Interview ELLEgirl - Tokyo, Japan 10.02.2011 - Part 2
Interview ELLEgirl - Tokyo, Japan 10.02.2011 - Part 5
Interview ELLEgirl - Tokyo, Japan 10.02.2011 - Part 6
Interview ELLEgirl - Tokyo, Japan 10.02.2011 - Part 5
Interview ELLEgirl - Tokyo, Japan 10.02.2011 - Part 6
Interview with Tokio Hotel - Part 3
 | Bill, you create lyrics like writing diaries? Bill: Ja. They are completely different. We get inspiration from various aspects, and the contents are basically about our feelings and experiences. The songs are not only about reality and fantasy, also the connection between them. Tom: I think both worlds will arouse my true feeling. The fantasy world affects us, especially reflected on our new album "Humanoid". |
Which emotion can be easily impressed in Tokio Hotel's music?
Bill: We always create lyrics with our emotions in the moment. We would probably feel aggressive or sad, grieved, brokenhearted, happy, or sometimes we just want to have a party that night. We have different feelings every each day. We always catch some points and put them into our lyrics, just like keeping a diary. There must be some people write diaries at night! And our music is the product of the mixture of diaries and fantasie
In TH official website, we can know a lot about your own views of world from the concepts of designing webs. When did you have this idea?
Bill: HAHAHA (laughing happily). It's like doing a puzzle. We had not even one idea at first. We just kept on creating our songs, like putting the electronic music into them and made it more colorful. When we did this, we gradually had some ideas such as how visual effects can be appeared, or how to convey human's emotions. We achieve this effect through the pictures or backgrounds, and they're just like the costumes on tour. All of them make the songs lively.
So deep! Cool! Bill, when did you think you are like a star?
Bill: Very early. Mama always said Tom and I were very noisy kids.
Georg: And you are still a noisy kid. (laughing together)
Bill: (keep on saying with a little anger) We're naturally artists. Mama often brought us to parties and we kept the microphones with us, then speaking or dancing. We were energetic anytime.
Tom: (in German) But sometimes there is bad tongue.
All people laughed when Tom said "bad tongue", Georg was the loudest.
Interview with Tokio Hotel - Part 4
 | Though I'm quite interested in the story of the puzzle. Then what kind of movie influences Bill's World View? Bill: It's hard to say. I like various kinds of movie. The first movie I watched was David Bowie's Labyrinth (1986). It's my favorite movie. When did you watch this movie? Bill: Ehm… At about 6 years old. I watched it again and again because I really like it. I also like |
Tom: It's really crazy. We have thousands of DVDs, since there are too many good movies.
And the other three? Do you have a favorite band or movie, or is there something influencing you? Could you talk about this?
Gustav: My favorite album is "Darkside Of The Sun". And my favorite DVD is Tokio Hotel. (All laughed)
Georg: Talking about the actors, I like Leonardo Dicaprio the most. (Gustav and Tom laughed loudly)
Georg (sayed seriously): His movies are really good.
Bill (agreed): Ehm, it's a fact. His movies are quite good. The movies made when he was young are good too.
Georg: He could be a century actor.
Bill: Right!
And music? What's your favorite album?
Georg: I listen to many kinds of music. And I listen to more than one album each day. The lastest album I bought is Mike Posners'. (Mike Posners was also a candidate for 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards)
Bill: He is an American new-comer. And there is a pop and R&B feeling in his music.
Tom: R&B, Dance and HipHop, those three feeling mix together.
And what about Tom?
Tom: My favorite movie is Training Day (2001) which was acted by Denzel Washington. He is cool and…
Bill (interrupted): Tom likes all the movies acted by Denzel Washington. And Man On Fire (2004).
Tom: Ah! Man On Fire is really good. Dakota Fanning is also a good actress. (Who acted in Man On Fire too, her full name is Hannah Dekota Fanning, well-known movie is I Am Sam (2001).)
The interview suddenly warmed up.
TBC...
Translation by www.tokiohotelchina.com
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God shave the Queen - ähh, oder...
Ich will nicht zu viel verraten aber einer der langharigen Tokio Hotel Jungs hat sein erstes graues Haar seit Zimmer 483. Und leider sieht es ganz danach aus, dass ihr in den nächsten Monaten mehr und mehr seiner Kopfhaut zu sehen bekommt. Ihr habt ganz richtig gehört - schlechte Neuigkeiten! Einer von uns verliert seine Haare und zwar im ganz großen Stil. Die gute Nachricht ist aber, dass es unten herum wächst und wächst und immer weiter wächst...
God shave the Queen, eh or...
I don't want to reveal too much, but one long haired Tokio Hotel band member has his first gray hair since Zimmer 483 - jep, no kidding. Unfortunately, it's pretty likely that he'll be going bald within the next couple of month. Yes you heard me, bad news. One of us is loosing his hair big time. The good news is: below it seems to be growing and growing and growing...
Ich will nicht zu viel verraten aber einer der langharigen Tokio Hotel Jungs hat sein erstes graues Haar seit Zimmer 483. Und leider sieht es ganz danach aus, dass ihr in den nächsten Monaten mehr und mehr seiner Kopfhaut zu sehen bekommt. Ihr habt ganz richtig gehört - schlechte Neuigkeiten! Einer von uns verliert seine Haare und zwar im ganz großen Stil. Die gute Nachricht ist aber, dass es unten herum wächst und wächst und immer weiter wächst...
God shave the Queen, eh or...
I don't want to reveal too much, but one long haired Tokio Hotel band member has his first gray hair since Zimmer 483 - jep, no kidding. Unfortunately, it's pretty likely that he'll be going bald within the next couple of month. Yes you heard me, bad news. One of us is loosing his hair big time. The good news is: below it seems to be growing and growing and growing...
Scans by theresa @ THCN
Translation
Questions - Bill:
- Bill's hair style is so cool. How much time do you spend on it?
- If you analyze yourself, what kind of person are you?
- What do you think about Japanese girls?
- Please tell us something about being a twin...
- What charakter does each member have?
- Do you use any perfume? If yes, what are you using?
Questions - Tom:
- What do you love about yourself? And what do you hate about yourself?
- Please tell us something about being a twin...
- Is there something you want to improve on each member?
- What do you think about Japanese girls?
- What type of girl do you like?
Translation by neorosifix
 | Das Team von th-and-you stellt im Moment auf ihrer Website deutsche Tokio Hotel-Fanseiten vor. In diesem Zusammenhang haben sie mit uns ein Interview geführt, was ihr ab sofort auf th-and-you.com lesen könnt! Schaut doch einfach mal vorbei - viel Spaß beim Lesen! Und noch einmal ein großes Dankeschön an das th-and-you-Team für das Interview :) |
Interview with Tokio Hotel
Bill Kaulitz: «I don't celebrate Valentine's day because I don't have a girlfriend.»
Yesterday, in a building in Tokyo, I went to visit guitarist Tom, the singer Bill's twin brother. I also met bassist Georg and drummer Gustav!
The singer Bill's outfit was unique. He wore a silver suit, it was splendid! As expected, he was dazzling!
First, I asked the untold story of the group and where the name Tokio Hotel ame from.
Bill: That's a question that has often been asked. The band was formed when we were very young and the band's first name was «Devilish». I wanted a cool name, and while looking for a new name for the group, we had the idea of "Tokio Hotel". It sounded good, Tokyo is a far away city and kept us motivated. We liked it because we felt that it was a goal. Including the word «Hotel», it was the world we dreamed about. And then, «Tokio Hotel» I think, is a pretty name.
«Tokyo is a goal», he dreamed of a place of symbol. [TOKYO -> TOKIO].
And the symbol of their desire to make a living on tour -> HOTEL.
The name of the group is full of dreams.
Later, I told them about their first Japanese album "Darkside of the Sun." I heard it was a concept album.
Bill: Firstly, I really wanted to do a special edition for the Japanese fans. I think you need to understand what it is to listen to an album of Tokio Hotel . We have included two new songs from previous albums. From this point of view, I think it's the best Tokio Hotel album ever released . As for the selection of songs, each group member has selected his favorite. For example, we decided that "Monsoon" should figure in it because it is a very special song for us. It is our first single.
In a few days, it's February 14, Valentine's Day. In Japan, a young girl offers chocolates to the guy she loves! Here is their reaction when I told them!
Bill: Really?! We must introduce that habit in Germany! I envy the Japanese boys. There is also Valentine's Day in Germany. But guys offer gifts to girls instead. You can also give gifts to people important to you, like your family. I do nothing, because I have no girlfriend, but Georg does, why don't you offer her something like a car or a diamond?
I wish I were a Japanese boy. In Germany and in Japan, some customs are different! I did not know Georg had a girlfriend! I offered them chocolate, woe is me.
The members of Tokio Hotel have decided to leave one last message to the listeners.
Bill: Thanks for your continued support, guys. I am very happy to be in Tokyo. Hope to see you soon!
Translation by Eien @ LOVETH-MUSIC.COM
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Bill Kaulitz: «I don't celebrate Valentine's day because I don't have a girlfriend.»
 | This week, we met with the phenomenal German rock band Tokio Hotel. Indeed, Nana Otsuka met them yesterday and interviewed the members of Tokio Hotel who visited Japan. They have sold more than 7 million albums to date! They are the most successful artists in Germany in the past 20 years. This week, Tokio Hotel makes their debut in Japan! |
The singer Bill's outfit was unique. He wore a silver suit, it was splendid! As expected, he was dazzling!
First, I asked the untold story of the group and where the name Tokio Hotel ame from.
Bill: That's a question that has often been asked. The band was formed when we were very young and the band's first name was «Devilish». I wanted a cool name, and while looking for a new name for the group, we had the idea of "Tokio Hotel". It sounded good, Tokyo is a far away city and kept us motivated. We liked it because we felt that it was a goal. Including the word «Hotel», it was the world we dreamed about. And then, «Tokio Hotel» I think, is a pretty name.
«Tokyo is a goal», he dreamed of a place of symbol. [TOKYO -> TOKIO].
And the symbol of their desire to make a living on tour -> HOTEL.
The name of the group is full of dreams.
Later, I told them about their first Japanese album "Darkside of the Sun." I heard it was a concept album.
Bill: Firstly, I really wanted to do a special edition for the Japanese fans. I think you need to understand what it is to listen to an album of Tokio Hotel . We have included two new songs from previous albums. From this point of view, I think it's the best Tokio Hotel album ever released . As for the selection of songs, each group member has selected his favorite. For example, we decided that "Monsoon" should figure in it because it is a very special song for us. It is our first single.
In a few days, it's February 14, Valentine's Day. In Japan, a young girl offers chocolates to the guy she loves! Here is their reaction when I told them!
Bill: Really?! We must introduce that habit in Germany! I envy the Japanese boys. There is also Valentine's Day in Germany. But guys offer gifts to girls instead. You can also give gifts to people important to you, like your family. I do nothing, because I have no girlfriend, but Georg does, why don't you offer her something like a car or a diamond?
I wish I were a Japanese boy. In Germany and in Japan, some customs are different! I did not know Georg had a girlfriend! I offered them chocolate, woe is me.
The members of Tokio Hotel have decided to leave one last message to the listeners.
Bill: Thanks for your continued support, guys. I am very happy to be in Tokyo. Hope to see you soon!
Translation by Eien @ LOVETH-MUSIC.COM
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Translation
Absolutely stylish in Tokyo!
He will never run out of ideas! So crazy are Bill's Japan-Looks!
When nature calls! For their Japanese fans Tokio Hotel have come up with something special - more specifically Bill (21). The singer has picked just cool outfits out of his closet for the big trip to Tokyo. On the arrival at the airport he wore a panda-bear-hat. "Of course not real fur", confirmed TH-Manager David Jost. And at a shooting Bill surprised with the Little Red Cap- and Captain-Look. The effort pays off: Tokio Hotel were on the day of their arrival the most searched term on Google, their video and their CD were number 1. Congratulations!
Photo 1: At a shooting Bill posed as Little Red Cap...
Photo 2: ...and as a captain with his boys Gustav (22), Tom (21) and Georg (23)
Photo 3: The singer arrives with a hip panda-hat in Tokyo
Photo 4: Success: TH are the number 1 in the Japanese Amazon Charts
He will never run out of ideas! So crazy are Bill's Japan-Looks!
When nature calls! For their Japanese fans Tokio Hotel have come up with something special - more specifically Bill (21). The singer has picked just cool outfits out of his closet for the big trip to Tokyo. On the arrival at the airport he wore a panda-bear-hat. "Of course not real fur", confirmed TH-Manager David Jost. And at a shooting Bill surprised with the Little Red Cap- and Captain-Look. The effort pays off: Tokio Hotel were on the day of their arrival the most searched term on Google, their video and their CD were number 1. Congratulations!
Photo 1: At a shooting Bill posed as Little Red Cap...
Photo 2: ...and as a captain with his boys Gustav (22), Tom (21) and Georg (23)
Photo 3: The singer arrives with a hip panda-hat in Tokyo
Photo 4: Success: TH are the number 1 in the Japanese Amazon Charts
Scan & Translation byTokioHotel-Info
Das Glas der Schimpfworte...
...oder auch "Swear Jar". So ein Ding brauchen wir auch für unsere Band - da würde ich Kohle ohne Ende verdienen!
I need a swear jar for the band!
I would make some sick amounts of money...money stacks sky high!
...oder auch "Swear Jar". So ein Ding brauchen wir auch für unsere Band - da würde ich Kohle ohne Ende verdienen!
I need a swear jar for the band!
I would make some sick amounts of money...money stacks sky high!
Interview with Tokio Hotel - Part 1
 | Tokio Hotel was found by identical twin brother, Bill (Vo.) and Tom (G.), who come from an old small city called Loitsche in Eastern Germany. (Birthday: 1989.9.1) Then Georg Listing (B. - 1987.3.31) and Gustav Schafer (D. - 1988.9.8) joined them. Finally four of them set up this band. Bill and Tom began to compose music at their age of 7. They did their performance in Magdeburg when they were 10 years old. So they were early-maturing. |
Later on, at their age of 13, they had similar tastes and interests with Georg and Gustav who came to watch their live show, and began to set up the band.
Georg began to play the base at age of 13 and Gustav began to play the drum at age of 15. To them, the band was the real career.
Regarding to the reason why TH named their band Tokyo, Bill said: "They consider Tokyo as their final destination, because Tokyo is too far to reach. The scene that we are in Tokyo always hangs around us. We are inspired by this scene and add Tokyo into the band's name." (This question is on my twitter from Rily.)
The interview started in harmonious atmosphere like last time. (Questions about music are included.)
What a fabulous hairstyle!
Bill: Thank you!
How long did you spend on this hairstyle?
Bill: This one is easiest, because the hair dresser just needs to make the hair like this. It did not take a long time to do this. But in the past it was really time-taking and troublesome due to my long hair. And every time we used one hair spray up. So the hair style today is an easy one.
It is the second time to come to Tokyo. What do you think of Tokyo?
Bill: We really like the streets in Japan. We were a little nervous on the first day when we just arrived. We could not imagine at all before we reached Tokyo. But we knew what it was like this time. We met different kinds of people and everything was exciting. We really appreciated that everything was full of energy. And all the people were very kind. Besides this, our fans were energetic. They sent us lots of presents and had done many things for us. We were moved a lot. So it was most exciting moment when we took pictures with fans. At the moment, each one released their emotion.
Where do you want to go in Tokyo?
Gustav: We haven't seen much. But we went to Shibuya, it was awesome! The crossing in Shibuya was amazing. We met many people that we've never met before. In Germany, there is no place like this. We really want to see more streets like this.
What kind of impression do you have on Japanese girls?
Bill: They are very lovely. Although sometimes they are a little bit shy, I think they are sweet and cute. It is normal to be shy and flustered when your favorite band is standing in front of you, after all they are your favorite. So this is natural. I really like.
How about German girls and American girls?
Bill: They are not shy at all. What should I say? In Germany, people are more crazy. (He raised his voice.) Because different countries have different culture, I can not judge. It differs from man to man. After we just arrived in Japan, I realized that Japanese are a bit shy. But all the TH's fans are basically in a big family. They share everything on Twitter. So I think Japanese fans are going to join in the big family.
Bill, so you are a shy boy, right?
Tom, Georg, Gustav: Bill is shy! (laugh)
Bill: No, I'm not like that. (flush) In my option, I believe there must be some moments in people's life when people feel shy. I guess I may not be shy because I was used to communicating with people after years of practicing. But it all depends. According to different situation, people may feel shy as well. I was wondering that I may say hello to a beautiful lady, telling her that I am a supper rock star confidently in private time.
Tom: I have a good advice. If Bill meets someone and feel shy, he should offer a kiss. (All the people laugh) Therefore Bill is shy! (laugh)
Bill: Ok, I am a little bit shy.
Tom: So you should do that.
Bill： I can not do that. I know it's better to kiss with true feelings.
Tom: See? Bill is a shy boy. (laugh)
The interview keeps on in the harmonious atmosphere.
TBC...
Translation by www.tokiohotelchina.com
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Photo by Bk Teresa
Kilian Kerner goes Tokio Hotel zum Dritten :) Nachdem der Mode-Designer schon mehrmals ein Tokio Hotel-Shirt bei öffentlichen Auftritten trug (wir berichteten #1 #2), hat er nun erneut bei der Mercedes Benz Fashion Week A/W 2011/12 in Berlin Shirts der Band getragen.
Kilian Kerner goes Tokio Hotel for the 3rd time :) After the fashion-designer already wore a Tokio Hotel-Shirt several times at public events (we reported #1 #2), he has worn again shirts of the band at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week A/W 2011/12 in Berlin.
Kilian Kerner goes Tokio Hotel for the 3rd time :) After the fashion-designer already wore a Tokio Hotel-Shirt several times at public events (we reported #1 #2), he has worn again shirts of the band at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week A/W 2011/12 in Berlin.
Alles klar...
...unsere Freunde aus den Staaten :D
There goes America :D
...unsere Freunde aus den Staaten :D
There goes America :D
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