2013-01-19

19/01/2013


The current state of things(>_<)


Good evening(>_<)

It's been a long time.


Although it got cold outside, I'm feeling surprisingly well (laughs),

Especially, my physical health didn't break


Lately I was designing, playing the guitar,

I did a lot of things, so I was a bit busy with work.



Of course, I'm also writing songs, because my personal musical activity is still intact.

This time, as speed is the most important element

It's some kind of “rushing things will cost you more time in the end” (´艸`)


Yet outlining the current state (of things),

I went to see LUNA SEA at Nippon Budōkan(>_<)

It's really amazing how their energy continuously increases, despite the fact they're already active for so long.

Many familiar songs were played, and when I was there watching, I had a feeling that I was taken back to my childhood (´∀`)

Thank you very much for this stimulation!!


Well, it's 'behind the scenes', but I'll work hard

See you~ε=( _)

2013-01-08

06/01/2013


New Year(>_<)




Good evening

For New Year I went back to my family home for few days(>_<)

The latest New Year’s card I also prepared in my family home(laughs)


After that~,

I visited my granny.

Really surprisingly many years have passed!

Though everyone is healthier than anything(´∀`)

Because my relatives know not much about the band

They have asked me a lot of unusual questions of different kind(laughs)

Kakejiku drawn by my grandpa before he died(>_<) (Kakejiku is kind of hanging scroll)

Granpa wasn’t a painter by profession, which means he was ultra-good in drawing!

I wish I inherited whole talent for drawing and design from my grandpa(>_<)

But somehow, I’m grateful to grandpa again.

I went, of course, to visit the graves too.

Every time I come here, I feel that I need to take a photo and put it here(laughs)

I am a part of my ancestors. I want to cherish this.




Moreover, once again we’ve met after a long time with members of Aikaryu (Kaworu-kun, ULI-san, TAKAMASA-san) and TATSUYA-san

Flower has bloomed in remembrance of the old times Each of us goes his own way(>_<)

ULI-san hasn’t changed at all since we’ve met and that’s bad(laughs)

Words said by TATSUYA-san, thatAikaryu was a collection of genius, were really impressive.



But, at home, I had to continue works on design(laughs)

I worked hard even during the New Year(laughs)



And although I don’t know, if I was able to calm down,

I de-stressed myself during these few days(>_<)

I still love Kyoto!!!!


In 2013 I will do my best!!

01/01/2013


Happy New 2013 Year



Happy New Year.

Please, let’s continue this year in good relations.



Previous year was really very varied.

I think that it was a year, which have been really deep (emotionally)

For what I am very grateful to you.

But this year is not going to be worse, will it be deeper, hotter and more intense!?

I’d really wish to make this year more rich in smiles.

And to reach this goal, I will devote my every single day.

So once again, let’s continue this year together!!


New Year 2013    TERU

30/12/2012


TERU’s participation in new release from Roman so Words!



I was invited to take part as a guest guitarist in recording of one song from 5th CD of Roman so Words entitled『雪月華』!!
(I have to make a small comment in here, because there are dozens of weird translations describing this title as “Yuki Tsukika”, what actually confused me a bit, because it has absolutely no meaning or message. Oh right, google translate would translate it like this and we could get the same, if we read each kanji separately, but as for my not-too-trained eye it’s all about feminine name here, read → ゆづか “Yudzuka”. Moreover, Roman so Words have many songs entitled by female names.)

It’s a group, whose music is based on a narrative system

And they are the excellent combination of extremely original melody and heavy sound.

Moreover, the release of 『雪月華』 is coming soon!!

Roman so Words
New 5th CD『雪月華』

1.雪月華(instrumental)
2.everlasting snowy Tree [trailer]
3.雪奈 [trailer] (Setsuna”)
4.moonlit crime
5.月煌 (Gekkō”)
6.lycoris
7.紅蓮ノ華 (Guren no hana”)

The CD contains 7 tracks and 12-page booklet
Special price 1,000 yen / Price in store 1,575 yen
Release date 31/12/2012 (DiscUnion release will be available after NYE)

Produced by Roman so Words

All Words,Stories Written:己稀&Yui
All Melodies WrittenArrangedYui
JacketBooklet Designe.u.


~Guest Member~
VocalChorus:百合(tr.3)、みーや(tr.5)、中恵光城(tr.7)
GuitarTERU(tr.2)masha(tr.3,7)Takao(tr.4,5,6)
JacketBooklet Illustration:さく[traumprinz]



I’m both a fan of Roman so Words and friend of Yui-kun

He came to see Versailles’ last live in Osaka


This work dates back to this year's summer,

I was wondering if hooking this up in time with Versailles hiatus won’t be too delicate (topic),

But as I really like Roman so Words and I wanted to support them with all of my power, I decided to join!

everlasting snowy Tree , in which I played, is a metal tone and increasing beautiful symphonic sound

Which together create a winter landscape in the song.

I was told to play the guitar intro freely,

That is why I think, TERU’s part explodes with heat until it hurts!!(laughs)

Of course, I also play a crazy solo

Prototype of this song was written by Yui-kun, but I think that as a guitarist I could show a new approach to it(>_<)

In the links above you can listen to 1 minute long samples


Besideseverlasting snowy Tree, (album) is overflowed with masterpieces,

That’s why, be sure to check it out!!!!!



Tomorrow Roman so Words will have their own stand in Comic Market 83 in Tokyo Big Sight

And (CD) can be got in one’s hands faster than in normal store,

So come round to the Fuyu Comi by all means!! (Fuyu Komi are the special winter comic fair in Comic Market 83)

Oh, and by the way, this time I’m appearing as a “guest member”, so please, understand it exactly this way(>_<)

29/12/2012


I went on Versailles FAIR & Exhibition of instruments



Good evening(>_<)

Today, like I already mentioned in previous blog entry

I went to ESP Shibuya CRAFTHOUSE!

Huge posters and guitars, which I used during the last LIVE, are exhibited there

And because I had to give it (to ESP employee) immediately after the LIVE, it is likely that my strings are also there(laughs)

I was given the permission to sign (the poster), as a proof of my visit

GekiTetsu from EDWARDS

I think, it’s a pretty reasonable price


It seems like some people have come to buy them! Thank you very much!

I heard that designed by me GekiTetsu,

on the contrary to its odd shape, is very nice, when it goes on playing」☆


Versailles FAIR & Exhibition of instruments is opened till New Year’s Eve!

Be sure to visit it

27/12/2012


Versailles FAIR & Exhibition of instruments


                         
Good evening(>_<)

I’m really sorry for being that late with this announcement!!


Versailles FAIR & Exhibition of instruments

The special exhibition of guitars and basses, used by members HIZAKI, TERU and MASASHI during the Versailles' TOUR 2012 “Chateau de Versailles” FINAL!!

Special gift is provided for people, who decided to buy the guitar or bass during this exhibition.

The exhibition is opened until 31.12.2012 (mon)

We look forward to your visit.

ESP Shibuya CRAFTHOUSE

Tōkyō-to shibuya-ku jinnan 1-20-16 Takayama building 2 F 
Tel 03-3496-4850


ESP, with which we collaborate, is organizing special exhibition of musical instruments!

You can see GekiTetsu, on which I played during LIVE on 20/12, up close

Personally, I went to ESP Shibuya CRAFTHOUSE even for two days before LIVE on 20/12

To buy strings and shield(laughs)

If my time will allow me to do so, I’d really like to go on those fair(>_<)

I always show myself up unexpectedly and suddenly disappear, so don’t listen to what I’m saying now


Not much time left, so if you’d like to visit those fair, please come!!

2013-01-06

26/12/2012


Premiere of covers of Best AlbumAnthologie!!



Versailles Best Album 2009-2012
Anthologie
2013.1.30 on sale !!

Selection of 14 tracks from all singles and LIVE tracks, which has been released by Versailles on their 4 singles and 3 full-length albums since their major debut!
Limited Edition includes LIVE CD with a LIVE audio recording.
Includes also 1 track exceeding 10 minutes of length, 3 instrumental tracks and all of this among 5 tracks!


Anthologie [Regular Edition]
CD : 2800 yen(tax in) / 14 tracks
16 page booklet

Anthologie [Limited Edition]
2CD(CDLIVE CD) : 3300 yen(tax in) / 14 tracks5 LIVE
16 page booklet / 3D card

CD
1. ASCENDEAD MASTER
2. 愛と哀しみのノクターン
3. Serenade
4. DESTINY -The Lovers-
5. GLOWING BUTTERFLY
6. Philia
7. MASQAURADE
8. Vampire
9. Love will be born again [Japanese Version]
10. Illusion
11. Rhapsody of the Darkness
12. Truth
13. ROSE
14. Symphony of The Revenant Choir

(Only with Limited Edition)
LIVE CD
1. God Palace [from 2010.9.4 C.C. Lemon Hall]
2. PRINCESS [from 2010.9.4 C.C. Lemon Hall]
3. Judicial Noir [from 2012.2.12 Shibuya Public Hall]
4. LIBIDO [from 2012.2.12 Shibuya Public Hall]
5. Faith & Decision [from 2012.2.12 Shibuya Public Hall]


First publication of covers of Best AlbumAnthologie, which has to be released on next year’s January 30th!!

I designed those covers by pouring in them just-before-hiatus feelings.

This is reputable work of designer TERU.

I’ve already outlined this topic, but this time I was trying to create Limited Edition and Regular Edition in completely different way(>_<)



I thought it would be good if I put You-san on the cover of Limited Edition, to make it consisted of six of us.

Each of us has a different outfit, so this is a piece, in which you can feel the history.

I’m aware of that this can’t be noticed in the image of this size, but… this actually isn’t a picture!
Until now, I was designing using different techniques, but I thought that one day I’d like to draw something from the scratch.

I got my idea – I drew, using graphic tablet, realistic drawing, which can be easily mistook as a photo!

Drawing even these small elements of costumes is 10 times harder than I expected and it takes a huge amount of time f^_^;

I slept an average of three hours a day, working. I was trying to raise my spirit, but fighting against sleepiness exceeding the limits of my strength was extremely difficult~

Because energy drinks have no effect on me, I poured the hot shower on my head, I cooled myself with chilled compress gel, I was doing everything possible to exceed my limits(laughs)

BUT!!, To the Limited Edition cover’s surface will be added 3D card, so the image is three-dimensional!!

I’m having this 3D card already in my hands and it’s making pretty good impression

When I saw it for the first time, I involuntarily shoutedawesome, I was so impressed with the final effect!

At the planning stage I was very concerned about what I need to do, to make it really reflect three-dimensions.

I even borrowed 10 thick books about painting from library.

And while I was looking at old photos it dawned on me and I came up with this composition!

I also present to you a rose, which can be called the symbol of Versailles.

I also beautifully arranged the composition, put a message, I also was able to put the history, so it’s really thick piece of work!



Regular Edition, compared to limited one, combines simplicity.

Buuut! It might be, that I personally like it more than limited edition(laughs)

It’s not overly fancy, very simple.

Modern art can be felt, so I think it’s a step forward for me, as for a designer!

The main color is white, because whenVersailles has been created I had exactly this idea, but in the end I didn’t use it.

Because I always put emphasis on the dark side of the world and many (projects) were made in dark colors, this time it was good to use bright colors.

The explanation may be not necessary, but roses represent 6 members of the band.

Personally, I’d really like to have a big poster with this image(laughs)

And by the way! I actually don’t like the word “simple”(laughs)

I think thatsimplicity is the best i san excuse for people who can’t cope with complicated things…

Rich won’t be good! Too fancy won’t be good too!

…and this is how I came to simple composition and simple image in itself(laughs)

Important is to give something strongly affecting the emotions, something simple to perceive, but including complexity and the essence of the topic.

I’ve been obsessively focused on to keep balance of textures and composition, color harmony and to put message.



Please, wait until you get your copy,

Though the Limited Edition gives the impression of a specific view of the world, it’s closely related to the Regular one.

I think that both are worthy of Best Album,

And regardless of the amount of sales, I feel that I really put all of my skills in this, didn’t I?(>_<)

Which means, please wait for the premiere!!

24/12/2012


Having the LIVE before hiatus in NHK Hall finished



Good evening

On 20/12 the LIVE before Versailles’ hiatus was held in NHK Hall.

Despite the fact, that it’s been few days since then, I still feel emotionally weak,

But I think I want to write about my feelings from today and from 20th.


First, as usual, the photo-report.
10 o’clock in the morning, opening NHK Hall and our arrival.
As for the night before the big LIVE, I slept unexpectedly well.

During setting the stage set! It seems that those works began around 8 a.m.
It’s a view of stage from the place next to shimote.
Of course, for this LIVE it (stage) has been set up from zero~.

The hall seen from stage.
It’s an appropriate place for the last LIVE.



The stage seen from the audience. It has been mounted very quickly.

It’s a weird feeling to stand on the same stage as New Year’s Eve Kōhaku Uta Gassen(laughs) (it’s a NYE’s music program broadcasted by NHK TV since 1953)

During rehearsal I was wearing I LOVE VersaillesT-shirt!
Speaking of which, this T-shirt is my idea and design!
I like this one of a kind good mood(laughs)

The amplifier is of course ENGL. Special Edition!!
The foundation of heavy and warm, highest quality sound of TERU.

Instruments supporting our performance from the technical site, the apple of Versailles’ eye.

Photo taken during the research of the Hall along with MASASHI-kun
Where you can find this kind of two adventurers’ archetype!?

Map of seats. Everyone also should take a look at it before heading out further(>_<)

We were given flowers from all of the fans and all of those, who participate in this LIVE!! Thank you very much.
If I missed any, I’ll put it later(>_<)
I realized, how many people actually came to support us.

We, invincible Versailles!
And now, onto the stage――.



LIVE’s time was too short to be able to collect all the feelings gained during those five years of activity.

My natural attitude is to smile as much as possible.

Even if somewhere along the way there were some minor problems, it’s nothing.

Feeling like mine and yours feelings are filling me,

I was among the most special moment.

It was really like a dream.

It was the time, when we didn’t look at the past.

And because we were there together, we and you, we were able to create this moment.

And my feelings are filled with

“Thank you”.

At the end, deeply thoughtful, unconsciously I bent my head down

But when I think about it now, I know it was a sign of gratitude.



We started creating Versailles knowing nothing

When I recall the beginnings,

Personally I knew and had experience in virtually nothing.

I have learned many things.

I have experienced a lot of things.

I was taught about the beauty of the music, when I traveled the world.

I have met many people.

I have lost a person close to me.

Many conflicts took place.

Many tears flowed.

But there also were lots of smiles.

You’ve put your hope and expectations in this band, and

Thanks to you

It became a band, which greatness goes far beyond the limits of imagination.

Versailles is pride.

These precious moments,

Among the atrocity of the passing time.

Considering this, we will go further.

Each end is the beginning of something new ――.



Therefore, if we believe in Versailles,

I think that we will be able to overcome every way in the future.

However, when we will meet you again as Versailles

I want to see bright smiles.

I think we will certainly want to come back.

Beloved ones

Thank you for everything.



Versailles goes on hiatus,

But I will continue my work with music.

I won’t remove this blog.

I think, I will update it for now.



All the fans, who supported us

All the co-workers, from whom we’ve received assistance

Everyone all over the world

KAMIJO-san, HIZAKI-san, MASASHI-kun, YUKI-kun, You-san,


Please, let me tell you

From the bottom of my heart

Thank you.

See you again.

TERU.



20/12/2012


Night before the hiatus performance



Good evening

Finally tomorrow, and more specifically “today”, because the date has already changed, last LIVE in NHK Hall before our hiatus.

I didn’t update my blog at all.

During these free days I was designing the covers forAnthologie Best Album.

I began working immediately, right after the LIVE in Osaka,

Because due to the production, it had to be finished in early December f^_^;

I was informed by Warner employees, that the content of Limited Edition and Regular one will be almost the same,

That’s why I think this fact will please the fans, who were thinking of buying both editions

But design has been created in two completely different directions!!

For the best quality, again, I crossed the limits of body and soul,

But it was worth it, because results are convincing!!


I wonder whether the method I used to create Limited Edition isn’t a bit interesting?

I’ll explain this later, but it’s simply not a picture!

But regular version is quite simple and I like it at once.

Please, wait for permission to provide more information!!


Tomorrow’s LIVE,

Honestly, I still don’t feel its atmosphere.

From the very beginning of Versailles, day by day, I was thinking only about it,

Because Versailles was the only thing I had.

And I can’t understand, how that’s all has to stop now.

History, which we’ve been creating together from the beginning is just too short… I want to face it (hiatus) with whole my strength.

Everyone please, remove tomorrow all the restrictions you’ve put on your emotions.

So we could catch all of the smiles and every tear.

I’ll be really happy, if we create this LIVE together.

Feelings of people, who wanted to come, but couldn’t, will also reach us.

Thank you.


And now, good night.

14/12/2012


It’s LIVE today!



Long time no see(>_<)

Recently, I was all too busy and I didn't have much time to update the blog, but I feel fine!

Let's have fun on today's LIVE! (´∀`)

29/11/2012

The Eighth day of the Tour ~Osaka umeda AKASO~


Good evening!

I’m back to Tokyo~

And I finally completely cured my cold


Please, notice the left side (of the photo), two-shot with Yukio (laughs)
Yesterday the last LIVE of the local tour was held in Osaka umeda AKASO!

I had so much fun!!

Owing to the club's arrangement I could see everyone’s faces perfectly and I’m very happy, that I was able to see so many smiles

It was hot, without problems(laughs)

Air conditioning was only warming and we played only heavy songs in the first half of the LIVE, so sweat poured down from me like a waterfall! (laughs)

Though personally I prefer when it’s rather a bit warmer(>_<)


From the rare songs, which haven’t been played for a long time, we’ve playedGod Palace.

When it was played for the last time? Really long time ago! You could feel how middle solo overwhelms everything, it turned out very well.


Until the last moment, it seemed that the last song will beThe Revenant Choir, but… it wasThe Red Carpet Day」!!


It was an appropriate LIVE for the end of the Tour!!

That time was like taken from dreams, so it was the best.

Thank you very much

Stage during setting(>_<)
Set producing the steel sound of TERU, ENGL+GekiTetsu
BOOROCKS, which I used very often during this tour!!

After turning that guy on, solo becomes ultra-cool!! I can’t part with it even for a moment
Just before beginning of the show! Let’s go then
From car~ Midōsuji has been decorated with lightsBeautiful (Midōsuji is the national road, crossing Osaka from north to south and it's considered the main street in Osaka)

Eight performances ofVersailles TOUR 2012 "Chateau de Versailles"tour, which passed in the blink of an eye, has been ended.

I was very impressed by each of the performances, what made this tour incredible.

The time of our hiatus is coming up with every passing moment.

To all those, who support us, to all around the world,

Thank you.