Sunday, September 27, 2015

Interview with iNSOMNiA

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Could you introduce yourselves to the readers of Summon the Roses?

Hello, we are iNSOMNiA.
Members:

Vo.Ameno

 Gt.Aoya

Gt.Yua
Ba.Rai

Can you give us a short explanation of your musical concept?

Heavy and aggressive melody by 7-string guitars, a 5-string bass with clean tone voices.
At the bottom of our music, we have one concept "the one giving the seeked truth. "

How did you come up with your band name Insomnia?

Insomnia generally means a sleep disorder in which there is an inability to fall asleep or to stay asleep as long as desired. However, in our case, Somnus in Roman mythology is the derivation of iNSOMNiA. Our consciousness in Somnus is iNSOMNiA.

How did you all come together to form Insomnia?

Formed by mainly Rai and Aoya (NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST roadies).
Ameno, Aoya, Yua, and Rai, all 4 was going separate ways, separate bands, but fatefully we got together and formed iNSOMNiA. Additionally, we knew Rai, a main composer , has a great enthusiasm toward composing songs, so we wanted to make a stage for him to show his songs.

In October you will be releasing a single, can you tell us a little about this?

10/5 release
Live-limited 1st EP "iNSOMNiA"
1.咎(Toga)
2.CRISIS
3.REVELATE

What about your image concept? Do you work on your own costume designs?

Feelings of lapse of virtues and coldness like absolute zero.

What message are you trying to give to your fans through your music?

Our music is very heavy and fierce, but you will soon notice a delicate sound.

Can you tell us a unique detail of each band member?

Each member looks like they are always in a smug face. That is not true; we smile a lot :D

Who has inspired you in your music career?

Ameno:黒夢,SuG,蜉蝣,cali≠gari,L'Arc~en~Ciel
Aoya:High and Mighty Color, Nocturnal Bloodlust
Yua:T.M.Revolution、abingdon boys school
Rai:Janne Da Arc,DELUHI,摩天楼オペラ,NOCTURNAL BLOODLUST

Where do you find inspiration when composing music?

Rai:In this world, there are some sorts of spiritual concepts such as Anima Mundi, Akashic Records and so forth. I scoop up a flow of these concepts and compose music.

Do you have any plans of performing overseas in a near future?

Sooner or later!

Could you see yourself doing something else other than music?

No, what we want to do is music. Music is the only answer we can tell.

What are your goals with Insomnia?

Would say there is no goal because a hurdle will lead a higher hurdle. This process will never end. We are always trying to get over a higher hurdle.

Do you have a message for your fans?

Ameno: Never look away from me and follow me!
Aoya: Our movement has just begun. Dont miss our activities.
Yua: We are iNSOMNiA.
Rai: Buchikamasu!!

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Check out iNSOMNiA's 1st EP TEASER BELOW


Summon the Roses would like to give a special thanks to iNSOMNiA for answering our questions.

 

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

SANA Interview (Spanish Translation)

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Summon the Roses tuvo el honor de entrevistar a SANA.

Puedes introducirte a los seguidores de Summon the Roses?

Hola, gusto en conocerlos. Mi nombre es SANA. Por favor llamame SANA SAMA. Soy un Visual Kei musico. Amo a este mundo. 

Estas en el medio de una gira mundial, recientemente tocaste en Rusia, como fue esta experiencia? Como te recibieron los fans de Rusia?

Disfrute mucho la gira en Rusia. Los fans son amable, el staff local son comicos, y la comida es sabrosa. Me gusta Rusia. Esta vez todos los shows me dieron ideas para mis futuras letras. Es el regalo mas grande de Rusia. Bueno, Rusia es muy grande. La reaccion de la audiencia es muy diferente en todos los paises. Fue muy divertido para mi. 

En que país estas mas emocionado en tocar?

Ahora mismo es Ukraine porque ya he tocado mucho ahi. 

Cuandos haces una gira, es muy difícil para ti adaptarte al clima de diferentes países?

Es mi primera vez pasando un verano en el extrajenro. Es muy muy comodo para mi. Pero hablando del invierno, otros paises son muy frios para mi, pero tienen una buena atmósfera. 

Como te preparas para una gira? Alguna vez te pones nervioso antes de subir al escenario?

Siempre iva al estudio y hacia grabaciones antes de la gira. Si, siempre me da miedo y me pongo nervioso.

Estarás agregando mas fechas para tu gira, oh ya están todas las fechas listas?

Todas las fechas ya han sido anunciadas.

Cuales son las cosas mas emocionantes que han pasado en esta gira?

Para mi fue tocando en Latvia por primera vez.  Es un gran honor para mi y estoy orgulloso de ser parte de eso. Gracis Unicon y RIGA fans por darme una gran experiencia y avance en mi carrera.

Cual es el concepto de tu imagen?

Chico bonito. Quiero ser hermoso como for ejemplo, ataldecer, arcoiris, luna llena, naturaleza, y diamantes. Esas son cosas hermosas, y por eso quiero ser hermoso. 

Me puedes hablar un poco sobre tu mini-album Three Words For? Cual es el concepto de este mini-album?

Esas canciones fueron inspiradas por mi ultima gira. De mis fans he aprendido muchas palabras de otros paises. Claro, no recuerdo palabras largas. Pero nadamas recuerdo tres palabras. Este mini-album se trata sobre eso, y tambien incluye mis memorias del año pasado.

Que canción del mini-album te divertiste mas en grabar?

Una cancion que se llama Wake Me Up. Cuando la estaba grabando estaba pensando en la reaccion de mis fans y sus sonrisas.

Que deseas que tus fans sientan cuando estas en el escenario tocando?

Quiero que sonrian y griten mi nombre, y que disfruten mucho de mi musica.

Cual es tu mayor cualidad?

Siempre las estoy buscando. Me puedes decir cual es cuando veas mi show?

Aparte de esta gira, tienes otros planes para fin de año?

Me unire a otros eventos de musica para el fin de año. Mi gira terminara en Septiembre, pero espero poder hacer otros eventos antes que el ano termine.

Tienes algún mensaje para tus fans?

Gracias por apoyarme y siempre mandarme mensajes. Todo esto ayuda mi creatividad y me da motivacion. Espero conocerte algún dia.


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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Interview with Stragraph

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Can you please introduce yourselves to the readers of Summon the Roses?

Hello.Nice to meet you.We are the Japanese rock band  Stragraph .

Your musical concept is unique and powerful. Can you tell us how did you come up with your musical concept?

Stragraph ‘s concept is based on our beliefs . We wanted to a create something cool, something to cherish , our own genre of rock. Growing up in Japan , it made us think to create  a pure Japanese rock . It's important  to remember to all the people living in this era what a pure Japanese rock style sounds like.

What about the formation of the band? How did you come together to form Stragraph?

Stragraph was founded in June 2013. Ryo and Akira have been active in the same band. Soushi and Ryo were  classmates in the junior high school. Afterwards  Kyohei joined the band.

You released a mini-album DETERMINATION on 2015/05/31, can you tell us a bit about the making of this mini-album?

 Yes , this album is  Stragraph ‘s second album . The album’s title “DETERMINATION”  represents   our determination. So,we want you to feel Stragraph’s  music and intentions.

If you have a live performance coming up in September. What can the fans expect from this performance?

We promise to fill the hearts of all  of you with excitement,  happiness and courage.

What inspires you when writing lyrics? What sets the mood for you?

It depends on the song we want to produce. We share our feelings through the music. I want you to experience through our lyrics the feelings I put into it. Sometimes it feels like wanting  “to shout “ it to everyone!!

Have you had any collaboration with other bands or artists?

Stragraph didn’t have  any collaboration yet.

Are you working on a music video at the moment?

Here is our  Youtube Channel. You ‘ll find all of our music videos.

https://www.youtube.com/user/Stragraph

What do you want your fans to feel when listening to your music?

We hope many people feel happy and  excited when they are listening to Stragraph’s music.

What are the future goals with Stragraph?

We didn’t set up any goals yet. However, we  don’t stay still , we keep moving forward . Of course, with all of you ,  together. Let’s move on together! !

How has Stragraph evolved since the formation of the band?

A rock band is always seeking the best. Stragraph always seeks for  stimulation concerning  the life, the live, and the rock itself.

How is Stragraph different from other Japanese bands?

The fans decide freely about it!!

What do you feel is your best quality as a musician?

We are a rock band. Our best quality as musicians is to offer the best “LIVE” performance.

Do you have any plans of performing overseas? Perhaps, America?

For now, there’s no plan. But, Stragraph  is interested to perform LIVE overseas .

Do you have a message for your fans?

Let's get excited together!! This is “Stragraph”’s  call  for the entire world!!

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Summon the Roses would like to give a special thanks to Mariana Madalina and Stragraph for allowing us to conduct this interview.


Monday, September 7, 2015

Interview with Lacroix Despheres

 
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Summon the Roses interview with vocalist and composer of Lacroix Despheres. 


Can you introduce yourselves to the readers of Summon the Roses?

Hi! I'm Sho, the vocalist and composer of Lacroix Despheres. Thank you for the offer of an interview.

How did you all come together to form the band?

Lacroix Despheres was formed in 2006 by lead vocalist Sho and soprano vocalist Saya.“Visual Kei band can become a composite art.” Based on this belief, we start this band and perform the live that fused the theatrical art such as opera or musical theater and a Visual Kei bands. I graduated from Kunitachi College of Music with a bachelor's degree in Classical Composition. When I was in College, I formed Lacroix Despheres.

Please tell us about your band name Lacroix Despheres. What is the meaning and how did you come up with this name?

Lacroix Despheres are two french words "La croix des sphéres" meaning "The cross of the sphere"We wish that the concepts of  "soprano and male vocal", "band sound and orchestra sound","rock music and classical music"and "the melody and the dialog" to turn into a cross and our band to fly and spreading all over the world.

Can you please tell us about your musical concept which is absolutely beautiful. How did you all come up with the idea of incorporating these instruments into the band?

The instrumentation of our music is a rock band and the full orchestra. By rock band and orchestra come together, it allows more variety of musical expression. The reason why there are flutist and oboist in our band is that there was the fatal encounter with them.

Who is the main composer of the band? How do you collaborate with each other when composing music?

Our music has been composed by Sho. Like classical music, the phrase of all musical instruments is made by him, and the member receives a sheet of music and a demo track. The member plays music written to a sheet of music by each interpretation and expresses it. Unexpected expression is often born, and it is one of the pleasure of the music.

Do you consider your musical concept to be somewhat romantic?

Because I love romantic music, I think there is the such kind of element in the music of Lacroix Despheres.

The artwork of your albums are truly beautiful. Can you please tell us about your artwork. Who designs all the artwork for your albums?

Thank you very much. All artwork has been created by me and Saya. After determining the concept and direction in discussions with Saya, Saya will draw a rough sketch. In the case of design illustrations tone, Saya has been produced using a pen tablet. For collage art and the final layout, I have produced using Photoshop and Illustrator.

What was the most difficult part about forming the band? What obstacles did you come across?

It was most difficult to find the band members. There are few people who can play the role of the story on stage while playing the symphonic metal. Now, I am very happy to be able to work together with the splendid members.

Your costumes are stunning. Can you tell us about your image concept?

Thank you very much. Our costume has the motif of Europe after the Renaissance era that is the stage of the story "Dernier Paradis".

The vocals are impressive. Did you receive prior vocal training before forming the band, or were you born with this talent?

I started to study classical singing methods when I was in high school. I've learned the vocalization and expression techniques, but my voice was given from my parents.

Do you have an specific ritual before a live performance?

Before we go up on stage, we formed a circle with all our members and staffs, and pumped up. In addition, at the venue before the curtain, "The Concerto for Organ, Timpani and Strings in G minor" composed by Francis Poulenc is flowing in background.

What artists/bands have inspired you in your musical journey?

There are a lot of great artists and bands, I've learned many important things from them. For example, X Japan taught me coolness of the band music, and MALICE MIZER taught me the possibility of the Visual Kei band. In addition, I learned the influence that music gave theatrical art through Andrew Lloyd Webber and Wagner, and I was taught the rich sound of the orchestra by Maurice Ravel.

Where does the inspiration for your lyrics come from? Are your lyrics telling a story? Or are they based on personal experiences?

All the lyrics of Lacroix Despheres are contents along the original story "Dernier Paradis”. I got an idea from historic facts, people and books, and wrote this story.

What dreams you have for Lacroix Despheres? What are your goals?

I want to prove that the Visual Kei band which is Japan's original culture can reach to a level of the composite art. For this purpose, we will produce various stories and perform it as Lacroix's rock opera in future. And I want to see that a lot of bands or musical companies perform our rock opera all over the world.

What projects are you working at the moment?

We are making the album "Dernier Paradis act3". Schedule has been delayed than originally planned, but because we work hard in order to better work, please look forward to it.

Do you have a world tour in mind?

Of course yes! Already we have received an offer from some countries of South America and Europe. We are looking for more partners who will support the overseas performances.

Lastly, do you have a message for your devoted fans?

Thank you for always supporting us. I am very glad that you find us in this large world. The message from you in the Twitter, Facebook and any other SNS makes me very happy and more creative. We can make our work simply because there is you.  In other words, it means that you make our work with us. When more people know Lacroix Despheres and support us, we can make a more splendid work and realize world tour! Let's realize the dream together!!!

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We would like to give a special thanks to Mariana Madalina and Sho for making this interview a possibility. 

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