こんにちは、ミオ。
ミオさん、あなたはフェンダー ランブル クラブのメンバー #1647 になりました。Congratulations and welcome. Please put that number in your TalkBass Signature for safe keeping. Then make yourself at home here and on
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Mio, how about telling us a bit about yourself, such as your bass experience in general and your Rumble journey in particular. You're bound to fit right in here since we have all kinds. But we all love to ... ... ...
Rumble On!
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Mio contacted me and asked me to forward on her message:
Hello fellow Rumble club members! This is Mio Akiyama here, signing in. First off, I want to extend my sincerest gratitude to @G-Dog for this wonderful opportunity to be part of this lively community. I’d also like to thank each and every member of the Rumble club for the warm welcome I've received.
I am best known as the bassist of the After School Tea Time, a high school band, and one of the main characters from the anime K-on! The band comprises four other ladies whose company I sincerely enjoy. Yui Hirasawa on the guitar, Ritsu Tainaka on the drums, Tsumugi Kotobuki on keyboards and Azusa Nakano also on the guitar.
K-on has had a profoundly influential impact on Japanese and world culture, inspiring countless music enthusiasts to pick up an instrument and be part of a band. Beyond the anime, the revenue generated from K-on music, merchandise, and concerts has been enormous, contributing significantly to the growth and popularity of anime genre and culture.
Some of my signature tunes from the anime are "Don't say lazy" and “Heart Goes Boom.” These songs have been performed by several bands and artists, giving them their own unique spin. Here are some of the performances that I particularly love:
As for my bass playing, my Jazz bass and my Fender Rumble amp have become a unique combination that reflects Hokago Tea Time’s music style. The amp is compact, versatile and loud enough for our practices. I have to admit that I use a large Ampeg amp for live performances. ごめんなさい! Meanwhile, the Fender Jazz bass, with its bright, clear tone and smooth playability, is my sweetheart. Together, they make a perfect pair that fulfills our band's musical needs.
Now, onto something fun! I’ve tweaked the lyrics of "Heart Goes Boom" to capture my heart-felt thoughts about my Fender Rumble:
Japanese Lyrics:
ベースが肝心、 Fenderが信頼
等震強度はOK? 壮音に振るうよ
Rumble愛、ジャズベの共鳴
春夏秋冬 二十四時間、響く音は無休
Bo Boom Boom Boom Boom!!
English Translation:
The bass is essential, Fender is reliable
Is your earthquake-resistance okay? The sound will shake you
Love for Rumble, resonating with the Jazz bass
Through all four seasons, 24 hours a day, the booming sound never rests
Bo Boom Boom Boom Boom!!
As I sign off, I want to once more express my deepest thanks to the wonderful Rumble amp community, especially @G-Dog, for the warm welcome. It is an honor to be part of this community. Here's to creating more bass-rumbling melodies together!
Goodbye for now! Keep rocking!
Sincerely,
Mio Akiyama