Hello hello? Also, sign-up linkage, books and music.

[soc_puppet]

GREETINGS FRIENDS, BOTH NEW AND OLD! If you're new, thiiiiis is about the taste of the usual entry from me. If you're not new, it's business as usual, I guess.

I picked up a "teach yourself music theory" program on the web the other day; I'm partway through. I've finished reviewing the length of notes and stuff and am getting into things that they never bothered to teach me in eight years of orchestra (or maybe I just didn't bother to learn): intervals, chords, etc. I know I was taught the basics of minor scales at least once, but damned if I could remember anything past the first day or so. Hopefully it'll stick longer this time.

What I'm mostly hoping to accomplish is being able to tell things about music just by listening to it. Theory things. So I can transcribe different songs so they'd be singable a capella. And then I'd start my own a capella band, and we'd mostly sing covers of anime songs (or make up songs about anime possibly), and we'd be called... Mary-Sue and the Self Inserts! (No one in the band would be Mary-Sue, as I doubt I would have the heart to designate a member such. Instead, we would take a guitar with us, and that would be named Mary-Sue, as they have about the same level of usefulness.) Aaaand I dunno. I'm hoping I'll eventually be able to bully people into joining, even temporarily, as I am no good at singing in harmony with myself.

Moving right along! Sign up to get a holiday card + doodle on the back from yours truly here :3b I'll probably be linking back to it at least once a day for the next week or two, and then probably once a week/every few days after that, provided I remember. *likes sending people cards*

I am also quite happy at the moment, because I have in my grubby little paws a library copy of Starcross :Dbbb I love my librarian mom who can get me into the library before it opens to check out stuff ♥ I'm about eighty pages in, and thus far it is entirely tasty and wonderful. I'm not planning on spoiling anyone though, so I'll save any discussion of it for people who have already read it/are already reading it/etc in the comments, and possibly also whited out. (If you have not yet read Larklight, the book that precedes it, I strongly encourage you to do so. It's got tasty Victorian-era style space pirate action! Also, giant spiders that wear bowler hats. You will like it.)

Oh, and for anyone who's not aware, Starry Heaven is scanlating (that is, completely re-translating as well) Sailor Moon and Code Name Sailor V. The Sailor Moon scans are from the recent re-release in Japan, so they've got nifty new pictures and stuff apparently. I figure that's relevant to at least a few people's interests out there...

Edit: It must be love. This one in particular rings true for me, though if I had money I'd probably get one of these for my mom. And I don't know whether to be disturbed or amused by the numerous thongs labeled "Made in the US".

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[soc_puppet]

Ditto, actually X3 Though I should probably look some of it up myself.
That's what I was thinking. And then the guitar could have glittery decorations that didn't do anything on it. And possibly it would never be tuned but just take up stage space 8D
Hope springs a turtle, Lyzz! We'll meet someday DD:

Well, I know basic time signature stuff, I just don't know how to tell what song is what signature without sheet music. Though if you have any tips you'd like to share, I'd be willing to listen and learn ♥

Also, I'm planning my first attack to be Houki Boshi from Bleach; thoughts, opinions, other possible songs?

[lyzzle.livejournal.com]

Since it's been roughly forever since this comment was posted (omg I'm so sorry), I'll just move on to that last bit!

I don't quite recall what that song is. I shall download it momentarily and give you my thoughts and opinions! Also I definitely think we should do Sakura Kiss from Ouran. Just because.

[soc_puppet]

XD No worries!

It's the ending theme that has all the different animations for the various divisions. And yes, that is on my list :3b As well as the Furuba opening theme, and the first (American) Pokémon opening theme :Dbbb

[lyzzle.livejournal.com]

Ah, right! Yes, I think that would be fun. :D I'm not familiar with the Furuba theme, having never watched it, but I'm totally with you on the Pokemon one. XD Also, would it not be grade-A hilarity to possibly do Minna no Peace? (Second ending song from Gurren Lagann) :DDD

[soc_puppet]

It is very very very pretty *_* I'll upload it for you sometime. And we will totally have to cover the complete version of it, too. ...Possibly? Iunno, I only watched/listened to it once through, and I don't remember much of the theme/lyrics/translation/whatever. I did contemplate for a long time starting with the Gurren Lagann OP, though.

...Also, I am totally putting at least the Get Backers opening, if not also the closing, on my list.

[lyzzle.livejournal.com]

Okay. :D It's like a rap-ish song with horrible Engrish scattered throughout. It is PRICELESS. I don't remember the translation, though. That works, too!

Another one I am unfamiliar with, to my shame. I keep meaning to get into Get Backers.

[soc_puppet]

O rite. *will still probably have to give it another listen* That was also before I watched the ending, of course, but I might be talked into it.

Have no fear! I shall upload it to SS and MU and possibly also MF (in pieces) sometime in the future, most likely :3b It is full of tasty and everything I have ever wanted in an anime ever ever ever and is also wonderful. Just in case you're interested.

[lyzzle.livejournal.com]

I have it if you want me to upload it. ......We should do the "ROW ROW FIGHT DA POWER" song.

DDD: I was interest before but I'm even moreso now!

[soc_puppet]

Nah, I've got the soundtrack at home; I can just listen to that. ...Okay yes, we should.

Well! I shall just have to upload post hast! A-also I feel really guilty now because what if I've gotten your hopes way way up and then the reality can't meet expectations and stuff DD: I guess just keep in mind that my "everything I've ever wanted in an anime ever" might be different from yours?

[lyzzle.livejournal.com]

Indeed! It's cool. I know the feeling. I do that everytime I tell someone something's awesome. HOW ABOUT A TRADE and then you won't feel so bad if I don't like it. By this, I mean, let me tell you about this awesome kids lit series.

[soc_puppet]

I shall begin this very afternoon :3b Orz. As long as it's not Larklight, as I'm already thoroughly addicted ;)

[lyzzle.livejournal.com]

:D It is not! Actually, I keep meaning to read that myself. No, it is a series called Leven Thumps. And I am in love with it.

[soc_puppet]

Except by "this afternoon" I seemed to have meant "this morning". But it's all good! You should, it is full of tasty. Also the second book has a plot device which is not unlike Meet The Robinsons, but that can be overlooked. And I shall look into it just as soon as I have finished reading the second Larklight book :3b

[lyzzle.livejournal.com]

I actually have the first one, I just haven't picked it up yet. And I have a feeling that I probably won't until I find and finish the 3rd Leven Thumps book.

[soc_puppet]

XD That's reasonable.

[soc_puppet]

First five volumes of the manga can be found here :3b More to come later.

[lyzzle.livejournal.com]

Yaaay! Thank you~ ♥

[soc_puppet]

All the volumes I have + artbook should be there now. I also have the first episode of the anime up on both SS and MU, if you'd like a link to either.

[lyzzle.livejournal.com]

Sure! :D Either one works.

[soc_puppet]

Pardon the double-comment. And the poor html in the previous one. I cannot wait until they finally implement that "edit comments" feature for paid accounts.

Have the SS link then, as I'm still nursing my hate-hate relationship with MU.

[lyzzle.livejournal.com]

When is that coming, anyway? :/

Okay! Works for me.

[soc_puppet]

I. Don't know? I'll have to double-check at the Herald.

Currently sticking everything into a brand new locked post for my own convenience. Enjoy!