Arashi : THE DIGITALIAN

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Arashi releasing their new album “THE DIGITALIAN” on October 22. Based on Oricon Weekly Album Charts (10/20-10/26) Arashi was on the top spot in the first week, they sold 660.204 copies. Leader Ohno Satoshi choreographed for the song and this will be the first time his choreography will make it to a music video as Zero-G released with a PV. The group will then embark on a 5- Dome Tour from November to December.

In this album there is member solo songs, and eight new songs including lead song Zero-G. Their new album features several songs written by group members. Sakurai Sho wrote the lyrics for three tracks including his solo song Hey Yeah! and the Regular Edition’s bonus track Take Off!!!!!. Ninomiya Kazunari also wrote, composed, and arranged for his solo track Merry Christmas.

The album available in 2 versions. The cover for the Limited edition depicts a Vegetarian Digitalian person.

Limited

- 60-page photo/lyrics booklet

[CD]

1. Zero-G

Lyrics: Kajigaya Shota, eltvo

Composer: Takuya Harada

Arranger: Ishizuka Tomoo

2. Wonderful

Lyrics: ASIL, Masa Fujise, John World, SQUAREF

Composer: James Winchester, Peter Boyes, Christopher Wortley

Arranger: Slice of Life

3. Tell me why

Lyrics: SQUAREF, mfmsiQ, John World

Rap lyrics: Sakurai Sho

composer: Andreas Johansson, STEVEN LEE

Arranger: AKJaneway

4. Asterisk

Songwriting, arrangement: 100 +

Rap lyrics: Sakurai Sho

5. Imaging Crazy (Vocal: Ohno Satoshi)

Lyrics: curly, furaha

Composer: Dyce Taylor, Jin Choi

Arranger: Jin Choi

6. GUTS!

Lyrics: eltvo, s-Tnk

Composer: SAKRA

Arranger: Ishizuka Tomoo

7. Disco Star (Vocal: Aiba Masaki)

Lyrics: youth case

Composer: YASUSHI WATANABE

Arranger: AKJaneway

8. Daremo Shiranai

Lyrics: mfmsiQ, SQUAREF, John World, Sakuta Masaya

Composer: Takuya Harada, Joakim Björnberg, Christofer Erixon, BJ Khan

Arranger: Hiroshi Sasaki, BJ Khan

9. TRAP

Lyrics: AKIRA

Composer: AKIRA, UTA

Arranger: Yoshioka Taku

10. STAY GOLD (Vocal: Matsumoto Jun)

Lyrics: Macoto56, Matsumoto Jun

composer: Shinnosuke

Arranger: Shinnosuke, Pieni tonttu, Captain B

11. Bittersweet

Music and Lyric: 100 +

Arranger: Ishizuka Tomoo

12. Merry Christmas (Vocal: Ninomiya Kazunari)

Lyrics: Ninomiya Kazunari, Takashi Ogawa

Composer: Ninomiya Kazunari

Arranger: ha-j, Ninomiya Kazunari

13. Kimi no Yume wo Miteita

Lyrics, composer: HYDRANT

Arranger: Hiroshi Sasaki

14. One Step

Lyrics: s-Tnk

Composers: Mats Tarnfors

Arranger: Hiroshi Sasaki

15. Hey Yeah! (Vocal: Sakurai Sho)

Lyrics: AKIRA

Rap lyrics: Sakurai Sho

Composer: Tanaka straight

Arranger: Hisashi Nawata

16. Hope in the darkness

Lyrics: Takashi Ogawa, HYDRANT

Composer: David Keiffer Johnston, Wesley Steed, Sigurdur Kristinn Sigtryggsson pka Siggi

Arranger: metropolitan digital clique, A-bee

[DVD]

1. Zero-G (music video)

2. Zero-G making-of music video (24min approx)

Regular

- 32-page lyrics booklet

- Bonus Track

17.Take Off !!!!!

Lyrics: Sakurai Sho

Composition, arrangement: Stephan Elfgren

Arashi Live Tour 2014 The Digitalian

# November 14- 16 | Fukuoka Dome, Fukuoka

# November 27-30 | Kyocera Dome, Osaka

# December 5-7 | Nagoya Dome, Nagoya

# December 12-14 | Sapporo Dome, Hokkaido

# December 19-23 | Tokyo Dome, Tokyo

You can watch the preview of Zero-G MV here :

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I didn’t give you much explanation about this album, but you should listen it and you can enjoy all songs on album. Based on making of and interview magazine, Sho said he and other member (specially  Jun) talk about album theme and Jun said how about human digital(?) and Sho said vegetarian? ..Digitalian isn’t it? So, that’s how they find the album title. Satoshi said on AD they are in the middle learning of choreography for their upcoming Live Tour. You can find all Arashi’s lyrics translation on yarukizero . Actually, Satoshi said they used trampoline for PV but in the end there is nothing trampoline-thing on making of, booklet or the PV itself. I wonder if they really used that, cause Masaki on Rekomen say same like Satoshi said on AD. I think that's for goodies or concert collection photos for upcoming tour.

source : johnnys-net , aramajapan , oricon

Report : Arashi Making of P.A.R.A.D.O.X

This is continuation of Arashi’s discussion, this part 2 was posted at Johnnys-web in the same day they post “LOVE Message”.

You can read part 1 here >> ♥LOVE ★Message♥

‘P.A.R.A.D.O.X’

A report on the filming of the video clip

We bring you a report on the filming of the video clip for the song ‘P.A.R.A.D.O.X’, which is one of the tracks on ARASHI’s new album, ‘LOVE’.

The album is filled with “LOVE” in it’s many forms… and ‘P.A.R.A.D.O.X’ is a sexy funk number which fills the air with “mature LOVE”. The video clip is full of dances that showcase “Sexy ARASHI’s” appeal!

The filming started in front of a giant wall that had been installed in the studio. The members were all dressed in chic black jackets, which contrasted with the deep red wall background as their photos were taken.

Ninomiya was up first. They started by filming his mouth as he lip-synced to the song.

Ninomiya entered the set looking up at the carved wall, and slowly ran his hand along the wall as he walked along singing. As the jaunty melody build up, he bobbed his shoulders up and down in time to percussive rhythm.

Next up was Ohno, who came on the set full of energy and his bangs pushed back! The giant red wall seemed to have raised his spirits, as he appeared full of positive intent. When the camera started rolling, he swayed his body left and right in time with the rhythm and raised his knees high, enchanting everyone with his profound movements. Meanwhile, in the close-up shots, Ohno gave a mysterious look, which conveyed a mature feel.

Aiba was the one who showed us the most dynamic moves.

Before the filiming started, he was doing image training. He kicked his legs up high, and stretched his flexible arms out far, getting ready for his take.he gave a powerful and lively performance as he slammed into the wall and leaned on it, while throwing quick, sharp looks at the camera and throwing punches.

Next up was Matsumoto! As he entered the set, he seemed to be concentrating as he circled his neck upwards and closed his eyes as if he was deep in contemplation. “Music please, one time” he asked, as he carefully checked his moves in the camera rehearsal. In his take, he embodied the sexy funk feel of this piece, not only with flirtatious moves, but also with his provocative looks towards the camera.

Sakurai shook both his hands vigorously, tapped his heels, and sang rhythmically as he powerfully hammered home the count. In therap scene, he also took on a different style, dancing with his hands in his pockets as if to suppress his movements, and singing powerfully as he clenched his fists.

After the solo shots, there were group scenes with all five members together. As they waited on standby in front of the blackout curtain, Ninomiya said to Ohno, “You’re all black, Ohno-san”. He was joking that his skin tan blended in perfectly with his black outfit (LOL). Ohno laughed as this, touching his cheek and saying,”Seriously…(LOL)?”

They were joking around like this as they lined up in front of the red wall. Even on the set, they were practicing the steps they were having trouble with. They matched up their starting positions as the focused on their preparation.

And after rehearsing their dance again and again, it was for the filming to start.

First was the opening scene. I the part where Ohno shouts out in a high pitch, he looked happy as he sang with his hands up in the air. When they called cut, the other four burst out laughing and gave him a round of applause! Ninomiya did an impression of Ohno. “I knew he’d hold his hands up!” (Aiba”. Ohno looked delighted at their reaction.

Next was the image shots with their faces together.

They all huddled together with Ninomiya and Ohno in one team, and Aiba, Matsumoto, and Sakurai in the other, as they shot looks at the camera.

They were standing so close that they could hear each other whisper, and Ninomiya and Ohno were giggling as Aiba, Matsumoto, and Sakurai chatted lightlheartedly and excitedly right up to the take. But as soon as the take started, they instantly focused and gave sharp looks. They were able to turn their focus on and off at a flick of a switch for the filming.

And then it was finally time to film the main dance scene!

While they were waiting for the cameras and lighting to be set up, the members checked the choreography on the video and carefully matched their movements. They seemed to be even more dedicated than usual, as they should have been!

Because, as a matter of fact, the choreography for ‘P.A.R.A.D.O.X’ was done by foreign choreographer, and they had gone all the way to NY to be taught the dance directly, so it was a number that they had strong emotional attachment to.

With the preparations complete, the five members entered the stage all together wearing hats, and right away, they danced and danced and danced! Fiercely moving left and right, and vowing everyone with their steps all in perfect unison, the members ran through the rehearsals and the filming.

Even when a cut was called, ARASHI soon started practicing the next dance part that was going to be filmed.

Matsumoto posed with his jacket half oss and asked,”Like this?” while Ohno checked the same steps. As the two of them faced each other and danced vigorously like they were in musical dance battle (!?) Sakurai watched the scene with a smile on his face, saying “Wow!”

They went over the steps they were having trouble with over and over, as the five of them got more and more precise. Ninomiya and Matsumoto practiced putting their hands on their hats and looking up in sync, while Ohno and Aiba practiced lining up together. Sakurai and Matsumoto was also seen matching up their steps to the music in a scene where they synchronized only their feet.

In the part where they threw their hats in the air while dancing, they all checked their timing as Sakurai sang a capella. They were scrupulous in their preparations.

After they’d checked all their points, the seemed to relax a bit. In one scene, Sakurai crossed his arms and asked “This is where we cross our arms, right?” and Ohno reacted by showing off the type of pose a children’s action hero might do before transforming (LOL).

However, when the cameras started rolling, the cozy atmosphere changed instantly!

ARASHI danced again and again, mesmerizing us with intense, vigorous steps, casually kicking their legs up high, and displaying great flexibility to their very the can era!

After checking the video preview and the camera work, it was now time for the real thing!

As they were filming the sharp dance moves, there was also a moment when someone turned too quickly and their hat flew off. “Sorry! Can we doa that again?!” Sakurai said himself, as they did another take.

They showed us an even more polished dance, and when cut was called they took off their jackets and tried to deal with their sweat. After drinking something and cooling down, they were soon back to  checking their dance.

As Ninomiya practiced a step where he made a big sounds with his feet, the other four just naturally started dancing to that count. “Which way is it from?” (Matsumoto), “The first turn is to the right” (Ninomiya) “Right, left, right, left?” (Matsumoto)… The members went over the dance in minute detail together.

Next, they checked the opening, where they lined up front-to-back and danced. “Do I come in here? (Aiba), “A little more here…” (Sakurai) They chatted as they clicked their fingers, and danced, danced, danced!!

However, they couldn’t quite match up their timing. Ninomiya moaned, “Man, we’re never going to get this (LOL)”. But that worry soon disappeared. When it came to the real take, their timing was in perfect unison. They got through the dance without a problem and got the “OK, sut” signal.

Finally, I can write this translations…sorry for the late timing. I only typing this talk from pictures that zahira-san shared on her tumblr. All of you must had seen their performance on Music Station isn’t it? The different with video clip was at MS, Nino touch his butt with his right hand, did you realized that Sho-kun did wrong choreo (or is that only me who saw that his moves different from PV(?)) and Ohno staring at the camera in the end of their performance and he didn’t make X pose for ‘P.A.R.A.D.O.X’ in choreo. (LOL)

Have a good day everyone! Admin deshita~! \ (^0^) /

credit : zahiralovesjaejoongandsatoshi tumblr

source : Johnnys-web.com

Preview of Arashi - Endless Game PV

Minna, Ohayou~! Like what I promised yesterday, I will give some report from preview Endless Game this morning. Actually, in Mezanyu and mezamashi tv they played same preview, but mezamashi more long than mezanyu. There are preview of Kazoku game too. I haven’t watch till last episode (4), I just watched until episode 2. Hehe :P

In these pv, they didn’t dance and wear same costume (suits) both for pv and cover. I think, they doing photo session and then doing pv shoot. I’d like to see them in dance pv, but I’m waiting for they promoting this single on music show (music station etc) maybe they will doing some choreo.

You can watch it here on youtube :

ミ★Mezanyu

ミ★Mezamashitv

And here for the songs until 2^nd verse on youtube ミ★Endless Game

See it! Before they deleted it. Hope you can enjoy my post, have a nice day minna ! See you at next post~ Admin deshita ! (^0^)/

credit to the right owner on tumblr, youtube and yamakaze

Arashi revealed Jacket Cover for their 41th single Endless Game

Minna, konbanwa~ How’s your Monday? I’m in good mood today♫♪♫~ °•(>̯┌┐<)•° Why? Because, in Johnny-net (j-storm) they revealed jacket cover for Arashi’s upcoming single Endless Game. This morning I want to share it to all of you~ but, I’m wait for another info and tomorrow at mezamashi tv (5:25a.m - 8:00 a.m (JST) Fujitv) they will played the preview pv of Endless game ! \(ˆ▽ˆ)/

Arashi 41th single Endless Game

Limited Edition CD + DVD:

CD:

1.) Endless Game

2.) Magic Hour

3.) Magic Hour (Karaoke)

DVD:

1.) Endless Game (PV)

Regular Edition CD:

1.) Endless Game

2.) Intergalactic

3.) Monokuro or "Monochrome"

4.) Endless Game (Karaoke)

5.) Intergalactic (Karaoke)

6.) Monokuro (Karaoke)

Release Date: 29th May 2013

Arashi word of the week :

It's May already〜! ah〜 I want to catch red snapper! Does it want to be fished? Yes, it does!! ― Ohno Satoshi

Mid exam is coming and my paper hasn’t finished. If I had extra time, I will post about Arashi on weekend. I’m so excited about Arashi after march passed, Arashi will be the main personality for 24 hours tv again, Hidamari no kanojo (movie), Nazodi (movie), single and etc. I will do the best for my paper this semester, so I can attend J-event and doing anything what I want to do. I wish I can finished my paper early and my mid-exam will going smoothly.

Wish me luck Arashists ! (ˇʃƪˇ) Jaa, mata ashita~ Admin deshita ! ~(˘▾˘~)

credit to the right owner on weibo, tumblr, Arashi amnos on facebook and tumblr

source : J-storm, Fuji TV, johnny-net

Preview of Arashi Breathless PV on TV

After officially, on Platina Data twitter and their official web annouced that Breathless will become soundtrack this movie. Now, the preview of Breathless PV had been played on TV. Beforehand, we already listen the song on Platina Data trailer isn't it? CDTV already countdown for Breathless/Calling PV not a long ago. This time, ZIP! revealed the PV of Breathless. Yeayy!! Finally, they're dancing on PV after Mada minu sekai e PV. Maybe some page already posting about this, but I want you to know and watching this too. :)

Preview of Arashi - Breathless on ZIP!

*UPDATE* Preview of Arashi - Breathless >> PON!
** Updatde 22.02.2013 ** Arashi - Breathless (short ver.) Official >> youtube

Mecha mecha kakkoi~su ! (>.<) I'm really excited with this single! I hope there are making of this PV, like mada minu sekai e. Make sure you can buy (order) this single ok? Jaa, oyasuminasai~ ! admin deshita.. ^^

Preview of Calling PV on Mezamashi News

Preview of Arashi upcoming single on Mezamashi news. Calling/Breathless will released on march, in this preview they didn’t dance but I hope when they perform on Music shows they will dance with choreography like Facedown. You can see it on "Youtube" or "Youtube" with including Aiba's comments (he said that among Arashi 40 CD/single, this is rock style and this is rare). Here some screen caps from mezamashi :

What do you think? Mecha kakkoi desu yo ne? If you watch Last Hope (drama), calling is opening song for Aiba's drama. In their individual radio (recomen, baystorm) had been played so you can hear most of part lyrics in this song. You can watch Last Hope (drama) via streaming in here >> jpdrama.shit.la/shows/last-hope with Japanese subtitles. Anyway, for soundtrack Platina Data is Breathless. Dewa dewa, admin deshita ! (^0^)/

**Update ! Another preview of Arashi Calling (Mezamashi TV) on Youtube. Mite kudasai, douzo !

Credit photo to Arashi-daisuki on facebook;

Credit gif from tumblr;

Credit video from owner of account on youtube.