PENICILLIN - The return of rock interview 2004

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I:The first and last song of the album, FLOWER CIRCUS, are slow songs. You've done that before?
O-Jiro: Yes. In the album, Limelight, it started with a slow song and ended likewise. We only do that once in a while though *laughs* This time too. Before we went into the recording booth, we discussed what new things we wanted to do. Because we want to do something different everytime we release something.
I:We'll talk about the changes you made later. I want to ask you about the title of the album?
Hakuei: We chose the word "flower" first, this was going to be our distinctive point. And we were thinking about another word to add to this one. We came up with "circus" which gives off a mix of feelings. It represents our album that has a variety of songs, that's the image we're aiming for. I don't know if you understand it?
I: Yes...it's a real energetic album, the fun is not only in the singing and the rhythm, but the sound of the music is on full blast?( Read more... )

Gackt - Do you know why Gackt chose hyde? interview 2003

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I: The workload this time is just as heavy as others isn't it?
G: If you compare my workload with that of my workcrew, mine was a lot less. Everyone in my crew worked very hard because they tried to do it exactly the way I wanted them to do, therefore, the work was more complicated than usual. But they fought very hard. I feel very grateful to them that they accepted the things I wanted, especially the director. I have to thank him very much that he listened to my ideas and went along with the things I wanted. When normally a director would do only the things he wants personally right? If the crew and director didn't listen to me this project wouldn't have been successful. No matter how hard the work is or how much the work is, if I have them by my side I would be motivated and have confidence. Including hyde, if I didn't have him, this project wouldn't have been successful.
I:You were the one who chose hyde to play the role of KEI right?
G: Yes.
I:Why did you choose hyde?
G: It's hard to put it in words. ( Read more... )