HYBLOG – 03.07.2018

This year’s annual solo event was held in Naeba.

Anyway, I turned over a new leaf!

I wanted to not only feel interesting, but artistic too.

 

For fans, it’s nice to have a live,
It is fundamental that everyone can easily enjoy it without hesitation

While maintaining the variety of the direction like past lives,
It’s good to put forth a theme and make it a cute project…

Since the event is at the hotel, the production will be more real…

 

Since the [hotel] is on a snowy mountain,
It’s like staying in the Overlook Hotel from the movie “The Shining,”
I like a little horror feeling.

 

But it’s not good to say that Overlook Hotel is a name,
[Because] there is a feeling of horror with the name itself, so the image of a snowy mountain on a t-shirt as a cute logo, will be good.

When I think about things like this, everything gets chaotic.

 

 

 

I don’t care if there’s a snow monster character~…

Snowman?

It seems like “where are the strange beasts”

I’d like a cute little character.

 

It can become a parka or
I wonder if it could be like a cute snowboarding team or something.

I also want there to be goods like hotel amenities.

 

Well then, I wonder if the performers could come out as employees of the hotel~?

MC Kuro is a manager as well.
The double suit he wore when he came to see Black Mass the other day was good.

YUKI seems to look good as a bellboy

ASH seems to be suited as a chef

Kiyoutake is a maid afterall~?

 

Although the [positions] seem filled,

What shall I do?

Is there anything that comes to mind?

It was unexpectedly difficult…

HYDE is an owner.

And I tried to make it a rich, flashy image.

I created a style like “Miwa Akihiro” *LOL*

The problem was then when TERU suddenly decided to come and play!

Although it’s a nice surprise, he doesn’t have a costume, *LOL*

Anyway, I got through the hurdles…. what shall I do next year?

 

The Naeba event is 6 years old now and is becoming more smooth,

More fun! Happy! As I thought this was a new beginning and staff trial and error.

 

ASH’s good reflexes and plenty of talking!

During the live, he worked hard on his harmony.

 

YUKI’s heartwarming talk and poor picture!

I was nervous about the live with one guitar.

 

Yutaka Kyan’s keen retort and variety experience response!

He’s an indispensible person at such times.

 

Kuro-chan’s moderation and character matched the setting.

 

And since TERU’s appearance was a surprise, his character naturally surprised me too.
The next day he also came as a surprise.
I’m happy to say that I want to go out next year, but there’s a also a band schedule and can’t overdo it *LOL*
I’m happy to wait anytime…

 

Many aspects of each artist that I can not usually see on the day, were seen

After a long absence, laughing and interaction with fans left a warm feeling in my stomach,

 

I myself also participated in this year’s snowboarding,
I enjoyed it very much as an extension of play.
I definitely want to open it at the end of winter.

 

If you like it

 

To our hotel

 

We’ll wait for you to come again.

SNOW MONSTER HOTEL OWNER

HYDE

 

HYBLOG – 12.07.2017

About the break
12.07.2017

I’m sorry for the big shock.

The new album response, and the increased quality of the lives [was a bit much],
I decided to take a break.

The members and the staff were [working together] enthusiastically,

But then there were some issues in the relationship, and I realized the best thing to do was take a “break.”

It was possible to take a break without announcing it,
But since I don’t know when we’ll resume, we thought it best to make a statement.

I did not plan to take the break until the arena [tour] was finished.

Although, it seems the solo calendar release comes at a “convenient” time and is a bit unusual,
I actually decided to do this back in September, since there is no L’Arc calendar. We began manufacturing the solo calendar.

At that time, VAMPS’ calendar was in production, but due to some difficulties, the calendar was suspended and production halted.

Thank you for supporting VAMPS so far. I am grateful.

I am sorry about this, but I was glad to have been able to create VAMPS.

I’m proud of the memories I made with everyone.

Next year, I will return to solo work and get a fresh start, continuing to move forward.

Please support me.

 

HYBLOG – 11.29.2017

Everyday
11.29.2017

I’m having a very relaxing life everyday, recently.

Most of the work is [completed] sufficiently via email.

It’s a convenient world where you can work anywhere with WiFi.
Now, I mostly arrange the Black Mass songs and confirm the goods.
I am cured of the cough I had since I caught a cold in South America.
I started singing songs little by little.
I was a bit tired because of various things for the Black Mass, but it’s fulfilling.
I am looking forward to entertaining everyone.

A new “companion” has increased the morning coffee making.

“Pots that can set the temperature ~ ♪”

It came when I’d forgotten about it.
It took about half a year for it to reach crowdfunding.*

[You] set the temperature with the dial, then just press the button.
A convenient pot that can be made without having to measure the hot water for the coffee and at the proper temperature (now at 85 degrees Celsius).

Up until now, it was difficult to measure or set the thermometer properly, so I would adjust it by cooling the [water] down after boiling.
I thought that I was an analog human, but it seems like I like this sort of thing.
It might be enough for only snow countries to grind beans with a coffee mill.

There are talks about putting a capsule that makes the coffee with only one button, but that’s different.

I’d like to drink the real thing as easily as possible.

When I get up, I brew 2 cups of coffee in the coffee tumbler I bought in Seattle.
Regardless of the heat retention performance, I feel that the ceramic tumbler is more delicious.

 

 

Coffee set.

From the left, “Temperature control pot,” “Electric coffee mill,” “Drip server,” “Sealed coffee bean storage can.”**
Coffee tumbler in front.***

Well, I’ll have a cup of coffee today and send emails.

 

*NOTE: The coffee maker HYDE is referring to was recently made available through a “kickstarter” project.
**NOTE: The items in the photo are (from left), the Stagg EKG,  Kalita NEXT G, and most likely a coffee bean storage can like this AirScape Large Stainless Steel Canister: click here

***NOTE: The tumbler is a Seattle Pike Place Ceramic Tumbler.

 

HYBLOG – 02.28.2017

Here and There
02.28.2017

After recording has been finished, a weight has been lifted.
It seems there is no rest until everything is done for the recording.
Recording itself wasn’t difficult,
Singing was short and easy, and I think there was somehow no stress, although if I think of it now with a relaxed mental state, I think there was in fact stress.
I am relaxing a lot more now.
I wonder if I will continue with a life where tension and relaxation are repeated.
Even though I say this casually,
After the usual post-processing work, the preparations for the lives are piled up when it’s over,

Because of that I feel like a nerd who has to do things in a hurry without being pressured by a deadline.

 

 

Recently, I start the day brewing coffee (I drink 2 cups of coffee).
A detailed confirmation of work springs forth, and it gushes out like water, and there is no end.*
*NOTE: HYDE approves everything before it is produced, especially where goods and merchandise are concerned. So HYDE is discussing the daily routine of confirming things like the graphics for the goods and whatnot.
“Which logo is better, A or B?”
“Umm…what’s the difference between A & B?”
“It’s a bit dirty”
“Well, they’re different if you look closely…”
I work at that level *LOL*
And when I get into those sort of things, it may never end,
Production of the L’Arc~en~Ciel live,
The VAMPS album jacket,
Japanese translation of lyrics,
Confirmation of goods and ideas,
I wonder if I can memorize the new song lyrics, which is the main thing.
Every day passes quickly [when] I am working.
Because each of those things is part of a job I like, I’m not bothered by it.

 

 

But, I have not made much progress in terms of memorizing the lyrics.
English is difficult to memorize…
However, as for the lyrics themselves, I don’t know if they’re good or not,
Rhyming and rhythm can be off if [the lyrics are] confused with something similar
I often sing the parts I remember because of the humor I had [associated] with it during production.
I’m the type of person who remembers with his body.
I think it is clumsy and inefficient to memorize by concentrating and concentrating, so I [try] to do it a little bit at a time.
I never remember unless I have a lot of live performances,
I think I have that kind of problem.
But, I hate it when I can’t concentrate on the live because I am so focused on the lyrics
This is why I prefer to have a live, where I’ve memorized everything perfectly.
That’s why there is no cheat sheet on the stage!
Absolutely not!
I don’t think so.
Does it not exist?
。。。
No, it definitely does not exist *LOL*
I’m sorry, but Japanese will not appear in the next album.
I wanted to include some, but I didn’t have time…
The only [Japanese] word on the album is “BUTTOBASHITE” *LOL*
But, remember that there are plenty of places [in the songs] that are easy to sing.
When the “CALLING” MV was made, I was able to sing it without cheat sheets [written] in advance.
I will practice for the lives and it will be easier for me (like a nerd)
When shooting, I have to sing at double-speed, which is tongue-twisting and hard work [for me], but thanks to memorizing everything in advance, it was easy to make the MV.

 

 

“CALLING” was the first video shot by American staff since “SEASON’S CALL.”
I thought about the kind of feelings American musicians have when filming,
[So] I basically leave it to the American staff, and the idea was also conceived by the director.
It is not correct to only build this work myself, but it is also important to [incorporate] another person’s ideas successfully.
It’s the same in recording,
If only good ideas are produced, then that’s very good,
However, I hate those unpleasant instances where I can’t accept all of the ideas that emerge and have to refuse them.
I must have the heart of a demon *LOL*
I don’t want such situations to happen, so I hope for good ideas.

 

That’s why I left it in the hands of the director, so I can choose my own ideas, which is why I can say that I am building VAMPS.

 
On the day [of the shooting], it was an unusually rainy day in Los Angeles,
I was worried because it the rain fell abruptly for about 2 hours, but we ended up finishing as scheduled.
The shooting crew is very cheerful, which made it a good atmosphere

 

 

When they made a good shot, they celebrated each time *LOL*
The same happened when we recorded.
The Japanese don’t celebrate when being praised *LOL*
I was worried whether the female model would match the atmosphere, but I was relieved because it she turned to be very nice.
I was glad to go with the director’s recommendation *LOL*

 

 

Now that [we] are editing the MV, it’s a beautiful and has dark images.
However, the atmosphere feels different [than what has been done before].
Look forward to it.
However,
I don’t want to do the MV verification work for some reason.
The body refuses [to do so].
I have an unpleasant feeling and [I] hesitate to open the file.
I don’t know why.
Is it because I have no expectations?
Maybe because I’m afraid if it isn’t good?
Maybe that’s why, but it still makes me uneasy.
But, I don’t want to reply late and since errors impossible to fix now,
I must click on the file as quickly as possible.
This time, it’s better than I imagined,
I’ve gotten used to it, as I have watched it several times
Still, I does not finish convincing me…
Recording will be resumed the day after filming,
So, we headed to Las Vegas where the studio is located.
It’s about 4-5 hours [away].
Then that evening, I was surprised to see photos of the shooting for the day had shown up on SNS.
Since common sense is different overseas, [they] took liberty to share [photos] without my permission on their own SNS.**
If this was Japan, the staff would be fired.
**NOTE: “SNS” refers to “social networking system,” aka social media (or Instagram, specifically in this case HYDE is referring to).

 

Anyway
Naeba is coming soon!
And we’re done with everything!
I wonder if winter will come again☆

 

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Original Text:
レコーディングが終わって肩の荷が下りた。

毎回このレコーディングって作業は、全部終わるまで神経が休まらないみたい。

レコーディング自体煮詰まることも少なかったし、
歌録りも短くて楽だったし、ストレスがないように思ってても現在のお気楽な心境を考えると、
やっぱりストレスがあったんだろうと思う。

今は随分リラックスしてる。

こういった緊張と緩和を繰り返して人生って続くんだろうな。

精神的には気楽って言っても
終わったらいつも恒例の後処理作業と、ライヴ準備の作業が山積みになってるので、
締め切りに追われることなく早めからやって行くという優等生みたいなことをしている。

最近の日々は１日分のコーヒー（コーヒーカップ２杯分）を淹れてスタートする。
細かい確認作業が湧き水のごとく噴き出して終わりがない。
「AとBのロゴどちらが良いですか？」
「うーん、、、AとBどう違うの？」
「すこし汚しが多いです」
「うーん、あ、よく見れば違うね。。。」

そんなレベルの事もやってるよ笑

そんなのを入れるとキリがないけど、
ラルクのライヴの演出、
VAMPSのアルバムジャケット周り、
歌詞の和訳、
グッズの確認やアイディア、
新曲の歌詞を覚えたりするのがメインといったところかな。
作業してると毎日があっという間に過ぎていく。
それぞれが好きな仕事なのでそんなに苦にはならない。

 

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でも中でもなかなか進まないのが歌詞を覚える事。
英語覚えるの難しい。。。
歌詞としては良いのかも知れないけど
韻を踏んだりして、似て非なるものがあるとごちゃごちゃになる。。。
作業の合間とかのふとした時に、覚える部分を数回歌ってる。
身体で覚えるってやつだな。
凝縮して集中して覚えるのはごちゃごちゃして効率悪いと思うから、少しずつ何回もやってる。
これまでもライヴの本数をかなりこなさないと覚えきる事はなかったし、
そんなもんだとも思ってる。
でも、歌詞に気をとられてライヴに集中できない瞬間が嫌だから

完璧に覚えてライヴを迎えてやるんだ。
だからステージにカンニングペーパーなんてないぜ！
絶対ない！
ないと思う。
ないんじゃないかな？
。。。

いや、ないって笑
悪いけど、次のアルバムに日本語は出てこないよ。
何か入れたかったんだけど、そんな余裕が無かったんだ。。。
入ってるのは「BUTTOBASHITE〜♫」だけだよ笑
でも、簡単に歌えるところはたくさんあるから覚えといてね。
それもあって「CALLING」のMVの時は事前にカンニングペーパー無しで歌えるようにしておいたんだ。
ライヴ練習を１曲楽にすることにもなるし（優等生）
撮影では倍速で歌ったりするから早口言葉とか大変なんだけど、覚えておいたおかげでMV 撮るのが楽だった。

 

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「CALLING」は「SEASON’S CALL」以来の、アメリカのスタッフでのシューティングになった。

アメリカのミュージシャンはどんな感じで撮ってるのか試してみようと思って、

基本的にはアメリカの事務所に任せて、アイディアも監督に自由に発想してもらった。

自分で構築して考えるだけではなく相手のアイディアをうまく自分の作品に落とし込むのは
レコーディングでもそうだけど、とても重要な事だ。
良いアイディアばかり出てくるなら良いんだけど、
全く受け付けないアイディアが出てきて断らなければならない時とか結構デリケートで嫌な瞬間だ。
心を鬼にしなければならない笑
なるべくそうならないでほしいと願いながら良いアイディアを期待する。
こうやって監督に任せるのも自分が選択した事だから、VAMPSをプロデュースしてるって事なんだ。
当日は、Los Angelesでは珍しく雨で寒いし、
いきなり２時間くらい押してスタートしたから心配だったけど、予定通り終了した。
撮影クルーはとても陽気で良い雰囲気☆
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良い映像が撮れた時はいちいち盛り上がる(笑)

レコーディングの時もそうだった。

日本人だと褒めてはくれても盛り上がりはしないな(笑)
モデルの女の子が雰囲気合うか心配だったけど、とっても素敵だったので安心した。
監督推薦を聞いといて良かったよ(笑)
[image]
今はそのMVの編集中で、とても美しくもダークな映像。
やはりこれまでとすこし雰囲気が違う。
楽しみにしててね♪
しかし
なぜかこういうMV確認作業はやりたくない。
身体が拒否する。
何か嫌な感じがしてファイルを開くのをためらってしまう。
理由はよく分からない。
期待していないのか？
ダメだったら怖いから？
その辺だと思うけど何かが僕を不安にさせる。
でも、返事が遅くなって、修正不可能になるのはもっと嫌だから
嫌々ながら早々にファイルをクリックする。
今回は想像より良かったし、
何度か観てるうちに慣れてくるんだけど
それでもこの作業は好きになれない。。。
撮影の次の日からまたレコーディングを再開するので、
終了後スタジオがあるラスベガスへ向かう。
４〜５時間くらいかな。
その夜にはその日の撮影の様子がSNSに流れてて驚いた。
海外だと常識が違うから、勝手に撮って自分のSNSに流すのは日常みたい。
これが日本なら、スタッフはクビだろうな。
さて
もうすぐ苗場！
それまでに全部終わらせるぜ！
もう一回冬来ないかな〜☆

 

 

VAMPS FANBOOK PROJECT Vol. IV

The VAMPS Fanbook Project Vol. IV is open to all BLOODSUCKERS, especially those who cannot attend
any of VAMPS’ lives this year. Interested in participating? Here’s how:

 

You may submit artwork, messages, photos, or all of the above! Here’s how to submit your work:

 

ARTWORK/PHOTOS GUIDELINES
1. Please scan or send your digital file to: i.heart.vamps@gmail.com
2. Subject of the email: “VAMPS Fanbook Project Vol. IV”
3. In the subject of the email, you MUST include the following:

– Your name (or how you would like to be credited)
– Your location (optional)
– Title of your artwork/photo (if there is no title, just state “untitled”)
– Any message you’d like to include with your artwork/photo.

*NOTE: Please be sure to send large file sizes!

 

MESSAGES GUIDELINES
You may submit your message in one of THREE ways: a handwritten letter, an email, or fill out the form below.

To submit a handwritten letter:
1. Please scan your handwritten letter to VAMPS and send it here: i.heart.vamps@gmail.com
2. Subject of the email: “VAMPS Fanbook Project Vol. IV”
3. In the subject of the email, you MUST include the following:

– Your name (or how you would like to be credited)
– Your location (optional)

*NOTE: Please be sure to send large file sizes!

Name (or how you'd like to be credited)(required)

Email(required)

Message to VAMPS(required)

Submit

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DEADLINE: TO BE DETERMINED!

HYBLOG – 02.10.2017

Thank You Very Much
02.10.2017

Happy New Year
(I can’t do anything else when production starts)

Since the beginning of the year, I have been in Las Vegas with the continuation of VAMPS’ recording.
I have not been to the casino or [Vegas] strip, lol

This is the final recording of the album, which will be released after the songwriting & recording work is completed.
It’s the 4th recording since INSIDE OF ME [was] recorded?
I’ve been recording a few songs at a time. Last 4 or 5 tracks this time.

The work has come to an end.
It’s been a year since I started composing something…

After all, it is late to write songs ~….

American engineers and producers are distinctive and unique, respectively.

This time, producer Kane will provide assistance to the engineer, producing lyrics, composition, performances, arrangements, and mixes, alone and without assistance.

The way to record songs is also unique and looping and recording in a row
I was surprised at the beginning that what seemed impossible [at first], went by fast.
To that extent, I want to be firm on what I want to sing myself.
If I can’t keep up with the image….[We’ll] have to start over again.

The second track to the “CALLING” single [that will be] released in March, “ENJOY THE SILENCE,” ended in 40 minutes.
It may be the shortest recording of singing in English – Kashi Gas Kune Deathcade*

It’s my first time to record a cover of my favorite artist.

I’ve like DEPECHE MODE since I was in junior high school and it was shocking when I listened [to them] for the first time.

I was very [influenced by them]
I tried singing [like them], so I tried imitating [the lead singer] and the I tried to be as different as possible

I haven’t heard it yet….How it is?

I can’t listen to what I recordered earlier, I’m different from Japan LOL

I still don’t like native English, but I understand that I improve gradually.
In album recording, [I have] noticed that the pronounciation level differs between a half-year old recording and a recent recording LOL

I want to re-record, but…

I will stop it because there is no dirt LOL*

But it is nice to be growing.

It is important to keep going and doing if [one] is not satisfied with the current situation ~ Huh.

It can be said that this song is composed only of heavy songs.
I chose a light song.
As far as I mentioned in an interview that “the whole image of the album cannot be conveyed with just a single”
I was saying that a variety of songs are included in the album
It may be as long as the extension of INSIDE OF ME this time.

I tried to not make it a distracting impression.

The [songs] will be different from some of the fans’ expectations, heavy, [but] catchy sound.

I can’t lose at the festival!

I am glad, as an artist, because I wanted to make such an album.
There aren’t so many distorted voices…
Please forgive [me], [those] who like beautiful voices [as in] L’Arc’s singles.

Later,
I just pray for everyone to like it….

 

 

[I have been] to Vegas many times in the summer.

Even though it was midnight, it would the weather would still be hot, like a frying pan
It was unexpected that winter was so cold.

I selected the wrong clothes for the cold by mistake…

Snow is also piled up in the mountains in the distance, as if I were going to a snowy mountain.
It will not be bad if it comes in winter.

 

Working in the winter and doing lives, other than that, it’s not so bad,
It’s only a problem to be robbed of snowboarding during the high season

Oh,
Winter is over…

I’d like to have a day off next February…

But when this is over

Naoea!

I’m happy to be able to show off to everyone the liberated VAMPS, freed from recording.

It’s the end of the season, but I wish good snow is left

Next, I’ll raise it for L’Arc’s Tokyo Dome

Postscript

By the way, it was my birthday last month.
I got a lot of congratulatory messages.
I think I was truly happy.
On the contrary, I do feel sorry for myself.
I can’t be a decent adult to say God,
I cannot be usch a thing,

I would like to create it at my own pace.

Thank you very much.

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Original Text (because my Japanese is terrible):

あけましておめでとうございます☆
（制作が始まるとそれ以外が何もできなくなる人です）

年明けからVAMPSのレコーディングの続きでラスベガスにいるよ。
といってもカジノやストリップには行ってないよ笑

今回はアルバムの最終レコーディングで、これが終わったら作詞作曲録音作業から解放されるんだ。
INSIDE OF MEのレコーディングから４回目のレコーディングかな？
2、3曲ずつレコーディングしてきた。最後の今回は4、5曲。

作業も終わりが見えてきた。
なんだかんだで作曲始めてから1年経ったし。。。

やっぱり曲作るの遅いな〜。。。
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アメリカのエンジニアやプロデューサーはそれぞれが個性的で独特。

今回のプロデューサー、ケインはエンジニア、プロデュース、作詞、作曲、演奏、アレンジ、ミックスまで全部アシスタントもつけないで一人でやってしまう。

歌の録り方も独特でループして連続で録っていくんだけど
最初はこんなの無理ってびっくりしたけど、慣れたら早い。
その分、自分でどういう歌にしたいかしっかりしていないと
ついていけなくてイメージと違う。。。ってなってやり直しが多くなる。

3月に発売されるシングル「CALLING」のカップリング「ENJOY THE SILENCE」は40分で歌録りが終わった。
英語の歌録りの最短記録かも♫　ｶｼｶﾞｽｸﾅｲﾃﾞｽｹﾄﾞ

不思議と、こんなに大好きなアーティストのカバーをレコーディングするのは初めて。

DEPECHE MODEは中学生から好きで初めて聴いた時は衝撃的だった。

結構影響受けてるから
そのまま歌うと真似っこになるのでなるべく違うようにしたけど、

まだ聴いてない。。。どうだったかな〜？

録音したのをすぐに聴けないあたりも日本と違う笑

まだまだネイティブみたいな英語にはならないけど、少しずつ上達してるのはわかる。
アルバムレコーディングも半年前の録音と最近の録音では発音レベルが違うと本人は気がついてる笑

録り直したくなったりするけど、

キリがないのでやめておくよ笑

でも成長してるのは嬉しい。

現状に満足しないで目標を作ってやり続けることが重要なんだろうな〜。。。はぁ。

今回の楽曲はヘビーな曲だけで構成されてるといってもいいくらい。
軽い曲はボツにした。
これまでなら「シングルだけでアルバムの全体像は伝えれらない」ってインタビューでいうくらい
バラエティーに富んだ楽曲がアルバムに入ってると言ってたけど
今回はINSIDE OF MEの延長といってもいいくらいかもしれない。

あえて散漫な印象にならないようにした。

ファンの皆の中には期待と違うって人もいるだろうけど、
キャッチーでヘビーサウンド。

フェスでは負けないぜ！

こういうアルバムを作りたかったからアーティストとしては嬉しい。

歪んでない声はあんまりないかも。。。

綺麗な声が好きな人はラルクのシングルで許してください。

あとは
みんなが気に入ってくれるのを祈るばかり。。。☆
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夏には何度も来てるラスベガス。

真夏は真夜中でもフライパンの上みたいな暑さだったのに
冬がこんなにも寒いなんて予想外だった。

洋服の選択を間違えて寒いよ。。。

遠くを囲んでいる山には雪も積もっていて、まるで雪山に来てるかのような印象。
冬に来るならここも悪くないね。

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冬に作業してそれ以外にライヴをするのは悪くないけど、
スノボのハイシーズンを仕事に奪われるのが問題なんだよ。

あーあ、

冬が終わっちまうよ。。。

来年の2月はお休みをもらおうかなー。。。

でもこれが終わったら

苗場っ！

レコーディングから解放された、解放的なVAMPSをみんなに披露できるのが嬉しいよ。

シーズン終わりだけど、いい雪残ってますように☆

その次はラルクの東京ドームに向けて上げて行くぜ♫

追伸

そういえば先月誕生日でした。

お祝いメッセージ沢山頂きました。

本当に幸せ者だと思います。

逆に僕なんかに申し訳ないくらいです。

神とか言ってくれてまともな大人にもなれないし、
とてもそんな存在にはなれないけど、

僕なりにマイペースに創造していきたいと思います。

本当にありがとう。

 

Promoting VAMPS

 

Promoting VAMPS is tough business. Tough, but rewarding and is actually quite fun at times, though one can definitely do without the blisters you get on your feet from walking around town posting fliers – ha,ha! Just kidding.

VAMPS Fanbook Project Vol. IV

The VAMPS Fanbook Project Vol. IV is open to all BLOODSUCKERS, especially those who cannot attend
any of VAMPS’ lives this year. Interested in participating? Here’s how:

You may submit artwork, messages, photos, or all of the above! Here’s how to submit your work:

ARTWORK/PHOTOS
1. Please scan or send your digital file to: i.heart.vamps@gmail.com
2. Subject of the email: “VAMPS Fanbook Project Vol. IV”
3. In the subject of the email, you MUST include the following:

– Your name (or how you would like to be credited)
– Your location (optional)
– Title of your artwork/photo (if there is no title, just state “untitled”)
– Any message you’d like to include with your artwork/photo.

*NOTE: Please be sure to send large file sizes!

 

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MESSAGES
You may submit your message in one of two ways: a handwritten letter or simply send an email.

To submit a handwritten letter:
1. Please scan your handwritten letter to VAMPS and send it here: i.heart.vamps@gmail.com
2. Subject of the email: “VAMPS Fanbook Project Vol. IV”
3. In the subject of the email, you MUST include the following:

– Your name (or how you would like to be credited)
– Your location (optional)

*NOTE: Please be sure to send large file sizes!

To send an email:
1. Please send your message to: i.heart.vamps@gmail.com
2. Subject of the email: “VAMPS Fanbook Project Vol. IV”
3. In the subject of the email, you MUST include the following:

– Your name (or how you would like to be credited)
– Your location (optional)

 

DEADLINE FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14th!

Remember, you don’t HAVE to include artwork, VAMPS love reading messages too!

VAMPS LIVE 2015-2016 JOINT 666 – Day 2

2016.01.10 「ZEPP NAGOYA 2日目」

ZEPP NAGOYA 2日目です。
本日もサウンド・チェックを終えて
リハーサルがスタート。
「THE PAST」「FAITH」を合わせ、
「AHEAD」の入りを確認して、セッションのリハーサル。
本日もさくさく進んで
リハーサルは30分で終了です。
VAMPS、今日も絶好調でーす！

楽屋では、映画『スター・ウォーズ』の話で
異様に盛り上がっていたHYDEとJIN。
「R2-D2がさ〜」「ジェダイがどうのこうの……」と、
嬉しそうに話す姿は
まるで少年のようでありました。

リハーサルがさくっと終わったため、
本日は早々に衣装選び。

続いて、K.A.Zも衣装選び……。

ではありますが、
どうも気に入った衣装が見つからないようで
「なんかテンションが上がらないな〜……」
と、悩み中。

ということで、
衣装選びはあとにして、
楽屋のソファでギターを♪ポロロ〜ン。

さて、まもなく本番という頃。
なぜか楽屋ではアーリーとJu-kenが読書です。
急にお勉強でしょうか？
……と思ったら、
どうやらこれは、BLOODSUCKERSのみなさんから届いた
プレゼントのようで、
Ju-kenが読んでいたのは、
なぜか「スペイン語」の本でありました。

この日のJOINT ACTはROTTENGRAFFTY。
とにかく熱いステージで、会場を一気に盛り上げてくれました。
その様子を、準備をしながら楽屋のTVモニターで
楽しそうに観ていたVAMPSのメンバーたち。

そして、VAMPSのZEPP NAGOYA 2日目のライヴは、
1曲目の「DAMNED」から
鬼気迫るサウンドとパフォーマンスでフロアを圧倒。
名古屋BLOODSUCKERSのみなさんは
いつも以上に大暴れとなりました。

VAMPS LIVE 2015 in San Francisco – CONTEST!

 

VAMPS are set to rock the City by the Bay – San Francisco – once more for their “VAMPS LIVE 2015” tour. So, the VAMPS + American Street Team + would like to give (1) lucky winner the opportunity to rock out that the concert with a friend. Fans from all over the world are welcome to participate, but here are some rules. Please review them carefully:

 

1. Participants in the contest are responsible for their own hotel and travel accomodations.
2. Participants may only participate ONCE. No multiple entries for the “VAMPS LIVE 2015 in San Francisco” contest are allowed.
3. Participants may enter to win tickets for the show in San Francisco and they may also enter to win tickets for the show in Los Angeles. To win tickets for the show in Los Angeles, participants agree to adhere to those guidelines, which are posted here.
4. Participants must “like” the VAMPS + American Street Team + Facebook page.
5. The first person to submit their entry on or before Friday, August 21st, 2015 at 10 pm (PST) will win (2) dinner tickets to the show in San Francisco.
6. The entry period for this contest begins Monday, August 17th, 2015 at 9 am (PST). Entries received before that time will not be counted.
7. ALL entries MUST be sent to: i.heart.vamps@gmail.com

 

Now that you’ve read the rules, here’s how to participate in the contest:

1. Read each question carefully.
2. In an email, please write in the subject title, “VAMPS LIVE 2015 in SF.” Then in the body of the email, enter your answers to each question.
3. Please be sure to include your name in the email, as well as your Facebook username, so that you may be identified. Please also make sure that you provide a valid email address.

THE QUESTIONS

1. Which VAMPS song was released on June 9, 2010?
2. Where was VAMPS’ PV for “The Jolly Roger” filmed?
3. From which VAMPS video is this image from?

Good luck Bloodsuckers! May the odds ever be in your favor (ha, ha). The winner will be notified via email and then publicly announced on Facebook, Saturday, August 22nd, 2015.