L'Arc～en～Ciel 25th L'Anniversary LIVE April 9, 2017 (Sunday) Live Report
L'Arc~en~Ciel 25th L'Anniversary LIVE was overwhelming and moving.
We bring you a live report from the second day.
rainbow
Just like on the first day, the show started with Ellie Crank's "Rainbow" from the opening video.
The rainbow-colored lighting reminded me of Rinkane somehow.
Caress of Venus
This is probably the most played song on the album ``True''.
After all, I get excited when the piano intro to this song plays, and it gets really exciting.
the Fourth Avenue Café
This song has been played often since it was released on the 15th Runiva.
The clapping during the chorus of this song feels so good every time.
Hyde lets out a sigh after saying , “♪My sigh is overflowing.”
Vivid Colors
The guitar tones in the intro and interlude of this song are really nice.
Lies and Truth
``♪Kono Yoru ni ~ Lost in ~''
was really cool.
truth and fantasy
When the characteristic piano phrase from the introductory drums sounded, people cheered loudly as they realized that it was ``Truth and Illusion.''
By the way, the version included in the album "QUADRINITY ~MEMBER'S BEST SELECTIONS~" is recommended because the outro does not fade out.
forbidden lover
The live version has a slightly longer irregular marching beat part at the beginning.
Although the song develops dramatically, Yukihiro's calm beats are amazing.
Shout at the Devil
Perhaps because I experienced it on the first day, I was prepared for the special effects (lol).
REVELATION
Just like on the first day, this song was performed using a moving stage.
I was impressed by Hyde's somewhat combative expression.
Whereabouts of the wind
At the substage, ``Where the Wind is'' from the episode where the PV was shot in Morocco.
The outro arrangement is excellent.
Many of the songs on the album "Tierra" end with a fade-out.
That's why I'm so happy to hear the outro arrangement of the live version.
"In the Air" (20th Laniva), "All Dead" (15th Laniva), "Blame" (2014 National), "White Feathers" (15th Laniva, 20th Laniva)...
XXX
During the intro handclap,
hyde
"Let's put our hands together and be happy"
I laughed.
After the song finished, we headed back to the main stage on the moving stage.
At that time, autographed colored balls were thrown into the audience.
Yukihiro does an outrageous job of dropping the entire basket full of colored balls (lol).
Flower funeral / L'Arc~en~Ciel
Just like the first day, it wasn't an acoustic arrangement.
Hyde with blonde hair all back and no eyebrows.
It was an appearance reminiscent of an out-of-this-world PV.
Erosion ～lose control～
After a slow beginning, the excitement builds up all at once with a hard melody that uses a series of odd time signatures!
I'm surprised that this very dark song was released as a single.
HONEY
hyde used a ZODIACWORKS guitar, which is also used by VAMPS.
MY HEART DRAWS A DREAM
In the guitar solo before the intro, I was able to enjoy the sound of Ken's new guitar "Paisley Fantasy".
``♪Dream a dream~''
made my tears run wild just like it did on the first day.
NEO UNIVERSE
I feel like the key was lowered after all, but that's why I get the impression that hyde was able to sing with ease.
STAY AWAY
Tetsuya's bass solo before the song.
I distort it to the fullest with fuzz.
tetsuya
“Yeeeeeeeeeeeeah!!
Tokyo Dome!!
Let’s go!!”
and it gets exciting!!
Driver's High
At live shows in recent years,
it has become standard for fans to sing along in chorus, starting with "♪I can't even count..."
Also,
there were two times where I said, ``♪The best finale~''
READY STEADY GO
hyde
"Show me even more amazing Tokyo!
You've been waiting for us!!
Show me more amazing Doel!!
Are you fuckin' READY!!!!?"
Hyde's voice is so loud!!
He has a really scary throat.
Yukihiro's drum solo at the end was longer than the first day.
Don't be Afraid
I felt like Hyde was in better shape than the first day.
It was impressive to see the fans posing with them during the song ``♪Let the bullets go~''
Blurry Eyes
After tetsuya's MC, Hyde Rensei, it was "Blurry Eyes".
The performance was synchronized with past live footage, and it was something that really struck me.
hyde throws a whistle to the audience during the interlude.
Link
“Link” is my favorite song, but when this song was played, I had a slightly mixed feeling as I thought that the end of the live performance was near.
Just like on the first day, there was a break midway through to introduce the members.
During the chorus, I jumped while clapping!
It took a lot of energy (lol).
resident of eyes
I never thought that I would play ``Hitomi no Denizen'' at the end.
hyde
"I feel rewarded by everyone's smiles today.
If it was just to see these smiles, I think it wasn't a bad journey."
from
“♪I want to stay by your side and stare at your smile forever.”
Isn't this also a violation?
On the contrary, many fans were moved to tears.
Also, the arrangement after the strings in the outro was moving.
I thought that ``GOOD LUCK MY WAY'', ``CHASE'', and ``Wings Flap'' would be played during the two-day concert, but I was surprised that they weren't (not that I'm complaining).
Since the time and number of songs are limited, it is difficult to completely satisfy all fans.
If we don't perform all the songs, we won't be able to satisfy all the fans (lol).
Personally, I think this is the last song to close out the two days, ``Hitomi no Denizen''.
``Hitomi no Jujin'' is a song that if you could hear it live, you would be glad you participated in the live performance.
Well, after the performance, there was no announcement regarding future activities.
hyde
: “I hope that (the days I spend as L'Arc~en~Ciel) will get longer.”
I want to believe in his words and wait.
[Related]: L'Arc~en~Ciel 25th L'Anniversary LIVE April 8, 2017 (Sat) Live Report
