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Albums/Singles / Re: "WE ARE X (Movie)" Original Soundtrack

« on: January 27, 2017, 03:51:51 PM »

...or maybe 5 minutes of silence... maybe with some heavy breathing of an exhausted Yoshiki...

I wouldn't be surprised to be honest. XD

I wonder what the '3rd movement' of Art of Life is, as the 2nd one is the one after the piano break and after that ... well ... the song's over lol

I reckon the third movement is after the piano section, so the last few minutes of the song?

That section was called the 2nd movement (at least since they started playing it during concerts), but yeah, maybe they just changed the title and it refers to that part.

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The Concerts / Re: London Concert 2017, anyone?

« 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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Albums/Singles / Re: "WE ARE X (Movie)" Original Soundtrack

« on: January 26, 2017, 06:16:31 PM »

I wonder what the '3rd movement' of Art of Life is, as the 2nd one is the one after the piano break and after that ... well ... the song's over lol

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Albums/Singles / Re: "WE ARE X (Movie)" Original Soundtrack

« on: January 26, 2017, 12:32:45 PM »

I'd assume it means acoustic, can't think of something else. But You are right, it's weird as the use the word 'acoustic' in the track list as well.

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Albums/Singles / "WE ARE X (Movie)" Original Soundtrack

« on: January 26, 2017, 11:25:13 AM »

AsukaMiyu told me yesterday , that there will be a new album released on march 3rd, but it's not the one we are waiting for. 

Tracklist:

1. La Venus (Acoustic Version)
2. Kurenai (The Last Live)
3. Forever Love
4. Piano Strings of Es Dur
5. Dahlia
6. Crucify My Love
7. Exclamation
8. Standing Sex (Live)
9. Tears
10. Longing / Setsubo-no-yoru
11. Art of Life (3rd Movement)
12. Endless Rain (The Last Live)
13. X (The Last Live)
14. Without You (Unplugged)
15. Rusty Nail (DAHLIA TOUR FINAL) [Japan Bonus Track]
16. Forever love (From The Last Live) [Japan Bonus Track]

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/SICP-31050

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The Concerts / Re: London Concert 2017, anyone?

« on: January 26, 2017, 11:18:41 AM »

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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The Concerts / Re: London Concert 2017, anyone?

« 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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The Concerts / Re: London Concert 2017, anyone?

« 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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Albums/Singles / Re: X JAPAN New Album(When??)

« on: January 11, 2017, 10:35:11 AM »

"Later this year"

http://www.forbes.com/sites/danafeldman/2017/01/10/rockers-x-japan-crossover-stateside-with-help-from-famous-fans-and-new-album/#6fe8bc3e1b6f

X Japan was founded by childhood friends Yoshiki, a composer, songwriter, classically-trained pianist and drummer and Toshi, the band’s lead singer, in 1982 when the two were in high school.

What a humble description lol

Talking about the release of the album, I don't see that happening before the concert in Wembley (and I wouldn't be surprised if even that is not happening).

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The Concerts / Re: London Concert 2017, anyone?

« on: January 04, 2017, 06:15:15 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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General chat / Re: X Japan song in consideration for Oscar

« on: December 24, 2016, 03:42:07 PM »

Hm, not really a fan of that song. It's not really bad but not great either. :/

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S.K.I.N. / Re: Are there any live performance recordings?

« on: December 02, 2016, 06:31:26 PM »

Although I really like the X Japan Version of Beneath the Skin, I still prefer the S.K.I.N. one.

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Albums/Singles / Re: X's worst song

« on: November 03, 2016, 08:40:11 PM »

I also have my issues with the intro of Desperate Angel, otherwise it's an okay song, but the intro makes me often skip it.

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Other Bands / Re: LUNA SEA - LUNACY Kurofuku Gentei GIG ~the Holy Night~

« on: November 03, 2016, 08:38:29 PM »

This is a great concert, but it also shows very good how Ryuichis voice and/or style of singing changed over his career.

Here the same song in and at the gig posted .

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General chat / Re: We are X in Germany

« on: October 28, 2016, 10:18:34 AM »

I'm curious how they decide the places the movie is shown. No offense to Hof, but come on. It's neither a big city nor is it easy to reach for most people. Almost as weird as when Luna Sea chose Bochum as the place to hold their only european concert. XD

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General chat / Re: POLL: X Japan taking a risk with English-language album

« on: October 19, 2016, 09:47:32 AM »

For me it doesn't really matter if the album is sung in english, japanese or a mix of both.
It's important that the songs have the right feel to it, so I can't say yet "I'll love the album no matter what", as I haven't listened to it yet.

I also appreciate the intention of them trying to pave the way for other asian artists, but I don't think that's neccesary, as there are already artists/bands from asia that are doing well in other parts of the world.

But long story short, I don't care if it's in english or japanese. XD

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Yoshiki / Re: Yoshiki in NYC Tonight + Announcement

« on: September 26, 2016, 08:20:15 PM »

Of course there could always be a digital release, but yeah, I doubt it very much that we'll get the album anytime soon.

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Yoshiki / Re: Yoshiki in NYC Tonight + Announcement

« on: September 20, 2016, 09:23:52 AM »

Yeah, he will hold two concerts with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra at Carnegie Hall on Jan. 12 and 13.
Source

'Exciting announcement', my ass.

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Yoshiki / Re: Yoshiki @ Otakon 2016

« on: August 12, 2016, 08:41:01 PM »

Curious what he has to say.

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Yoshiki / Re: Lady's X

« on: June 14, 2016, 04:17:18 PM »

For fucks sake, release the fuckin album! Cannot believe this guy!

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News / Re: #XDay POSTPONED

« on: May 01, 2016, 07:20:35 PM »

Not gonna beat a dead horse, but maybe Toshi should prepare a solo concert like this for next year, just in case something happens and the X Japan concert will be cancelled again:

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The Concerts / Re: X Japan World Tour 2016 - X Day

« on: May 01, 2016, 07:17:42 PM »

Yeah, I'm still going. Let's see if there's a X Japan concert next year.

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General chat / Re: We Are X Doc Promo Poster Revealed!

« on: February 05, 2016, 10:02:54 AM »

Alternative poster design.

https://twitter.com/Stephen_Kijak/status/695162450019135488

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News / Re: #XDay POSTPONED

« on: February 05, 2016, 10:00:41 AM »

Bought my ticket at AXS and yesterday I got the mail informing me of the cancellation. Maybe the ticketmaster will be sent out any minute.

Talking about the "World Tour 2016-2017"thing ... hopefully they'll be still touring this year (and by that I don't mean one performance in december in japan), so uploading such a picture is justified and is not creating false hope with the fanbase.

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News / Re: NEW ALBUM!!! March 11th + XDAY March 12th

« on: February 03, 2016, 01:25:06 PM »

I'm willing to put money down that this album will not come out on March 11th, 2016, if at all.

You should have done that.

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General chat / Re: We Are X Doc Promo Poster Revealed!

« on: February 03, 2016, 09:36:51 AM »

I tend more to believe that it got postponed because right now they are not able to tour and promote the record the way they want it to be promoted ... (if it ain't finished yet, I'm not blaming Pata for it).

I don't understand. We Are X got great attention at Sundance, this is the first major press they've had as a band internationally in a while. This would be a golden time to promote.

Hard for me to tell, how much the casual music fan cares for the movie at the Sundance film festival. Maybe Yoshiki was thinking the album release also 'deserves' a big live event, no idea. And of course, maybe you are right and the album is still missing Pata's guitar parts, that's also possible.
Bottom line is, the album won't be released any time soon and that is a shame.

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News / Re: #XDay POSTPONED

« on: February 03, 2016, 09:28:45 AM »

He's doing solo concerts with months-worth of planning and rehearsal. Toshi alone cannot hold up what would have been X day and the more ppl you get doing something unexpected the more complicated the situation becomes. But hey, anything's possible. I just wouldn't count on it.

He shouldn't hold up what X day would have been, they should just give the fans at least something. Something's better than nothing in that case and in my opinion. Of course I can only speak for myself and what I want. But I'd prefer some small club gig (maybe even acoustic) over getting nothing any day.

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News / Re: #XDay POSTPONED

« on: February 03, 2016, 09:20:28 AM »

You know.... Booking a venue, planning a concert, arranging the production of the show, AND rehearsing the new set all in appr. 30 days? Who can do that? Yeah it would be nice for fans... If it could be done in a way that actually reflected the quality of the band. But a quickly patched up, last minute concert? That's asking for a lot of disappointment for both the fans and the band. You have to be realistic about your expectations, what you're really asking.

Sure, it's not something easy to do. But I don't see why it should be impossible to pull that of. Toshi is doing solo concerts all the time (at least it feels that way lol), so get his ass over to London and let him perform in a small club/bar/venue, whatever. \m/

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General chat / Re: We Are X Doc Promo Poster Revealed!

« on: February 03, 2016, 09:15:28 AM »

I'm not buying it. I can't believe they would have still been working on the record in mid january (except Yoshiki). There were years and years of time to record the remaining music. So if the release is now really delayed because of them not being finished by now ...
I tend more to believe that it got postponed because right now they are not able to tour and promote the record the way they want it to be promoted ... (if it ain't finished yet, I'm not blaming Pata for it).

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News / Re: #XDay POSTPONED

« on: February 03, 2016, 08:50:00 AM »

The album not being finished by now is a whole different story, which is even more ridiculous. I'm not gonna make anymore jokes about the time it took to get Chinese Democracy released.

How many times have we made that parallel now? It really feels like a sister album to that now.

More like the evil step-sibling.