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The band => News => Topic started by: AsukaMiyu on May 17, 2015, 09:52:36 PM
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http://www.xplosion-online.com/?p=3655
So apparently X will take part at Luna Sea's festival, which seems like a 2015's version of Extasy Summit... :D
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Very cool, does anyone know if it will be broadcast?
Either way, nice to know that they will be performing soon! I am still anticipating their new album and another tour this year...even though we are almost halfway through!
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No information about a possible broadcast - but I certainly hope there will be a way to watch it haha. :)
Oh and - apparently Yoshiki said that he'll do a very important announcement in July in Europe...
...whatever that is supposed to mean...
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Oh and - apparently Yoshiki said that he'll do a very important announcement in July in Europe...
...whatever that is supposed to mean...
"The album is maybe almost sort of going to come out this year...!"
Sure it is, Yo-Yo. Sure it is.
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That's kinda cool that they're playing at the festival, but. . . let me selfish & a little rude & say that I don't particularly care at the same time.
Oh and - apparently Yoshiki said that he'll do a very important announcement in July in Europe...
...whatever that is supposed to mean...
*Yaaaaaaawn* Whatever Yocchan, whatever. (">__>)
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I actually did some digging a few months ago and was able to contact their representative from WME (their talent agency) and I asked her what is happening with the band activities and she said there will be a new release this year (the new album it would seem) and Asian/Europe tour. No word of North American tour yet :/ I still think this should be taken lightly as we all know nothing with this band is set in stone.
If there's any hope of a tour at all this year, I'm sure we'll find out at this rumoured press conference in July. Interesting how this conference is supposed to happen in Europe so perhaps their agent knows that a European tour or show(s) might happen. My understanding for the delay is Yoshiki's wrists; he's supposed to go for surgery but I think he is delaying it so he can perform.
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No information about a possible broadcast - but I certainly hope there will be a way to watch it haha. :)
Oh and - apparently Yoshiki said that he'll do a very important announcement in July in Europe...
...whatever that is supposed to mean...
- a new hello kitty version of him
- a 2016 nude calendar of him
- MOAR CLASSICAL ALBUMS
- Yoshiki's very own brand of protein shakes
- dildo collection molded after X Japan's members members (geddit?)
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WOHOOOOO! There really will be a livestream of the lunatic fest! <3
More info - cause i'm too lazy to type everything 10 times! :P
http://www.xplosion-online.com/?p=3845
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Thanks for the info. hmm so they won't even play a full hour.. oh well.
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Haha, oh well, the other won't play longer. Aside of Luna Sea of course. (I am feeling sorry for Sugizo.........)
Oh and there was a clarification from Luna Sea's press department - the livestream will be indeed mostly interviews and stuff like that "live from the venue". Sigh. -_-
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So is the 'Lunacy opening band' just going to be Luna Sea kitted out in old school visual kei gear? :/
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(Intro)
Jade
Rusty Nail
Kurenai
(Unknown) (new song w/ audience chorus recorded for upcoming album)
Wish (LUNA SEA cover) (partial piano tease)
Endless Rain
Born to Be Free
X
Tears
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(Unknown) (new song w/ audience chorus recorded for upcoming album)
The name of the song is "Kiss the Sky".
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Has any video surfaced? I'm curious to hear a whole version of the track.
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Has any video surfaced? I'm curious to hear a whole version of the track.
Unfortunately none so far. Not even a single 5sec clip on instagram. I'm starting to think the band asked people to put their phones away during that song because there's clips of the other songs... like who wouldn't WANT to record a brand new song?
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Does anyone have any links to any footage from the festival? I've tried my best and found nothing so far!
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Nothing... :(
Only a fanreport www.xjapantranslations.com/lunatic-fest
and the "interview" with niconico https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuY0go8QB38
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Thanks for posting the fan report! Hopefully some footage starts creeping through over the next few days... :)
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Unfortunately none so far. Not even a single 5sec clip on instagram. I'm starting to think the band asked people to put their phones away during that song because there's clips of the other songs... like who wouldn't WANT to record a brand new song?
Might just be because I'm from USA but I'm really shocked they all (seemingly) complied with the request. Wow.
Well, here's to hoping for a studio release.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZbgKQy6yvw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gli9CiE7QS4
:)
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Too bad it's not the full song. Mostly just the chorus but I love it. Like, LOVE it. It was a really good idea to record the audience. It was really cool when Yoshiki came in with the drums and the guitars chimed in!
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I really like "Kiss the sky" ! A bit heavy on the "Ooohooohs" in this version, though, imo.
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I really like "Kiss the sky" ! A bit heavy on the "Ooohooohs" in this version, though, imo.
I think they elongated it because they're recording the audience. They'll probably go through the material and select the best parts for the album version :)
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If this has a guitar solo it can match one of the classic ballads
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The Chorus is nearly the same as in "Hero", man it seems Yoshiki has lost all creativity, Recycling over and over.
If you need a good ballad guitar solo with melody do not wait for a new X Song
Check this out, more melody than all the new X Stuff together >:(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO7V9vNTiyE
I don't know, new X Music doesn't touch me anymore, always the same Basic Piano driven Ballads lacking a real good melody combined with lame guitars and lacking a good guitar solos.
Maybe they shouldn't have reunited at all and Yoshiki should have started something really new and different with SKIN.
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I wasn't very fond of the snippet we got in the XDAY message... but hearing a but more of it, I certainly like it much much better! It's damn catchy, too, I have it stuck in my head for HOURS now... *headdesk*
I really like short video or when the guitar and drums kick in. Looking forward to the full version! But since I liked most of the new songs, I don't think I'll be too disappointed. LOL
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Man what the hell....this is easily the worst sound I've heard from them. I know it's not the full song but jeez...I can't imagine waiting YEARS for an X Japan concert and then finally get to go and have to sing the refrain of "OH OH OH OHHH" for 20 mins....wtf Yoshiki. Sounds like some church choir stuff.
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I'm cool with it if it has a good solo
Let's be honest, songs like Crucify My Love, Forever Love, Longing, Without You, etc aren't exactly groundbreaking. They're good sounding ballads, but it can be argued that they are generic too.
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This song is so moving to me. It's not necessary for things to be complex to be good. This is straight forward but the melody is so, so beautiful. I'm expecting it to be one of my favorite songs, hands down
And Axl has a point. The ballads from before are very much a part of a genre, a single sound. Songs like Dahlia and White Poem are much less predictable but they're not as big as Forever Love, which has a commonly used formula. But it's so popular and it's lasted so long because it's such an amazing song. It's pretty much like you're damned if you do and damned if you don't ::)
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Well the Problem is, back then there were enough Songs and ideas that were different to give these (very good) ballads a Balance.
Now it's only (and rather bland) "Ballads" without anything interesting musically.
On the other hand i don't expect anything groundbreaking, relevant or even interesting music wise from Yoshiki anymore, so i'll try to keep quiet now. ;)
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....this is more catchy than I expected.
I think I prefer this over Hero already.
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I'm cool with it if it has a good solo
Let's be honest, songs like Crucify My Love, Forever Love, Longing, Without You, etc aren't exactly groundbreaking. They're good sounding ballads, but it can be argued that they are generic too.
Actually these ballads are all unique with very moving melodies and lyrics; the English is even quite good for a time in the 90's when they weren't even concerned with going international anymore. So far what we have of Kiss the Sky is not near the quality of the ballads you listed. A refrain of "ohhhh ohh oh ohh's", Sugizo/Pata strumming single power chords, and Yoshiki's recycled drum pattern aren't groundbreaking. It's pretty fail.
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Well i got this: LUNATIC FEST. - LUNATIC FEST. PERFECT ver. 0627 (FujiTV Next 2015.08.29)
Anyway, if anyone wants the X Japan part of the show, let me know (yes it's the full songs) :)
Setlist:
X JAPAN
1)JADE
2)Rusty Nail
3)紅
4)Born To Be Free
5)X
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Well i got this: LUNATIC FEST. - LUNATIC FEST. PERFECT ver. 0627 (FujiTV Next 2015.08.29)
Anyway, if anyone wants the X Japan part of the show, let me know (yes it's the full songs) :)
I do!
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ok, i will put on youtube in a little bit. If it gets taken down i will also put on mediafire for anyone who wants it. I think it's against the rules to post links here for download, so pm me for mediafire link. :)
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Awesome! To help the video not get taken down I would name it something else, like a code word with nothing X related nor even the date. That way it'll be harder for the ppl looking to take down copyrighted vids to find :)
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ok, thanks! should be up on youtube or dailymotion sometime tomorrow. as for now ill pm u link. :)
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X Japan - lunatic fest perfect ver0627 fujin (2015.08.29)
(SETLIST)
1)JADE
2)Rusty Nail
3)紅
4)Born To Be Free
5)X
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aicZgyiarn0
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X Japan - lunatic fest perfect ver0627 fujin (2015.08.29)
(SETLIST)
1)JADE
2)Rusty Nail
3)紅
4)Born To Be Free
5)X
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aicZgyiarn0
Thanks for that! :)
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That was an awesome performance! Everyone was top notch. I think that's one of the best X shows I've seen actually. There was something about the set list and the energy... it was all so seamless and full throttle!
Did BTBF sound deeper/heavier to anyone or is that just me?
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I wish I knew what they're saying during the interview, especially Pata. He has that cool ragged rockstar look going on now, and his facial expression sometimes makes me wonder if he's lucid :)
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That was an awesome performance! Everyone was top notch. I think that's one of the best X shows I've seen actually. There was something about the set list and the energy... it was all so seamless and full throttle!
Did BTBF sound deeper/heavier to anyone or is that just me?
At least for me, BTBF sucked like always.
But the overall performance of the concert was awesome. They were energetic like I didn't see in a long time. Is nice to see when the members "fit" together in a band. I was missing this on X and this concert showed they still can rock.