Live Report

BEE-315 live at Omotesandou FAB

23/02/2008 2008-02-23 12:00:00 JaME Author: Non-Non

BEE-315 live at Omotesandou FAB

Review of Punk-rock trio BEE-315's last performance of 2007 on December 29th at Omotesandou FAB.


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Christmas was over, and the fashionable streets of Omotesandou were already decked out in New Year decorations. In the live house, fans wearing mostly black winter clothes were talking about their holiday plans, countdown performances for the end of the year, which shrines and New Year sales they would be going to. For the night's performance, three 3-piece bands were scheduled to play - for this reason the title of the event was TRI-FORCE, and BEE-315 were first on the playlist.

RIU appeared wearing a black polo shirt had a white bass, KAWASAKI was in a long sleeve T shirt had a green guitar with an iridescent strap, and KENTALOW was half naked (as usual). "Let’s enjoy our last live this year together!" they called, starting out with Kachoufuugetsu. KAWASAKI plugged his guitar in, and Just On My Way started. RIU sang, waving his straight blond hair, and fans swayed their bodies rhythmically to the music. KAWASAKI showed off his guitar solo in Way of Life, and fans raised their hands and clapped, calling "Oi! Oi!" to the fast beat. During Fallin', red lights flashed, KENTALOW played a fast, sharp drum-line, and KAWASAKI showed off his guitar solo to fans who were jumping excitedly to the music. RIU took softer vocals to ballad Shunkashuutou, and his gentle voice deeply moved the audience’s souls. Fans swayed their bodies and sang together with him. In comparison to their first lives after the release of their current album, fans were much more receptive to their music.

"We three bands are so happy today that we had a great time in our dressing room. We're not famous in this town, but let's enjoy ourselves!" KAWASAKI said. "We'll play a song which we haven't played for a long time" There he introduced the bright upbeat song Message. KAWASAKI played sharp guitar phrases and sang like a rapper. RIU played the bass low and heavy, and shook his head wildly. Drums were added to the unison of bass and guitar, and fans jumped to the rhythm, raising their fists, and swaying their bodies. RIU played the bass with his fingers, and FREAKY STYLE started. He shouted "1! 2! 3! 4!", and fans jumped together led by him. KAWASAKI went to the front center stage, did his guitar solo, and said funny things during the song like "People generally don’t like us, but please let us be your favorites, just for today!" Fans sang with them, and jumped together, calling "Hey! Hey!" and clapping their hands. The venue was full of cheerful energy and the tension ran high.

The next song, speedy Johnny The Drunkard finished rather quickly, and soon after they said "Thank you!", human life started. "Raise your fists!" RIU called, shaking his body hard as he played. Fans raised their fists to KAWASAKI’s vocals, joining in with their shouting. The sweat of the three members on the stage was shining in the light. "Thank you for everything this past year! Please continue to support us next year too!" The last song was the upbeat STRIKE E.P.. RIU and KAWASAKI took the vocals in turns, and the fans sang and raised their hands all together. When the song finished, the three members wished everyone a happy New Year and quickly left the stage.


Set list:

Kachoufuugetsu
Just On My Way
Way of Life
Fallin'
Shunkashuutou
Message
Where did they go?
FREAKY STYLE
Johnny The Drunkard
human life
STRIKE E.P.
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