B’z Comment on Ichibu to Zenbu (Translated)
Feature Hours before the new drama for which B’z does the theme, Buzzer Beat, premiered, a special covering various aspects of it was aired. Near the end of it, a segment was shown with Tak and Koshi commenting on the production and feel of Ichibu to Zenbu–along with a clip of the PV of significant length (which also includes the solo).
B’z SHOWCASE 2009 -B’z IN YOUR TOWN- Schedule
News As of today, the long rumored “B’z SHOWCASE 2009” has finally been announced. This, once again, seems to indicate a release of an album by the end of the year or early next year. B’z will clearly not do a LIVE-GYM this year. Don’t get your hopes up, boys.
B’z SHOWCASE 2009 -B’z IN YOUR TOWN- will start July 20 and will go through until August 5. You’re gonna have to pay 8000 Yen for an “A-Seat” ticket, 9000 Yen for a “S-Seat” ticket and 12000 Yen for a “SS-Seat” ticket. Schedule after the break.
Martin Fougerol Directing “Ichibu to Zenbu” PV (DIVE as well?)
News Digging in a few japanese blogs, I found out that apparently while the PV was aired on Mezamashi TV in the morning, it was mentioned that Martin Fougerol, who is well-known for directing music videos for bands such as U2, is directing the “Ichibu to Zenbu” PV(Promotional Video/Music Video). Martin Fougerol also directed the PV for SUPER LOVE SONG, which was released in 2007.The PV itself is shot in Los Angeles, but we do not know if this is true for “DIVE” also.
Hopefully we will get to see the full version soon. Oh, you can catch a glimpse of both PVs here(It’s the same video shown on the official website):
New Song “PRAY” Announced as Movie Theme
News It was announced on the official site earlier today that B’z will be supplying the theme to a new theatrical release in Japan, with their song “PRAY.” The movie entitled “TAJOMARU” stars Oguri Shun in the lead role and is due out in mid-September.
As you may know, PRAY isn’t scheduled for release on the upcoming single Ichibu to Zenbu/DIVE (due out in August) as even a B-side and wasn’t announced as a single, which has lead Japanese fans to speculate it’s from a forthcoming album. How soon that album will arrive is anyone’s guess, but we can always be hopeful it’ll arrive in time for the holidays. Nonetheless, there’s a small sample of the song and movie after the break.
doa Releasing New Album “FRONTIER”
News The band “doa” from Osaka is well-known among B’z fans, considering Akihito Tokunaga (Bass) and Ohta Shinichiro (Vocal & Guitar) have been supporting B’z for many years. Now, they are going to release their 5th studio album called “FRONTIER” on August 12. Also with the new release, they announced a live tour with the same name. They are going to play their latest tunes in various venues across Japan such as Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo.
Check out the tracklisting below.
“FRONTIER”
Release: August 12, 2009
Price: 3059 Yen (tax incl.)
1. TAKE IT EASY
2. I’ll be there
3. DESIRE
4. DANCE WITH LIFE ～ Tsuyogari no ganbariiman ～
(DANCE WITH LIFE ～ 強がりのがんばりーマン ～)
5. FRONTIER
6. Wave Your Hands
7. Warau ga Kachi ya (笑うが勝ちや)
8. Oh FRIEND
9. Just like that?
10. Shitsudo -100% no kyuujitsu (湿度 -100%の休日)
11. Nan Nen Buri Kani (ナンネンブリカニ)
12. Poison (ポイズン)
13. 365 no Diamond (365のダイヤモンド)
Pre-order here:
New Stevie Salas Album ft. Tak Matsumoto: Tracklisting Revealed
Tak Matsumoto News It’s about time the tracklisting for “SET IT ON BLAST” gets revealed as the album is going to be released in Japan on July 15th.
Before I reveal the tracklisting to you, though, I got news for our fellow europeans: Stevie Salas is coming back to Europe in September to rock the stage! Furthermore, his album “Be What It Is” is going to be released in Europe at the end of June. People from Germany can already pre-order it here at Amazon Germany. The release date seems to be June 26.
Now, on to the good stuff! Here’s the tracklisting:
“SET IT ON BLAST”
Release: July 15, 2009
01. GET YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR
02. NISHI GIRL
03. BLOCK ROCKIN (FEATURING TAK MATSUMOTO)
04. OMG
05. FORGIVE AND REMEMBER
06. THE UPRISE (FEATURING GANDHI)
07. WARMTH OF THE SUN
08. ROCK THE HOUSE
09. I’M NOT LOOKING BACK
10. OLDER THAN AMERICA
11. TWO SOULS WAR’N IN A BAG OF SKIN (LIVE FROM ARBOR LIVE CANADA)
Price: 2500 Yen
Pre-order here:
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