Charmed by J-Rock

I think that, at least for those who know me, saying that I've been mesmerised by many artists won't be surprising. I admire many people for many things, mostly because they drove my attention to a lot of issues and problems that I wouldn't have ever thought of, if I hadn't got to know those people. They, in some way, helped me to become the person I am.

When I was a small and lovely girl (I really was like that, small and lovely), I came across the "Sailor Moon" anime series. Because of this encounter I became interested in anime and manga, which developed into a fascination of the Japanese and Asian culture and languages. 

One of the aspects of the Japanese culture I like the most is their type of rock music. In the visual aspect it is really different from the European one. It differs also in terms of the approach to music and lyrics. 

The band that has a special place in my heart is Girugamesh, although I really admire X Japan, Mucc, L'Arc en Ciel and UVERworld as well. When I heard Satoshi's (the vocalist) voice and listened to the rhythm of guitars and the drums I knew it was it. There was harmony in this cacophony, if you know what I mean ^_^. I listen to many different types of music but this pure and clear male vocal mixed with the music full of energy couldn't have left me cold. Whatever it is, a ballad song or kind of hard core and scream song, it just captivates me because of the amount of feelings and emotions that the band tries to transmit. Whenever I hear them it makes me want to sing along, even though I can't understand the lyrics clearly. I really have a soft spot for this band.

For anyone interested in how the band plays, here is one of my favourite songs (with English subs so that you know what it's all about) Enjoy >_<

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Foreign language learning

In response to AgataL & Students

I think that learning other languages widens your intellectual horizon as well as increases curiosity of life. It may also help people to learn more about their native culture and themselves. 

What is more, in the modern world it is rather impossible to be a member of the global village without speaking at least one other language. Those who think that by knowing English they are able to access any information are making a 'grave mistake' because many other language sources may provide better, more comprehensive outlook on things like current affairs, music and film news, sport, literature, etc. 

In my case not being able to speak English would mean not being able to learn other languages, as many of course-books are in English, not being able to read manga or watch movies, anime or dramas, because subbing squads provide subtitles mostly in English or Spanish and, finally, not being able to listen to BBC pod-casts, understand songs lyrics and travel. Just thinking that I would not be able to have all that makes my heart sink into sadness and despair because I would be a different person.

Lastly, it may be useful to know other languages to decipher the 'modern pidgin' forms of communicating...

PS. Something for philologists ^_^

I would like to share some examples of 'modern pidgin' (these were find in an ad):

'cost cutting w obszarze HR', 

'trendy w employer brandingu na świecie', 

'zarządzanie zmianą na przykładzie outsourcingu kadrowo-płacowego' 

and something heard in a bus 'w tej pracy nie ma teamworku' o_0.

This may prove the English language domination but, on the other hand, would an English-person understand the 'Me gusta!' thing?

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