Welcome to Indonesia, Flumpool!

Hello, this is my very first real live report!

This Saturday, flumpool will hold a concert with Afgan, Bunga Citra Lestari, and JKT48 on a show called Waku Waku. It will be held in Jakarta Convention Centre (JCC) hall Cendrawasih on 7 pm.

This morning suddenly I got a news saying that flumpool will come to Indonesia today. My friend asked me to come with her and together we go to airport. Fyi, this is my first time to go to airport, and it's for flumpool! How fate it is! I hope I could do it again, meet lots of wonderful people, or even go to Japan someday.

You know, this information is TOP SECRET! We felt a deep dillema, whether told the other fans or not. If we told them, flumpool will feel our warmness and think that they have many fans in Indonesia. So they'll re-think to come here again. But, the LO will not trust us again. And if we didn't tell them (like what we did afterall), we are exclusive! But flumpool might think they don't have fans and won't come here again (T ^ T)

Their flight was JAL and landed on 16.55 West Indonesia Time. We arrived too early but it didn't matter. Then we waited at terminal 2D, worrying which gate they'll come from. But our question was answered. The Indonesia staff, LO, and bodyguard was coming! We were dillema again, whether tell thwm that we are flumpool fans or keep silent. But what we do is the last one. But maybe the staff have already knew about it. So we approached one of them and give her our presents for flumpool. When we went back to our standing point, the bodyguard came. Firstly I thought he'll say that we are annoying or whatever bad things. But he just said, "When they are coming, don't overdo by screaming, okay?"

We waited and waited, finally we could see them! The first person I saw maybe Seiji, because of his blonde hair. But, what happenend? Where is Ryuta? We could only see Genki, Seiji, and Kazuki, but no Ryuta! Actually Ryuta take other flight. We don't know the reason, all we thought were... he was over sleep on the flight time. Bug, according to information we got, he might arrived today to. We checked on the board, there was a flight from Narita on 18.00. But it wasn't JAL, it was Garuda Indonesia. Can you imagine Ryuta take that flight? I'm afraid I can't. But we still tried to wait until 7 pm, with zero point! We couldn't find him anywhere. And there wasn't staff who picked him. So we assumed that he isn't come today, but tomorrow morning!

Ah, forgot to say. Today's staff is little kind to us, 4 fansgirl. He gave us time to ask sign, but all I could get is just Kazuki's. I'm not sad, since my love for them isn't stronger than before. But one of my friend so sad, because she couldn't get Genki's.

I know I'mnot their big fans or true fans. But, when it cames to word..., I couldn't say it out properly! I said, "Please sign for me" in Japanese to Kazuki, my voice is litle tremble. When I got my chance, I said "Me too!" in Japanese too, Kazuki repeat my word and it kinda embrassing, lol.

Truly, they are kind! But the staff..., protect their artists, didn't give us much time. It hasn't 5 minutes, but he already said, "It's enough. Hurry, move!"

We  were sad but deeply happy! They didn't different from what I see on screen or pictures. Exactly, they are more awesome!!!

Can wait for the live. Hope I can go there nd make a report for you all guys! Thanks for reading (≧∇≦)

WINK UP [2014.01] - Saga Alice Nine

Wink Up January 2014: Saga: "I'm really young!"

Interviewer: This time around, we'd like to look back on 6 years of this continuing column.

Saga: I've had a lot of fun getting to do so many different things for Wink Up over the years. (While looking at past issues) Wow, I haven't changed much, have I? Actually, it almost seems as though I looked older in the past, compared to how I look now,.haha.
When my family gets together everyone says to me "time seems to stop only for you!" Heh. Recently when we went to my grandpa's, he said I look younger than my brother, and he's 3 years younger than I am! Haha. I'm happy about that, but it's funny, isn't it? For musicians, y'know, our hair and stuff isn't the norm, right? I wonder if I went back to black hair, would I still look this way?

Interviewer: I don't think we've seen anyone in the band go back to all black before! But I do think that anyone in your position would still look young.

Saga: Is it a matter of consciousness, I wonder? Like, with Tora, when we're just working, and not doing a live or a photo shoot or something, he gets really careless and loosens up, heh. And sometimes I'm like "Eh? Are you alright?" But right before a live, an aura starts to emit from him. That surprises me! Recently I saw an actress on the street and she had no aura about her, her stage presence was nil. I was shocked! But when you're up in front of an audience, it's typical to emit an aura. Although ordinarily I barely show 20% of a stage presence, ha. Back in the day, I put up a front, I wore a mask. But lately onstage, I've been myself, I've become really casual. I think that's a good thing, though. I think a natural stance is best. Not trying to overdo it,y'know?
(Rereading old articles) Inside, my core, it hasn't changed at all, really. See, here I said "I can never talk to someone that I like," and that's the same even now. I could never say anything to them, they'd think "my god, he's depressing" and that'd be the end of it, ha!

Interviewer: Ahaha! What would you like to do next?

Saga: Looking back on all of this, it was decadent; that poorly constituted makeup looked okay; the one cosplay set-up where I had the doctor's lab coat on, that looked good, heh. I kind of unraveled at that age, haha. Wink Up, I wanna show off a different side of me than what I show onstage. I wanna go to a kindergarten and pose for pics with the kids there!

*With our kids too, please~*

Ameblog Saga Alice Nine [2014.01.28]

Our first Asia One-man Tour has been announced. Furthermore it’s going to be like our local tour. It won’t be a best-album sort of a tour, but we’re going to do an album tour just like we do in Japan.

Honestly I do feel some anxiety, But, well, with this anxiety included, this tour seems like it’s going to be one where we won’t know what’s going to happen.
 

I think the situation is different from how it is in Japan, since the people, culture, and language are different. There’s a 100% possibility of an accident happening. But I’m planning to expand my capacity through all that without exception. lol

I feel that overseas tour gives out a completely different reaction compared to Japan. There is no familiar routine. There is no practiced way of anything either, I actually really like that.

From the lives we’ve done so far, I think that the greatest response we received was in Jakarta, but it’s so sad that it’s not included (in the schedule). But I think from now on there’s a possibility that it will be added later.

Ah~ But, it’s regrettable that I won’t be able to watch FIFA World Cup at home..

Everyone in our Asia Tour, please support Japanese representation together with me. lol

Ameblog Saga Alice Nine [2014.01.18]

Today we’re filming the MV for SHINING ( ^ω^ )

For breakfast this morning I had a serving of pineapple and about a dozen other types of produce.
Lately since I haven’t been sleeping well I’ve been relying on sleeping pills.
 

That is SOOOO not good…
 

But there’s nothing but a field here…
And as per usual, my costume for SHINING….

IS THIIIIIN.

I’M TIRED OF THIS COLD!!

*I hope I could be there, on the night you can sleep down well and then play songs and sing until your eyes is closed.... daydreaming*

Ameblog Saga Alice Nine [2014.01.10]

♪ So I’ve been on a stupid ridiculous junk food diet. And my sleep has become messed up. That’s my recording process. Especially since bass and drum recording time is #1 on the to-do list, we’re first so we get the least amount of time. Vocals have lyrics to deal with so that’s different.
 

Must be so nice to play guitar…

I WON’T FORGIVE THIS.

GIVE US SOME MORE TIME!

And someone buy the rhythm section a beer, huh?
In addition, all the adults are like ‘huh? For one song, how about 30 minutes? You got this, go go!
( ^ω^ )’

Treating it so lightly…!

THINK OF THE QUALITY!

GIMME SOME MORE CREDIT!

Give us both more credit!!!

I was able to get (song working title) ‘rock A’ finished, and I made sure to get a bit in there where fans at lives will have to scream.

♪I’m on a snack break now. I’ve recorded bass for 3 songs today. We’re still working on drums. Once we get the drums down, ‘rock A’ will be finished!

♪ finished recording for 3 songs!
 

( ^ω^ )
 

Show me some love!!

*I'll give you ALL I have!!!! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥*

Ameblog Saga Alice Nine [2014.01.05]

2014 is no different
I’m writing in my blog (⌒▽⌒)
Y’know, I can’t really handle twitter. I’m always afraid that people will discover that I’m an idiot so I never write anything on it. If I was just a regular guy and not in a band, I think I’d write some pretty interesting things, though. Almost feel like deleting my account sometime soon.

Y’know, if I didn’t play music, I think I’d aim to be a journalist or something. I’d write articles and books… I wonder if I could interview someone….


*You said if you weren't a musician you'll be a teacher. Did you forget, eh? But if you are journalist, please interview me EVERYDAY! Lol*

Ameblog Saga Alice Nine [2014.01.03]

So early in the year and I’m already being chased by songwriting, lol
I want to slowly improve and spread my wings a bit, but I honestly have no idea how to fully relax after the end of the year! I just accumulate stress! But I can’t run away!

My head hurts from drinking too much sake to try and erase the stress! And if I take a walk I just think of nothing but bad things, lol

Hey now—
It’s like I’m being forced. There’s a lot of people out there who say a song or melody is ‘falling’ (like rain or snow) onto you, but I don’t know anything about that. I’ve never had a song ‘fall’ on me. It hurts, I’m suffering! I’m so distressed that if I can’t squeeze this out I’ll never be able to write another good song or melody again!

Alice Nine - Merry Christmas to U [Lyric & Translation]

Romaji

Gaitou odotta hoshi sae mo iki wo hisome
Dare mo ga shiawase de arimasu you ni inotte

Rojiura kara kao wo miseteru kowagari noraneko mo
Tozashita me wo hirakeba hora
Kirei de karei na yuki ga maiochiru yo

Merry Christmas to U
Kokoro kara taisetsu na hito ni tsutaetai
Daiji na mono hodo soba ni aru hazu to
Merry Christmas to U

Katasumi okarete ningyou ga namida hitotsu
Mafuyu no WALTZ wo odoru tame no ashi wo hoshii to

Dare mo ga katsutte shinjiteta
Negai no mahou wo shinjite mitai kara

Merry Christmas to U
Kokoro kara taisetsu na hito ni tsutaetai
Daiji na hito hodo kizutsukete shimau koto
Merry Christmas to U

Hashirenai tonakai mo
Kareteiru kashi no ki mo
Konya dake ha kagayaite
Onaji uta de tsunagatteru nakamatachi
Itsumade mo warai aeru you ni

Merry Christmas to U
Kokoro kara taisetsu na hito ni tsutaetai
Daiji na hito hodo kizutsukete shimau koto
Little my heart
Merry Christmas to U

Translation

In the street, even the breath of the dancing stars is hidden
I pray for everyone to be happy

First making an appearance from the back of the alleyway, like a scared cat
If I open my eyes that I had shut, I can see
The beautifully lovely dancing, falling snow

Merry Christmas to U
From the bottom of my heart, I want to tell that special person
They’re so important that I’ll be by their side
Merry Christmas to U

The doll I left in the corner sheds a tear
It wishes to have legs to dance the midwinter waltz
Like no one has every before, I want to try and believe in the magic of wishes

Merry Christmas to U
From the bottom of my heart, I want to tell that special person
They’re so important to the point it hurts
Merry Christmas to U

The reindeer that won’t run and
The withering evergreen oak tree
Only for tonight, they will shine
In this same song, together with our friends
Forevermore, I pray to see your smile

Merry Christmas to U
From the bottom of my heart, I want to tell that special person
They’re so important to the point it hurts
With all my heart
Merry Christmas to U

Alice Nine - Kaisen Zenya 海鮮前夜 [Lyric & Translation]

Romaji

Nodo no oto ni tsukidzukete, sono uta wa ureshii to
Masaka samani wo ochite, dasu to shuto kara
Nagesuterareta sonna kibun

Jounetsu wo muyashiteru hara, reisei wo ya sou inagara
Kimi no te ga tashika ni furueru no wo, nagameteiru

Kakugosae buki ni shite, misu ga shite sono kao wo
Bara bara ni shidouto koe, sutete shimaeba
Ki ga sumukashi na sonna kibun

Jounetsu wo muyashiteru hara, reisei wo ya sou inagara
Anata kana kiragara ayamaru no wo, machi wa miteru kaisen zenya!

Koware kaketa genjou no naka, mirai wo sagasu
Kuchiru nara, nozonda basho e!

Jounetsu wo muyashiteru hara, reisei wo ya sou inagara
Sagashiteru jikai sei no setsu ga narase sei nai no rizumu wa
Odore tomenai haru de, yume no ari.. ka e!

Translation

Kaisen Zenya means the war in the previous night

Release your voice from your throat, that song is pleasing me
It seems to be falling apart
Once I discarded my mood, there's no way to hold out from the capital.

Spill your passion in this field, without letting go your calmness
I see clearly that your hands are trembling

Preparing weapons, i miss that face
The guiding voice slowly went apart once i discarded them,
That feeling is such an old spirit

Spill your passion in this field, without letting go of your calmness
I wonder if you should apologize, I saw the city which had a war yesterday night.

I am searching the future in the middle of the broken reality
If it's not rotting, let's go to the place wherever you wish!

Spill your passion, without letting go your calmness
I will search for the next theory to come with the rhythm without its nature,
In the Spring when you won't stop dancing until a day in a dream.

Alice Nine - Exist [Lyric & Translation]

Romaji

If you tell me why, that secret that i could do to you
So tell me why, tell me why, all I had myself ahead you
So don't you go away, gone missing will be a mistake
Can't bring me down, bring me down, try hard to feel myself

I don't care, I don't mind, wakari kitto kotae
Kizutsuki kizutsuke, nani ga mitsuketa kai?

I found a way, mada dare mo shiranai
Tokoro made hashirita riyuu da, are you ready to go?
I found my heart, saa te wo kakagete
Koboshiru kae, kabe wo kowase
Negairu nara, dekiru saa~

Now bouncing my head, nichuji kakushi no youni
Uu no kare sono eto, kotoba wa nigeru
I don't care, I don't mind, kantau janakute
Yowasa wa tsuyosa hikari to yami de

I think i can't search, oborekake
Want to free down, want to kill me?
Sonzai wa narase, woah~

I found a way, mada dare mo shiranai
Tokoro made hashirita riyuu da, are you ready to go?
I found my heart, saa te wo kakagete
Koboshiru kae, kabe wo kowase
Toumawari na, yari katade mo, dekiru saa!
(Dont, dont go away, don't i don't care
Why can't get away? tell and do it alone)

Translation

If you tell me why, that secret that i could do to you
So tell me why, tell me why, all i had myself ahead you
So don't you go away, gone missing will be a mistake
Can't bring me down, bring me down, try hard to feel myself

I don't care, I don't mind, the answer is surely to understand
I'm being hurt, I'm injured, and what did they find?

I found a way, no one knows yet
That is why you have to run, are you ready to go?
I found my heart, let's raise our hands
If we really wish to do it, then we will be able to smash the spilling wall!

Now bouncing my head, during the time that is hidden,
The sighs, differences, these words escaping me
I don't care, I don't mind, it's not a heavy rain though,
Weakness is strength, in light and darkness

I think i can't search, i'm drowning
Want to free down, want to kill me?
Ring your existence~

I found a way, no one knows yet
That is why you have to run, are you ready to go?
I found my heart, let's raise our hands
Then it's possible to going around with each other.
(Dont, dont go away, don't i don't care
Why can't get away? tell and do it alone)