New Rook~

Yes, I finally changed the template. There are still many other cute ones I must use, and my collection only keeps growing. But I wanted to do this one. They're paper dolls! So they're cute. As such, they're headless, kekekekeke~ So now it fits an even better description: morbidly adorable. Doncha think? >:D

This title, by the way, is a reference to this song by Namie Amuro, which randomly popped into my head and fit so well.


Teehee. I particularly like the dancing mannequins. Well, since I showed you that, I might as well show you the others now. Namie Amuro, a huge pop star in Japan, released these three singles back in 2008 that sampled well-known American songs of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. This song samples The Supremes' "Baby Love."


Sweet car. And can you believe that hair? :0 So long and straight, but beautifully silky! In fact, I think at this period in time, Namie was a face for Vidal Sassoon and they used her and some of her songs as part of their marketing campaign Fashion x Music x VS. So that explains the emphasis on the hair. But the thing I love best about this MV (technically called PV in Japan, Promotional Video) is all the Americans, lol. Random, but funny. Actually, out of this trio of singles, I think this is my favorite MV. This samples Aretha Franklin's "Rock Steady."


Finally, we have the last of the trio, and my favorite song. But, um, totally love the suited dancers. They're awesome. If you're at all familiar with house/electro house music or acid jazz, you might recognize the name Shinichi Osawa, a famed Japanese producer and DJ, who helped produce this version. This is probably the most widely recognized, as it samples Irene Cara's "What a Feeling" from Flashdance (which I have never seen).

UPDATE: So I just realized that Vidal Sassoon is still using her as part of the same marketing campaign (at least as of late 2009, when her latest album came out). A series of commercials were released, featuring many of her new songs. And, because I oddly feel like it (must be late, so I'll bore you), I'll show them to you. ;D


Although this one is kinda weird, haha, I think Namie looks gorgeous.
Song: "Do Me More" which is actually a single that was released in 2008, not a part of her latest album.


Song: "My Love"


Gosh, what a setup just for a 45s commercial. o_o I love her hair though, hahaha.
Song: "Dr."


Song: "Dr."


I like this one too~ The first look is my favorite.
Song: "Copy That"

Also, didya know that she won the award for "Best Artist From Asia" at the World Music Awards this summer? Interesting, I know.

Well, what started as a simple post to bring attention to my new layout turned into a whole post about Namie Amuro. Hah. Forgive me. Now that I look back at it, it's like, "WHOA VIDEOS GALORE! D8 (<-terrified face)" I tend to get sidetracked and ramble. But, I think you might like to know that I have another post in the works. > o> Which is odd, since I never plan out posts. Basically, I post when I suddenly randomly remember, "Oh yeah, I have a blog." So, look forward to it! (Or maybe not, if you'd knew what it will be, heh heh heh heh!)