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cogsturning

wow the cornelius remix of battle is unrecognizable lol

Angeltearx

The Guitarhythm on All Time Super Guest is kinda of a letdown. Why is it only 6 min, why not 10 or so? I was suspecting miyavi popslapping guitar style, but there is none. Also Imai is hard to hear. I think you can hear him on the background (and ive im right, he got a solo at the beginning of the instrumental part). And what he does isnt bad, but its hard to hear. At the end there is some pretty interesting guitar at the background (very noice like) but its hard to hear. I personally prefer the 10min live verson of the song. In that version, the part when the song begins to slow down (which is in the middle) is also better arranged, especially with the guitar. Also its more instrumental, and doenst have those synthesized drum feeling to it. Dont get me wrong, its not a bad song, but i expected more of song written by so many guitarists.

Archaenon

Vote up! Current photoshoot for All time super best + fellows: http://www.last.fm/music/%E5%B8%83%E8%A2%8B%E5%AF%85%E6%B3%B0/+images/67405242

Archaenon

Pretty much everything he does has good guitar. Howling is one of my favorites and Jingi.

Angeltearx

Just discovered him. I really like is guitar style. Im searching for Hotei instrumentals or songs with emphasise on guitar (songs with long solo's etc). Allready found the 10 min live version of guitarhythm (which sounds great), BWHOH (obviously) and Guitar Concerto. Other then that, did i missed some jewels of songs with good guitar? Would love to get some suggestions : D

Archaenon

As much as I love the look for Electric Samurai, stop voting recent pics down. Let's keep them current.

ideal_insomnia

Love that new single.

utauouji

cool.

reki007

A drug score part 1 - the best :D

Archaenon

I wonder how many people realize that album is based on the Battles without Honor or Humanity 8 movie set? Each song is in reference to those. Little tidbit if no one knew. @dememe Sadly Hotei isn't as popular as he should be imo, I like Slash, but I don't know anyone who thought he did that song, they just plain have no idea. ALSO...does anyone know if the BOOWY 30TH is going on dvd, Hotei has been tweeting mostly about Iwate quake help, I don't even know if it was canceled.

dememe

@ Archaenon - Since it's licensed through EMI, at least officially he should get some royalties paid back, but for things like ads on TV and the such I don't know. I'm so fed up of arguing that point with people that Hotei wrote and performed BWHOH, I think that most people seem to be convinced it's by Slash of GnR. Then it's time for me to break out some BOOWY and Hotei CDs until "education" is achieved.

Archaenon

I wonder how much he gets in Royalties for Battles since I'm sure 90% of the English speaking world has no idea who does that song.

love_dokkyun

Sounds good, but no opportunity has yet arisen for that kind of autotomy...

Archaenon

The 30th anniversary for Boowy, Hotei and Complex does look amazing. I'd saw a limb off to go honestly.

Aesiron

love_dokkyun

This looks like it'll be awesome! Woohooo http://hotei.com/30th_live/news.html#101129 I wish whoever goes a wonderful time!

Archaenon

@ohsolucky I suggest Doberman personally.

ohsolucky

woow Electric Samurai is awesome. which of his albums should i check out next?

ideal_insomnia

2Archaenon That's unfortunate :( But you can watch a part of it on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFKKcb0_ki0

Archaenon

I'm the only person who didn't see the USTREAM concert. I was so freakin busy , was dying to see it though. =/

epi_gee

a 6' 3' Japanese man? ... how very intimidating ! The hair-do adds to this. I am so glad it is not 1941...

JigsawJohnny

Today's USTREAM concert was amazing!!! Hotei, you're my hero!!! : )

ideal_insomnia

Watched his live today via USTREAM. My god it was awesome! Rock on!

JigsawJohnny

Hotei thanks all the support the fans gave him during his recovery with a new song - downloadable for free at his blog: http://www.hotei.com/blog/2010/04/post-227.html Go check it out, everyone! : )

Archaenon

Alan Rickman.... and shame Cogs , lol.

quiet_fire

Hell, he's so good. But 'tis is such a problem to get his CD's here.

love_dokkyun

I can't stop listening to that album. I don't know what's happening to me.

cogsturning

im just listening to the new cover album now, im always like a month or two late finding out about his releases ._.

ottosox

His voice sounds EXACTLY like Alan Rickman

JigsawJohnny

Hotei rocked, rocks, and will always rock! : )

ElTigreNegro

A pretty cool guy.

scavenger176

bumblebee reborn?

smee85

Katana Groove!

DisCoTeCa_BoY

Respect !

followingsun

bad feeling 25 years anniversary is a very very good track!! listen it!

cogsturning

hell yes this picture

Vonthin

The god of Japanese Guitarists.

PablolitaScobar

I wish I was 6'3''

LloveGirl

Battle Without Honor Or Humanity ~ Oh I just love that

Archaenon

Gundam Tulip was awesome.

dreamer_ua

He rocks!^^ And that "Gundam - Tulip" from Room of King =) Man, you're awesome! Yay!=)

Radloc

new video: "Battle Without Honor or Humanity" LIVE http://www.lastfm.pl/music/%E5%B8%83%E8%A2%8B%E5%AF%85%E6%B3%B0/+videos/+1-BxeiylcLgh0

Qkunen

I have to start saving money for an order from CDJapan...

Archaenon

The entire album that it's on. Electric Samurai.

DeucesAreWild

what other songs sounds like Battle Without Honour And Humanity?

Archaenon

I liked all his releases. I do admit to not listening to Ambivalent as much as I should of , but GRV is amazing. I wonder if he is working on anymore collab albums or anything. I'd love to see Decalouge and Science killed the Future live.

cogsturning

yea its fantastic, after not really liking his last three releases i was really happy for this one to be so awesome.

Archaenon

Cogs your so behind! shame shame! It's good stuff.