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2012.04.11 London live

…awesome to think we’ve been there just a few days ago…

(via lunatic-rainbow)

The Hyde, Chapter 2 Translation

The Translation for the second chapter is up here:

http://www.facebook.com/notes/larcenciel-uk-fans-unite-english-street-team/translation-the-hyde-chapter-2-birth/292321054163498

Please go, follow, love and like it there because they really do awesome work :)

Butterfly Linear Notes

The new album ist out and while a lot of you are lucky enough to already be able to listen to it (mine is still on the way…), it might be fun to enjoy the translation of the linear notes.

Mei_24 translated them in her livejournal (http://mei-24.livejournal.com/7747.html) so please, if you like the translation, go there and thank her for it :) As she added wonderful rainbow colors to it, I thought I’d keep it that way because I liked it soooo much :)

1. CHASE
Lyrics: hyde
Music: ken, hyde
Arrangement: L’Arc~en~Ciel, Hajime Okano
39th single, released 2011.12.21

Originally the demo was mine, but after seeing “Wild 7” rushes, hyde changed not only the tune, but also the progress of chords and the introduction;  once my original tune even disappeared. But eventually it was revived and it became a collaboration.  (ken)

2. XXX
Lyrics: hyde
Music: hyde
Arrangement: L’Arc~en~Ciel, Hajime Okano
38th single, released 2011.10.12

I was aware that the album would be filled with singles, and that most of them are uplifting songs, aren’t they? So, unlike them, I aimed at making a gloomy and adult song, but still catchy. I feel I spent the whole 2011 arranging this song. (hyde)

3. Bye Bye
Lyrics: hyde
Music: tetsuya
Arrangement: L’Arc~en~Ciel, Akira Nishihira
Announced during “15th L’Anniversary live”, “Are you ready? 2007 Light my fire again”, “TOUR 2007-2008 THEATER OF KISS”, a digest was included in live dvd “15th L’Anniversary Live”

Since I made it around 2005, I can’t remember clearly how and with what kind of image I made it, maybe I registered it while playing the guitar. The bass line was floating in my mind since the beginning. It makes me think of French pop. I like French pop. (tetsuya)

4. GOOD LUCK MY WAY -BUTTERFLY Ver.-
Lyrics: hyde
Music: tetsuya
Arrangement: L’Arc~en~Ciel, Akira Nishihira
37th single, released 2011.06.29

I made it because I was told to create a song during the solo tour. There was a tie-up with the movie “Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos”, so I wrote it trying to comply with other party’s wish for a song similar to “READY STEADY GO”. (tetsuya)

5. BLESS
Lyrics: hyde
Music: hyde
Arrangement: L’Arc~en~Ciel, Hajime Okano, Daisaku Kume
36th single, released 2010.01.27

I think I adjusted a song, already existing since “KISS” time, as theme song for NHK Vancouver Olympics. Of course, it reminds of Olympics, but since I wanted it to be sung for a long time in future, I tried to create a song that could fit the moment of departure for a trip. (hyde)

6. shade of season
Lyrics: yukihiro
Music: yukihiro
Arrangement: L’Arc~en~Ciel, Hajime Okano
New song

I made it at “KISS” time. It was accepted this time as I had rearranged it a bit. At first ken-chan helped me in creating its shape, then eventually everybody changed its configuration a little bit. (yukihiro)    

7. DRINK IT DOWN
Lyrics: hyde
Music: yukihiro
Arrangement: L’Arc~en~Ciel
33th single, released 2008.04.02

Since I had 2 songs with both good points, hyde-kun joined them together; then tetsuya-kun thought about the melody, ken-chan added guitar, and probably there’s nothing left of my original tune (laugh). (yukihiro)

8. wild flower
Lyrics: hyde
Music: ken
Arrangement: L’Arc~en~Ciel, Hajime Okano
New song

Since the beginning I felt that the sound of glockenspiel and strings is pleasant. I made it with this feeling. When hyde emailed me the words, I thought they were too beautiful, so I replied something like: “Beautiful!!” (laugh). (ken)

9. SHINE
Lyrics: hyde
Music: tetsuya
Arrangement: L’Arc~en~Ciel, Akira Nishihira
34th single, released 2008.08.27

I made this song long time ago. I think 5 years ago. It was used as opening song for TV show “Seirei no moribito” and with “NEXUS 4” was released as a double A side single. Personally, I’ d put it in the album between “DRINK IT DOWN” and “wild flower”. (tetsuya)

10. NEXUS 4
Lyrics: hyde
Music: tetsuya
Arrangement: L’Arc~en~Ciel, Akira Nishihira
35th single, released 2008.08.27

Back in 2007, when I was told there would be a tie-up with “Kidō Senshi Gundam Double O”, I thought: “ It’s perfect for it!”, but since we were asked for a heavy song, because of the heavy story, we decided for “DAYBREAK’S BELL”. If wasn’t for the heavy story, it would have been perfect for Gundam. (tetsuya)

11. Mirai sekai
Lyrics: hyde
Music: ken
Arrangement: L’Arc~en~Ciel, Akira Nishihira
New song

I have the impression I made it with harp or glockenspiel at first. I feel the point in lyrics is the idea of “21th century after its start”, not the idea of talking about 21th century in 20th century. This is really cool, I think. (ken)


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Please note that I modified information for DRINK IT DOWN, as they were not correct on the magazine.
I wonder about the singles’ number… why NEXUS 4 and SHINE have different numbers? Why they didn’t take into consideration re-release of HURRY XMAS?

Translation of Chapter 1 of “The Hyde”

Hugs, kisses, love and eternal thankfulness go out to the UK Street Team on Facebook :) They have posted the first chapter of “The Hyde” - in English translation. So if you haven’t been there, seen it or aren’t following them now: Go there, read it, follow them, tell them how great they are and enjoy the chapter :)

http://www.facebook.com/notes/larcenciel-uk-fans-unite-english-street-team/translation-the-hyde-chapter-1-ability/290786810983589

L’Anniversary - Happening Right Now in Front Your Door

After a rather calm start, it seems as if the L’Anniversary has finally arrived for good :)

1. Thanks to razzberi39, we got a look at the cover of What’s In magazine which can be found here http://pics.livejournal.com/razzberi39/pic/0015664w/

2. There have been several TV appearances over the last days.

Excite Music: http://larukufiles.livejournal.com/163294.html

Sony Music, indluding the full PV for Good Luck my Way: http://larukufiles.livejournal.com/162995.html

Nico Nico Douga (I really recommend everyone to watch this): http://larukufiles.livejournal.com/162220.html

Please note that some of these links are for friends only communities on Livejournal. If you want to watch the videos, please join LJ and the community :) And of course, spread the love :)

A Video from the L’Anniversary? But sure.

New Single :)

Yay! Cheers are sounding out loud in the land of L’Arc~en~Ciel’s fandom! It’s called “Good Luck My Way” and I won’t ponder the use of English grammar in the title now…or the Photoshop-hell that this picture is:

The new single will be released on June 29th and, while we’re all counting the days - we can already listen to it in bad quality.

Where? Basically all over youtube and right here:

http://youtu.be/bPJfr5_-71Q

Tetsuya What’s In February 2011 Translation

So, how much exactly do we love mei_24 from livejournal? Loads! Why, you may ask? Well, I might answer: She did a translation of Tetsuya’s “What’s In” Interview, too.

What’s the truth about the band name? How they gained success? How they faced bad days? What’s the real meaning besides his behaviour during tour?
Leader answered to all these questions in WHAT’s IN February issue! 

Want to know the answers? Yes? Yes? Then go here (http://mei-24.livejournal.com/2890.html) and maybe tell her thanks a lot after reading :)

69 Q&A About Vamps

How did I spend a whole month not seeing this? Well, better late than never - the lovely mei_24 over at livejournal translated another interview/article/questionnaire whatever you want to call it with Hyde & Kaz about Vamps and other things.

Too many highlights in there to name them all, so here is only one:

51. Please show us 3 must-have items for the present
HYDE: 1. iPhone. 2. PC. 3. Wine

Eager to read the other 68…? Just follow the link: http://mei-24.livejournal.com/2622.html#cutid1

Details of 20th L’Anniversary Live

L’Arc just put this up on their Facebook page:

L’Arc-en-Ciel 20th Anniversary Live

“20th L’Anniversary Live”

This special 2 day show will trace the history of the band.

First day will be composed of the songs from the albums “DUNE” to “HEART”,

and the second day will be composed of the songs from the albums “ark” and “ray” to “KISS”.               

This “Best of L’Arc-en-Ciel” show takes a look back over the past 20 years!

New legend of L’Arc-en-Ciel, who is standing on top for 20 years, will start from Ajinomoto Stadium!!

[VENUE]

TOKYO AJINOMOTO STADIUM

[DATE]         

2011.5.28 (Sat) and 29 (Sun)

OPEN 15:00 / START 17:00

[PRICE]

All Seats Reserved 9,000JPY (tax incl.)

[SALE DATE]

2011.4.23 (Sat)

[TICKET Pre-Order Information]

NEXUS TICKET CENTER 2011.4.18 (MON)-2011.4.21 (THU)

http://shopping.nexus-web.net/nexusticket_en/