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ARTICLE: Tokio mania
Germany’s latest phenomenal band proves that it is a growing force to be reckoned with in the music world
LAST Saturday, Malaysian fans rejoiced as the boys of Tokio Hotel – vocalist and frontman Bill Kaulitz; his twin, guitarist Tom; bassist Georg Listing; and drummer Gustav Schafer – finally played their first concert here.
In 2008, their first English album Scream, a direct translation of songs from their two German albums, took Europe and US by storm. By the time their second English album Humanoid (2009) came out, the boys had conquered Asia as well.
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| Tokio Hotel’s (from left) Gustav, Tom, Bill and Georg, receiving a memento of their visit here from Universal Music Malaysia general manager Loan Cheong. |
Hailing from a suburb of the small East German town of Magdeburg where they were considered an oddity, the twins started performing at age 10 as Black Question Mark.
After meeting Georg and Gustav at a club, the band became Devilish and the boys placed their heart and soul into getting noticed by recording companies. They succeeded in 2001 and decided to call themselves Tokio Hotel, reflecting their dream of playing in Tokyo and the hotels that are now their constant home while on tour.
During this period, they released a limited edition of their first German language album Schrei (Scream) in 2005 (and re-released an expanded version the following year), followed by Zimmer 483 (Room 483) in 2007.
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Tokio Hotel has since gone on to score four No.1 singles with album sales going 10 times platinum. It has won a slew of awards including best new artiste VMA from MTV in 2008 and best group at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA) last year.
As famous for their style as their music, the boys insist that what you see is what you get. At a short press conference held before their concert here, Tom insisted: "We don’t want to create an image you know. That’s Gustav, he looks like he is and it’s the same with me, with Bill and Georg."
When asked the one thing they wanted to take home with them from Malaysia, Bill answered: "The love of our fans, because we had a signing session and some fans were crying and it’s always a cool and magic moment when you see the fans for the first time."
The concert that followed was plagued by rain, a highly unsuitable concert venue (1 Utama Central Park Avenue), technical problems and lack of organizational coordination which led to a late start and much shoving and pushing between the restless crowd and security personnel, causing some to fall and injure themselves.
Many of the fans had been waiting under the hot sun behind the barriers since 3pm for the concert which was scheduled to start at 6pm. Despite that, the fans, some of whom flew in from countries like Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Australia and Europe, were undeterred. They waited for three-and-a-half hours before their idols finally came on stage at 9.30pm
Before that, they endured endless sound checks and false starts and were briefly entertained by the opening acts, local rock bands Pop Shuvit and Bunkface. Bunkface’s performance was marred at one point by malfunctioning amplifiers.
But when Tokio Hotel took to the stage, the long wait was worth it. The crowd went wild as the opening techno beats rang out Tokio Hotel’s opening number, the energetic Noise.
The boys burned up the stage with their blazing energy and skillful multitasking with Gustav, Tom and Georg playing, singing backup and even switching to different instruments a few times within one song, while frontman Bill wowed the crowd with his magnetic showmanship.
All in, the boys squeezed in an incredible 13 songs (14 if you count the fun they had with the song Screaming where they seamlessly added on a few lines from another hit, Monsoon, and then back again to Screaming halfway) in their one-hour performance.
The songs were mostly from their Humanoid album which included the hit singles, Automatic and World Behind My Wall, as well as favourites from their Scream album such as Ready Set Go and Break Away.
And the crowd happily sang along with them.
Showmanship and great energy aside, it was the boys’ sincerity and humble nature that really won the crowd over. Bill peppered their last few songs with many expressions of ‘thank you’ and the boys came back to the stage twice for an encore performance, despite having to catch a flight that night itself for Taiwan.
The last song was a crowd request for Monsoon, which Bill sang in its German version, Durch Den Monsun. With that, the fans were satisfied.
The night ended on an even higher note when it was announced that Tokio Hotel will be back in Malaysia soon for an MTV event. All in, it was an eventful and memorable concert despite the many hiccoughs.
TM Connects with Tokio Hotel Live in Malaysia was presented by Universal Music and Telekom Malaysia Bhd.
Monday, May 3, 2010
INTERVIEW: Seventeen (Malaysia) - Celeb Chat with Tokio Hotel - 01.05.2010
TOKIO HOTEL, sure there's the big hair that Bill Kaulitz sports but this group is not just your average "we-look-good-so-it-doesn't-matter-if-our-songs-sucks" type of band!
They started small as a bunch of friends but with a passion that rivals other bands out there, Tokio Hotel has entered the Big Time! MTV picked up on these unique guys and then BOOM! Racking up the awards as they've gone along, Tokio Hotel has shaken up the music scene with their juxtaposition on goth melodies and grungy metal.
17: Why do you guys call the album title Humanoid?
Bill: It was really based on our feelings of being an awkward teenager growing up in a small village. The title itself just came up during the studio time. It was a great name to put it all together; to describe our feelings from the past and also at the moment. Also because I think Humanoid is a good word to describe our life right now.
17: You feel like a human robot now?
Tom: No..no..not like a human robot..
Bill: I think it's more like..well strange would be a nice word to describe it. We definitely know that our life is totally crazy and not normal. I mean we first came up as a band when we were 15 and our lives were totally different as compared to average teenagers from then. So yeah, it describes our strange lives.
17: We get it now! Ok, so what do you pride yourself as a band?
Bill: Well I think especially in Germany, it's really unique first of all, you have a naturally formed band. We've known each other for about 10 years now, so it's quite a long time! We've grew up in the same city and we started things really early and next thing you know we became successful. I think that's really special.
Tom: Well, I think that Tokio Hotel has the best guitar player in the world! [Laughs]
17: With all that hard work and you ever thought, this is too much and I just want to give up?
Bill: Definitely, yeah! There are some hard days and some days you just want to be a normal person. Cuz for Tom and me, it's hard just to be able to walk on the street, people follow us everywhere.
Tom: And also we have the music business and it's not very easy to handle that.
Bill: Yeah we've grown up in the public eye and everyone's had a chance to critique us or see our mistakes but at the same time it's all kind of great. So it's definitely not easy but it is the life we want to live. We've got passion for the music and we're doing what we want to do.
17: What's been the best advice regarding the music industry?
Bill: To listen to yourself and your fans! It is important that you are happy with everything you do. We are so thankful that we get a chance to do the kind of music that we want to do and that we've got nice people around us to support us.
Tom: I think the most important thing is to not listen to the record company!
17: Oddly enough, that's the same thing Ne-Yo said in this interview! Everyone's been having a hard tome deciding what kind of genre your music is..So what is it?
Tom: It's a new genre..
Bill: I don't know! I guess in general it's rock music, but we also have a lot of pop and other styles too. We have like some really quiet songs like Zoom Into Me and then we have the guitar based songs like Noise. There are things like Dogs Unleashed which is more electronic! So it's really a mixture of everything which I really like! That way it doesn't get boring! Plus we always want to try something new but at the same time keep that Tokio Hotel style. We like make our own sound!
17: Bill, you write all the lyrics, do you feel any pressure to make songs that relate to the rest of the band?
Bill: We've worked together for seven years now,even with our producers. So it REALLY is a bog family and we've pretty relaxed. There is some pressure sometimes, when you know you have to write a new song or come with a new album but I've always got some ideas. Also, we have enough people around and everyone's so creative! It's only the third record, we still have lots to go around.
17: Tom, we noticed that you have a lot of videos on your blog? Are you as involved with making your own videos too?
Tom: It's more like when you write a song and you already have a picture in your mind. The album cover for example, we had a clear vision how we wanted it to look. So it;s always like that, we have the ideas for the video and for people we'd like to work with.
Bill: Yeah and I think as an artist you always visualise things behind it. Tom and me, we want to do everything and sometimes it's hard with the time constraints but I think the best thing is to do everything. Most of the time we have the ideas and we write everything down; then we search for the right people. I think the challenge is to find people; who share the same vision.
17: Awesome! What about mental blocks?
Bill: Yeah, I get that sometimes. The best thing you can do, s to stop everything and go out and hang out with your friends or sleep or just do whatever you want to do..
Tom: Yeah because you can't force it.
Bill: You just have to let it happen.
Tom: Definitely. You can't force yourself to be creative.
Bill: So when we have no ideas..it's a sign! Then we just go back home!
17: Ok on to lighter things; Bill you've been nominated as one of our hotties to look out for 2010!
Tom: Hottie [laughs]
Bill: Oh? I'm a hottie of 2010???!!! Wow that's really nice [Laughs] Thanks! It's cool..a little bit strange to me but COOL!
17: Have you both ever liked the same girl?
Bill: Definitely! Tom and me, we're identical twins so we have the same tastes when it comes to girls too..
17: Ok..we also have to ask you this Bill, how long does it take to do your hair?
Bill: Actually I think it doesn't take me that long. I do it in the morning when I take a shower and brush my teeth and stuff. The whole process..I think takes maybe one hour?
17: ONE HOUR?!
Bill: No, no..that's everything the makeup, the hair the shower..everything! Why?! Do you think it's too much?! I think one hour's ok! [Laughs]
They started small as a bunch of friends but with a passion that rivals other bands out there, Tokio Hotel has entered the Big Time! MTV picked up on these unique guys and then BOOM! Racking up the awards as they've gone along, Tokio Hotel has shaken up the music scene with their juxtaposition on goth melodies and grungy metal.
17: Why do you guys call the album title Humanoid?
Bill: It was really based on our feelings of being an awkward teenager growing up in a small village. The title itself just came up during the studio time. It was a great name to put it all together; to describe our feelings from the past and also at the moment. Also because I think Humanoid is a good word to describe our life right now.
17: You feel like a human robot now?
Tom: No..no..not like a human robot..
Bill: I think it's more like..well strange would be a nice word to describe it. We definitely know that our life is totally crazy and not normal. I mean we first came up as a band when we were 15 and our lives were totally different as compared to average teenagers from then. So yeah, it describes our strange lives.
17: We get it now! Ok, so what do you pride yourself as a band?
Bill: Well I think especially in Germany, it's really unique first of all, you have a naturally formed band. We've known each other for about 10 years now, so it's quite a long time! We've grew up in the same city and we started things really early and next thing you know we became successful. I think that's really special.
Tom: Well, I think that Tokio Hotel has the best guitar player in the world! [Laughs]
17: With all that hard work and you ever thought, this is too much and I just want to give up?
Bill: Definitely, yeah! There are some hard days and some days you just want to be a normal person. Cuz for Tom and me, it's hard just to be able to walk on the street, people follow us everywhere.
Tom: And also we have the music business and it's not very easy to handle that.
Bill: Yeah we've grown up in the public eye and everyone's had a chance to critique us or see our mistakes but at the same time it's all kind of great. So it's definitely not easy but it is the life we want to live. We've got passion for the music and we're doing what we want to do.
17: What's been the best advice regarding the music industry?
Bill: To listen to yourself and your fans! It is important that you are happy with everything you do. We are so thankful that we get a chance to do the kind of music that we want to do and that we've got nice people around us to support us.
Tom: I think the most important thing is to not listen to the record company!
17: Oddly enough, that's the same thing Ne-Yo said in this interview! Everyone's been having a hard tome deciding what kind of genre your music is..So what is it?
Tom: It's a new genre..
Bill: I don't know! I guess in general it's rock music, but we also have a lot of pop and other styles too. We have like some really quiet songs like Zoom Into Me and then we have the guitar based songs like Noise. There are things like Dogs Unleashed which is more electronic! So it's really a mixture of everything which I really like! That way it doesn't get boring! Plus we always want to try something new but at the same time keep that Tokio Hotel style. We like make our own sound!
17: Bill, you write all the lyrics, do you feel any pressure to make songs that relate to the rest of the band?
Bill: We've worked together for seven years now,even with our producers. So it REALLY is a bog family and we've pretty relaxed. There is some pressure sometimes, when you know you have to write a new song or come with a new album but I've always got some ideas. Also, we have enough people around and everyone's so creative! It's only the third record, we still have lots to go around.
17: Tom, we noticed that you have a lot of videos on your blog? Are you as involved with making your own videos too?
Tom: It's more like when you write a song and you already have a picture in your mind. The album cover for example, we had a clear vision how we wanted it to look. So it;s always like that, we have the ideas for the video and for people we'd like to work with.
Bill: Yeah and I think as an artist you always visualise things behind it. Tom and me, we want to do everything and sometimes it's hard with the time constraints but I think the best thing is to do everything. Most of the time we have the ideas and we write everything down; then we search for the right people. I think the challenge is to find people; who share the same vision.
17: Awesome! What about mental blocks?
Bill: Yeah, I get that sometimes. The best thing you can do, s to stop everything and go out and hang out with your friends or sleep or just do whatever you want to do..
Tom: Yeah because you can't force it.
Bill: You just have to let it happen.
Tom: Definitely. You can't force yourself to be creative.
Bill: So when we have no ideas..it's a sign! Then we just go back home!
17: Ok on to lighter things; Bill you've been nominated as one of our hotties to look out for 2010!
Tom: Hottie [laughs]
Bill: Oh? I'm a hottie of 2010???!!! Wow that's really nice [Laughs] Thanks! It's cool..a little bit strange to me but COOL!
17: Have you both ever liked the same girl?
Bill: Definitely! Tom and me, we're identical twins so we have the same tastes when it comes to girls too..
17: Ok..we also have to ask you this Bill, how long does it take to do your hair?
Bill: Actually I think it doesn't take me that long. I do it in the morning when I take a shower and brush my teeth and stuff. The whole process..I think takes maybe one hour?
17: ONE HOUR?!
Bill: No, no..that's everything the makeup, the hair the shower..everything! Why?! Do you think it's too much?! I think one hour's ok! [Laughs]
Transcript by Aisyah
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
NOTICE: Checklist of things you should remember for the event day!
Hi there Tokio Hotel concert ticket winners! Here’s a checklist of things you should remember for the event day:
1) Bring valid ID (NRIC/Passport)
2) Authorization letter and photocopy of tranferor's IC/passport (for those getting transferred tickets)
3) Only digital cameras and handphones allowed.
4) Redeem your tickets early at EC Booth (from 10.30am at Concourse, One Utama New Wing)
5) Come early to the concert (Gates will be open at 6pm)
6) Bring bottled water
7) Meet & Greet will be after the concert. Briefing will be done during redemption. Plus! TM is also giving away wrist glow sticks to EC fans on the event day. Non-EC fans could also get the glow sticks by registering as an EC fan on the spot that day !
1) Bring valid ID (NRIC/Passport)
2) Authorization letter and photocopy of tranferor's IC/passport (for those getting transferred tickets)
3) Only digital cameras and handphones allowed.
4) Redeem your tickets early at EC Booth (from 10.30am at Concourse, One Utama New Wing)
5) Come early to the concert (Gates will be open at 6pm)
6) Bring bottled water
7) Meet & Greet will be after the concert. Briefing will be done during redemption. Plus! TM is also giving away wrist glow sticks to EC fans on the event day. Non-EC fans could also get the glow sticks by registering as an EC fan on the spot that day !
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Credits: @every1connects (Twitter)
Credits: @every1connects (Twitter)
Monday, April 26, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
ARTICLE: Date with Tokio Hotel in Kuala Lumpur
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FANS of Tokio Hotel (right) take note. The German pop-rock band is coming to Malaysia for a concert on May 1 which will be opened by local indie bands Bunkface and Pop Shuvit.
Presented by Universal Music Malaysia in partnership with Telekom Malaysia Bhd, the TM Connects with Tokio Hotel Live in Malaysia will see twins Bill (vocals) and Tom Kaulitz (guitar), Gustav Schafer (drums) and Georg Listing (bass guitar) touching base with their fans here for the first time.
Founded in Magdeburg, Germany, in 2001, Tokio Hotel soon proved itself more than just a hometown band when its first album, Schrei (Scream), released in 2005, sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.
This was followed by its second German album, Zimmer 483 (Room 483), in 2007, which hit the one-million-mark sale worldwide.
By the time, the boys came out with their first English album, Scream, the same year, they found themselves already international stars.
Last year, Tokio Hotel released its eagerly-anticipated second English album, Humanoid, which reinforced the message that this band is no flash in the pan.
In conjunction with Tokio Hotel’s concert here, TM is offering exclusive concert premiums with every new subscription or purchase of selected TM products and services while stocks last.
Tickets to the concert will be made available at on-ground TM events or by purchasing Tokio Hotel’s latest album Humanoid from Rock Corner Outlets in Klang Valley at 1 Utama, KLCC, Mid Valley, The Gardens @ Mid Valley, The Curve, Subang Parade and Bangsar Village.
The promotion ends on April 30.
TM Connects with Tokio Hotel Live in Malaysia will be held at I Utama Shopping Centre’s Central Park Avenue from 6pm starting with the opening acts.
Friday, April 23, 2010
NOTICE: Signing session on the 1st of May 2010
Transcript:
Attention to all Tokio Hotel fans: The Tokio Hotel CD Signing Session will be on 1st May 2010 (11.40am onwards) at 1Utama Shopping Centre, New Wing, Concourse Level. Entry will be on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis for anyone with Tokio Hotel's 'Humanoid' album. The band will ONLY be signing the 'Humanoid' CD. NO PHOTOGRAPHY IS ALLOWED DURING SIGNING! Thank you.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
NOTICE: Another way to get Tokio Hotel tickets!
Ok all this week and next week we’re giving out tickets to Tokio Hotel. they’ll be performing here in KL on the 1st of may, at Central Park Avenue Bandar Utama (the same place where Daughtry had his concert). since Monday the phone lines have been going crazy with fans asking for tickets! some of them even cried because they didn't get through our phone lines and i feel bad for them, as much as i would love to accommodate to every fan, a contest is a contest, there can be only one winner at a time.
We’ll be giving out tickets for 2 weeks so hopefully you’ll get your chance, but on a brighter note! i went on a quest to find out if there were any other ways of getting your hands on some Tokio Hotel tickets!
Ok enough of the lame-ness, i hope you enjoyed that video and i hope that no you’ll know that there’s another way of getting a ticket for yourself. it may not be free but at least you get a Tokio Hotel album!
A big thanks to the people at Rock Coner for bearing with my lame-ness. You can find Rock Corner outlets at Mid Valley, The Gardens, Subang Parade, KLCC, Bangsar Village Shopping Complex, The Curve, 1 Utama Shopping Complex. of course the only way for you to get “Meet and Greet” passes is to suck up to Jin and buy him a brand new iPad through Hitz.fm. make sure you listen to my show! thanks for dropping by! or should i say Danke Schon!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
NOTICE: Some of the rules and regulations for the concert in Malaysia
This pass is strictly not for sale and it's valid on 1st of May 2010 to admit one person to the TM connects with Tokio Hotel live in Malaysia [the event only]. Pass holder who is 15 yrs old or below is to be accompanied by an adult tagged 21 yrs old or above must also have the pass to this event. Bag checks will be conducted at the door. Cameras, video recorder, and all other recording devices, helmets, long umbrellas, and other sharp, flammable and dangerous objects and controlled substances are strictly prohibited and pass holder will not be permitted entry. Alcoholic drinks and outside food and drinks are not allowed in the venue. Photography or any recording of the event is strictly prohibited, the pass holder agrees to submit to a search for prohibited items including but not limited to recording devices, dangerous objects, and controlled substances. TM reserves the right to refuse admission to any person whose conduct is disorderly or unbecoming or who is in violation of the forgoing restrictions. TM may use holder's image or likeness in any recorded video display or photograph. TM may at it's sore discretion , postpone, cancel or stop the event due to adverse weather dangerous situations, or any cause beyond reasonable causes.
Friday, April 16, 2010
NOTICE: Universal Music Malaysia: Fans of Tokio Hotel Can Get Tickets From the Following Locations
Fans of Tokio Hotel can proceed to the following Rock Corner outlets to get their free ticket!! All you have to do is purchase Tokio Hotel's 'Humanoid' album and the ticket will already be inside the album itself (look out for the sticker on the cover of the album). Each album comes with ONE ticket.
Participating Rock Corner outlets: -
1) Rock Corner, Mid Valley.
2) Rock Corner, The Garden.
3) Rock Corner, Subang Parade.
4) Rock Corner, KLCC.
5) Rock Corner, Bangsar Village Shopping Complex.
6) Rock Corner, The Curve.
7) Rock Corner, 1 Utama Shopping Complex.
*There will be a sticker on the cover of the CD as indication.*
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
NOTICE: Tokio Hotel Live In Malaysia!
Tokio Hotel
The biggest act to come out of Germany in 20 years, Tokio Hotel has gone 10x platinum, scored four No. 1 singles and sold out arenas and stadiums across Europe. They scored a Best New Artist VMA from MTV in 2008.
Tokio Hotel will be heading down to Malaysia on May 1. Details as follows:
Everyone Connect With Tokio Hotel In Malaysia
Date: May 1, 2010
Time: 6.00pm
Venue: Central Park Aveneu, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening acts: Bunkface & Pop Shuvit
This is not a ticketed event, so tickets can only be won through promos or contests.
MTV is the Official Music Channel for Tokio Hotel Live In Malaysia.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
NOTICE: More info on TM's Blockbuster Deals
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| Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) today launched its latest offering for telephony and broadband, titled as the Blockbuster Deals. The Blockbuster Deals is a package which offers a bundled broadband service with Call Plan that enables mobility at home. BLOCKBUSTER DEALS PACKAGE OFFERING The key features of the Blockbuster Deals include:
The new package was launched by Jeremy Kung, the Executive Vice-President of Consumer, TM during the ‘Jom Streamyx Chinese New Year Celebration with MyFM’ roadshow at Berjaya Times Square. According to Jeremy, the Blockbuster Deals is a smart choice for consumers who are looking at long-term savings. Jeremy enthused, “We at TM are constantly coming up with innovative approaches to offer new, value-added deals for our customers. Through the Blockbuster Deals series of packages, we have bundled both broadband and fixed line telephony in a very appealing package both in terms of convenience and cost for our customers. To make the offer more attractive, we are also throwing in freebies such as a FREE DECT telephone and a FREE wireless modem so that our customers would not need to purchase these items separately.” Details of the Blockbuster Deal package offerings are as follows:
New broadband customers will enjoy waiver on the following one-time charges until further notice: (i) Streamyx Installation fee – RM 88 As for new TM Homeline customers, they will enjoy waiver on Connection fee of RM50 & there will be additional charges for: (iii) One-time Deposit – RM 75 To apply for any of the Blockbuster Deals packages, customers would need to be an existing TM Homeline customer. They can check for Streamyx availability in their area at any TMpoint outlet across the country. Alternatively, for those who have yet to subscribe to TM Homeline, they can also conveniently check on Streamyx service availability by using their neighbour’s TM Homeline number via SMS. All they have to do is follow the simple steps below: STX VOICE DEALS PACKAGE OFFERING In addition to the Blockbuster Deals, TM also introduces its latest TM Homeline promotion called Voice Deals. The key features of the Voice Deals include:
Details of the Voice Deals package are as follows:
All new and existing residential customers are eligible to apply for this package. “Our Blockbuster Deals are just one of the promotions planned by TM in 2010 to bring more value to our existing and new customers. Do look out for more exciting products, deals, offers and promotions from TM this year, as we kick-start a whole new year in broadband and communications,” Jeremy added. Interested customers can apply for the Blockbuster Deals and Voice Deals with any TM Authorised Reseller, and at any TMpoint or TMpoint Authorized Dealer (TAD) outlets nationwide. For more details on the Blockbuster Deals and the Voice Deals, log on to www.tm.com.my or call 100. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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