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Title: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions! LoVendoR!!
Post by: Estrea on June 05, 2012, 12:14:48 PM
Reina's starting a band!  :w00t:

http://www.reina-audition.com/ (http://www.reina-audition.com/)

Auditions start 17 June, lasting 4 weeks. Targets are female vocalists and female guitarists! Guitarists who can do vocals or backup chorus also welcome! Age range is 15-22, as of April 1st!

http://ameblo.jp/tanakareina-blog/entry-11269717865.html (http://ameblo.jp/tanakareina-blog/entry-11269717865.html)
Reina's blog entry regarding this announcement.

The band is a side project for Reina, who will continue her activities in Morning Musume at the same time.


My thoughts: Yup, they're prepping her for a post-Musume career. Reina has always been more interested in singing than the most dance-intensive style Momusu has started into since Ai took leadership, so this sort of thing should suit her well. Hoping that this project really takes off, so we'll get to see more of her even after she graduates. :D

P.S. Gals, you know what it means. GO AUDITION. :lol:
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on June 05, 2012, 12:22:53 PM
WHAT! :lol:

Random, but pretty awesome.

I'm too old to audition again :lol: ~so surprising
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: Tuffty on June 05, 2012, 01:38:20 PM
You know I always pictured Reina in a band rocking a guitar. Looking forward to seeing the real deal!
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: kjpop on June 05, 2012, 02:25:36 PM
You know I always pictured Reina in a band rocking a guitar. Looking forward to seeing the real deal!

^ This.


Oh my god, i just might revive my youtube channel to do covers of her songs <3333 ahh so excited!!!
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: MaxMcKay on June 05, 2012, 02:43:53 PM
If it's gonna be a band, why not have her take over as SharanQ front vocalist?

It was what Tsunku wanted to do fourteen years ago in the very first place!

Then he can concentrate on his lyric writing
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: Quietriot on June 05, 2012, 03:21:41 PM
If anyone hears random shrieking throughout the day, it's probably me freaking out still, trying to wrap my mind around the awesomeness of this.  :panic:  :cathappy:
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: winner on June 05, 2012, 03:39:16 PM
Never thought about it before.
But the idea of Reina forming a band sounds so right. You'know, like "it was going to naturally occur like the sun rising" right. :nervous
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: Chibs on June 05, 2012, 04:25:20 PM
I kinda hoped it would be Reina with Eri as a rock band.
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: Slack on June 05, 2012, 05:38:13 PM
Wow. It's just like how V-U-den started!

Does anyone else think this is a perfect opportunity for the ZYX -> W -> V-U-den -> TSR?  pattern to finally continue?
The R could be for Reina!
Or if they go TSRQ, "Rock" spelled with a "Q"?

...But if they did that, the next part of the pattern is PON!!!!1
IT MUST BE A SIGN.

Fukuchan 4 subleader!
ピンクコンビの時代来た~~
*・゜゚・*:.。..。.:*・'(*゚▽゚*)'・*:.。. .。.:*・゜゚・*
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: oaxiac on June 05, 2012, 07:18:27 PM
Damn, I really need to re-watch that clip of Reina covering a Scandal song in Uta no Rakuen or something.

Edit:
Here's the song she covered:
Scandal Shoujo s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GdojKymeHo#ws)

Uta no Rakuen MP3(track 46):
http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=15148.msg860198#msg860198 (http://forum.jphip.com/index.php?topic=15148.msg860198#msg860198)
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: Meania on June 05, 2012, 07:45:28 PM
Woahh XD I wonder if the band will be a part of H!P- joining in with big concerts and stuff... I could see it not being tied that much with H!P though.
I think this will suit her really well, especially as she gets older and has graduated. I could even picture her rocking a Visual or Oshare Kei look!! :lol:
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: elgie on June 05, 2012, 09:40:13 PM
While I would love to see an H!P rock band, I don't think Reina's voice fits with the rock theme. Unless they're going for a soft rock-pop style which would be more suitable for her voice.
I've always thought it's a pity that she hasn't a stronger voice because she's almost always spot on when singing, both technique and expression-wise. Oh well, we'll see what happens.
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: oaxiac on June 24, 2012, 03:55:16 PM
田中れいなとバンドやりたい女子メンバー大募集! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XRwNP1hxvU#ws)
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: yooshimen on June 24, 2012, 04:14:39 PM
I think that this will be very interesting  =D

"The Reina's band"
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: J-Triumf on July 24, 2012, 10:16:04 PM
New message from the website:
この度は「田中れいなとバンドやりたい女子メンバー大募集!」オーディションに多数のご応募を頂きましてありがとうございます。7/22(日)に一次面接を通過した方を対象とした二次面接を実施させて頂きました。この二次面接の模様は、後日YouTubeにアップロードさせていただく予定です。

The first round of auditions is over, and footage of the second round will be up on YouTube eventually.
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on July 24, 2012, 10:32:35 PM
WOW WOW WOW!!!!!!!!! FOOTAGE!!!! :w00t:
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: SomethingWild on July 25, 2012, 10:57:25 AM
While I would love to see an H!P rock band, I don't think Reina's voice fits with the rock theme.

Though excited, that was the first thought which occurred to me as well. Reina's image and her voice don't shout "rock" to me.

Anyway, I'm sure it'll turn out to be great. Proper musicians and live music are always interesting.
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: Slack on July 25, 2012, 11:28:40 AM
Reina's actually expressed a desire to cover this song:
再殺部隊_Live (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4FVpzCj6lE#)筋肉少女帯-再殺部隊 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV_vKzemiYQ#)

Now before you go "WTF?" check this out:
Morning Musume Musical~STACYS~♪『SAISATSU_BUTAI』 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hw4lyHMzpM#ws)


She said on her blog that she sang it a bunch of times in karaoke.
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: J-Triumf on August 02, 2012, 05:15:56 AM
Applications are being taken again for vocalists! Submission deadline is September 2nd, with auditions taking place mid-September; the 15-22 age requirement remains the same.

Apparently the guitarist search is in the process of finalization, but while there were many talented singers, none of them had a suitable "image" for performing with Reina, so those auditions are starting over!

Here's a translated blog entry by Reina commenting on the situation:
http://reina-project.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-shocking-fact-from-staff-san.html (http://reina-project.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-shocking-fact-from-staff-san.html)

The current plan is to have the band ready to perform at the 2013 H!P Winter Tour.
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: J-Triumf on November 18, 2012, 10:09:33 AM
The band has been finalized!
http://news.mynavi.jp/news/2012/11/18/024/index.html (http://news.mynavi.jp/news/2012/11/18/024/index.html)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip29549.jpg)

New website:
http://www.reinaband.com (http://www.reinaband.com)

And the members:
(http://i.imgur.com/Ix6D0.jpg)
Vocalist Marina Okada
Born 1993-7-24
Blood Type AB
From Tokyo

(http://i.imgur.com/q9gJq.jpg)
Guitarist Yuki Uozumi
Born 1991-7-14
Blood Type A
From Tokyo

(http://i.imgur.com/yNB9e.jpg)
Guitarist Marin Miyazawa
Born 1993-4-10
Blood Type A
From Miyagi

Possibly more members in the future?

Also: the band doesn't have a name yet! E-mail your suggestions (along with your name, age, and gender) to band-name@reinaband.com
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: SomethingWild on November 18, 2012, 12:16:12 PM
Wait what... A vocalist and two guitar players?!

What about drums and bass? Maybe they'll add them later...

And what's Reina role in the band gonna be then? Back-up vocalist? lol

I like Marin Miyazawa  :twothumbs
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: daigong on November 18, 2012, 07:06:58 PM
LEt's call em The Reina Band XD
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on November 18, 2012, 07:19:51 PM
I've totally sent in my band name suggestion :lol: :lol: :lol:

It's pretty awesome and pun-ny so they should pick it.

...

...

I'm not telling what it was until they get a name :lol:
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: john_hung on November 18, 2012, 10:33:42 PM
reina and the pussycats  XD or maybe they can all dress like yankii's or something  :P  regardless i'm excited to hear what they'll sound like
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: Slack on November 18, 2012, 11:40:40 PM
According to their self-introductions:

(http://i.imgur.com/gfn6c.jpg)
Name:Okada Marina (19)
Specialty:Basketball
Other:Likes Lady Gaga
(http://i.imgur.com/n1U7i.jpg)
Name:Uozumi Yuki (21)
Guitar Experience:6 years
Other:Favorite band is Maroon 5
Favorite school subject was history
(http://i.imgur.com/LEJCY.jpg)
Name:Miyazawa Marin (19)
Guitar Experience:5 years
Other:Favorite genres are hard rock and heavy metal
Self-described Pokémon otaku

Source: http://natalie.mu/music/news/80130 (http://natalie.mu/music/news/80130)
田中れいなバンドメンバー発表! モーニング娘。 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlsIKhCdH-w#ws)
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on November 19, 2012, 10:58:54 PM
LOL I'm rooting for this chica:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip29564.jpg)
She seems awesome, and she likes Lady Gaga. Look at that free spirit.


I did also find this funny:

(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip29565.jpg)

Watch out Reina... She's after you.... :lol:

(All pics from Reina's blog)
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: john_hung on November 20, 2012, 09:34:17 AM
^ lol reina even looks distressed in that pic...'what did i get myself into'   :lol:
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: J-Triumf on February 03, 2013, 09:17:46 AM
The band has a name now: LovendoЯ (ラベンダー)
(http://picroda.jphip.com/hp/jphip30230.jpg)

Official website: http://lovendor.jp (http://lovendor.jp)

They'll be making their debut on March 2nd at Yokohama Blitz!

(that backwards R looks KoЯn-y :P )
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: daigong on February 03, 2013, 09:46:39 AM
ohhhhh I was so close.
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: nimrod on February 03, 2013, 10:09:57 AM
First Live Tour dates:

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3月27日
(水)    LIQUIDROOM
(東京)    18:15    19:00    3月2日(土)    オデッセー
03-5444-6966
4月3日
(水)    umeda AKASO
(大阪)    18:00    18:30     3月9日(土)    キョードーインフォメーション
06-7732-8888
4月8日
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(大阪)    18:00    18:30    3月9日(土)    キョードーインフォメーション
06-7732-8888

http://lovendor.jp/liveevent (http://lovendor.jp/liveevent)

I'll be there on May 13th and 14th   :otomerika:
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: SomethingWild on February 03, 2013, 12:40:28 PM
...wait, so they're really going for the two guitarists and two vocalists approach? I figured they'd add more members to make it an actual complete band. Should be interesting to see what they'll come up with!

At least Yuki switched guitar brands so they should sound better already  :lol:
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: Tanier on February 04, 2013, 08:38:54 AM
I'm pretty stoked for this. Am I the only one?
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: john_hung on February 05, 2013, 11:23:56 AM
I'm pretty stoked for this. Am I the only one?


no i'm certain that there are several of us here that are just as stoked for this  :jphip:  :thumbup  :peace:
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: winner on February 15, 2013, 01:46:04 PM
Audition scenes @06:26. And a talk at the end. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=RUQ22bhGKT4#t=386s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=RUQ22bhGKT4#t=386s)
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on February 15, 2013, 08:44:34 PM
Marina has a nice deep voice :3 Should mix well with Reina's...

What I'd really love to hear now.. are some original songs awe yeah
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: tru_harmony on February 16, 2013, 12:19:34 AM
awe yeah!
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: oaxiac on March 01, 2013, 06:53:48 PM
UF LICKS#3 Guest:矢島舞美&岡井千聖(℃-ute) (3/1/2013) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CCxlFUQbdY#ws)
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: Estrea on March 01, 2013, 07:19:29 PM
^Nee-san is incredibly badass :lol:

Also, my oshi here is obviously Marin ;w; Why is she so cute ;w;
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: oaxiac on March 03, 2013, 10:57:16 AM
LoVendoЯ - Nemurenai Yoru (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTYheAd0Kv4#)

LoVendoЯ - Rakuyou (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgzzqARpmLY#)
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: john_hung on March 03, 2013, 12:18:35 PM
LoVendoЯ - Tadoritsuitara Itsumo Ame Furi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Rf-_o6-bZc#)
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: Fushigidane on March 04, 2013, 01:37:51 AM
execuse moi, must post to get this thread to "Show new replies" :peace: lol
:heart: :note:
Liking all the girls after watching uflicks's.  :thumbup
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: oaxiac on March 04, 2013, 04:00:19 PM
田中れいな、新バンド「LoVendoЯ」をお披露目 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-MT2TEXoUg#ws)
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: elgie on March 04, 2013, 04:15:53 PM
田中れいな、新バンド「LoVendoЯ」をお披露目 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-MT2TEXoUg#ws)

Completely unrelated, but, OMG Yossi!!!!! :wub:
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on March 04, 2013, 04:44:08 PM
You know, if Lovendor starts touring THE WORLD like Hangry&Angry did, it might well be worth it to go see them, cuz you know, when it's rock the mood is all party party (people people)... Even if none of the girls is your fav member, it's nice to just gather and hang out in the togetherness of "we all know what H!P is"... :lol: The tickets would probably be affordable, and it'd most likely be live music... I think it would be cool!
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: oaxiac on March 08, 2013, 04:20:13 PM
UF LICKS#4 中島卓偉,LoVendoя Guest:矢島舞美&岡井千聖(℃-ute)他 (3/8/2013) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg3Jd7P3htk#ws)
LoVendoЯ@5:38
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: oaxiac on March 15, 2013, 02:59:27 PM
UF LICKS#5 LoVendoя,田﨑あさひ,アルマカミニイト,中島卓偉 (3/15/2013) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rmiHxWNFoI#ws)
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: SomethingWild on March 15, 2013, 03:21:04 PM
All the clips/previews so far have left me quite conflicted...  :panic:

Generally speaking, it's pretty solid. The playing is good, the songs are pretty catchy, etc.  :thumbup

However, the main Paradox surrounding Lovendor for me is that their unique feature if also their weakest link. I'm referring to Reina. Without Reina, this band would sound just like most other girl rock groups out there at the moment. But on the other hand, I don't really like Reina's vocals in this setting. Vocals aside, Reina's much more lively on stage, so in that sense I think they can all learn from each other.

Looking at their gear; Tokai and PRS guitars, Marshall JVM stack, Pearl drums, etc. They definitely have a good budget to work with. They're not half-assing this project, so that's good. I still hope they announce a drummer and bass player soon because it'll help their image as a proper band.
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: shirenuファクトリー on March 15, 2013, 08:29:52 PM
^ I like that we have someone knowledgeable commenting on their gear :lol:
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: Estrea on March 16, 2013, 04:30:50 PM
LoVendoЯ - Kono yo ni Shinjitsu no Ai ga Hitotsu dake Aru no Nara (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn9mPGL6JNE#)

Fan recording of their original song, performed at today's concert! Sounding good!
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: elgie on March 17, 2013, 12:22:41 PM
Love it.
I think Marina's vocals fit the song much better than Reina's. She doesn't look comfortable enough on a stage yet but she has an amazing voice.
I also love Uozumi's guitar playing in this song. I have the feeling she's going to be the badass of the group  :rockon:

EDIT: Is Marina related to Yui Okada in any way? Because she has the same teeth  ;)
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: Aioros on March 18, 2013, 04:50:43 AM
Lovendor Blog: http://ameblo.jp/lovendor-blog/ (http://ameblo.jp/lovendor-blog/)
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: oaxiac on March 22, 2013, 02:51:24 PM
UF LICKS#6 LoVendoя,田﨑あさひ,RYOTA,中島卓偉 (3/22/2013) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sLHDa63bWc#ws)
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: AmberSan on March 26, 2013, 10:32:13 PM
Quote
Tomorrow on Ustream: LoVendoЯ First Live Tour 19:00 JST   
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/13744637 (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/13744637)

#HelloMavii from Jplop
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: AmberSan on March 27, 2013, 11:41:18 AM
5/22 Lovendor's cover album

awesome  :)
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: oaxiac on April 04, 2013, 10:00:27 PM
LoVendoЯ ファーストライブツアー 初日ステージ [HD 1080p] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjx29LYtwgs#ws)
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: oaxiac on April 12, 2013, 04:13:40 PM
UF LICKS#9 ピーベリー,LoVendoя,田﨑あさひ,中島卓偉(4/12/2013) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-hvuIVLSjw#ws)
Title: Re: [06/17] Tanaka Reina band auditions!
Post by: oaxiac on April 26, 2013, 06:49:28 PM
UF LICKS#11 LoVendoя,田﨑あさひ,中島卓偉(4/26/2013) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7XY6SD0KZw#ws)