L'Arc~en~Ciel

steffibj wrote:we really need your help and your comments for the first disc of the lanni, please post your ideas here:

http://sub-en-ciel.forumieren.com/concerts-f13/15th-l-anniversary-offical-release-t56.htm

jeryn and i also got tickets ^^

have fun guys!
i'll check it out!!

steffibj wrote:we really need your help and your comments for the first disc of the lanni, please post your ideas here:

http://sub-en-ciel.forumieren.com/concerts-f13/15th-l-anniversary-offical-release-t56.htm

jeryn and i also got tickets ^^

thanks for this!! amd more power to your team! :mrgreen:

XP how u guys get ticket so fast???
there is nothing on the off. site

can some1 help me chk if there are tickets available for the Hong Kong concert?
and man~ hyde's hairstyle is so hot, may i ask wat hair color is that?
i wanna dye my hair that color ^^

and thxs for the pix

saikira wrote:XP how u guys get ticket so fast???
there is nothing on the off. site

can some1 help me chk if there are tickets available for the Hong Kong concert?

the tix for the HK concert will be available on 1 april. we'll be getting tix for ourselves, I hope we all get to go! :mrgreen:

this is the site: www.hkticketing.com/eng/


to those who were able to get tix for the paris live, omedetto! at least that's one worry off your shoulders!

What's this? two days with no activity? Has the thread fallen into a deep slumber?!!

This might interest the regular posters a bit.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/hai-fidelity/2008-02-26
AnimeNewsNetwork's biweekly music column chose KISS as their first review.

As a whole, Kiss is a wonderful album. This is the first studio album that Laruku has released since 2005. Even though the band members have been involved in solo projects during their break, this may be the reason for the few lousy songs they gave us. Of all of the Laruku albums I have listened to, this is the first one that has a song that causes physical pain when I listen to it. Hopefully, the band will realize their mistakes and overcome them with an even better album.

I must say... I kinda agree with her. Compare to other l'arc albums, I can count how many times I put KISS into my playlist.

I do hope this will be the "go signal" for more beautiful albums of laruku in the near future :mrgreen:

and yes i really love their kiss album i was so happy i bought it :mrgreen:


where he hell are you guys???

Thanks for posting her review, Teskogawa! It's interesting to see what other people think of the album although i gotta say there are a few things i strongly disagree with her about.

To me, "My Heart Draws a Dream" is much more than just "solid". this song is absolutely beautiful. The music and the lyrics go together perfectly to create a passionate yet tender sound. This song truly made me believe that Laruku was back.

Also, i loved "spiral". I agree with her that the bridge is the best part of the song but the rest the song certainly didn't give me a "headache". I thought it complimented the bridge very well by setting up a driven beat that leads up to the sweeping bridge.

I also loved Umibe though she doesn't quite seem as impressed as I am of this song. But anyways I like her description of Hyde's vocals as "pleading". Describes it perfectly I'd say.

But my main beef with this article is when she says that Alone en la Vida "isn't an amazing song". In my opinion this song is amazing and so much more. it's original, dramatic, gorgeous, and probably my favorite song on the album. Everything about this song is incredible and now that i think about it, it may even be one of my (many) favorite Laruku songs of all time.

It's cool to read her opinions and I just wanted to voice my own.
What do you all think of the review?
(Sorry for the long post but nothing else is going on around here haha)

This is what I'd like to see more in Laruku thread. You throw a good ball, and others will play it well.

ehnkei wrote:Thanks for posting her review, Teskogawa! It's interesting to see what other people think of the album although i gotta say there are a few things i strongly disagree with her about.

To me, "My Heart Draws a Dream" is much more than just "solid". this song is absolutely beautiful. The music and the lyrics go together perfectly to create a passionate yet tender sound. This song truly made me believe that Laruku was back.

Also, i loved "spiral". I agree with her that the bridge is the best part of the song but the rest the song certainly didn't give me a "headache". I thought it complimented the bridge very well by setting up a driven beat that leads up to the sweeping bridge.

I also loved Umibe though she doesn't quite seem as impressed as I am of this song. But anyways I like her description of Hyde's vocals as "pleading". Describes it perfectly I'd say.

But my main beef with this article is when she says that Alone en la Vida "isn't an amazing song". In my opinion this song is amazing and so much more. it's original, dramatic, gorgeous, and probably my favorite song on the album. Everything about this song is incredible and now that i think about it, it may even be one of my (many) favorite Laruku songs of all time.

It's cool to read her opinions and I just wanted to voice my own.
What do you all think of the review?
(Sorry for the long post but nothing else is going on around here haha)

It's always good to have well-said opinion from fellow fans. (^^)
Toning down the hormones with cool feedbacks is always welcome.

I agree with you about her description on Hyde's voice. I have to add, that she fails on making descriptive notes on the other members.

From the first time I read the review, I thought she tried being objective too much and ended up slashing and half-thrashing KISS in her review.
Though I'm impressed with her final sentence, but not really amazed by her overal review.

One weak spot that I found in her review that she mentioned about having listened laruku albums. She must've forgotten that Laruku is a progressive rock band, which means we can't expect Laruku to produce the same pattern in each album except great music. Never even one song have the repetitive melody as another.
In a word, maybe she expects KISS's songs to be more like 4th avenue, Blurry Eyes, or even Link? She needs to re-think it over.

Whatever her reviews, I doubt it'll put out people's curiosity to listen to KISS.
In conclusion, I quote Kisarazu:

I do hope this will be the "go signal" for more beautiful albums of laruku in the near future

okay, any other who would like to express their opinion?
it's a free forum to express whatever you have.

Teskogawa wrote:What's this? two days with no activity? Has the thread fallen into a deep slumber?!!

This might interest the regular posters a bit.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/hai-fidelity/2008-02-26
AnimeNewsNetwork's biweekly music column chose KISS as their first review.

As a whole, Kiss is a wonderful album. This is the first studio album that Laruku has released since 2005. Even though the band members have been involved in solo projects during their break, this may be the reason for the few lousy songs they gave us. Of all of the Laruku albums I have listened to, this is the first one that has a song that causes physical pain when I listen to it. Hopefully, the band will realize their mistakes and overcome them with an even better album.

I must say... I kinda agree with her. Compare to other l'arc albums, I can count how many times I put KISS into my playlist.

It caused her physical pain? Ok, I'm in quite a bad mood today so I don't want to dwell on the rest of her review any more than I have to. I don't even want to read it. Usually I don't mind reading Laruku reviews of that nature, I even find them funny or interesting sometimes. But saying it caused her physical pain? That's pushing it. Oh well.

Ok, I can't control myself so I read the entire thing.

gSpiralh gave me a headache. The pounding drum line along with the repetitive guitar licks feel like they don't want you to enjoy the song, they want to drive railroad spikes into your ears instead.

The reviewer has issues with yukki. She keeps mentioning how painful the drums are. In my opinion, all the drum parts yukki did were fitting for all the songs. What the?

The version here is officially titled gLink –KISS Mix-g but it doesn't sound any different from the version that was released back on July 20, 2005. This is the first time that the song has appeared on an album, though it's still a little strange to call it a mix when it is exactly the same.

Duh?! Did she really listen to it? Link Kiss Mix had more synthesizers and a different outtro.

After saying a lot of not so nice stuff, she said "As a whole, Kiss is a wonderful album". I guess she should get her feelings straight on the matter.

I attribute this difficulty to lead singer HYDE's apparent channeling of Boy George's dancing from his gKarma Chameleonh days.

Ok, THAT was painful.

While HYDE wrote the words to gMy Heart,h Ken wrote the music so it's a little confusing why these two songs don't seem to be on the same songwriting level.

I thought she has listened to a lot of Laruku albums in the past? This reviewer makes it seem as if she knows a lot about Laruku's music but her comments make it sound as if she just listens to their anime songs. I could be wrong, but then I guess she should be aware that most of the lyrics are written by hyde and ken composes perhaps 50% of the music.


Ok, sorry for being crabby today. Normally, a review like that would just make me laugh, but I'm just not myself at the moment.

As a start, Thanks Tesko-chan for posting the link, now we've got something to discuss =D

IMO, the album seemed to suit my tastes <3

My Heart draws a dream, Oh how I love this one! It's just gorgeous and soothing, one of laruku's beautiful works again, the chorus is great !!

ALONE EN LA VIDA, probably the track that I felt Hyde had the best pitches in, it's marvelous and I'm really fond of the melody.

The Black Rose, although a lot of fans don't favor this one, I really love it! It's got some Jazz, something I'm totally in love with <3. Adding to that, it has a dramatic chorus.

Hmm What else?

Spiral, Good Job Yukkie! I'm a fan of songs that give you "Headaches" so I've got no problem with that.

Yuki no Ashiato, a slow song that gives you a feeling of winter. I didn't really like it the first time I heard it, but after listening to it several times, it grows on to you.

Overall, I liked his Album. It contains a variety moods ( Jazz, Slow, rock, .. etc). However, I think previous albums like Awake might get higher votes from me :mrgreen:

Hi Minna! It's been a while since I've last posted. But I've been trying as much as I can to read what you guys have written here. :D

Okay, about the review everyone is talking about, I was very hesitant to comment on it. I don't want to sound like an irrational and biased fan who just doesn't want to take any negative critique about her favorite band. I wanted to be as objective as I can. But, just like hitokiri_roxy, I really can't help it. Oh well, everyone has their opinion so here's mine.

To start with, I don't like the review either. It is short-sighted. She did try to balance her review though, giving out good and bad points in the album. But hitokiri_roxy is right. The reviewer doesn't sound as though she knows L'arc well enough. Also, her comment about Hyde's dancing - that one is foul, that really hit below the belt. Hyde can move any way he wants to - and besides, I thought the review is about the album. And yeah, 'she should get her feelings straight on the matter'. She says it's a wonderful album, then she describes the songs as lousy. I'm confused.

Honestly, KISS is not my most favorite album, there are some songs in there in which I thought didn't have much impact when I first heard them. But L'arc-en-Ciel is constantly trying something new. And this album is full of those elements that the band has never done before - this album is somewhat different from their previous ones. It's bold. And yeah, I agree with Lifo 'It contains a variety of moods' - like different colors of a rainbow. Also, their music is something that grows more beautiful the more you listen to them.

Regarding MHDAD - I just have to say this - Hyde's lyrics complements Ken's melody. It is a beautiful song.

Also, the reviewer finds Link -KISS Mix- no different from the single. I beg to disagree. Even with just the intro of the song, the play of the drums is noticeably different. Now, I don't know much about the technical stuff - so I may not be very credible on this - but for someone who had listened much to Link in the single, that I remember it almost perfectly in my head, I do recognize how it is different from the one in the album.

But then again, I guess all this doesn't really matter. I really just had to let this out of my system. :banghead:

Anyway, I was reading some translations of L'Arc's interviews, and there was one of Testu's that calmed me down. He said something like he has no intention of trying to get people who doesn't appreciate their music to like their music. And he said that if they (L'Arc) would try and ask what that person's type of music is and listen to it, they just might say 'ah, that's the one that sucks, not ours' :good:

Whew! That was quite a long one. Well, I've missed you guys!
:hug:

I'm starting to think that she is being sarcastic when she said that overall it was a good album even though it doesn't appear that she really liked it :hehe:

Does anybody have 15 1/2(instrumental) mp3?

Here's something to talk about:

Jack in the Box Preview
credit: Lil of JPM

I wish someone would record this when they show it on TV. After seeing the preview I regret myself of not going to that event that took place during my winter vacation :banghead: :banghead: It was full of AWESOMENESS. You have all of these great bands in one stage, what more can you expect? Love Hyde's voice in Yuuwaku and Teru's taking high register in HONEY. I was surprised to see Ken's version of Crying in the Rain. I used to underrate his singing abilities, he made great music but I thought his singing *cough* sucks *cough* Apart from the "...clying in the laiiinn...." part (which cracked me a couple of times), it was perfect. Totally love it! And Mao's version of Inner Core is very interesting. Now excuse me as I have to go condemning myself for missing out this concert *walks to dark corner*

ryuusei wrote:Here's something to talk about:

Jack in the Box Preview
credit: Lil of JPM

I wish someone would record this when they show it on TV.

I was surprised to see Ken's version of Crying in the Rain. I used to underrate his singing abilities, he made great music but I thought his singing *cough* sucks *cough* Apart from the "...clying in the laiiinn...." part (which cracked me a couple of times), it was perfect. Totally love it!


And Mao's version of Inner Core is very interesting.

Weehh! Can't wait for someone to upload this!

ken-chan is totally LOL!

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pawdough wrote:

But then again, I guess all this doesn't really matter. I really just had to let this out of my system. Bang Head

Hahaha! I'm feeling quite better now. We just needed to vent a little bit right then.

You can dl it on Pieces forum.
Or www.laruku.fr

s'ub~en~ciel got updated with japan countdown 2007. enjoy yukki and hyde ^^

oh thxs hitokiri_roxy so april 1st eh...

i think i will hav a chance to go since my mom ask me when my school ends ^^ excited~!

need to save extra for the tour goods~ ^^

thanks steffibj ^___^

I should be writing a 800 words assignment not reading a review and posting here... but I can't help it when it's L'arc related..
HAhaha!! which teenage girl would want to dance in her bedroom to such a dirrrty song as Pretty Girl?*cough* me *cough*
The Black Rose is the best track in KISS??!??O_________O
Is it me or somehow her views on what good or bad in KISS is a reverse of what is often discussed?
Why did she comment on song writing being not on par for MHDAD when she clearly do not know the lyrics? teenage girl dancing in the bedroom to Pretty Girl... :rofl: :rofl:
and hyde's apparent channeling to Boy George's dancing?? pfft...
Why do I have a feeling that hyde is the only member of L'arc she knows?
AT LEAST she did not write off KISS as a bad album.


ryuusei
Aaw.. don't hurt ken's feelings. lol
He can sing but not L'arc's songs though. The only member I 101% don't want to hear him sing is Yuki.
Can't wait to see the full performance of Yuuwaku. Not being bias but hyde's voice is better than Teru's *run away from Glay fans*
I feel that Mao's voice is not suitable for a song like Inner Core but that is the best L'arc cover I have seen and that is not an easy song. It would be interesting to listen to his actual stuff... Need to search for SID's stuff now.

Speaking of L'arc's covers... V6 doing a bad-is-an-understatement cover of Heaven's Drive
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4R6PtIBRvdg

Congrats to those that got their tickets to L'arc concert ^___^

Taiwan's queue for L'arc's tickets are scary..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWnQpaOoIRg&NR=1
1 week to camp for the tickets?!?? I am still not used to L'arc being called Cai Hong=rainbow....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHwekbhW37U

L'arc's KISS to Shanghai:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-02/29/content_7690907.htm
credit: Ark Bbs

farhanutd wrote:Does anybody have 15 1/2(instrumental) mp3?

here you go, farhanutd:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/1h9zba

steffibj wrote:s'ub~en~ciel got updated with japan countdown 2007. enjoy yukki and hyde ^^

hey thanks for always updating us steffibj! it makes it easy to keep up with the awesome releases