Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Essay 2-02b: Japanese famous group outline

Essay2-2b: Japanese famous group.

 (Intro)

Early years

In 2001
Exile come into being
New vocal
First single
In 2003
The second album
Kohaku Utagassen
In 2004
15th single
real world
In 2005
The best album
Shun dropped

Middle years

In 2006
New performer
EXILE VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION
In 2007
23rd single
『道』
EXILE EVOLUTION
6th album
“EXILE LOVE”
In 2008
EXILE PERFECT LIVE 2008
28th single
Ti Amo

Late year

In 2009
New member
30th single
Someday
The nation festival
In 2010
The first stadium tour
35th single
I Wish For You
In 2011
37th single
Rising Sun/いつかきっと
In 2012
The album
Exile Japan/Solo
In 2013
Single
Exile Pride
In 2014


Exile Performer Battle Audition

Essay2-2b: Japanese famous group.

There are a lot of groups in the music world. In particular, Exile is well known by a lot of people the present day in Japan. Exile is dance and vocal group. Now, they have four terms of history.

Early year
In 2001, Hiro, Matsu, Makidai who were member of dance team that name was “J Soul Brothers”. They started searching vocalist of the group.
In 2001, they invited Shun and Atsushi as vocal.
The name of their first single CD is “Your eyes only ~Aimaina Bokuno Rinkaku~”.
Two years later, they released the second album called “Styles of Beyond” and won the first place of album chart for the first time. ‘Song for you’ was so popular among those who loved Shun.

In that year, they also appeared on Kohaku Utagassen, a famous TV program broadcasted in every December 31 for the first time and sang ‘Choo Choo Train’, cover of Zoo’s song. Hiro was a member of Zoo! The dance in the intro is so famous that many people should have copied it. The next year, they launched the 15th single CD called “real world” and at last won the first place of single chart for the first time. The song was used on the TV show of professional baseball league. In 2005, they released the best album, “Perfect Best” and it passed the one million mark. It’s consisted in two CDs and a DVD; most single songs are put in the first CD, other songs are put in the second one, and most promotion videos are put in the DVD. Though they were going so strong, Shun regrettably dropped out of the group because of his eye’s hurt and starting his solo work in 2006. They appeared on Music Station and sang a new song, ‘YES!’ and their first single song as the final stage.

Middle years
In 2006, Akira of RATHER UNIQUE joined Exile. He is a dancer, and succeeds in dance club those days. 

When Makidai and Matsu who are early member went to a club, they saw Akira by chance and they an act of speaking to Akira. Then, Akira became a member of Exile, and he flourish as an Exile’s dance performer. 

Also, this year, “EXILE VOCAL  BATTLE AUDITION~ASIAN DREAM~” was took place in Nippon Budokan. This was an audition to decide an Exile’s main vocal. Ten thousand people joined this audition. Of cause, Takahiro who is Exile’s present vocal was joined it. The winner in this audition was Takahiro. His skill as a singer, character, looks, and style was evaluated. This year became an important year for Exile and a lot of fan. 
Then, middle years Exile started in 2006. 

In 2007, they released 23rd single that name is “道”. This is a graduate song, and very famous for students. It often uses a graduation ceremony in a lot of school. In addition, this song became a song which ranked top of new song. Same year, Exile took place a live which name is “EXILE EVOLUTION SUMMER TIME LOVE”. This was a first live with seven members, so a lot of people came this live. Okaxile was appearance this live for the first time. Takashi Okamura who is a comedian and belong to ninety nine. Ninety nine is a name of comedian group. He has a his own program which name is Mechaike. Mechaike is a famous variety TV program. EXILE EVOLUTION SUMMER TIME LOVE〜”and Mechaile collaborate in this live, and made a Okaxile. Okaxile is continue from now on. December in 2007, Exile released 6th album which name is “EXILE LOVE”. Also, this album got a top of ranking. In 2008, they hold a dome tour for the first time. This live was named “EXILE PERFECT LIVE 2008” This live triggered that Exile started a dome tour. In addition, this live was a last live with seven members. 

In 2008, they released 28th single “Ti Amo”. This is a love song, and became a famous song. “Ti Amo” got a the 50th record grand prix in Japan. This was a first time for Exile to get a record prize. In 2009, Exile had a own TV program which name was “EXILE GENERATION”. This TV program was known among their fans. Exile’s middle year became a very important year.

late years
In 2009, Kenchi, Keiji, Tetsuya, Nesmith, Shokichi, Naoto and Naoki joined to Exile from Second J Seoul Brothers. In this year, Exile got the second Japan Record Award for 30th single “Someday.” The same year, the Nation festival to celebrate His Majesty the Emperor enthronement of twenty years was held and they celebrated to offered the celebration music “太陽の国.” 

In next year, they held the first stadium tour “Fantasy” and it mobilized about 1.1 million people. They got the third Japan Record Award for 35th single “I Wish For You” in this year. In 2011, they released 37th single “Rising Sun/いつかきっと…” as the 10th anniversary memorial and reconstruction support song for Great East Japan Earthquake. 

In 2012, they released the album “Exile Japan/Solo” and it won the first of ranking. And this album made the first place consecutive for ten years. This record was the first for male group artist. And it got a top of ranking for three weeks straight, what’s more this record was also first for them. In 2013, “Exile Pride 〜こんな世界を愛するため〜” was released and it recorded million sales for the first time for single. This song also got the Japan Record Award.  

The announcement that recruiting of new performer was published and the title was “Exile Performer Battle Audition.” They performed on the NHK year-end grand song festival this year and this stage was last stage for Hiro, the leader of Exile. He announced he had a plan to retire performer of Exile by this year on April. And this third period ended as Hiro retied performer.

They did five tour, released fourteen singles, and released five live DVDs in this third period. (1006 word)

Friday, November 21, 2014

BR-05: NOISES in the NIGHT ( Carmel, 2007)

Cover for 
Noises in the Night Fast Lane Yellow
"Good night and sleep well!" (P.7)
After school, Jess went to stay with her friend Carla for the night.

Jess liked Carla's house. It was big and old, and it had lots of room for all of Carla's pets. For example, three birds, five cats, and one little dog. After dinner, they watched TV, and they began to sleep.

Carla got into bed, but Jess stayed up to reading her book. Jess looked out the window. It was black night.

Jess was going to go back to bed, when she heard a noise. "What was that?"she said. "Carla! Carla!" Jess shouted over the room to her friend. "Get up!"  However, she didn't get up.

Jess heard the noise again, and it came from outside of the window. "Oh!" Jess shouted. The noise made from Carla's cat. Jess got into bed, and the cat jumped up on top of her.
[160 words]
Reference
Carmel, Reilly. (2007). NOISES in the NIGHT. Australia: THOMSON NELSON.

BR-04: Lions! (Peter, 2007)

"Father! Lions!"(p.14)

A family visited to the lion park. There are a lot of lions around them. The lions are so cool and big. Zac pointed to his left as another lion walked close to the truck,  and said "They look really hungry." Thomas reached for his camera.
 
Suddenly, he and Zac were rocked to the floor. The truck stopped. 
"Are you okay, Zac?" said Thomas.
"yes, I'm okay," said Zac.
Zac and Thomas got up.
"What happend?" said Thomas.
 
Abasi leaned over the roof of the truck and shouted down to his father. His father pointed at the engine. Steam was coming out of it. Abasi's fatehr tried to start the engine again. The engine was cool now.
 
Suddenly, the engines started. Abasi's father put his foot down and took off. 
"I was sure the lions were hunting us," said Zac.
Abasi laughed. Zac and Thomas laughed too.
[158 words]


Reference
Millett, Peter. (2007). Lions! . Australia: THOMSON NELSON.



Wednesday, November 19, 2014

BR-03: Princess Polly and the Pony(Davidson 2007)

"The princess has won!"(p.38)

There was a little princess. Her name is Polly.
 
She was in trouble. She rode on a pony, and she got mud on her costume. The King and Queen were always angry. “Princess must not gallop,” the King said crossly. “Being a princess is boring,” said Princess Polly. “I can’t do ANYTHIG.” “You could show us your princess wave” said the Queen. 
 
The King showed princess his crown collection. On the way, Polly spotted a poster. It was written about PONY GAMES. She thought that she want to join in. The King saw the poster, and said “Of course, you can’t enter.”
She thought about her costume during the King talked about his collection.
 
On the day of the race, Polly jumped out of bed. She hides her face, and put on her costume. She rode on her pony, and galloped away to Strawberry Hill.
The race was about to begin. They were off. The pony in first place slipped in some mud. The pony in second place couldn’t stop in time. Also, the pony in third place crashed into them both. 
 
Then, Princess Pony was finished, and she was a winner. The Queen said “Off with your hat and cloak”, and she was tugging her cloak. The crowd gasped. “It’s the Princess,” they cried. “You are disgrace,” said the King. However, as he spoke the crowed began to cheer Polly. “Will you give me a wish?” said Polly. “Oh dear!” said the Queen. “I suppose we must.” Then, Polly could get a first prize.
[270 words]

Reference
  Davidson, Susanna. (2007). Princess Polly and the Pony. England:USBORNE