Matsumoto on Anna Tsuchiya Best Collaboration Album *Update*
After having released her triple A single "UNCHAINED GIRL" last month, rock singer Anna Tsuchiya has recently announced on her official website that she's going to release a "Best Collaboration Album" on December 21st. The album is going to come in two flavors: CD and CD+DVD.
Among others, Tak Matsumoto has been mentioned to be on the collaboration album as composer.
*UPDATE (January 23rd, 2012)*: The launch of the album was postponed in December, but a new date has now been announced: March 28th, 2012. The title of the song Tak is collaborating on has also been revealed: ALL RIGHT NOW. This is a completely new song by Anna Tsuchiya and will feature Tak. It is currently unclear as to what extend Tak is involved. My guess would be: Composition, Arrangement and Guitar.
Past projects Tak Matsumoto was involved in include(but are not limited to):
- Fantasia by Takamiy (Released: August 25, 2010)
- Chuo-sen by Kine Naoto (Released: April 7th, 2010)
- SET IT ON BLAST!! by Stevie Salas (Released: July 15th, 2009)
Source: B'z松本、ハイスタ難波書き下ろし曲収録! 土屋アンナのコラボ・ベスト登場 - TOWER RECORDS ONLINE
Tak Matsumoto DC Standard Plus Top Now Available in Japan
Hey folks, it has been quiet on the B'z front these days, but I'm still alive and kickin'. Today, I bring you this piece of news: Tak Matsumoto is releasing another Epiphone Double Cutaway(DC) model in Japan. It's available in Japan starting today at a price of 122,850 Yen. It comes with a hard case and a limited edition gigbag.
Judging from the picture above, it looks like Tak has already used that guitar while touring North America this year.
Epiphone has also posted quite a stunning article about Tak's new gem:
Epiphone announces the new Tak Matsumoto DC Standard Plus Top Cherry Outfit, a stunningly beautiful guitar designed by Epiphone and Tak Matsumoto exclusively for Japan. From his blistering solo work and his long-standing association with the band B'z to his GRAMMY winning albums with renowned artists like Larry Carlton, Tak Matsumoto has proved himself not only one of Japan's true masters of the fingerboard, but one of the world's most powerful rockers. With a searing tone that is utterly infectious, Matsumoto has bridged the musical gap between East and West and proved that rock is truly a universal language. Now, Epiphone brings Tak's unique design and superior tone home with the one-of-a-kind Limited Edition Tak Matsumoto DC Standard Plus Top Cherry Outfit which embodies Tak's own asymmetrical take on the popular DC Standard Les Paul style with a carved Hard Maple cap with AAA Flame Maple Veneer and a stunning Black Cherry finish.
Check out the full article here: Introducing the Tak Matsumoto DC Standard Plus Top (Japan Only)
“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]
B’z New Single “Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo” 3/30 On Sale!!
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"They're back..." is what you see when you visit B'z Official Website. And they really are! Here's the new release from B'z called "Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo" which means "Goodbye painful days" or if you translate it literally "Goodbye days full of wounds". As previously reported, the song is going to be a tie-up for the new Pepsi Nex commercial which will start airing on March 1st, 2011.
The second track will be called "Dawn Runner". Just like last time with MY LONELY TOWN, the limited edition will come with a DVD that contains the music video for "Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo". The price will be 1470 Yen for the limited edition and 1050 Yen for the regular edition.
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: 3/30/11
Message From Inaba-san About ~en II ~ Release
The heart-warming en II tour is out on DVD now.
When I watch this, I am reminded of the great days with my wonderful friends...
Please enjoy it while drinking tea.
Inaba Koshi
New Single This Spring…!
Happy new year to everyone who's in the far east!
To celebrate the new year, B'z Official Website has been updated with a teaser video showing Koshi and Tak in the studio, recording new songs.
The video finishes with a message: "This Spring... Brand new B'z Single Don't miss it!!"
For those of you who have yet to DIVE into the new year, have a good time!!
See you in 2011.
Arthuro
Source(s): B'z Official Website
Koshi Inaba Live 2010 ~en II~ DVD & Blu-ray 2/16 Out!!
What a great Christmas present for Koshi Inaba fans! On B'z Official Website, the video release of Koshi Inaba's ~en II~ was announced, and it is going to be out on February 16th, 2011. The release will come in two flavors: DVD and Blu-ray. I think it's about time they started releasing live videos in HD...
Anyway, the DVD version will be 2 disks and the Blu-ray version will be just one disk. There are no extras included, just the live performance itself. I find that a little disappointing, but I guess that every true Koshi fan will buy it anyway! Both releases will be priced at 6300 Yen, which is pretty pricey. The total runtime is 129 minutes, so you've got over 2 hours to watch. If you're wondering what performance was recorded... it is the one at Nippon Budokan. If you would like to catch a glimpse at the live performance, you can visit B'z Official Website as they have updated their intro video.
Setlist:
・ Tamayura
・ My Mirai
・ The Morning Call
・ Okay
・ Eden
・ AKATSUKI
・ Nami
・ LOVE LETTER
・ Toumei Ningen
・ Akai Ito
・ Lone Pine
・ Kono Te wo Totte Hashiridashite
・ LOST～Wonderland
・ Tooku Made
・ ～jam～
・ CAGE FIGHT
・ Koyoi Kimi to
・ Zettai (teki)
・ Shoumen Shoutotsu
・ Hazumu Sekai
・ Itaike na Taiyou
Source(s): B'z Official Website
Tak’s Message Concerning “TAKE YOUR PICK” DVD Release
With the release of the live-recording "TAKE YOUR PICK" in Blue Note Tokyo on DVD, Tak has put up a message for his fans. As usual, we have translated it for you!
This is the release of the wonderful performance by Larry and me. I encourage all the people who came to the show as well as those who unfortunately couldn't attend the show to watch it! Enjoy this music!!
TAK
Source: B'z Official Website
“Jam Power” Officially Announced
The official announcement for Stevie Salas' new cover album "Jam Power" has been posted on B'z Official Website. As we previously reported, it's going to be released on October 20th, 2010 priced at 2500 Yen in Japan. It looks like it is going to be available internationally as well, since the Japanese edition contains a bonus track which is exclusive to Japan. Koshi Inaba is going to be the lead vocalist on the track "Police on my back" which was originally recorded by the band The Clash.
Also, as posted on HMV.co.jp in the song credits, there's a story associated with it:
After I had dinner with Koshi Inaba in Beverly Hills, we went back to his place in my car. When I switched on the radio a song by The Clash was playing and Koshi really had to turn up the volume as he enjoyed the song. One year later, while we were in the car again, a song by The Clash was playing on the radio. Seeing how Koshi was singing along to the song hitting all the notes and getting the lyrics right, he told me he's a great fan of them! So when we went to record for "JAM POWER", I asked him if he could sing a song from The Clash. "In English?" he asked. "Yeah" I replied. Then I checked out a bunch of my favorite Clash tunes to find the one I liked best. As you all know I'm a big fan of funk, so I gave "This Is Radio Clash" a try, but Koshi's voice was not suited for such a song.
When I met Koshi in Hawaii again, we were barbecuing steaks and once we listened to "Police On My Back", we said "This is it!!" When I was in high school in San Diego, the band I was in performed that song numerous times, so I knew the song quite well. After Jara Slapbak added the funky style to the rhythm track, I flew over to Tokyo to record the vocals with Koshi. When I came back to LA, King's X singer Doug Pinnick sang the chorus for the song and, with that, polished it.
(Translated from Japanese)
And here's the tracklist as well as cover:
01. Tell Me Something Good (Chaka Khan)
02. Girls Got Rhythm (AC/DC)
03. Police On My Back (The Clash)
04. Disco Lady (Johnnie Taylor)
05. Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey (The Beatles)
06. This Is Radio Clash (The Clash)
07. No Air (Jordin Sparks)
08. Getaway (Earth, Wind & Fire)
09. Only Happy When It Rains (GARBAGE)
10. Moonage Daydream ～Live in New York version～ (David Bowie)
11. Ondularte ～Fading Out～ (Gandhi) * Japanese Bonus Track
Message From B’z Concerning “Ain’t no Magic” DVD/BD Release
It's about time. Tomorrow, B'z LIVE-GYM 2010 "Ain't no Magic" will be officially released in stores in Japan. People who pre-ordered can even grab it already and enjoy it one day before official release. As usual, B'z releases messages directed at their fans one day before release.
Here's the message:
Finally the great Live-Gym is out on DVD! The good thing about this DVD is that no matter how many times you watch it, you'll enjoy it!
So feel free to...eagerly enjoy it.
- Koshi Inaba
Please have a look at these wonderful moments in which there are no magical tricks involved!
- Tak Matsumoto
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