Really, I'd just start with Schwarz Stein's "New vogue children" album. People say his vocals have improved since then, but the music counts for something too.
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Maybe compromise and give 'Queen' (2011) a listen. It has some ok songs on it.
In terms of solo career, he peaked at Hyakki Yagyou though imho.
Though, as Hanachan stated, nothing compares to New Vogue Children, matured vocals or no.
(unless, of course, you like chansons, and then go crazy with his newer stuff)
In terms of solo career, he peaked at Hyakki Yagyou though imho.
Though, as Hanachan stated, nothing compares to New Vogue Children, matured vocals or no.
(unless, of course, you like chansons, and then go crazy with his newer stuff)
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I think everything Kaya did from the beginning of his solo career to Gothic (2013) was good. After that, dunno, bit too poppy with some exceptions.
Kaya's vocals have always been pretty solid. "Kugutsu" is probably my favourite song by Kaya and his vocals are great in it. I also love his voice in "Sink", a b-side on the "Awilda" single. I'm pretty sure that song was never on any of his albums, which is a shame as it's one of my favourites.
I do also love when Kaya does something new with his voice, like "Sorcière" or "Sugar Rose". With Schwarz Stein Kaya had to sing more or less in the same style constantly, so it's nice that he does other stuff during his solo.
New Vogue Children has such an unique athmosphere to it and Kaya's voice is such a perfect fit with the music. However, his vocals are just buried under billion different effects, which works on the album perfectly, but sadly makes it a bit hard to judge them. With the newer SS releases Kaya's vocals are a bit clearer, but that's one of the reasons why it doesn't sound like the old SS anymore.
I have to admit, though, I've recently warmed up a bit to the later SS releases. Immortal Verses especially.
Also, I got the Kaya calendar for 2021. The tradition continues!
Kaya's vocals have always been pretty solid. "Kugutsu" is probably my favourite song by Kaya and his vocals are great in it. I also love his voice in "Sink", a b-side on the "Awilda" single. I'm pretty sure that song was never on any of his albums, which is a shame as it's one of my favourites.
I do also love when Kaya does something new with his voice, like "Sorcière" or "Sugar Rose". With Schwarz Stein Kaya had to sing more or less in the same style constantly, so it's nice that he does other stuff during his solo.
New Vogue Children has such an unique athmosphere to it and Kaya's voice is such a perfect fit with the music. However, his vocals are just buried under billion different effects, which works on the album perfectly, but sadly makes it a bit hard to judge them. With the newer SS releases Kaya's vocals are a bit clearer, but that's one of the reasons why it doesn't sound like the old SS anymore.
I have to admit, though, I've recently warmed up a bit to the later SS releases. Immortal Verses especially.
Also, I got the Kaya calendar for 2021. The tradition continues!
My ex boyfriend used to say that he recognized when I was listening to Kaya/SS because it was the “guy singing slowly over fast dance music”
I was hoping against hope that this was a Fats Waller cover, but it seems not to have been the case.
You never know, he does all those chansons and whatnot.
I tried placing an order from Kaya's store but my credit card was denied... (on top of that I later got a text from my bank saying a transaction was canceled and that I have to contact them...I think that was Kaya's fault...). Does anyone have any experience with his online store? Does it deny all foreign cards?
I'm not sure, are you in Japan or ordering internationally? I've never ordered from there before but I'd probably just use a middleman service.
I'm in Japan, they don't ship internationally.
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This is what I've done before.
Loving Kaya on tiktok.
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https://viewer.twitcasting.tv/kaya_rose/shopcart/98956
"BAR NOIR" is an online show with the "an online BAR that offers songs instead of alcohol."
Kaya will be the madam of the shop and Loki will be the bartender, and we will invite our wonderful guests and have a wonderful time together!
I will sing various songs at karaoke. It's a fun program because you can listen to a lot of songs. It's a different atmosphere from the usual Kaya live!
"BAR NOIR # 40”
Date: Friday, September 3, 2021
Time: 20:00 (scheduled duration 120 minutes)
Performers: Kaya
guest: Seth(Moi dix Mois)
Price: 1,000 yen (tax included)
Kaya sang Seraph, that's great!
"BAR NOIR" is an online show with the "an online BAR that offers songs instead of alcohol."
Kaya will be the madam of the shop and Loki will be the bartender, and we will invite our wonderful guests and have a wonderful time together!
I will sing various songs at karaoke. It's a fun program because you can listen to a lot of songs. It's a different atmosphere from the usual Kaya live!
"BAR NOIR # 40”
Date: Friday, September 3, 2021
Time: 20:00 (scheduled duration 120 minutes)
Performers: Kaya
guest: Seth(Moi dix Mois)
Price: 1,000 yen (tax included)
Kaya sang Seraph, that's great!
hey, silly question: anyone know how tall Kaya is? asking for very important scientific research purposes (aka discussing people's heights and how Kaya always seems rather short to me but my friend disagrees)
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Kaya seemed pretty short when I met him at a fan meet up.
I noticed that Kaya has some interesting stuff for sale on his store, like a calendar for 2022. I wonder if I should wait and see if they're going to sell it on CDJapan as well or just order it from his store... I really don't want to miss out on it, but it's also annoying to use some middleman service to buy stuff.
For whatever reason I just now realised that Kaya's site also has some shirts for sale. I wonder if those are sold out already, though. I would maybe like to have one.
I noticed that Kaya has some interesting stuff for sale on his store, like a calendar for 2022. I wonder if I should wait and see if they're going to sell it on CDJapan as well or just order it from his store... I really don't want to miss out on it, but it's also annoying to use some middleman service to buy stuff.
For whatever reason I just now realised that Kaya's site also has some shirts for sale. I wonder if those are sold out already, though. I would maybe like to have one.
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I can help you out with that if you're in need.
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https://traumerei.theshop.jp/items/55815136 This is the calendar.
There's no mention anywhere on the site if they're going to sell it on CDJapan later on. I guess I just have to wait and see if they'll do that before I purchase it here.
Kaya has forgotten his foreign fans
There's no mention anywhere on the site if they're going to sell it on CDJapan later on. I guess I just have to wait and see if they'll do that before I purchase it here.
Kaya has forgotten his foreign fans
Any idea if these are new recordings? Like, is "Madame Rosa" the same version that was already released on CD whenever-it-was?
I participated with the international option after struggling an entire afternoon with the system designed for residents of Japan, I haven't received any emails after that, I hope all goes well and I will eventually get my copy in the mail sometime in July 
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