
Forget all of the cold words oh
Oh even if I shed tears, I only need him, my love

I shed tears, if I think he will ever go away far
I couldn’t express, nor did I know
I probably already love you

I love you, I live in a pink world
The sun shines on me all day
I want to be his girl but I probably am changing inside
I am the most comfortable when I am next to him
I want to keep you in my vision, oh baby
Oh, I love you the way you love me, my love.

source: http://eklyricos.blogspot.com/2010/0...taste-ost.html

[destiny4ever]

My nomination for this contest is: Utada Hikaru - Uso Mitaina I Love You. The record companies are deleting the music videos so a Final Fantasy MAD will suffice.

Amazing nomination, Asarii!!! Utada Hikaru is one of my favorite Japanese singers and that song and its lyrics are….

My nomination: EXILE - Lovers Again EXILE's ballads are all really good *_*

Another wonderful nomination!! This is my first time listening to this song, but after reading the lyrics of Lovers Again, just that was enough to get me . Those lyrics are so romantic~

My nomination: Making/Creating Love - 4minute

The song reminds me of the good and romantic scenes from one of my favorite k-drama, Personal Preference.

Sakura-chan!!! Thank you for posting the lyrics to that song! and yay! Another fan of Personal Preference/Tase Fantastic nomination, I <3!

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You still have one more day to nominate your favorite Asian love songs. The power of deciding what songs enter the competition is in your hands, so hurry and post to nominate the songs you think are the best Asian love songs!!

[Asarii]

Amazing nomination, Asarii!!! Utada Hikaru is one of my favorite Japanese singers and that song and its lyrics are….

I'm glad you like it! Utada Hikaru has a beautiful voice; she's really talented! As for the song itself, I like how it's upbeat and isn't a typical ballad that is expected from those lyrics.

[Yabe]

My (humble) nomination: DEL - Koi Suzumi (it doesn't have a proper music video)

I know it's not as good as the ones you guys have already posted (I really like all of them), but I also really like listening to this relaxing love song, so I thought I might nominate it anyway.

夏草の季節に恋涼み
二人、寄り添うように
想い撓えずに君と永久に
添い遂げられるように

揺れし幻... 夏越しの縁...

誰よりも好きだなんて 言う年齢じゃあるまいし
ただ側にいてくれとか なんか嘘くさいし

抱きしめていたいなんて そこまで気取れないし
冷たいと想われても 愛しているのになあ

例えば君と暮らしている 未来を描いても
何ひとつも迷いはないから 僕と生きよう

夏草の季節に恋涼み
口を伝うメロディ
想い撓えずに君と永久に
添い遂げられるように

揺れし幻... 夏越しの縁...

運命の人だなんて 大げさなことじゃなく
自分より大切だと 想える人なんだ

熱過ぎた恋の時期を越え 少し涼もうか
この先まだいろいろあるから あまり慌てず
僕と生きよう

道草のついでにもう一度 君と歌うメロディ
もう少しこの道を歩こう 夏が続くように

夏草の季節の恋涼み
二人、寄り添うように
想い撓えずに君と永久に
添い遂げられるように

夏が続くように...