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FLCL! The Pillows Questions! Other anime bands? J-POP Idols?




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x_silversurfer



Joined: 03 Apr 2006
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 3:23 am Reply with quote
I was listening to my DVD of FLCL wondering about the band that does all the music for the anime, The Pillows, does anyone know what their tour dates are, and/or if they are coming to the States any time soon? If anyone has their website, that would be great too!

Also, what other bands play in Anime that are good like the Pillows? I don't really know anything about Japanese music and was wondering about what other good bands there were...

Also, is it really like the "Idol Compititions" over there like seen in GTO? And if so, how would one go about getting to see one of those take place?

Thanks,
Khrim
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RedComet



Joined: 05 Dec 2004
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 6:04 am Reply with quote
The Pillows had like four shows last year. I haven't heard of them coming over again.
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omnistry



Joined: 03 Mar 2005
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:13 am Reply with quote
I went to see them at the Knitting Factory last year. Best show I've been to. They might be coming back sometime in May/June, touring with Delicious Labelmates the Stereo Future (from Seattle).

As for other bands:

Electric Eel Shock (www.electriceelshock.com)
Stance Punks (www.stancepunks.com)
Gito Gito Hustler (www.gitogito.org)
The Spunks (www.thespunks.com)
Peelander-Z (www.peelander-z.com)
The Emeralds (www.emeralds.jp)
Guitar Wolf (www.guitarwolf.net)
My Way My Love (www.mywaymylove.com)
Ellegarden (www.ellegarden.jp)
The Rodeo Carburettor (www.therodeocarburettor.com)
Tsu Shi Ma Mi Re (www.tsushimamire.com)
Yui (www.yui-net.com)
Noodles (www.noodles.velvet.jp) [produced by the Pillows' Sawao Yamanaka]

I know of a $hitload more; but I think this'll be enough for now. Some of these sites have free MP3 downloads like the Spunks and Peelander-Z; so enjoy them!
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NaotaInko



Joined: 14 Mar 2006
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 10:59 am Reply with quote
The pillows website:
http://www.pillows.gr.jp/
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x_silversurfer



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PostPosted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 8:27 pm Reply with quote
Thanks for all the help guys!

Now, about the last part of my questions...

In Great Teacher Onizuka (GTO) there is an Idol Competition that takes place where these people compete against each other in Modeling, Acting, Singing, etc... Does that actually go on in Japan? and if so, how would one get to see one of those Idol Competitions take place?

Any info would be great! and thanks again everyone helping me out!

Khrim
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