Tak Matsumoto Latest Be With! Interview Now Translated
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This quarter’s issue of the B’z fanclub magazine Be With! contained lengthy separate interviews with both Tak Matsumoto and Koshi Inaba about their respective solo projects. The pair discussed their latest works in depth along with a variety of related subjects, as well as reiterating that as soon as their solo tours are over they will be returning to B’z activities full time.
First up is the full interview with Tak Matsumoto. The discussion covers a number of subjects related to his recent release 「New Horizon」, as well as his upcoming solo tour Tak Matsumoto LIVE 2014 -New Horizon-.
New Horizon Wiki Article Now Completed!
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Our full B’z Wiki article is now available for Tak Matsumoto’s brand new studio album, New Horizon! Every facet of the album is covered, from the origins of the tracks to the supporting members involved. Come give it a read to learn more about Tak’s latest work!
New Horizon Release Message
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I took my time and thoroughly put it together note by note.
I would be very glad if this became your daily wonderful soundtrack.
Tak
New Horizon Special Campaign Website Goes Live
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With the release of Tak Matsumoto’s new album 「New Horizon」just around the corner, the special campaign website just went live with detailed instructions on how to take part in the lottery for one out of 300 「New Horizon」 limited edition vinyl LPs. Each copy of 「New Horizon」ships with a card that contains a 16 digit code which you’ll have to input on the special campaign’s site along with your contact details. You will most likely need a Japanese address if you would like to participate in the lottery, which you can get through www.tenso.com.
The special campaign ends on June 15th, 2014 11:59PM Japan time. Here’s the link to the special campaign website: https://houseofstrings.jp/sp/
New Horizon US Version Out July 8th!!
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The US version of Tak Matsumoto’s upcoming album「New Horizon」is set to be released on July 8th, 2014. Amazon.com lists the album to be released on that date. Additionally, the description reads:
This album is Tak’s second solo project released in the US. Tak is no stranger to the smooth jazz genre. Tak’s 2012 release “Strings of my Soul” spent 3 months on the BDS/Billboard Smooth Jazz Radio Top 30. “New Horizon” composed of most instrumental tracks, features Grammy winning producer Paul Brown and Contemporary, R&B, & Jazz vocalist Wendy Moten on “Feel Like A Woman Tonight”.
The track listing for the US version has not been revealed yet. You can pre-order your copy on Amazon.com right now.
Koshi Inaba LIVE 2014 ~en-ball~ Tour Finale To Be Screened Live In Japanese Cinemas
Koshi Inaba News 
It has just been announced that the tour finale of Koshi’s upcoming tour Koshi Inaba LIVE 2014 ～en-ball～ will be broadcasted live in select cinemas across Japan. The tour finale will take place on June 20th. Tickets for the so-called “live viewing” can be pre-ordered through LAWSON, and will later also be available at Ticket Pia and E-Plus. A ticket costs 4,000 Yen. Pre-orders will start from April 25th 11AM and will be accepted through May 11 11:59PM. Tickets will be distributed through a lottery, which means you will have no guarantee of getting your ticket although you got your pre-order in.
General sale is slated to start May 20th at LAWSON and E-Plus. From June 18th, 2 days prior to the live broadcast, tickets will also be sold at the counter in cinemas that are screening the concert. There are no fanclub tickets to this event.
