山手線内回り～愛の迷路～

Tackey and Tsubasa is back with a new single, It has been over a year since the last one.
I still cannot believe I actually saw them in Yokohama Arena last December.
This tune is called Yamanotesennai Mawari –Ai no Meiro-! They use Tokyo JR East's underground Line Yamanote as the motif. If you know Tokyo you know how famous Yamanote Line is.
The song is a  high-tempo love song. I enjoyed the song, it felt like JR should pay them for singing it..haha
The other songs are typical TxT songs, 時間旅行 Second! is a mid-tempo song, a very TxT song. And ユメイログラフィティ is a up tempo and I'd love to hear it live!! I think this would get my pulse rising, will use it at the gym ^^

★★★

01 山手線内回り～愛の迷路～
02 時間旅行 Second！
03 ユメイログラフィティ
04 山手線外回り Remix

Two Tops Treasure

It sure delivers "TackeyTsuba Entertainment" as they promised. This new album is taking us on a thrilling musical journey across various genres. In addition to the already released singles Dakinatsu, Boku no Soba ni wa Hoshi ga Aru and Viva Viva More, the album also includes 8 new songs. Even though the album has many different kind of sounds the TxT sound we are used to shines through! My fave songs are ねぇ, ココロウルオシテク, and 雨が虹に変われば.. yepp I'm a fan of ballads (^^;;)
I wouldn't say this is the best of TxT, but I give them cred for the mix of songs!! And, I'm listening to this non-stop just so I can recognize the songs at tomorrow's concert, however I'm still sad that Tsubasa won't be there. I mean a duo is not a duo with one member missing, yet I bet Tackey will pull it off!!

★★★

01. Treasure Hunter

02. ギラメラ

03. 抱夏-ダキナツ-

04. Boogie 2night

05. ねぇ

06. ココロウルオシテク

07. 雨が虹に変われば

08. 僕のそばには星がある

09. コイゴコロHUNTER

10. 灼熱の律動

11. ビバビバモーレ

12. 返せない傘を借りた

No Tsubasa-kun

The announcement came out yesterday morning, Japanese time. My friend's friend who invited me to their con on Sunday sent me the message. It was waaaaay too much kanji for me but luckily JE also released an English version.

What the message came down to is that Tsubasa-kun unfortunately will not be performing in any of the concerts scheduled for today, Dec 10, and this coming weekend. Tackey will be performing solo. I think they have had this back up plan on their minds since Tsubasa-kun was admitted. But it's sad he's not better.

I was really looking forward to this concert, I still am don't get me wrong... but I wanted TxT on the same stage!!

Tsubasa-kun also left a comment expressing his apologies and hopes for getting his health back and ready for future concerts.

I really hope he gets well soon!!

Original messages from JE - in Japanese, in English

Two Tops Treasure Tour

Did I tell you...?

I don't think I have but, guess what?

It feels unreal still and I'm nervous for various reasons.

The other week a friend of my text me and asked if I wanted to go to Tackey and Tsubasa's concert in Yokohama Arena. Of course I wanted to go but on that day we had decided to meet up for dinner.

Also, it's the same day as I arrive to Tokyo, I arrive in the morning and the concert is in the afternoon / early evening.

I'm excited and I hope Tsubasa-kun gets well before the tour!!

It kinda feels like I'm going on a Johnny's tour, as I'm now both going to TxT and SMAP.

All I'm missing is Arashi..hehe

タッキー&翼 comeback

Tackey and Tsubasa are soon coming back, on Dec 3 they will release a new album!
I have missed the duo quite a lot. And a few weeks back the album tracks were released, title of the album is still unknown.
According to the news the album will have a theme called "TakiTsuba Entertainment", and will feature a variety of genres from rock, disco, Latin to Showa music. A big mix.. I wonder what "showa" means in this case ^^. For you who are unfamiliar, showa era or period lasted between 25 december 1926 – 7 januari 1989.
The album is said to be released in 4 different versions - Limited Edition A, Limited Edition B, Regular Edition, and TakiTsuba SHOP Edition!

I'm kinda excited, and still wondering if I would be able to make it for their concert in Yokohama Arena on Dec 14?!

Tracklist
CD:
01. Overture
02. Giramera
03. Dakinatsu
04. Boogie 2night
05. Nee
06. Kokoro Uruoshiteku
07. Ame ga Niji ni Kawareba
08. Boku no Soba ni wa Hoshi ga Aru
09. Koigokoro HUNTER
10. Shakunetsu no Ritsudou
11. Viva Viva More
12. Kaesenai Kassa wo Karita
13. We are the T&T（※TakiTsubaSHOP Edition Only）

Limited Edition A DVD:
01. Giramera Music Video
02. Giramera Music Video Making

Limited Edition B DVD:
01. Ame ga Niji ni Kawareba Music Video
02. Special Footage

僕のそばには星がある/ビバビバモーレ

I have no idea who I can have missed this, タッキー and 翼's latest single titled 僕のそばには星がある/ビバビバモーレ. It was released on March 19. I'd say this single is a typical TxT single.
And I miss them a lot as a duo. However as for the single, I'd say it's a perfectly ok single. However it doesn't leave as big impression on me as I thought it would. Still I'm happy to have it.
My fave song is the extra track あの日の君がいるから, followed by 僕のそばには星がある.
Also I'm looking forward to their upcoming single, that will be released on Aug 20!!

★★★

Tracklist
01. 僕のそばには星がある (Boku no Soba ni wa Hoshi ga Aru )
02. ビバビバモーレ (Viva Viva More)
03. あの日の君がいるから (Ano Hi no Kimi Ga Iru Kara )

Some of my JE Collection

So the other day I opened up half of my collection...Of JE and mostly Arashi stuff!!

I actually keep this box under my bed!! *Maybe that's why I sleep so well!? XD *

When I put it all on the floor I was amazed of all I had, knowing I even have lots more stuck in other places in the house!!

...

Most of course is with my ichiban.. Sho-kun ^^

DVD collection

(I just realized I forgot Honey & Clover and Kiroii Namida)

Cds and various con-goods

Mix of goods ^^

But this ain't all!!!

I also have lots of other things... Such as shop photos - Mainly Arashi of course, then other JE artists.. maybe 200-300 photos!?

Shopping bags
Ohno's Freestyle
Boku miteiru no fuukei
5x10
Beautiful Wold
Waku Waku Gakkou 2012
Arafes 2012
Arafes 2013 
Love 
...
and also one by Kanjani8 from 2008, and one by NEWS Pacific tour.

Lunch bag from Waku waku gakkou 2013
Lunch box from Waku waku gakkou 2012
T-shirts from Beautiful world and Arafes13
Pair Pouch from Love
Notebook from Waku waku gakkou 2013

Towels
AAA08 in Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo
Boku miteiru hood- and bath towel
5x10
Beautiful world hood- and bath towel
Popcorn
Arafes 2013 Hood towel
Love

Magazines and photobooks
HYD Final
Only star
Myojo
Duet
Wink up
An an

Tour pamphlets
Dream A Live,
AAA08 in Tokyo
5X10

I also have Pamphlet, towel, dvd from KinKi Kids Kinki You tour, some old calendars with Tackey & Tsubasa, and Arashi,
Concert dvds with V6, Kinki Kids, Tackey & Tsubasa.. and some cd's by SMAP, V6, KinKi Kids, Tackey & Tsubasa, NEWS and maybe one left with Kanjani8!
And finally...photobook and magazines with Kimutaku!


I guess this is what JE does to you... Addicted and spend money! ^^
I have also sold off lots of stuff - Kanjani8 cds, NEWS cd's + DVD, KAT-TUN cd's, Arashi con goods...!! So imagine what I had to begin with..haha

Time to get rid off stuff

I have gone through most of my cds and other goods this week and is now going to try to sell them off.
I'm not a huge fan of NEWS, Kanjani8 or Tackey & Tsubasa anymore.. therefore I'm trying to sell some old goods off! (cds, dvds, photos etc...)
I hope I'll find them new homes...

Seems like som good already have done so ^^

Soon time to sleep

It has been a long day, it's soon over.
Before I go to bed I'm gonna end today by listening to the latest song from タッキー & 翼 called Heartful Voice, it's a very sweet ballad!
I really missed them as a duo, they have been apart for toooooooo long!!

I think I'm gonna sleep in peace tonight..! (^^;;)


Official PV

Lyrics
「君が好き」と言葉にした　
白く染まる街の中で
その声だけ響いていた　
そして君はうなずいた

明日だってその先だって　
二人の記憶重なっていく
ずっと　だからずっと　
僕らは繋がっていく

相変わらずな思わせぶり　ドキドキする
誰にだってそのままだから　嫌な気分

冷たい風を感じ出したら　
寄り添い歩くそれが普通
「言葉にしなきゃ伝わってこない」
わがままな君に僕は…

「君が好き」と言葉にした　
白く染まる街の中で
その声だけ響いていた　
そして君はうなずいた

明日だってその先だって　
二人の記憶重なっていく
ずっと、だからずっと　
僕らは繋がっていく

繰り返すように君の名前　呟いている
ありふれたような名前だけど　心にくる

そこに隠れた意味を探して　寄り添い眠るそれが理想
「見つめるだけじゃ感じてこない」
淋しげな君に僕は…

君にそっと口づけした　
目を閉じれば止まった時間
鼓動だけが響いていた　
そして僕は奪われた

明日だってその先だって　
二人の道重なっていく
ずっと、だからずっと　
僕らは信じ合っていく

優しくあれ　この距離感で
素直であれ　それが難しい
でも君だけは離さない
強がりな君に僕は　一度だけ…

「君が好き」と言葉にした　
白く染まる街の中で
その声だけ響いていた　
そして君はうなずいた

明日だってその先だって　
二人の記憶重なっていく
ずっと　だからずっと　
僕らは繋がっていく

君と　ずっと　繋がっている

Good night.. see you tomorrow!

New music

So there have been some new music and more is coming.

What I'd like to mention is 2NE1's Japanese version of GO AWAY.
I'm not to fond off it, it sounds a bit strange - not as catchy as the Korean version.
I like the clothes and PV concept, but it's very different from the Korean version, it's brighter and seems like a more happy song. The outfits are fine, lots of colour which suits the girls, but WHAT'S UP with Dara's hair?! it looks.. is it even allowed to say.. tacky!
2NE1 is one of my fave bands in Korea but this do not win me over.



Then I'm waiting to the re-pack version JYJ's album.
It has already been released in 4 versions... now another one!
I'm looking forward hearing the remixes





I saw this a few days ago and thought.. Did Sunny cut her hair?
She has already stated that the blond hairstyle was a wig.. but this is darker, could it be another wig or is it ALL Sunny?



T-ara is back with their Cry cry.
I think it's a new T-ara in a way, I think this song is hard to sing live.
But I still like the sound, lyrics are okay - nothing special but I guess it's the music that does it (^^;;)




The new song from Tackey x Tsubasa, I've missed them.. they have been apart for too long!
The songs is very nice, I like both lyrics and music.
Tackey looks more awesome and hotter than ever (^^;;)
When I saw them live doing the handmotions I melted..haha

There are lots more, but it has already been mentioned or I'll mention it later (^0^)