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Archive for November, 2007
22
Nov
For Sale Page is UP!
22
Nov
YUI Live in Budokan 2007
7PM, A stunning, heart pounding moment as we wait for YUI to enter the stage... Around 7:15PM, *Lights off* The crowd shouted in the dark. Spotlights from different corners focused on the main stage. Holding our breath, YUI elevated from ground level up to the main stage while carrying her guitar in a hard case. The crowd shouted and applaused continuously as YUI walks at the center aisle of the stage. YUI sat down in the middle hall and opened up the guitar case. She pulled out her Martin guitar as well as the aroma candle, placing it on top of the case. She then pulled a matchbox out of her pocket and attempted once, twice, to light-up the candle. YUI while being at the center of the spotlight started to pick the strings of her guitar. And then sings 1. “It’s happy line”...
Really breath taking! I was watching her closely and felt like my heart is pumping harder every second while YUI performs... everyone is so quiet, all of us just wanted to share every piece of her song. After her 1st song, she then paused and talked for a while. Next was 2. “Goodbye Days”... YUI played this twice as she misses on the first one... again all of us were holding our breath. *Lights off* She then ran back to the main stage where YUI’s band members already get there position and started to play the following songs:
3.Merry Go Round
4.LIFE
～MC～ (Where she introduces the band members)
5.CHE.R.RY
～MC～ (Where YUI introduces a friend named YuuYu, a bear. YUI tried to guess YuuYu’s birthday before singing the next song. Almost all of the crowd knows the dance choreography here and YUI was happy and half-surprised.)
6.Happy Birthday to you you (YuuYu)
7.It’s all right
～MC～
8.winter hot music (She never played guitar here and instead used a hand mic).
9.I remember you
10.Skyline
～MC～
*YUI Radio at Budokan* (This was so funny! I LOVE IT!)
*Shigezou’s Interview*
*YUI wears a cocktail style sun-glasses* (So CUTE!)
*Wu-wan & Nyan*
*Kaji-san the guitarist did an AMAZING backflip*
*YUI showed us how she can play the drums*
*And the best of all, when all of us sang Goodbye Days while YUI plays guitar*
11.LOVE & TRUTH (Together with strings-orchestra of 22 members)
12.Driving today
13.Last Train
14.RUIDO (B’z Fireworks)
15.JAM
16.Rolling star
17.Highway chance
～MC～
18.My Generation
～Encore～
EN1.Understand (While showing the slide show of fan-club members, including YUI’s photos.)
EN2.HELP
EN3.feel my soul
～MC～
EN4.Thank you my teens
～Double Encore～
～MC～
DEN1.TOKYO
It was a very lovely night, spending time with YUI (oh ok... spending OUR time with YUI) 
This is the first time I watched a concert and it feels like coming back for more!
***
Before the concert, I lined-up to get few YUI merchandise, I came late at around 3:30PM so the queue was terribly long:
Unfortunately, around 4PM when one of the staff announced that items such as aroma candle were already sold out. Still the queue was too long some of us were thinking if we’ll able to reach the booth. Waiting patiently, 6PM (after 2 & 1/2 hours!?) I arrived at the destination point:
Again some other items were already sold-out such as black shirt (L), etc. So I settled for other items such as the violet shirt (M), pick, stickers and towel.
*Items here (later)*
Before entering the Budokan stadium, I grabbed some picture of the banner at the entrance:
Although taking pictures inside the concert wasn’t allowed, I managed to get some pictures but not really in good quality (it’s hard to take pictures within the arena):
YUI center of spotlight at the middle hall:
YUI introducing YuuYu before singing Happy Birthday to you you:
YUI as projected on the big screen:
YUI before her exit off stage:
And few photos I got after YUI’s concert:
*Scanned pics later*
Quick notes:
- Will post missing pictures later
- Will post higher resolution later, uhmm maybe ^^;
***
One thing I can say I LOVE YUI! Best concert ever! 
~End~
My friend and I went to Nippon Budokan around 1:45PM. The queue for the SIAM SHADE merchandise during that time was terribly too long. We lined-up immediately hoping that we’ll reach the booth to buy some items before the concert starts.
One good thing about that day was the weather. It was comfortably cool. So while waiting patiently, we chatted, took pictures of the crowd, and we played basketball (hehe... just kidding!). An hour and a-half later passed, we were able to arrive at our destination point. The merchandise booth:
From there, I was able to get mostly of the items as planned on the budget... (hmmm ok, I guess it was over budget, spent too much on few items thinking it would be the last night ^^;):
It was still around 3:30PM that time so we decided to have a break at Mc Donalds:
*Sorry no picture* Hahaha... ^_~
Around 4PM we rushed to Budokan and changed for the ultimate uniform “Heart of Rock” weehee ^_^, and then lined-up for the concert.
This time it was quick, the next thing I know was I am inside Budokan and staring at this:
There was also some sort of “pamphlet/catalogue” for each audience placed on there seats:
*SIAM SHADE Pamphlet (will be posted soon)*
And as usual while waiting for the event, rules while watching the concert such as taking pictures, recording video, mobile phones, etc. were announced.
*Would you like to hear the announcement?* Click here.
5PM, the crowd started to feel the intense heat of the concert, audience were shouting of their favorite band member. On my area most were shouting “DAITA” and “JUNJI” How about me? I shouted my name. (Just kidding!) 
. Oh and it was a coincidence that I met one SIAM SHADE fan from Australia, Danny, just a seat away from me. We chatted, and it really feels comfortable to meet and find some foreigners also watching the concert.
And then, few minutes later, I think around 5:10PM the concert already started. Things became blurred to me this time, why? I guess mix of excitement and also the crowd standing up blocking my view!!! >.< Hehehe... But nevertheless, since I was located at the last row, all of us on that area, was able to stepped and stood up on this rail giving us additional height. Taking pictures during this time wasn't allowed, so I never had the chance to get a shot while they were performing. The position of each member was the usual setup like DAITA on left, HIDEKI on center, KAZUMA on right, etc. Here's the list of the song they performed in the following order:
NO CONTROL
imagination
RAIN
CAN'T GET FOR YOU
why not？
LOVE SICK
Dear
PASSION
曇りのち晴れ (Kumori nochi hare)
大きな木の下で (Ooki na ki no shita de)
Solomon's seal
GET OUT
NEVER END
shout out
PRIDE
PRAYER
GETA LIFE
Life
Encore:
1/3の純情な感情 (Ok you should know this!)
Dreams
Double Encore:
D.Z.I
Don't Tell Lies
The night became memorable being able to see them perform live and able to hear my favorite songs such as 1/3, Dreams and Dear Before I was just listening 1/3 from Rurouni Kenshin anime *emote* but now I can't believe "THIS IS LIVE!" . I remembered myself singing on 1/3 every each part of it.
Although I was far away to see DAITA's gear, I had a good view of his performance on how he stepped on his pedals, etc. I thought he'll be using his new guitars such as PRS, Dean Guitars, etc. but he did not. Different effects such as explosives and fire blowing out from the stage were used. A big disco ball also gives a universe atmosphere inside Budokan. I felt like I was part of a galaxy star constellation, listening to the hymn of their live performance.
There were some surprisingly stunts made by KAZUMA by doing few backflips before exiting and entering the stage for an encore. JUNJI gave away lot of drum sticks and the same goes for DAITA, NATIN and KAZUMA for the picks. HIDEKI on the other hand, toyed the crowd near the arena (where I laughed) as he fakingly attempted to throw the towel and drum stick, either dropping it behind or using the stick to scratch his back.
The night ended with this picture I secretly took (bowing on the crowds):
After SIAM SHADE’s exit off the stage, the Dear song was played before the audience completely leave their own memorable seats. SIAM SHADE’s performance was truly a night to remember!
***
Quick notes:
1. Higher resolution photos will be uploaded later, uhmm maybe. ^^;
2. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to meet other international SIAM SHADE fans. It was really difficult and nearly impossible to meet at the clock tower due to the huge crowd.
An update: 2007.11.17 10:50PM Additional orders are still made but please understand that still it would depend on the stock at YUI’s concert and depending how many pick I am allowed to purchase.
An update: Reservations has been already made for 10 persons. THANK YOU.
I’ll be home in Dec. 22 for Christmas in Philippines. Since I’ll be attending to YUI’s concert perhaps selling YUI’s Pick (only limited to 10 people) will not be a bad idea after all.
Price: 490Php (Tax included)
If you are interested drop me your contact, address, and name on my comment section. This offer is good only until Nov. 19, 9AM Nov. 18, 12AM. Please understand that eventhough I said 10 people, depending on the stock/supply all might not have there order processed.
Cheers,
Yoeru
An update: THANK YOU ALL SOLD OUT!
To all SIAM SHADE fans out there, I’ll be home this Dec. 22 in Philippines, they will sell SIAM SHADE Goodies on the concert venue this SUNDAY. So all fans who wants any of these items please let me know:
This would be the price:
Ring note book - 350Php (Sold out)
Wrist Band - 450Php/piece (2set is 850php) (Sold out)
Mobile Strap - 600php (Sold out)
Key chain - 600php (Sold out)
Towel - 1200php (Sold out)
T-shirt Black - 1900php (Sold out)
T-shirt Maroon - 1900php (Sold out)
Sticker - 600php (Sold out)
Jersey - Sorry not available
Bag - Sorry not available
Post your orders before Nov. 18th, 12AM. Please also understand that some orders might not be processed due to some circumstances. Also please understand that prices are subject to change without prior notice due to tax consumption.
17
Nov
SIAM SHADE Goodies!
Found this on the special link of SIAM SHADE’s official website.
These items are for sale on Nov. 18th, 1:00PM at the concert’s venue (in front of Budokan Stadium). They will accept payment in cash and credit card. Which one do you want?
Yahoo!!! With the help of my Japanese friend, I was able to sell my extra YUI ticket on Yahoo Japan Auction.
And today, I got my arena ticket for YUI’s concert, a chance for me to see her closer :D.
To prepare for the concert, I’m also planning to wear YUI’s Live Life and Love pick necklace
I’m really getting excited everytime I think about it!
Few more days to go and SIAM SHADE will perform ONE NIGHT live concert on Nov. 18th while YUI will be having her 1st BIG LIVE concert on Nov. 19th. Both concerts will be held at Tokyo Budoukan, and I was lucky to secure tickets for both concerts. On SIAM SHADE, I’ll be at the 2nd floor South-West No. 48... I chose SW as I believe DAITA usually is on this side of the stadium, I want to see his current gears and also how he uses his pedals during his performance :D. On the other hand, I got my advance ticket for YUI on the 2nd floor East No. 32.
Fortunately, I might have a chance to be on Arena for YUI’s concert as I was able to secure one seat at Arena Block J2 No. 20 and waiting for it to arrive this week. A chance for me to see YUI closer!!! Yey!
Once I got this arena ticket, I’ll be selling my extra YUI concert ticket within this week. So if someone around here in Japan who would be interested, please leave a comment, and I’ll tell you the details.
I’m soooo excited!
06
Nov
Cup Stacking
I was just checking some random videos from YouTube and found this:
I was really stunned with the speed and consistency of this kid. We really all have different talents.
