B'z

Twisted · Feb 3, 2001, 16:00

March 14 will be a happy day for B'z fans with a DVD player. "Buzz!! the movie", "The true meaning of Brotherhood", "Once upon a time in Yokohama, B'z Live Gym'99" and "Live Ripper" will all be released on DVD-format on that day. But true fans will have probably seen all of these already on VHS or Laserdisc.
The more interesting news comes in the form a new single. Slated for release on the same day as the DVD's, march 14, this new single, titled "Ultra Soul", will feature three tracks and is also the theme of a TV Asahi sports show.

Check here for more Jpop news.

Lady_Navigation · Mar 26, 2001, 16:00

I didn't really like "ultra soul". I prefer the BAD COMMUNICATION mini album. And yes, you are right to say that most B'z fans already have those videos on VHS so maybe a lot of them won't buy the DVDs but those DVDs do have special bonuses on each of the m not featured in the original VHS/LD versions. But since I'm going to buy the VHS versions, I can't afford to buy the DVDs (they won't work in my American DVD player anyway). I don't mind, though.

Anyway, if you or any B'z fan would like to know more about B'z or discuss B'z, please visit my website on them. It's called "Pleasure":

http://www.geocities.com/bz_pleasure/

And there is a WWWBoard where fans can ask questions or give their opinions about B'z.

I gave my 2 cents on that single there, too. Take care!

-LN0

Lady_Navigation · Oct 23, 2001, 15:00

Hi, everyone!

The latest news with B'z right now is that Inaba and Matsumoto are doing solo projects again. And there may be a new album in December. We shall see.

If you would like to know more about B'z, please visit my site (http://www.geocities.com/bz_pleasure). I will try to keep you all up-to-date with B'z news in the future as well.

Take care! And thanks again, Thomas!

-LN

Lady_Navigation · Jan 25, 2002, 16:00

Hi, everyone.

I've updated my B'z site, Pleasure (http://www.geocities.com/bz_pleasure/). The most recent news about B'z is Tak's 2 solo albums which are coming out on February 27. "Seihenrairyu DRAGON FROM THE WEST" is a mini album while "Hana" is a full album. Also, B'z are still having an open audition for new bass, drums, and keyboard players. For more details and information, please check out the "News" section of my site.

Thanks and take care!

-LN

Nahoko · Jan 27, 2002, 16:00

I just visited your site, it's a gem!

Lady_Navigation · Jan 27, 2002, 16:00

Thanks, Nahoko! I updated my B'z interview section just now. You can read all about B'z's Monthly Kadokawa interview back in Jan of 1998. Just go to the Menu and click on "About B'z". Then click on "Interview" and choose the interview that you want to read.

Take care!

-LN
Pleasure
http://www.geocities.com/bz_pleasure

Lady_Navigation · Apr 3, 2002, 02:50

Hi, Thomas. Hi, everyone. It's been a while.

I just wanted to mention some B'z news I've posted up in my site in case anyone's interested in the band. The link to my site is http://www.geocities.com/bz_pleasure (but of course you can also find the site right here in Japanreference.com). The news includes details about a new B'z single and their involvement in the new FIFA Korea/Japan music album.

Everyone take care.

-LN

Mura · Apr 15, 2003, 06:36

Hello everyone,

I just found this forum. ^^ Well, I don't seem to see any recent B'z updates, so I'll just type some up for you!

First, they're celebrating their 15th anniversary this year! THey'll be launching a mega live tour from July through December.
2nd, they recently smashed another japanese music record when they took the top 11 Oricon single spots simultaneously (one new single, It's Showtime!!, plus 10 re-mastered old singles).
3rd, they had a successful PV shoot in February for It's Showtime!! in Los Angeles ~ any and all fans were invited to participate as extras. Very cool of them. Sorry I didn't report this here then: hadn't found this forum yet.

4th: Their last concert video dvd, A Beautiful Reel, is region-free, and contains a bonus disc with some footage from their 2 California Roll concerts held Sept 2002 in California.

If you're wondering who B'z are, please take a look at my new site at www.geocities.com/komachiangel178

Chipi · Apr 15, 2003, 06:44

..heh, I just got a tape from Japan, with some Bｴz on it

I had never heard of them before..

Mura · Apr 15, 2003, 07:49

Cool! What did B'z perform on your tape? ^^

Yeah, I would venture to say B'z aren't as well-known among international fans as many other artists. Maybe it's because they're kind of low-key when they're not rocking stadiums around the country. But they are the highest selling artists in Japanese musical history, and they show no signs of stopping.

Anyway, I'm always happy to make B'z song recommendations. ^^

Twisted · Apr 15, 2003, 17:41

Are you kidding? B'z are quite popular among international fans. At least on the boards i hang out on.

Tak Matsumoto even got an international release recently with his solo-album Dragon from the west.

Chipi · Apr 15, 2003, 18:36

Originally posted by Mura
Cool! What did B'z perform on your tape? ^^

Well, I have a great penpal from Japan, who really made a nice surprise for me. She recorded some J-pop for me on a cassette, with various artists.
From Bｴz there are songs called "Zero", "Gekko", "Gold", and "Ultra Soul".

Itｴs ok, Iｴll listen to it, but I have to admit that Iｴm not a big fan of pop/rock. Iｴm just too selective with my music, in a way...in a way I like so many kinds of music

tough,isnｴt it

MHtrStevie · Apr 15, 2003, 21:12

Greetings!

I became aware of B'z pretty quickly after discovering J-Pop myself... it's difficult to ignore their stunning records in the Japanese music world. Do they still have the unbroken string of Oricon #1 singles going at this point?

I also read somewhere that in terms of total sales (albums/singles) they actually rank in the Top 5 worldwide for all time, ranked with the likes of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Elvis Presley and Garth Brooks. Can anyone confirm this?

They're an awesome duo, and I hope they keep producing great music for many years to come!

Mori · Apr 15, 2003, 21:33

Well, the main reason why B'z are so unpopular is...they are not a visual kei band! ^^;; (at least that's true in Germany...-__-)

Tak's international solo release was Hana...not Dragon From The West.

But I think they're the best hard rock band of the 90's and now. (there aren't many real hardrock bands around anymore anyway...)

Tak's playing style is awesome...

Twisted · Apr 15, 2003, 22:10

Oh yeah, right. It was the other one. I was too lazy to look it up.

Thanks for correcting me.

I prefer Dragon from the West though. More uptempo songs.

Mori · Apr 16, 2003, 00:45

Me too.
Hana is just so mellow.
Not that I have anything against it - but...it's too much of mellow songs. (maybe nice for sleeping? ^^;;)

Mura · Apr 16, 2003, 05:32

Wow, sorry, my mistake. ^^; I guess I've just read one too many "Are B'z still alive?" posts on some boards that shall remain nameless!

I have Tak's Hana int'l version...it is a very mellow album. It was released on guitarist Steve Vai's label. My favorite Tak solo song is "Go Further," the Formula One racing theme in Japan. ^^

B'z still have the record for consecutive #1 hits...they're up to 30 now.

MHtrStevie: The #5 ranking in the world is actually based on the RIAA records, which only look at record sales in North America. B'z have sold over 86 million records; which does put them at #5 in terms of the RIAA sales. It's on my site intro

djl_ottawa · May 8, 2003, 05:43

I actualy got interested in them by my wife. She lived in Japan for 3 years and has lots of Cd's and one of the ones she has is from B'z. (can't remember title sorry.) She is also a big fan of Yumi Matsutoya. (I think I got that right).

Mura · May 15, 2003, 08:50

Hi ~

Just want to let you guys know that B'z will probably be having a concert in Seattle this fall at The ShowBox. The tentative date is October 21. I say probably, because they haven't announced it on their official website, but they didn't announce their US concerts officially last year either. Tickets go on sale May 16 at the ticketswest site, and if it's anything like last year's situation, they'll go really really fast (the Los Angeles concert sold out in one day).

There's been a lot of interest in their tour this year because it's their 15th anniversary and the last Pleasure tour, so even some fans in Japan are having problems getting tix for LiveGym.

Illuminata · Aug 5, 2003, 14:24

I'm so excited about the North American dates in B'z current tour - in fact, I'm attending the show in Seattle!

So here's my question: anyone else attending? You see, I'm going with my sisters and friends, but I'd like to see a few familiar faces there as well. Is anyone interested in meeting up at the show? I'm always interested in knowing B'z fans in the area!

~Illu

gundamv3 · Aug 6, 2003, 08:35

are they going to go to the east coast or anywhere like ohio on the tour?

passato · Sep 4, 2003, 00:43

I'm going to the one in Vegas. Drop me a line if you're going to Vegas.

MHtrStevie · Sep 4, 2003, 03:36

Sadly, this tour is like the other B'z U.S. appearances... it's concentrated only in the western part of the U.S. Mostly Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Seattle...

Still, it's pretty cool that they come to these shores at all... if I could, I'd travel out from the East Coast to see them.

Dream Time · Sep 4, 2003, 06:03

I am going to Seattle

BlackExodus · Sep 6, 2003, 16:53

I might go. I'll be up at UW at the time, so I don't know if I'll have the time and/or money to attend the concert.

Oct 23, 2001, 15:00	#3
Lady_Navigation Junior Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Posts: 8	B'z news Hi, everyone! The latest news with B'z right now is that Inaba and Matsumoto are doing solo projects again. And there may be a new album in December. We shall see. If you would like to know more about B'z, please visit my site (http://www.geocities.com/bz_pleasure). I will try to keep you all up-to-date with B'z news in the future as well. Take care! And thanks again, Thomas! -LN

Jan 25, 2002, 16:00	#4
Lady_Navigation Junior Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Posts: 8	B'z news! Tak's solo albums and member auditions Hi, everyone. I've updated my B'z site, Pleasure (http://www.geocities.com/bz_pleasure/). The most recent news about B'z is Tak's 2 solo albums which are coming out on February 27. "Seihenrairyu DRAGON FROM THE WEST" is a mini album while "Hana" is a full album. Also, B'z are still having an open audition for new bass, drums, and keyboard players. For more details and information, please check out the "News" section of my site. Thanks and take care! -LN

Apr 3, 2002, 02:50	#7
Lady_Navigation Junior Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Posts: 8	B'z news again Hi, Thomas. Hi, everyone. It's been a while. I just wanted to mention some B'z news I've posted up in my site in case anyone's interested in the band. The link to my site is http://www.geocities.com/bz_pleasure (but of course you can also find the site right here in Japanreference.com). The news includes details about a new B'z single and their involvement in the new FIFA Korea/Japan music album. Everyone take care. -LN

Apr 15, 2003, 06:36	#8
Mura Junior Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Posts: 6	B'z update Hello everyone, I just found this forum. ^^ Well, I don't seem to see any recent B'z updates, so I'll just type some up for you! First, they're celebrating their 15th anniversary this year! THey'll be launching a mega live tour from July through December. 2nd, they recently smashed another japanese music record when they took the top 11 Oricon single spots simultaneously (one new single, It's Showtime!!, plus 10 re-mastered old singles). 3rd, they had a successful PV shoot in February for It's Showtime!! in Los Angeles ~ any and all fans were invited to participate as extras. Very cool of them. Sorry I didn't report this here then: hadn't found this forum yet. 4th: Their last concert video dvd, A Beautiful Reel, is region-free, and contains a bonus disc with some footage from their 2 California Roll concerts held Sept 2002 in California. If you're wondering who B'z are, please take a look at my new site at www.geocities.com/komachiangel178

Apr 15, 2003, 18:36	#12
Chipi Yancha-Kunoichi Join Date: Mar 10, 2003 Location: UK, Manchester / Finland, Lahti / Japan, Minokamo Age: 28 Posts: 357	Originally posted by Mura Cool! What did B'z perform on your tape? ^^ Well, I have a great penpal from Japan, who really made a nice surprise for me. She recorded some J-pop for me on a cassette, with various artists. From Bｴz there are songs called "Zero", "Gekko", "Gold", and "Ultra Soul". Itｴs ok, Iｴll listen to it, but I have to admit that Iｴm not a big fan of pop/rock. Iｴm just too selective with my music, in a way...in a way I like so many kinds of music tough,isnｴt it

Feb 3, 2001, 16:00	#1
Twisted That man in the corner Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Age: 35 Posts: 1,456	B'z March 14 will be a happy day for B'z fans with a DVD player. "Buzz!! the movie", "The true meaning of Brotherhood", "Once upon a time in Yokohama, B'z Live Gym'99" and "Live Ripper" will all be released on DVD-format on that day. But true fans will have probably seen all of these already on VHS or Laserdisc. The more interesting news comes in the form a new single. Slated for release on the same day as the DVD's, march 14, this new single, titled "Ultra Soul", will feature three tracks and is also the theme of a TV Asahi sports show. Check here for more Jpop news.

Mar 26, 2001, 16:00	#2
Lady_Navigation Junior Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Posts: 8	I didn't really like "ultra soul". I prefer the BAD COMMUNICATION mini album. And yes, you are right to say that most B'z fans already have those videos on VHS so maybe a lot of them won't buy the DVDs but those DVDs do have special bonuses on each of the m not featured in the original VHS/LD versions. But since I'm going to buy the VHS versions, I can't afford to buy the DVDs (they won't work in my American DVD player anyway). I don't mind, though. Anyway, if you or any B'z fan would like to know more about B'z or discuss B'z, please visit my website on them. It's called "Pleasure": http://www.geocities.com/bz_pleasure/ And there is a WWWBoard where fans can ask questions or give their opinions about B'z. I gave my 2 cents on that single there, too. Take care! -LN0

Jan 27, 2002, 16:00	#5
Nahoko Regular Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Posts: 54	I just visited your site, it's a gem!

Apr 15, 2003, 06:44	#9
Chipi Yancha-Kunoichi Join Date: Mar 10, 2003 Location: UK, Manchester / Finland, Lahti / Japan, Minokamo Age: 28 Posts: 357	..heh, I just got a tape from Japan, with some Bｴz on it I had never heard of them before..

Apr 15, 2003, 07:49	#10
Mura Junior Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Posts: 6	Cool! What did B'z perform on your tape? ^^ Yeah, I would venture to say B'z aren't as well-known among international fans as many other artists. Maybe it's because they're kind of low-key when they're not rocking stadiums around the country. But they are the highest selling artists in Japanese musical history, and they show no signs of stopping. Anyway, I'm always happy to make B'z song recommendations. ^^

Apr 15, 2003, 17:41	#11
Twisted That man in the corner Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Age: 35 Posts: 1,456	Are you kidding? B'z are quite popular among international fans. At least on the boards i hang out on. Tak Matsumoto even got an international release recently with his solo-album Dragon from the west.

Apr 15, 2003, 21:12	#13
MHtrStevie Regular Member Join Date: Jul 13, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 291	Greetings! I became aware of B'z pretty quickly after discovering J-Pop myself... it's difficult to ignore their stunning records in the Japanese music world. Do they still have the unbroken string of Oricon #1 singles going at this point? I also read somewhere that in terms of total sales (albums/singles) they actually rank in the Top 5 worldwide for all time, ranked with the likes of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Elvis Presley and Garth Brooks. Can anyone confirm this? They're an awesome duo, and I hope they keep producing great music for many years to come! __________________ Mamono Hunter Stevie DJ, Radio 1/2 - WSPN 91.1 FM Sundays 6-9 AM EST

Apr 15, 2003, 21:33	#14
Mori Regular Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2003 Age: 29 Posts: 24	Well, the main reason why B'z are so unpopular is...they are not a visual kei band! ^^;; (at least that's true in Germany...-__-) Tak's international solo release was Hana...not Dragon From The West. But I think they're the best hard rock band of the 90's and now. (there aren't many real hardrock bands around anymore anyway...) Tak's playing style is awesome...

Apr 15, 2003, 22:10	#15
Twisted That man in the corner Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: The Netherlands Age: 35 Posts: 1,456	Oh yeah, right. It was the other one. I was too lazy to look it up. Thanks for correcting me. I prefer Dragon from the West though. More uptempo songs.

Apr 16, 2003, 00:45	#16
Mori Regular Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2003 Age: 29 Posts: 24	Me too. Hana is just so mellow. Not that I have anything against it - but...it's too much of mellow songs. (maybe nice for sleeping? ^^;;)

Apr 16, 2003, 05:32	#17
Mura Junior Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Posts: 6	Wow, sorry, my mistake. ^^; I guess I've just read one too many "Are B'z still alive?" posts on some boards that shall remain nameless! I have Tak's Hana int'l version...it is a very mellow album. It was released on guitarist Steve Vai's label. My favorite Tak solo song is "Go Further," the Formula One racing theme in Japan. ^^ B'z still have the record for consecutive #1 hits...they're up to 30 now. MHtrStevie: The #5 ranking in the world is actually based on the RIAA records, which only look at record sales in North America. B'z have sold over 86 million records; which does put them at #5 in terms of the RIAA sales. It's on my site intro

May 8, 2003, 05:43	#18
djl_ottawa Student of Japanese Stuff Join Date: May 6, 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario. Canadian. Age: 41 Posts: 18	I actualy got interested in them by my wife. She lived in Japan for 3 years and has lots of Cd's and one of the ones she has is from B'z. (can't remember title sorry.) She is also a big fan of Yumi Matsutoya. (I think I got that right). __________________ Denis でにすかなだ生の生活

May 15, 2003, 08:50	#19
Mura Junior Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Posts: 6	Hi ~ Just want to let you guys know that B'z will probably be having a concert in Seattle this fall at The ShowBox. The tentative date is October 21. I say probably, because they haven't announced it on their official website, but they didn't announce their US concerts officially last year either. Tickets go on sale May 16 at the ticketswest site, and if it's anything like last year's situation, they'll go really really fast (the Los Angeles concert sold out in one day). There's been a lot of interest in their tour this year because it's their 15th anniversary and the last Pleasure tour, so even some fans in Japan are having problems getting tix for LiveGym.

Aug 5, 2003, 14:24	#20
Illuminata Junior Member Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Age: 27 Posts: 10	B'z North America Tour!! I'm so excited about the North American dates in B'z current tour - in fact, I'm attending the show in Seattle! So here's my question: anyone else attending? You see, I'm going with my sisters and friends, but I'd like to see a few familiar faces there as well. Is anyone interested in meeting up at the show? I'm always interested in knowing B'z fans in the area! ~Illu

Aug 6, 2003, 08:35	#21
gundamv3 The LEMONed one Join Date: Dec 23, 2002 Age: 21 Posts: 44	are they going to go to the east coast or anywhere like ohio on the tour? __________________ Gets! Gets! Gets! OOohhhhhhOhhh....... Dandy Sakano: [drinking] It's Spring Water. [dramatic silent laughter] [suddenly serious] GET's!! (get the hell out of my head Sakano

Sep 4, 2003, 00:43	#22
passato Junior Member Join Date: Sep 4, 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1	I'm going to the one in Vegas. Drop me a line if you're going to Vegas.

Sep 4, 2003, 03:36	#23
MHtrStevie Regular Member Join Date: Jul 13, 2002 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 291	Sadly, this tour is like the other B'z U.S. appearances... it's concentrated only in the western part of the U.S. Mostly Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Seattle... Still, it's pretty cool that they come to these shores at all... if I could, I'd travel out from the East Coast to see them.

Sep 4, 2003, 06:03	#24
Dream Time basketballman Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Vancouver,BC / Chinese Age: 24 Posts: 612	I am going to Seattle

Sep 6, 2003, 16:53	#25
BlackExodus Regular Member Join Date: Jul 19, 2003 Location: Washington Age: 24 Posts: 59	I might go. I'll be up at UW at the time, so I don't know if I'll have the time and/or money to attend the concert. __________________ X-Japan, hide, Luna Sea, Dir En Grey, Gackt, GLAY, L'Arc~en~Ciel (and all solo projects inside the band). These bands are who I listen to. They rule my life. They are the best and the brightest. I could go on; there's just so many more. But the music beckons to me once again. I must answer it....

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