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A Japanese Rock N Roll Ghost Story Facebook Page Up!

A Japanese Rock N Roll Ghost Story movie now has a Facebook Page. Please come and “Like” Our page!

https://www.facebook.com/Japaneserocknrollghost?ref=hl

To read more about the movie, please refer to: A Japanese Rock ‘n’ Roll Ghost Story – The Team and the Story robot55.jp/blog/a-japanese-rock-n-roll-ghost-story-the-team-and-the-story/

Here is the Crowdfunding page: https://www.makuake.com/project/rock

 

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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.

 

 

日本初ロックンロール・ホラー映画を一緒に作ろう! – 5日目

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Japanese Rock ‘N’ Roll Ghost Storyのクラウドファンディングが始まって5日目。お陰様で既に目標金額の30%を超えるサポートを頂き、誠に嬉しく思います!この場を借りてもう一度、僕のCPUより感謝致します!

サポーターの方へのリターンの一つが『HPにお名前掲載』という事で、お寄せ頂いたメッセージと共にサポーターの方々のお名前を掲載したページを開設しましたので是非ご覧ください! Continue Reading…

親愛なるリスナー、そしてなにより僕の友達の皆様へ Japanese Rock ‘N’ Roll Ghost Story

親愛なるリスナー、そしてなにより僕の友達の皆様へ
Mike Rogers and Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story

Mike Rogers and Japanese Rock n Roll Ghost Story

 
もう既に何人かの方々はご存知かと思いますが、僕は親しい友人と共にJapanese Rock ‘N’ Roll Ghost Storyを制作しようとしています。映画を制作するのは僕の人生最大の夢でした。僕が本当にカッコいいと思う、大好きな日本のロックンロール・バンド3組が出演します。皆、番組のフリー・ライブに過去ノー・ギャラであるにも関わらず快く参加してくれた本当に気持ちのいい奴らです。
 
僕はリスナーの皆様が無料で気軽に素晴らしいバンドのライブを楽しめるように2006年から10年近くに渡って20回近くそんなフリー・ライブを企画してきました。日頃一生懸命お仕事をしてお疲れであるにも関わらず、僕らの番組をサポートしてくれるリスナーの皆様に、なんとしても無料で音楽を楽しんでもらい、一緒に騒げる場所を確保する為に、有料にしろという各方面からのプレッシャーとも戦ってきました
 
これまで皆様にお金を出して欲しいと頼んだ事は一度もありませんし、今後もフリー・ライブは続けていきたいと思っております。
 
しかし、今回だけは、頭を垂れて皆様のサポートをお願いします。
 
どうかJapanese Rock ‘N’ Roll Ghost Storyのクラウドファンディングのページで、お力をお貸し願えないでしょうか?額は本当に幾らでも構いません!
 
フリー・ライブのような楽しい時間をもっとリスナーの皆様と過ごしていきたいです。そしてロックンロールがくれるそんな素晴らしい時間を世界中の人たちと共有したい –  そんな祈りを込めて作ろうとしている映画です。
 
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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 5, 2015! And Japanese Punk Band, the 50 Kaitenz!

We’re back for the weekend version of the Top 3 Videos for May 5, 2015. The Top 3 Indies artists videos for the first full weekend of June! Hope you dig finding new artists and bands as much as I do!

First up today are three boys who are in a Mod, Punk and Rock unit from Oldham in Manchester England. They’ve been making a name for themselves for doing awesome covers of classic punk bands like the Jam.

#3) 5ft Fez – Watch Me Fall – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzF2D5jg_MQ

Next up is a band that we just introduced to you in last week’s Top 3 Videos. The Downtown Boys. This is a radical punk band with a political message!

#2) Downtown Boys – Wave Of History – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T23wfhddpYY

This episode’s #1 is a four-piece alternative rock band from North London named Wolf Alice who is coming to perform in Japan at Summer Sonic 2015!

#1) Wolf Alice – Giant Peach – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6vEE3Plk48

Today’s Freebie is one of my most favorite Japanese Rock Bands; the 50 Kaitenz. I guess that translates into English as “The 50 Rotations.” These guys are great musicians and they also are funny as hell. Definitely one of Japan’s most excellent bands!

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST:The 50 Kaitenz – We Are The Kids – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtrhRuKwO1I

Well, that’s it for this week! See you next time. Keep rocking and have a great weekend!

ARTISTS! SEND ME LINKS TO YOUR NEW VIDEOS! I WANT TO SEE THEM AND HELP PROMOTE YOU!

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PAST ISSUES OF THE TOP 3 VIDEOS:

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/

Top 3 Videos –  New Artist Videos for the week of April 27, 2015 – robot55.jp/blog/top-3-videos-for-april-27-2015/

This Week’s Top 3 Videos (04/21/15) 〜 robot55.jp/blog/this-weeks-top-3-new-artist-videos-042115-〜ミュージックビデオも制作/

Top 3 Videos (04/14/15) http://robot55.jp/blog/this-weeks-top-3-new-artist-videos-041415/

This Week’s Top 3 Videos (04/07/15)  robot55.jp/blog/this-weeks-top-3-new-artist-videos-040715/

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At Robot55 we make Top 3 videos and Top 3 New Artist videos and other 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 Privates, The Neatbeats and Me – DIY: The Beauty of Doing Things Yourself

Top photo: Left to right: Me (Mike Rogers – drunkard), Ken Nishikawa (fabulous cameraman), Tatsuji Nobuhara (Lead singer of The Privates)

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Today, I’d like to write a bit on the beauty of doing things yourself. The so-called, “DIY” philosophy.

I like DIY for several reasons. Firstly, whatever one does, when they do it themselves, it truly is a reflection of themselves and their heart and soul. Secondly, it is not some concoction that was made by some professional who makes things for people in an office far away; it is “Real.” Thirdly, because it was made by the people who really do have a vested interest in their product or service, it is much cheaper. Fourthly, making something for someone – whether it be dinner, a birthday or Christmas present shows true love.

Making things DIY takes heart, a dream, sweat and practice. Is this any different from starting your own business, club, restaurant, band, music or any other project? When you do it DIY it is true love and shows your sincerity much better than anything one could buy at any store!

Staff poses for photo after DIY event in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2015. That event holds the record for attendance at that club. Tatsuji Nobuhara is standing in the back with the aqua blue T-shirt. Immediately behind him is Ken Nishikawa. Mr. Pan is the guy standing in the back with the brown hat. I'm wearing the stupid Dodgers baseball cap. (Photo by Osamu Arai).

Staff poses for photo after DIY event in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2015. That event holds the record for attendance at that club. Tatsuji Nobuhara is standing in the back with the aqua blue T-shirt. Immediately behind him is Ken Nishikawa. Mr. Pan is the guy standing in the back with the brown hat. I’m wearing the stupid Dodgers baseball cap. There are several other famous rock stars in the photo including the 50 Kaitenz. Can you spot them all? (Photo by Osamu Arai).

I have a few good friends that always do D.I.Y. and that really impresses me. Today I’d like to tell you about them.

Two of my good friends have been doing their rock bands as independent artists for decades. One is named “Mr. Pan,” he is the leader of the band, “The Neatbeats.” They’ve been doing the DIY thing for more than twenty years and are very successful at it. They are big in Europe. And why not? They are the easily described as “The Japanese Beatles!” Watch this video and see what I mean. These guys are hot. Of course, this is a DIY video:

I’m going to be writing about him and the Neatbeats quite a lot, I think, in the coming months. We are making a rock and roll ghost movie together. Read about that here: http://robot55.jp/blog/edit-the-movie-a-rock-n-roll-ghost-story/

One other friend, who will also be in the movie, is a guy named Tatsuji Nobuhara. “Nobu” is what everyone calls him. Nobu has been the lead singer and heart and soul of a rock band named “The Privates” who have been around for more than thirty years. How do I describe The Privates for a foreign audience? Perhaps a “Japanese Buzzcocks”? It’s a healthy comparison. See for yourself:

Thirty years of doing things independently and making a good living at it; it’s the true “Rock and Roll” dream – and everything they do is DIY. They manage themselves and do all their own booking. Not only do they have their Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holiday schedules booked up with performances around Japan, The Privates and the Neatbeats tour the world too!

I think these two bands are an inspiration to us all! Really. Can there be any better way to really live the true “Rock and Roll Dream”?

The Privates 2015 Tour poster test

The Privates 2015 Tour poster test

Yesterday, we had a meeting about the Japanese Rock and Roll Ghost Story movie we are making. After the meeting was over, I asked Nobu what his plans were for the evening. He told me that he was going to some office and was going to design his posters and T-shirts.

This morning, he sent me some photos of the stuff he is making.

The Privates 2015 Japan tour T-shirt

The Privates 2015 Japan tour T-shirt

Wow! I am impressed! This stuff is so cool!

And, like I said, it is “Real” and it is him. His idea, his sweat and his efforts. He is creating a legacy for himself that will last long after he has died and left this earth.

Isn’t that what it’s all about, my friends?

Don’t we all want to make something to leave a legacy for our children and our children’s children? I know I do.

How about you?

If you are running a business or club, why don’t you start making all your promotional posters and logos and designs yourself? And how about making a video for Youtube to promote your business? Hate to sound like I am a salesman, so I’m giving you free professional advice on how to do so below.

“But, Mike! I am not good at design and art!” That’s OK. Then, when you do ask a professional to make your work, instead of just handing it off to them to make for you? Why don’t you ask that they, instead, help you and give you guidance? Or, you make the poster or art and then give it to them and ask them to polish it up for you? Then when the finished work is given to you, you really can say, “I designed this.”

It will be a reflection of you and who you are.

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At Robot55, we make videos for businesses and services. We can help you to create something that is the real you. This is why we always try to make the proprietors of every business to be in their own videos! People no longer want to see an actor or actress (who doesn’t use your product or service or isn’t your ‘fan’) telling them how great something is; it’s not “Real.” But you being in the video, now that “Real” and it’s sincere. Here’s one we made (it’s in Japanese) and we insisted the shop owner tell his own story. This is fabulous! The owners tell us that their business is booming!

If you want to make your own video, do it. Here’s some free advice from me on how you can make a great video for your project for absolutely free!

For free tips on making your own video:

6 Easy Tips For Making a Viral Video (http://robot55.jp/blog/6-easy-tips-for-making-a-viral-video/)

Video Tips! Make Your Own Video For Your Business For Free! Pt. 1 (www.robot55.jp/blog/video-tips-make-your-own-video-for-your-business-for-free-pt-1/)

Video Tips! Make Your Own Video For Your Business For Free! Part 2 (www.robot55.jp/blog/video-tips-make-your-own-video-for-your-business-for-free-part-2/)

Make Your Own Video For Your Business For Free! Part 3 – You Need a Map: How to Write a Script! (http://robot55.jp/blog/make-your-own-video-for-your-business-for-free-part-3-you-need-a-map-how-to-write-a-script/)

Video Tips! Make Your Own Video For Your Business For Free! Pt. 4((www.robot55.jp/blog/video-tips-make-your-own-video-for-your-business-for-free-pt-4/)

If you need any help, you know where to reach us. We gladly give out free advice…. But we mostly want to help you to create your dream. Contact me! contact@robot55.jp

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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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Top 3 Videos For April 27, 2015 〜ミュージックビデオも制作

Time once again for this week’s Top 3 New Artist Videos for the week of April 27, 2015. This week I want to show you my fave videos for the week. And, guess what? It’s ladies day at the Starlight Ballroom! So all three videos are from girl’s groups or bands with lead vocals.

But enough of my yappin’! Let’s rock!

Danny from the 50 Kaitenz sent me this first band and he recommends them highly. One listen and so do I! This is a new girls group from Kobe and all 4 of these girls are in their senior year at university! They are hot!

NoName – NoName Theme – https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=15&v=fXbMlFW8B_0

Next up is another new artist and her name is Colleen Green. She is considered is an American “indie pop” musician and she is from Los Angeles, California. She is currently signed to a cool label with a great name: Hardly Art records.

Colleen Green – TV –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2VUAi-sIYM

Next up is one of my favorite groups in the entire world! Their name is Taffy and they are great! I haven’t heard music that I like this much since the British Pop movement of the early nineties and bands like The Primitives and Transvision Vamp.

Check out what Drowned in Sound has to say about Taffy:

“Tokyo based four-piece taffy are something of a unique entity in being possibly the only Japanese band this past ten years to stir up any kind of interest in western territories. As sad a state of affairs as that may be, considering the wealth of talent that does exist in that part of the world, the main component of Taffy’s sound that sets them apart is their seemingly unparalleled love affair with British underground pop.” Read more: drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4144840-a-lot-of-japanese-bands-seem-to-be-obsessed-with-being-the-new-beatles-or-nirvana—dis-meets-taffy

Here they are with their latest song that is making heads turn.

taffy – Suicidal Bunny https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzQQIFH7e0A

Well, that’s it for today. See past weeks of Top 3 Video countdown below and see you back here next week!

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PAST ISSUES:

This Week’s Top 3 New Artist Videos (04/21/15) 〜 robot55.jp/blog/this-weeks-top-3-new-artist-videos-042115-〜ミュージックビデオも制作/

Top 3 New Artist Videos (04/14/15) http://robot55.jp/blog/this-weeks-top-3-new-artist-videos-041415/

This Week’s Top 3 New Artist Videos (04/07/15)  robot55.jp/blog/this-weeks-top-3-new-artist-videos-040715/

Top 3 New Artist Videos (03/31/15) robot55.jp/blog/top-3-new-artist-videos-033115-〜ミュージックビデオも制作/

Top 3 New Artist Videos (03/25/15) 〜ミュージックビデオも制作 http://robot55.jp/blog/top-3-new-artist-videos-032515/

Top 3 New Artist Videos (03/17/15) 〜ミュージックビデオも制作 robot55.jp/blog/this-weeks-top-3-new-artist-videos-031715-〜ミュージックビデオも制作/

Top 3 for the week of March 12, 2015 here: This Week’s Top 3 New Artist Videos #2 & the Sex Pistols’ Glen Matlock! 〜ミュージックビデオも制作 (http://bit.ly/1Br0f66)

Top 3 for the week of March 5, 2015 here: This Week’s Top 3 New Artist Videos & Shonen Knife!〜ミュージックビデオも制作 (robot55.jp/blog/this-weeks-top-3-new-artist-videos-shonen-knife/)

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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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