Dir en grey

I'm so happy!!! Dir en Grey is coming to Finland this summer! To ankkarock-festivals!!! :-) I'm going crazy here... :-o See those mens at live! 😍

Sorry for pooping out like this, but I just have to say that :D 😍
 
*_* 5 more days for my turn to see them. ^___________^ Gah! I can't wait! Nana! Lucky you! Thanks for the mini summary!
 
Diru's 10th Anniversary^^

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I don't know what to think of the album version of Clever Sleazoid.
 
Ok so today was the 2nd night of Inward Scream tour 07 and also Dir en grey's 10th anniversary. Although in all honesty you would not think it. They didn't do anything special or any old songs. It was even THE EXACT SAME SETLIST AS LAST NIGHT, but they had a lot more energy than they did last night which was a bonus. Also it's a good excuse for me to not have to rack my mind trying to do a setlist...not that I ever do have an actual setlist on any of my live reports (^_^);;.

So we got to the concert venue kind of late as we woke up late and had some errands to run before leaving for Orlando. It's a 3.5 hour drive from my friends house to Orlando. We got to the venue around 4:30. We found M who was already in the line. We went to eat at the HOB restuarant and then got in the line where M was, she was about the 60th group of people in line.

We decided early on in the line that we wanted to go for Balconey instead of the pit. Which later on we came to find was a good idea. So when they opened the doors we took our time and bought our merch as I didnt buy anything last night....although I am pissed because I lost the wristband I JUST bought tonight but oh well I will buy it a Baltimore. Also a new item of Merch that was not there yesterday was an OLD Dir en grey MANGA called Deadly Claris. Its written in Japanese so I cant read it but hopefully I can scan it one day and someone will a scanlation (Pretty Pretty Please). They were only selling the first volume. I don't know if they will ever sell the second volume or if it even came out....it said the release date for volume 2 was 12/2003. Yea its JUST THAT OLD. But M never heard ANYTHING about it.

So we go upstairs and find a NICE spot on the Balcony the HOB is kind of cool in that the railing is a Bar and has stools and everything to sit upon. We had a very nice view of the stage. The 1st balcony was used as a VIP section so we had to go to the second balcony, You could still see well from there, and you still had a stool to sit on,

The opening bands came on, and as I said before EMO and SPAZZ. But Kaoru from Diru liked the second band Fair to Midland, because we can actually see him standing on the back of the stage watching and he was really rocking out to it too. He was there for at least half the set.

So then Dir come on with G.D.S and the crowd goes nuts. 2 girls had to be pulled out of the crowd in the 1ST SONG. With a Total of 13 girls being pulled out within the FIRST 5 songs and then a total of like 20+ girls being pulled out (YES I COUNTED at least up to the 20's then it got boring). Last night no one (at least on Die's side was pulled out), having survived a Japanese pit I didnt it think it looked bad, but my friend is a HEAVY asthmatic and I know she would have had an asthma attack for sure.

Some interesting things about the members. Being at the top gave us a grade chance to see Shinya with no obstructions. If you are standing in the pit he is kind of hard to see. But from the balcony you can really see him go at the drums, and he is just AMAZING really and truly. Die had a Bury Your Dead shirt on, he didnt change it for the encore. He was also a lot more into it than he was last night, last night he was sortta kinda dead lol. Kaoru came to the front a few times and even stood in front of Kyo's stand and played for a bit. Toshiya was like all over the place and at one time even slid across the stage on his knees playing the bass, that was really amusing to watch. Kyo fishhooked and scratched and cut, and during DEAD TREE, OMG he was playing with the fans like truly, at first he started cutting himself, then he started pulling his pants lower on his hips teasing us. And then he actually LOL no LIE turned around and hit and then picked his *** like he was picking out a wedgie...HILARIOUS like seriously I started laughing SO hard and I am not sure but I think M screamed out something like Slap that *** like a pony...? Did you M? She says it's the first time he did that ever, he has played with his front man parts but never his butt. Also during Dead Tree like a whole bunch of crew and the band members from the other band were watching them. Like at least 10 people were on the stage watching. And Kyo also did the bucket thing and put it on his head and the bucket said Rape Me...and my thoughts was I am kind of against rape...but for Kyo you know if thats what you want....lolz

After the concert we went and walked around Downtown Disney and then left, and we arrived back to my friends house at like 3 in the morning. Everyone was so tired, its not a very long drive a 3.5 hours but we were so tired that we each drove 1 hour. I took first shift while they slept, then James, then Danielle finished it. And then bed. James was so tired he was supposed to go back to his house but he ended up spending the night at Danielles.


Merch 2 T-Shirts $25 each
Dogtags 10
Wristband 10
Poster 10
CDs and DVDs
 
I was at the orlando show also I was infront of nana in line. I was in the pit in the front and people were pushing like crazy. I was completely crushed thankfully I was taller then everyone so I got air. By the end of the night I was soaking in sweat and not all of it was mines (eww) and I had peoples hair all over me and in my mouth. The first band was alot better then the second. The second band was god awful.

Nothing else to say that hasnt already been said except Kyo spat water on me twice. And Toshiya also threw water into the crowd that splashed on me.

Kyo semi did his little sexy dance but it wasnt as good as when I saw them at the Wiltern. No touching himself or anything.

The thing that truly sux about DEG now is no interaction between each other and you only get emotion from Kyo. I look at footage from their earlier days they would smile and interact with each other but its not like that anymore. Perhaps they should call it quits.
 
^ LoL they've definitely become more serious throughout the years...but I still think they put on quite a show.

Nana: thanks for the info. I think i'll stay away from the pit then....I don't want to get messed up lol. And did you hear anything about buying the pre-sale and getting a chance to meet the band? Do you know how that works?
 
What exactly is being said in the chant for G.D.S.?

Also, a lot of the interacting they used to do was mostly fanservice. I think Dir en grey is leaving that sort of thing to bands like Gazette and Alice Nine.
 
Im not talking about fanservice. I am talking about like Kaoru and Die play back to back and smiling. Or Kaoru coming up to Kyo and Kyo putting the mic infront of Kaorus face so he can sing. Stuff like that doesnt happen anymore.

And something else I would like to address. I personally will never attend another DEG show atleast in this country. Why? Because this is the second show that I was treated like dirt. At the Wiltern everybody and their mother (literally) was skipping and nobody said anything. So I decided to follow. Guess who they called security on? Me because I was byself and everybody else who skipped was in a group so people decided not to bother them.

Now at Orlando I was sitting at a table and some guy who use to be on this forum and his buddies asked if they could sit I said find. They became fast friends with people at another table. So a group was formed security told us to line up. I decided to stay behind the people I was sitting at the table with. They made there way upfront I followed. Guess who got b*tched at? Me!

Apparently if you go to a DEG show by yourself you decide to be a follower you will be treated like garbage.
 
@nana: !!!! I didn't know you were going to the orlando show!! I WAS THERE! GAH. I was in the pit though... And it was a good idea to stay in the balcony... cus people were asses. But my view of Kyo was nice. Epecially when he pulled down his pants a bit *_*

I didn't get to see Shinya until he came out to throw his drumsticks. Anyway though, amazing show.

was it just me... or did the lead singer of the first emo band stay on the side of the stage the whole time diru was out? It seemed like he was laughing or smiling at some points! And the drummer of the first band was scary... his eyes had a creepy look... whatever.

@Placebo: You were there too!? I was in the front as well! I was right in the middle though.

I saw interaction... yeah they didn't smile at eachother... but when Kyo was on his stand, Toshiya came up next to him and started rocking out. Seemed like they were interacting.. but maybe thats just me *shrug* There wasn't A LOT of interaction... which was sad.

I'm sorry you were treated badly. There were A LOT of skippers. It was getting me a bit angry. One of my friends actually confronted the girls that skipped and we ended up back in front. It seemed like a lot of it was just shuffling and confusion. I dunno.


@Saishu: I believe it's "Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill!" At least thats what we were chanting. Could be wrong though. Either way it really gets you pumped.

BTW! They set up the stage with the cutains OPEN! So we got to see roadies tuning and putting out stuff and taking off the drum tarp thing. Is that a normal thing for Dir en grey? Is it a Japanese thing? Or was it just a screw up? Just wondering...

I really liked it though. It gets the crowd excited and it was interesting to watch.


I bought the manga, it seems pretty cool. I had to laugh at the cover. I'm sure the red head is Die, but is the guy with black hair Toshiya or Kaoru? I say Toshiya, but my friend disagrees with me.
 
Placebo said:
Im not talking about fanservice. I am talking about like Kaoru and Die play back to back and smiling. Or Kaoru coming up to Kyo and Kyo putting the mic infront of Kaorus face so he can sing. Stuff like that doesnt happen anymore.
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Well I know they did things like that as recent as the It Withers and Withers tour, but I think what plays a major part in how the band acts is the music. For some reason, especially after hearing Marrow of a Bone, I just can't imagine the guys smiling or goofing around on stage anymore.
 
I went in the balcony not because I didn't want to be in the pit, because I love the pit I really do. But because if I cant get 1st or 2nd row then I dont want to be in the pit. We got to the venue late, so we knew it wasnt possible to get to the front so we went to the balcony. I was front row at Ft. Laud and when I go to the Baltimore show I will probally be Front Row again. For New York I havent decided what time I want line up. But I think I might go in the Balcony.
 
^aW that sucks. You should go by yourself. I would. Usually when i'm at a concert i'm in my own little world anyway and I don't even interact much with my friends. I might grab their arm once in a while but eH....you don't need someone to be with to enjoy the music.
 
the actual concert part will be fine .. but the waiting before, and once theyv finished playing will be a bit dull ... i gues ill just get there later than i originally wanted to ... i wont get the greatest spot .. oh well, i decided im not missing them just cause iv got no one to go with anymore!! itl just be me, myself, and i this time!
 
I went by myself and struck up conversations with random people. Lots of people did it even those in groups went off to talk to people they didnt know.
 
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PANTS said:
Sorry! I didn't mean for it to sound that way! I'm just saying... four seems like a lot compared to two... sorry if I sounded mean.
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XDDDDDDDD OMG No you didn't sound mean you're just freaking lucky is all ^_^ If anyone sounded mean it was probably me XD

LOL I'm really excited, but at the same time I'm nervous. My mom and aunt are taking me (I can't drive :eek:) so I'm like REALLY worried about what they're going to think (esp. about fishhooking) XD Yikes.
 
im still going to go, thank u precious4e and placebo .. u both made me realise i was being kinda stuped, ill just meet some random people there, and have fun .... its the music that counts anyways...

LOL I'm really excited, but at the same time I'm nervous. My mom and aunt are taking me (I can't drive ) so I'm like REALLY worried about what they're going to think (esp. about fishhooking) XD Yikes.
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i just leave that out when my mum asks .. but i gues thats kinda hard to to do when theyr coming with u! good luck, i hope they dont freak out!
im happy i dont have to drive to get to the venue, i hate car rides .... i get annoyed with other drivers if im driving, and bored out of my mind if im not .. so i hope ur car ride is good too!!!
 
I think it's amazing. It's heavier and his voice is different. Some ppl say "I don't like it, blah blah blah", but then again I love heavier things :)
 
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But yeah, Marrow of a Bone is fantastic -- I already like it tons more than Withering to Death. My only complaint is that I still prefer the single version of Clever Sleazoid. I know they had to re-record it to match the production style of the album but... oh well. Still a great song.
Conceived Sorrow and Namamekashiki Ansoku, Tamerai ni Hohoemi are beautiful.
And I swear Kyo is saying "OOGA BOOGA BOOGA" at the end of Lie Buried with A Vengeance. It's absolutely hilarious even though it probably isn't supposed to be.
 
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^ ahah oh gosh all this talk about the album makes me want to listen to it. I might since I want to know the songs before the show but....eH maybe i'll dl it later.
 

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