Monday, April 29, 2019

LADYBABY comments on new MV for "Thunder Breaks the Heavens"

In the new song, along with LADYBABY's unique J-Rock + Death Voice, elements such as Rap and Mixture have been added. It's an intense song where by the personalities of all 4 members stand out.
An intense and beautiful video has been created to express the energy of LADYBABY at a live performance. The members have commented on the video upon release.

(*Mixture refers to "Mixture Rock". It's a term used exclusively in Japan. The equivalent in other countries would be Crossover or Fusion. In Japan, the accepted meaning of Mixture is when Rock is mixed with music from other genres. Examples would be Funk Rock, Rap Rock, Rap Metal, etc.)

Kaneko Rie

After almost a year, the 4 of us continue to stand together. I've learned allot, and now I truly understand the significance of the group becoming 4. We've obtained our own individual strength and color, and "Thunder Breaks the Heavens" was made possible because of our journey over the past year. There's a strength that the 4 of us have only when we're together. We wouldn't be able to create this work any other way. By all means, put us in the fire. Then let's rise and continue to have fun together.

(*Rie always speaks in a strange way. She uses the word "Yakitsuku" which means to burn. It refers to paint that must be baked in order to dry. It's similar to the curing process)


Ikeda Nana

I think this single "Thunder Breaks the Heavens" is a nice departure from the songs of LADYBABY, and we're displaying a different kind of coolness. The individuality that each member has cultivated over the past year shows simply and firmly throughout the MV. I want allot of people to see the chemistry between LADYBABY and THE CHAOS (*Their backing band).


Karasawa Fuka

The members of CHAOS also participated in the MV. It's become a work full of individual expression and dancing! I'm glad that we can finally show it to everyone, and that many people in the world will be able to see it, but I want you to get excited for the live!


Arima Emily

The intro contains my favorite Djent element, so I was really excited to record it! It's an original song where the aggressiveness is pushed to the front with screams. The writer worked hard to find chords that would be close to the member's singing voices. During the filming, we asked THE CHAOS to participate. I think the 8 of us together make the strongest Kaminari! In this MV, I hope that the music will connect us with everyone.

(*Djent is a subgenre of Progressive Metal. Kaminari refers to the comedy Duo from Ibaraki prefecture. Since LADYBABY and The CHAOS are 2 groups, it's a joke, lol)


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