Announcements (Updated September 11, 2011)
Performed at Animangaki 2011, Sunway University (Page 88)

Background

Previous Thread...

History... Since December 2008, the idea was to form a band that can play anime songs AT WILL. The thread started with many individual contributors, posting their own covers of their favourite anime songs. As usual in the music world - lots of guitar, bass and piano/keyboard players, but not many drummers and vocalists. Nine months passed with not much progress. Everyone was playing individually, but not as a band.

Turning point... On August 15, 2009, that changed when we procured our own drum set. It was a gamble - to entice someone to play the drums for us. Some tried, but none permanent. Unknowingly someone from under the same roof discovered a latent talent and started to learn the drums whole heartedly. The first 'band' piece, Kimi ni Todoke (TV Size), was a proof of concept.



The birth of the band... Then progress went exponential. With the video in place, more people believed in the band. Lovesummer came from way north to record the first complete song, God Knows, from the all too familiar anime series. Followed by an impromptu showing at the 2010 Games Anime and Comic Circle (GACC) at Multimedia University Melaka.



The tradition... One thing sets this band apart from any other - this band is fluid. We're open to new members and new ideas. We play live music as well as internet video collaborations. The band is a manifestation of the collective Malaysian anime and J-POP fan spirit. We play any genre - rock, ballad, traditional, jazz - so long as the guitar strings don't break, or the vocalists don't lose their voices, we will play.


Live Band Members

B.A.D. A.P.P.L.E.S.
Female Vocalist - Suzann, Alicia,
Male Vocalist - Dark Steno, Yafex (GAR), Myclamyra
Special Guest Vocalist - Icecream, Yuki
Guitar - Brian O'Connor, Dark Steno, Mudmaniac
Keyboard/Piano - Noir
Drums - Chiaki, Busted10
Bass - Myclamyra


Online Band Members
Drums - CDGmaboroshi
Guitar - Incubus_skj, Setsukyie
Bass - Thalmes
Keyboard - Setsukyie


'Graduated'
Vocalist - Lovesummer, MSWei
Guitar - Eccentrical, Kusakabemisao, Z.C. rockguitarist.
Bass - Saru, JHow

History
2010 June 25 - B.A.D. A.P.P.L.E.S. performed at MAGe 2010... in the most nyoron way....
2011 Sept 11 - Performed at Animangaki 2011, Sunway College

This post has been edited by Myclamyra: Sep 11 2011, 06:18 PM

Ok folks, Spring 2010 animes are out. So which songs do you want us to cover?

1. Maid-Sama's ED is on my mind.

1. No worries mate, that is in good order (July). In fact, I'd like to call upon a session, just to practice an opening routine.

2. Want to be an evergreen band - thus must always stay up to date.

This post has been edited by Myclamyra: Apr 11 2010, 03:33 PM

That's the next local anime convention.... page 1 is referred

We don't have a choir ye know...

Lovesummer.... calling Lovesummer....

This post has been edited by Myclamyra: Apr 17 2010, 12:28 AM

Misao, Eccentrical, Natsu and Noir(? not sure)... went to Shah Alam for a friendly practice session with Desu! on 17 Apr 2010.

Hmmm... there's a bit of confusion on song selection, so I'd list down what I can play, what I want to play

Songs that I have played: Most K-On songs, Rurouni Kenshin songs, a bit of Asian Kungfu Generation, Beck
Songs that I can play: Nearly all kinds except for ones that have lots of popping - it just doesn't sound nice on my bass
Songs I want to play: Any recent songs. Am a fan of Miku songs, and plan to make originals using Miku as well.
Songs I prefer not to play: Songs that are so obscure that people can't recognize them

I think ye wanna play more than just that...

BTW, thus far
a) myclamyra-Noir-maboroshii => Miku songs... play Melt then?
b) myclamyra-misao => Asian Kungfu Generation

Bad Apples... German....

So here's a 1st pass shot at the original miku song from me... needs better instrument selection, but it's a start...

Until I find a better name, I'd call it "Selamanya"

 Selamanya_w_Guitar_n_Bass_r1.mp3 ( 1.9mb ) Number of downloads: 67





Yeah, with a midi drum beat, flute and piano, it really can't sound like I want it to be. The reference song with the right instruments I'm thinking of is Alone - Gensomaden Saiyuki 2nd ED

Next week, fix the drum beat, bass and change flute to lead guitar





This post has been edited by Myclamyra: Apr 26 2010, 06:17 AM

The drum beat layout... I'd like to keep it close to the concept (offbeat at the start). I do want to simplify it a bit. If ye have any ideas on how to simplify, go ahead.

Also I can't fix stuff during week days... work....

OK guys, check out the next practice session on page 1

In hand, Lightnokira has sent rhythm. Actually we need lead (the one playing simple rifts)

Also, if yuki can make it this Saturday to the practice session, wanna try to record her vocals.

Read back page 1 for timing change

For those not familiar with what's happening, Last Sat, we had the jam session as planned, and realize we are short on songs with male singers. So if u hv any suggestions, please post.

I've listen to both the old school Meguriai and the new one. I'm interested with the new one.

Hmmm.....

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-...me-contest-held

Interesting proposition incubus. If it's for rhythm guitar, I see no problem to add ye on the spot!

http://forums.comicfiesta.org/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4151

BTW, 'Venus' at the CF forum who's taking in registrations have not replied. If he/she confirms our participation then ye can join in.

Don't worry if ye can't make it for the audition and practice sessions.

Lastly, thanks for the post. Me or Thalmes is up next on bass and maboroshi's on drum...

Eccen... where are we gonna get that many female singers singing on top of their heads....

This post has been edited by Myclamyra: May 30 2010, 01:28 PM

Bass playing... did recording.... aligned the music and vid...

...

not perfect

Need... more... time...

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Added on May 31, 2010, 12:43 amBTW people, we have the following to fill if we wanna participate in GAMP. Submission in 23hrs from now. Audition is 12 Jun 2010.

Band Name : Bad Apples
Person in Charge : Myclamyra
Contact Number : ()
Email Add : ()
Participant Name/Role :
1. Chiaki/Drums
2. Eccentrical/Lead Guitars
3. Myclamyra/Bass/Vocal
4. Noir/Keyboard
5. Lovesummers/Vocal
6. Dark Steno/Vocal
7. Incubus?
8. Saru?
9. Lightnokira?

(believe Misao will likely not participate in this one)

Instrument - Bring Own/Request - Unit
1. All bringing own guitars and effects, but need 3 guitar amps + 1 bass amp
2. Need drums + cymbals
3. Need good and controllable vocal mics (3 sets + stand)

Song Title/Duration
1. Sobakasu (4min 15 sec)
2. Meguriai (4min 14 sec)
3. Lost My Music (4min 17sec)

Description of band: (random incarnation)

This post has been edited by Myclamyra: May 31 2010, 12:44 AM