~en II~ Support Members & “Okay” Commercial On Air
Koshi Inaba News Hey folks, been quite a while since I posted here last time. There haven’t been a lot of updates, though. The supporting members for Koshi Inaba’s ~en II~ tour have been announced a while ago (too bad Stevie Salas isn’t on the list):
Drums: Shane Gaalaas [ http://www.shanegaalaas.com/ ]
Guitar: Yogi Lonich [ http://yogimusic.com/ ]
Guitar: Josh Gooch [ http://www.joshgooch.com/ ]
Bass: Corey McCormick [ http://www.coreymccormickmusic.com/ ]
Keyboard: Onozuka Akira [ http://dimension-tokyo.jp/akiraonline/ ]
Last but not least, here’s the first commercial for Koshi’s new single “Okay”. I have to say it’s pretty good.
Youtube video has been removed due to a copyright claim by bgvjp.
Koshi Solo Single “Okay” 6/23 Out!!
Koshi Inaba News Finally Koshi has announced one of his new solo productions for us to enjoy. His new single entitled “Okay” is going to be out in Japan on June 23rd, 2010! Unfortunately, the theme song for the renewed news show “News 23X” won’t be on the disc. Instead, you’re going to be able to enjoy 3 fresh tracks written and arranged by Koshi himself. As previously reported, Koshi went to Los Angeles to have a recording session with Stevie Salas, who is featured on tracks 1 and 3 on this release. Also, as previously seen on the video that was shown on the official website, Shane Gaalaas will be handling the drumset in all 3 tracks recorded.
The promotional video was shot in New Mexico at the White Sands National Monument and will be featured on DVD in the limited edition of the single. Prices are 1260 Yen for the regular edition and 1575 Yen for the limited edition.
“Okay” Track listing:
01. Okay
02. Salvation
03. My Mirai(=Future) — マイミライLimited Edition features Okay promotional video on DVD
Pre-order “Okay” regular edition: [CDJapan] — [HMV]
Pre-order “Okay” limited edition: [CDJapan] — [HMV]
First New Supposed Koshi Solo Song on TV
Koshi Inaba News This has been caught on TV today, advertising a remade “News 23 Cross” news show. Listen to the song in the background. It’s Koshi Inaba, isn’t it?
I guess all that’s left to see is an official announcement?
SLASH’s Self-Titled Solo Album SLASH Hitting Stores 3/31 in Japan*Updated*
Koshi Inaba News SLASH’s self-titled solo album “SLASH” is going to be released in Japan on March 31st, 2010. Yes, that’s right, it’s going to be released before the rest of the world gets it in April. The Japanese album contains SAHARA featuring Koshi Inaba as the last track. Price will be 3600 Yen for the deluxe edition (CD+DVD) and the regular edition will be 2500 Yen.
However, there will be also an English version of SAHARA available on international iTunes as soon as the album is released. We have yet to know if Koshi Inaba is involved in the English version as well.
Check out the tracklist for the Japanese version below. (The international version does not feature SAHARA as the 14th track)
Update: There are going to be releases for different regions which contains a track where Slash is collaborating with a local artist from that area. Furthermore, there are talks about releasing an international version of the album which features all regional exclusive tracks. A release date has yet to be announced.
01. Ghost (Ian Astbury)
02. Crucify The Dead (Ozzy Osbourne)
03. Beautiful Dangerous (Fergie)
04. Promise (Chris Cornell)
05. By The Sword (Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother)
06. Gotten (Adam Levine)
07. Doctor Alibi (Lemmy Kilmeister)
08. Watch This (Dave Grohl/Duff McKagan)
09. I Hold On (Kid Rock)
10. Nothing To Say (M Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold)
11. Starlight (Myles Kennedy)
12. Saint Is A Sinner Too (Rocco De Luca)
13. We’re All Gonna Die (Iggy Pop)
14. SAHARA (Koshi Inaba)
English “SAHARA” Coming?
Koshi Inaba News The positive reception to SAHARA may lead to another edition. As per Slash’s Twitter account:
Hey, thanks for all the compliments on “Sahara,” we might have an english version on the album.
Slash’s solo album isn’t set for release until next year, but he had previously noted that SAHARA would be a Japan exclusive. The potential English version may not feature vocals by Koshi, however–we’ll keep you posted as it develops. Fingers crossed!
Kozue Hayashi Involved in New Koshi Solo Project
Koshi Inaba News According to one of her latest blog posts, she has recorded a few songs with Koshi Inaba.
Update: The blog posting has been removed to prevent leaking of information, apparently. (hahahahaha)
(Translated from Japanese)
Good evening.
Today, I participated in the recording for Koshi Inaba’s new solo album ♪
This time I was playing the first violin, too, and the songs from Koshi’s new album are really great!!
The songs I got to hear were all wonderful☆[…]
Source: Kozue Hayashi Official Blog (Post has been deleted)
For those who are wondering why she said “too”, she was also involved in the recording of B’z latest album “MAGIC”. Namely “MY LONELY TOWN” and “TINY DROPS”.
