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Name: tamashii no rei
Sent: 23.18 - 31/7

oops! i didn't see the link for the photo book cover until now ^^; oh i want the sticker!!! btw, it's available for ordering at cdjapan too (",) i shall go there right now ;)

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Name: airin
Sent: 23.10 - 31/7

help~ can anyone tell me what is included in the 1st press edition of "big machine" ^^; arigatou gozaimashita!!
http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail.asp?sku=1952968

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Name: Mrs Teng
Sent: 06.51 - 31/7

=^*^= of ourse y'all know me lol, I just used this name cause I recently literally found a CD by TT, probably fell out of the bag of some employee of the local chinese fast food place....I listen to it all the time, it's just too funny

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Name: Keen
Sent: 01.41 - 31/7

Hi Christina, I believe this is what you're looking for? The song is called "ONE" by B'z.
http://www.generalworks.com/databank/movie/title1/deco99.html
The 6th CONAN movie "Phantom of the Baker Street" soundtrack is "Everlasting" also by B'z. Did you also like this song? (^-^)
If you like their sound, you might wanna check out other B'z songs. They are excellent! As we all can say here =p

Irene, glad you enjoy the interview. Believe it or not, it didn't take that long once I strapped myself onto the chair. I've been neglecting it too much =p Yeah, I had thought that "Deep Kiss" should be much harder to sing. And Tak said "Swimmer Yo!!" is hard. Maybe the solo? although I remember that he didn't exactly have very cool costumes in that extra-clip from Yokohama video. It looks like big white airy top. If that's tailor-made... (o.0)

http://www1.e-hon.ne.jp/content/bz_kikaku.html
the cover of B'z photo-book and soon "Big Machine"

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Name: irene
Sent: 23.21 - 30/7

keen-chan! how many hours did u spend on this urutora long interview translation?!! ostukare! it's great!! wow! u live up to your name ne ^.~ thanks so much! be-with is really worth to own it ne :p when i'm reading the interview, i'm imagining the scenario at the same time ^^ tak seems so 'da boss' while 178 seems so 'boy' at times ^0^ 178 thinks singing "deep kiss" is alright while "survive" is quite hard?? wierd man ne ^^; it's the opposite for me huhuhu (same case for "may" & "u pray i stay" ne?).. well, 178 sensei sometimes thinks differently from the norm :p yeah, i want detailed lyrics too!!!

tsukonjyauzoo!! ^^v

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Name: Christina
Quote of the moment: 1
Sent: 22.18 - 30/7

Hi, guys!! I'm a real fan of detective conan and of all the songs of it...a special song from you, the one in movie 3, is my favorite one. but i didnt find a complete version of it. and i dont know its name...please help me!! this music is so great ;)

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Name: Keen
Sent: 20.12 - 30/7

Hye-kyung, don't feel so sad about it. There're only seven notes and a few ranges in music and hundred-thousands of artists making music everyday. Some similiar tunes are inevitable. What I like about B'z is they 'borrow' some ideas and make them better for my ears. Plus we all know how many good original stuffs they've been churning over the years. We get high quality music from B'z and that's enough for me.
I'm currently so in <3 with that radio clip from Edwiz of "Wake Up, Right Now!" The solo is so cool too. This is the B'z flavour I'm talking about. Bansai!

Welcome Teresa! Speaking of the legendary Teresa Teng, I think Tak should re-make some of those ever-green Mandarin pops. That would absolutely rocks! Btw, are you someone I already knew? hehehe =^0^=

And btw, KIMCHI-RAMEN-ROCK man! Roflsk.

The Seattle tixx will start selling tomorrow rite? Good luck, everyone! T.T What would I give to be able to see Tak... um, OK, OK, and Koshi too, lol.

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Name: B2
Sent: 19.21 - 30/7

Teresa, I agree with the inspiration point of view. I don't think B'z is trying to pull a fast one on their fans when they quote a bit from another song. it's definitely more of a tribute, even if they don't acknowledge it. many musicians do this, just maybe not to the extent of B'z. and as always, they have a way of making it their own (which is how it should be done). it's also kind of fun to know what B'z may listen to and get ideas from!

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Name: Teresa Teng
Sent: 15.52 - 30/7

rofl KIMCHI, not only that but also even if B'z copied, they copied and and probably made 10 times the money with the result.doh, yeah I am thinking materialistic. But I am not 100% convinced they copied anyways..

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Name: KIMCHI man
Sent: 12.50 - 30/7

Doesn't bother me. As far as I'm concerned, Inaba has better vocals than Satan's boy toy. I also prefer Ugly Tak's guitar stylings over those of John 5.

If you like B'z, that's good enough.

PS: I can't speak for myself or the male population, but I'm also quite sure that you girls will prefer to look at Inaba over the alternative...

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Name: Teresa Teng
Quote of the moment: nakunaru made..
Sent: 06.44 - 30/7

Hmm, well B'z has a history of shamelessly ripping off stuff, I more like to call it "being inspired by (song XY)". I immediately soiled my harddrive with this song in question and listened to it.
Yeah, chances are that there are similarities. On the other hand, the possibility of "two people, same idea" is there. I mean, it's obvious songs about "fight" will have a similar text etc and a powerful beat along with a "fight! fight! fight!" chorus.
I only listened to the song once now and I am not a music expert so I wouldn't be able to tell if the song is ripped of melodywise. I also don't know which song was written first..
I'll put this question on my list of questions to ask as soon as I win "the big win show" and spend a day with Inaba-san...

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Name: Noh Hye-kyung
Quote of the moment: I'm so sad............
Sent: 03.11 - 30/7

Hi, everyone..I feel so sad...
Someone said on freeboard in Brotherhood that Marilyn Manson's "The fight song" and B'z "Go*Fight*Win" are quite similar to introduction and some phrases.
So.. I heard it...and then..um..my opinion is..two songs are alike..;_;..
No, no...it's my personal thoughts.I like them sooooo much!! But..now I'm a bit disappointed to both of them. ;_;..;_;..;_;....
I'm so confusing...
I want somebody soothed me...;_;

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Name: Keen
Quote of the moment: in the heat of livegym
Sent: 23.43 - 29/7

I translated this interview which was done b4 Livegym Survive started. Go and read so you appreciate B'z concerts better, or not... =p Neeways, just realized that the last full interview I translated was SHIAN Oct last year. Kinda nice to add something again to this section ^0^
http://keen_on_all.tripod.com/bznext.htm
http://www.geocities.com/keen_on_all/bznext.htm
I'm still lacking lots of shocking pics for this page though, maybe the girls can help me find some.

Hi Hideto, Dino, Rockman, Ahleung! I'm surprised how the fanboys come popping up out of nowhere. Well, keep the guitar-talk coming, won't you? Tak's solo coming up reeeeeaaaal soon.

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Name: Dino
Quote of the moment: Is it Showtime yet?
Sent: 16.18 - 29/7

Hey Keen
It's been a while since I posted anything here, I've been just really busy and caught up in a lot of other things. So the wish came true and another B'z concerts in the states! I got the ticket for the first LA show and trying to buy the SF show ticket but is it sold out already? Or simply not on sale yet? I wanted to go to 4 shows(LV, 2LA and SF) but may have to settle with one LA, darn it! Well, will keep trying to buy the SF ticket.

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Name: Jessica
Homepage: http://www.scaricamp3.us/
City New York
Sent: 06.21 - 29/7

This site is awesome, good job! Check out mine too, but it's not as cool as yours:)

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Name: ahleung
Sent: 14.14 - 28/7

thz for the news ROCK man
hope they won't cancel it ba.....

i'll skip lectures on the day for seattle concert as well~~

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Name: ROCK man
Sent: 07.43 - 28/7

The anticipation is so hot in here that I can see Inaba hotpants shimmering in the heat haze. Well, I called Commodore. The lady said nothing has been "announced" yet. So, tickets for Vancouver are not on sale yet. What about Seattle? Does anyone know?

I'm seriously contemplating skipping lectures on the day and driving down to Seattle. Ack, it'll be a long trip though...

PS: Takahiro Ugly Matsumoto poster going well underway.

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Name: ahleung
Sent: 06.54 - 28/7

to agnel1
i couldn't find that as well.....
i think it should be on sale around aug 1st, since the seattle one will be on sale on aug 1st

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Name: B2
Sent: 05.03 - 28/7

heya hideto, send me an e-mail, I'll give you the scoop on buying band score!

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Name: hideto
Sent: 19.36 - 27/7

Hi keen, long time no see, im back at home for the summer. And btw guys, im still looking for a way to buy B'z band score

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Name: Keen
Sent: 12.14 - 27/7

and they bloody had it since Livegym Eleven, no? I remember Edwiz's site had it in Eleven Showcase. 2001, that's like 2 yrs ago!

Japanese fans said it's becoz of 13th album that B'z has 13 songs. Green had 12 songs. But I sure am glad that Eleven has 14 songs! This Big Machine album sounds like an angreiz one. Good! A moody person with broody morning and then he wanna change the future, lol.

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Name: M
Sent: 08.08 - 27/7

Only 2 singles on this album! So that means...11 songs I haven't heard. :) But yeah, WHERE'S LOGIC???? I mean, when is Tak planning to let us enjoy that?! They recorded it at least 1 year ago!

Oh yes, the Live photobook...and then the What's In Chronicle is coming out in Sept too...

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Name: angel1
Sent: 04.49 - 27/7

This is a message for Ahleung.. Do you have your Van couver tickets already ?? I have been trying to get some but ticketmaster and the Commodore Ballroom don't seem to have them yet ???? Any info or ideas you have would be greatly appreciated..

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Name: angel1
Quote of the moment: Yippee ! New Album
Sent: 04.37 - 27/7

Wow what an overwhelming fall it will be with the new album (already impatient ^*^ ) and shows !!Looking forward to meeting all B'z fanatics in Seattle or Van couver.... I think Big Machine is a great name for the album..not really like their others but very rock I think !!

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Name: tamaki
Sent: 18.52 - 26/7

Yay! A new B'z album is coming! That is such great news. And wow, 13 tracks! B'z are always so generous with new music on their albums. OK, hurry up Sept. 17.

How do they choose their album titles? I want to know what significance BIG MACHINE has. Right now, it seems like an unusual choice as a title, but I'm sure it will make sense once I can hear the song/album...

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Name: Keen
Quote of the moment: aaw
Sent: 13.01 - 26/7

I'm a horrible B'z fan. I thought it's Sept 29 =p

Yeah, Morning Musume members on MS last nite, all 42 or 43 of them! Imagine Tak and Koshi's face! Must be hillarious! Hayaku mitai naaaa.

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Name: irene
Sent: 12.53 - 26/7

yeah~~ sept 17!! during the week of b'z 15th anniversary ^_^ demo, keen-chan, isn't it 4 days before? ^^; the list looks great!! seems like it's a mixture of hard rock songs & ballads... but b'z like to 'deceive' their fans e.g. yasei & i'm on fire ^.~

i want to watch the MS!!! thanks K-3 for telling us about the show ^^ 178-san, take care ne! (ano, they always look tired on MS :p ) gotta search for the screen shots ^^v

oh yes! b'z photobook will be published on sept 10 (info given by hmv japan) ^0^ gotta ask cdjapan if they can help me... can make use of their 500 yen voucher given (not much though, but better than nothing heehee) ^.^

m-chan, at least u r going for 1 out of the 6... T_T

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Name: Keen
Sent: 11.54 - 26/7

looks like everyone didn't see my news down there =p
Ok... B'z 13th original album "BIG MACHINE" will be released on Sept 17 (twelve days before B'z day?)
1. Arakure (=a person with temper)
2. Yasei No Energy (alt. vers)
3. Wake Up, Right Now
4. Hakanai Diamond (=short-lived diamond)
5. I'm In Love?
6. It's Showtime!! (alt. vers)
7. Ai to Nikushimi no Hajimari (=the beginning of love and hate)
8. BIG MACHINE
9. Nightbird
10. Buru-ji- na Asa(=buru-ji morning)
11. Mabushii Sign (=brilliant sign)
12. Change The Future
13. ROOTS
Waiii, Taaaaaaaak!!! Where's LOGIC? Unless you're planning a full-english album, I won't forgive you T.T, #10, is that broody morning? Hmm, the rest of the tour will probably be called Livegym 2003 Big Machine ne! Quite in trend along with Terminator 3 too!

K-3, thanks for the report! Wow, Yasei PV is definitely a good topic for boring Tamori. Heiii, I wonder what Koshi and Tak think when they watch performance by Momusu. They were on last nite too! All 500 of them or something.

Maybe you guys can wear some self-made B'z tees! Liv said Tak and Koshi tend to notice these! Evryone who's going, remember to memorize every details! We're depending on you!

Presents for guitar boys, Yasei No Energy:
http://music.j-total.net/data/027hi/005_B_z/033.html

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Name: Dave
Sent: 11.37 - 26/7

If you are coming to Seattle for the show, and have not contacted me...please e-mail me at the link on my name....^_^

I hope to see you at the show!!!

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Name: K-3
Sent: 06.48 - 26/7

B'z were on Music Station last night. Tamori-san asked where the idea for the "Yasei" PV came from & was surprised when Inaba-san answered that both had done those jobs previously. He asked several questions related to Inaba-san's teaching experience & credentials. Then turned to Matsumoto-san and asked which music shop he had worked at & how much he had made. While they were singing, Inaba-san seemed to be coughing a lot.
His voice was in good shape, but perhaps the hard schedule this month has gotten to him. They both looked rather tired. Another year that B'z is working hard, giving their all to their fans!

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Name: M
Sent: 05.59 - 26/7

I'm going to exactly one concert in LA.
While I am very very grateful for this, let's just say that I am also extremely extremely pizzed off that out of 6 concerts, for 2 of my favorite people in the world, I can only make one. Me! One of their hugest fans here!

Sounds like all the fun will be in Seattle and Vancouver! You guys will have a great time!!

Wow, Keen, I didn't realize about the You and the Me. Hey, that's really cool!

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Name: ahleung
Sent: 02.13 - 26/7

oops.... sent an empty message...
sorry...

just wanna say, i'll be going to seattle as well
i am from vancouver, canada ^^

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Name: B2
Sent: 17.59 - 25/7

am I coming with you? do you even need to ask??? hahahaha, nothing new to say that I haven't already said in e-mail. how many of us could possibly meet up in Seattle? I'm counting 4 or 5, but then I could be leaving someone out or getting ahead of myself and including someone I shouldn't...yet.

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Name: angel1
Quote of the moment: holy #@%&
Sent: 15.19 - 25/7

Just got caught up with the board !! (kinda ) I was so excited about Seattler that I didn't even see the Vancouver show listing......I CAN"T BELIEVE B"Z IN CANADA !!!! Dreams do come true !!!!Well looks like I'm going to 2 shows cuz first Seatle, stay over night ..3 hour drive to Vancouver...then dying for at least a day then drive 12 hours home....priceless I just hope I can get tickets !!!! YAHOOOOOOO!!!! B2 are ya coming with me ?????

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Name: Dave
Sent: 15.05 - 25/7

Howdee doo dilly do...^_^

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Name: Dave
Sent: 15.01 - 25/7

Hi guys...it's your favorite B'z fan! Just wanted to drop a line...^_^ Please e-mail me if you plan to go to Seattle for the Live-Gym!

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Name: Keen
Sent: 14.58 - 25/7

i guess that "ME" is that rather strong forceful being inside "YOU", which is waiting to burst out, much like Jack The Ripper, but really in a good way. So "YOU" seems to be a rather weak and shy character while "ME" glories in freedom and is always bare naked. And this time, "YOU" must lead "ME", be even stronger than "ME". Hihihi, that's my opinion. Isn't it a cool song indeed?

Saving the best for last... 24-hr hotline says a new B'z album titled "Big Machine" will be released on September 17!!! Nani sore, big machine, ROFLSFK. Ok, I think there's gonna be some heavier tunes here! Let's hope so!

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Name: B2
Sent: 05.50 - 25/7

"Let it out if your balls are tingling"

haha, not "H" eh? I missed a previous translation of this song long ago, so I guess you could say I've been waiting to see it for a while. yes, a little disappointing, but what was Koshi to do? it's no Do me. err, wait, Do me didn't have risque lyrics at all! Koshi should take some advice from Tak on writing obscene lyrics. I know Tak has a hidden talent for it...

speaking of things risque, wasn't Risky supposed to be full of, well, risky subject matter?

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Name: M
Sent: 05.40 - 25/7

ROFL Keen, that "Heii" you put in Jap the Ripper...haha.

Hm, I don't really understand the line "Take a lead of this forceful me." I do see the overall theme though; yeah it's really not that H! Anyway, thank you so much Keen! (And you're welcome, tamaki. ^^)

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Name: Keen
Quote of the moment: you're all very welcome
Sent: 23.08 - 24/7

as promised, eMu-chan, I present Jap The Ripper lyrics. Can't be done without a Japanese friend knitting eyebrows at my side, trying to figure out what the hell is that in English, roflsjk. Conclution Kosh writes such complex lyrics. Otsukare na!
Pssst, it's not as 'H' as we thought (o.0) I think I know now who "Jap The Ripper" is. It's a good theme. Koshi is really a gifted lyricist.

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Name: tamaki
Sent: 16.21 - 24/7

Keen, thank you so much for the translations, I really enjoyed reading them! B'z are so cute...

M, thanks for the links to the pictures, they were great.

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Name: Online Pharmacy
Homepage: http://www.pharmil.com
City London
Sent: 09.34 - 24/7

Great site! Like it!

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Name: M
Sent: 04.16 - 24/7

You know Keen, your site is by far the most famous and wonderful B'z site in English. If anyone would ever get hired by B'z, or get a livegym invitation from Takboss, it would definitely be you! Hey, the year's not over yet. They have concerts till December and then next year's tour should start soon again. Anything could happen!

Slaving for B'z...yeah that Cali Roll documentary where I wrote down word for word what fans said took me long time in front of the tv lol. And even now, when I'm supposed to be studying my azz off for a huge career-altering exam, I can't keep away from B'z stuff. :P If I fail, will Tak hire me? I promise to keep san sai away from him!

Arigato for your hard work Keen. I wonder if Ian Thorpe has actually heard more than one B'z song or if he's just being polite. Although to hear is to love.

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Name: water
Sent: 23.53 - 23/7

keke~so happy to read the translation of the 15 th annivsity TV program ?
it's really pain to look at the TV , to see them laughing but have no idea of what they're talking about ~keke

thank you so much ~

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Name: B'z slave
Quote of the moment: Part II - Barcelona Swim Tournament
Sent: 23.17 - 23/7

A message from Ian Thorpe! He congratulated B'z for being able to make it this far and said he's had opportunity to enjoy B'z music and would love to go to a B'z live (he mispronounce B'z though! why didn't anyone correct him before shooting this?) >.<
Kitajima (athlete) said B'z music gives power to the athletes and everyone is used to listening to their song. This time too, another song that express power and courage. A female athlete said B'z is equal to Ultra Soul. She will forever remember the time she got medal if she listens to it. Another one said, B'z has many songs that encourage ppl, she will keep listening to B'z from now on too.
B'z: "Arigatai" (=we're grateful) ^0^

Next are keywords
1. Dai shi pai (= big failure)
Koshi talked about Fukuoka Dome (see Buzz! video), falling big time from the stage, wanting to stop, but the staff were pushing him back up, "sing! sing!". Tak said he could hear Koshi's voice but can't see where he was. He didn't know what happened, only heard about it after the live finished.
2. Suki na koto (=things you love)
Both B'z members laughed. Nan deshou ne?? They asked each other. Tak said he likes a day when he doesn't have any appointment. But problem is he's the one who decides, so he should have changed the management that has been there for 15 years. Koshi said he's happy when he can sleep well. Coz there're nites that even tho he's extremely tired, but still can't fall asleep. And then he made a gesture to explain that his head feels okashi(=strange) during those nites. Daijobu desuka? (=is it ok if I do this?) more laugh.
3. Kirai na koto (=things you hate)
Tak: *very quickly* SAN SAI! (=wild vegetable)
Koshi: *ROFLSFJK* this is the first time I hear it
Tak: Hora, for lunch this afternoon
Koshi: ah, bento?
Tak: I wanted to eat it, but here is *bleh*, here is rice and here is sansai, just two kinds!
Koshi: that makes people angry ne, very much *lol*
Tak: *lol* but not really that angry
Koshi: not things I hate, just don't prefer, when schedule becomes gachigachi (=too serious). I have a note book, but all empty coz my head becomes panpan (=stiff)?
*to be continued*

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Name: Keen
Sent: 22.29 - 23/7

what a wonderful hearty laugh! It must not have been before a live-show =p What's Tak doing! We need more beer-seeping-heiiii Tak! Huuu, I do soooo want a #58.

Mai-chan, my walls have peeling paint all over coz I've been scratching them. Again, I won't get to see B'z. I'm a bit used to it now, after a few days. But if Tak decides for another internet broadcast then I'll be forever in debt. Tak, I'll be your employee!

Everyone here knows about slaving hours for B'z! in my case, that bits of interview had me up until 2am. This is peanut compare to K.I. lyrics though, I stayed up until 5am! Pure joy throughout! Honestly!

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Name: M
Sent: 14.17 - 23/7

lol tamashii, are you checking this during your lunch break? XD
me too...i think we are beyond help! little did i know when i first of "b'z" what they would come to mean to me. ^^

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Name: tamashii
Sent: 14.09 - 23/7

OMG!!!!!! thanks, M-chan!! thanks thanks thanks! ^0^ i want it so much now hahaha...love b'z...much much much more when i 1st learnt the existence the this super duo rock band...help~

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Name: M
Sent: 13.48 - 23/7

tamashii~
http://page3.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/c42002035

Look at that smile! I love it when they capture that on film. :) And Mat-chan looks very "Takboss" ne. It says it contains Akatsuki pv shoot photos.

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Name: irene
Sent: 12.27 - 23/7

arigatou!!!! i'm so curious what tak+178 were talking about when everybody was laughing ^0^ i love it when 178 said "say good things" & "two more" hahaha kawaii!! <3

the latest be-with looks quite different from their past volumes nee... i want to see the inside pic...

yasei no energy sold 230,019 last weeek...hmmm. are fans expecting yasei to be included in b'z sept album? KI is still in top30, at #28 (",)

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Name: maiyeng
Sent: 07.33 - 23/7

Whoa! Thanks for the translation, Keen-chan~ (And nice to know that you visit my journal)! *^^*
Koshi had to restrain himself from talking? A bit challenging that.
So depressed up to my neck... I can't make any of those concert dates. T-T *Sigh*
Anyway, I have managed to succeed in getting a few ppl into B'z! YAY! (I dunno. I thought I came on too strong. ^^;)
Ah~ to love B'z is to know them! And the more I know, the more I love~~~! *_*
lol! I don't think any B'z fan is tired of saying how much they love B'z, right M? *^^*

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Name: M
Sent: 05.47 - 23/7

Hm...I guess I would just be repeating myself again if I said that I truly love these two guys so much?

Newest Be With minna: http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b40237722
I rather suspect it's jammed with beautiful pics.

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Name: B'z slave
Sent: 01.46 - 23/7

I just finished watching the 15th yr anniversary documentary by TV Asahi. Lemme break the interview into a few parts. But! Really, I could strangle Tak for not releasing those wonderful livegyms. JUICE! When Koshi pulled down a screen, revealing a tower with lighting that says "B'z no livegym ni yokozo!" T.T Audience must have screamed head off! Anyway...

Both Tak and Koshi said they don't really realize that it's been 15 yrs. Koshi said they felt it more when it was 10th yrs anniversary. Eri reminded him that this is docu for 15th yrs. Koshi kept going hai, hai, hai, nodding (^-^).
What's most memorable in these 15th yrs? For Koshi, it was becoming a professional and seeing B'z cds in the rack of stores and buying own cd for the first time. For Tak, first time going on TV, live, also first outdoor live in Nagisa-en 10 yrs ago (Livegym Jap The Ripper). He could remember clearly the rehearsal, backstage and everything. At that time, they didn't think about 10 yrs later, which is now.
What is the thing you're most careful about?
For Koshi, as a vocalist, he must takes care of condition of voice. Sometimes he must refrain from speaking, even when the members gather around for a chat. But he usually forgets that he shouldn't join the chat. Tak added that Kosh also refrains from laughing. Kosh said coz laughing is usually loud.
For Tak, he's extra careful about NOT getting the cold, every year. Koshi said, TOO careful. Tak (pointing) He gets it and I said you have cold. He keeps denying it, it's not the cold, it's not the cold. Koshi said coz it feels like a defeat.

The first time they met was exactly 15 years ago.
In what words would you sum up Inaba-san?
Tak: (thinking)
Koshi: Say good things
Tak: Of course (laugh). He basically doesn't have any bad points. He's very earnest and hard working.
Koshi: (smiling)
Tak: (to Koshi) how many more words should I say?
Koshi: (laugh) two more
Tak: (laugh) two more? Nice guy deshou, hontou ni.
What's Inaba-san first impression on Matsumoto-san?
Koshi: I knew his name as a guitarist. When I saw him, I felt that he's more like a producer.
What's it like the 1st time you decided to form B'z?
Koshi: Anone, we didn't say "Let's do this together". Next thing I realized we were already recording.
So B'z was formed when you both still didn't realize.
Koshi: Just like husband and wife, chotto (LOL).
Everyone: (LOL)

--- of course this is Keen =p

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Name: tamashii
Sent: 11.19 - 22/7

the results are not bad! ^^v sugoi KI! considering its release date :)

here's another expected new record by b'z ^^ they are #1 on the oricon weekly chart, their 31st consecutive #1, pulling further apart the #2 seiko with 25 works^0^
http://www.nikkansports.com/ns/entertainment/f-et-tp0-030721-0021.html
http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/kiji/2003/07/22/04.html

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Name: Keen
Quote of the moment: 2nd beat frenzie
Sent: 09.34 - 22/7

I'm listening UBU, Guilty, Makkana Silk, Hoshifuru~, New Message, Pleasure, Yoruyo~ *loves B'z so much*

http://www.j-pop.ne.jp/yearly/2003/s2.htm
Half-year 100 best-selling singles: B'z is at #8 [It's Showtime], Koshi at #17 [K.I] and then those ten old singles at #73, 75, 79, 81, 82, 83, 85, 86, 87, 88.

I made correction to Yasei. Minna, if there's mistake pls correct me anytime! Yoroshiku onegaishimasu neee.

Btw, the Barcelona swimming tournament has started, I strain my ears to hear if I can catch Yasei~, but not yet ne... Last year, Atsukyaa was on almost every other second "nari yamanai atsuki kodou no arashi~"

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Name: Keen
Sent: 10.22 - 21/7

new pic of the week, go have a look! =p
http://keen_on_all.tripod.com/picoftheweek.htm

Yasei and Tabi lyrics are uploaded. Thanks, tamashii-chan! I really really like Tabi! I think it's an ultimate happy-go-lucky B'z song! I don't know why, but I like the sound of bass in this song and also the horns! Background vocal is so cute, almost back to that Koi Gokoro cuteness! *happies*

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Name: M
Sent: 11.43 - 20/7

Gasp, Keen, that was very bad of you! I was all planning to go to San Diego! lol. Anyway, maybe I try of San Franciso too...I don't know...I'm not greedy! One concert is already a dream.

Tak owns Vermillion Records, Keen. It's not really a company, just a B'z label.

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Name: Keen
Sent: 09.19 - 20/7

I have a question: does anyone know which company Tak owns? Why is he labelled the saccho (boss) if he doesn't own one? It can't be Being Co. right? Being has always been there before B'z was born. But I remember when HANA/Dragon~ were released, Being Co. Taiwan said Congratulation, Boss! o.0

I never had from fan to DAI-fan transition. But my first live video is Yokohama and was I blown away! I've not yet been to a livegym, K-3, but I can visualize it from your description! Yeah, that must be a great moment of pure happiness outpouring from everyone who loves B'z. When I watch Live Ripper, Yokohama, Buzz and ABR, when they start counting down and the lights go off, my heart goes dokidoki big time! I imagine that the intensity must be 10x during the real livegym! Oh T_T how I wish I can go T_T *scrathes more wall*

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Name: Keen
Quote of the moment: rofl
Sent: 08.01 - 20/7

In my hastiness, I misread San Fransisco as San Diego. Yep, Bewith Vol.58 has the printed datas, so this is definitely for sure, minna! Here we go:
North American Tour
Oct 12 - Las Vegas, NV/ House of Blues
Oct 14, 15 - Los Angeles, CA/ House of Blues
Oct 18 - San Fransisco, CA/ The Fillmore
Oct 21 - Seattle, WA/ The Showbox
Oct 23 - Vancouver, BC/ Commodore Ballroom

I expect B'z fans in that part of the world to go to at least 3 concerts if not all of them (^^). Better be quick with the ticketing, folks. There must be a reason why this time it's announced pretty early to the fan club first!

I wish I could go, but I'm in the winter part of the world here T.T *scratches walls*

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Name: B2
Quote of the moment: taking a deep breath...
Sent: 17.58 - 19/7

M, I'm with you...how many of these concerts can I feasibly attend??? definitely Seattle as planned, but while I'm over there...and metting up in SF would be irresistable...holy crap! I don't even know what to say!

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Name: Noh Hye-kyung
Sent: 16.52 - 19/7

What a great news~~ 6 live concerts..@_@...
You're right, tamashii.. B'z fans are not only in US & Japan!!!!

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Name: tamashii
Sent: 15.23 - 19/7

arigatou, keen-chan, for 'love u more' & the US concerts news (",) wow, it'll be great to tour together with b'z in america ne! 6! 6!!! sugoi!!! so tempting... ano, tak+178, b'z fans are not only in US & japan! *sob sob*

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Name: ahleung
Sent: 15.00 - 19/7

wow wow wow!!!
such a good news~~
didn't expect they will go to vancouver ne
happy happy
^^V

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Name: M
Sent: 14.59 - 19/7

OMG!!!!! Have my prayers really been answered?!!!!!
*falls on knees and gives thanks* ;_;

!!!!!! TAAAAAAAAAAAAK!!!!!! KOSHIIIIIIIIIII!!!!
Damn I feel like attending 3 of those concerts!
I love them sooooooo much. I really really do. ;_;
And I feel so incredibly lucky that I happen to live on the West Coast. Is this really true??!! Vancouver and Seattle fans should rejoice indeed.

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Name: K-3
Sent: 14.15 - 19/7

What turned me into a DAI FAN??!! When I heard "Sayonara", it was only a copy of a friend's CD. I only listened to it in my car. Then I bought "Pleasure" & "Treasure" in '98 and listened to them in the house, and got hooked! I couldn't get enough. I slowly bought all the rest of their albums. The first time I saw them perform was when I saw the "BUZZ" video. I hope all of you living in the states and Canada can see them in October. There is no describing what their concerts are like. The atmosphere as it gets closer to SHOWTIME is incredible!! And when they come out on stage - WOW!!!!!! ELECTRIC!! I love looking around at the audience and seeing nothing but smiles everywhere I look!
So---- Keen-chan, you figured out who I am, huh?!

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Name: Keen
Sent: 09.11 - 19/7

Tamashii-chan, I believe the 3rd one is 'love you more'. I also love those background vocals for Everlasting. In the last chorus:
Kimi ni deaetta (kono sekai de)
Sono toki kara (oh, you're not alone)
Mou hitori jyanai to oboetanda
Kimi ga doko ka de (donna toki mo)
Miterundato (you're still by my side)
Omoinagara zutto ikiteikeru yo

*checking lyrics book* Huuu, lemme input these now...

B'z wa hontou ni beautiful da!!! ^0^ ^0^ ^0^

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