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Title: London Concert 2017, anyone?
Post by: magucathy on December 30, 2016, 08:46:34 PM: Hello everyone!
I am wondering how many of you are going to the London Concert in March 2017.

I am still fighting with myself if I will take the risk again and again. (suffered 2 cancelled concerts till now :'( )
But after reading what happened with Yoshiki's show in Hong Kong yesterday... the decision is even more difficult to make.
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Post by: nb on December 30, 2016, 10:06:09 PM: Hi,
Kasumi and myself also are not totally sure and more then a bit sceptical, but also want to go....

when we finally decide to be there, maybe we can meet on half way and if x will not play we can have a nice little rl forum meeting and maybe a beer or two? ;)
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on December 31, 2016, 06:44:26 AM: Well Hong Hong wasn't Yoshiki's fault - for once. LOL
So at least that doesn't make a difference for me when it comes to London. But I'm already super-sceptical anyway - we didn't book anything yet and will wait as long as possible with the not-refundable flights -_-

...and it's okay not to trust them anymore, they cancelled on Europe 4 times already LOL (Thinking back, it's amazing how we trust them back then with hardly any information... But come on, if someone says 'I'll play on that date!' it would usually be trustworthy...)
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Post by: magucathy on December 31, 2016, 12:45:19 PM: Yes, I know the HK incident was not Yoshiki's fault this time.
For me, the chance that the London concert will be cancelled is about 50%
(Considering I planned to go to 5 concerts but 2 were cancelled, so it's about 50/50 ::) )

London is just too expensive, with the flight and hotel and meals.
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Post by: Guruxo on December 31, 2016, 10:18:10 PM: I'm gonna go. Me and my dad aren't booking a hotel room because we only live a few hours away from London so we don't have anything to lose if it gets cancelled. However, it's already been delayed once so I think it will be a high priority for Yoshiki and the rest of X Japan so it (most likely) won't be cancelled.

edit: spelling error ;)
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Post by: Kasumi on January 01, 2017, 02:16:51 PM: I really want to go (like nb already said), but... London is really expensive. I don't want to waste so much money on something that might get cancelled. On the other hand... I want to see X before another band member dies or something. ^^° I mean Pata was close to death last year. Thankfully he is in a better condition now. So fingers crossed.
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on January 02, 2017, 05:55:46 AM: Quote from: Guruxo on December 31, 2016, 10:18:10 PM
However, it's already been delayed once so I think it will be a high priority for Yoshiki and the rest of X Japan so it (most likely) won't be cancelled.

Yeah one would think like that... however, in 2015 there was a LOOOOT of promotion for Xday! Yoshiki did a press tour through all of Europe for that! For 2017, however, the only 'promotion' is a Facebook banner... I understand that he was kinda busy doing promotion for 'We are X' but pretty much ignoring Wembley coming up will certainly not help selling tickets. And it also won't convince fans to trust them enough to actually plan any trips there for the concert...
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Post by: Kasumi on January 02, 2017, 02:25:04 PM: Well as for the tickets... they are almost sold out. We were searching for tickets yesterday and there were only 41 left.
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on January 02, 2017, 04:30:18 PM: ô_O Where did you see that about 41 tickets? I just looked up on AXS and I can choose 6 seats next to each other in 10 blocks, which is already more than 41, and I'm pretty sure there are even more single seats...

If it was really sold that much, I'd wonder who's going there, since most x-freaks in Europe don't seem to have one...

(I'd be happy if it was almost-sold-out, I just don't think that's realistic)
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Post by: Kasumi on January 02, 2017, 04:49:50 PM: That's intresting! I don't remeber the name of the site, but they had only a few (as I said 41) and all of them were pretty expensive. nb just said it was a site called ticketmaster.
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Post by: nb on January 02, 2017, 04:55:29 PM: Maybe that was a little missunderstanding. 41 was the amount of pre owned tickets on stubhub
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Post by: Kasumi on January 02, 2017, 04:58:06 PM: Okay. I forgot. Sorry.

I looked on AXS. All free seats are pretty much in the back, but whatever. I still can't find a specific number on how much are still available.
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Post by: magucathy on January 02, 2017, 07:45:39 PM: Actually, has Yoshiki mentioned about/promoted the London concert recently?

@Guruxo, you are lucky that you live only a couple of hours away from London. In the worse case, you can still drive to London in the morning on the concert day.

@for those German fans.... na, I hope they will have a show anywhere in Germany. Any news about the possibility of another world tour?
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on January 02, 2017, 09:00:19 PM: No mentions of anything related to X Japan playing anywhere aside of Wembley for months... And yeah he mentioned it somewhere a new weeks ago I believe. It's also still in recent press releases, which is good. LOL
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Post by: darkcat21 on January 02, 2017, 10:11:15 PM: Two months to go now and no promotion at all, at least compared to MSG

Same with the album
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Post by: luncay on January 03, 2017, 10:54:47 AM: I ll be there too. ;)

We have kept our Premium Tickets bought last year at Japan Expo in Paris.
From Paris, London is just 2h30 by Eurostar train, and a two way trip is around 100€ if you booked early.

It is right that so far there is really poor information, last year it was supposed to be X Day, maybe because in April 1986 Yoshiki founded Extasy Records, so it would have been like a 30th year celebration.
Will be my 5th X Japan concert, hope the show will be great, and better that previous one.
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Post by: Conscript on January 03, 2017, 10:19:01 PM: I still have my ticket, but I'm not booking anything in advance.
If all seems ok, I might consider making some last minute plans.
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Post by: nb on January 04, 2017, 07:31:22 AM: They anounced Wembly at the new year concert... (2016-12-31)

so maybe it will happen.
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Post by: Matthias on January 04, 2017, 06:15:15 PM: Quote from: Conscript on January 03, 2017, 10:19:01 PM
I still have my ticket, but I'm not booking anything in advance.
If all seems ok, I might consider making some last minute plans.

Same here.
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on January 04, 2017, 10:22:25 PM: They didn't forget it yet it seems!
https://twitter.com/xjapanofficial/status/816759618944659457
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Post by: JOECAI on January 06, 2017, 11:55:01 PM: Quote from: magucathy on December 30, 2016, 08:46:34 PM
Hello everyone!
I am wondering how many of you are going to the London Concert in March 2017.

I am still fighting with myself if I will take the risk again and again. (suffered 2 cancelled concerts till now :'( )
But after reading what happened with Yoshiki's show in Hong Kong yesterday... the decision is even more difficult to make.
I am a totally new fan but I would go if everything right.I bought the ticket just a few minutes ago.
Really hope the concert would be a success. :P
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Post by: magucathy on January 07, 2017, 01:45:39 PM: Thanks for the reply everyone. :D
I really want to go but only need to convince my husband to fly to London with me. ::)
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Post by: Matthias on January 24, 2017, 11:21:08 AM: Anyone got an idea what the betting odds for a cancelation are? ;) Last year the official cancelation arrived at february 3rd, so I have to wait at least untill that day has passed, before I'm gonna book my hotel and flight.
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on January 24, 2017, 05:17:31 PM: LOL we are also still waiting... According to mentions by official accounts, it looks much better than last year. According to information about the concert (schedule, VIP ticket information, travel packages, whatever other stuff) it looks disastrous, though. No promotion or media coverage AT. ALL. -_-
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Post by: denx on January 25, 2017, 12:09:21 PM: Yoshiki posted in instagram,6 weeks to go,xday
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Post by: Astralmind on January 25, 2017, 06:19:09 PM: Quote from: denx on January 25, 2017, 12:09:21 PM
Yoshiki posted in instagram,6 weeks to go,xday

That's not exactly great marketing lol ;) Postponed for 1 year, launched a documentary since and yet, no publicity whatsoever. Odd... really odd.
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Post by: Matthias on January 25, 2017, 07:26:36 PM: I'm not even sure if it's only the concert or if there's a showing of the movie, too. lol

By the way, has anyone of you received their e-tickets? I'm still waiting for an email from AXS.
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on January 25, 2017, 10:14:34 PM: I think it said that the etickets will be sent out only two weeks before the event takes place!

And yeah, posting some really boring banner doesn't really count a marketing. They can do better. But yeah, good to know that Yoshiki still remembers Xday I guess *headdesk*
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Post by: Kasumi on January 26, 2017, 06:37:16 AM: At least he did mention it at all! Maybe the promotion starts now... very last minute, but it wouldn't surprise me.

Edit: like this News article at least mentions the concert: http://natalie.mu/music/news/218291 (but it's actually talking about the We are X movie and soundtrack)
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Post by: Matthias on January 26, 2017, 11:18:41 AM: Quote from: AsukaMiyu on January 25, 2017, 10:14:34 PM
I think it said that the etickets will be sent out only two weeks before the event takes place!

I wonder why they are doing it that way? So if I won't have an email from them in mid-february I guess I should contact them.

If they concert takes place I'm curious what the setlist will be like. I expect it to be more of the same, but I'm really, really hoping for some variety and more songs (at least more as back in 2011 in europe).
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on January 26, 2017, 02:02:09 PM: I still want to hear Orgasm with Ode to Joy as they used to play! It was so much fun!
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Post by: Guruxo on January 26, 2017, 06:02:07 PM: Quote from: AsukaMiyu on January 26, 2017, 02:02:09 PM
I still want to hear Orgasm with Ode to Joy as they used to play! It was so much fun!

Yes! I'd love to see that played again ;D
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Post by: Matthias on January 26, 2017, 06:18:27 PM: Orgasm with Ode to Joy would be great. I'd also love to hear Phantom of Guilt, but that's not gonna happen. XD
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Post by: Matthias on February 01, 2017, 12:24:31 PM: So, e-ticket arrived, hotel and flight is booked.
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Post by: nb on February 01, 2017, 01:04:29 PM: Mutig! ;D
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Post by: Matthias on February 01, 2017, 01:40:58 PM: Quote from: nb on February 01, 2017, 01:04:29 PM
Mutig! ;D

or very, very stupid. ;)
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Post by: Crimson on February 01, 2017, 03:02:09 PM: Finally got the tickets. I'm cautiously optimistic now. Think I'll wait a few more days before I book the flight :P
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Post by: Guruxo on February 01, 2017, 07:21:21 PM: My dad just got an email with the tickets too! ;D It says on the email that there is a We Are X premiere before. Is this correct? I thought it was just going to be a concert this time and last year there was meant to be a film premiere.
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on February 01, 2017, 07:54:21 PM: Regarding We are X, I suppose they just didn't update the description LOL But of course I hope that they will still show it.

Aaaand also booked flight & hotel! ^__^ Since we are staying a bit longer, we'll have a nice London vacation even if X dare to cancel again. (If they dare doing that, I'm done with them, seriously. -_-)
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Post by: magucathy on February 01, 2017, 08:17:31 PM: Quote from: AsukaMiyu on February 01, 2017, 07:54:21 PM
Aaaand also booked flight & hotel! ^__^ Since we are staying a bit longer, we'll have a nice London vacation even if X dare to cancel again. (If they dare doing that, I'm done with them, seriously. -_-)

Ha...ha... hope you will have a nice London vacation no matter if X is going to happen or not.
I am still fighting with myself if I should go or not...
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on February 01, 2017, 08:46:33 PM: If it took place and you didn't go...would you feel sorry? Then you should go!!

I don't think they'll be back to Europe anytime soon (if ever) and this is for once a concert that's at least moderately appropriate for a band like X, that usually plays huge venues!
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Post by: Guruxo on February 01, 2017, 09:03:20 PM: I say you should go ;) Even if X do cancel, there's plenty of free things to do in London anyway ;D
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Post by: YoshToshBGosh on February 03, 2017, 03:35:03 AM: I can't make it, but I hope so much this concert is actually going to happen, so important for both fans and artists. Maybe X will be able to gain some momentum after that again, though I......sigh.....you know.
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Post by: Hyunkel on February 03, 2017, 10:14:16 AM: Not going either but I really hope it will happen and be a great concert! And then launch a proper reborn to X Japan :) One can only hope
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Post by: Matthias on February 03, 2017, 11:26:33 AM: Yes, a relaunch would be pretty good.

Release the songs recorded so far immediatley and start working on and recording new material. By the end of the year you can start a proper world tour (not what we had so far) and maybe mid-2018 you can release a new record ... yeah, that's not gonna happen lol
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Post by: nb on February 03, 2017, 06:02:54 PM: Quote from: magucathy on February 01, 2017, 08:17:31 PM
I am still fighting with myself if I should go or not...

Kick your husband's ass and get him and yourself on the way!
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Post by: Resonance on February 15, 2017, 08:31:07 PM: The #XDAY VIP Packages have been announced for March 4

https://www.facebook.com/XJapan/photos/a.669975649718291.1073741825.124298817619313/1199870610062123/?type=3

X JAPAN WEMBLEY ARENA VIP PACKAGES ON SALE NOW!
Limited Quantities Available!
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VIP SOUND CHECK UPGRADE* (add to existing ticket purchase)
£199

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• X Japan Pre-show Sound Check Experience
• Group Photo On Stage (Professional photographer will take photo)
• X Japan Hoodie
• X Japan T-shirt
• X Japan Tote Bag
• X Japan mystery silicon bracelet

* You need to purchase a separate ticket in order to participate in this VIP experience. If you do not have a ticket you will be declined entry into the VIP experience/sound check.

#XDAY IS MARCH 4!
X JAPAN LIVE at The SSE Arena, Wembley
http://bit.ly/XJapanWembley (http://bit.ly/XJapanWembley)

Soundcheck w/ VIP Entry: 4:00pm
Doors 5pm
Film 6pm
Concert 8:30pm

(https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16603116_1199870610062123_1333249174453446212_n.jpg?oh=8e9f7942e4821857c310983db2ce3a90&oe=5902FCF5)
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Post by: Conscript on February 15, 2017, 11:08:55 PM: Has anyone who has ordered a paper ticket received it yet?
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Post by: Matthias on February 16, 2017, 10:26:31 AM: The packages are pretty expensive for what you get, at least in my opinion. Would like to see the hoodie and the shirt-design.
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Post by: nb on February 16, 2017, 11:23:11 AM: or the MYSTERY silicon bracelet ;D
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Post by: CreepyKlutz on February 16, 2017, 11:04:26 PM: Might as well thrown in a Meet & Greet for those prices
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Post by: reverieecho on February 17, 2017, 07:23:30 AM: The VIP package is definitely going to cost more than £299.00 if there's a meet & greet ;D

Film: 6:00pm - Exclusive 60-minute Cut of "We Are X" with Deleted Scenes

Deleted Scenes. Interesting.

Wonder if they will do a preview of the NEW songs on the 'new' album, or recording the audience sining KTS again (since the album is 90% done there's room for more).

This concert is not sold out yet so I have been thinking of attending & visiting London on the side, but I can't take a leave from work. Real life priorities ::)
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Post by: vash-chan on February 17, 2017, 01:58:35 PM: Quote from: CreepyKlutz on February 16, 2017, 11:04:26 PM
Might as well thrown in a Meet & Greet for those prices

Yeah my thoughts exactly D:

Side note, I would definitely like to check out the deleted scenes. Unless they put them on the DVD...? Maybe for a special edition...
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Post by: Kasumi on February 17, 2017, 07:22:26 PM: Quote from: nb on February 03, 2017, 06:02:54 PM
Quote from: magucathy on February 01, 2017, 08:17:31 PM
I am still fighting with myself if I should go or not...

Kick your husband's ass and get him and yourself on the way!
Maybe I should do the same. :)
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Post by: Guruxo on February 17, 2017, 11:48:18 PM: I won't be getting a VIP ticket but I'm still SO excited for it! I think they announced the VIP tickets a little late though coz it's less than a month till the actual event... ???
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Post by: nb on February 18, 2017, 11:11:57 AM: Quote from: Kasumi on February 17, 2017, 07:22:26 PM
Quote from: nb on February 03, 2017, 06:02:54 PM
Quote from: magucathy on February 01, 2017, 08:17:31 PM
I am still fighting with myself if I should go or not...

Kick your husband's ass and get him and yourself on the way!
Maybe I should do the same. :)

but... I would go, even if you wouldn't kick me... 8)
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on February 22, 2017, 06:29:28 AM: FINALLY we are getting a message video by the band! THE WHOLE BAND!!! :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICf2Kjn_U0s

I admit that I'm slightly excited now. :P
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Post by: Kurenai_Akari on February 22, 2017, 11:43:08 AM: Quote from: AsukaMiyu on February 22, 2017, 06:29:28 AM
FINALLY we are getting a message video by the band! THE WHOLE BAND!!! :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICf2Kjn_U0s

I admit that I'm slightly excited now. :P

Ahhhhh~ I love how everyone's smiling & looking healthy in the video. I feel pretty hopeful for you Wembley goers.
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Post by: Hyunkel on February 22, 2017, 01:54:11 PM: Finally a positive message! And from the whole band!
Good news indeed! Enjoy the show :)
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Post by: magucathy on February 22, 2017, 07:42:12 PM: They should release the video a month ago...
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on February 22, 2017, 07:47:52 PM: Quote from: magucathy on February 22, 2017, 07:42:12 PM
They should release the video a month ago...

Indeed. -_- So many friends are like "Woah, now I feel like going!!! But everything is too expensive now... -_-"
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Post by: nb on February 22, 2017, 09:17:58 PM: awwwww,

and they have humor. liked the video (they're not taking themselves so seriously)
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Post by: Matthias on February 23, 2017, 06:41:45 AM: Thanks for posting that video. Would have been good if they'd have done more of that in the last weeks/months to promote the concert. But not gonna complain, as you don't really see them all together that often. ;)
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Post by: magucathy on February 23, 2017, 07:27:51 AM: Quote from: AsukaMiyu on February 22, 2017, 07:47:52 PM
Quote from: magucathy on February 22, 2017, 07:42:12 PM
They should release the video a month ago...

Indeed. -_- So many friends are like "Woah, now I feel like going!!! But everything is too expensive now... -_-"

Yes, exactly. The price of the flight is much more expensive now. :-(
still need to convince my husband to fly with me, going alone to London is kind of boring.
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Post by: Kasumi on February 23, 2017, 02:59:26 PM: Quote from: Matthias on February 23, 2017, 06:41:45 AM
Thanks for posting that video. Would have been good if they'd have done more of that in the last weeks/months to promote the concert. But not gonna complain, as you don't really see them all together that often. ;)
Agreed. :) Thanks again for posting.

I laughed a little at 0:19 "Nobody would believe that..."
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Post by: Conscript on February 23, 2017, 09:06:49 PM: I received my ticket today! I wasnt actually planning on going because I have not made any arrangements yet. But after discussing it with my wife, we are actually making plans.. I'm getting damn excited! :D
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Post by: reverieecho on February 24, 2017, 03:11:50 AM: Have faith that the show's going to happen. ;D

Also, there's a lucky draw. What a late notice but why not.

Win signed X Japan drumsticks and tickets to their Wembley show
http://teamrock.com/competitions/win-signed-x-japan-drumsticks-and-tickets-to-their-wembley-show?publishedAt=2017-02-22 (http://teamrock.com/competitions/win-signed-x-japan-drumsticks-and-tickets-to-their-wembley-show?publishedAt=2017-02-22)

Good luck guys!
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Post by: nb on February 24, 2017, 06:43:18 AM: thx for teh link. :)
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Post by: nb on February 24, 2017, 09:40:35 PM: So finally,

magucathy, Kasumi and myself are going too! 8)

Just received our three tickets. FUCK YEAH!

Will see you all in London. We are flying an saturday.

(https://68.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lnmplo1RDt1qaun33.gif)
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Post by: magucathy on February 24, 2017, 11:25:10 PM: Quote from: nb on February 24, 2017, 09:40:35 PM
So finally,

magucathy, Kasumi and myself are going too! 8)

Just received our three tickets. FUCK YEAH!

Will see you all in London. We are flying an saturday.

I still can't believe that we are really going to the concert. :-) Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!
See, that promotion video worked beautifully, to convince people to buy the tickets in the last minute.
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Post by: mC on February 24, 2017, 11:35:58 PM: To say I am jealous of all of those that can attend this concert is an understatement...

And to those that will also be able to go to the signing at HMV the day before...WOW!
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Post by: nb on February 24, 2017, 11:39:20 PM: Quote from: magucathy on February 24, 2017, 11:25:10 PM
See, that promotion video worked beautifully, to convince people to buy the tickets in the last minute.

absolutely!

I'm so damn overexcited

(https://media.giphy.com/media/2jvTUpp8WO1pu/giphy.gif)
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Post by: magucathy on February 25, 2017, 12:09:58 AM: Quote from: mC on February 24, 2017, 11:35:58 PM
To say I am jealous of all of those that can attend this concert is an understatement...

And to those that will also be able to go to the signing at HMV the day before...WOW!

nb and I have been struggling if we should go to the concert or not since some time. Since we live in Germany, there's cost for the flights and the hotel in such an expensive city...... at the end, we say 'fuck it' and ordered the concert tickets together.
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Post by: Kurenai_Akari on February 25, 2017, 08:07:23 AM: Have fun guys!! (> w <)/
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Post by: Kasumi on February 25, 2017, 10:31:38 AM: Yes we are going! 8>.<8 Sooooooooo exciting.

We are sitting here like:

(http://i.imgur.com/UQIvtpi.gif)
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on February 25, 2017, 01:01:41 PM: Yay, awesome!!! See you there, guys!! :)
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Post by: CapitanAdamo on February 26, 2017, 06:25:33 PM: Did anyone else buy the VIP + ticket package? I did and have been trying to get info from the VIP company One Live Media on the specifics of the premium seats before finally selling away my current A4 seats pair, but their response time is atrocious. My last email to them was Wednesday 10 minutes after finally even receiving a response at all after a week of waiting when emailing them the day the VIP package went up, but I've yet to receive a response.
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Post by: Matthias on February 27, 2017, 08:51:41 AM: Short question. Does anyone know, if you can pay for the merchandise inside of the arena by credit card or only by cash?
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Post by: nb on February 27, 2017, 11:27:33 AM: don't know but want to know.
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Post by: Crimson on February 27, 2017, 01:39:56 PM: The website says you can pay with contactless cards, but I don't know if we can then assume you can pay with all cards? Anyway it also says there are ATMs inside the venue, so I guess you could get cash if needed.
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Post by: Kasumi on February 27, 2017, 03:43:11 PM: Quote from: Crimson on February 27, 2017, 01:39:56 PM
The website says you can pay with contactless cards, but I don't know if we can then assume you can pay with all cards? Anyway it also says there are ATMs inside the venue, so I guess you could get cash if needed.

Ah thanks for the information. That might be helpful.

@ CapitanAdamo: Nope, luckily we didn't.
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Post by: Guruxo on February 27, 2017, 03:44:39 PM: Do you think we can just pay by cash or will it be cards only? I was thinking about only taking the money I need for the merch I want...
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Post by: magucathy on February 27, 2017, 06:05:53 PM: Quote from: Guruxo on February 27, 2017, 03:44:39 PM
Do you think we can just pay by cash or will it be cards only? I was thinking about only taking the money I need for the merch I want...

Just be on the safe side, I will bring cash if I were you.
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Post by: Joker on February 27, 2017, 06:40:59 PM: Did you notice they stopped announcing the album release on the concert?
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Post by: Mytrhil Taralom on February 27, 2017, 07:21:17 PM: I'll be there :D finally booked our traintickets to Brussels last Friday. From there on we bought the travel package. I'm so very eXcited :3
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Post by: Matthias on February 27, 2017, 07:40:04 PM: Quote from: Crimson on February 27, 2017, 01:39:56 PM
The website says you can pay with contactless cards, but I don't know if we can then assume you can pay with all cards? Anyway it also says there are ATMs inside the venue, so I guess you could get cash if needed.

Thanks, that's good to know. Not that I am planning on buying thaaat much merchandise, but if there's something nice ... ;)
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on February 27, 2017, 07:42:41 PM: Matthias, did you see the merch they posted? Seeing that makes me think that I won't need any cash for merch........ LOL
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Post by: magucathy on February 27, 2017, 07:54:38 PM: Quote from: AsukaMiyu on February 27, 2017, 07:42:41 PM
Matthias, did you see the merch they posted? Seeing that makes me think that I won't need any cash for merch........ LOL

Do you mean the #shop# on their website? If yes, I don't think I will need anything.
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Post by: reverieecho on February 27, 2017, 07:56:43 PM: Quote from: Joker on February 27, 2017, 06:40:59 PM
Did you notice they stopped announcing the album release on the concert?

According to Yoshiki at the Metal Hammer Facebook Live Q&A, it's not done yet.
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Post by: nb on February 27, 2017, 08:02:58 PM: Quote from: Joker on February 27, 2017, 06:40:59 PM
Did you notice they stopped announcing the album release on the concert?

of course yoshiki-kun stopped announcing it. 'cause it's not done. as we all know.

does anyone really thought he will release it in march? then maybe he/she must be new to X.
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Post by: Matthias on February 27, 2017, 08:05:20 PM: Quote from: AsukaMiyu on February 27, 2017, 07:42:41 PM
Matthias, did you see the merch they posted? Seeing that makes me think that I won't need any cash for merch........ LOL

No I haven't. Well I have seen the merch in their online shop, but I hope they'll make some good stuff for the concert.

And not something like this
https://shop.xjapanmusic.com/products/born-to-be-free-t-shirt
which is an insolence.
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Post by: Crimson on February 27, 2017, 08:05:48 PM: He said he'll work on the album tonight ;D
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Post by: Crimson on February 27, 2017, 08:14:40 PM: Quote from: Matthias on February 27, 2017, 08:05:20 PM
Quote from: AsukaMiyu on February 27, 2017, 07:42:41 PM
Matthias, did you see the merch they posted? Seeing that makes me think that I won't need any cash for merch........ LOL

No I haven't. Well I have seen the merch in their online shop, but I hope they'll make some good stuff for the concert.

And not something like this
https://shop.xjapanmusic.com/products/born-to-be-free-t-shirt
which is an insolence.

Well the merch for this concert appears to be equally uninspired. I can't figure out where I saw it though, can't find it now.
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Post by: nb on February 27, 2017, 08:15:39 PM: We are staying at the Wembley Travelodge Hotel.

...anyone else?
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on February 27, 2017, 08:18:12 PM: Here's a direct link to the merch, I still had it open in a tab lol

https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/16991860_1207865725929278_1544689464288570644_o.jpg?oh=e83dff916d4935e54cd0357b582eee8b&oe=5928E603
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Post by: Kasumi on February 27, 2017, 08:21:05 PM: Quote from: Crimson on February 27, 2017, 08:05:48 PM
He said he'll work on the album tonight ;D
Really? O.ò Please stop it... I'm okay with the album coming out later. I didn't expected it this early anyway...
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Post by: Matthias on February 27, 2017, 08:21:56 PM: Quote from: AsukaMiyu on February 27, 2017, 08:18:12 PM
Here's a direct link to the merch, I still had it open in a tab lol

https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/16991860_1207865725929278_1544689464288570644_o.jpg?oh=e83dff916d4935e54cd0357b582eee8b&oe=5928E603

Thanks. Well, guess I won't be buying that much lol The hoodie at least looks okay.
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Post by: Kasumi on February 27, 2017, 08:25:06 PM: Quote from: AsukaMiyu on February 27, 2017, 08:18:12 PM
Here's a direct link to the merch, I still had it open in a tab lol

https://scontent-frt3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/16991860_1207865725929278_1544689464288570644_o.jpg?oh=e83dff916d4935e54cd0357b582eee8b&oe=5928E603
Thx for the link. Hmm seems like I don't need more than 25£.
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on February 27, 2017, 08:25:36 PM: LOOOOOOOOL, guys! Apparently the post with the merch was taken down. XD
Probably they didn't like all the negative comments. :P

And yeah, the 'normal' shirt and the hoodie look okay but I'm not sure if i'm willing to spend so much money on that...
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Post by: magucathy on February 27, 2017, 08:27:45 PM: Quote from: AsukaMiyu on February 27, 2017, 08:25:36 PM
LOOOOOOOOL, guys! Apparently the post with the merch was taken down. XD
Probably they didn't like all the negative comments. :P

And yeah, the 'normal' shirt and the hoodie look okay but I'm not sure if i'm willing to spend so much money on that...

Thanks for the link. I don't think I need anything. Sorry but everything looks cheap IMO.
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Post by: magucathy on February 27, 2017, 08:29:59 PM: Quote from: Crimson on February 27, 2017, 08:05:48 PM
He said he'll work on the album tonight ;D

Ha...ha... is it another joke? LOL
Again, unless I have the album in my hands, I don't believe Yoshiki anymore.
Didn't he say the album is almost finish since x year(s) ago?
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Post by: Crimson on February 27, 2017, 08:31:32 PM: Quote from: Kasumi on February 27, 2017, 08:21:05 PM
Really? O.ò Please stop it... I'm okay with the album coming out later. I didn't expected it this early anyway...

Think he said he was mixing the other version of La Venus. Apparently on 3 different continents in 3 days. 8)

I don't know what I expect anymore. I'm thrilled that the concert seems to actually happen and the soundtrack will have new(-ish) songs. I can wait a few more...years...for the album.
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Post by: nb on February 27, 2017, 08:32:06 PM: (https://i.imgur.com/BantFVi.jpg)
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Post by: Crimson on February 27, 2017, 08:36:59 PM: Haha no wonder I couldn't find it if they took it down. I was really hoping to buy some stuff as they have often had really nice merch for other concerts, but this is just not something I'm willing to pay for :-[ The hoodie is kinda alright, but not really something I'm about to fork over £50 for.
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Post by: Crimson on February 27, 2017, 09:08:34 PM: Just printed concert tickets, movie ticket, HMV signing ticket, plane ticket... Think I'm just about ready to go 8)

Really getting excited now :P Anyone else going to the movie thing tomorrow? ;D
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on February 27, 2017, 09:11:22 PM: Only getting to London later this week, so no movie for me. :(
I'm afraid it will take quite some more time until I'm able to see the whole movie. >_<
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Post by: Guruxo on February 27, 2017, 09:28:35 PM: I won't be going to see the movie at any of the showings because they're playing it before the concert (with deleted scenes ;D )
Also, I agree that the merch is VERY expensive for what it is... £10 for wristbands?!? Are you serious?!? :o I'll probably only get the La Venus T-Shirt since it's the only design I really like...
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Post by: nb on February 27, 2017, 09:30:45 PM: Quote from: reverieecho on February 27, 2017, 07:56:43 PM
Quote from: Joker on February 27, 2017, 06:40:59 PM
Did you notice they stopped announcing the album release on the concert?

According to Yoshiki at the Metal Hammer Facebook Live Q&A, it's not done yet.

"...next few ... or severel month. I promise!"
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Post by: Guruxo on February 27, 2017, 09:42:39 PM: Quote from: nb on February 27, 2017, 09:30:45 PM
Quote from: reverieecho on February 27, 2017, 07:56:43 PM
Quote from: Joker on February 27, 2017, 06:40:59 PM
Did you notice they stopped announcing the album release on the concert?

According to Yoshiki at the Metal Hammer Facebook Live Q&A, it's not done yet.

"...next few ... or severel month. I promise!"

Yeah right.... ;)
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Post by: Crimson on February 27, 2017, 10:09:09 PM: But the version they're showing at the concert is shorter than the normal version, isn't it? Makes you think that by "deleted scenes" they mean that they deleted some scenes :P I'm mainly going tomorrow for the Q&A - who would miss the opportunity to actually see Yoshiki give the same answers to the same questions ;D
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Post by: nb on February 27, 2017, 10:39:13 PM: plz, can you ask pata about his cat? =^.^=

lol'd => deleted szenes = they deleted some szenes. and yes, it's a "special" cut.
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Post by: Crimson on February 27, 2017, 11:04:28 PM: I can't imagine Pata would even be there tomorrow. And I can't really see myself asking any kind of questions. I'm awfully shy, don't know if I'll even manage to mumble anything at the signing or if I'll just stand there paralyzed with fear :-\ What do we want to know about the cat? :-[
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Post by: CapitanAdamo on February 27, 2017, 11:32:49 PM: Quote from: Crimson on February 27, 2017, 09:08:34 PM
Just printed concert tickets, movie ticket, HMV signing ticket, plane ticket... Think I'm just about ready to go 8)

Really getting excited now :P Anyone else going to the movie thing tomorrow? ;D

I would have gone to the movie but I already saw it at SXSW and when Yoshiki came back to Austin again for a QA showing. I'm less interested in seeing it again so soon, but somewhat interested if the film showing at the event is actually somewhat different. Otherwise, I may pick up the Blu-Ray so I can show it to a few friends after we get back. Plus it was pretty cool to see my wife and I in the VIP section when they show footage from the MSG concert. ^_^
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Post by: Joker on February 28, 2017, 12:47:03 AM: Quote from: reverieecho on February 27, 2017, 07:56:43 PM
Quote from: Joker on February 27, 2017, 06:40:59 PM
Did you notice they stopped announcing the album release on the concert?

According to Yoshiki at the Metal Hammer Facebook Live Q&A, it's not done yet.

So unexpected. /s

10 years is not enough for Yoshiki to record an album while he is too busy inflating his ego.
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Post by: Guruxo on February 28, 2017, 07:22:57 AM: Quote from: nb on February 27, 2017, 10:39:13 PM
plz, can you ask pata about his cat? =^.^=

lol'd => deleted szenes = they deleted some szenes. and yes, it's a "special" cut.

Ohhh! ;D I thought 'deleted scenes' meant they added some scenes that weren't originally meant to be there! Oops! :P
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Post by: reverieecho on February 28, 2017, 09:27:33 AM: Quote from: Joker on February 28, 2017, 12:47:03 AM
Quote from: reverieecho on February 27, 2017, 07:56:43 PM
Quote from: Joker on February 27, 2017, 06:40:59 PM
Did you notice they stopped announcing the album release on the concert?

According to Yoshiki at the Metal Hammer Facebook Live Q&A, it's not done yet.

So unexpected. /s

10 years is not enough for Yoshiki to record an album while he is too busy inflating his ego.

A new album after 21 years - enough time to raise a child & send him/her to college! Several months more? No big deal. ::)
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Post by: reverieecho on February 28, 2017, 09:34:11 AM: Quote from: Crimson on February 27, 2017, 10:09:09 PM
But the version they're showing at the concert is shorter than the normal version, isn't it? Makes you think that by "deleted scenes" they mean that they deleted some scenes :P I'm mainly going tomorrow for the Q&A - who would miss the opportunity to actually see Yoshiki give the same answers to the same questions ;D

Coming soon & I promise, same old answers ;D I'd love to know if Amethyst will be included in the new album. That's the only VUK song Toshl hasn't sung, no?
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Post by: Guruxo on February 28, 2017, 04:05:41 PM: If you're in the UK you might be able to see We Are X on Thursday 2nd March. It's only on that night and it's in a lot of different cities. I managed to find one where I live, so it's just a matter of me persuading my parents to take me now ;D
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Post by: Kasumi on February 28, 2017, 05:27:19 PM: Quote from: Crimson on February 27, 2017, 10:09:09 PM
But the version they're showing at the concert is shorter than the normal version, isn't it? Makes you think that by "deleted scenes" they mean that they deleted some scenes :P I'm mainly going tomorrow for the Q&A - who would miss the opportunity to actually see Yoshiki give the same answers to the same questions ;D
I didn't realized this until you mentioned it... Yes it is. Weird. :o
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Post by: Guruxo on February 28, 2017, 06:06:48 PM: Quote from: Kasumi on February 28, 2017, 05:27:19 PM
Quote from: Crimson on February 27, 2017, 10:09:09 PM
But the version they're showing at the concert is shorter than the normal version, isn't it? Makes you think that by "deleted scenes" they mean that they deleted some scenes :P I'm mainly going tomorrow for the Q&A - who would miss the opportunity to actually see Yoshiki give the same answers to the same questions ;D
I didn't realized this until you mentioned it... Yes it is. Weird. :o

Mhm. I agree. I honestly thought they'd show the full version at the concert, since it is y'know XDAY :-\
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Post by: nb on February 28, 2017, 07:59:38 PM: in the first place (last year) it was announced that they will show the full movie, for sure.
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Post by: MillieQOF on February 28, 2017, 09:05:12 PM: What's up party people, it seems like I'm going!
Just convinced my bf to join so we just booked the flight and hotel. If they cancel we can at least have a nice day in London :'D

When I first started listening to X Japan as a teenager I would legit just break down and cry randomly because I knew that I had missed my chance to ever see them. I can't believe it might actually be happening now!
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on February 28, 2017, 09:20:34 PM: YESSS! One more (longterm!) X-Freak!! :D

Now that I'm already off work for the London trip, I can finally enjoy looking forward to the event! ^__^
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Post by: nb on March 02, 2017, 06:53:42 AM: omg,
i've dreamed this night from the concert. Over and over again in different versions.
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Post by: nb on March 02, 2017, 09:10:16 PM: so guys,

guess what? setlist.

what do you think they will play?

i'll start:

Rusty Nail
Born To Be Free
Without You
Kiss The Sky
Beneath The Skin
Jade
I.V.
Hero
Forever Love
Longing
La Venus
Say Anything
X
hopefully Rose of Pain, Orgazm and Kurenai with Sug!zo playing violine
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Post by: magucathy on March 02, 2017, 09:30:05 PM: What I think they will play and what I want them to play is not the same. ;)
So I will start with what I think they will play:

Rusty Nail
Born to be Free
Without You
Jade
Forever Love
La Venus
Art of Life
Kunerai
I.V.
Endless Rain
X
Say Anything

With Yoshiki's drum/paino solo, Pata/ Sugizo/Heath Solo inbetween.

I wish they will play Rose of Pain, Voiceless screaming, I will kill you, Unfinished ::)
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Post by: mC on March 03, 2017, 07:22:35 AM: Hmmmm, I am not too sure what they will play.

Not including La Venus, it would be nice to hear at least two new songs we have heard before.

I think they will play Hero and Beneath the Skin tomorrow...I wonder if we will be hearing some form of Angel again?
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Post by: Kasumi on March 03, 2017, 03:51:39 PM: They will definitely play "La Venus" and some classics like "X", "Endless Rain", "Kurenai". You know them. ;)

As for the rest... maybe "Born to be free", "Jade", "Kiss the Sky", "I.V.", "Without you", "Forever Love" aaaand I don't know...
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Post by: Guruxo on March 03, 2017, 04:35:55 PM: I know there's no chance they'll play these, but I wish they'd play stuff like Alive, Celebration, Sadistic Desire and Stab Me In The Back.
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Post by: Youzu1982 on March 03, 2017, 05:10:37 PM: Hi guys, I bought 2 tickets last year and hoped I can go to the live with a girl together, unfortunately it won't happen... And most of my friends are busy tomorrow. So now I have one ticket very close to the stage available. I can't be bothered to sell it at this time, just wonder if anyone here in London or UK who want to see the show and hasn't got a ticket yet, I would happy to give it away. Please reply me if you are interested, best wishes guys, we are X!
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Post by: nb on March 03, 2017, 07:33:32 PM: Quote from: Guruxo on March 03, 2017, 04:35:55 PM
I know there's no chance they'll play these, but I wish they'd play stuff like Alive, Celebration, Sadistic Desire and Stab Me In The Back.

I want to hear FEEL ME TONIGHT, BREAK THE DARKNESS, DRAIN, BLUE BLOOD and VOICELESS SCREAMING... :'(
_{and - hate me for this - i really want to hear DESPERATE ANGEL}
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Post by: Matthias on March 03, 2017, 07:57:06 PM: Pretty sure you'll get to hear DRAIN.
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Post by: Guruxo on March 03, 2017, 07:59:28 PM: Quote from: nb on March 03, 2017, 07:33:32 PM
Quote from: Guruxo on March 03, 2017, 04:35:55 PM
I know there's no chance they'll play these, but I wish they'd play stuff like Alive, Celebration, Sadistic Desire and Stab Me In The Back.

I want to hear FEEL ME TONIGHT, BREAK THE DARKNESS, DRAIN, BLUE BLOOD and VOICELESS SCREAMING... :'(
_{and - hate me for this - i really want to hear DESPERATE ANGEL}

Agreed! I like Desperate Angel haha ;D I really just want them to play old X songs again, though I won't be disappointed if they don't.
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Post by: mC on March 03, 2017, 09:29:12 PM: Quote from: Matthias on March 03, 2017, 07:57:06 PM
Pretty sure you'll get to hear DRAIN.

LOL
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Post by: Kasumi on March 04, 2017, 09:15:49 AM: We are.... on our way to London. (ㆁωㆁ*)
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Post by: AsukaMiyu on March 04, 2017, 09:58:30 AM: Today is the day...!!! See you all later!! <3
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Post by: Joker on March 04, 2017, 12:36:18 PM: Quote from: Matthias on March 03, 2017, 07:57:06 PM
Pretty sure you'll get to hear DRAIN.

Yes. I hope I'm wrong, but I feel that it will be the same setlist as 2014 plus La Venus.
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Post by: Hyunkel on March 04, 2017, 07:20:59 PM: Not about the concert in itself but I just stumble upon an article in Le Monde (a very known french newspaper).

I'd never thought I'd find such an article in that newspaper, makes me happy :)

http://www.lemonde.fr/pixels/visuel/2017/03/04/grosses-guitares-maquillage-et-stades-bondes-x-japan-le-groupe-aussi-legendaire-que-meconnu_5089437_4408996.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_source=Twitter&utm_term=Autofeed#link_time=1488653993
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Post by: mC on March 04, 2017, 07:49:49 PM: Been following the tweets on Twitter. So far the setlist is, (not confirmed!):

1. Rusty Nail
2. Hero
3. Jade
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Post by: Kasumi on March 04, 2017, 11:53:27 PM: It. Was. AWESOME.
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Post by: mC on March 05, 2017, 12:01:36 AM: Beyond jealous! Highlights?
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Post by: Camazotz on March 05, 2017, 12:17:07 AM: Loved it! But is it just me who thinks they should rename the documentary to 'we are Yoshiki'?
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Post by: Kasumi on March 05, 2017, 12:19:46 AM: Drain - we headbanged sooooooo hard
La Venus - sounded lovely live
Kurenai - such a fucking perfect song...
X - we screamed like mad

Yoshiki covered Queen and David Bowie on piano

Endless Rain... okay I admit it. I just say this because it's one of my favs
Art of Life - Toshi hit that last note just perfectly... and damn Toshi can sing...
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Post by: magucathy on March 05, 2017, 12:36:17 AM: Kasumi, nb and I had such a great time. We head banged so much ;D ;D ;D
I have been screaming, singing and jumping the whole time. I don't think I can talk tomorrow. ::)
Toshi's performance was good. I was surprised that they played almost all the "new" songs.
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Post by: magucathy on March 05, 2017, 12:39:31 AM: One more thing, I saw a very old English couple (not sure if they are English but they have the English look) at the concert! I guess they are both over 75, maybe even older.
Respect! 8)
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Post by: nb on March 05, 2017, 12:44:43 AM: Magucathy, very glad to finally meet you in person. It was such a great show.
And I cried like a 14 year old girl the whole first quarter :D

Please can you post your setlist?

Which was the new song? There was one song I haven't heard before.

And yes, Camazotz, we are x is all about yoshiki, but I watched it already last year.
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Post by: nb on March 05, 2017, 12:54:49 AM: Sadly but expected they played no songs from vanishing vision and jealousy (say anything didn't count)

And did you see Sugizo? He was posing like a RockStar (haha) the whole show. It was really amazing to watch him.
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Post by: Joker on March 05, 2017, 12:55:49 AM: Quote from: Camazotz on March 05, 2017, 12:17:07 AM
But is it just me who thinks they should rename the documentary to 'we are Yoshiki'?

No.
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Post by: Kasumi on March 05, 2017, 01:08:38 AM: I forgot to note that some random dude in the audience really loves Yoshiki. And the overall interaction with the audience was very nice. Toshi is sooo cool and relaxed when talking. ^^
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Post by: reverieecho on March 05, 2017, 03:28:06 AM: Watched the live broadcast, it was amazing! The camera angles and all that. Love that it opens with Rusty Nail and ends with Art of Life. Haven't been too fond of their new songs but they all sounded good in this concert, especially Beneath The Skin. Say Anything was a pleasant surprise (all thanks to Toshl, LOL)

Xplosion posted the official setlist on Twitter.
(https://i.imgsafe.org/b887019e49.jpg)

The cameras focused on the audiences half the time, wonder if anyone of you were filmed ;D

Must not think twice going to their concert given the chance next time.
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Post by: Joker on March 05, 2017, 05:27:28 AM: Watched the WOWOW broadcast, and I never thought this boring setlist would make an awesome concert like it was.

They were really powerful, their interaction with the audience was nice (I lol'd at the jokes about the album delay). Beneath the Skin and Sugizo playing Life on Mars were the highlights for me.
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Post by: Mytrhil Taralom on March 05, 2017, 10:36:04 AM: The concert was awesome, I had a blast! To the girl who recognised me from the forum, thank you for saying hi! I'm sorry I didn't talk more to you but we were a little confused about whether the concert was finished or not... ^^"
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Post by: Guruxo on March 05, 2017, 02:14:08 PM: X Japan were AMAZING! I'm so glad we got to hear Art of Life, however my favourite bit of the concert was when Yoshiki talked about X's indie era and everyone sang Endless Rain. ;D I almost cried haha
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Post by: magucathy on March 05, 2017, 05:23:08 PM: Quote from: nb on March 05, 2017, 12:44:43 AM
Magucathy, very glad to finally meet you in person. It was such a great show.
And I cried like a 14 year old girl the whole first quarter :D

Ha! That's the reason you didn't head bang in the beginning because you were busy crying. LOL
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Post by: Conscript on March 05, 2017, 08:19:49 PM: Just got back home.
I had an amazing time at the concert. My neck still hurts from all the headbanging! I'm so glad I went through the trouble to get there.
Lets hope they come back to perform in London with some awesome new songs from the ¨new¨ album.
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Post by: nb on March 05, 2017, 08:29:13 PM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRpz-aGx46E

Here are some more videos. https://www.youtube.com/user/Soralella71/videos

non of them are from me
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Post by: nb on March 05, 2017, 09:02:59 PM: Quote from: magucathy on March 05, 2017, 05:23:08 PM
Quote from: nb on March 05, 2017, 12:44:43 AM
Magucathy, very glad to finally meet you in person. It was such a great show.
And I cried like a 14 year old girl the whole first quarter :D

Ha! That's the reason you didn't head bang in the beginning because you were busy crying. LOL

shut up! ;D ;D indeed, i have to calm down. i don't know why I was so overwhelmed by my feelings. ... it's just as I said: I'm a 14 year old girl ::)
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Post by: hyde26 on March 05, 2017, 11:50:16 PM: If anyone wants the full concert, let me know. Ill upload it, however its 30gb but it's all I have until a smaller size is uploaded :-)
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Post by: Kurenai_Akari on March 06, 2017, 01:55:12 AM: Quote from: hyde26 on March 05, 2017, 11:50:16 PM
If anyone wants the full concert, let me know. Ill upload it, however its 30gb but it's all I have until a smaller size is uploaded :-)
I want it, I need it please.

Also, did any of you guys get the We Are X soundtrack & got the ToshI sticker/card thing?
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Post by: hyde26 on March 06, 2017, 02:20:17 AM: Ok, I will upload it tonight. Should be online by tomorrow :-)
Title: Re: London Concert 2017, anyone?
Post by: Kurenai_Akari on March 06, 2017, 04:18:45 AM: Quote from: hyde26 on March 06, 2017, 02:20:17 AM
Ok, I will upload it tonight. Should be online by tomorrow :-)
Sweet. Thank you!
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Post by: nb on March 06, 2017, 06:58:45 AM: The full concert is on jpopsuki. It's the WOWOW broadcast (which is about 30GB)

Also here is the complete setlist, which is a little bit more as they've planned ;)

Setlist
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1. RUSTY NAIL
2. HERO
3. JADE
4. KISS THE SKY
5. Beneath the Skin
6. PATA Solo
7. HEATH Solo
8. DRAIN
9. SUGIZO Violin Solo ～ Life On Mars? (David Bowie cover)
10. La Venus
11. Say Anything (Acoustic version, first verse and chorus only)
12. Born to Be Free
13. Kurenai

Encore:
14. YOSHIKI Piano Solo ～ Moonlight Sonata (Ludwig van Beethoven cover)
15. YOSHIKI Drum Solo
16. Without You
17. I.V.
18. X

Encore 2:
19. Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen cover) (Piano)
20. Space Oddity (David Bowie cover) (Piano)
21. ENDLESS RAIN
22. Violin～Piano
23. ART OF LIFE (2nd & 3rd movement)
Title: Re: London Concert 2017, anyone?
Post by: Matthias on March 06, 2017, 07:12:12 AM: Was a really good concert. I'm not the biggest fan of some of the new songs, but when you are at the concert and experience them there (+ the stage show) I enjoyed them. Of course for me it would have been even better if they'd have played more old songs, but I'm not gonna complain. I had a lot of fun and it was the best X Japan concert I have visited. The ones in 2011 have their special place, because it were the first ones I saw, but if I had to compare them, which ones delivered more ... it would be the one in wembley.

Showing the movie before the concert was a nice idea and the transition from the movie directly to the concert was well done *thumbs up*. The merchandise wasn't that great, so I didn't buy anything.
Title: Re: London Concert 2017, anyone?
Post by: nb on March 06, 2017, 08:45:30 AM: Quote from: Babak on March 06, 2017, 07:22:51 AM
Quote from: nb on March 06, 2017, 06:58:45 AM
The full concert is on jpopsuki. It's the WOWOW broadcast (which is about 30GB)

Jpopsuki 2.0? Seems like it's invite-only site :(

yes, unfortunately it now is. But we can find a way to let you get the concert ;)
Title: Re: London Concert 2017, anyone?
Post by: Babak on March 06, 2017, 09:35:22 AM: I'd be grateful for at least 1 million years, that I can guarantee! :D
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Post by: tm22uk on March 06, 2017, 10:24:22 AM: Hello,

Just registered with the forum. Been to Wembley on Saturday - first X-show ever - and to say it was epic is too small a word!

I have been talking to some other fans there who were aware of the wowow broadcast and wanted to see this, too, to re-live the beauty of the event.

jpopsuki seems to be the only place where this is available at present, any chance someone can set up a download link or provide an invite for jpopsuki?

Would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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Post by: darkcat21 on March 06, 2017, 10:46:22 AM: Quote from: Babak on March 06, 2017, 05:56:10 AM
Oh please I'd love to have it too!

The concert was just beyond all expectations, can't believe i FINALLY got to see X!
Long time no see!
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Post by: nb on March 06, 2017, 11:18:31 AM: hi babak, hi tm22uk,

i'll see what i can do. i have to put it somewhere first. but 30gb takes a while. stay tuned. 8)
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Post by: tm22uk on March 06, 2017, 11:29:31 AM: That's great, many thanks! I can imagine that big a file will take a while...hey that rhymes...

Take your time!

Also thanks regarding your reply about the bloody letters...hope this goes away soon!
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Post by: Hyunkel on March 06, 2017, 11:35:27 AM: I'm looking forward to see the broadcast, thanks for uploading it!
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Post by: tm22uk on March 06, 2017, 11:52:34 AM: By the way, just seen the We Are X UK blu ray is now up for pre-order at amazon UK.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/We-Are-Limited-Steelbook-Blu-ray/dp/B01N15374D/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1488800975&sr=1-1&keywords=x+japan

I'm sure it wasn't there yesterday.
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Post by: nb on March 06, 2017, 12:43:13 PM: Quote from: tm22uk on March 06, 2017, 11:52:34 AM
By the way, just seen the We Are X UK blu ray is now up for pre-order at amazon UK.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/We-Are-Limited-Steelbook-Blu-ray/dp/B01N15374D/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1488800975&sr=1-1&keywords=x+japan

Thank you!

btw.

http://www.music-news.com/review/UK/12423/Live/X-Japan (via Kasumi)
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Post by: Babak on March 06, 2017, 12:55:41 PM: Quote from: darkcat21 on March 06, 2017, 10:46:22 AM
Long time no see!

Indeed! Fandom never goes on hiatus 8)

Quote from: nb on March 06, 2017, 11:18:31 AM
hi babak, hi tm22uk,

i'll see what i can do. i have to put it somewhere first. but 30gb takes a while. stay tuned. 8)

You're the best!
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Post by: tm22uk on March 06, 2017, 01:21:26 PM: Quote from: nb on March 06, 2017, 12:43:13 PM
Quote from: tm22uk on March 06, 2017, 11:52:34 AM
By the way, just seen the We Are X UK blu ray is now up for pre-order at amazon UK.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/We-Are-Limited-Steelbook-Blu-ray/dp/B01N15374D/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1488800975&sr=1-1&keywords=x+japan

Thank you!

btw.

http://www.music-news.com/review/UK/12423/Live/X-Japan (via Kasumi)

Nicely written review, thanks! Says pretty much what I thought, too. While I criticize when needed, I can't really find anything remotely negative to say of the whole event.
Some positive surprises though, their interactions with the audience was great, despite the size of the venue, it almost made for an intimate feeling at times.
And the banter between Yoshiki and Toshi was priceless, funny and heartwarming.

Plus, I thought Toshi's vocals were better than ever, he was in great form right until the end.

As for the blu ray on amazon, it says running time 95 minutes, I thought the film was a little longer? Wasn't the Wembley version roughly 90 minutes long?

I haven't seen the theatre version yet, so can't say.

Then again, amazon are not always accurate with things like that.
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Post by: Kasumi on March 06, 2017, 03:28:31 PM: I'm soooooo looking forward to watch the broadcast. :D
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Post by: nb on March 06, 2017, 04:23:07 PM: (http://i.imgur.com/ACxczH5.jpg)
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Post by: magucathy on March 06, 2017, 06:36:12 PM: Quote from: Kasumi on March 06, 2017, 03:28:31 PM
I'm soooooo looking forward to watch the broadcast. :D

Yes! me too!!

BTW, did you notice the guy sat next to me? I think he's kind of weird. He didn't clap his hands once, he didn't stand up nor make any noise, only sitting there and made some photos or videos with his small camera.

I wanted to ask you since some time but kept on forgetting, is your avatar Arashi Kishu in CLAMP's X?
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Post by: nb on March 06, 2017, 07:16:59 PM: some of you have pm ;)

if anyone else want the wowow stream, pls feel free to message me :)
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Post by: Hyunkel on March 06, 2017, 07:19:24 PM: I'd like to have it please, thank you ^^
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Post by: Kasumi on March 06, 2017, 08:56:45 PM: Quote from: magucathy on March 06, 2017, 06:36:12 PM
Quote from: Kasumi on March 06, 2017, 03:28:31 PM
I'm soooooo looking forward to watch the broadcast. :D

Yes! me too!!

BTW, did you notice the guy sat next to me? I think he's kind of weird. He didn't clap his hands once, he didn't stand up nor make any noise, only sitting there and made some photos or videos with his small camera.

I wanted to ask you since some time but kept on forgetting, is your avatar Arashi Kishu in CLAMP's X?

No I didn't notice him. But the two girls in front of me behaved very quiet, too. Weird. I did not go there to quietly watch everything, yknow?

My avatar is Sunako Nakahara from "Perfect Girl".
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Post by: hyde26 on March 07, 2017, 12:51:59 AM: Here is link to download the X japan wembley concert :)

https://mega.nz/#!U9FUnKJb!hnD7LY8gjfbcPmt8pNR6gz5k9md1Ob1k8psdg6plwUI
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Post by: Kim Kyung Ho on March 07, 2017, 12:23:34 PM: The concert was absolutely fantastic. There was this really annoying Japanese girl behind us who just kept screaming 'X' for the entire duration of the intermissions, with metronomic-like rhythm. But. because she couldn't pronounce it correctly, it just sounded like she was a big fan of eggs, and disappointed that none were sold at the venue.

As for the comments on people who were 'quiet'. I think it is totally appropriate for people to enjoy a concert in their own way. Not everyone is a raging extravert who has to let other people know they're having an amazing time.
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Post by: nb on March 07, 2017, 01:31:30 PM: Quote from: Kim Kyung Ho on March 07, 2017, 12:23:34 PM
As for the comments on people who were 'quiet'. I think it is totally appropriate for people to enjoy a concert in their own way.

Perhaps these people do not have the kind of pain I am currently experiencing. My neck still hurts badly from headbanging ...
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Post by: MillieQOF on March 07, 2017, 02:27:49 PM: Haha, the worst part for me is the shoulders after all those X-arms!

But WOW, what a fantastic show! I was sort of afraid that they wouldn't be as good as I'd hyped them up to be in my head. I also had this fear that because they showed the movie, the concert would be shorter. But they absolutely delivered well above my expectations!

I was crying all the way through Rusty Nail and I didn't really regain my composure until much later (finally I know how Bieber fans feel). I am not a huge fan of the new songs, so when Kurenai started I was so fucking pumped to start rocking. I had no idea that Art of Life was a thing on their recent setlists so when I heard Yoshiki start playing it I couldn't believe my ears. The Bowie tributs felt really genuine and I loved the talk between the songs. It was awesome to finally understand what they had to say on stage, after viewing so many recordings from Japanese concerts!

I noticed there were A LOT of Japanese fans at Wembley, does anyone have any idea if they had traveled there from Japan or if there's a big Japanese community in the UK?
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Post by: Kasumi on March 07, 2017, 05:00:31 PM: Quote from: nb on March 07, 2017, 01:31:30 PM
Quote from: Kim Kyung Ho on March 07, 2017, 12:23:34 PM
As for the comments on people who were 'quiet'. I think it is totally appropriate for people to enjoy a concert in their own way.

Perhaps these people do not have the kind of pain I am currently experiencing. My neck still hurts badly from headbanging ...
The funny thing is... I'm usually a very quiet person as well. But if I get the opportunity (and the concert was just perfect for that) to let out all my emotions I gladly take that chance. ;-) Still that guy next to magucathy (even if he was an introvert) not even clapping his hands once is kinda creepy. But yes he is most likely physically well. :D Unlike some other people. ^^
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Post by: magucathy on March 07, 2017, 07:48:25 PM: Quote from: nb on March 07, 2017, 01:31:30 PM
Quote from: Kim Kyung Ho on March 07, 2017, 12:23:34 PM
As for the comments on people who were 'quiet'. I think it is totally appropriate for people to enjoy a concert in their own way.

Perhaps these people do not have the kind of pain I am currently experiencing. My neck still hurts badly from headbanging ...

Next time, We should exercise the headbanging prior the concert. LOL
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Post by: magucathy on March 07, 2017, 07:58:45 PM: Quote from: MillieQOF on March 07, 2017, 02:27:49 PM
Haha, the worst part for me is the shoulders after all those X-arms!

But WOW, what a fantastic show! I was sort of afraid that they wouldn't be as good as I'd hyped them up to be in my head. I also had this fear that because they showed the movie, the concert would be shorter. But they absolutely delivered well above my expectations!

I was crying all the way through Rusty Nail and I didn't really regain my composure until much later (finally I know how Bieber fans feel). I am not a huge fan of the new songs, so when Kurenai started I was so fucking pumped to start rocking. I had no idea that Art of Life was a thing on their recent setlists so when I heard Yoshiki start playing it I couldn't believe my ears. The Bowie tributs felt really genuine and I loved the talk between the songs. It was awesome to finally understand what they had to say on stage, after viewing so many recordings from Japanese concerts!

I noticed there were A LOT of Japanese fans at Wembley, does anyone have any idea if they had traveled there from Japan or if there's a big Japanese community in the UK?

Going to X Japan's concert is like a workout. You don't know which muscles you have pulled until it's too late!

I am positively surprised that they have played more songs than I have expected. Maybe it's kind of a *sorry* for cancelling the concert last year?

You were not the only person who cried through the first few songs. I totally understand that emotion ran through your whole body when you saw them. Actually, the first time I saw them in Hong Kong, I could hardly believe that I was seeing them live. (I am a fan since over 28 years!) I was stunned and had some tears in my eyes.

I would say most of the Japanese fans are those die hard fans flying the whole way from Japan to see them.
in fact, I recongised a middle aged Japanese lady whom I have seen in the past 3 concerts I have been. (2 times in Hong Kong and 1 time in Berlin)
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Post by: Babak on March 07, 2017, 09:58:44 PM: Amazing to see the show again, especially in such fantastic quality... brings back so many memories! I actually caught one of Yoshiki's drumsticks (which is sorta cool!), but another girl kind of dived in between my legs from behind and grabbed it too, so we were caught in a clinch for a short moment. However, I'm not too much for having a drumstick laying around at home, so I let her have it. ;D

Of course, as I feared, I managed to get stuck on camera too ::) I guess that goes with sitting near the stage AND at the very edge of the block :)

I love how all the conversations that took place on stage felt kind of... unplanned. Added a really lovely comical touch to the whole show, especially the Say Anything-incident. ;D We Are X was great too, I had high expectations but was still impressed. At times, it felt sort of rushed, but I'm guessing that's a result from the "deleted scenes"-thing (which, as some people here noted, amusingly could be interpreted as "some scenes are deleted", haha! ;D) I'm so looking forward to see the full thing!
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Post by: tm22uk on March 08, 2017, 02:20:25 PM: Quote from: Babak on March 07, 2017, 09:58:44 PM
Amazing to see the show again, especially in such fantastic quality... brings back so many memories! I actually caught one of Yoshiki's drumsticks (which is sorta cool!), but another girl kind of dived in between my legs from behind and grabbed it too, so we were caught in a clinch for a short moment. However, I'm not too much for having a drumstick laying around at home, so I let her have it. ;D

Of course, as I feared, I managed to get stuck on camera too ::) I guess that goes with sitting near the stage AND at the very edge of the block :)

I love how all the conversations that took place on stage felt kind of... unplanned. Added a really lovely comical touch to the whole show, especially the Say Anything-incident. ;D We Are X was great too, I had high expectations but was still impressed. At times, it felt sort of rushed, but I'm guessing that's a result from the "deleted scenes"-thing (which, as some people here noted, amusingly could be interpreted as "some scenes are deleted", haha! ;D) I'm so looking forward to see the full thing!

I agree, the onstage banter between Yoshiki and Toshi was very amusing and much of it didn't feel rehearsed at all.
Remember when they started with "Kiss The Sky"? That was hilarious. And the dialogue of them talking about the new album (99 % finished - honest...), too funny.
It felt like they were doing a talk show in the middle of the set...just great.

And probably not a consolation for others, but I, too, still have some neck and shoulder / arms pain from the repeated X - ritual and severe headbanging...
Worst of all though was a sore throat all Sunday from singing along too much. Good thing the seats left and right to me were vacant, they might have objected...

While I didn't expect to be disappointed, I had some small worries, but the whole event exceeded my expectations by far.
On every level!
Looking forward to watching the wowow broadcast coming weekend.
Title: Re: London Concert 2017, anyone?
Post by: nb on March 08, 2017, 09:11:42 PM: (http://i.imgur.com/eWn3Dlj.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/eY55wpq.jpg)
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Post by: CapitanAdamo on March 14, 2017, 10:31:20 PM: Now if only Yoshiki would release this and the MSG concert on Bluray, there could be something to tide us over until they finally start a full on world tour!

Haven't been able to stop rewatching parts of this concert every since the first copies leaked to the internet.
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Post by: nb on March 15, 2017, 06:31:51 AM: Quote from: CapitanAdamo on March 14, 2017, 10:31:20 PM
Now if only Yoshiki would release this and the MSG concert on Bluray, there could be something to tide us over until they finally start a full on world tour!

or the new album ::)

Quote from: CapitanAdamo on March 14, 2017, 10:31:20 PM
Haven't been able to stop rewatching parts of this concert every since the first copies leaked to the internet.

same. :D
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Post by: Kasumi on March 15, 2017, 12:55:47 PM: Quote from: CapitanAdamo on March 14, 2017, 10:31:20 PM
Now if only Yoshiki would release this and the MSG concert on Bluray, there could be something to tide us over until they finally start a full on world tour!

Haven't been able to stop rewatching parts of this concert every since the first copies leaked to the internet.
Yeah it would be great if X/Yoshiki released a concert DVD. Or anything really. It keeps the fans happy. :)
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Post by: Teemeah on November 24, 2017, 12:31:21 PM: The wowow broadcast footage cut into songs on this facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/XJAPANLIVE/photos/a.1942811042623154.1073741829.1908663599371232/1996890890548502/?type=3&theater
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Post by: LEMONedMe on November 26, 2017, 12:06:28 AM: Quote from: Teemeah on November 24, 2017, 12:31:21 PM
The wowow broadcast footage cut into songs on this facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/XJAPANLIVE/photos/a.1942811042623154.1073741829.1908663599371232/1996890890548502/?type=3&theater

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!!!!! Woooooo hoo!!!! Wonderful!

But - I don't know where to ask this and have done a search on the forum, who is TERU??? Singing Endless Rain with Yoshiki on keyboard in a clip on twitter. I'm not sure where it was but it's current on there right now. Who is this??
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Post by: LEMONedMe on November 26, 2017, 12:33:09 AM: OMG, the whole concert is there! Go down the menu on the right. I am seeing a LOT of songs and started playing Jade, just now. OMG!
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Post by: Teemeah on November 26, 2017, 06:49:23 PM: Quote from: LEMONedMe on November 26, 2017, 12:06:28 AM
Quote from: Teemeah on November 24, 2017, 12:31:21 PM
The wowow broadcast footage cut into songs on this facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/XJAPANLIVE/photos/a.1942811042623154.1073741829.1908663599371232/1996890890548502/?type=3&theater

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!!!!! Woooooo hoo!!!! Wonderful!

But - I don't know where to ask this and have done a search on the forum, who is TERU??? Singing Endless Rain with Yoshiki on keyboard in a clip on twitter. I'm not sure where it was but it's current on there right now. Who is this??

Teru is Glay's vocalist (Wikipedia is a friend) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teru_(singer) :)
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Post by: LEMONedMe on November 26, 2017, 09:37:45 PM: Is Teru going to take over for ToshI sometimes or eventually all the time? What have I missed?
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Post by: Teemeah on November 26, 2017, 09:50:55 PM: Umm I am not sure what you mean by this. It's not like this is the first time Yoshiki collaborates with other artists for one-off perfomances of X songs. At halloween he performed Endless Rain with Hyde of L'Arc and Ciel. Don't sweat, he is not going to switch Toshi for anyone in X Japan. LOL :D
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Post by: LEMONedMe on November 26, 2017, 11:52:00 PM: OK, great. What I saw was just a very short - maybe 1 minute clip or around that. I didn't know where that was going as in, if the whole concert was done with Teru or what. Sorry. Hehehe.

You know, ToshI's voice isn't quite what it used to be so this is why I was worried.
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Post by: Teemeah on November 27, 2017, 09:26:55 AM: Replacing a dead member caused fans to stir up controversy, there are still fans who are mad at the inclusion of Sugizo, what do you think would happen if Toshi was replaced? :D Don't worry, Yoshiki will never do that. Toshi is THE VOICE of X japan, and exactly this is why they had to break the band up in 1997, because it was nearly impossible to find a new vocalist, all songs being arranged for Toshi's voice. I quite frankly don't like Teru or Hyde's renditions. I start itching. These songs only sound good with Toshi. :) I don't think his voice is any worse than it used to be. His vocal cords have been strained and his singing style changed, but he is pretty damn fine considering all the things he went through. I don't think there are any vocalists on this planet who sound exactly the same as 20 year olds and 50 years olds :D
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Post by: LEMONedMe on November 28, 2017, 03:56:41 AM: Toshi's voice sounded quite a bit like Steve Perry, back in the day. I'm not the only one who has notice this. But I love his voice and I have much respect for him. Very much! I won't worry, then. I will just sit here and enjoy listening to him. He is a true prize. :)
Title: Re: London Concert 2017, anyone?
Post by: LEMONedMe on November 28, 2017, 03:58:38 AM: Replacing dead members of any popular or well known band always causes problems. People still want the exact same thing they are used to. It will never be and people have to learn to move on, as difficult as that is. It's not the same for me without hide but it is what it is. They're still X in my book and I love them. ;)