omg omg thx thx thx~~~~~~~~~~~

no problem. enjoy the song! it's awesome.

sure it is
huge thx for you~

I am quite depressed about the fact that L'Arc are playing so close to me, yet I can't go and see them :( I am officially locked in until my exams are over...which end at the end of June!

All I can do is sit here and try (and fail) to play Daybreaks Bell and Drivers High on my guitar :scry

The single sold this much so far?


108,094


I think? If so then thats good for them

^^Which single?

This thread needs more love!

i think Akurei meant "DRINK IT DOWN".

I wanted to go to but I can't...so I feel your pain '__'
I just hope that Laraku come back again but this time to the U.K

quite good for the sales

DRINK IT DOWN is an awesome single - I totally love it!! ^^

I leave for Paris tomorrow for the concert - whoo!

mi|kshake~

lucky you! hope you have fun and enjoy the concert. :D

you're so lucky!! ^^ Have fun!! ^^

Concert impressions? Don't spare my feelings, give it to me straight.:helpcheer


*heartbroken*

got back from Paris last night, and couldn't wait to post my report/thoughts. This'll probably be quite detailed with not-so-important details at points and not very detailed at others, as I find, once I'm out of a concert I find it difficult to remember how the songs sounded and can never remember a setlist lol.

01. get out from the shell -asia version-
02. Driver's High
03. Killing Me
04. DRINK IT DOWN
05. DAYBREAK'S BELL
06. winter fall
07. Kasou
08. My Dear
09. forbbiden lover
10. MY HEART DRAWS A DREAM
11. Caress of Venus
12. REVELATION
13. SEVENTH HEAVEN
14. Pretty girl
15. STAY AWAY
16. READY STEADY GO
17. NEO UNIVERSE
18. HONEY
19. Link
20. Anata

My friends and I set out to checkout Le Zenith on the morning of the concert. I was qutie excited/nervous whilst riding the metro to the venue and as I was starting out one of the windows realised Hyde was staring back at me! There were other fans wearing t-shirts on the train! (Though I was too shy to say anything). But they had really cool t-shirts that they must have got from Japan, with Hyde's face on it and some japanese writing. So if the venue wasn't going to be easy to find, we could just follow these people! Luckily the metro came up almost inside the park, so it was very easy to find Le Zenith. It was 10am when we got there and people were alreading queuing! Since it was a holiday for my friends too, and because I'm not sure if I could have waited that long, we had decided to come back at 4pm (which was just as well).

So we finally arrived back at Le Zenith - after a day of walking around Paris, probably not a good idea! - at 4pm and went to join the queue. The only problem was...where was the queue? There was no queuing system in place and it was more of a crowd of people sitting around with people queuing at the two entrances, though it wasn't obvious where this queue ended. I was also unsure if there were two entrances and if we were going to be let into both of them. I wished there had been a queue as then maybe I would've got talking to more people, but because people were just sitting around anyway I think most people stuck to their own groups. And wow it was really hot outside! My shoulders got sunburnt (though I'm ginger which doesn't help). Anyway luckily at some point, some other people from the UK came to speak to us! I had my Scottish flag so they noticed that and we got talking as we waited. (Though was it just me, or was there a lack of flags? I was expecting a lot more. Still it means I'll be easier to spot on the DVD) There was also a French TV crew going around interviewing people - luckily they never spoke to my friends and I lol. We also got to hear L'Arc practising too, which was cool!

I did get a bit confused about the time we were supposed to get let in and the time L'Arc were supposed to be on. My ticket had the time of 7, which I had thought was the time the doors opened. Then before I left Digitick e-mailed me to say doors open 6, show at 7. Great - I get to see them sooner than I thought! The doors, opened after 6 and it took them a while to get everyone in and tickets scanned etc. At this point, one of the guys from the UK I had met made the comment that the japanese fans were getting in first, which I didn't really pay too much attention to or think about. I guess I just assumed they'd been there first. If they got in before other people who were queuing from 9am or however early people got there and got in first, that's pretty unfair. I know fanclubs over here too, giving people priority on ticket sales, but letting people in earlier then people who have been sitting out in the heat for hours? I think everyone should have a fair chance to get a good spot, no matter which country they are from. Luckily for me, due to the lack of a queuing system, I may have got a better spot than I should have.

We got in and managed to find out way to the mosh pit and grab some much needed water! Although I wasn't right at the front - which from reading that fan's LJ was probably just as well - I was happy with the place I got, even if the view wasn't perfect and I had to watch the screens at some points. Think I was in the middle of the pit...maybe a bit closer to the front than that. I have to admit at this point I was getting really irritated. My feet were really sore which my fault from all the walking I'd done that morning and I was getting quite impatient. I don't care when they're on, but I'd just like to know when! I was getting a bit confused about what time the concert was supposed to start. It didn't help that there were a lot of "false starts", everytime a curtain twitched or a light went one people would start cheering and screaming, but it did make for a great atmosphere. My only other worry about the concert is that it would be really uncomfortable if I was getting pushed and shoved around and if there was no space to move really, luckily my spot was OK. It's really crap for all those other fans got the front only to be pushed around by some of the Hydeist members (at least I heard they were the Hyde fanclub members and looking back to the reports of Hyde's concerts in the US, this ties into their behaviour....not to generalise....but some of these fans seem really vicious. I read on another forum that a fan got punched! And good on that LJ who fought back and took no crap. If I were in that situation I'd feel really itimidated and would be scared I would get chucked out if I retaliated.) Luckily, I had a good experience in the mosh pit.

So they finally got on around 8pm! It was quite exciting to seem their sillhouettes behind the curtain. And as soon as they came on I forgot about the heat and my sore feet. Even though I'd had a look at the previous setlist, Get Out From The Shell still seemed quite unexpected but was good to hear anyway! Again Driver's High and Killing Me were fun to bounce along to and I had fun singing along to the english parts. I must say I was very impressed with all the French fans singing - they were belting out all the choruses and seemed to know a lot of the words! (I also quite liked hearing them chant L'Arc~en~Ciel too, so now I know the proper pronounciation and have more confidence saying it lol)

I enjoyed Hyde's mc, though I was surprised he did it all in French since he previously did that message in english. Still, even though I couldn't understand I enjoyed it (his French accent was quite hot and I think he did a good job of speaking French, though obviously I have no idea if it was any good!) I really enjoyed Drink It Down - was looking forward to belting out "Drink it, drink it down!" at the end! Daybreak's Bell was great, though like previous concerts the piano wasn't easy to hear. Winter Fall was unexpected but nice to hear! Was so glad they did Kasou! Had fun singing along to what I could of that! Was glad they did My Dear as it was one of my favourite songs off Awake and it was cool to hear Forbidden Lover too! Next was my favourite performance of the whole concert - My Heart Draws A Dream! Great guitar solo at the start! And I loved singing a long! I only wish I knew the verse at the end that everyone sang along too. I vaguely knew the sounds but that was it. Caress of Venus was a LOT of fun, everyone went mad for it in the mosh pit! It was good to hear Relevation as well as that was one of the songs I really loved when I first got into them. And Seventh Heaven!! Loved SH - anyone who's not sure if this song would change their mind if they could to experience it live! I was very chuffed I got one the streamers that were released from the ceiling with their name on it! Still trying to figure out a use for mine. (Think I might frame a bit with my poster and am wondering if it would work as a curtain tie back?)

Pretty Girl...not bad but I wouldn't have minded if they'd replaced it with another song. Though they seem to enjoy doing it. Loved seeing everyone doing their thing on Stay Away! I loved Ken's MC too - it was pretty funny from what I understood. Can't remember much from Tetsu's, actually I felt I didn't get to see much of Tetsu I was surprised Yuki did one as I thought he was quite shy. Another thing I liked about the concert is that they were equal love for everyone! No one member got more cheers or shouts than another. Ready Steady Go was the next tune and wasn't as much fun as I'd thought. It's not a song I usually listen to, but I thought it be quite good live. It wasn't bad, but didn't stick out from some of the other, better songs for me. (Plus I thought all the cheering for RSG was giving them the wrong idea lol. And I love FMA and L'Arc....but RSG ain't their best song) I attempted to call my friend during RSG so she could hear it, though I was a bit parnoid someone would see my phone and chuck me out. Not that I was holding it up in the air and taking pictures like other people. But I didn't managed to get through to her anyway...and the sound probably wouldn't have been great. Neo Universe, Honey and Link were all quite fun. And I hadn't heard much of Anata TBH - need to listen to more of Heart - so it was quite nice to hear!

After the concert and never having been so sweaty in my life - luckily my flag came in handy for wiping the sweat off my face lol. Then I went off to get the merchandise and wow that queue was mental! More pushing and shoving than the moshpit! Luckily I managed to get the stuff I wanted eventually (though I wish they had better fitted t-***** and that the designed tied into the tour more. I think Olivia's t-shirts were better!)

What suprised me was the amount of people I saw wearing L'Arc t-shirts the next day. OK, I didn't see loads of people but I thought it was cool to see any! We saw someone in the queue at Disneyland for the tickets and on the Metro! I felt qutie sad the next day when it was over, I really hope they come back! I can't wait for the DVD either (so we're actually getting one of just the Paris concert? I thought it might be one of the whole tour) I can't wait to watch it back, cause although it was totally amazing to be there, you get a better sound from the DVD and can then remember how all the songs sounded live. I did think at some points Hyde wasn't that clear and that maybe they should've done another ballad to show off his voice *coughAloneEnLaVidacough*. Hopefully I shall be easy to spot on the DVD, or my flag will be anyway!

mi|kshake~

It's a very good set list but it's a shame Alone en la Vida wasn't on it:(

Anyway, it sounds like you had a great time, I'm surprised to hear about the Hyde fans though! Then again, the pit isn't the tamest of areas.

Was there seating available at the venue?

Thanks for your report!! Sounds like it was an awesome concert!!

thank you for the report...
you're so lucky could watch their LIVE...
my favorite setlist is MY HEART DRAWS A DREAM

119,231　L'Arc～en～Ciel 「DRINK IT DOWN」

L'Arc〜en〜Ciel - NEXUS 4 / SHINE (OUT 2008.08.27)

One of Japan's biggest rock bands, L'Arc〜en〜Ciel, have recently announced a three hiatus in order to reunite again 2011, coinciding with the 20th anniversary when they will hold a massive tour to celebrate the milestone. But before the band take a well-deserved break, L'Arc〜en〜Ciel will release a new double A-side single, NEXUS 4 / SHINE! Releasing instores at the end of August, NEXUS 4 is currently used as the theme song Subaru Legacy CM, while SHINE is tied in as the opening theme to NHK's anime series, Seirei no Moribito. Tracklisting and cover coming soon!
by tokyo-nights

hiatus....:( but at least there's a new single soon.

NEXUS 4 / SHINE is the new single - great news...wow 3 years without Laraku :(

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L’Arc~en~Ciel New Photobook will be available for Pre-orders from June 14th and it will be ship till September 31th.

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L’Arc～en～Ciel “Photo Collection in Paris”

L’Arc～en～Ciel’s “Photo Collection in Paris” will be released world widely.
The detail information on the available stores and countries, ordering procedures, etc
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their 1st double A side in 8 years O_O

never knew that, lol. i can't wait for the single, though. but why soo far from now in august? :weep

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/list_from_c...html?key=14296
they still realese single and DVD

Ohh the 3 years thing IS real? AAAAARRRGGGHHH!!!! That. seriously. sucks!!!

I just can't wait for the new single and DVD

Wow, those four photos of each band member are great! :3

^ Tetsu looks really hot on the cover ^^

^ The hiatus is only for lives. But they will keep on release singles during this time :)

really? i thought they go on hiatus from everything until 2011, lol.

i thought it was for live performances too. idk, i'm so lost with Laruku right now, LOL.

but i'm glad they're finally releasing "SHINE"!

Well, I'm not totally sure but that's what I read on several sites so I think it's true :yes

I'm also glad for "SHINE", this song is just great <3

^^What?! It's come out???

^^ or is it leaked ?!
o.0

NINKI ranking for VAMPS - LOVE ADDICT

87.20 -ＶＡＭＰＳ/ＬＯＶＥ　ＡＤＤＩＣＴ

^ thanks :)

i haven't even heard Shine yet!
can't wait for the new single ^_^

but what's the point in no live performances, but yet their still working on music together and stuff? i don't get it.

I agree with apple-pi, live tours take a bunch of time... They'll have more time to make new songs without live performances.

According to this site, it's a live-hiatus with the guys releasing singles etc. till 2011 and doing solo simultaneously...
Hope it's true, it would be awesome <3

For those who haven't heard ''SHINE'' yet, here's an audio rip from their last year tour :)

but they'll still release singles, right? what about live performances for them on music shows and stuff?

^I guess they won't do them than which is pretty wierd...

@x-megumi-x - thank you very much for the live rip!~ :)

I'm looking forward to some more Hyde solos... although I really hope he can go back to the Roentgen era ballads and not screaming, LOL!!

I'm glad the hiatus is only concerning concerts.

^ yeah :D EVERGREEN ROCKS BABE !
but his screamo song ah.. well actually hyde sing Made In Heaven not bad eh o.0 ( my most fav rock song from hyde ^@^ )
but now hyde is in VAMPS.. well i guess not bad bah :D
hope laruku still stay forever :) !

^^Yeah... I doubt Hyde's gonna go back to being solo for some time because he IS still releasing with L'arc~en~Ciel and is now in VAMPS. CAN THIS GUY DO THREE THINGS AT A TIME?! :laugh

Meh, he probably can. :P

^ perhaps ba?
haha, but HYDE ROCKS MAN ! :D
can't wait for laruku to release their new single asap ><"

^^ :laugh But for me, the best thing about L'ac~en~Ciel is Tetsu!! XD

haha aqua_crystal <3
Tetsu is cool :D but Hyde is SEXY ;P
can't really compare both of them, lol~

Hyde is beautiful.

NEXUS 4/SHINE tracklist:

NEXUS 4 radio rip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1tABZPZ21I

Single & DVD tracklist details - http://listentheworld.wordpress.com/...ist/#more-2674

Theater of Kiss DVD Cover & details - http://listentheworld.wordpress.com/...ver/#more-2684

That's an interesting CD jacket!!
I'm not too crazy about Nexus 4, but I absolutely LOVE Shine. I get to listen to it every Saturday morning when my daughters watch anime on NHK!

OMG OMG OMG !
27 Aug ! can't wait for it ><"

Yaaay!!! Can't wait for their next single!! I'm sure it's gonna be good!!!

WTF!!! No Tetsu remake??? But.... but..... why??? :weep Grrrrrrrr!!!! This sucks!!!! :gnash

Yeah. I agree on that. But Tetsu has got potential, I mean, as a guitarist and singer!! He is A.W.E.S.O.M.E!!!!

....but if I went for looks and overall singing talents... then Hyde is sooo No.1! :luv2

weird single cover %)

^^I think it's cute!! It's very different from their other covers.... That Robot-thing is sooo cute!!

haha.
the 1st thing came into my mind when i look at the cover was "is this ET l`arc en ciel?" lol.
the robot look like ET the Alien.. haha :P
man, one more month to go before they gonna release their album ><"
can't wait ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh !~

^^OMG!!!!!! One month!!!! *faints* Man, I love these guys!!!

Oh really? The Robot guy reminded you of ET??? When I saw it, I suddenly remebered Wall-e! That movie sooo cute!! =)

wait..is VAMPS having an album or L'Arc~en~Ciel?

^ is L`arc en ciel.
VAMPS just released their 1st single - LOVE ADDICT.
:D

the cover is cute XD i can't wait for their new single, i really liked DRINK IT DOWN

why are they releasing an album already when they only have 2 singles, and just released KISS last november? i'm shocked, lol. i haven't been keeping up with news about them, so i'm totally out of it. :tipsy but it's good news, though. i don't mind a new album.

...wait, Laruku's releasing an album? where was i for this news, LOL.

are you guys sure? i'm pretty sure i would've known since i've friended larcenciel LJ community. :laugh

i guess i'm the culprit who mislead u guys :X
i mean one month more than they'll release their single album, not album :X
sorry if u guys are confused :S

The cover is sweet ^^

so you must mean the NEXUS 4/SHINE single, yes? :yes

yes Beauty4123 :D
one more month to go~~~~

There cover is really cool, to say the least. 0_0

oh ho, 22 Aug there'll be a public commercial for their song i suppose? (from the source given by karen )
can't wait for it :D

and oh...
Last TV Promo before the hiatus <----------------- WTHECK ?! D:

Thanks!!!!!

(it's still kinda sad to see Tetsu's not gonna be doing a remake of any old song... that's why I'm NOT so excited about this single... :weep)

i don't think anyone has posted this yet: SHINE (PV Preview)

looks awesome! :D

ooh gonna watch!! :D

edit: very cool! the animation is pretty nice :D i hope it airs soon.

Alright!! Can't wait to watch!!!!

EDIT: Woww!!! They all came out sooo good in the PV! And I'm loving the preview of the song!!!! How many days left until the release?

SHINE PV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grXE0wQBMv8

love it! <33333

The PV is really good I really like SHINE ^^

SHINE! :heart
it's a lovely PV. can't wait for the single!

i don't really like SHINE and the PV too much. i dunno why, it just sounds kinda messy. it's good, but not as good as DRINK IT DOWN. :no maybe it'll grow on me soon.

^DRINK IT DOWN is way better than SHINE ^^

^^True. But I prefer SHINE's PV more than DRINK IT DOWN's....

i think i prefer DID > SHINE, musically. but, i really like the PV since it's really artistic and i LOVE stuff like that. :D

and i think SHINE is better than NEXUS 4. N4 still needs to grow on me a bit.

^^I dunno. I loove N4 as well!

aww the SHINE pv is so pretty ^^
i love the song now :)

yay DRINK IT DOWN is one of my fav Larku songs ever xD

Anybody know anything about this photo?
http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/2377/hydepj0.th.jpg

^^Huh? What's that??

Wait: is that HYDE?? Or... some female person??

lol that's my haido-chan with make-up xD

it's HYDE T_T
I want original photo, but don't know where to search

Yeah.. the PV is really nice!! Artistic i must say.... :love:love

Glah!!!!!! Seriously???? Grosss..... Was he purposly trying to look like a girl??

P.S: this thread is about to finish. Could someone please make a v.2??

:D so pretty - I thought it was a girl there for a minute :D

NEXUS 4 PV:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBFkUcG44m8

^this PV better then Shine %) (IMO)

oh definately. NEXUS 4 is a better song, too. i love it! :D but i hope i can grow to like SHINE, eventually.