DIVE INTO MALEROSE, THAILAND'S VISUAL KEI BAND

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Summon the Roses had the honor of interviewing visual kei band from Thailand, Malerose.

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

Hello! We are Malerose. Visual Kei band from Thailand.^^

You will be performing at the World Visual Festival in this month of October. How does it feel to perform at this festival?

We were excited and very glad. Because it was our dream and it was the first time for us to perform in Japan which is the original country for Visual Kei that we like.

There will be many visual bands performing from different parts of the world, how does it feel to represent Thailand as a visual band?

We feel like we were very small because Thailand is not the country that famous about Visual Kei but we are so proud that we are Thailand's representative of Visual Kei band.

How have you been preparing for this Visual Festival?

We have tried very hard since we knew that we have to go to this event. We started to write a new song which show an identity of Thai traditional music mixed with Visual rock style. Then we have designed costumes which also mixed with Thai traditional fabric for this event only.We have practiced a lot and we think that the money that we have paid for the rehearsal studio can buy another return ticket Bangkok- Tokyo.

Do you have any surprises for your fans?

We think that to play music mixed with sound of Thai traditional instruments is the best way to surprise Japanese fans because they might never heard them before and also our costumes must be very surprise for them.

What message are you trying to project with your music to your fans?

Every song that we have chosen to play in this event has it own clear definition, especially the music we composed  and mixed with traditional music. Another one is “Road Runner” which is about chasing a dream and we want to convey that  Thai people also have an ability that if we have tried hard we can reach our goal.

What are some of your greatest accomplishments as a visual kei band?

For us, the greatest accomplishments as a visual kei band is we are the first Visual Kei band in Thailand that get widely recognized in Thailand and also from another country. It was a great success for us because it was very difficult to do like this in our country.

Who is someone that inspires you in your music career?

Each members has different inspirations but mainly we have been inspired by The Gazette and X-Japan.

 How do you feel you have evolved since the formation of the band?

We think that we have improved a lot. The obvious fact is that the music, we are more delicate also about the costume that have more details.

Do you have any special plans for the ending of 2015?

Now we have planned to released 2 songs which is an original sountrackof the movie that Eak (vocal) and Thames (bassist) were the main actor in the movie. We are going to released them around December 12, 2015, it is the date that movie is going to be in the theater.

What about a tour? Do you have a world tour planned?

We are going to have a mini concert in Japan Festa in Bangkok, it is the biggest event about Japan in Thailand on January 23,2015. We also have planned to have a concert tour also but not designed about the place yet.

Lastly, do you have a message for your fans?

Lastly, please support us “Malerose”. We intend to create a new phenomenon to Visual Kei throughout the world, we will never stop improving ourselves and create new music for you.^^

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A CAPTIVATING INTERVIEW WITH SLIVER

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

Hi! We are sliver! Vocal  Yuki Guitar MZK (Mizuki) Bass KirA Drum Ryoji.

What is the meaning of Sliver? How did you decide on that band name?

The meaning of “sliver” is literally “fragment”or”to tear”. There are two reasons we decided on that band name; First, we had the spiny impression in the word and sound of “sliver”. We thought it fit for the band that performs the violent tunes. We wanna “hurt” those who “touch” sliver by our tunes. Second, we are like fragments. Our backgrounds (favorite musicians, personality etc.) are totally different. Though beautiful thing might not be formed, if we -scattered fragments- got connected, something wonderful might be formed instead, we thought.

Can you explain to us your music concept?

Our music is making an explosive sound, speedy, heavy, and vigorous. And listeners and we together can act violently with it. But we think it important not only vigor but also a melody.

What are some of the feelings you are trying to express through your music?

Let’s act violently with our music together! That’s our feelings.

Can you tell us about the latest songs you have released. What are you trying to express with these songs?

On November 20th ,2015, we released 3 tunes at once. We’ll explain each tune.

Dreamscape

We wanna express the feelings that the hero of the lyrics believes it’s not despair to go to the other world, but it’s rather despair to be in this world and he wants to go to the other world promptly.
Both until he goes and when he goes, he necessarily feels painful more or less. We express his pain by that unforgiving shout.  Yuki

the VOICE

A woman is the heroine of this tune.
This tune says it’s bitter to be disappointed in love.
The death voice part expresses her rage.  Yuki

As the title says, various “voices” are contained. Look for them!
We contained on purpose “voices” totally not fit for the lyrics. That expresses the complexity of the woman’s heart. -  MZK

 Affair

Though they are (originally) only sexual relations with each other, the man loves her. This tune expresses his complex state of mind unable to say he’s in love with her. -Yuki

How did you collaborate with each other to compose your latest release?

Dreamscape
Words and music by Yuki
Each member arranged his own part.

the VOICE

Word by Yuki, music by MZK
Each member arranged his own part.

Affair
Word and music by Yuki
Each member arranged his own part.

Are you currently working on a music video?

It’s a secret.

How would you describe your style?

We look simple, but in fact profound. We think that good.

Where do you find inspiration when writing music?

MZK: I just decide the approximate genre of tunes. Melody and sounds come to mind spontaneously.  Yuki

I hit upon tunes when riding a motorcycle or walking.

Did you have to make any significant sacrifices to form the band?

We experienced difficulties in training and hitting on various ideas.

What are some important goals you have planned for the upcoming year, 2016?

We have planned several goals. But it’s a secret. 2016 will be the year of silver.

Lastly, do you have a message for your fans?

We’ll make you enjoy. Keep cheering for sliver!

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Liquidz Edge OPENS UP IN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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

Nice to meet you ! We are LIQUIDZ EDGE  from Japan.

Can you tell us a little about your music concept?

 We want to create a music the people haven’t heard about ,“ a music that doesn’t belong to this world”.

 How did you come up the band name LIQUIDZ EDGE?

We came up with this name from the desire to create “ a music that doesn’t belong to this world”

How do you collaborate with each other when composing music?

Music is composed when we feel inspired , when feel the inspiration “hits “ us.

What inspires you when writing lyrics?

The things around me , the things that keep us alive . This is what stimulates me and gives me  inspiration for the lyrics.

What is to you the most difficult thing about being in a rock band?

The most difficult thing it is to keep the band “ alive “ , to continue being in a band.

Are you currently working on a music video?

A new MV is scheduled to  be released later on.

Do you have any plans of performing overseas or a world tour?

As for now , we don’t have planned any overseas activities.

Can you tell us about your musical influences?

Too many musical influences, I can’t even count.

What are some projects you are working on right now?

At the moment we work on producing new music.

What are your goals with LIQUIDZ EDGE?

Our goal is to be to make people from all over the world  listen our music. We’ll do our best.

Do you have a message for your fans?

Thank you for your support !

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Thank you Liquidz Edge for this opportunity and a special thanks to Mariana Madalina.

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