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Just to give everyone a preview of B’z latest song Into Free -Dangan- which is a re-recorded, English version of Samayoeru Aoi Dangan released in 1998, I have put up the video of the LA performance from last year for everyone to enjoy. As previously reported, the song is the theme song to Capcom’s upcoming game Dragon’s Dogma.

You can check out the preliminary lyrics here: http://bzwiki.offthelock.com/Into_Free_-Dangan-_(Lyrics)

Tour: B’z LIVE-GYM 2011 -long time no see-
Venue: Club Nokia, Los Angeles
Date: July 24th, 2011

News

Starting today, “Don’t Wanna Lie” is the new opening to the Detective Conan anime series. The opening includes footage from the PV, which was shot in LA. Hardcore B’z fans will notice that the PV sure does resemble Negai’s PV a bit. The last time they used PV footage for the opening, was with Giri Giri Chop. Also, during the broadcast of Detective Conan, the “Don’t Wanna Lie” commercial was aired. Check both out below.

Lyrics: http://bzwiki.offthelock.com/Don%27t_Wanna_Lie_(Lyrics)

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!

Also, you can preorder your copy now!

Normal Edition: [YesAsia (Global)] [YesAsia (US)] [CDJapan.co.jp] [HMV.co.jp] [Amazon.co.jp]

Limited Edition: [YesAsia (Global)] [YesAsia (US)] [CDJapan.co.jp] [HMV.co.jp] [Amazon.co.jp]

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!

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Tak and Koshi send their greetings to their fans and are eager to start rocking as B’z again! Of course we have grabbed the video from the B’z PARTY website, translated it, and have it here right for you!
And check out Koshi’s new haircut!

Tak Matsumoto News

Now that’s a big surprise here. After scheduling additional live performances as well as performing at the Tokyo Jazz Festival 2010, Larry Carlton and Tak Matsumoto are going to perform in Taipei (Taiwan) on October 17th. So that means, there may still be hope that shows in the US and Europe are planned. The show in Taipei might just be the beginning of an international tour. We’ll keep you updated!

Additionally, on September 1st, the DVD release of Larry Carlton’s and Tak Matsumoto’s “TAKE YOUR PICK” tour in Japan was announced. It is going to be released on October 27th and will feature the live performance in Blue Note Tokyo. Further details will be released soon!

Also, to promote their show in Taipei, a video was put up in which Larry and Tak tell their fans that they’re going to perform in Taipei on October 17th.
If you’re in Taiwan and want to go to the show, you can grab the tickets here: http://tickets.books.com.tw/progshow/03010101463130

News

I know this is a little late, but I’ve been a little busy and I was not able to finish the video I wanted to put into this post.

As usual, B’z has also released their new year greetings to B’z fans on B’z PARTY. My undercover agent who infiltrated B’z PARTY was able to get the video for me 😉