Non-Chasters might think that Charice is only famous in the United States and in her native country, the Philippines. They might be surprised to find out that her debut album has gone platinum in Japan – and the people there still can’t get enough of her amazing talent and powerful voice.
In fact, that platinum award is just the beginning of Charice’s invasion of Japan’s music scene. She’s just starting to make her way up to the top of the charts and working on becoming a household name there. Yes, not everyone in Japan might have heard of Charice yet, but for those whose ears have listened to her sing, they’re all impressed.
In the studio recording "Far as the Sky"
One TV producer, Kayuza Toda, became so captivated by her voice, that he sought her out and offered her a stint to record the theme song of a Japanese TV drama (Bull Doctor) that he’s producing. Good thing Charice accepted, as we now can enjoy the great song, “Far as the Sky” with Charice’s vocal power and heartfelt emotion.
The theme song shot up the charts into 4th place, and Warner Japan might have found this a great sign – so they brought in Charice to promote the song, and then announce the early release of her sophomore album in Japan. Here’s her jam-packed schedule:
August 9, 2011
Charice performed “Far as the Sky” live for the first time ever. Watch her performance and appearance in the Japanese show, “Sukkiri”, here. She also sang acapella 1 chorus of the song to cast of the Drama “Bull Doctor” during her visit at their shooting location.
Here are some of the cast/actors’ comments about Charice from m.found.jp news: (English Translation by Japhzinn)
Makiko Esumi: I was just about to break into tears (Telling Satomi Ishihara). Without any instruments, just how amazing it is even in acappella..I was impressed.
Satomi Ishihara: In a moment, the mood/atmosphere has changed…being awed, it was amazing.
Kohinata Fumiyo: Had her autograph, I am very much impressed/touched. YouTube is perfectly stored in my PC as a favorite. Being able to see Her live, such a great happiness.
Shida Mirai: Greatly impressed. There is great power, gave me great energy. I was really moved. Thank you very much.
Takuro Ohno: She really sings great. I think I want to be like that.
Sakura: Really unthinkable from such a petite body… As if we’ve been encouraged by a really powerful voice and a very beautiful, beautiful voice.
August 13, 2011
Charice performed live “Louder” and “Far as the Sky” in Fuji TV’s summer concert series, “United States of Odaiba”, which was broadcasted on the show, “Mezamashi Live”. Checkout the two videos below:
Charice featured on “Mezamashi Live”
“Far as the Sky” live performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3SpqleSJvw
“Louder” live performance:
August 31, 2011
Charice will be featured on the NHK TV show, “SONGS”. The focus will be her music and her performances with David Foster. Japan Chasters, don’t forget to tune in at 10:55-11:24 p.m. For those living elsewhere, check this article again for fan-uploaded videos of that show.
Other new Charice-Japan stuff:
Charice featured in Warner Music Japan’s website for “100 Years of Music”
This feature is in Japanese, so you just have to make do with Google Translate, since we don’t have the full English translation. Read the machine-translation here.
(English Translation by Japhzinn)
Charice’s Top 10 Favorite Album (Artist)
1. Lady Gaga – Gaga (Born This Way) - She’s a great songwriter and I think she really is a real singer.
2. Lady Antebellum – (Need You Now) - I don’t listen to country music that often but the moment I listened to their music I was attracted to it at once. Love it.
3. Usher – (Raymond v. Raymond) - They’re cool.That’s it.
4. Michael Jackson – (All Albums) - When asked why I like Michael, couldn’t answer anything but because it’s Michael.His music, His whole being, has given me inspiration.
5. Eminem – (All Albums) - Even after a 100 years, we’re gonna need a great rapper. And I think Eminem is just the one.
6. Beyonce – (All Albums) – I love the way she sings. Very powerful.Even her performances are really great/amazing.
7. Bruno Mars – (Doo wops and hooligans) - Great singer, super cool singer-songwriter.And he also has the Filipino blood.
8. Justin Timberlake – Future Sex Love Sounds - If you say now,Wouldn’t you think of him as the male version of Lady Gaga?!A great songwirter, and I think an amazing performer.
9. Ne-Yo – (All Albums) - I love all his songs. Ne-Yo is really the best/greatest.
10. Westlife – (Westlife) - I have always been their fan. Please listen to “Flying Without Wings” You will definitely wanna buy their album.
Behind the Scenes Photos from Charice’s Aug 2011 Japan Trip
There are lots of cute photos of Charice’s things and candid photos of her in the official Japan blog/website of hers maintained by Warner Music Japan. All the blog entries are in Japanese, but you can still use Google Translate, to get a little bit of meaning. Checkout the newest entry here.
By Sofia Carrera, charicemania.com
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wow. What a great peformance! and Her album is coming out in Japan .. u guys always lucky.
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Charice is fine and maturing and many people would like to be like her.
The best rice cooker is made in Japan (Tiger). Rice bowl is good for busy people with lots of goodies.
As far as Charice and Lea Michelle, it’s a bad gossip. Any body who work with her loves her cause she jolly and friendly.
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June 19, 2011 was a day that had to be commemorated for the Japanese Chasters. Because it was declared that a man who introduced himself as ChariceJapan kept tweeting about Charice by Twitter in the smallest detail. It was an equal event to the declaration of gospel for Japanese Chasters who couldn’t access information given from foreign countries. He was parties concerned of the music business and he had the source in the Music industry whole, too.
One day, another man named John paid attention to the twieet: The airplane by which our princess comes to Japan is extremely limited so that who finishes working in Napa Valley may appear on the television of Japan on the morning, August 9. Immediately confirming the timetable, he ascertained the airplane arrives 5 AM at Haneda airport. Then he determined to go to Haneda to welcome Charice’s visit to Japan at once.
Yes, John is me. When I came to arrival gate of Haneda airport early in the morning on that day, ChariceJapan also was waiting for her arrival. Both he and I waited in feelings restless for princess coming out from the gate. That time came finally. My eternal sweetheart came out with Mark Johnston. Promptly ChariceJapan called her, and we successfully caught her, and greeted and talked. She responded pleasantly to the request whether we may photograph it together. What a ultra nice and humble person she is! Though she should have been tired because of the flight for a long time.
I wondered it still occurred really now. At that time, my heart was beating louder and louder, so I could say nothing. I wanna say “I like you! I like you sing very much!” or something. But too bad I couldn’t. I nothing but became silent and was photographed by Marc Jonston
Now, I think I am a lucky guy maybe next to Amen Kelly. After that time, I came to determine that one mission was accomplished in this Japan. Charice’s popularity has extended little by little in Japan now. However, It’s necessary to dig up a potential her fan, to offer information for them, to combine, and to assist in her. And want to be doing for that.
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John, I salute and thank you for everything you are doing for my idol and I say you are one hell of a Chaster. Long live Japan!
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It’s really good to see the Japanese adoration and love for Charice. It was reciprocated by Charice and her team by releasing the sophomore album first in Japan. I reckon there will be another solo concert series of Charice next year in the land of the rising sun. Banzai!!!!
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in the “Far as the Sky” video, I assume there were security personnel nearby who were checking for cameras, which forced the videographer to pocket the camera, but thanks to him/her, continued to record the performance – what strikes me is that she still sounds amazing with the sound muffled …
thanks also @WhiteKnight, for sharing that video ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOJjKEFmgu4&list=FLR7u4P2x0axV5KW0uZKRUuQ&index=5 ) , which shows the Japanese fans of different age groups showing their Charice memorabilia – I was especially amused by that poker-faced girl who brought out her Charice magazine at 5:04 … she is even wearing a hat similar to Charice’s …
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Must be very hot during the concert. Last time I visit Nara and Kyoto it was 40 degrees. But it was well worth it !
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FOLLOW: J-14 on TWITTER
Joe’s live chat is on Friday, August 26 at 7 p.m. ET, and Charice’s is on Tuesday, September 6 at 7 p.m. ET on youtube.com/acuvue.
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Up to now, each chasters in Japan had assisted in Charice separately. However, the cooperation of Chasters in Japan is being achieved starting with her this visit to Japan. We want to assist in her with might and main, so we met face to face for the first time on August 13 in MEZAMASHI LIVE, although we have contacted by mail and Twitter. Despite of hard security, we want to show our princess’s performance to chasters in the world on this day even if it is a little. You can see the YT video on the article above, thanks to izznish and Dorothy 3355, who are our companions, took the videos of by efforts. Actually, there is another video of the behind scene of Charice live and Japanese chasters. Please check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOJjKEFmgu4&list=FLR7u4P2x0axV5KW0uZKRUuQ&index=5
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Thank you very much for your efforts to support and promote Charice. Appreciate it much and I’m sure Charice appreciates it too.
More power to you!!!
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so dedicated and i’m happy charice is so appreciated there.
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japan will surely welcome the voice of an angel in charice.
go go go charice!
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“Strong message to be passed on now”
New song delivered by Charisse who is called “Female professional singer of miracle” “Far As The Sky”.
This ballade also who was Title Song of Nippon Television Network Corporation-affiliated and the drama ‘[Burudokuta-]‘ on Wednesday started on July 13 the delivery, and acquired 1st place in a dignified manner in the western-style music chart the tenth total chart place in the ranking (dated 13 July) on the week of the [rekochoku] ring song.
Present woman by production of 2nd album. Judging from this power, a big Charisse whirlwind seems to be sure to blow hard in Japan ..more than debut Composition’s re-time from here…
It started from the message put in new song “Far As The Sky” this time, it commented on “It was MUSIC for 100 years for Charisse” and 2nd produced album, and the text was composed while matching the introduction ..ten [feivaritto] albums (Or, artist) to which she was furthermore listening well…
I would like you to read improving the expectation for 2nd coming album.
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