ZUCK 2nd Anniversary Oneman LIVE "再生 / Saisei"
2012/03/05 at Ikebukuro Black Hole
The energy that would be boiling over on the grounds of Ikebukuro BlackHole probably remained unnoticed to the outside world that day. Yet, who ever dared to descend the stares of Ikebukuro BlackHole in the heart of Tokyo would definitely find the most excited crowd celebrating ZUCK's 2nd anniversary.
The performance titled "再生 / Saisei", with the meaning of "Rebirth" marked not only the anniversary of the band's formation, but also the beginning of a new start for ZUCK. Under the cheers and calls of the audience, guitarist TSUKASA and the support members came on stage, eventually being followed by vocalist Yuu himself.
A well balanced mix of pop-tunes, heavy guitars from TSUKASA, powerful drums and bass lead the audience through the night. "碧き群生 / Aoki Gunsei" opened the set and from the very beginning Yuu was in full control of the audience, making them jump and shout at his command.
"Let me say this", he started his MC. "I'm home!" the crowd cheered for the eventual reunion and return of their band. "It has been a long time since we were able to meet. There has been some insecurity until today, yet, seeing your faces blew it all away. Let's make this an awesome anniversary event!"
2012/03/05 at Ikebukuro Black Hole
The energy that would be boiling over on the grounds of Ikebukuro BlackHole probably remained unnoticed to the outside world that day. Yet, who ever dared to descend the stares of Ikebukuro BlackHole in the heart of Tokyo would definitely find the most excited crowd celebrating ZUCK's 2nd anniversary.
The performance titled "再生 / Saisei", with the meaning of "Rebirth" marked not only the anniversary of the band's formation, but also the beginning of a new start for ZUCK. Under the cheers and calls of the audience, guitarist TSUKASA and the support members came on stage, eventually being followed by vocalist Yuu himself.
A well balanced mix of pop-tunes, heavy guitars from TSUKASA, powerful drums and bass lead the audience through the night. "碧き群生 / Aoki Gunsei" opened the set and from the very beginning Yuu was in full control of the audience, making them jump and shout at his command.
"Let me say this", he started his MC. "I'm home!" the crowd cheered for the eventual reunion and return of their band. "It has been a long time since we were able to meet. There has been some insecurity until today, yet, seeing your faces blew it all away. Let's make this an awesome anniversary event!"
"MAGICROOM" finished of the main set with crashing beats and a wild audience rushing towards the stage to get closer to the band members. Everyone on stage moved about freely, joking and teasing each other, seemingly enjoying themselves greatly.
For a moment only ZUCK disappeared, before loud calls demanded them back on stage.
"Thank you for the encore." Yuu greeted as he came back into sight. "The next song is perfect for this season," he explained before "桜舞ウ,僕ト君ト... / Sakura mau , Boku to Kimi to" began, touching much softer tunes than before.
Their new track "蕾 / Tsubomi", which is a coupling track of their new single "MONSTER", yet demanded the introduction of a special guest. No other than Janne Da Arc's keyboardist Kiyo entered the stage, accompanying the band on his instrument with charm.
For the second encore both Yuu and TSUKASA directed their thoughts towards their crowd.
"Thank you for today", TSUKASA began. "It's been two years and a number of things have happened. There was a lot of insecurity with regard to standing here, but it was fun and I am really excited for the year to come. There will be hard timed from here as well, but I want to turn these hard times into positive feelings and therefore I am counting on your support."
"There was a time when ZUCK could have been over. Yet, you as fans, our staff and all who supported us helped us. We must have caused you times of great insecurity, but you are important to us. We want to hold all of our moments with you dear to our heard and make you happy. The way ZUCK has come to be has changed, but please stick with us in the futures as well."
After these important and emotional words, which left the audience speechless for as long as they lasted, ZUCK complete their set with "ONE's STORY".
"Thank you! It was a great anniversary!!" Yuu shouted, glacing over the crowd with a wide smile on his face, just like TSUKASA and their fellow musicians.
For a moment only ZUCK disappeared, before loud calls demanded them back on stage.
"Thank you for the encore." Yuu greeted as he came back into sight. "The next song is perfect for this season," he explained before "桜舞ウ,僕ト君ト... / Sakura mau , Boku to Kimi to" began, touching much softer tunes than before.
Their new track "蕾 / Tsubomi", which is a coupling track of their new single "MONSTER", yet demanded the introduction of a special guest. No other than Janne Da Arc's keyboardist Kiyo entered the stage, accompanying the band on his instrument with charm.
For the second encore both Yuu and TSUKASA directed their thoughts towards their crowd.
"Thank you for today", TSUKASA began. "It's been two years and a number of things have happened. There was a lot of insecurity with regard to standing here, but it was fun and I am really excited for the year to come. There will be hard timed from here as well, but I want to turn these hard times into positive feelings and therefore I am counting on your support."
"There was a time when ZUCK could have been over. Yet, you as fans, our staff and all who supported us helped us. We must have caused you times of great insecurity, but you are important to us. We want to hold all of our moments with you dear to our heard and make you happy. The way ZUCK has come to be has changed, but please stick with us in the futures as well."
After these important and emotional words, which left the audience speechless for as long as they lasted, ZUCK complete their set with "ONE's STORY".
"Thank you! It was a great anniversary!!" Yuu shouted, glacing over the crowd with a wide smile on his face, just like TSUKASA and their fellow musicians.
True to his word, ZUCK did not only present their pure rock-pop sound with tracks like "69億の言葉の形 / 69 Oku no Kotoba no Katachi" and "GO.RA.KU", but also held a very special acoustic performance.
Yuu and TSUKASA were left alone on stage, sitting down with only an acoustic guitar and sheet notes.
"From here we would like to bring you an acoustic live performance." Yuu explained directing his next words not only at the audience but also at TSUKASA. "Are you having fun?" However, said guitarist only answered with a single chord on his guitar, making the audience laugh.
Eventually the venue turned quiet and the audience listened intensely as the two of them performed the song "ミカヅキ / Mikazuki", followed by their new song "未来 / Mirai".
"From this year on, we would like to grow in this formation." TSUKASA said.
"And with this thought, we have brought you this new song." Yuu had added. "Maybe we'll only play it today, we don't know yet, but we brought it anyway."
After the short acoustic session, the performance revived its earlier speed again with the performance of "MONSTER", which would only be released days after the concert. The set continued emotional and powerful, spiked with swinging dance rhythms and synthesizer effects, leaving the fans to head bang, jump and dance. Skillfully TSUKASA's fingers would danced over the strings of his instrument, showing off with speedy, delicate and sometimes aggressive guitar solos.
Setlist
01. 碧き群生 / Aoki Gunsei
02. 鼓動 / Kodou
01. 碧き群生 / Aoki Gunsei
02. 鼓動 / Kodou
- MC-
03. 69億の言葉の形 / 69 Oku no Kotoba no Katachi
04. GO.RA.KU
05. 東京センチメンタル / Tokyo Sentimental
03. 69億の言葉の形 / 69 Oku no Kotoba no Katachi
04. GO.RA.KU
05. 東京センチメンタル / Tokyo Sentimental
~Acoustic Corner~
06. ミカヅキ / Mikazuki
07. 未来 / Mirai (New Song)
06. ミカヅキ / Mikazuki
07. 未来 / Mirai (New Song)
~Video Corner~
08. MONSTER
09. 喪失、コンプレックス / Soushitsu Complex
08. MONSTER
09. 喪失、コンプレックス / Soushitsu Complex
- MC -
10.ココロトコエ / Kokoro to Koe
11.【WO:LF】
12. 乱世ハイソサエティ / Ransei High Society
13. MAGICROOM
10.ココロトコエ / Kokoro to Koe
11.【WO:LF】
12. 乱世ハイソサエティ / Ransei High Society
13. MAGICROOM
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14. 桜舞ウ,僕ト君ト... / Sakura mau ... Boku to Kimi to
15. 蕾 / Tsubomi
14. 桜舞ウ,僕ト君ト... / Sakura mau ... Boku to Kimi to
15. 蕾 / Tsubomi
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