Mariko Goto's troubles
So, over the last few days, Mariko Goto seems to have gotten herself into a bit of bother. I had heard tidbits- about her throwing a camera into a crowd member and apologizing on twitter about it- then a couple of days ago she left a mysterious tweet about 'quitting the office' and her twitter account pulled down (as Inseu noticed).
An article explaining what (most likely) has happened was translated quite well by a JPS user (Tadanga- kudos pal) Quote:
Anyone heard anything else about this situation other than what I've already posted? I think it's pretty interesting news and also shows how being on a major can be a blessing and a curse. It also brings back memories of Hata's drunken escapades and the 'scandal' that caused. |
I'm impressed that she explained her side of the story and owned up to her own mistakes. This was not the best way to handle the situation (throwing the camera I mean), but she probably thought this guy was like a random fan who was stalking her on stage or something. As a woman in Japan sexual harassment can be very scary I suppose.
This doesn't seem to me like a firing (why would they fire her over this? I mean I know Japanese companies has a really strict clause for behavior but this seems minor compared to the shit Koda Kumi and the like pull. I really like that she states her ambition. It's so interesting getting to hear these musicians talk in their own words. I feel like the Japanese music scene has more of a curtain between its audience and singers. |
I don't think she has a problem getting a job.
She's gonna be DJ at this concert on March 21st. http://natalie.mu/music/news/110470 |
I commend her for sticking up for herself. The security/staff she mentioned is worthless. She should have thrown the camera at them.
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She needs the distribution that's all. Her fans are gonna always follow suit where ever. Mariko has "the deformation of Idol" thing and I think that would be viable for any label grab right now. Alternatives to a trend while residing some where within it is a safe gamble.
Just so happens she first and foremost a good artist and the concepts like these come after. |
Only direct Goto thread I can find right this second.
But anyway, help me decide if I hate or love the new track- I'm so inbetween I find it impossible to decide. So much to like and so much to dislike at the same time...
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Well, it's the most normal song I've heard by her, so that's a plus for me. But I still can't stand her voice or style, so my final vote is that you don't like it. ;)
(oops, I might be confusing her and Seiko... which one do you prefer in general, grandma?) |
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Seiko's music is more peculiar/unique, right? I think I've actually been mashing them together as one person for a while.
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There are undeniably elements that Seiko and Mariko share- but the main difference is that while Mariko has found her sound and stuck with it, Seiko is still expanding and experimenting. Seiko's voice is far more ranged too, and her music style is more genuine. However, that's not to say that Mariko isn't genuine- she was just far more intriguing when she was part of Midori. Her first solo album was great- but the whole sound and act wore a little thin on the followup. I still want to hear the third album (which this new single comes from) but I approach with a bit of restraint- Mariko seems to have 'lost' quite a bit of her magic- quite possibly due to all the bullshit she's been through in her career in the last year- and I hate to sound shallow- but her voice is not aging all that well either. Seiko to me is the hope for the future seeing as Ringo is content in bringing out standard pop (well, for Ringo anyway) albums nowadays. She brings something exciting to the table and it's exactly what I was missing. |
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