Tuesday, January 31, 2023

January 31, 2023 - Set List


January 31, 2023
Set List

1.  Baby, It's Cold Outside
2.  Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
3.  Winter Wonderland
4.  Frosty the Snowman
5.  Sleigh Ride
6.  Cold Weather Blues
7.  I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
8.  Silent Night
9.  June in January 
10.  Winter Marches On

Monday, January 30, 2023

Eastern Pop Culture : Multi-Million Certified Albums by RIAJ

RIAJ

 (Recording Industry Association of Japan)

Multi-Million Certified Albums

2x - 5x

- 2x -

red by Nanase Aikawa (1996)

Dance Tracks Vol. 1 by Namie Amuro (1995)

Concentration 20 by Namie Amuro (1997)

181920 by Namie Amuro (1998)

Finally by Namie Amuro (2017)

5x20 All the Best!! 1999-2019 by Arashi

Run & Friends by B'z (1992)

Survive by B'z (1997)

B'z The "Mixture" & Eleven by B'z (2000)

Seishun no Kagayaki: 22 Hits of the Carpenters by The Carpenters (1995)

Super Best II by Chage and Aska (1992)

The Way We Are & Second to None by Chemistry (2001 & 2002)

Def Tech by Def Tech (2005)

Viva la Revolution by Dragon Ash (1999)

Love Goes On... by Dreams Come True (1989)

Magic & Delicious by Dreams Come True (1993 & 1995)

Greatest Hits "The Soul" by Dreams Come True (2000)

Every Best Single +3 by Every Little Thing (1999)

Exile Ballad Best by Exile (2000)

Heavy Gauge & Drive: Complete Best by Glay (1999 & 2000)

Loveppears by Ayumi Hamasaki (1999)

Rainbow by Ayumi Hamasaki (2002)

The Best "Love Winters" by Kohmi Hirose (1998)

Love Brace by Tomomi Kahala (1996)

Ketsunopolis 4 by Ketsunopolis (2005)

Best: First Things & Best: Second Session by Kumi Koda (2005 & 2006)

ark & Ray by L'Arc-en-Ciel (1999)

The Gates of Heaven (Tengoku no Door) by Yumi Matsutoya (1990)

Dawn Purple by Yumi Matsutoya (1991)

The Dancing Sun by Yumi Matsutoya (1994)

Mother Father Brother Sister & Love Is the Message & Marvelous by Misia (Album No. 1 - 1998 ... Album No. 2 -  2000 ... Album No. 3 - 2001)

Misia Greatest Hits by Misia (2003)

Best! Morning Musume 1 by Morning Musume (2001)

Shinkai by Mr. Children (1996)

Mr. Children 1992-1995 & Mr. Children 1996-2000 by Mr. Children (2001)

Power of Dreams by Maki Ohguro (1995)

musiQ  by Orange Range (2004)

Shouso Strip by Ringo Sheena (2000)

Smap Vest by SMAP (2001)

Starting Over by Speed (1997)

Young Love by Southern All Stars (1996)

Ballad 3: The Album of Love by Southern All Stars (2000)

SA by Ami Suzuki (1999)

Dance to Positive by TRF (1995)

Toki no Tobira by Wands (1993)

Oh My Love by Zard (1994)

Zard Blend: Sun & Stone by Zard (1997)

- 3x -

Sweet 19 Blues by Namie Amuro (1996)

In the Life by B'z (1991)

Loose by B'z (1995)

Tree by Chage and Aska (1991)

Million Kisses by Dreams Come True (1991)

Pure Soul by Glay (1998)

Faces Places by Globe (1997)

Love Again & Relation & Cruise Record 1995-2000 by Globe

(1998 - Love Again & Relation ... 1999 - Cruise Record...)

Duty by Ayumi Hamasaki (2000)

I am... by Ayumi Hamasaki (2002)

Love by Ryuichi Kawamura (1997)

All Singles Best by Kobukuro (2006)

Octave by Kome Kome Club (1992)

Delicious Way by Mai Kuraki (2000)

Neue Musik: Yumi Matsutoya Complete Best Vol. 1 by Yumi Matsutoya (1998)

Atomic Heart & Bolero by Mr. Children (1994 & 1997)

Evergreen by My Little Lover (1996)

Jiko Best by Kazumasa Oda (2002)

Back Beats #1 by Maki Ohguro (1995)

Rise & Moment by Speed (1998)

Impressions by Mariya Takeuchi (1994)

Deep River & Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol. 1 by Hikaru Utada (2002 & 2004)

Yureru Omoi by Zard (1993)

Zard Best the Single Collection Kiseki by Zard (1999)

- 4x -

B'z The Best "Treasure" by B'z (1998)

Time to Destination by Every Little Thing (1998)

Globe by Globe (1996)

A Best by Ayumi Hamasaki (2001)

Umi no Yeah!! by Southern All Stars (1998)

Distance by Hikaru Utada (2001)

- 5x -

B'z The Best "Pleasure" by B'z (1998)

Review by Glay (1997)

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Bonus Multi-Milli0n Certification by RIAJ

8x - First Love by Hikaru Utada (1999)

Source - Wikipedia

Sunday, January 29, 2023

The Hamptons by Park Lane

As a Stylist and Fashion Director with the jewelry brand, Park Lane, I can guarantee luxury fashion from seasonal collections to everyday selections.  As with any other jewelry designer, budget is kept in mind - from exquisite expensive to understated modesty.  

In this special, I am offering samples from the Spring/Summer Hamptons Collection 2023 as brought to you by Park Lane.

Spring/Summer 2023


Gold &/or Silver


Set of 5

Explore my full Park Lane boutique!

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Unplugged - JT Bass Tutorial "Rio"

In this special series of Unplugged, I am highlighting John Taylor's bass tutorials.

In the launch edition, John featured "Girls on Film."  In the next edition, he featured "Planet Earth."  Today is all about "Rio"...the ultimate Duran Duran classic in song and music video.

So where does John fit in?

Friday, January 27, 2023

Weekly's Best

In this edition of Weekly's Best, I am highlighting your interest in Eastern Pop Culture by way of RIAJ (Recording Industry Association of Japan) Million-Certified albums.  On a more specific route, the certification is broken down by year and decade - the first post focused on 1990 to 1999, the second post focused on 2000 to 2009, and the third post focused on 2010 to present.  Follow the links below as a refresher.

Eastern Pop Culture : Million-Certified Albums By RIAJ (1990-1999)

Eastern Pop Culture : Million-Certified Albums by RIAJ (2000-2009)

Eastern Pop Culture : Million-Certified Albums by RIAJ (2010-Present)

Million certification status in Japan is literally 1,000,000 in sales.  By American standards, Japan's million is our multi-platinum.

And so there you have it - Weekly's Best.



Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Can't Hear You

How long can Chris Botti hold his breath for one note?

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Wake Up To zZounds

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Monday, January 23, 2023

Eastern Pop Culture : Million-Certified Albums by RIAJ

RIAJ

(Recording Industry Association of Japan)

Million-Certified Albums

2010 - Present

- 2010 -

- Ikimonobakari: Members Best Selection by Ikimonogakari

- 2011 -

- Koko ni Ita Koto by AKB48 

- Beautiful World by Arashi

- Girls' Generation by Girls' Generation

 - 2012 -

- 1830m by AKB48

- All Singles Best 2 by Kobukuro 

- The Best of Yumi Matsutoya 40th Anniversary by Yumi Matsutoya

(No listings in 2013)

- 2014 -

- Tsugi no Ashiato by AKB48

- 2015 -

- Japonism by Arashi 

- Dreams Come True The Best! Watashi no Dorikamu by Dreams Come True

- Planet Seven by Sandaime J Soul Brothers 

- 2016 -

- Smap 25 Years by Smap 

(No listings between 2017 & 2020)

- 2021 -

- BTS, the Best by BTS

Source - Wikipedia

Eastern Pop Culture : Million-Certified Albums by RIAJ

RIAJ

(Recording Industry Association of Japan)

Million-Certified Albums

2000 - 2009

- 2000 -

- Sakura no Ki no Shita by aiko 

- eternity by Every Little Thing

- The History of Shogo Hamada "Since 1975" by Shogo Hamada

- The Changing Same by Ken Hirai

- Fresh by Judy and Mary 

- KinKi Single Selection by KinKi Kids

- Expansion by Yuki Koyanagi

- Real by L'Arc-en-Ciel 

- 3rd-Love Paradise by Morning Musume

- Q by Mr. Children

- Infinity Eighteen Vol. 1 by Ami Suzuki  

- Tubest III by Tube 

- Tobira by Yuzu 

- 2001 -

- Natsufuku by aiko

- Da Best of Da Pump by Da Pump

- Lily Of Da Valley by Dragon Ash 

- 4 Force by Every Little Thing

- F by Masaharu Fukuyama 

- Love Notes by Gospellers

- Gaining Through Losing by Ken Hirai 

- Warp & The Great Escape by Judy and Mary 

- Perfect Crime by Mai Kuraki 

- Clicked Singles Best 13 by L'Arc-en-Ciel

- The Greatest Hits by Love Psychedelico 

- Sweet, Bittersweet: Yumi Ballad Best by Yumi Matsutoya

- Insomnia by Chihiro Onitsuka 

- Bon Appetit! by Mariya Takeuchi

- 2002 -

- Green & The Ballads: Love & B'z by B'z

- Listen to My Heart by BoA

- Rock and Roll Hero & Top of the Pops by Keisuke Kuwata

- Kiss in the Sky by Misia 

- It's a Wonderful World by Mr. Children

- True by Mika Nakashima

- Tokyo Classic by Rip Slyme 

- 2003 -

- Valenti by BoA

- Exile Entertainment by Exile

- A Ballads & Memorial Address by Ayumi Hamasaki 

- Street Story by HY

- Life Is... by Ken Hirai 

- Ketsunopolis 3 by Ketsumeishi

- Love by Mika Nakashima

- Beautiful Energy by Twelve Girls Band

- 2004 -

- My Story by Ayumi Hamasaki

- Wish You the Best by Mai Kuraki

- Shifuku no Oto by Mr. Children

- Exodus by Hikaru Utada

- 2005 -

- B'z The Best "Pleasure II" by B'z

- Best of Soul by BoA

- Perfect Best by Exile

- Nameless World by Kobukuro

- I Love U by Mr. Children

- Best by Mika Nakashima

- Natural by Orange Range

- Killer Street by Southern All Stars

- Vocalist by Hideaki Tokunaga

- 2006 -

- First Message by Ayaka

- Catch the Wave by Def Tech

- (Miss)Understood by Ayumi Hamasaki

- Black Cherry by Kumi Koda

- Ultra Blue by Hikaru Utada

- Golden Best: 15th Anniversary by Zard

- 2007 -

- Exile Love by Exile

- 5296 by Kobukuro 

- Home by Mr. Children 

- Vocalist 3 by Hideaki Tokunaga

- 2008 -

- Best Fiction by Namie Amuro

- B'z The Best "Ultra Pleasure" by B'z

- Exile Catchy Best by Exile

- A, Domo.  Ohisashiburi Desu. by Greeeen

- Supermarket Fantasy by Mr. Children 

- Expressions by Mariya Takeuchi

- Heart Station by Hikaru Utada

- 2009 -

- All the Best! 1999-2009 by Arashi

- Ayaka's History 2006-2009 by Ayaka 

- Aisubeki Mirai e by Exile

Source - Wikipedia

Sunday, January 22, 2023

Park Lane Sunday Special

As you may or may not know, I am a Stylist and Fashion Director with the luxury jewelry brand, Park Lane.  The collections and stand alone selections are gorgeous and worth considering, mental noting, or perhaps buying!  The budget for each jewel is reflective of design, so some pieces are more expensive and some pieces are more realistic to a customer's everyday finances.

As with every well-known designer, Park Lane offers seasonal collections.

And so in this post, I am introducing the recently launched Spring/Summer catalog titled -

The Hamptons Collection

Samples will be shared next Sunday as part of the Park Lane Sunday Special.

With that said,

Explore more in my Park Lane boutique!

Saturday, January 21, 2023

Unplugged - JT Bass Tutorial "Planet Earth"

In this special series of Unplugged, I am highlighting John Taylor's bass tutorials.

In the launch edition of this series, I introduced John's bass viewpoint in iconic Duran Duran songs - beginning with "Girls on Film."  He included notes from Roger Taylor's drums and Nick Rhodes's keyboards to bring together a song like no other and that would secure their fame.

In this next edition, "Planet Earth" always receives a loud cry of excitement when performed live.  So where is John's role?

Friday, January 20, 2023

Remembering David Crosby

In Memory

David Crosby

August 14, 1941 - January 18, 2023

Founding member the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash

Crosby, Stills & Nash - Debut album
Grammy Award for Best New Artist (1969)

Neil Young joined for live performances such as Woodstock.
The group became known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY).

David Crosby and Graham Nash collaborated three Gold certified albums in the 1970s.

Over 35 million albums sold between work with the Byrds and CSNY

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Byrds
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with CSN

Five albums in collaboration with Crosby were listed in Rolling Stone's The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (3 with the Byrds,2 with CSNY)

Source - Wikipedia

David Crosby's musical career was impressive, extensive, and enjoyed to this day.  His personal life struggled with drug and alcohol addiction as well as carrying weapons.  At the end of the day though, he was an inspiration to future musicians in the genres he was known for - rock, folk, and jazz.  I am far from Crosby's generation but I will always appreciate his contribution to music.

May David Crosby rest in peace.

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Can't Hear You

 "...born and raised right here in Houston..."

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Wake Up To zZounds

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In this third edition, wake up to zZounds with the strum of an acoustic guitar.

Consider all-American style.

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Monday, January 16, 2023

Eastern Pop Culture : Million-Certified Albums By RIAJ

RIAJ

(Recording Industry Association of Japan)

Million-Certified Albums

1990 - 1999

- 1990 -

- Break Through & Wicked Beat & Risky by B'z

- Wonder 3 by Dreams Come True

- Banga Wanga by Toshinobu Kubota

- Princess Princess by Princess Princess

- Southern All Stars & Inamura Jane by Southern All Stars

- 1991 -

- Oh! Yeah!  by Kazumasa Oda

- Seventeen's Map (Junana-Sai no Chizu) by Yutaka Ozaki

- Jealousy by X Japan

- 1992 -

- Guys by Chage and Aska

- The Swinging Star by Dreams Come True

- From Yesterday by Keisuke Kuwata

- Kimi wa Boku no Takaramona by Noriyuki Makihara

- Tears and Reasons by Yumi Matsutoya

- Kind of Love by Mr. Children

- Confession for Exist (Hounetsu e no Akashi) by Yutaka Ozaki

- Singles 1987-1992 by Princess Princess

- Quiet Life by Mariya Takeuchi

- So Bad by T-Bolan

- Hold Me by Zard

- 1993 -

- Red Hill by Chage and Aska

- Calling by Masaharu Fukuyama

- Single is Best by Eri Hiramatsu

- Ivory II by Miki Imai

- Self Portrait by Noriyuki Makihara

- U-miz by Yumi Matsutoya

- Versus by Mr. Children

- Da Da Da by Maki Ohguro

- Heart of Stone by T-Bolan

- Roman no Natsu by Tube

- The Very Best of Unicorn by Unicorn

- Little Bit... by Wands

- X Singles by X Japan

- Enoshima: Southern All Stars Golden Hits Medley by Z-Dan

- 1994 -

- The 7th Blues by B'z

- Deen by Deen

- Orange Sunshine by Judy and Mary 

- Kodoku no Taiyou by Keisuke Kuwata

- Pharmacy by Noriyuki Makihara

- Eien no Yume ni Mukatte by Maki Ohguro

- Word Groove & Billionaire by TRF

- Owaranai Natsu ni & Melodies & Memories by Tube

- 1995 -

- M-Collection: Kaze wo Sagashiteru by Masaharu Fukuyama

- Singles by Kyosuke Himuro

- Miracle Diving by Judy and Mary 

- Decade by Kome Kome Club

- Kathmandu by Yumi Matsutoya 

- Do the Best by Chisato Moritaka 

- La La La by Maki Ohguro

- Scatman's World by Scatman John 

- Gambler by Sharam Q

- Hachimitsu by Spitz

- Martini II by Masayuki Suzuki 

- Hyper Mix 4 & Brand-New Tomorrow by TRF

- Yuzurenai Natsu by Tube 

- Piece of My Soul by Wands

- Treasures by Tatsuro Yamashita 

- Forever You by Zard

- 1996 -

- Friends II by B'z

- Love Unlimited by Dreams Come True 

- Beloved by Glay 

- True by L'Arc-en-Ciel

- Maximum by Max

- For All My Loves (Aisubeki Mono Subete ni) by Yutaka Ozaki

- Ami Yumi by Puffy

- Single Best 10 by Sharam Q

- Indigo Chiheisen by Spitz

- Singles by T-Bolan 

- Tubest II by Tube

- Banzai by Ulfuls

- Triad Years Act 1: The Very Best of the Yellow Monkey by The Yellow Monkey

- Beauty and Harmony by Miwa Yoshida

- Today Is Another Day by Zard

- 1997 -

- paraDOX by Nanase Aikawa

- Flash Back: B'z Early Special Titles by B'z

- Junior Sweet by Chara

- The Best of Dreams Come True & Sing or Die by Dreams Come True

- Paint the Sky with Stars by Enya

- Everlasting by Every Little Thing

- Pride by Miki Imai

- Magma by Koshi Inaba

- The Power Source by Judy and Mary 

- Storytelling by Tomomi Kahala

- Makoto Kawamoto by Makoto Kawamoto 

- A Album by KinKi Kids

- Singles by Luna Sea

- Smiling by Noriyuki Makihara

- Cowgirl Dreamin' by Yumi Matsutoya

- Maximum II by Max

- Smile by Mayo Okamoto

- 1998 -

- The Brilliant Green by The Brilliant Green 

- Ja, Zoo by hide with Spread Beaver 

- Pop Life by Judy and Mary 

- B Album by KinKi Kids

- Nagai Aida: Kiroro no Mori by Kiroro

- Heart by L'Arc-en-Ciel

- Shine by Luna Sea

- Maximum Groove by Max

- Jet-CD by Puffy

- Gold Sun and Silver Moon by Shazna

- Sakura by Southern All Stars

- Triple Joker by T.M. Revolution

- Works by TRF

- Cozy by Tatsuro Yamashita

- 1999 -

- Ongaku by 19

- ID by Nanase Aikawa

- Brotherhood by B'z

- Buzz Songs & Lily Of Da Valley by Dragon Ash

- The Monster by Dreams Come True

- Magnum Collection 1999 "Dear" by Masaharu Fukuyama

- "A" by Ayumi Hamasaki

- Greatest Hits 1990-1999 by Tomoyasu Hotei

- Golden Best by Yosui Inoue

- Maximum Collection by Max 

- Discovery by Mr. Children 

- Muzai Moratorium by Ringo Sheena 

- Carry On My Way by Speed

- Recycle: Greatest Hits of Spitz by Spitz

- The Force by T.M. Revolution 

- Yuzuen by Yuzu

- Eien & Zard Best: Requested Memorial by Zard

Source - Wikipedia

Saturday, January 14, 2023

Unplugged - JT Bass Tutorial "Girls on Film"

In this special series of Unplugged, I am highlighting John Taylor's bass tutorials.

The creativity behind the series was thoughtfully crafted during the worldwide COVID shutdown.  In this downtime, Duran Duran fans got to better appreciate their music from one specific viewpoint - the bass guitar.  Every instrumental just came together along with Simon Le Bon's vocals.

In this launch special, "Girls on Film" is first on the YouTube list.

Intrigue.  Fascination.  Musical learning experience from the one and only bass pro, John Taylor.

Friday, January 13, 2023

Weekly's Best

In this edition of Weekly's Best, the post highlight is:

Wake Up To zZounds - Electronic Drums

This post highlight featured an overall link to drums and electronic drums as well as a link to Roland V-Drums Buying Guide and a link to Alesis E Drums Buying Guide.

Follow the post highlight above to find the links within.


Thursday, January 12, 2023

Remembering Jeff Beck

I recognize Jeff Beck's name through Eric Clapton and their common link to the Yardbirds.  Jeff Beck's name would go on to be solidified in musical history on the ultimate stage - the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

June 24, 1944 - January 10, 2023


Background

Known well for being a member of the Yardbirds and his main spin off the Jeff Beck Group

11 studio albums
3 studio albums with the Jeff Beck Group

Honors

No. 5 in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitarists 
"one of the most influential lead guitarists in rock" - Rolling Stone
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Yardbirds (1992)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for solo career (2009)

Awards

8 Grammy Award nominations
6 Grammy Awards for Best Rock Instrumental Performance
1 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance
1 Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music

Follow the Wikipedia link above for Jeff's full career history.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Can't Hear You

"I bet we could do better though."

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Wake Up To zZounds - Electronic Drums

Disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made at no cost to you.

In the launch edition of Wake Up To zZounds, I brought power on the acoustic drums to wake up the world and get 2023 going.  

In this edition, I am sparking electricity with the electronic drums to wake up and get the day going.

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Categories -
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Monday, January 9, 2023

Japanese Success Story - Kana Nishino

In the launch edition of RIAJ - Recording Industry Association of Japan - I briefly wrote about the history of RIAJ and focused on the requisite levels of certification from base gold to ultimate multi-million.

As a recap -

Gold = 100,000

Platinum = 250,000

2x Platinum = 500,000

3x Platinum = 750,000

Million = 1,000,000

Multi-Million = 2,500,000

Japanese Success Story

Kana Nishino 

- Japanese singer and songwriter

- Debuted in 2008

- Genres: R&B, Pop, Country Pop

- Proved powerful on music charts and digital

- One of Japan's most popular female singers

- Style icon

- Artist of the Year (2014 & 2015) by Billboard Japan

- 7 albums as of 2009

- Million certification downloads:

2009 (2), 2010 (4), 2015 (1)

- Success of first album, LOVE one (2009): 

No. 4 & Platinum

- Success of second album, To Love (2010):

No. 1 ... 3x Platinum

"Motto..." "Dear..." "Best Friend" "Aitakute Aitakute" - Million

- Awards:

MTV Video Music Awards Japan - 9 Nominations, 4 Wins

Japan Record Awards - 5 Nominations, 9 Wins

Japan Cable Awards - 9 Wins

Billboard Japan Music Awards - 1 Nomination, 2 Wins

A full background about Kana Nishino can be found on Wikipedia.

Saturday, January 7, 2023

Unplugged - Electronic Drums

Disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made at no cost to you.

In this post, Roger Taylor of Duran Duran is unplugged as he tests out the Roland TD-30KV Electronic Drums.

On zZounds, I am offering the next best Roland Electronic Drums.

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Unplugged
Roger Taylor - Duran Duran
Roland TD-30KV Electronic Drums