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This aired today on Music Station:

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東北関東大震災での地震と津波により被災された皆様に、心からお見舞いを申し上げます。ツアーで訪れ、地元の方たちと素晴らしい時間を過ごさせていただいた、その多くの町が打撃を受け、想像絶する被害大きさに愕然とし、打ちのめされた気持ちになりました。この厳しい状況から人と町が少しずつでも立ち直るためにわれわれは、自分たちにできることに全力で取り組みます。

－B’z

We would like to express our deepest condolences to everyone who has been affected by the Great Tohoku Kanto Earthquake and Tsunami. We are very depressed by the damage that has been caused in a lot of cities we have visited during our tours and had a great time in, which is way beyond our imagination. In order to help the people in this time of crisis, we’re doing everything we can do to help with all our power.

－B’z

News

B’z Official Website now also reports that B’z is participating in Music For Relief by contributing a song to the tracklist: HOME English version.

B’z has also taken the time to say a few words as to why they’re participating:

Our country now faces a crisis we’ve never experienced before. In order to rebuild the beautiful houses in our country, we all have to do something. If playing music can help people in the disaster zone, then that’s what we can do for them right now. And as such, that’s exactly the thing we have do to right now.

-B’z

Find more videos like this on Music For Relief

Feature

Some person on the Japanese bulletin board 2ch leaked the information that B’z will do the theme song to the latest Detective Conan movie “A Quarter of Silence” which will hit theatres on April 16th. The Detective Conan series is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. Here’s the picture that has been posted on 2ch:

The song is called “Don’t wanna lie”. There’s also a message from B’z in the blue box. Unfortunately the resolution of the picture is too low to make out what the text says but someone on 2ch was kind enough to type it up:

“Congratulations to Detective Conan celebrating its 15th anniversary.
We have been offered to produce a song a lot of times for Detective conan. The song is closely related to the movie.
It has been 5 years(*) since our last production for Detective Conan, we have put a lot of enthusiasm into it. It’s a great honour for us.
The song is about the will to not lie to yourself in important situations in life.
Please enjoy “Don’t wanna lie” along with the Detective Conan movie.”

(*) They did “Shoudou” and “Yuruginai Mono Hitotsu” in 2006 for Detective Conan

More information is expected to surface soon. The song should appear in the theatrical version of the trailer which is expected to air in a few days. Also, the announcement, along with details, is expected to be in the next issue of the Shounen Sunday magazine, hitting stores next week on Wednesday.

*UPDATE*

Here’s a picture of the article in the morning paper:

Stay tuned!

Source: 2ch (Japanese Bulletin Board)

Feature

Here you can see the finished commercials – both the 15 second and 30 second versions. Afterwards, Tak and Koshi are interviewed about their thoughts on the commercial filming as well as their new song. Translation of the interview is below the video!

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Interview translation:

Q. What are your thoughts on your first TV commercial appearance?

Tak: Since it’s our first time, I didn’t know what to expect, so I was a little bit surprised by the speediness of the crew as well as their planning. I enjoyed it.

Koshi: The location of the filming was a place where there’s nothing at all. We have been to such places before, but there have been a lot of staff members and because of that it turned out to be a very pleasant experience and I’m thankful for that. Thank you very much.

Q. What do you think about the fly-by shot?

Tak: I was really surprised by that one. I didn’t think they would come so close. I bet I look so surprised there that perhaps you can’t use that scene.

Q. About the song in the commercial “Sayonara Kizu Darake no Hibi yo”

Tak: First we talked about [the commercial] and had a look at the storyboard. When I composed the song, I felt it had to be speedy and fresh and the like. That’s what I realized.

Koshi: Before we actually went into the studio, we bought Pepsi and while drinking it – this is real, by the way – we composed the song in the studio. Also this is our first try at doing something like this and a part of last year was dedicated to our solo projects, so I think the link between our solo and our band works is well done because we were able to go back to producing songs as a band right after that.

Q. A message to the fans

Tak: It’s the first time we’ve done something like this and I think this song turned out great. Please look forward to checking it out! Thank you.

Koshi: A lot of people have put their work into this song, so I think it’s a wonderful piece of work. Please look forward to checking it out!

Koshi Inaba News

The heart-warming en II tour is out on DVD now.
When I watch this, I am reminded of the great days with my wonderful friends…
Please enjoy it while drinking tea.
Inaba Koshi

Feature

In the February 2011 issue of “WHAT’s IN?”, Tak and Koshi present their favorite music selection for 2010. Here’s what they selected:

Tak Matsumoto’s Selection:

1. SLASH by Slash
2. SCREAM by Ozzy Osbourne
3. ROKSTARR by Taio Cruz
4. GENIE, Gee by Shoujo Jidai (SNSD / Girls’ Generation)
5. Ikimono bakari ~member’s BEST selection~ by Ikimonogakari

Koshi Inaba’s Selection:

1. TAKE YOUR PICK by Larry Carlton & Tak Matsumoto
2. Emotion & Commotion by Jeff Beck
3. Rera by Onozuka Akira
4. Paper Tongues by Paper Tongues
5. Utada Hikaru Single Collection Vol. 2 by Utada Hikaru

What do you think about their selection? What albums would you choose?