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【VG】LIVE REPORT | 2019/3/11 Scarlet Valse one-man show 「Metamorphosis」 Shibuya Star lounge

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Open the door of the rouge red box, and the world of beauty and madness awaits.
On March 11, Scarlet Valse kick started their longest ever 47-city tour at Shibuya Star lounge. Since the first day of their tour was a full-length one-man, anticipation grew as we were to witness the world of Scarlet Valse. Even before the show, the venue already had the anticipating atmosphere, as this night seemed to grow to become a rich night for the fans.
As the red velvet curtain drawn aside to reveal the stage, the voices from the floor grew to a roar as they yelled “Oui! Oui! Oui! Oui!”
The long-awaited members appear on stage one by one, with roses in hand as they release them as a sign of welcome to the already feisty floor. As Scarlet Valse appeared on stage, the rouge red box morphed into their world of beauty and madness.

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Reflecting the drastic changes in the atmosphere, the live started with “Metamorphosis” as the drum rumbled to the soaring and agile melody. The floor let their feistiness released through the heavy song as they pumped their fists and, done folds. Without the time to rest, in the next “Ageha cho no yume”, the floor thrashed their heads as vocalist Kakeru and guitarist Rin interacted with each other to energize themselves as it fired up the floor. Though amidst the heaviness, the alternate guitar performance of You. and Rin delivered an impressively clear and firm melody to the floor. The venue already in an elevated atmosphere, Kakeru shouted, “We are Scarlet Valse!!! Give us your voices!!! Welcome to our live 「Metamorphosis」! Forget everything and let’s have a crazy time together!!” as the next “Tears of Venus” was played. The accelerating rhythm, and the aesthetic melody lit up the floor and, as in the next, “Eternal White”, which started with a gothic taste piano sync, Kakeru sung the melody with vibrato, while the instruments drew a profound sound which created a feast of drastically rich atmosphere to the floor.
Then from the praying pose, “Virginal Blood” started as Kakeru bathed the floor shouting, “I’m gonna play hardball on you guys tonight-!!” which fired up the floor into a storm of head banging. Bassist Shian and, drummer Yo-Hey drew a thunderous rhythm while, Kakeru went down to the floor to give a boost to the fans. Although still in the first half of the show, the venue was already steaming hot. The lights dimmed, the piano intro signaled the next, “Reincarnation”, and Kakeru clapped on top of his head as the fans followed suit. While in the main melody, the floor swirled towels to the music and without a time to rest, let their body move to the pacing melody. From “Fushicho” where Rin revealed an impressive guitar solo, the next “Silhouette-シルエット‐” where heaviness and melancholic intertwined, the contrast of the life and death imaged sounds of You. and Rin’s guitar left a strong impression to the ears.

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The venue dimmed again as Kakeru gave a brief emcee, “We are going on a 47-city tour from this one-man live. I hope you all can participate in our tour and, share some memories with us. We would be happy if all of you cherish this time and place.” With the heartful emcee, the band resumed with “Promise”. The piano intro begun and, the mirror ball rotated as it showered the venue with a rain of light. The tender voice and melody resounded the venue, and when Rin’s rung out an emotional interlude, amidst the song, Kakeru spoke, “Whatever happens, we will always be with all of you. Please continue to be with us, thank you.” and delivered the words to the fans. Then followed was “Everlasting Life”, which reminisced the good old Visual kei sound, and from there, as the members besides Yo-Hey left the stage, lights pinpointed the drum as Yo-Hey’s drum solo begun. The chase of Yo-Hey’s drum and fan’s shouts heated up the venue motivating an energetic atmosphere for the latter half of the show.

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Right after the other members showed up on stage, the latter half started with “Darkness Circus”. The dark and melancholic intro soon paced heavily shaking up the venue and, followed was “Misty Night” where Shian’s bass drew out a thunderous beat as it induced Kakeru to fire up the floor shouting, “You guys know what to do right now? RIGHT!!” Abiding to it, the floor pumped their fists up fervently. Driven by it, You. and Rin exchanged places and stimulated the floor for more. From there, the jazzy “Shadow’s Game” took to the stage with the rhythmical sound of the bass and drum as the floor dove towards the stage. Amidst the song, there were highlights of each instrument performing solo, the song somewhat led the venue into a frenzy atmosphere. The next “Beautiful Beast” was melodious yet vibrant as floor did bends and, pumped their fists to the music. While the crowd energetic released their energy to the stage, Shian’s dancing rhythm, and Rin’s flamboyant guitar solo flourished through the venue which it gave the song an essence of glamour.

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Emcee came right after, as Kakeru shared with the fans that he intentionally goofs off during lives so he can see the fans enjoy the show. During the live, I have witnessed the humorous side of Kakeru, and it actually made me laugh which I do not think is a bad idea.“Show us all you’ve GOT!!” shouted Kakeru, for the next heavy head thrashing, “No.6” as the lights alarmingly flickered. During the song, the fans crouched down as a ritual for You.’s steady guitar solo, and right after, the floor thrashed their heads as the venue accumulated heat. Followed was “World End” which delivered the melodious vocal and smashing sound of the instruments as in the last song of the main set, “Secret Eden”, the members gathered to the center, as Kakeru lend the mic to the floor as fans sang the lyrics. The main set had ended lingering heat as the venue was devoured into the sea of head banging.

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Fervent calls from the fans resounded the venue and, the members reappeared on stage wearing their tour T-shirt for the encore. During this encore the band announced the tour final for this tour to be held at Takadanobaba AREA on November 16, Kakeru birthday free one-man live on July 12 at Shibuya RUIDO K2 and, DVD to be released for the tour final that was held on November 26 last year at Shibuya REX. The fans cheered with applause with the announcements.
The first song for the encore was “Shining…”, the song from their latest album “Metamorphosis”, that has not been performed yet. This was a rather different type of song compared to the other songs played this day as the uplifting, brisk melody flowed the venue. Though soon after, the atmosphere shifted to their world of beauty and madness as “Rose Cruel Scar” left a scar of its storming heavy sound.

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Double encore was held and, the members appeared on stage with roses in their hand. “Thank you for the encore. It’s been a long time since we did a full size one-man, I think I should have used my stamina a bit more wisely. Few. Sort of out of breath. [laugh]” said Kakeru as the fans also laughed. Seeing the smiling faces of the fans, Kakeru resumed thanking, “It is all because of you all we are able to have a fun time. Please sing along with us to the next song.” and, the song “Dear” was played. The warm lighting and mirror ball showered the venue and, the song had delivered a strong yet somewhat reminisce feel and, tenderness with You.’s lengthy guitar solo, woven with Rin’s uprising guitar melody, Shian and Yo-Hey’s rhythm outlining the song and, Kakeru emphasizing the words of the song. There may not be an impression of “beauty and madness” in this song but, it definitely drew out the color of Scarlet Valse. The very last song to set the crown for their one-man was the melodious and pacing,“Prayer”. A “Prayer” for the success of Scarlet Valse for their long road to the 47-city tour, the one-man “Metamorphosis” came to an end.

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Scarlet Valse is presently on the 47-city tour, and with the tour final to be held at Takadanobaba AREA on November 16, let us see how the bands “Metamorphosis” will turn out to be.

 

SET LIST
1. Metamorphosis
2. Ageha cho no yume (揚羽蝶乃夢)
3. Tears of Venus
4. Eternal White
5. Virginal Blood
6. Reincarnation
7. Fushicho (不死蝶)
8. Silhouette (シルエット)
9. Promise
10. Everlasting Life
DRUM SOLO
11. Darkness Circus
12. Misty Night
13. Shadow’s Game
14. Beautiful Beast
15. No.6
16. World End
17. Secret Eden

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18. Shining…
19. Rose Cruel Scar

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20. Dear
21. Prayer

Photo Credit: Lestat C&M Project
Live report and translation by: M.Kawaguchi 【VG】

Scarlet Valse Official Website: http://scarletvalse.com/main/index.html

 

(日本語)

深紅の箱を開けると、そこは耽美と狂気の世界。
2019年3月11日夜、渋谷Star Loungeにて、Scarlet Valseは自身の最長とも言える
47都道府県ツアーのスタートを切った。
初日はワンマンという事もあり、Scarlet Valseの世界が思う存分味わえる、
そんな濃厚な夜になるような予感が開演前にも関わらず既に会場からそんな雰囲気が漂っていた。
深紅のベルベットカーテンが開き、ステージが露わになると、今までのフロアの賑やかさは「オイ!オイ!オイ!オイ!」と熱気を帯び叫びへと変わった。待ちに待った、ステージにはメンバーが順番に現れ、それぞれ薔薇を挨拶代わりにフロアへと託した。Scarlet Valseがステージに立ったその時、深紅の箱は耽美と狂気の世界へと変化を遂げる。
そんな彼らを映し出すように、最初の曲「Metamorphosis」が始まった。翔けるようにメロディアスな旋律に乗せ、ドラムが唸る。ファンは激しさに身を任せ、始めから拳をあげ、折りたたみと休む余地なく、次の「揚羽蝶乃夢」でもファンは頭を振り乱し、ステージもまたボーカルのKakeruと下手ギターのRinが絡みつつフロアを更に煽り立てた。そんな凄まじさの中でも、You.とRinの掛け合いギタープレイがまた聴き応えあり、しっかりとメロディを届けてくれた。
既に高揚した会場。「Scarlet Valseです!気持ちを(僕らに)届けてー!!宜しく!!!Scarlet ValseのMetamorphosisへようこそ!すべてを忘れて激しい時間を送ろう!」と、Kakeruが叫ぶと、「Tears of Venus」が演奏された。加速するリズムと耽美なメロディが心地よくフロアを煽り、ゴシックテイストのピアノ同期のイントロで始まった「Eternal White」ではKakeruのビブラート効かせ歌うメロディと楽器隊の重厚さの饗宴が繰り広げられた。祈りのポーズから「Virginal Blood」が始まると、Kakeruはすかさず、「今日は手加減しないからなぁー!!!」と声をフロアに浴びせ、フロアはヘドバンの嵐と化した。リズム隊のShianとYo-Heyが鼓動を唸らせ、Kakeruはフロアへ出向き更にファンを煽り入れるなど会場はまだ前半にも関わらず熱気が会場を埋め尽くしている様だった。暗転し、ピアノの旋律が「Reincarnation」を合図すると、Kakeruが「さぁ、両手を!」と両手を上げ、手を叩くと、それにファンも追随した。サビではタオルを回すなど、フロアは休む事なく、疾走する音にしばし身を任せた。Rinのギターソロが印象的な「不死蝶」から、重厚さと哀愁が交差する「Silhouette-シルエット‐」では、You.とRinギターの生と死を彷彿させる音色の対比が印象的だった。暗転し、Kakeruが「Scarlet Valseは本日を皮切りに47都道府県ツアーに回ります。どこかしら来てくれて、一緒に思い出つくれたらいいなと思っている。この時、この場所を楽しんでくれたら嬉しいです。」と短いMCを挟むと、その思いを乗せ「Promise」が始まった。ピアノのイントロと同時に静かに天井のミラーボールが光の雨の如くその光を会場に降らし、優しい旋律と歌声が響き渡った。Youの切々と鳴くギターの間奏から、Kakeruが歌の中でファンへ向けて、「どんなことがあっても、近くに我々はいます。皆さんもずっとそばにいてください。ありがとう。」そう言葉をフロアに届け、古き良きビジュアル系を彷彿させた「Everlasting Life」と続いた後、ドラムのYo-Heyにスポットライトが当てられ、ドラムソロが始まった。ドラムのリズムとファンの呼応、気持ち良い掛け合いが更に後半戦への情熱が奮い立たせられるようだった。
メンバーが再び揃い、ダークでメルヘンなイントロからヘビィで疾走する「Darkness Circus」で、ステージとフロアが会場を揺らすと、続いた「Misty Night」ではShianのベースが雷鳴の如く重厚な音を刻むと、「この時間だからできることがあるだろー!!」とKakaeruが煽動すると、フロアは一斉に拳を突き上げた。負けじと、You.とRinが場所を交換し、フロアを煽った。そこから、ジャズの効かせた「Shadow’s Game」ではリズム隊のリズミカルな音にフロアは逆ダイ、半ば各メンバーが順番で音を鳴らす見せ場が織り込まれながらも、どこか狂気に満ちた暴れたくなるナンバーだった。
次の「Beautiful Beast」では、メロディアスながらも折りたたみ、拳上げるなど、エネルギッシュで、Shianの踊るスラップ、そして、Rinの華やかなギターソロが曲に華を注(さ)した。
Kakeruが再びMCを挟み、度々見せるおちゃらけた姿は、知る人ぞ知る意図してふざけていると明かした。それはファンの楽しそうな姿がみたいからとのこと。確かにここまで来て、Kakeruのそんなちょっとした面白いところは何度か観てクスっと笑いたくなるものがあり、耽美でコテコテでもそんな面白い一面があっても良いと思った。
「底なしの体力をみせてくれ!!」そう叫び、照明が明滅すると共に、ヘドバンの嵐で「No.6」が始まった。You.の安定したギターソロで、フロアが一斉に座るという振りの一部から今までに増してフロアは髪を振り乱し、ライブの熱量がこれでもかこれでもかと言わんばかりに、積み上がった。メロディアスな歌と楽器隊の激震的な音が織り成す「World End」から、本編ラストの「Secret Eden」ではメンバー4人が中央に集結し、フロアに歌を委ね、最後までヘドバン欠かす事なく、本編を締めくくった。
アンコールでは、メンバーそれぞれツアーTシャツに着替え、メンバーコールを浴びながら、ステージに戻ってきた。ここで、47都道府県ツアーのファイナルとして11月16日高田馬場AREAでのワンマンが決定、7月12日渋谷RUIDO K2にてKakeru生誕無料ワンマン開催。そして、昨年の無料ワンマンツアーの11月26日渋谷REXツアーファイナルのライブ映像がDVD化の事が発表され、ファンからは歓喜に満ちた声援が送られた。
アンコール最初の曲はフルアルバム「Metamorphosis」でまだやっていない曲と語った「Shining…」。今までとは一味違う前向きで明るく爽やかな旋律を奏でた。だが、再び耽美さと狂気に満ちた彼らの世界へ誘う様に、「Rose Cruel Scar」が続くと、重厚な音で嵐の爪痕を残した。
ダブルアンコールに入り、再びメンバーが一人一人お立ち台で薔薇を片手に
ステージに現れた。「アンコールありがとう。こんなフルサイズでライブやるのは久しぶりで、ちょっと体力の配分間違えたかも。(笑)」とKakeruが開口一番感謝と同時に会場を笑わせると、そんなフロアの姿を見て、「こうした楽しい時間があるのも、皆さんのお陰です。次の曲を一緒に歌ってくれると嬉しいです。」と感謝の意を述べると、「Dear」が始まり、温かな照明とミラーボールがキラキラと会場を照らした。懐かしさと、優しさの中に、強さを光らせ、You.の延びのあるギターソロに重ねてRinの駆け上がるギターの旋律、その輪郭を支えるShianとYo-Heyのリズム、そして、一語一語噛みしめるように歌うKakeru。耽美とか、狂気と言った言葉はそこにはないが、Scarlet Valseらしい旋律がそこに刻まれていたのではないだろうか。最後の最後を飾ったのは、メロディアス且つ、疾走感溢れる「Prayer」。
これからの47都道府県ツアーという長い旅路に出向く彼らへの成功への「祈り」を込めてこの日のワンマン「Metamorphosis」は幕を閉じた。
現在、絶賛ツアー中であるScarlet Valse。11月16日の高田馬場AREAワンマンまで、彼らがこのツアーを通してどのようなバンドへ「変化」して行くか楽しみである。

SET LIST
1. Metamorphosis
2. Ageha cho no yume (揚羽蝶乃夢)
3. Tears of Venus
4. Eternal White
5. Virginal Blood
6. Reincarnation
7. Fushicho (不死蝶)
8. Silhouette (シルエット)
9. Promise
10. Everlasting Life
DRUM SOLO
11. Darkness Circus
12. Misty Night
13. Shadow’s Game
14. Beautiful Beast
15. No.6
16. World End
17. Secret Eden

En.1
18. Shining…
19. Rose Cruel Scar

En.2
20. Dear
21. Prayer

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