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■GARNET CROW ライヴDVD「GARNET CROW Special live in 仁和寺（仮）」
2008年12月17日リリース！！
皆様からの熱いリクエストを受け、2007年10月20日に世界遺産の京都・仁和寺で行われたスペシャルライヴがついにDVD作品化！仕様、詳細等は追ってオフィシャルHP等でも紹介していきますのでご期待下さい。
また、この発売を記念して、10月22日リリースのシングル「百年の孤独」と12月17日発売のライヴDVD「GARNET CROW Special live in 仁和寺（仮）」の2作品連動企画を実施！！
【「百年の孤独」「GARNET CROW Special live in 仁和寺（仮）」連動応募抽選特典】
12月17日発売の「GARNET CROW Special live in 仁和寺（仮）」に封入されている応募券を、10月22日発売「百年の孤独」に封入されている応募ハガキに貼って頂き、必要事項を記入の上、50円切手を貼付してご応募下さい。下記スペシャルアイテムを抽選でプレゼント致します！
A賞：GARNET CROWメンバーサイン入り特製パネル 1名様
B賞："百年の孤独"リリース記念！GARNET CROW仕様 百年カレンダー 100名様
※応募締切：2009年1月31日（土）当日消印有効
※当選者の発表は賞品の発送をもってかえさせて頂きます。
※ご応募頂いた際の個人情報は賞品の発送以外の目的で使用することは一切ございません。
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Translation:
G-NET news
■ GARNET CROW Live DVD "GARNET CROW Special live in Ninnaji (title pending)"
Release December 17, 2008! !
Due to fans' popular request, we've finally decided to release a DVD of Oct 07 live held in Kyoto Ninnaji, a world heritage site. Please await further details to be announced on the official site.
In addition, to celebrate the release of 'Hyakunen no Kodoku' (Oct 22) and Ninnaji live DVD (Dec 17), we now announce a joint project!
Hyakunen no Kodoku & Special live in Ninnaji joint lottery
Paste the lottery ticket included in the DVD on Hyakunen postcard and affix 50Yen stamp. Enter to win the following prize
A prize: a special panel signed by all four members (1 person)
B prize: Hyakunen no Kodoku souvenir! GARNET CROW calendar. (100 persons)
Lottery Deadline: Sat, Jan 31, 2009 (date validated by postmark)
Prizes will be given when winners are announced.
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Some clips from Ninnaji live
君の家に着くまでずっと走ってゆく
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
GARNET CROW「百年の孤独」PV
Source thread from Tokyo Time Forum: here
Thanks to 小泊川 who ripped everything from Yahoo online.
Downloads: PV(28mb), Comment by Yurippe(7mb), mp3 rip(6.7mb)
Latest release info
28th Single 百年の孤独
Release: Oct 22, 2008
Romaji: Hyakunen no Kodoku (One hundred years of solitude)
Limited edition (right cover)
GZCA-4115 / 1,470 Yen
includes Hyakunen no Kodoku Promotional Video
1. Hyakunen no Kodoku
2. Clockwork
3. Secret Path
Regular edition (left cover)
GZCA-4116 / 1,260 Yen
1. Hyakunen no Kodoku
2. Clockwork
3. Secret Path
4. Hyakunen no Kodoku (instrumental)
5. Clockwork (instrumental)
6. Secret Path (instrumental)
Check out the special promo site below for details
It's black and white with vintage movie touch-up. I'm considering getting the limited edition =v=
100% CROWS!
playful Azuki
that Oscar Wilde, no, Azuki Wilde look
picture perfect as ever!
Yurippe is our snow queen!
Thanks to 小泊川 who ripped everything from Yahoo online.
Downloads: PV(28mb), Comment by Yurippe(7mb), mp3 rip(6.7mb)
Latest release info
28th Single 百年の孤独
Release: Oct 22, 2008
Romaji: Hyakunen no Kodoku (One hundred years of solitude)
Limited edition (right cover)
GZCA-4115 / 1,470 Yen
includes Hyakunen no Kodoku Promotional Video
1. Hyakunen no Kodoku
2. Clockwork
3. Secret Path
Regular edition (left cover)
GZCA-4116 / 1,260 Yen
1. Hyakunen no Kodoku
2. Clockwork
3. Secret Path
4. Hyakunen no Kodoku (instrumental)
5. Clockwork (instrumental)
6. Secret Path (instrumental)
Check out the special promo site below for details
It's black and white with vintage movie touch-up. I'm considering getting the limited edition =v=
100% CROWS!
playful Azuki
that Oscar Wilde, no, Azuki Wilde look
picture perfect as ever!
Yurippe is our snow queen!
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Oct 22:28th Single Hyakunen no Kodoku
■GARNET CROW ニューシングルリリース決定！！
GARNET CROWの28枚目となるニューシングル「百年の孤独」が、2008年10月22日にリリースされることが決定致しました！
ニューシングル「百年の孤独」は、2008年秋に上映となります「真救世主伝説 北斗の拳ZERO ケンシロウ伝」の主題歌となっており、今秋で生誕25周年を迎える「北斗の拳」の世界観が凝縮された重厚な楽曲に仕上がっています。カップリング曲等、詳細は追ってご報告していきますので、お楽しみにお待ち下さい！！
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Translation:
GARNET CROW's new single decided!
GARNET CROW will release the 28th single 'Hyakunen no Kodoku' (One hundred years of solitude) on Oct 22, 2008.
Hyakunen no Kodoku will be the new theme of upcoming movie 'Makoto Kyuuseishu Densetsu, Hokuto no Ken ZERO, Kenshirou Den' (Legend of the true savior, True Fist of the North Star ZERO, Story of Kenshiro) scheduled for the big screen in autumn. The song embraces the heavy essence of the worldview of Hokuto no Ken which welcomes its 25th anniversary. Details on coupling songs will be reported later.
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Information on the new single was first disclosed on a casual note during LOCKS live tour, but due to confidential issues Yurippe only announced the title which nonetheless stirred up enough excitement among the audience.
5th Movie poster
If you're unfamiliar with Hokuto no Ken,you can check out the following sites:
Wikipedia
Hokuto no Ken 25th anniversary project
I actually grew up watching this anime and what I remember from it is lots of blood spills,violent fist fights and torn clothes (The protagonist's clothes is torn to pieces whenever he pumps up his muscles on adrenaline surge. Don't you wonder how he keeps on the same set of clothes in every episode? Never mind.) It's pretty hardcore and the series has been alive for 25 years apparently. The 25th anniversary project is probably the last theatrical release and I'm really excited GC runs away with the title. The popularity of the series will definitely help them find more listeners. And looking at the title 'A hundred years of solitude', I have my expectations brewing! Search for '北斗の拳', or 'Hokuto no Ken' on youtube and you'll get a sense of the previous title songs. Here's the famous TV OP 'You are shock'.
***
More on 'LOCKS' live later...
GARNET CROWの28枚目となるニューシングル「百年の孤独」が、2008年10月22日にリリースされることが決定致しました！
ニューシングル「百年の孤独」は、2008年秋に上映となります「真救世主伝説 北斗の拳ZERO ケンシロウ伝」の主題歌となっており、今秋で生誕25周年を迎える「北斗の拳」の世界観が凝縮された重厚な楽曲に仕上がっています。カップリング曲等、詳細は追ってご報告していきますので、お楽しみにお待ち下さい！！
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Translation:
GARNET CROW's new single decided!
GARNET CROW will release the 28th single 'Hyakunen no Kodoku' (One hundred years of solitude) on Oct 22, 2008.
Hyakunen no Kodoku will be the new theme of upcoming movie 'Makoto Kyuuseishu Densetsu, Hokuto no Ken ZERO, Kenshirou Den' (Legend of the true savior, True Fist of the North Star ZERO, Story of Kenshiro) scheduled for the big screen in autumn. The song embraces the heavy essence of the worldview of Hokuto no Ken which welcomes its 25th anniversary. Details on coupling songs will be reported later.
***
Information on the new single was first disclosed on a casual note during LOCKS live tour, but due to confidential issues Yurippe only announced the title which nonetheless stirred up enough excitement among the audience.
5th Movie poster
If you're unfamiliar with Hokuto no Ken,you can check out the following sites:
Wikipedia
Hokuto no Ken 25th anniversary project
I actually grew up watching this anime and what I remember from it is lots of blood spills,violent fist fights and torn clothes (The protagonist's clothes is torn to pieces whenever he pumps up his muscles on adrenaline surge. Don't you wonder how he keeps on the same set of clothes in every episode? Never mind.) It's pretty hardcore and the series has been alive for 25 years apparently. The 25th anniversary project is probably the last theatrical release and I'm really excited GC runs away with the title. The popularity of the series will definitely help them find more listeners. And looking at the title 'A hundred years of solitude', I have my expectations brewing! Search for '北斗の拳', or 'Hokuto no Ken' on youtube and you'll get a sense of the previous title songs. Here's the famous TV OP 'You are shock'.
***
More on 'LOCKS' live later...
Monday, February 25, 2008
GARNET CROW New Album 'LOCKS'
It's been more than a year since their last album 'THE TWILIGHT VALLEY'! What have they been doing in 2007?! (Usually they release one album per year) Let's hope the long anticipated 6th album is a sparkling gem!
photo credit: LOCKS special site (official)
Check it out! LOCKS special site features album preview, liner notes, PV & release info. There's more to come =D
6th Album: LOCKS
Release date: 2008 March 12
There're 3 editions:
*First Press Limited Edition A(left): GZCA-5124/3,500Yen (tax in)
- This edition comes with a DVD featuring Ninnaji Temple concert footage.
Order online: Yesasia | CDJapan | Amazon.jp
*First Press Limited Edition B(center): GZCA-5125/3,500Yen (tax in)
- CD+DVD containing 3 PVs: 世界はまわると言うけれど ,涙のイエスタデー,もう一度笑って)
Order online: Yesasia | CDJapan | Amazon.jp
*Regular Edition(right): GZCA-5126/3,059Yen (tax in)
Order online: Yesasia | CDJapan | Amazon.jp
Track Listing
01.最後の離島
02.涙のイエスタデー (album ver.)
03.世界はまわると言うけれど
04.もう一度笑って
05.この手を伸ばせば (album ver.)
06.doubt
07.風とRAINBOW
08.ふたり
09.Mr.Holiday
10.The first cry
11.Love is a Bird
Romaji & English translations (suggested)
01.Saigo no ritou, The last outlying island
02.Namida no yesterday, Tears of yesterday
03.Sekai wa mawaru to iu keredo, Even if they say the world goes round & round
04.Mou ichido waratte, Smile again
05.Kono te wo nobaseba, If you reach out
06.doubt
07.Kaze to RAINBOW, Wind & RAINBOW
08.Futari, two
09.Mr.Holiday
10.The first cry
11.Love is a Bird
Meaning behind 'LOCKS'
The pronounciation of 'LOCKS' is similar to '6す'(lokusu)=6th in Japanese, underlying their 6th album. Also, they want their fans to come closer and link hearts like keys to locks.
Liner Notes from Nakamura Yuri(translated from official website).
- This translation is very coarse... Read at your own peril!
About LOCKS
We want fans to feel love and positive emotions through this album which is filled with infinit purity, transparency and a sparkling quality. We hope that everybody could be the 'one and only' existence for someone special and hold uttermost contentment in their heart.
When the sun rises and starts a new day, we wish you could feel the coming of spring through the stirring of animals, buzzing of human activities, and the budding of plants. Wish this album could tell a story from a day's start to end, the changes in seaons, the joy of living, happiness, and strength through occasional pain and frustrations.
01.Saigo no ritou, The last outlying island
This song is imbued with a feeling of break of dawn, and a new chapter. Continueing from our previous album which tells how twilight gives in to darkness bringing forward our deeper world vision, this album reflects a purer, cleaner world. Although the word 'twilight' appears again in this song, it has a refreshing feel instead of darkness. The 2nd chapter of GARNET CROW is starting. Here we go!
02. Namida no yesterday (album ver.)
When we were still debating what to write for the 100th song, someone told us it was tied-up to a TV opening. The time was summer so we added in pop elements to give a summer feel. Being the 100th song which holds special significance, we want to make it a simpler tune so everybody could sing along. Although the majority of our songs give sad impressions, the 100th is 100% opposite to norm. It's not so bad for us slight weirdos (laughs).
03.Sekai wa mawaru to iu keredo, Even if they say the world goes round & round
A very sad, long anticipated love song.
The opening chords guide you to the world of this song. I can't help crying when I listen to its guitar solo. The bridge from stanza D to the end is like a sudden blooming of light in dark night. The world becomes wider, and leaves a sleepless trail.
04.Mou ichido waratte, Smile again
Both band members and production staff have favourable reviews of this song since its demo tape stage. Embraced in gentle sunlight, this song symbolises 'evergreen', a key motif of this album. It mixes purity with pains, typical of GARNET style. I like the line 'you were once as warm as the sunlight in spring' . I'd also like to be the kind of person who smiles always.
05.Kono te wo nobaseba, If you reach out
Every single note is sung with a lot of heart. Although it's a simple tune, it doesnt come off as unbalanced. You slowly get carried away. That's our initial purpose of writing this song. I like 'Do we have to believe in the coming of tomorrow in order to keep walking on?' 'You also have seen tomorrow in those eyes'
06.doubt
'Anger?Desire?Fire of life?'
Like the lyrics, this song burns with strong emotions from inside out. Another highlight is the tug-of-war between vocals and guitar during the bridge part - voice is great ~ Even my band members gave me kudos. Especially those who experience a lot of frustrations, please listen to it and let out your stress.
07.Kaze to RAINBOW, Wind & RAINBOW
- the prelude to 2007 for GARNET CROW. It's a high energy rock song filled with fresh curiosity. Happiness & shock, Pain & anticipations etc. - this song probes into fundamental human nature. We wrote it right after 5th album 'THE TWILIGHT VALLEY', as if we broke out of twilight and saw the break of dawn. We'll be very happy if those who listen to it are motivated to take a step forward from twilight to dawn.
08.Futari, two
The lyrics are extremely cute . 'Because you meet me, we are us yo~ ' I like this line a lot. The saying 'Because ~ yo' has become so popular in the studio, like 'Because my stomach is empty yo~', 'Because I want to take a break yo~'. Both guys and gals use it, and we managed to finish recording under this eccentric atmosphere. Even the grunge rock like voice sounds happy because of this lovely song. I'm sure we'll have a lot of fun in concert so please listen to it yo~ (laughs)
09.Mr.Holiday
This one is easy-listening. Under the sunlight you feel a sudden urge to sprint and go picnic - that's what the song is about. It's rare for us to write such a pop tune (laughs). It exudes a positive energy. I was swaying, walking, jumping and singing to it (laughs). Okamoto-san did a great job with chrous. Feel free to cycle and sing along. You'll be cheered up whether listening or singing to it.
10.The first cry
Stylistically, this song is a continuation from the previous album 'THE TWILIGHT VALLEY' which speaks a deeper and darker world vision. Guitar, vocal and chorus intermingle to create a mysterious ambience. Saxophone solo also adds to the darkness. Sadness, prayers, peace, journey and infinite pain - there're a lot of words you could assoicate with it. I wish you feel a little hope at the end of it. 'If prayers could not heal sadness, let's bear the pain together.' - this line defines the concept and direction of this song. The start of an end, or the end of a start - the world is going round and round.
11.Love is a Bird
The mellow synths starts the song. The free floating feeling of Stanza A and B is filled with gentle warmth, which forms a stark contrast with chorus 'Could people in love give off light and glory', sung with eruptive strength. 'To give up or to hope' is a recurring theme of our limited life. This is a song of hope. Let happy birds spread their wings and fly. C'mon everybody, take the first stride! Spread your wings and fly high! Love is a bird!and free!
***
You can preview all of the above tracks at LOCKS special site. My first impression is, it's a happy album in general. I like 'Mr. Holiday' & 'The first cry'.
More to come...
photo credit: LOCKS special site (official)
Check it out! LOCKS special site features album preview, liner notes, PV & release info. There's more to come =D
6th Album: LOCKS
Release date: 2008 March 12
There're 3 editions:
*First Press Limited Edition A(left): GZCA-5124/3,500Yen (tax in)
- This edition comes with a DVD featuring Ninnaji Temple concert footage.
Order online: Yesasia | CDJapan | Amazon.jp
*First Press Limited Edition B(center): GZCA-5125/3,500Yen (tax in)
- CD+DVD containing 3 PVs: 世界はまわると言うけれど ,涙のイエスタデー,もう一度笑って)
Order online: Yesasia | CDJapan | Amazon.jp
*Regular Edition(right): GZCA-5126/3,059Yen (tax in)
Order online: Yesasia | CDJapan | Amazon.jp
Track Listing
01.最後の離島
02.涙のイエスタデー (album ver.)
03.世界はまわると言うけれど
04.もう一度笑って
05.この手を伸ばせば (album ver.)
06.doubt
07.風とRAINBOW
08.ふたり
09.Mr.Holiday
10.The first cry
11.Love is a Bird
Romaji & English translations (suggested)
01.Saigo no ritou, The last outlying island
02.Namida no yesterday, Tears of yesterday
03.Sekai wa mawaru to iu keredo, Even if they say the world goes round & round
04.Mou ichido waratte, Smile again
05.Kono te wo nobaseba, If you reach out
06.doubt
07.Kaze to RAINBOW, Wind & RAINBOW
08.Futari, two
09.Mr.Holiday
10.The first cry
11.Love is a Bird
Meaning behind 'LOCKS'
The pronounciation of 'LOCKS' is similar to '6す'(lokusu)=6th in Japanese, underlying their 6th album. Also, they want their fans to come closer and link hearts like keys to locks.
Liner Notes from Nakamura Yuri(translated from official website).
- This translation is very coarse... Read at your own peril!
About LOCKS
We want fans to feel love and positive emotions through this album which is filled with infinit purity, transparency and a sparkling quality. We hope that everybody could be the 'one and only' existence for someone special and hold uttermost contentment in their heart.
When the sun rises and starts a new day, we wish you could feel the coming of spring through the stirring of animals, buzzing of human activities, and the budding of plants. Wish this album could tell a story from a day's start to end, the changes in seaons, the joy of living, happiness, and strength through occasional pain and frustrations.
01.Saigo no ritou, The last outlying island
This song is imbued with a feeling of break of dawn, and a new chapter. Continueing from our previous album which tells how twilight gives in to darkness bringing forward our deeper world vision, this album reflects a purer, cleaner world. Although the word 'twilight' appears again in this song, it has a refreshing feel instead of darkness. The 2nd chapter of GARNET CROW is starting. Here we go!
02. Namida no yesterday (album ver.)
When we were still debating what to write for the 100th song, someone told us it was tied-up to a TV opening. The time was summer so we added in pop elements to give a summer feel. Being the 100th song which holds special significance, we want to make it a simpler tune so everybody could sing along. Although the majority of our songs give sad impressions, the 100th is 100% opposite to norm. It's not so bad for us slight weirdos (laughs).
03.Sekai wa mawaru to iu keredo, Even if they say the world goes round & round
A very sad, long anticipated love song.
The opening chords guide you to the world of this song. I can't help crying when I listen to its guitar solo. The bridge from stanza D to the end is like a sudden blooming of light in dark night. The world becomes wider, and leaves a sleepless trail.
04.Mou ichido waratte, Smile again
Both band members and production staff have favourable reviews of this song since its demo tape stage. Embraced in gentle sunlight, this song symbolises 'evergreen', a key motif of this album. It mixes purity with pains, typical of GARNET style. I like the line 'you were once as warm as the sunlight in spring' . I'd also like to be the kind of person who smiles always.
05.Kono te wo nobaseba, If you reach out
Every single note is sung with a lot of heart. Although it's a simple tune, it doesnt come off as unbalanced. You slowly get carried away. That's our initial purpose of writing this song. I like 'Do we have to believe in the coming of tomorrow in order to keep walking on?' 'You also have seen tomorrow in those eyes'
06.doubt
'Anger?Desire?Fire of life?'
Like the lyrics, this song burns with strong emotions from inside out. Another highlight is the tug-of-war between vocals and guitar during the bridge part - voice is great ~ Even my band members gave me kudos. Especially those who experience a lot of frustrations, please listen to it and let out your stress.
07.Kaze to RAINBOW, Wind & RAINBOW
- the prelude to 2007 for GARNET CROW. It's a high energy rock song filled with fresh curiosity. Happiness & shock, Pain & anticipations etc. - this song probes into fundamental human nature. We wrote it right after 5th album 'THE TWILIGHT VALLEY', as if we broke out of twilight and saw the break of dawn. We'll be very happy if those who listen to it are motivated to take a step forward from twilight to dawn.
08.Futari, two
The lyrics are extremely cute . 'Because you meet me, we are us yo~ ' I like this line a lot. The saying 'Because ~ yo' has become so popular in the studio, like 'Because my stomach is empty yo~', 'Because I want to take a break yo~'. Both guys and gals use it, and we managed to finish recording under this eccentric atmosphere. Even the grunge rock like voice sounds happy because of this lovely song. I'm sure we'll have a lot of fun in concert so please listen to it yo~ (laughs)
09.Mr.Holiday
This one is easy-listening. Under the sunlight you feel a sudden urge to sprint and go picnic - that's what the song is about. It's rare for us to write such a pop tune (laughs). It exudes a positive energy. I was swaying, walking, jumping and singing to it (laughs). Okamoto-san did a great job with chrous. Feel free to cycle and sing along. You'll be cheered up whether listening or singing to it.
10.The first cry
Stylistically, this song is a continuation from the previous album 'THE TWILIGHT VALLEY' which speaks a deeper and darker world vision. Guitar, vocal and chorus intermingle to create a mysterious ambience. Saxophone solo also adds to the darkness. Sadness, prayers, peace, journey and infinite pain - there're a lot of words you could assoicate with it. I wish you feel a little hope at the end of it. 'If prayers could not heal sadness, let's bear the pain together.' - this line defines the concept and direction of this song. The start of an end, or the end of a start - the world is going round and round.
11.Love is a Bird
The mellow synths starts the song. The free floating feeling of Stanza A and B is filled with gentle warmth, which forms a stark contrast with chorus 'Could people in love give off light and glory', sung with eruptive strength. 'To give up or to hope' is a recurring theme of our limited life. This is a song of hope. Let happy birds spread their wings and fly. C'mon everybody, take the first stride! Spread your wings and fly high! Love is a bird!and free!
***
You can preview all of the above tracks at LOCKS special site. My first impression is, it's a happy album in general. I like 'Mr. Holiday' & 'The first cry'.
More to come...
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