INORAN fulfilled a promise to old friends as he made his way back to Taiwan.
The crowd was buzzing with excitement as they filed into the small live house. Many fans were already dressed in the fashionable tour T-shirts and it was clear everyone was looking forward to meeting INORAN again. As the opening SE played, riling up the fans, chants of “INO-RAN! INO-RAN!” built up until the venue was filled with noise. However, INORAN’s support band appeared on stage first. They were well received by the enthusiastic crowd as they played The beginning and the end, but the loudest screams were reserved for INORAN when he casually walked on stage. The guitarist looked classy in a black shirt and jeans that made his blond hair appear particularly bright.
INORAN picked up his acoustic guitar and hands were immediately flung into the air for Cheval's palace is here. With fog pouring across the small stage, the beautiful song created a mystical atmosphere and the crowd was thrilled. During I'll, INORAN took up the mic and got everyone jumping. However, a few problems that would plague INORAN the entire night became noticeable when the guitar and drums drowned out his singing. It didn’t affect the performance too much, though INORAN seemed visibly annoyed. However, he continued to lavish attention on the fans, waving at them in a cute fashion.
After a quick MC, the band launched into Felicidad. The slower pace and raw emotion of the song charmed the audience. During the bass solo, INORAN hid behind the bassist, Toshihiro Nara, allowing him to take the spotlight for the moment. Without pausing, I swear began with INORAN trading his guitar for the microphone. The ringing, pretty ballad was played under warm red lights, and INORAN seemed intent on doing his best, shooting playful looks into the crowd quite often. A soft piano SE ended the song on a gentle note, and it transitioned smoothly to Between eyes #1. DJ Bass directed the deep, exotic sound under muted blue lights.
Eventually, the instrumental track turned into the chirping SE that signaled the beginning of Sennenka. Fans waved their hands to the gorgeous melody as though in a trance. Senneka easily pulled everyone into a rolling journey through another reality, and INORAN had everyone under his spell right up to the final line, which he sang a capella. Before the screams of the crowd had even faded, Hydrangea started. Sharp, Spanish-style acoustic guitar playing by Yoshitsugu Nakamura sank the venue into the dark world of a nightclub. The sensual beat had the crowd swaying, and the dainty, quick piano melody teased everyone by emphasizing the tangled whispers and heated rhythm.
INORAN picked up his guitar again during the second MC, then led the band into Walk along. During the middle of the song, his voice broke a little on a high note, INORAN put his hands together in an adorable gesture to ask for forgiveness. After Walk along, INORAN introduced his band, beginning with the DJ. DJ Bass carefully recited some Chinese and the crowd cheered him on for his efforts. Both Nara and Nakamura received sincere applause as well, while the DJ drew more laughter with his introduction of programmer Daisuke Kikuchi and drummer Ken Shibuya. Then, INORAN showed off two Pleased to meet you tour towels that had been signed by fans and thanked them for the gift.
With the crowd joyful at being acknowledged, the band began 9th. The high tempo soon had everyone jumping up and down, and INORAN took the opportunity to wander to the edges of the stage. The problem with the sound system reared its ugly head once more, but it wasn’t able to ruin the carefree feeling. The energy carried over into Unstoppable. INORAN led everyone in clapping to the beat, and fans waved their hands happily to the light, lively song. Nara and Nakamura met at the middle of the stage and cheerfully played facing each other while INORAN interacted with the fans at the corners of the stage. During the guitar solo, INORAN urged the fans to cheer louder for Nakamura.
Towards the end of the song, INORAN’s microphone seemed to fail him. The fans instantly rushed to his aid, singing "da la la" even more loudly than before, and INORAN showed his appreciation through gestures and shouts of "more, more!" As the song ended, the band left the stage so the technical problem could be addressed, but they managed to return just minutes later to the crowd’s delight. INORAN decided to redo Unstoppable, and this time around, the sound quality seemed much better. Whatever problems there had been were forgotten as INORAN let loose on stage, and the fans responded to his energy with passion.
For Determine, INORAN took out his electric guitar. The hard, heavy beat had a few fans headbanging along. During Rightaway, the crowd clapped along to the beach rock style beat. The song’s rebellious attitude swept everyone along, and fans screamed ecstatically as INORAN held a short guitar duel with Nakamura. Afterward, INORAN took up a shiny black guitar that seemed to impress many fans. Under glowing green lights, he played raize, and his heartfelt, genuine joy was definitely transmitted to everyone present. Near the end of the song, INORAN teased the crowd by kissing his finger and pressing it to Nakamura’s cheek, eliciting laughter and cheers.
Let me down was the last song, and INORAN put aside his guitar to sing his heart out. The fans mostly stayed silent to take it all in, but eagerly sang "let me down" for INORAN each and every time. As soon as the song ended, INORAN gave an abrupt goodbye and left the stage with his band. Chants for an encore immediately sprang up, and after a few minutes, INORAN returned to the stage. However, it was only to say good bye once again - after saying "I love you," he blew a kiss to the crowd and the live was truly over.
Though there were some problems throughout the entire concert, they only served to show how much INORAN’s fans love him as they supported him, undaunted. INORAN, in turn, returned their affection: he spoke to everyone as though they were old friends, and the entire concert had a very intimate, relaxed feeling. The name of the live - Pleased to meet you again - came true to every effect, and everyone should have the chance to experience such a wonderful time with INORAN.
Set List
01 The beginning and the end
02 Cheval's palace is here
03 I'll
04 Felicidad
05 I swear
~ Between eyes #1 ~
06 Sennenka
07 Hydrangea
08 Walk along
09 9th
10 Unstoppable
11 Determine
12 Rightaway
13 raize
14 Let me down
