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Take Notice: Kalafina - Lacrimosa

    What happens when you gather two extremely beautiful songs in one single? Well, that question has many possible answers. But what if these two songs have the power to amaze you like no other and even make you want to cry? In that case, you have a Kalafina single. And "Lacrimosa" is the perfect package.

Jacket (Keiko version)

    As most Kalafina singles, this one is no exception in what concerns the tie-in for the A-side. "Lacrimosa", which gives the single its name, was used as an ending theme for Kuroshitsuji's first season. 

    The song itself is spectacular. While many might feel that Hikaru was forgotten as she just sings the choir parts, I reckon it was for the best. I mean, the dense atmosphere constructed by both the instruments and Wakana+Keiko vocals is in its best way. If Kajiura were to add Hikaru in the verses, "Lacrimosa" wouldn't be as impacting as the released version. Why? Apart from "Magia" (which really surprised me), Hikaru's voice is usually 'rawer' and not so melodic... Whatever, this song is brilliant lol

Lacrimosa's PV - masquerade beauty

    After the main track, we arrive at "Gloria". It's not uncommon in Kalafina's singles, but Kajiura surely delivers prettiness even in this B-side! A tearjerker song, "Gloria" makes up for Hikaru fans with her dominating the verses in great fashion. The chorus, on the other side, brings Wakana and Keiko in such an emotional way, so heartfelt... I love it T^T

Gloria - the glorious coupling song

    Dear Yuki Kajiura, how can you be such a flawless composer? Kalafina NEVER disappoints me and this single just blew me against the wall with its musical power. I want the third album now! Pweeeease <3333 Remember, if you liked this single (I bet you did ;3 lol) please help the artists by purchasing their music~ 


  

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Idol Randomness: Kalafina's Magia Comment

     Have you ever wondered how the Kalafina girls prepare their awesome voices? How about their favorite hobbies? Kitty Wakana o.o? All of this and more in the interview below! (credits to Kawaii Girl Japan) ^^

With English subtitles~ *0*

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Teh Newz: Kalafina's Full Magia and Kahi's Come Back You Bad Person

    YEEEEEESSSSSS! It's finally the week of Kalafina's new single "Magia" release, and the promotional video has already leaked with all its awesomeness and epicness. I can't express in words how much I LOVE Kalafina (^ - ^) Masterpiece.

"Magia"s Live version (changed!) - watch it before they take it from YouTube (again lol)!

    Also, After School's Kahi solo debut, "Come Back You Bad Person", was revealed last week. Now, the music video is available on Pledis official channel and it's amazing! With a strong beat and great concept, I hope this solo attempt will be successful.

"Come Back You Bad Person"s Music Video - fierce!

    Such a great week. right? *-*

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Teh Newz: Kalafina's Magia and SNSD's Visual Dreams

    Hello ^^

    This week is full of great news for J-pop and K-pop lovers! Among so many new releases, we have the announcement of Kalafina's new single "Magia", used as ending theme for the anime "Puella Magi Madoka Magica". It sound really awesome and dark, check out the CM:

"Magia"s CM

    As for the Korean side, SNSD's teaser for the new song/music video "Visual Dreams", a collaboration with Intel, was uploaded on S.M. Entertainment's official YT channel.

"Visual Dreams"s teaser

    The full song has already been released on multiple websites and the complete music video will soon be revealed. These girls make everything they touch turn into gold! Once again it's Soshi fever everywhere~

    January seems to be a really great month for music ^^ 

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J-Artist of the day: Kalafina

    This time I'll talk about a very special trio of incredibly talented singers: Kalafina.

 Wakana, Keiko and Hikaru - From the album 'Seventh Heaven'

     Produced by famous japanese composer Yuki Kajiura, Kalafina started as group of two singers, Wakana and Keiko (from the composer's FictionJunction project), that would sing the themes for the seven movies of Type-Moon's anime series Kara no Kyoukai, released on japanese theaters.

    After releasing their first single 'oblivious' in the beginning of 2008, the girls were praised for their beautiful vocals and harmonization. In May 2008, Yuki Kajiura held an audition to choose two more members for Kalafina. The selected ones were Hikaru and Maya. Right after the auditions, the group released their second single 'sprinter/ARIA', in which both new members appeared in the music video.

 'sprinter''s Music Video - still one of the fans' favorite songs

    Continuing the releases of the movie's themes, Kalafina released another single in 2008, called 'fairytale'. But fans were surprised as Maya's vocals weren't heard in the song and she wasn't shown on the music video. Hoping for her return, fans continued to support the group normally, until their next single 'Lacrimosa' was released (in the same day as their first album 'Seventh Heaven'), when Sony made a post on their site confirming that Maya would no longer participate in Kalafina's activites.

 'Lacrimosa''s Music Video - Kalafina without Maya

    Despite Maya's departure, the group had a successful year, releasing two more singles, now for different animes or TV shows, as their first album contained the last of the Kara no Kyoukai's themes. In 2010, the girls released their second album, 'Red Moon'. Presenting a darker atmosphere and experimental sounds, the album impressed fans with its superior quality. 

'Red Moon''s cover (I really wanted to post a song from it but Sony's been removing the yt videos related to it...)

    After the album's release, Kalafina held a tour to promote it. Fans weren't disappointed as the girls proved their spectacular vocals in a wonderful performance. Their next single, 'Kagayaku Sora no Shijima ni Wa' was only released half a year later, in September 2010. In December, Kalafina released their first Live DVD from the Red Moon tour.

 Kagayaku Sora no Shijima ni Wa (once again, Sony's removed the music video x.x)

    For 2011, Kalafina has announced a single release in February called 'Magia'. 
 
    These girls don't fail to impress me! I love this group to bits and I hope you can enjoy it too! I really recommend the album 'Red Moon' and their DVD. If you like it, please remember to support the group! Aren't these girls awesome? *0* 
 

 

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