A little on Chelsea
Ah…the mighty special one, Jose Mourinho has finally left Chelsea football club. He will be dearly missed. To me, he brings life and energy to the league, I mean who has more hairstyles as a manager than him? He is rowdy yet distinguished , pompous yet humble (he walks out to the field and congratulates every player, his and the opponents), cool yet ecstatic (his mix reactions when his team scores) and just to me…one hell of a football manager. After him joining as coach, I don’t know whether if i’ve become a chelsea supporter or a mourinho supporter (I love it when he talks at post matches). I guess whatever it is, it made me love the club even more. The club had character, formidable and just enough firepower to take on any club out there. I have to admit though that i wished he played more attacking football. What happened to that club three years ago when it was basically indestructible? The defense, best in the league…nothing could go pass Terry, Carvalho and Cech… The foray, the creative, crafty Robben, Drogba, Lampard and Duff…
I guess after some time, no matter how good your coaching skills are, other coaches would figure a way to beat you, like Benitez of Liverpool…or jinx clubs like Aston Villa. But that doesn’t mean you have lost it. I remember last year when the Portugese papers exclaimed that Mourinho is in his darkest days. His reply to the media was, “I have 3 draws and they call it my darkest days.” I mean i couldn’t agree with him more, I mean give him a break, did Alex Ferguson achieved the treble in his first few years of coaching? Was Manchester Utd always Premier League Champions? How many times have they actually won the Champions League? I am not saying that Chelsea is better than Man Utd, all i’m saying is, despite pitfalls and disappointments, Alex Ferguson remains as one of the best coaches and managers that ENgland has ever seen. There will be ups and downs…in chelsea’s case, they are not too down now…bloody hell is just like the 6th game? with contentions in all competitions. So he has an attitude problem you say? He loves football, his passionate about his team…he knows his stuff…look at his achievement in Porto!! Not AC Milan not Real Madrid…but Porto…a minion football club in Portugal…ok pardon my english, but compared to the super rich clubs in Italy and Spain…We need attitude in this game, not owners telling how them how to run their club….if that’s the case you coach the team. If Shevchenko is not performing like he should then he does not belong in the starting line up…he was given chances time and time again, Kalou in my opinion is faster and creates more chance, which he gets only 20 minutes to prove himself, usually that is.
It is not easy to attract superstars if your coach has no experience. Grant? Come on… who doesn’t want to play attacking football, entertainers he says. But do remember, this wasn’t the style of play that how Italy won the world cup 4 times, not how Porto won the Champions League….Well, he is confirmed as permanent manager it seems. Ok, Lets give him a break as well.
Oh well, I don’ know much…just train of thoughts…I do hope the best for Chelsea, with all the expensive players in the team, they won’t do bad, that i’m very sure. Neither will Mourinho, 20 million pounds is freakin a lot of money…I just wished he stayed for another season at least…I really wanted him to win the champions league cup with Chelsea…
Sigh….
The Brilliant Green… ブリリアントグリーン
Regarded as the world’s top band in Time’s World’s top band, plus i see many of you clicking on the Stand By Me post,
Brilliant Green, JAPAN
A rock-’n'-roll trio—singer Tomoko Kawase and guitarists Shunsaku Okuda and Ryo Matsui—that creates ambiguously playful music. Key album: Los Angeles
I’ve decided to upload some of their older stuffs, single releases, that are wonderful to listen to. I guess this month is dedicated to comeback bands like Tokyo Jihen and The Brilliant Green. Ah the Brilliant Green, a band you can listen to even if you are not into japanese music, as simply it is very universal, if you like rock, indie, alternative and just something new and good, mind you, to listen to…somewhat infectious music? Try the downloads and see if you agree with me. Just bear in mind, melodic light rock tunes, not Rage Against the Machines. These singles can be found in their various albums, like their debut self-titled release, Terra2001, Los Angelese and The Winter Album. Basically, I picked out some of their best songs, of course i may have left out some. As you may already know, they play melodic rock songs and commands a certain amount of respect in the japanese music industry. I don’t really know who to compare it with in the Western World, but certainly i was wrong when i compared them with Shiina Ringo and Tokyo Jihen. Shiina’s song is darker, experimental and not for everybody as it gets a tad bit loud and angry for the conventional listener (and not many people appreciates her nasally voice like i do), Tomoko and gang on the other hand is more radio friendly, and would appeal to the masses, just some really good tunes to sing along to. Highly enjoyable. One of my favourite songs is Tsumetai Hana which really sound like an Oasis song…the opening at least which really resembles Don’t Look Back in Anger. Flower or hana, from the Winter Album, is a nice rock ballad as well. A song that you can fall in love immediately. And not forgeting angel song-イヴの鐘-, another gem from them and the 70s alike rock tune, Call my name. Tomoko sounds mighty fine singing in English…i love the lyrics..
“Call me baby, please baby, won’t you save me”…
Ah, there are just too much to describe and say about the songs, but what i have laid out here is just great tunes to have on your ipod or mp3 player…funky punky 70s style guitars, cool, willowy voice of Tomoko and just simple and so singable songs….i present you once more The Brilliant Green…(i’m trying not to use any puns…so you won’t see 2 Brilliants in a same sentence..)
Click here for Stand By Me and Gloomy Sunday
Download : The Brilliant Green – angel song-イヴの鐘- mp3
Download : The Brilliant Green – そのスピードで mp3
Download : The Brilliant Green – Can’t Stop Cryin’ mp3
Download : The Brilliant Green – Flowers mp3
Download : The Brilliant Green – Forever to me mp3
Download : The Brilliant Green – Rainy Days Never Stay the Same mp3
Download : The Brilliant Green – Funny Girlfriend mp3
Download : The Brilliant Green – Brownie the cat~魅惑の猫ルーム mp3
Download : The Brilliant Green – There will be love there-愛のある場所- mp3
Download : The Brilliant Green – I’m So Sorry Baby mp3
Download : The Brilliant GReen – That Boy Waits for mE mp3
Download : The Brilliant Green – Tsumetai Hana mp3
Download : Call My Name mp3
Lyrics for Tsumetai Hana
Kizutsukeau kurai aishiteita
Yume wa zetsubou ni natta shiranu uchi ni
Sashikomu hikari ga sukima kaze ga
Nureta houhou ni itaku shimiiru you
Douse ashita to iu hi wa atte
Nanika ga mitashite yuku no itsu no hi ka
Konkyo no nai chiisa na atarashii yume
Te no hira ni kanjiteru no
I’m feeling myself again
I’m feeling better now…
Yurikago wo yusaburu kaze
I’m feeling myself again
I’m feeling better, yeah…
Furikaeru you ni yume kara sameta
Kiyoraka na kokoro de bu tsubushitai
Yume mo kibou mo suteta jibun no te de
Osoreteita mono nani dattakke sou
Ima wa mou wakaranai shiwakaritaku mo nai
Koko kara mata hi wa nobotte
Kono sora ni tsuusetsu ni nanika kanjitemo
Omoide to setsunaku katarao koto ga
Nan no yaku ni tatsutte yuu no
I’m feeling myself again
I’m feeling better now…
Taisetsu ni kowashitai
I’m feeling myself again
I’m feeling better, yeah
Tsumetai hana wo kerichirasu you ni
I’m feeling myself again
I’m feeling better now…
Yurikago wo yusaburu kaze
I’m feeling myself again
I’m feeling better, yeah…
Furikaeru you ni yume kara sameta
I’m feeling myself again
I’m feeling myself again
I’m feeling better, yeah…
Tsumetai hana wo kerichirasu you ni”
Their latest single featured as one of the theme song for Mobile Gundam Suit. Honestly, I didn’t know that, I just saw some Gundam pictures on the CD cover. But yeah i do know what is Gundam, and the other dude, Zaku or Zapu..or something like that…the green erm..fatter one. I beg your pardon, really, cause when it comes to anime and manga, i’m totally lost! I tried watching Blood+ though, cute vampire slaying Saya but after a while i began to lose the plot. Or maybe they dragged the story too long, I don’t know. All i know is that i didn’t finish the series. But who cares, cause some anime comes with really cool j-rock tunes like The Brilliant Green! And this one is cool and it certainly rocks! The guitar sounds at the beginning instantly prepares you for a great Brilliant Green song. Just months after releasing Enemy, they are back with a rock-worthy song. Unlike Enemy, this is fast-paced, yes it feels like you are riding on that thing she is on. So if you don’t have one, try it on a motorcycle and some cool intergalactic shades, i think it’ll do just fine. In this single, it includes a newer version of the english song Goodbye and Good Luck which was originally released in 1997. Well, enjoy!
