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JASMINE YOU, BASSIST OF VISUAL KEI BAND VERSAILLES, HAS DIED.


Jasmine You, Versailles Visual Kei bassist, bass guitar player in J-rock band, died. Tokyo Japan rock star, Aristocrat Symphony Rose, noble, Hizaki.

Jasmine You (bassist of Visual Kei band Versailles) has been in my thoughts ever since I heard he was in ill health. Earlier today, I received sad news… according to the Versailles official website, Jasmine You has passed away. The urgent bulletin states that the as soon as his family is notified, more details will be reported to fans. Understandably, Versailles’ touring and recording activities will be postponed for the time being.

Jasmine You, Versailles philharmonic quintet, Visual Kei bassist, bass guitar player in J-rock band, died. Tokyo Japan rock star, Aristocrat Symphony Rose, noble, Hizaki.

I’m crushed. I saw Jasmine You perform last October at Shibuya-O-West (concert report here) – and his stage presence was mesmerizing; Jasmine was the picture of grace. A few of my friends knew him personally and always said he was a gentle soul. Big hugs all around; let’s keep his family and friends in our thoughts during this devastating time.

Have you seen Versailles in concert? What are your favorite memories of Jasmine You?

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  1. siufung
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 6:47 pm | Permalink

    NO!! u_U Why?

  2. shichi
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 7:19 pm | Permalink

    My favorite memory of Jasmine?

    The first time I met him, he was in a bath towel in the hallway at Sunphonix Hall in Yokohama. The rest of the band was in the changing room, but he was chilling outside the door fiddling with his bass. I'm looking for Kojima, their manager, to see which part of the set I'm allowed to photograph and out of no where he starts testing out his English on me. Kojima found me and pulled me away to talk about the show before I could test out my rudimentary Japanese on him in return, and I always said to myself next time I see him, I'm going to ask him the same questions in Japanese. When I interviewed the band in NYC some time later, I didn't get the chance, I figured there would be a next time. Now…there isn't…

  3. Anonymous
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 1:47 am | Permalink

    NO!! u_U Why?

  4. shichi
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 2:19 am | Permalink

    My favorite memory of Jasmine?

    The first time I met him, he was in a bath robe in the hallway at Sunphonix Hall in Yokohama. The rest of the band was in the changing room, but he was chilling outside the door fiddling with his bass. I’m looking for Kojima, their manager, to see which part of the set I’m allowed to photograph and out of no where he starts testing out his English on me. Kojima found me and pulled me away to talk about the show before I could test out my rudimentary Japanese on him in return, and I always said to myself next time I see him, I’m going to ask him the same questions in Japanese. When I interviewed the band in NYC some time later, I didn’t get the chance, I figured there would be a next time. Now…there isn’t…

    • lacarmina
      Posted August 10, 2009 at 5:58 am | Permalink

      It sounds like he made a genuine effort to reach out to fans, even in a different language… Thanks for sharing your memories.

  5. Hannah
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 10:23 pm | Permalink

    He's so beautiful…it's such a shame. He was a great musician and had a very elegant look. :'(

  6. Alexandra
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 10:24 pm | Permalink

    He was such a nice guy, that's true… I once commented on his old blog and got replied via an email saying that it was cool that my blog was talking about VK even though it was in french and that he did understand a thing of what I've said….
    I'm glad I kept those emails ;_;

  7. D
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 10:24 pm | Permalink

    I saw them at AKon 2008.
    I was in the autograph line getting a flyer from hide memorial summit signed for a friend from Singapore.
    When I'm nervous my Japanese goes to bunk, so I said, (obviously in English) “What's up?!”
    And, Jasmine You smiled then reached up to touch his hairpiece.
    I think about it now and it still makes me laugh.

  8. XNXFX~Aesthetic13~
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 10:25 pm | Permalink

    I'm currently suffering from some form of shock….my mind is refusing to accept that such an event has happened…I keep on repeating “No! NO!!” over and over to myself and….I'm lost.

    I'm…just crying at the moment….my family thinks something's wrong with me…but I just can't accept the fact that Jasmine You has died….at least not yet. As I stare at the posters of Versailles that hang on my wall, I burst into even more tears, realizing that one of our most precious roses has left us…..so I look away.

    My mind flashes to the time when I shook hands with Jasmine at A-kon….every movement was precise and graceful, and he took my hand with a gentle graceful force and shook it, saying the words “Thank you”. His presence, his actions, his appearance…I want to remember Jasmine You that way.

    Goodbye….Jasmine You….

  9. wendy
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 10:25 pm | Permalink

    I am devastated! Tell us more when you can. Heart broken.

  10. wendy
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 10:26 pm | Permalink

    At Anime USA it was worth the wait! Precious Jasmine in purple grace!

  11. lacarmina
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 10:52 pm | Permalink

    :) That made me smile too. Thanks for sharing the memory.

  12. lacarmina
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 10:53 pm | Permalink

    <3 Big hug.

  13. lacarmina
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 10:53 pm | Permalink

    I will, I promise.

  14. Ayame
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 10:53 pm | Permalink

    Holy….. I haven't met Jasmine personally or went to a Versailles concert. But the good music that the band makes, alongside with is bass skills….. I would say I miss him a lot. When I first heard Versailles' music, I quickly wanted to cover the bass lines. I did and it definitely improved my skills. Thank you Jasmine You, you were truly magical.

  15. lacarmina
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 10:55 pm | Permalink

    That's so sweet of him! Aww…

  16. lacarmina
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 10:58 pm | Permalink

    It sounds like he made a genuine effort to reach out to fans, even in a different language… Thanks for sharing your memories.

  17. Alexandra
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 10:58 pm | Permalink

    Really ! He will be missed so badly ;_;

  18. Zenovia
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 10:59 pm | Permalink

    No way…I'm so shocked and incredibly sad…This can't be!!

  19. pseudohappy
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 10:59 pm | Permalink

    You're kidding….I can't believe it… ;_____;

  20. lacarmina
    Posted August 9, 2009 at 11:00 pm | Permalink

    <3 <3

  21. Hannah
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 5:23 am | Permalink

    He’s so beautiful…it’s such a shame. He was a great musician and had a very elegant look. :'(

  22. Alexandra
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 5:24 am | Permalink

    He was such a nice guy, that’s true… I once commented on his old blog and got replied via an email saying that it was cool that my blog was talking about VK even though it was in french and that he did understand a thing of what I’ve said….
    I’m glad I kept those emails ;_;

    • lacarmina
      Posted August 10, 2009 at 5:55 am | Permalink

      That’s so sweet of him! Aww…

      • Alexandra
        Posted August 10, 2009 at 5:58 am | Permalink

        Really ! He will be missed so badly ;_;

  23. D
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 5:24 am | Permalink

    I saw them at AKon 2008.
    I was in the autograph line getting a flyer from hide memorial summit signed for a friend from Singapore.
    When I’m nervous my Japanese goes to bunk, so I said, (obviously in English) “What’s up?!”
    And, Jasmine You smiled then reached up to touch his hairpiece.
    I think about it now and it still makes me laugh.

    • lacarmina
      Posted August 10, 2009 at 5:52 am | Permalink

      :) That made me smile too. Thanks for sharing the memory.

  24. XNXFX~Aesthetic13~
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 5:25 am | Permalink

    I’m currently suffering from some form of shock….my mind is refusing to accept that such an event has happened…I keep on repeating “No! NO!!” over and over to myself and….I’m lost.

    I’m…just crying at the moment….my family thinks something’s wrong with me…but I just can’t accept the fact that Jasmine You has died….at least not yet. As I stare at the posters of Versailles that hang on my wall, I burst into even more tears, realizing that one of our most precious roses has left us…..so I look away.

    My mind flashes to the time when I shook hands with Jasmine at A-kon….every movement was precise and graceful, and he took my hand with a gentle graceful force and shook it, saying the words “Thank you”. His presence, his actions, his appearance…I want to remember Jasmine You that way.

    Goodbye….Jasmine You….

  25. wendy
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 5:25 am | Permalink

    I am devastated! Tell us more when you can. Heart broken.

  26. wendy
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 5:26 am | Permalink

    At Anime USA it was worth the wait! Precious Jasmine in purple grace!

  27. Ayame
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 5:53 am | Permalink

    Holy….. I haven’t met Jasmine personally or went to a Versailles concert. But the good music that the band makes, alongside with is bass skills….. I would say I miss him a lot. When I first heard Versailles’ music, I quickly wanted to cover the bass lines. I did and it definitely improved my skills. Thank you Jasmine You, you were truly magical.

  28. Zenovia
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 5:59 am | Permalink

    No way…I’m so shocked and incredibly sad…This can’t be!!

  29. pseudohappy
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 5:59 am | Permalink

    You’re kidding….I can’t believe it… ;_____;

  30. PB-13
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 4:26 am | Permalink

    this is so sad.. TT^TT
    i regret never being to a Versailles live, i never got the chance…
    they never came to thailand…
    and now it might be too late TT^TT

    it just feels so strange, out of no where there was this news about jasmine you, and i read somewhere that the illness he had was common and cureable, so this was a real suprise…

    i already miss him soo much….
    he was so elegant and such a skilled bassist
    and i heard he was a very nice guy…

  31. Francisca Hagen
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 5:37 am | Permalink

    Well I never seen Versailles live, only on posted youtube movies (it's not real, I know). It's hard to understand that a young person dies. When I was young I always thought that dying was something for older people. But I don't believe that anymore after I saw young people around me die. Also the death of bassist Jasmine You is a big example that it's unfortunaly not only for old people.

    Jasmine You rest in peace!

  32. Ria
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 6:02 am | Permalink

    I am dumbfounded. I just found out about them early this year and Jasmine You has always stood out to me more than the rest. He has been taken away from us too soon.

    Goodbye Jasmine You.

  33. PB-13
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 11:26 am | Permalink

    this is so sad.. TT^TT
    i regret never being to a Versailles live, i never got the chance…
    they never came to thailand…
    and now it might be too late TT^TT

    it just feels so strange, out of no where there was this news about jasmine you, and i read somewhere that the illness he had was common and cureable, so this was a real suprise…

    i already miss him soo much….
    he was so elegant and such a skilled bassist
    and i heard he was a very nice guy…

    • lacarmina
      Posted August 10, 2009 at 8:56 pm | Permalink

      A definite surprise… I don’t know any other details about the cause of death; where did you read about the illness being curable?

    • shichi
      Posted August 12, 2009 at 4:03 am | Permalink

      Where did you hear that? The cause of death hasn’t been officially released yet.

  34. Francisca Hagen
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 12:37 pm | Permalink

    Well I never seen Versailles live, only on posted youtube movies (it’s not real, I know). It’s hard to understand that a young person dies. When I was young I always thought that dying was something for older people. But I don’t believe that anymore after I saw young people around me die. Also the death of bassist Jasmine You is a big example that it’s unfortunaly not only for old people.

    Jasmine You rest in peace!

  35. Ria
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 1:02 pm | Permalink

    I am dumbfounded. I just found out about them early this year and Jasmine You has always stood out to me more than the rest. He has been taken away from us too soon.

    Goodbye Jasmine You.

  36. Staci
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 8:44 am | Permalink

    I remember when I met/saw him at A-kon in 2008. Even sitting behind the table for autographs he was so elegant. The way he signed things, the way he smiled and daintily shook your hand. it was all so graceful and like everything had a meaning to him, especially when the fans thanked him. It's impossible NOT to love him. He's definitely going to be missed and we're all going to cry… but Jasu wouldn't want his precious fans to cry. We gotta put smiles on our faces and just keep his memory alive in our hearts. <3 He's gonna keep his eyes on all of us from the other side until we can all meet again in the future, that I'm sure of.

  37. Staci
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 3:44 pm | Permalink

    I remember when I met/saw him at A-kon in 2008. Even sitting behind the table for autographs he was so elegant. The way he signed things, the way he smiled and daintily shook your hand. it was all so graceful and like everything had a meaning to him, especially when the fans thanked him. It’s impossible NOT to love him. He’s definitely going to be missed and we’re all going to cry… but Jasu wouldn’t want his precious fans to cry. We gotta put smiles on our faces and just keep his memory alive in our hearts. <3 He's gonna keep his eyes on all of us from the other side until we can all meet again in the future, that I'm sure of.

    • lacarmina
      Posted August 10, 2009 at 8:54 pm | Permalink

      Well said. He’ll be remembered fondly by all of us.

  38. Visual Rose
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 1:22 pm | Permalink

    When I heard that Jasmine You was ill, I hoped that he would come back soon. The news of his death broke my heart, since he was one of my favorite Visual Kei artists. I so regret not sending him the drawing I had made of him, but I hadn..t finished it yet :(

  39. Sarah
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 1:22 pm | Permalink

    Sadly I never had a chance to see them live. However I loved there music. You will be missed very much.

  40. Lady Ari
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 1:22 pm | Permalink

    I cannot believe he died! I just had their cd in my hand at hot topic 2 days ago :-(

  41. lacarmina
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 1:52 pm | Permalink

    How cool that you started making a drawing of him… I'd love to see it when you're finished. xoxo

  42. lacarmina
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 1:54 pm | Permalink

    Well said. He'll be remembered fondly by all of us.

  43. lacarmina
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 1:56 pm | Permalink

    A definite surprise… I don't know any other details about the cause of death; where did you read about the illness being curable?

  44. Kimber
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 2:44 pm | Permalink

    I saw Versailles when they played in concert @ the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, CA. Me, my brother, and my best friend were so saddened when we heard the news yesterday. We had such a great time seeing him perform. He was so beautiful and talented. At the concert, he came over to me and my group where we standing to the side of the stage in a corner and blew kisses at us, waved, and did a little curtsy. He was so nice and sweet, I will truly miss him *a tear*

  45. Visual Rose
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 8:22 pm | Permalink

    When I heard that Jasmine You was ill, I hoped that he would come back soon. The news of his death broke my heart, since he was one of my favorite Visual Kei artists. I so regret not sending him the drawing I had made of him, but I hadn..t finished it yet :(

    • lacarmina
      Posted August 10, 2009 at 8:52 pm | Permalink

      How cool that you started making a drawing of him… I’d love to see it when you’re finished. xoxo

  46. Sarah
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 8:22 pm | Permalink

    Sadly I never had a chance to see them live. However I loved there music. You will be missed very much.

  47. Lady Ari
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 8:22 pm | Permalink

    I cannot believe he died! I just had their cd in my hand at hot topic 2 days ago :-(

  48. Kimber
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 9:44 pm | Permalink

    I saw Versailles when they played in concert @ the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, CA. Me, my brother, and my best friend were so saddened when we heard the news yesterday. We had such a great time seeing him perform. He was so beautiful and talented. At the concert, he came over to me and my group where we standing to the side of the stage in a corner and blew kisses at us, waved, and did a little curtsy. He was so nice and sweet, I will truly miss him *a tear*

    • lacarmina
      Posted August 12, 2009 at 12:23 am | Permalink

      You’re lucky you got to see him play live. I now realize how lucky I was to see Versailles in Tokyo…

  49. eikei
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 10:07 pm | Permalink

    No way……………Can't believe ….noooooooooooo……~~~~>.<~~~~

  50. eikei
    Posted August 10, 2009 at 10:08 pm | Permalink

    No way~~~~….can't believe ..nooooooooooooo…~~~>.<~~~

  51. Anonymous
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 5:07 am | Permalink

    No way……………Can’t believe ….noooooooooooo……~~~~>.<~~~~

  52. Tinuz
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 12:07 am | Permalink

    I saw him at Dresden.
    He laughed, because Kamijo hit Hizaki a few times during the concert while he was spinning around.

    I every time thought that he might be the most attractive member of versailles when he is not completely styled-up.

  53. Anonymous
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 5:08 am | Permalink

    No way~~~~….can’t believe ..nooooooooooooo…~~~>.<~~~

  54. lacarmina
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 12:10 am | Permalink

    I love how they spin around in concert! I saw a photo of Jasmine without makeup and he was indeed good looking.

  55. clmm8899
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 2:06 am | Permalink
  56. Tinuz
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 7:07 am | Permalink

    I saw him at Dresden.
    He laughed, because Kamijo hit Hizaki a few times during the concert while he was spinning around.

    I every time thought that he might be the most attractive member of versailles when he is not completely styled-up.

  57. just a friend
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 4:51 am | Permalink

    your RSS Feed is broken

  58. just a friend
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 11:51 am | Permalink

    your RSS Feed is broken

  59. Maleva
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 9:14 am | Permalink

    rip jasmine….

  60. Maleva
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 9:14 am | Permalink

    rip jasmine….

  61. Maleva
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 4:14 pm | Permalink

    rip jasmine….

  62. Maleva
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 4:14 pm | Permalink

    rip jasmine….

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  64. XNXFX~Aesthetic13~
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 12:48 pm | Permalink

    Thank you~

  65. YoakeYukai
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 2:06 pm | Permalink

    i've been crying for two days now :(
    i just can't get him off my mind..
    i miss Jasmine!!
    </3

  66. YoakeYukai
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 9:06 pm | Permalink

    i’ve been crying for two days now :(
    i just can’t get him off my mind..
    i miss Jasmine!!
    </3

  67. Tinuz
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 5:21 pm | Permalink

    I found some pictures of him without or with other make-up.
    If you want, I can post them here.

  68. lacarmina
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 5:23 pm | Permalink

    You're lucky you got to see him play live. I now realize how lucky I was to see Versailles in Tokyo…

  69. Tinuz
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 8:48 pm | Permalink

    First a picture with Teru, but You is in the corner…
    http://media.photobucket.com/image/jasmine%20yo

    With sunglasses
    http://media.photobucket.com/image/jasmine%20yo

    Without make-up
    http://shattered-tranquility.net/wp-content/upl

    With other make-up and just adorable *_*
    http://media.photobucket.com/image/jasmine%20yo

    hope you like it…
    indeed the best-looking member…

  70. lacarmina
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 8:48 pm | Permalink

    Awwww these made me smile… thank you so much for finding these. :)

  71. shichi
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 9:03 pm | Permalink

    Where did you hear that? The cause of death hasn't been officially released yet.

  72. Lashy
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 9:19 pm | Permalink

    I still can't believe that he's gone. ;A; I keep crying. T^T

  73. mayusan
    Posted August 11, 2009 at 9:33 pm | Permalink

    I was so sad when I heard the news. My heart goes out to his family, his friends, and all those he touched.

  74. Lashy
    Posted August 12, 2009 at 4:19 am | Permalink

    I still can’t believe that he’s gone. ;A; I keep crying. T^T

  75. Anonymous
    Posted August 12, 2009 at 4:33 am | Permalink

    I was so sad when I heard the news. My heart goes out to his family, his friends, and all those he touched.

  76. IrisValentine
    Posted August 12, 2009 at 2:23 am | Permalink

    I remember learning the news of Jasmine You being in poor health, and I remember wishing he would get better, and I thought I knew he would. I thought to myself, “He'll be better soon. There's nothing to worry about.” A few days later, I was with family and received a text from my friend telling me Jasmine had passed on. I went into a state of shock and couldn't believe it. I refused to, and still do a little. My mom kept asking me what was wrong, because I had burst into tears. I just ran to my room and went to the website.

    Even now, after all this time, after seeing this, after seeing the website, after talking about other fans about this great loss, I still cant believe that a rose has withered and gone to a better place.

    I've been listening to their music over and over again, and watching interviews, and every time I see him, I can't help but start crying.

    I think back now to A-kon 2008 and how excited I was to be in the second row of bodies, crushed in front, with all of Versailles in front of me. Jasmine You was absolutely amazing on stage. It was my first concert, and my second con. I remember waking up at 7am to be one of the firsts in line for the autographing the next morning after staying up until 2am. When the band walked before all of us anxious, awaiting fans, it was a breath taking, heart stopping moment. Jasmine You looked so elegant, graceful, and beautiful. It was hard to believe that when I shook his hand and foolishly said “hello” in English out of my nervousness, after repeating in my head to speak in Japanese, that he smiled so warmly, shook my hand softly, and said “hello” and “Thank you” right back in English. I wanted to faint… -laughs softly to self-

    It's just so hard to believe that he's gone now…. I almost refuse to accept it…. Hopefully this Sunday when me and some friends get together for a make-shift service, it will help us all.

    Also, if anyone would like to join us, we are holding it in Zilker Park, Austin, Texas starting at 3pm. It's something purely for the fans, by the fans, to celebrate Jasmine You's life and memory.

  77. Anonymous
    Posted August 12, 2009 at 9:23 am | Permalink

    I remember learning the news of Jasmine You being in poor health, and I remember wishing he would get better, and I thought I knew he would. I thought to myself, “He’ll be better soon. There’s nothing to worry about.” A few days later, I was with family and received a text from my friend telling me Jasmine had passed on. I went into a state of shock and couldn’t believe it. I refused to, and still do a little. My mom kept asking me what was wrong, because I had burst into tears. I just ran to my room and went to the website.

    Even now, after all this time, after seeing this, after seeing the website, after talking about other fans about this great loss, I still cant believe that a rose has withered and gone to a better place.

    I’ve been listening to their music over and over again, and watching interviews, and every time I see him, I can’t help but start crying.

    I think back now to A-kon 2008 and how excited I was to be in the second row of bodies, crushed in front, with all of Versailles in front of me. Jasmine You was absolutely amazing on stage. It was my first concert, and my second con. I remember waking up at 7am to be one of the firsts in line for the autographing the next morning after staying up until 2am. When the band walked before all of us anxious, awaiting fans, it was a breath taking, heart stopping moment. Jasmine You looked so elegant, graceful, and beautiful. It was hard to believe that when I shook his hand and foolishly said “hello” in English out of my nervousness, after repeating in my head to speak in Japanese, that he smiled so warmly, shook my hand softly, and said “hello” and “Thank you” right back in English. I wanted to faint… -laughs softly to self-

    It’s just so hard to believe that he’s gone now…. I almost refuse to accept it…. Hopefully this Sunday when me and some friends get together for a make-shift service, it will help us all.

    Also, if anyone would like to join us, we are holding it in Zilker Park, Austin, Texas starting at 3pm. It’s something purely for the fans, by the fans, to celebrate Jasmine You’s life and memory.

  78. manjay
    Posted August 12, 2009 at 9:31 am | Permalink

    Who will take over Versailles bassist? I hope thats person can play n be like JASMINE….

  79. Anonymous
    Posted August 12, 2009 at 4:31 pm | Permalink

    Who will take over Versailles bassist? I hope thats person can play n be like JASMINE….

  80. mujitsu
    Posted August 12, 2009 at 2:48 pm | Permalink

    awww :(

  81. Anonymous
    Posted August 12, 2009 at 9:48 pm | Permalink

    awww :(

  82. stillprince
    Posted August 13, 2009 at 12:48 pm | Permalink

    T__T I saw news the morning he died and I was notified by my friend as soon as I got off work. I was so sad, I was very depressed and couldn't focus on my work for 2 days >_> I'm still melancholy about it but I do feel that he is with us in spirit. He is still the beautiful rose that we all knew and loved him for (and still do).
    However, I unfortunately live in the US and was not able to see him live during the rare occasion.
    I did, however, make a tribute video for him and posted it on YouTube the day he died. But it didn't go through until a little after 12 AM, so the date posted says August 9th.

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    May that beautiful rose R.I.P <3

  83. lacarmina
    Posted August 13, 2009 at 1:02 pm | Permalink

    A beautiful video… thank you so much for sharing it. He is forever a beautiful rose.

  84. lacarmina
    Posted August 13, 2009 at 1:02 pm | Permalink

    A beautiful video… thank you so much for sharing it. He is forever a beautiful rose.

  85. Anonymous
    Posted August 13, 2009 at 7:48 pm | Permalink

    T__T I saw news the morning he died and I was notified by my friend as soon as I got off work. I was so sad, I was very depressed and couldn’t focus on my work for 2 days >_> I’m still melancholy about it but I do feel that he is with us in spirit. He is still the beautiful rose that we all knew and loved him for (and still do).
    However, I unfortunately live in the US and was not able to see him live during the rare occasion.
    I did, however, make a tribute video for him and posted it on YouTube the day he died. But it didn’t go through until a little after 12 AM, so the date posted says August 9th.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3TtAjU8jG8

    May that beautiful rose R.I.P <3

    • lacarmina
      Posted August 13, 2009 at 8:02 pm | Permalink

      A beautiful video… thank you so much for sharing it. He is forever a beautiful rose.

    • lacarmina
      Posted August 13, 2009 at 8:02 pm | Permalink

      A beautiful video… thank you so much for sharing it. He is forever a beautiful rose.

  86. Lacey
    Posted August 14, 2009 at 1:37 pm | Permalink

    Wow. I'm sad I only find out about this band because of his death. The 'Song of the Day' link showed an amazing song and video.

  87. Lacey
    Posted August 14, 2009 at 8:37 pm | Permalink

    Wow. I’m sad I only find out about this band because of his death. The ‘Song of the Day’ link showed an amazing song and video.

  88. kayla
    Posted August 14, 2009 at 6:47 pm | Permalink

    I'm sooo sad
    i can't beleive this
    i can't beleive that he died
    I'm completely shocked
    my friend e-mailed me he died and i replyed that's mean don't joke around like that!!
    so then i looked it up and he did passaway
    i love their music it's really hard to beleive
    i never got to see them in concert
    and jasmine was my favorite member of versallies
    i'm sooooooooo shocked it's hard to accept that he is dead
    i still am shoock
    and i keep thinking he can't be dead no way he can't be dead
    i think it really shocked the fans and stuff

    Rest In Peace Jasmine
    we will always remeber you

  89. kayla
    Posted August 15, 2009 at 1:47 am | Permalink

    I’m sooo sad
    i can’t beleive this
    i can’t beleive that he died
    I’m completely shocked
    my friend e-mailed me he died and i replyed that’s mean don’t joke around like that!!
    so then i looked it up and he did passaway
    i love their music it’s really hard to beleive
    i never got to see them in concert
    and jasmine was my favorite member of versallies
    i’m sooooooooo shocked it’s hard to accept that he is dead
    i still am shoock
    and i keep thinking he can’t be dead no way he can’t be dead
    i think it really shocked the fans and stuff

    Rest In Peace Jasmine
    we will always remeber you

  90. Sharon_92
    Posted August 15, 2009 at 3:23 pm | Permalink

    It's devastating to hear that Jasmine You has passed away. My deepest condolences to Jasmine You's family and to the band. It's sad that he has left us so soon, but there's no doubt in my mind that we'll meet him again some day.

    Rest in peace, Jasmine You

  91. Sharon_92
    Posted August 15, 2009 at 3:27 pm | Permalink

    I agree with you, I think he looks best without being all styled up. Jasmine You was a beautiful man.

  92. Anonymous
    Posted August 15, 2009 at 10:23 pm | Permalink

    It’s devastating to hear that Jasmine You has passed away. My deepest condolences to Jasmine You’s family and to the band. It’s sad that he has left us so soon, but there’s no doubt in my mind that we’ll meet him again some day.

    Rest in peace, Jasmine You

  93. Melissa
    Posted August 19, 2009 at 5:34 pm | Permalink

    I'll keep his loved ones in my thoughts.

  94. Melissa
    Posted August 20, 2009 at 12:34 am | Permalink

    I’ll keep his loved ones in my thoughts.

  95. endotaiki
    Posted August 24, 2009 at 4:56 pm | Permalink

    A beautiful rose
    What more is there to offer
    A withered rose now..

    Jasmine You keep playing your music in the afterlife

  96. Anonymous
    Posted August 24, 2009 at 11:56 pm | Permalink

    A beautiful rose
    What more is there to offer
    A withered rose now..

    Jasmine You keep playing your music in the afterlife

  97. satchi
    Posted August 26, 2009 at 11:59 am | Permalink

    I never got the chance to see them live, but I greatly admire all of their skills. Jasmine will always be my favorite bassist for J rock and all other music. He will be missed by us all.

  98. Anonymous
    Posted August 26, 2009 at 6:59 pm | Permalink

    I never got the chance to see them live, but I greatly admire all of their skills. Jasmine will always be my favorite bassist for J rock and all other music. He will be missed by us all.

  99. lunettechan
    Posted August 28, 2009 at 11:42 am | Permalink

    I wish I had seen this band live. I have been in love with their music since I first heard “the Revenant Choir”, which not only remains to be one of my favorite songs, but I find it has a new meaning… and is now so much clearer. Jasmine was one of my favorite musicians, and his death breaks my heart. I'm repainting my room, and I was going to go with a purple-silver-black color scheme anyways. Now, I will decorate with roses as well.

    “Without you [You?], will be gone… far away.”
    My prayers to his family and remaining band members. Jasmine You still holds a special spot in my heart and will not easily be forgotten. He had a special feeling towards his fans, and I think that little love will be amplified back to him, where ever he may be now.

  100. Anonymous
    Posted August 28, 2009 at 6:42 pm | Permalink

    I wish I had seen this band live. I have been in love with their music since I first heard “the Revenant Choir”, which not only remains to be one of my favorite songs, but I find it has a new meaning… and is now so much clearer. Jasmine was one of my favorite musicians, and his death breaks my heart. I’m repainting my room, and I was going to go with a purple-silver-black color scheme anyways. Now, I will decorate with roses as well.

    “Without you [You?], will be gone… far away.”
    My prayers to his family and remaining band members. Jasmine You still holds a special spot in my heart and will not easily be forgotten. He had a special feeling towards his fans, and I think that little love will be amplified back to him, where ever he may be now.

  101. sweetTsukiko
    Posted September 11, 2009 at 6:50 am | Permalink

    It's only today that i've known he died.
    Versailles is one of my favourite band and even my mom like there music and jasmine is her fav. she's always telling how elegant he is,etc..

    I've never been to there concert as i am from mauritius but i have always told myself that one day i'll travel and go to one of there concert to be able to see jasmine in real as well as the rest of the band but now i know it will never happen.

    It's been so long since i last listen to there song, so today i thought i'll see one of there vid on youtube but what i saw was something totally different.
    I didn't expect that and i still can't accept it.
    It just feel so sudden.
    I can't even cry, am just too shocked.

    I still can't believe that after all of this, he had to die like this.

    All i can say right now is that he will be dearly missed and will forever stay in our heart.

    But i still can't believe that he is gone.
    Love you.
    Rest in piece.

  102. Anonymous
    Posted September 11, 2009 at 1:50 pm | Permalink

    It’s only today that i’ve known he died.
    Versailles is one of my favourite band and even my mom like there music and jasmine is her fav. she’s always telling how elegant he is,etc..

    I’ve never been to there concert as i am from mauritius but i have always told myself that one day i’ll travel and go to one of there concert to be able to see jasmine in real as well as the rest of the band but now i know it will never happen.

    It’s been so long since i last listen to there song, so today i thought i’ll see one of there vid on youtube but what i saw was something totally different.
    I didn’t expect that and i still can’t accept it.
    It just feel so sudden.
    I can’t even cry, am just too shocked.

    I still can’t believe that after all of this, he had to die like this.

    All i can say right now is that he will be dearly missed and will forever stay in our heart.

    But i still can’t believe that he is gone.
    Love you.
    Rest in piece.

  103. tsukiko17
    Posted September 16, 2009 at 8:29 am | Permalink

    omg he was so my favorite. my friend told mea bout the death a few weeks ago and i broke down and cryed. and as i read this i was crying more

  104. Anonymous
    Posted September 16, 2009 at 3:29 pm | Permalink

    omg he was so my favorite. my friend told mea bout the death a few weeks ago and i broke down and cryed. and as i read this i was crying more

  105. FInance Information
    Posted September 17, 2009 at 6:22 am | Permalink

    I can hardly believe it.. This news shock me.. I will miss this guy a lot.. He did all his passions to Versailles.. He's my hero..

  106. FInance Information
    Posted September 17, 2009 at 1:22 pm | Permalink

    I can hardly believe it.. This news shock me.. I will miss this guy a lot.. He did all his passions to Versailles.. He’s my hero..

  107. saladspinner
    Posted September 30, 2009 at 12:03 am | Permalink

    The urgent bulletin states that the as soon as his family is notified, more details will be reported to fans. Understandably, Versailles’ touring and recording activities will be postponed for the time being salad spinner.

  108. Anonymous
    Posted September 30, 2009 at 7:03 am | Permalink

    The urgent bulletin states that the as soon as his family is notified, more details will be reported to fans. Understandably, Versailles’ touring and recording activities will be postponed for the time being salad spinner.

  109. 7yoko7
    Posted October 4, 2009 at 5:36 am | Permalink

    i've never met him as i have never been to a live consert before, but hearing that he has died still has upset me i never knew he was ill, but when i have watched there video's online i have always loved jasmines dresses they are so big and frillyXD

  110. Anonymous
    Posted October 4, 2009 at 12:36 pm | Permalink

    i’ve never met him as i have never been to a live consert before, but hearing that he has died still has upset me i never knew he was ill, but when i have watched there video’s online i have always loved jasmines dresses they are so big and frillyXD

  111. 7yoko7
    Posted October 4, 2009 at 12:36 pm | Permalink

    i've never met him as i have never been to a live consert before, but hearing that he has died still has upset me i never knew he was ill, but when i have watched there video's online i have always loved jasmines dresses they are so big and frillyXD

  112. xxxHotaru
    Posted December 29, 2009 at 6:04 am | Permalink

    Omg, I just still cant believe it. I saw and met versailles last year, and I thought Jasmine was amazing, and he was a great guy, and now this…. He was taken so soon. Way to soon in his case. R.I.P

  113. xxxHotaru
    Posted December 29, 2009 at 6:04 am | Permalink

    Omg, I just still cant believe it. I saw and met versailles last year, and I thought Jasmine was amazing, and he was a great guy, and now this…. He was taken so soon. Way to soon in his case. R.I.P

  114. Alex
    Posted April 5, 2010 at 8:11 pm | Permalink

    ii just found out now that he died.
    im shocked… i cant describe it.
    i feel horrible… how could i not know this!?!??

  115. Alex
    Posted April 5, 2010 at 8:11 pm | Permalink

    ii just found out now that he died.
    im shocked… i cant describe it.
    i feel horrible… how could i not know this!?!??

  116. Nadim
    Posted September 7, 2010 at 11:12 am | Permalink

    My breath has stoped when i found out… And i was listening to “Serenade” by Versailles…. I just started crying… even if i didn’t knew Jasmine for a long time… It was just SAD … IT IS

  117. Menoly
    Posted January 26, 2012 at 9:51 am | Permalink

     what is this horrible feeling i can’t just believe i don’t know so much about him but it’s strange  j-rockers even i don’t know it’s shock j-rock is my life every person who living j-rock we all one family it feel my brother is passed away poor jasmine

  118. Alexia
    Posted June 3, 2012 at 7:13 pm | Permalink

    i only just realized he just died and only just realized that the song serenade a was about his passing and i mean the live concert you see the pain in kamijo’s eyes i was is more heavey tears

  119. Alexia
    Posted June 3, 2012 at 7:15 pm | Permalink

    and it been 2 years since he died im a really bad fan. i feel so bad TT-TT.  :(

  120. Katelynn
    Posted September 5, 2012 at 9:26 am | Permalink

    I have just gotten into j-rock/pop a month ago and ended up looking up versailles today. very first song I heard from them was serenade and i just bout cried it was so beautiful and sad at the same time. It sad that he had passed away and its a shame I didnt get into them sooner. R.I.P Jasmine You You are missed and i barely even know you thats how beautiful your music was.

  121. Tanisha Fetcie
    Posted April 15, 2013 at 8:37 pm | Permalink

    I wish i had seen the band Versailles live with jasmine you with them but i never got to and i wish he was still he because he always made me laugh when i watched them on YouTube.com and i really miss him

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