A group of 5 Japanese guys who have been established in the J-rock arena for 8 years but their music, also known as Alice Nine, still lacks attention from global fans. However, it had never been an obstacle to them. Instead, they are more actively finding opportunities to lift the J-rock genre (or Japanese Rock) so as to be internationally accepted.
Alice Nine was interviewed at Marina Mandarin Hotel in conjunction with Sundown Festival 2012, at Marina Promenade, just recently. This group is made up of Shou the lead vocalist, Hiroto the lead guitarist, Tora the rhythm guitarist, Saga the bassist and Nao the drummer.
The performance of this Visual Kei rock band is one of the attractions of the festival.
Visual Kei is usually paired with make-up, stylish hair and colorful costumes.
“Next year would mark the 9th year we’ve been together. With that, we hope that our appearance in Sundown Festival will open more international opportunities for us in 2013,” said Tora.
Alongside that, Alice Nine also feel that the opportunity to take part in the event should not be taken lightly even if they are music fans.
“We are the only visual band from Japan who will be performing. Hence, we carry the responsibility to represent not only J-rock music but also other bands from Japan,” said Tora again.
When asked what their secret was to staying together as a band for 8 years, they unanimously said that 8 years felt like they were in school.
“We have fully understood each other’s strong points and weakness. What is important is that we wish to reach the same goal – to produce good music. That is what makes us as one.”
Up till now, Alice Nine has produced 5 albums and their latest album “9” has a ‘heavy metal’ rock concept to it, which is deeply entrenched in their soul.
“We did not think of being unique or different. We only wanted to feature great music or what we define as music that is good. Maybe that can also be considered as something different about us,” explained Tora.
But, Alice Nine is successful in their country. In fact, they have followers and fans from in and out of their country, including Singapore. Indeed, like many international artists, they also have fanatical fans that would do anything just to get closer to their idols.
“Our foreign fans are more fanatical than the fans we have in Japan. There was once when we were in the bus going to a destination in Taiwan, we saw a taxi that was trying to keep up with our bus to try and follow and see us! We were shocked,” stated Tora.
Japanese fans are shy, he added.
“Comparing Japanese fans, foreign fans are more vocal and spontaneous. They also pay a lot of attention to our every move. Therefore, their reaction is faster, clear and enthusiastic. This is an encouragement to us when we are on stage,” said Tora.
Creditos: yami_akyouru@LJ
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