from my poor background in violin playing I recognized that Mine and Chiaki actually played (not faked) the violin (although when Mine performed at the exam, during some hard parts his playing wasn't shown). And it also seems that Chiaki and Nodame do play. What about the conductor stuff? Does anyone know? (I'm just curious)
I know that the actor who plays Chiaki is famous, but I don't know much about him...He's really talented to be able to play both the violin and the piano!
nhyn wrote:from my poor background in violin playing I recognized that Mine and Chiaki actually played (not faked) the violin (although when Mine performed at the exam, during some hard parts his playing wasn't shown). And it also seems that Chiaki and Nodame do play. What about the conductor stuff? Does anyone know? (I'm just curious)
I know that the actor who plays Chiaki is famous, but I don't know much about him...He's really talented to be able to play both the violin and the piano!
Welcome to JDorama. In another forum a couple of experienced persons had already pointed out that Eita (Mine) was faking it - in some scenes the bow wasn't touching the strings, and the finger movements of his left hand did not correspond to the actual music. Tamaki (Chiaki) did a much better job when he played the violin in Nodame's room in episode 2.
Tamaki underwent intense training before shooting this drama. He did not seem to play either the piano and violin prior to this drama, and certainly knew nothing about conducting.
On the other hand Ms. Ueno (Nodame) played the piano from kindergarten to grade 6, and she had 6-month's practice before the shooting.
Welcome to JDorama. In another forum a couple of experienced persons had already pointed out that Eita (Mine) was faking it - in some scenes the bow wasn't touching the strings, and the finger movements of his left hand did not correspond to the actual music. Tamaki (Chiaki) did a much better job when he played the violin in Nodame's room in episode 2.
Tamaki underwent intense training before shooting this drama. He did not seem to play either the piano and violin prior to this drama, and certainly knew nothing about conducting.
On the other hand Ms. Ueno (Nodame) played the piano from kindergarten to grade 6, and she had 6-month's practice before the shooting.
yes, Mine's faking was really noticeable - misa uehara i think also overdid it a bit - no soprano sings with the ease she seems to convey.
but regardless, this dorama is so ridiculously funny and amusing to watch - can't wait for subs for ep 3 to come out!
hooray for this thread1
i really like this drama alot too!
think there are some clips on youtube that shows ueno juri practicing!
seems like from articles this drama is responsible for making alot of Japanese youth interested in classical music! :)
I've been watching episode 4 over and over the past week. Now I'm finally able to understand it - the chinese subs are available. :dancing:
Without giving things away let me just say that I consider this episode a corner stone of the plot - the relationships between Chiaki, Nodame, and the S-Oke are finally coming together. :applaud:
thtl wrote:I've been watching episode 4 over and over the past week. Now I'm finally able to understand it - the chinese subs are available. :dancing:
Without giving things away let me just say that I consider this episode a corner stone of the plot - the relationships between Chiaki, Nodame, and the S-Oke are finally coming together. :applaud:
i browsed ep4 after d/l'ing, still awaiting the subtitles to it...but yea, it seems to come together in terms of their relationships...i am enjoying this j-drama, i am glad the ratings are good too for this one. :applaud:
i was watching this earlier on tv without subs
I didnt understand a thing but it was hilarious
it looks so animated, a lot of physical comedy
looks entertaining
I've just heard of this show recently, actually. I've read a few volumes of the manga series before, but got sidetracked with Honey and Clover. I'm so glad Nodame is coming out as a TV drama, though. I saw a few clips on YOUTUBE and couldn't help but laugh at some of the off the wall humor.
I've seen Tamaki in Itoshii no Kimi e, but there wasn't much of him to be seen to gauge his acting skills. From the little I've seen of Nodame, I think he needs to work a bit on facial expressions, but other wise, he's doing some solid acting (and he's handsome :D )
If you watch the SP which is shown before first episode the actors explained abit about the instrument playing part.
Since Tamaki Hiroshi aka Chiaki is a singer as well (he can play guitar) maybe he can pick it up easily.
I think they put alot of effort to make the instrument playing part as real as possible, especially during the orcestra performances, well since most of the members are real music students. Unlike some taiwanese drama....... :nut: those scenes totally ruined it.
Just watched Ep.5, even you dont understand japanese at all u still can have fun watching it, alot of music playing this episode :dancing:
atheon wrote:If you watch the SP which is shown before first episode the actors explained abit about the instrument playing part.
Since Tamaki Hiroshi aka Chiaki is a singer as well (he can play guitar) maybe he can pick it up easily.
I think they put alot of effort to make the instrument playing part as real as possible, especially during the orcestra performances, well since most of the members are real music students. Unlike some taiwanese drama....... :nut: those scenes totally ruined it.
Just watched Ep.5, even you dont understand japanese at all u still can have fun watching it, alot of music playing this episode :dancing:
Where did you watch the SP?
I still haven't watched the fourth episode :shamefulcry:
Episode 5 is fun, just like the rest. However I think it also marks the beginning of some changes for Nodame.
Spoiler — click to revealShe now understands, from Strezemann and the Chiaki's performance, that she is not up to par with Chiaki, and therefore not fit to be with him.
In some forums there are people complaining that the drama is more about Chiaki than Nodame. I think from now on we'll see more of the 'struggles of Nodame'.
wow, he did a really good job faking it.I didnt notice if the hand corresponded to the notes (since in some scenes they changed the angles so fast), but his posture, hand movements and even vibration were very real. Bravo!
I agree: i liked the taiwanese hana yori dango version (of course only until i saw the japanese one), but everytime Rui picked up the violin to play I just cant stand it ><
This drama is awesome. The humor hits the right spot everytime, and the actors'expressions are always priceless. I've never laughed so hard watching a dorama like this!
Episode 6 starts a new train of events - about time too as the bulk of S-Oke members are 4th year students who will be graduating soon. Some observations, and spoilers, as follows:
Spoiler — click to reveal
There is a lot less musical performances in this show, the only one being Nodame and Chiaki's piano duo of Rachmaninoff's piano concerto.
Kiyora asked Chiaki to join a new orchestra, 'Rising Star'.
Love the badge Masumi was wearing - it's a mimic of himself, complete with Afro and mustache.
Saiko final accepted she got dumped. It was funny how she took it out on Nodame in the toilet but Nodame was too drunk to 'appreciate' it.
The Suzuki twins' synchronized crying was hilarious.
Nodame's drunk look - face all red from intoxication and the non-stop hiccups - had me rolling on the floor.
I bet I'll find more points of interest after re-watching it with subs.
From the trailer of episode 7 there seems to be an interesting amorous development:
Spoiler — click to revealKiyora and Mine are both stoned in some kind of gathering, and ended up hugging each other.
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