Thursday 29 October 2015

DIAWOLF Gekirock May 2015 Show Interview (part 2 of 2)


Part 1 | 2


Q: Do you have some kind of band image that you aim for?
Show: I don't have a specific image like, I want to be this kind of band. I simply want to make music that I wanted to make in my 10s. That was the only image I had.

Wednesday 28 October 2015

the GazettE Club Zy. Personal Long Interview: Kai (part 1 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4


The GazettE have released their latest album "DOGMA" on August 26th. They will also start their nation-wide tour "the GazettE LIVE TOUR 15 DOGMATIC -UN-" on September 5th and "the GazettE LIVE TOUR 15-16 DOGMATIC -DUE-" in December.
Club Zy. Will feature RUKI, Uruha, Aoi, REITA, and Kai in personal long interviews, starting today!

Last in the series is the drummer, Kai. He will talk about the birth of 'DOGMA' as well as their current tour.


Sunday 25 October 2015

DIAWOLF GEKIROCK May 2015 Show Interview (part 1 of 2)


Part 1 | 2



A project to relive the agitation in their 10s, DIAWOLF!

Q: DIAWOLF, a project by SHOW (OHARA / Vo) and TORA (AMANO / Gt) will release an EP in July. SHOW-san, first tell us about your musical roots, as well as the concept of this project. What made you think of starting it?
Show: Around 3 years ago, I said to TORA, let's do something together. 12 years ago, the first band I was in was a SLIPKNOT cover band, and we put on make up while performing. And from there, we wanted to form an even heavier band, which resulted in our band before Alice Nine (A9). That time, there was an increase in bands which takes heavy shout approach, and we didn't want to jump on the bandwagon. As a result, we formed A9, an all-rounder band. And somehow, I just thought, I want to make music which I liked in my 10s! And now, I think I'm able to do it. So I just wanted to make a place where I can make music which I purely wanted to make in my 10s, without thinking about anything else. That's how it started.

Friday 23 October 2015

SCREW OKMusic Vol. 420 Interview (2015.08.20)


A clear passion which brings about a change in mentality

'kakusei', a concept mini album which is in series with 'konsui' which was released in April. 
What did SCREW grasp by going back to the origin of while having clearly evolved?
An introduction to an important work which will connect them to an ideal future.

A9 SHOXX September 2015 Interview


A9

Ginga no Oto
Back to Our Roots

After a year of silence, A9 restarted their activities.
In this one year, I think they came to face 'the music called A9' even more.
While looking for A9 sounds which they explore by themselves,
and with the message woven in the lyrics written by the vocalist, Show,
they have become a presence that a lot of people yearn for even more.
With 'ginga no oto' as a proof, they had made a comeback.
The proof of the new A9.


Thursday 22 October 2015

the GazettE GiGS October 2015 Interview Chapter - 6


Chapter 5 | 6

Chapter 6 - The mad party and attack that will start again with 'DOGMA'

In previous sections, we have examined closely what kind of chemistry is there, and what kind of sounds are there in 'DOGMA', from various points of view. Then, what kind of tour will 'DOGMA' make? As the finale of this major series of interviews, through a long interview of their "live performance atmosphere", we will investigate about their feelings for their forthcoming tour.



Wednesday 21 October 2015

A9 Rock and Read 60 Show Interview (Part 4 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4


To say it specifically, I want us to perform at Budokan again. Maybe I've grown some balls (laughs). 

Q: Nah, you don't need that kind of publicity stunt. By the way, both your costumes and lyric (for Phoenix) have this 'Japanese' feel to them. I think this is one aspect that the band had originally. So you went back to your roots in this regard as well, I guess?
Show: We also had that kind of thing in mind.... Well, mostly we had the image of the 'Japanese culture' that the people abroad would have, something like that. Like for example, in 'Phoenix' MV, there is a projection mapping playing in the background throughout. Even though in the beginning it might be difficult to understand, it's something like a 'Japanesque thing' that a Japanese would find cool. It's quite psychedelic and avant-garde. I think, that in itself is cool, but from the point of view of foreigners, they don't even know whether it's even Japanesque. But instead of that... somehow, there's something that I can't forget. When we first went for a live performance in Indonesia, the enthusiasm was really amazing. Someone told me, "Even though we kept appealing for our local promotors that we want to see Japanese artists, since Japanese artists don't come much, they lean towards Western artists who have lighter footwork more". They said, "That's why, for us who like Japanese culture, it's a sad thing. Do appeal for Japanese culture more assertively." And that's why, as a Japanese act we feel that we should make more effort to make people think that "Japan is wonderful". As Japanese citizens. And inside of me, there is something like "The kind of Japanese culture that might be a bit misunderstood in New York", and somehow it has become my new definition of blending of Japanese and Western styles. I think New York and Paris are at the forefront for fashion and art, so I wanted to make a concept where there, people would think "Oh, Japanese culture is interesting". Although, if I say this to a New Yorker, I might get laughed at (laughs).


the GazettE GiGS October 2015 Interview: Chapter - 5 Inside of the Band Magic


Chapter 5 | 6


Inside of the Band Magic


The vivid, realistic sound in 'DOGMA' was created by putting the personality of each members of the GazettE. Then, what kind of relationship do the members have, which made that kind of miraculous ensemble possible? Here, each member will talk about another member, and give a message for their younger selves, when they just started in the band. And with this, we can see relationship between the members, and also their starting points. 

Tuesday 20 October 2015

A9 Rock and Read 60 Show Interview (Part 3 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4


It's like I'm hungry for music. I've already thought of my plans until the end of next year. But still, it's not enough. Or rather, it still can't catch up with my thirst.

Q: That's the atmosphere of songs selection meetings for a lot of bands.
Show: Yes. It's more business-like. It's not a peaceful atmosphere, but rather something like a competition. And that's why, now, even for songs presentation it feels like we're going back to our roots. I think our 'blood' is running more in each and every song that we are making. This method might be roundabout, but I think it's a good method. And plus, in my case, I'm also doing another thing. And there I just make stuffs that I want to make and say "Please do this". In a way it's really easy for me (laughs).

the GazettE Club Zy. Personal Long Interview: Uruha (Part 4 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4




I also grasped the theme 'DOGMA' myself. Although, I think each member composed songs with their own interpretation of 'DOGMA'. As for me, maybe mine were quite flat.

Q: Uruha-san, In 'DOGMA', you composed 'DERACINE' and 'PARALYSIS', while Aoi-san composed 'WASTELAND' and 'GRUDGE'. Don't you think that the songs composed by the guitarists provide an outline and drama, and also serve as bridges in 'DOGMA'?
Uruha: In a way, they are brakes (laughs). However, I think it's translated well there.

Monday 19 October 2015

A9 Rock and Read 60 Show Interview (Part 2 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4



"For our live performance in August, let's go by that name". Rather than a comeback, I think this would be more like a restart day for us.

Q: By the by, when I have Alice Nine's report or live performance on my schedule, I've always written your name as A9 on my schedule book. But it didn't occur to me that it sounds like U2 (laughs).
Show: Hahahaha!  It's just that, since we changed our names a couple of times, people might be like, "Again?" (laughs). We want to cherish our name as much as possible. But still, Alice Nine is Alice Nine. Among our fans, there are those who write our name as A9 now, and there are also those who still write our name as Alice 9 (in kanji), and that's also fine with us. In the end, if our songs can create positive feelings in people, then it means we have done our part. That's why personally, I don't really mind about how our fans call us or read our name. However, as Alice Nine the activities that we have been doing for 10 years stopped for the time being, and so for the sake of the people who are still waiting for us despite that, all members agree that we would come back to the stage as Alice Nine. 

Sunday 18 October 2015

A9 Rock and Read 60 Show Interview (Part 1 of 4)



Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

"Alice Nine"

Alice Nine is back. Going independent after their 10th anniversary live performance at Fuji-Q Conifer Forest, since then they've been going by the name "A9" and doing activities secretly. It has been a year since then, and finally the time has come. 
On May 19th, just like when the 5 of them stood on the stage for the first time, they announced that they would be giving a 11th anniversary live performance at Toyosu Pit on August 23rd and that they will be fully revived as "Alice Nine". 
About their going independent, the blank one year, and their comeback... Show, who has become more resolute, will talk about all of them for the first time in this interview.

the GazettE Club Zy. Personal Long Interview: Uruha (part 3 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4




If the GazettE's songs have that much power and attractiveness, I imagine that it will become an amazing thing.

Q: In the world that 'DOGMA' presents.. especially in the song titled 'DOGMA', I could see the relationship between the band and the fans.
Uruha: The relationship between the band and the fans is... not to say this in a negative way, but  I think somewhere there are some aspects which are religion-like. But it's not like we feel it ourselves, but rather people around us who come to our live performances often say, "Your relationship is like a religion", and we are like, "Oh really?" Earlier, we didn't like that kind of perception. But, if we take it positively, we think it could become a strength for the band, and I think that is cleverly reflected in 'DOGMA'.

Friday 16 October 2015

the GazettE Club Zy. Personal Long Interview: Uruha (part 2 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4



While we made songs for 'DOGMA', at the same time we went on 'saiteigi tour'. Through repetition of that cycle, the nuance of the songs also gradually changed, and it was a major thing.

Q: Last year, while reflecting on yourselves you went on 'saiteigi tour'. And at the same time, you were also doing preparations for 'DOGMA'.
Uruha: While we made songs for 'DOGMA', at the same time we went on 'saiteigi tour'. Through repetition of that cycle, the nuance of the songs also gradually changed, and it was a major thing.

Thursday 15 October 2015

the GazettE Club Zy. Personal Long Interview: Uruha (part 1 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4




The GazettE will release their latest album "DOGMA" on August 26th. They will also start their nation-wide tour "the GazettE LIVE TOUR 15 DOGMATIC -UN-" on September 5th and "the GazettE LIVE TOUR 15-16 DOGMATIC -DUE-" in December.
Club Zy. Will feature RUKI, Uruha, Aoi, REITA, and Kai in personal long interviews, starting today!

Second in the series is Uruha on guitar. He will talk about his thoughts on various aspects of their album 'DOGMA'.


Saturday 10 October 2015

ex. ViViD ko-ki Music Man Interview part 2 of 2


Part 1 | 2



Criticism is also within my calculation, and that's why I promote growth of band musicians through "host club".

Q: Besides the app, you're also managing a host club.
Kouki: It's called REALIVE. The casts are band musicians and they also perform at the shop.

Friday 9 October 2015

D - tokakukuni no kani Lyric and Translation



HAPPY UNBIRTHDAY

1. HAPPY UNBIRTHDAY
2. Funny Bunny!
3. lepidoptera (レピドプテラ)
4. tokakukuni no kani (兎角國の蟹)


ex. ViViD ko-ki Music Man Interview part 1 of 2


Part 1 | 2



Major artist turned entrepreneur, his aim is to get his company on listing early!


Jace CEO
Nishikawa Kouki
ViViD gave a live performance at Nippon Budonkan only 2 years after its formation, and while getting a lot of expectations, they disbanded in April 2015. Without taking a rest, the drummer, Ko-ki moved into the business world and started his own company. A few days ago he released "ViX", an app focusing on Visual Kei, and he's also managing a new type of host club to  support fellow band members. A young ambitious man who has shown his business sense ever since he was in high school, he is aiming for public listing, and says "I will definitely achieve it"ardently.

Profile
From Kanagawa Prefecture. Formed ViViD in 2009. Major debut in 2011. Gave a live performance at Nippon Budokan in 2012. Disbanded in May 2015. Since then, he established his own company 'Jace', managing Visual Kei app 'Vix' and new type of host club, 'Realive'.

Thursday 8 October 2015

the GazettE Club Zy. Personal Long Interview: REITA (part 4 of 4)


 Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4



Dogma is an album which asks people, "Will you still like the GazettE?"

Q: The title 'Dogma' was decided quite early in the album making period. Was it an important factor?
REITA: That's right. During the first stages of the album making, when the word 'Dogma' came out, I thought, "I see". 'Dogma' is a word which means 'religious teaching'. As we express our music, somewhere between us and our fans some religion-like connection was born. I think 'Dogma' is the perfect word to present ourselves. And that's why as the composers, we want to make it an album with no ambiguity in its definition.

Monday 5 October 2015

D - HAPPY UNBIRTHDAY Lyric and Translation



HAPPY UNBIRTHDAY
1. HAPPY UNBIRTHDAY
2. Funny Bunny!
3. lepidoptera (レピドプテラ)
4. tokakukuni no kani (兎角國の蟹)



The GazettE Club Zy. personal long interview: REITA (part 3 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4




I think it'll be good if I have a lifetime like "I died while still being a the GazettE member".

Q: The '13TH ANNIVERSARY [13-THIRTEEN]' live performance that you gave at Nippon Budokan on March 10th was the starting point of 'DOGMA'.
REITA: At first, since it it was our 13th year, we wanted to make it anniversary-like. But as 'DOGMA' took shape, somehow we started thinking, "This is not the right time for a joyous event". And since then, we changed our thinking to, "Let's show 'the next the GazettE' at Nippon Budokan".

Sunday 4 October 2015

SCREW - ANESTHESIA Lyric and Translation


kakusei (覚醒)
1. FASCIST (the lyric is fully in English so I won't post it)
2. BREAK AWAY
3. OVER THE HORIZON
4. NO PAIN, NO GAIN
5. ANESTHESIA
6. RAY OF LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS


SCREW - NO PAIN NO GAIN Lyric and Translation


kakusei (覚醒)
1. FASCIST (the lyric is fully in English so I won't post it)
2. BREAK AWAY
3. OVER THE HORIZON
4. NO PAIN, NO GAIN
5. ANESTHESIA
6. RAY OF LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS


SCREW - RAY OF LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS Lyric and Translation


kakusei (覚醒)
1. FASCIST (the lyric is fully in English so I won't post it)
2. BREAK AWAY
3. OVER THE HORIZON
4. NO PAIN, NO GAIN
5. ANESTHESIA
6. RAY OF LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

SCREW - BREAK AWAY Lyric and Translation


kakusei (覚醒)
1. FASCIST (the lyric is fully in English so I won't post it)
2. BREAK AWAY
3. OVER THE HORIZON
4. NO PAIN, NO GAIN
5. ANESTHESIA
6. RAY OF LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

SCREW - OVER THE HORIZON Lyric and Translation


kakusei (覚醒)
1. FASCIST (the lyric is fully in English so I won't post it)
2. BREAK AWAY
3. OVER THE HORIZON
4. NO PAIN, NO GAIN
5. ANESTHESIA
6. RAY OF LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS


A9 Club Zy. Special Long Interview Part 4 of 4


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4





Be it 'Phoenix' or all other songs in our upcoming mini album 'ginga no oto', as each one of us play them without any hesitation, I'm pretty sure the listener will be able to imagine us singing and performing the songs.

Q: Hiroto-san, what do you think of 'Phoenix', which has its PV made as well?
Hiroto: We feel that it's a song in which you can see the expression of the ones performing it. In recent years, maybe it's due to the technological advances, but I feel that now there are more and more songs in which you can't feel the people performing them. And now that I talk about it, maybe we were also on the verge of doing it. But, be it 'Phoenix' or all other songs in our upcoming mini album 'ginga no oto', as each one of us play them without any hesitation, I'm pretty sure the listener will be able to imagine us singing and performing the songs. The more they know about Alice Nine, I guess the better their imagination of us singing and performing the songs as well? But, I think it's because not only us, but everyone involved in the making also work in the same direction.

Saturday 3 October 2015

The GazettE Club Zy. personal long interview: REITA (part 2 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4




We aren't in the band because we want to release some works. Everything we do are connected to our live performances. If it isn't connected to live performance, then there's no meaning to it.

Q: Is your new album, 'DOGMA' packed with the true essence of the GazettE's music and spirituality?
REITA: Something like that. However, It's not that everything about the GazettE is reflected in 'DOGMA'. Rather, the album only zooms on certain aspects of the GazettE, and thus it's really one-sided.

The GazettE Club Zy. personal long interview: REITA (part 1 of 4)


Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4




The GazettE will release their latest album "DOGMA" on August 26th. They will also start their nation-wide tour "the GazettE LIVE TOUR 15 DOGMATIC -UN-" on September 5th and "the GazettE LIVE TOUR 15-16 DOGMATIC -DUE-" in December.
Club Zy. Will feature RUKI, Uruha, Aoi, REITA, and Kai in personal long interviews, starting today!

Fourth in the series is REITA on bass. What does he want to project in the album "DOGMA"?



A9 - Spiegel Lyric and English Translation


As requested by Fantasy A9

Ginga no oto lyrics translation:
1. Phoenix
2. Spiegel
3. doukeshi
4. ryuuseigun
5. freesia no saku basho
6. juudan

A9 Club Zy. Special Long Interview Part 3 of 4



Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4



I'm happy that we can be an existence which colours the person's life. And That's one of the reasons I'm glad we're still here.

Q: Nao-san, what do you think of your current environment, where you have to bear all responsibilities?
Nao: By changing our environment to one where we create everything by ourselves, more possibilities are born. With that, we ourselves really look forward to our future and are really excited. 
We've been giving a lot of announcements lately, but in the future it looks like we will be able to give more out-of-the-box announcements. And since we can create freely, our excitement just keeps increasing. It's as if we go back to our feelings when we were still teenagers starting a band, full of excitement and pitter-patter. 

Friday 2 October 2015

A9 - Phoenix Lyric and English Translation


As requested by Fantasy A9

Ginga no oto lyrics translation:
1. Phoenix
2. Spiegel
3. doukeshi
4. ryuuseigun
5. freesia no saku basho
6. juudan


A9 come back Vif Music special personal interview: Show (2015.09.29)

Special Interview: Nao | Saga | Tora | Hiroto | Show


Last in the personal interview series is the vocalist, Show. After 'Alice Nine 11th Anniversary Live [Re:Birth ~hishou~] was over, A9 reflected on themselves objectively and embark on a tour to spread their latest mini album, 'ginga no oto'. In this interview, while Show talks about the back story of the live performance with various feelings, you will be able to feel the tremendous love and good faith he feels towards the other members, staff, fans, and everyone concerned with A9. Moreover, you will also see the conclusion of that issue and A9's homework (?)