Hanako Oku and the forbidden music.
I sure wish I could have seen this video of Hanako Oku’s 2010 concert. I had this video in my YouTube “suggestions” list, but when I opened YouTube, the Record Industry Weasels at PonyCanyon Records have it region blocked (Of course the phrase “Record Industry Weasels at PonyCanyon” might actually be redundant.) As far as I know, the video is only blocked for American users, because of this year’s licensing changes at YouTube.
I know what you are going to ask: “Denny, What if you buy YouTube RED? … then is the video unblocked?” The answer is a big NO. The licensing laws are still not congruent. The videos are still blocked.
I had seen one portion of this concert before. It was an outdoor concert. I think it was “First Love” she performed, but this was years ago. I remember that there was a lot of wind noise, but she still sang it with a lot of emotion, and I loved it. (No one sings unrequited love the way Hanako Oku does.) This was back when I was first out about Hanako Oku’s music, and before I was banned from Facebook. Someone on the Hanko Oku Discussion Group on Facebook had posted a portion of this performance.
I would love to see the entire performance. If you are one of my blog followers outside of the US, could you please check this video out, and tell me what I am missing?
Oh look, there is a new Poll!
Denny Sinnoh 
Comments on: "Hanako Oku and the Forbidden Music" (7)
Seems to be in three segments, which appear to correspond to the three bonus videos on her 2010 DVD as hinted in the video’s description. The first one is clips of the outdoor portion of the concert. The second is behind-the-scenes practice. The third is a dress rehearsal on stage.
At 35 minutes in, there’s a song I don’t recognize. Turns out it’s Koibito ga Santa Claus / 恋人がサンタクロース; I don’t know who the original artist is, but it’s definitely not her. The performance for that song is track 9 on the DVD.
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Thank you for the clarification. From the photo I thought it might be something else. I can’t even read the description as it flashes by and will not let me see the YouTube page.
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Is it any good?
: )
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Oh, and thanks for the reply on Twitter. I tweet very little, but I am happy for your response. I “read” your entire message.
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I especially liked the outdoor segments.
It sure is hard to be a fan these days. I thank you again for your help.
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Not surprised to see that the option defending PonyCanyon has gotten zero votes.
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It should be said that many PonyCanyon music videos have been available for a couple of months now. I can watch Hanako Oku official videos again.
However all AKB48 and most sister groups are still blocked.
It makes me sorry that I burned their CEO in effigy at the protest rally, and even sorrier that I left that bag of burning dog shit outside his house. .
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