B’z Among 1000 Origami Cranes
On April 5, Fukie Bata was invited as a guest during the program that was broadcasted on radio France Bleu Poitou. Yes, that's right, France. She is a Japanese citizen that moved to France in 2007 and they talked about how she came to France, and what experiences she has made. Furthermore, in the recent events of the March 11 East Japan Earthquake, they talked about her initiative to create 1000 origami cranes in order to show solidarity for the people in Japan.
"But... what does B'z have to do with it?!" you ask? Well... they also used the occasion to introduce Japan to the listeners and Fukie Bata was so kind to choose B'z as an example for Japanese Music. She especially chose BUDDY from the album ACTION, which was then broadcasted on the show. Hopefully, a few more people in France have become B'z fans now! B'z is mostly unknown in France, with Visual Kei being the reigning Japanese music genre.
Merci beaucoup to my friend Odon Vallon for his report on B'z no bise. You can listen to the radio show here using the Real Player.
Also, glad to know my French skills haven't gotten rusty in all these years. 
Source(s): B'z no bise (French), Nouvelle République (French)
B’z New Single “Don’t Wanna Lie” 6/1 On Sale!!
The new single, Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo, isn't even out and B'z is announcing the release of another single! Won't be long until they announce the release of their new album... probably going to be released in July or August. As previously reported, "Don't Wanna Lie" is going to be featured as the theme song of the new Detective Conan theatrical feature movie "A Quarter of Silence" and the second track "Homebound" is featured as the ending theme to "News 23X". Looks like this and future singles are going to have the same limited edition: the music video on DVD.
B'z - Don't Wanna Lie
1. Don't Wanna Lie
2. Homebound
Price(limited edition w/ DVD): 1470 Yen
Price(regular edition): 1050 Yen
Release date: 2011.06.01
Normal Edition: [YesAsia (Global)] [YesAsia (US)] [CDJapan.co.jp]
Limited Edition: [YesAsia (Global)] [YesAsia (US)] [CDJapan.co.jp]
Lastly, a question: Am I the only one who's irritated by that cover? First, B'z presents us an awesome cover for Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo and now this? I think it's a little too plain what the artists did there. What do you think?
New Song “Homebound” As “News 23X” Ending Theme
B'z Official Website states that starting today, B'z new song "Homebound" will be the ending theme to the news show "News 23X" which airs from 22:54 to 23:45 from Monday to Thursday and 23:30 to 24:15 on Fridays on the channel TBS.
We recall that Koshi Inaba's "Kono Te wo Totte Hashiridashite" was the ending theme to "News 23X" before, and thus, we can assume that "Homebound" is a ballad. I'm going to watch "NEWS 23X" today and will report back later.
The release date for "Homebound" and further details will be announced at a later date.
Update: Video here. Sorry for the bad video quality, I was watching it with KeyHole TV .
Update 2: Found better quality video on youtube. Now you can enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms in Tokyo - Shinjuku ;D
B’z At Music Station 3-Hour Special
First of all, throughout the show, they presented the best 120 songs that cheer you up. The audience voted Negai 107th and ultra soul 5th place. This time every artist performed two songs. B'z performed their new single "Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo" and "Brotherhood". Brotherhood is intended to cheer up the people that have been affected by the earthquake. As such Koshi changed one line: He sang "dare mo ga mainichi kutakuta ni natteru"(Everybody's getting exhausted every day) instead of "kocchi datte mainichi kutakuta ni natteru"("I'm getting exhausted every day").
As for "Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo" lyrics, check out the B'z Wiki: http://bzwiki.offthelock.com/Sayonara_Kizu_Darake_no_Hibi_yo_(Lyrics)
Oh and here's a little trivia for you B'z fans: Because of this song(Brotherhood), B'z fans call each other "B'z brother" in Japan.
Update: Put the Youtube video back there... if you like the song, buy the single.
/// Video got removed due to Copyright claim by TV Asahi Corporation ///
“Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo” New Release Date
As B'z new single's release has previously been postponed due to the earthquake, B'z management has set a new release date for "Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo". The single is going to be out on April 13, 2011.
B'z - Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo(Goodbye painful days)
1. Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo
2. Dawn Runner
Price(limited edition w/ DVD): 1470 Yen
Price(regular edition): 1050 Yen
Release date: 2011.04.13
Normal Edition: [YesAsia (Global)] [YesAsia (US)] [CDJapan.co.jp] [HMV.co.jp] [Amazon.co.jp]
Limited Edition: [YesAsia (Global)] [YesAsia (US)] [CDJapan.co.jp] [HMV.co.jp] [Amazon.co.jp]
Message From B’z About Music For Relief Participation
B'z Official Website now also reports that B'z is participating in Music For Relief by contributing a song to the tracklist: HOME English version.
B'z has also taken the time to say a few words as to why they're participating:
Our country now faces a crisis we've never experienced before. In order to rebuild the beautiful houses in our country, we all have to do something. If playing music can help people in the disaster zone, then that's what we can do for them right now. And as such, that's exactly the thing we have do to right now.
-B'z
B’z Participating In Music For Relief
Linkin Park's non-profit organization "Music For Relief" has started to collect donations for earthquake victims in Japan. If you donate only $10, you'll get access to a growing number of songs available for download. B'z, among others, has contributed a song to the tracklist: The English version of HOME.
If you'd like to donate $10 to the earthquake victims, head over to http://japan.downloadtodonate.org/. You can donate using your credit card or PayPal.
Music for Relief: http://www.musicforrelief.org/main/
“B’z Office Sends Over 50 Million Yen To Disaster Zone”
"B'z Office Sends Over 50 Million Yen To Disaster Zone" - Article in the Tokyo Sports Newspaper
B'z management has donated over 50 million Yen(500,000€ / $625,000) to help out people that have lost their homes due to the quake. But that is not all: They are also sending goods such as water into the disaster zone to provide assistance in supplying people with fresh water and food. Taking into account the goods as well as the generous donation, the total value of the donation amounts to more than 100 million Yen.
Being Group - which B'z recording label belongs to - has refused to announce the donation publicly as they do not want it to come off as promotion for the company. The information has been uncovered by an insider who then passed it on to a newspaper, namely Tokyo Sports.
The report states that Being Group has set up emergency headquarters to ensure the safety of their staff and their families.
He also says that Tak Matsumoto has taken interest in doing a collaboration with AKB48 to compose a new song which is different from his current ballads. No plans have been revealed yet, though.
B’z To Perform On Music Station Special 4/1
Looks like B'z is doing an ALL-OUT ATTACK this year. B'z Official Website states that B'z is going to perform during the broadcast of the 3-hour Music Station special which is set to air on April 1st, 2010 from 7PM to 9:48PM. It is unknown what song B'z is going to perform, but it is highly likely that B'z is going to perform their new single "Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo" to make up for the postponed release date of said single.
This is the first time in 4 years that B'z is appearing on television. Last time B'z appeared on television, they were performing SUPER LOVE SONG on the Music Station SUPER LIVE 2007 as well as Best Artist 2007.
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