detroit7 Video: 'Louie Louie' Live in France

Here is a multi-camera filmed live video (which includes sound-board quality audio) of detroit7 performing a cover version of the old standard 'Louie Louie' live in France during their current Black and White World Tour:




And, for overall quality, this is one of the best live videos of detroit7 that I have recently seen from their current tour. But be sure to see more videos of detroit7 from this show on the ACAdapterGP YouTube Channel


detroit7 is now in the Japan leg of their tour and will appear tonight (05/30) with Shonen Knife in Chiba at the Kashiwa Palooza theatre along with Scandal and others in "PALOOZA Presents 'WICKED GIRLS' with Shonen Knife." WOW! It sounds like it will be one of those nights, indeed!

For more information on detroit7's upcoming shows in Japan, check out their official website's Live section.

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Prabhu Deva on Dance India Dance TV Show

Featuring the "Michael Jackson" of India, Prabhu Deva, this is a truly incredible group dance performance as seen on March 27th on India's very popular Dance India Dance TV show:



Prabhu Deva is also known throughout the world wide web as "Benny Lava" from the viral video Crazy Indian Video (Real Title Unknown) which was edited by "Buffalax" to include incorrect, and very funny, English subtitles: "Minor bun engine made Benny Lava!"

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David Bowie Sings 'Girls' in Japanese

OH BY JINGO!!! This is a very rare recording of David Bowie singing Girls in Japanese! This song was written by David Bowie and Erdal Kizilcay and it was released as a single by Tina Turner on her 1986 "Break Every Rule" album.



And following that, Bowie recorded two versions of this song - one in English and this version here in Japanese! ZEHI KITTE KUDASAI!!! CHECK IT OUT!!!!

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detroit7 Live: Printemps de Bourges, France April 22, 2009

detroit7 rocked and rolled a completely sold-out crowd on the first night of France's largest music festival known as the Printemps de Bourges held recently in Bourges, France. This is a very exclusive music festival held every year for four to seven days. In the past, many famous bands have made their breakthrough performances at this event. Check out detroit7 jam the crowd hard with their newly released hot single Cold Heat:



And be sure to follow the ongoing detroit7 World Tour

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detroit7 Live Video: Hollywood March 29, 2009

detroit7 jams one of their early Japanese singles "OWARI HAJIMARI" at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood on Sunday, March 29:




For more information on detroit7's current world tour check out the official schedule at detroit7 to tour the world!!

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detroit7 Live Video: San Francisco March 28, 2009

detroit7 rocks out a really great new song: 'Mr. Kato On The Road' at The Independent in San Francisco on March 28:



Soon from now The Tokyo Trio will travel to Europe to continue their exciting world tour of international indy rock, grunge rock and also some hardcore punk rock too in The Black White Europe Tour

And on Wednesday, April 8, detroit7 will perform with CONDKOI and The Unseen in Paris at Glazart.

So, there is no doubt, this will be one very powerful show that, obviously, has already excited some members of CONDKOI:



Yes, indeed, this landmark event will be talked about for years to come at the Glazart I really wish I could be there! WHOAH!!!

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detroit7 Live Video: Seattle March 27, 2009

detroit7 performs 'Why?' live at Seattle's High Dive:




detroit7 is currently on their Black and White World Tour 2009 and will appear at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 29.

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detroit7 Promo Video 'Cold Heat'

Here is a new promo video 'Cold Heat' from detroit7:







This sexy rocker is from their previously released 'detroit7 BABYLON Live Album (2009)' album which coincides with their recently launched detroit7 Black and White World Tour 2009 Also, look for their latest release: detroit7 (2009)



In case you missed them last year, check out my review: detroit7 Live @ DETROIT ROCK CITY @ Chelsea Hotel 2008.2.25



See more at the official Japanese/English website of detroit7

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Japanese Plant 'Midori-san' - First Botanical Blogger

Via Telegraph.co.uk:

Midori-san, which lives on the counter of a Japanese café, writes regular updates with the help of sensors attached to its leaves.

The detectors pick up electronic signals on the surface of the plant, which responds to light and human touch.

The data is then combined with weather and temperature information and translated into chatty blog posts using a computer algorithm.

Midori-san is a hoya kerrii, which are more commonly called "sweetheart plants" because of their heart-shaped leaves.

And here is a link to Midori-san's Blog (Japanese)

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Kyoto, Japan - 'Chainsaw Maid' Claymation Video

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David Bowie "Heroes" in Nike China Commercial

Above is a brand-new commercial featuring the legendary hit song "Heroes" which was co-written by David Bowie and Brian Eno in 1977. This short commercial also features several Chinese Olympic athletes engaged in various competitions as this ad is part of a new Nike China marketing campaign which emphasizes that the right attitude and positive outlook is vital for anyone who hopes to compete successfully at any level in any sport. And, in my opinion, they could not have picked a better song for this inspirational and upbeat campaign, indeed.

Well, of course, "Heroes" has been used in many different advertisements in the past, but this current ad could very well end up being the biggest and most widely distributed of all so far.

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