Question 1

I go to live music concerts at least twice a year. I always go to Lady Gaga's concerts wherever it takes place. Last year, I watched Ed Sheeran's concert for the first time. It was underwhelming.

Question 2

I heard that ONE OK ROCK is pretty hard to get. I would like to see them live one day! I saw so many people scream and cry (on Youtube) when they performed one of their songs, 'Wherever you are'. I think it will be a surreal experience watching one of Japan's most famous rock bands perform live.

Question 3

I saw Ed Sheeran perform live last year. The concert took place in Jakarta, Indonesia. My dad wanted to get the best possible seat, so the ticket that we bought costed around 70.000JPY each. In total, we paid around 280.000 since my mom, dad, and sister were there. It was not that good. Ed Sheeran's songs are great, but I guess he just isn't a good showman. I got a little bored halfway through the concert.

Question 4

I used to be a drummer for my high-school's rock band. I formed the band and even selected all of the band members myself. We performed at various international schools and even a rock-themed cafe. Good times!

Question 5

Lady Gaga's performance back in 2014 was one of the greatest concerts that I will never forget. It was a rather personal concert as there were a limited number of people in the stadium. She was describing how people used to say to her that she's not good enough and that she will never make it in the music industry. That was the first concert that made me cry and gave me constant goosebumps.

Question 6

QUEEN!! I think Freddie Mercury is a legendary singer and he showed us what an incredible showman looks like.

Tough Vocabulary

Question 1

I used to enjoy going to rock and heavy metal concerts when I was in my 20s. Now that I am older, I still love heavy metal music but my time is busy taking care of my two children.

Question 2

I have heard that Mr. Children tickets are very difficult. I am not fussed about seeing them.

Question 3

The last concert I saw was in 2018 in Namba Hatch. It was an American band called Slayer. The concert was amazing and the ticket was a reasonable 6,000 yen which my wife bought for my birthday present.

Question 4

I have not performanced as I have no musical talent. I would like to play the drums but I think it is too late now as I am getting old.

Question 5

The worse experience was when I saw a punk band called The Offspring. They only played their greatest hits and they played the songs exactly the same was as they recorded it - no ad libbing which is a major no-no for these types of bands. I was very disappointed.

Question 6

I would like to have seen a grunge band called Nirvana play. Unfortantely, the lead singer is dead so there is no chance for me to see them play unless they get a new singer.

Tough Vocabulary

- English -	- Japanese -
not fussed	気にしない
ad libbing	アドリブ
major no-no	認められない

Question 1

I used to go see live music often. When I lived in Osaka I used to see my friend Domonic's band play at Tins Hall in Tennoji. I like most genres of music. If the musicians are playing a good venue then they must be talented.

Question 2

I remember the K-pop band "Big Bang" used to sell out Yanmar stadium in Nagai Park. There would be a huge line for tickets and merchandise. I went to see Mr. Children there a few years back. It was fun.

Question 3

The last time was about two years ago at "Hard Rock" cafe in Osaka. It. was my friend Dom's band. They played many popular cover songs of Jimi Hendrix. It was free. It was fun. Everybody knew the lyrics to the songs. It was a big sing-along.

Question 4

I play the drums. My brother and I used to gig in Boston way back. About twenty years ago. It was fun. I also attended the Berklee School of Music in Boston.

Question 5

In 2010 I saw the band Wilco at the Big Cat in Osaka. It was an incredible experience. The sound quality was the best that I have ever heard. Wilco is a very popular ban from Chicago. In America, they play huge sold-out stadiums. The Big Cat is a small venue and my wife and I were front-center stage.

Question 6

I would have liked to see Jimi Hendrix. Many of my brothers and sisters were at the Woodstock festival and they said that he was incredible.

Tough Vocabulary