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Gaijin Gourmet! New Delicious Yakitori (Chicken BBQ on Sticks) In Futakotamagawa!

Finally! There’s a delicious Yakitori (BBQ chicken on sticks) in Futakotamagawa. I am a regular there and went there again last night to participate in the venue’s fare and was, as usual, quite pleased.

http://youtu.be/htPvQMqEo8c

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The shop’s name is “Flat.” It is a 5 minute walk from Futakotamagawa station on the Den-en-Toshi Line. (Two stops by express train – six by local train – from Shibuya). It is on the side of the station a few minutes walk from Takashimaya so it’s a great place to go if the ladies want to go shopping too! 

Downstairs seats 12. Upstairs “Zasshiki” (japanese floor tatami style) Seats about 10.

Room for about 12 to seat on the first floor and a standing bar for four people or so. On the second floor, there is a tatami room that seats ten. 

Friendly, polite staff

Friendly staff and a spic and span cleanliness (always a must for the Gaijin Gourmet!)

Spotless kitchen

The kitchen is kept spotless and anyone can easily view the food preparation. The standing bar is directly opposite the barbecue rack (to the left of this picture) so anyone can see how clean and spotless the facilities are.

It says, (ふらっと 炭火焼)”Flat Sumibiyaki” (sumibiyaki means “cooked over charcoal”) 

All the cooked chicken items I had were very delicious. 

I don’t like dethawed frozen meats and the menu at Flat had fresh chicken. Delicious. It is about ¥160 per piece, which is a tad bit pricy, but like I said, it is not frozen meats so the taste is superb… Good Yakitori never needs sauce and only salt. I don’t even use salt so I can really taste good meat. This place has good quality chicken! Fresh!

The owner and head chef is Shimodai san. If you go there, tell him “Mike sent you!”

Flat

4-10-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

東京都世田谷区玉川4−10−1

Tel: 03-6313-1445

(If you want to have a party of more than 4 or so, better call first, this place gets packed!)

Map URL: http://yahoo.jp/LQhUnd

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Looking for great deals on cheap eats in Japan?:

Gaijin Gourmet! The Best, Most Delicious Soba Restaurant in Shibuya and Shinjuku robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-the-best-most-delicious-soba-restaurant-in-shibuya-and-shinjuku/

Gaijin Gourmet – Hamazushi! Tokyo’s Best Robot Sushi! robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-hamazushi-tokyos-best-robot-sushi/

Gaijin Gourmet – Sukiya! Japan’s Best Gyudon (Beef Bowl) robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-sukiya-japans-best-gyudon-beef-bowl/

Gaijin Gourmet Advice for Foreign Gentlemen Living in Japan!
http://robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-advice-for-foreign-gentlemen-living-in-japan/

Gaijin Gourmet – Best Soba Chain in Tokyo?Yude Taro and ¥220 Draft Beer?! robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-best-soba-chain-in-tokyo?yude-taro-and-¥220-draft-beer/

Gaijin Gourmet: The Best Premium Salad Bar in Tokyo? – Sizzler in Setagaya robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-the-best-premium-salad-bar-in-tokyo-sizzler-in-setagaya/

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The Gaijin Gourmet: The Best Salad Bar Deal in Tokyo at Big Boy – My Favorite Rock N Roll Diner!! robot55.jp/blog/the-gaijin-gourmet-the-best-salad-bar-deal-in-tokyo-at-big-boy-my-favorite-rock-n-roll-diner/

Tokyo’s Best Cheap Sushi is in Okachimachi!? 東京の一番安くて美味しい寿司屋?御徒町にあるの? http://robot55.jp/blog/tokyos-best-cheap-sushi-in-okachimachi/

Gaijin Gourmet – Beware! The Worst Noodle Restaurant in Tokyo? robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-beware-the-worst-noodle-restaurants-in-tokyo/

The Gaijin Gourmet: Soba Wars At Hanzomon Station in Tokyo robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-soba-wars-at-hanzomon-station-in-tokyo/

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At Robot55 we make video productions for businesses and services and products, but we also pride ourselves on making videos for art and music. Our starting price is ¥70,000 and we are sure we can work out something that fits your budget. Oh, and we love making band videos too! Contact us! contact@robot55.jp

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The Teen Titans, Guitar Wolf, Puffy Amiyumi and Me – A True Story

Wow! Today is another true story! I’m going to brag about the rock stars I hobnob with! (Snore!)

Everyone has seen the animation “Teen Titans,” right? The theme song for that animation was sang by Japan’s Puffy Amiyumi, and, on that song, the mighty Guitar Wolf’s lead vocal and guitarist, Seiji, played guitar solo.

My now 11-year-old son really liked Teen Titans (we don’t have a TV so we sometimes let him watch DVDs – a few times). So he really liked that theme song. The animation? He didn’t like that so much.

But, yesterday I came home from a TV show recording and then  I showed him the photo of Seiji and me (at the top of this post) and asked him if he remembered that “guy who played guitar in the Teen Titans theme song”?

His eyes grew wide and he said, “Yeah! Dad! I remember!”

“That’s him!” I said. My son was mightily impressed!

Then we both watched the theme song video on Youtube once again together!

Check it. It is awesomely cool!

Puffy Ami Yumi – Teen Titans  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhhOMceBJv8

OK. That’s the Teen Titans…. I’ve also known (not well because they are big stars) Puffy for a long time too… Kind of…

Well, anyway, one half of Puffy Amiyumi, Yumi, was on a TV show on WOWOW TV a little while back that I worked on. I didn’t do anything, I just worked on the show. When I saw her, I said, “Hi Yumi! Do you remember me?” Of course she said, “Yes!” but I could tell by the look in her eyes, she didn’t.

That’s OK, she probably thought my face was familiar but all foreigners look alike! (Bwa! Ha! Ha!)

Puffy were also the main hosts of a TV show that George Williams was on (I’m George’s manager) and that must have been 15~20 years ago too.

A few months ago, at Wowow, I took my photo with Yumi… But I can’t find it now (of course). And, of course, I can’t find any of the really old photos…. But I will post them here if and when I do.

Anyway, Puffy Amiyumi are cool and this video for “Teen Titans” was seen around the world!… Also, did you notice something “funny” right after Seiji’s “guital” solo?

Seiji of Guitar Wolf stars in the guitar solo for the theme song of Teen Titans... They spelled it "Guitalist"????

Seiji of Guitar Wolf stars in the guitar solo for the theme song of Teen Titans… They spelled it “Guitalist”????

Yeah. That’s right. They misspelled “Guitarist.”

OK. Very funny guys. You know they intentionally misspelled it (?)… Pretty humorous if you ask me.

Anyway, onto Guitar Wolf. I’ve known Seiji from Guitar Wolf for a very long time too, over 20 years. Seiji has been a guest on many TV and radio shows I’ve worked on or produced for a very long time. Seiji appears on my shows because we are some of the few programs radical enough to play them. The photo at the very top of this article is Seiji and me from yesterday. He was a guest on a TV program that I produce.

Yesterday was the first time I have seen Seiji in nearly 10 years! When I saw him, I said, “Hi Seiji! Do you remember me?” Of course he said, “Yes!” but I could tell by the look in his eyes, he didn’t. That’s OK, Seiji is just like me and we both drink too much. I can’t remember what happened this morning!

Seiji probably thought my face was familiar but all foreigners look alike! (Bwa! Ha! Ha!)

Seiji is cool. I do have an old photo of me and Seiji and Guitar Wolf from a very long time ago. This might have been around 1991 or so. That’s me on the far left in the blue Hawaiian shirt.

Guitar Wolf visits "Channel G" (circa 1991)

Guitar Wolf visits “Channel G” (circa 1991)

When Guitar Wolf came to the radio station in the photo above, we really got drunk! It was a great time!

And we, er, uh…. We uh…. uh….

Let me see… What was I talking about? Getting drunk? Guitar Wolf? Ummm…. I forgot….

Oh yeah, now I remember! Seiji also is the guest vocalist on the Mutants new single, “Dead Beat Generation”! We’ve been playing it on the radio and it was on the Top 3 Video Countdown at the end of July! Check it out!

The Mutants “Dead Beat Generation” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ePusZGB68I

Anyway, what’s the point? I don’t know. Does there need to be a point? Probably not when we’re talking about the awesome Guitar Wolf!

Thanks Guitar Wolf! Thanks Puffy Amiyumi! Thanks to you all for at least one good memory from a childhood! (and a chance for dad to brag years later!)

HEY! WE’RE MAKING A JAPANESE ROCK N ROLL GHOST MOVIE. CHECK OUT THE TRAILER HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q89eCEd6T14

  • 映画「Japanese Rock & Roll Ghost Story」のクラウドファンディンは9月26日まで残ってるので協力して下さい!お願いします!http://bit.ly/1CbGd78

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At Robot55 we make video productions for businesses and services and products, but we also pride ourselves on making videos for art and music. Our starting price is ¥70,000 and we are sure we can work out something that fits your budget. Oh, and we love making band videos too! Contact us! contact@robot55.jp

ROBOT55 はビジネス、商業、製品紹介動画の制作のみならず、アートや音楽の映像も創っております。ビジネス動画においてはウェブ動画時代の到来に合わせ、お求めや すい¥70,000という格安価格より承ります。ご予算に応じて皆様にご満足のいく高品質動画を制作致します。勿論インディー・バンド向けPV制作も行っ ております。よ!
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A Japanese Rock & Roll Ghost Storyが渋谷のライブハウスHPに! / A Japanese Rock & Roll Ghost Story featured on a renowned music venue’s website!

A Japanese Rock & Roll Ghost Story 予告編のライブ・シーンが撮影された渋谷のMilky WayのHPでクラウド・ファンディングが大々的に取り上げられています!

Our Crowdfunding campaign has been featured on the website of a venue in Shibuya, Tokyo, called Milky Way where the band’s live performance scene in the trailer was shot! Continue Reading…

Top 3 Videos for July 04, 2015! Yak, Pins, Mirror Trap and Japan’s Own T-Jiros!

We’re back for the Top 3 once again and I have a hot lineup for you today!

First up, check out a brand new band from London named “Yak.” Yak are on Rough Trade so they have an awesome pedigree. Here’s what the label says: “Yak return with a limited three track 7″ EP on Fat Possum. The singles shows all sides of the already much loved London trio Yak. ‘Smile’ is a slow and dirty seductive piece of garage rock stomp that builds and builds a la the Cramps and The Birthday Party whilst ‘Plastic People’ is a more uptempo and joyous pop number with Pete Murphy esque vocals on top of a pulsating rhythm section and explosive, ever-shifting and ever-escalating guitars. It’s effortless and uplifting.”

#3) Yak – Plastic People https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj5zJTIXKfA


Next up is a Manchester quartet that have been on our countdown before. This single is sold out!

#2) PINS – Too Little Too Late https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UvTPoDGzrY

At this week’s #1 is a band that just finished their show in St. Petersburg, Russia last night. Cool!

#1) The Mirror Trap – Killing Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvZEWO2TsVM

And for today’s freebie! Here is a new artist in Japan and this is hot. They are called the “T-Jiros.” I was told by my promoter friend that, “She is the best female vocalist in Japan.” At first I was skeptical… But wow! Check it out. I love this!

T字路s (T-Jiros) / 少年 (Shonen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=27&v=_yy7H5X19M4

I’m making a Rock ‘n’ Roll Ghost movie.Check it if you have time. The English should be up on the site within a day or two.

Here’s the trailer: Japanese Rock & Roll Ghost Story Crowdfunding Trailer / 映画予告編&出演者からのメッセージ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q89eCEd6T14

Here’s our Crowdfunding site: https://www.makuake.com/project/rock

That’s it for today! See ya next time!

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Gaijin Gourmet: The Best Steak Deal in All of Tokyo? Aussie Beef Steak for ¥790 at Big Boy Restaurants


I have found the best steak deal in Japan. It’s at Big Boy Restaurants (Where they also have the most inexpensive salad bar in town – See: The Gaijin Gourmet: The Best Salad Bar Deal in Tokyo at Big Boy – My Favorite Rock N Roll Diner!! robot55.jp/blog/the-gaijin-gourmet-the-best-salad-bar-deal-in-tokyo-at-big-boy-my-favorite-rock-n-roll-diner/).

The steak is a 120 gram Aussie beef steak that comes with potatoes, corn and string beans. You also have your choice of 4 different sauces. My son always goes for the butter and garlic. The entire set goes for only ¥790! At ¥120 yen to the US Dollar, ¥790 works out to be about $6.58 for a delicious steak!… And, in Japan, there’s no tipping either! Wow!

(¥790 for one 120 gram steak. ¥1390 for two of them. The prices in the red box are for the steaks with the salad and soup and drink bar. Incredibly inexpensive!)

I think that’s much cheaper than even in the USA. 

How do they do this great food at such a low price?

Delivered sizzling hot to your table

My son just loves this steak!

High quality cuts too. Not fatty. No gristle.

Can’t find a better steak deal in Japan!

My son loves that steak deal (Mom and dad will love the price!) Unbelievable deal! The rest of the menu is also filled with incredible deals; especially at lunch time… Oh, and the parking is free!!!

When folks from the west come to Japan, and if they are watching their budget, then Big Boy cannot be beat. 5 out of 5 stars for quality, cleanliness and price.

Check it out at Big Boy!

Looking for more great deals on cheap eats in Japan?:

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Gaijin Gourmet – Sukiya! Japan’s Best Gyudon (Beef Bowl) robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-sukiya-japans-best-gyudon-beef-bowl/

Gaijin Gourmet – Best Soba Chain in Tokyo?Yude Taro and ¥220 Draft Beer?! robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-best-soba-chain-in-tokyo?yude-taro-and-¥220-draft-beer/

Gaijin Gourmet: The Best Premium Salad Bar in Tokyo? – Sizzler in Setagaya robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-the-best-premium-salad-bar-in-tokyo-sizzler-in-setagaya/

Gaijin Gourmet! Great Cheap and Delicious Soba in Gaienmae on Ginza Line! robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-great-cheap-and-delicious-soba-in-gaienmae-on-ginza-line/

The Gaijin Gourmet: The Best Salad Bar Deal in Tokyo at Big Boy – My Favorite Rock N Roll Diner!! robot55.jp/blog/the-gaijin-gourmet-the-best-salad-bar-deal-in-tokyo-at-big-boy-my-favorite-rock-n-roll-diner/

Tokyo’s Best Cheap Sushi is in Okachimachi!? 東京の一番安くて美味しい寿司屋?御徒町にあるの? http://robot55.jp/blog/tokyos-best-cheap-sushi-in-okachimachi/

The Gaijin Gourmet: Soba Wars At Hanzomon Station in Tokyo robot55.jp/blog/gaijin-gourmet-soba-wars-at-hanzomon-station-in-tokyo/

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At Robot55 we make video productions for businesses and services and products, but we also pride ourselves on making videos for art and music. Our starting price is ¥70,000 and we are sure we can work out something that fits your budget. Oh, and we love making band videos too! Contact us! contact@robot55.jp

ROBOT55 はビジネス、商業、製品紹介動画の制作のみならず、アートや音楽の映像も創っております。ビジネス動画においてはウェブ動画時代の到来に合わせ、お求めや すい¥70,000という格安価格より承ります。ご予算に応じて皆様にご満足のいく高品質動画を制作致します。勿論インディー・バンド向けPV制作も行っ ております。よ!
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A Japanese Rock ‘n’ Roll Ghost Story – The Team and the Story

We are making Japan’s first ever “Rock and Roll Horror” film. It is called “A Japanese Rock ‘n’ Roll Ghost Story” and features some of Japan’s coolest Rock ‘n’ Roll bands.

Here is the crowdfunding page (English page should be ready any moment): https://www.makuake.com/project/rock

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The movie is about a rock musician who is slowly going insane. He believes that he can be immortal by writing the perfect song. He is pushed along by a ghost who promises to help him. By the end of the movie the perfect song is completed; is the musician dead or has he gone completely insane? (The full synopsis below).

Here’s our bands, actors and introduction to the team.

The Neatbeats

The Neatbeats are easy to describe. They are the “Japanese Beatles!” And they are hot. The Neatbeats often tour Europe and are on the road constantly throughout the year. The Neatbeats main vocal will be main actor in movie. He can act well (watch the trailer!) and has been on TV and radio many times and has also acted in one small part in a movie before.

The Neatbeats – Twistin’ Time With You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aifvxB6YmQ

The Privates

The Privates are easy to describe too. How about “The Japanese Buzzcocks!” They have been rocking Japan’s underground scene for more than 30 years!

The Privates – Drive All Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dixV0AAxsdE

The 50 Kaitenz

And last but not least, the 50 Kaitenz. A punk band from Osaka that is punkishly hilarious!

The 50 Kaitenz on Fuji TV Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IzzdPpzWk8

The production team: 

 Producer/Co-Director Mike Rogers 

 

Mike Rogers and Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story

Mike Rogers and Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story

Mike was the lead vocalist of the 1970s L.A. Punk band, The Rotters, that were a One-Hit Wonder with the smash punk classic, “Sit on my Face, Stevie Nix.” He won film awards at Moorpark college (1st Place Sophomore Class 1978) and at the UCLA International Film Festival (3rd Place Senior Class 1980). Mike has lived in Japan since 1984 and was the first foreigner in Japan’s history to be the general manager of a major Japanese broadcasting station. He has made many hit TV and radio shows over the years in Japan. In late 2014, Mike nearly died in the hospital, and it was there that he decided that, come hell or high water, he was going to make this film before he dies. Remember that scene in the Blues Brothers at the church where the heavens opened up and Belushi saw “the light”? Yeah? Well, it was like that… sort of… but not nearly as funny.

Consultant Patrick Cunningham

Patrick Cunningham

Patrick Cunningham

Our consultant is Patrick Cunningham. Patrick is an award winning Hollywood producer now living in Japan. Patrick’s bio on IMDB says Patrick is a casting director and producer, known for Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011), Never Met Picasso (1996) and Descendants (2008).

Martha Marcy May Marlene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPLqzVECEhU

Co-Director Enrico Ciccu.

Enrico Ciccu

Enrico Ciccu

Enrico is a talented young director from Italy now in Japan and he has a great flair and an eye for art. His works are always incredibly different and visually appealing. He has made many promotional videos, short movie and music videos.

Here is a recent work: Julie – Johnny Guitar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-6ehTDZBrE

Lighting Director Yuji Wada.

Yuji Wada

Yuji Wada

Yuji is a famous Hollywood lighting director (and old friend of Mike’s). Yuji does the lighting for all of Sofia Cappola’s movies including the smash hit “Lost in Translation” as well as others.

Lost in Translation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6iVPCRflQM

Camera Ken Nishikawa.

Ken Nishikawa

Ken Nishikawa

Ken Nishikawa is camera and he is former BBC. Ken has worked for nearly 3 decades making TV productions and music videos (Shonen Knife, Glen Matlock, many famous Japanese bands) with him. Here is one of our favorites:

Shonen Knife – Ghost Train: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCpfohSnp0U

Business Advisor Haji Taniguchi.

Haji Taniguchi

Haji Taniguchi

Haji was the president of Avex Trax Music Publishing and retired last year. He is currently the president of the MPAJ (Music Publishers Association of Japan) as well as a Board Member of The International Confederation of Music Publishers as well as Vice-Chairman of PROMIC (Foundation for Promotion of Music Industry and Culture). He is handling the business side distribution, foreign TV and film licensing and all publishing rights for the music for our movie.

Haji Taniguchi: http://www.songsummit.com.au/program/speakers-artists/haji-taniguchi/

Advisor/consultant Aki Morishita. 

Aki Morishita

Aki Morishita

Aki was the vice-president of Fuji Pacific Music Publishing (the world’s largest music publisher) as well as the former vice-president of EMI and Virgin Music. Aki is advising on all areas of production as well as film licensing and all publishing and mechanical and synchronization rights for the music.

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Story:

 

Takashi is a struggling small town rock musician who dreams of becoming a big rock star someday. He struggles so much so that he begins to be going slowly insane. His friends, family and band members worry about him.

 

In his town, there is a sort of “Rock and Roll boom.” One other musician, Nobu, came from that very same town has become somewhat famous and now plays in larger clubs and venues in Tokyo. There are rumors that the Nobu is about to be signed to a major record label. Because of this success, others dream of following him and a few Live Houses have opened up in that small town. The town becomes a sort of Mecca for music.

 

Takashi and Nobu were friends since they were in elementary school. In high school, they played in the same band. But now that Nobu has become famous, he treats Takashi poorly and disrespects him at every turn. Nobu has thrown away his past friends and now has his sights on superstardom.

 

Of course, Takashi also dreams of becoming like Nobu. He and his band keep trying hard, but something just doesn’t click and they fail to attract any crowds or attention. In spite of the lack of success, Takashi keeps at it and decides that he must keep refining his “pure” sound and so he spends all his money on antique musical instruments and amplifiers. His studio is full of old sixties equipment. His family thinks it is a waste of money.

 

One day, Takashi finds an old guitar amplifier at a guitar shop. The amplifier is rumored to be haunted as it was owned by a very famous Blues musician who had a strange death. And, after the Blues musician died, bad things keep happening to all the past owners of the amp. So much so, that the guitar shop is selling the amp for a ridiculously low price. When Takashi buys the amp, the old guy running the shop tells him to always leave the amp unplugged when he is not using it.

 

Takashi takes the guitar amp back to his studio and begins to use it. From the first moment he plugs the amp in, strange things begin to happen; when Takashi is practicing alone at night, he begins to be visited by a ghost who plays along with him as he practices. They make fantastic music together.

 

Takashi is amazed and excitedly tells his other band members, friends and family about the man who comes to play with him at night. His band members really begin to think he is losing his mind. When they come to the studio to see for themselves, they can’t see any ghost and see nothing but a bunch of empty whiskey bottles and beer cans.

 

Somewhat surprised that the ghost didn’t appear when Takashi’s band members arrived, he gets mad at the ghost the next time he sees him. He tells the ghost that he wants the ghost help them to become famous. The ghost convinces Takashi, though, that the best way to make the band become famous is by helping Takashi only. If he helps the entire band, then one of them might become more popular and famous than Takashi. Greed gets the best of Takashi and he agrees. They then begin to discuss writing the perfect song.

 

It is at this time, the ghost tells Takashi to never tell anyone about him anymore. He says this because, he tells Takashi, “If you tell people about me, they will think you are crazy.” He also tells Takashi to never unplug or turn off the amplifier; it must be left on at all times.

 

The normally talkative Takashi begins to become reclusive and quiet. This sudden change in attitude by Takashi is quite obvious to everyone around. It becomes even more worrisome when people overhear Takashi talking to the ghost, but they think he is talking to himself. But, since the amp is on all time, he can talk to the ghost and the ghost talks to him anywhere, not just the studio.

 

In fact, because the amp is on, the ghost follows Takashi around and sometimes bothers him for no particular reason. For example, the ghost appears in town up the street staring at Takashi and when Takashi runs up to talk to the ghost, he disappears around a corner or is standing at a distance just watching Takashi. Or is this just part of Takashi’s imagination too? We begin to wonder.

 

As Takashi and the ghost begin to create the perfect song together, suddenly things seem to be looking up for Takashi’s band. Even the band’s member’s notice that Takashi’s performances have suddenly become very good and something special has happened to him.

 

No one else can see or hear the ghost excepting for Takashi. Nevertheless, and even after the ghost tells him to tell no one, he continually talks about him. Due to Takashi’s repeated discussions about the ghost, his band and friends and family are sure he must be going crazy.

 

Arguments with band members and family who all suspect him to be going insane being to increase to a constant pace. Takashi begins to stay up all night rehearsing with the ghost so much so that he stops going to work for lack of sleep. One day, after another show with few customers, three of the members finally tell the leader they want to quit the band.

 

Takashi discusses this situation with the ghost. The ghost tells him not to worry because after he writes the perfect song, then everything will fall into order. Takashi is thankful to the ghost. It is here where we learn the true intentions of the ghost; in return for helping Takashi write the perfect song, the ghost wants Takashi’s band member’s souls for his own band in hell. He wants Takashi to kill his band.

 

He never says it directly but phrases it more like, “You can help your band members reach their dreams too. You can help them to become immortal. After all, it’s what they really want.” The ghost convinces Takashi that the band and him can become like great rock stars of the past when they all die.

 

Takashi reluctantly agrees with the ghost and decides he must try to kill his band. But, after several chances, he just cannot do it. He tells the ghost, “I just can’t. Please take my soul instead.”

 

The ghost laughs and replies, “I already have your soul!”

 

One day, Takashi leaves the amp on and goes to a concert. The ghost comes along. There they walk into the club and no one sees the ghost, of course. They meet Nobu.

 

Nobu is in shock. He looks straight at the ghost and his eyes open wide and his jaw drops. He ghost says, “Hey Nobu! How ya doin’? Nice to see you again. Told you I’d keep my end of the deal if you kept yours. Why did you sell our amplifier?”

 

Takashi is dumbfounded. Nobu’s attitude towards Takashi takes a 180 degree turn. Suddenly, he no longer is rude to him or disrespectful, it seems he fears Takashi.

 

Nobu wonders, “What kind of a deal has Takashi made?”

 

Later, at night, when Takashi and the ghost are alone, the ghost says, “OK. Takashi, my friend, it’s time to finish the deal and the song.”

 

Takashi turns on the recorder and they begin to play. Gradually, the room begins to spin and turn white and the two in the studio begin to float up into the air as if they are entering heaven. Everywhere is white like they are in the clouds. Takashi looks up as they play music and suddenly sees his other band members playing. They are standing and looking stoic – Takashi recognizes some of them as Nobu’s former band members – they play music together. Takashi grimaces and the entire scene is engulfed in white.

 

The perfect song is made. It remains on the recorder.

 

Takashi finally, gets what he wanted. Is Takashi dead or has he gone completely insane?

 

End.

 

 

Robot55 Photo Shoot with the 50 Kaitenz!

Today, Danny, Dory and Bogie of the world famous and awesome 50 Kaitenz came to the Robot55 studios and did some voice recording and, for fun, we took some photos.

Thanks guys! You are a blast as always!

The 50 Kaitenz, Dory, Bogie and Danny. June 20, 2015 at Robot55 studios in Harajuku.

The 50 Kaitenz, Dory, Bogie and Danny. June 20, 2015 at Robot55 studios in Harajuku.

Last night the 50 Kaitenz just finished up their “Back to the Kidz” tour with a sold out finale at Shinjuku Loft! Well done boys.

The 50 Kaitenz, I think, are one of Japan’s best rock bands. I have loved this band for years! These guys are fucking HOT!!!! Here’s a video of them. Japan’s best band?

THE50KAITENZ ザ 50回転ズ MONEY!MONEY! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p89uOYUgB3I

By the way, we have a huge summer announcement coming up on June 25, 2015. So stay tuned!

50 Kaitenz! Thanks for coming to the studio, thanks for being our friends and thank you for the Rock and Roll!

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Ken Nishikawa and Mike Rogers with the 50 Kaitenz and Sato kun – June 20, 2015!

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Top 3 Videos for June 19, 2015! Top 3 Indies Artist’s Videos!

Time once again for this week’s Top 3 New Artist Videos for the week of June 19, 2015. Of course, I play these artists and these songs on my regular weekly FM radio show, “What the Funday” on InterFM that is broadcast in Tokyo and Nagoya (and all over Japan on the Radiko.jp network. You can listen to that (if you are in Japan) here: http://radiko.jp/).

First up from Los Angeles is a band named, “F U MaryLou.” Their Bandcamp page says: “We’re crude. We swear. We’re honest and having a great time. What are you doing?” And, the band members are (as stated on their page): Egg Brink! – Morgan Ober,  Balls – Kristy McInnis, Colonel Lingus – Cameron Meadows

#3) F U MaryLou – Bounce https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g6uiDczse0&feature=youtu.be

Next up is a new band named Secret Club. Audio Fuzz says, “….they are releasing their new CD, and their video was directed by Ryan Baxley (Fidlar, Twin Peaks). This band could kick the Strokes’ ass, or send the Hives back to Sweden. They remind me of the Dandy Warhols or (for those of you old like me), the Sonics or the Standells. Remember, garage rock is what we need to keep us wild, and Secret Club is one of those bands. Thanks be to the ghost of the Ramones.”

#2) Secret Club – I Do What I Want https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdOP48v6x70

At #1 this week is the comeback of Veruca Salt. Veruca Salt were a big band in the nineties. I think, after hearing this track, you will be glad they are back.

#1) Veruca Salt – Laughing In The Sugar Bowl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMeYDS9kZcE

And for today’s Freebie is an artist that is currently touring Japan: The Dolomites! Here’s their webpage. Go to the page to get a FREE song download! They are performing in Tokyo tonight and for the next week. Here’s the live schedule.

オマケ:The Dolomites – Wakannai 分かんない (short version) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh5ebOxQGyc

Dolomites Japan Tour 2015

Dolomites Japan Tour 2015

That’s it for today! See ya next time!

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PAST ISSUES OF THE TOP 3 VIDEOS:

Top 3 Videos for June 16, 2015! Top 3 Indies Artist’s Videos! Dog Party, Ex Hex, Taffy and the History of Apple Pie! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-16-2015-top-3-indies-artists-videos-dog-party-ex-hex-taffy-and-the-history-of-apple-pie/

Top 3 Videos for June 11, 2015! And Japanese Rockabilly Band, Bobby’s Bar! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-11-2015-and-japanese-rockabilly-band-bobbys-bar/

Top 3 Videos for June 5, 2015! And Japanese Punk Band, the 50 Kaitenz! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-june-5-2015-and-japanese-punk-band-the-50-kaitenz/

Top 3 Artists Videos for June 2, 2015 – It’s Girl’s Nite Out and taffy! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-artists-videos-for-june-2-2015-its-girls-nite-out-and-taffy/

TOP 3 VIDEOS for MAY 29, 2015! And Japanese Instrumental Band, Sawagi! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-may-29-2015-and-japanese-instrumental-band-sawagi/

TOP 3 VIDEOS for MAY 25, 2015! And the Japanese Beatles? The Neatbeats! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-may-25-2015-and-the-japanese-beatles-the-neatbeats/

TOP 3 VIDEOS for MAY 17, 2015! And Taffy!!!!! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-may-17-2015-and-taffy/

Top 3 Videos for Week of May 11, 2015 and the Watanabes from Tokyo! robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-week-of-may-11-2015-and-the-watanabes-from-tokyo/

Top 3 Videos. The Top New Artist Videos for the week of May 4, 2015. – robot55.jp/blog/this-weeks-top-3-videos-su凸ko-d凹koi-may-4-2015/

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