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This is a translation of the BACK STAGE section from Gackt Live Tour 2005 DIABOLOS ～哀婉の詩～ website. The site was taken a few months after the tour ended. All the posts come with a picture as well, but I will not be posting those pictures on this website (since we've made a rule about not posting any pictures from the internet which are not scanned by ourselves). However, you can read the translations on my livejournal, where I've kept all the original pictures that come with the backstage blog entries.
All the blog entries are translated by Sweiled. I have decided to follow the original sentence structure, so you might need to read the entire paragraph to understand the meaning of a particular sentence.
1. Please DO NOT take my translations or publish them elsewhere without my permission. Please kindly link back if you want, but DO NOT copy and paste them.
September 16, 2005
One more week!!
Next week on Friday the 23rd is the start of Gackt Live TOUR 2005 DIABOLOS ～哀婉の詩～!!
And the new album, “DIABOLOS”, will also be released on the 21st (Tuesday) before the tour starts.
What kind of Gackt World will be revealed (to us) this time?
Everyone, please look forward to the live as well as the new album ☆☆☆
Posted by Dears Staff: 12:26 PM
September 22, 2005
It’s one day late… (^_^;)
The new album DIABOLOS was finally released yesterday.
Everyone, have you listened to it yet?
At last, Gackt Live Tour 2005 DIABOLOS ～哀婉の詩～ will start tomorrow; the first live will be in 戸田市文化会館. [1]
Those who are coming to the live, listen to [the music] carefully (lit. brightly/clearly) and let (your emotions) rise (with it).★★★(^ω^*))((*^ω^)
It is a real pity for those who are not going and those unable to go, ( but) please listen to the CD and immerse yourself in the “Gackt world”.
And today is the release date of “素晴らしきかな人生３”!!
We’ll have to check it out too~+ﾟ*｡:ﾟ+(人*´∀｀)+ﾟ:｡*ﾟ+.
Posted by Dears Staff: 12:39 PM
Note:
[1] Toda-shi Bunka Kaikan, Saitama.
September 26, 2005
9.23戸田市文化会館 (Toda-shi Bunka Kaikan)
After the end of the first performance.
The members watching the video of the day's live in the dressing room [1]
Posted by Dears Staff: 02:56 PM
Note:
[1] 楽屋 gakuya: dressing room; green room; backstage
September 26, 2005
DIABOLOS Tour Goods
The Tour Goods page has been uploaded.
As usual, there are a lot of wonderful goods available. (^ω^*))((*^ω^)
I’m thinking of explaining (lit. introducing) all the goods one by one on this blog in the future. ☆
Posted by Dears Staff: 08:36 PM
September 27, 2005
Gackt Panel Exhibition
I took the break in the tour as an opportunity to visit the Gackt Panel Exhibition in Shinseido!
For details of the shop opening, please visit Dears website
or take a look at the Gackt mail magazine sent out today. [1]
Posted by Tour Staff: 06:57 PM
Note:
[1] There are 11 shops in total.
●DISK INNルミネ立川店
●ルミネ新宿店
●北千住店
●カルチェ5柏店
●池袋アルパ店
●八王子東急スクウェア店
●名古屋店
●天王寺Mio店
●博多店
●カルチェ5仙台店
●横浜ジョイナス店
September 29, 2005
9.28神奈川県民県立ホール(Kanagawa Kenritsu Kenmin Hall)
The first performance was over.
Today we’ll be going to the same hall for the second performance.
The hall happens to be near a famous sight-seeing area in Yokohama.
Those who are coming today, do check out the night scenes on your way home.
You might have +ﾟ*｡:ﾟ+ an even better +ﾟ:｡*ﾟ+. memory of the live then.
゜＊ﾎﾟｯ(●´з｀●)(●´ε｀●)ﾎﾟｯ＊゜
Posted by Dears Staff: 12:25 PM
September 29, 2005
9.28神奈川県民県立ホール (Kanagawa Kenritsu Kenmin Hall) ②
↑ The schedules of the events are also (written) clearly on the leaflets found in the hall. (* >ω<)
It is only natural of course, but (seeing that) made me a little happy ☆☆☆
I didn’t expect it to be (written) so clearly. (*^^)v
Posted by Dears Staff: 12:41 PM
Note: The leaflets have details on who is performing on a particular date.
September 30, 2005
9.29神奈川県立県民ホール (Kanagawa Kenritsu Kenmin Hall)
Yokohama’s night scenery as seen from the hall.
You can see only half of the Ferris Wheel in the photo,
But we got a great view of it from the car on our way home.
Felt like we were healed (by it) somehow +ﾟ*｡:ﾟ+(人*´∀｀)+ﾟ:｡*ﾟ+.
Tomorrow is the live in 千葉県文化会館. [1]
Posted by Dears Staff: 11:31 AM
NOTE:
[1] Chiba-ken Bunka Kaikan
October 03, 2005
10.1千葉県文化会館 (Chiba-ken Bunka Kaikan)
It was a fine day on Saturday; and I went to Chiba-ken Bunka Kaikan!! [1]
The imposing triangular door [2] in the main entrance of the big hall took me by surprise.
I tried to take a clear shot of the audiences’ face as they were walking out of the hall after the performance.
Everybody seems very satisfied with the performance
and looking at that makes me feel happy. [3] ＊ﾎﾟｯ(･´з`･)(･´ε｀･)ﾎﾟｯ＊゜
Today is the live in Omiya Sonic City Hall.
It’s about time I head out for the hall.
Posted by Dears Staff: 01:15 PM
Translated by: Sweiled
NOTE:
[1] This is his fifth live on 1st October 2005.
[2] 三角扉 I believe it could also mean three doors? Because I’ve never seen a triangular door before… @@
[3] He said, “When I look at the customer’s satisfied expression, ｺｯﾁまがなんだか楽しくなれました”. I have no idea what kocchi ma ga nan da ka means, so I’ve taken the whole phrase out for now. If anyone knows what it means, please help me out.
October 12, 2005
Gackt’s cell phone
Today is the first performance in Sendai Sunplaza.
I think the live should be coming to an end right about now.
That picture above is of Gackt’s personal cell phone.
Before this, it was the cell phone strap from last year’s tour goods,
but now it’s the key holder from this year’s tour goods
that he has attached to his cell phone.
Seems like the one that Gackt likes is the BLACKSTONE version!?
Everyone, why don’t you try attaching
your own favourite (Gackt) key holder to your cell phone as well?
Posted by Dears Staff: 09:03 PM
October 17, 2005
10/17（月）石川厚生年金会館 (Ishikawa Kousei Nenkin Kaikan)
Today is the live in Ishikawa. The concert will start in just a short while..
Gackt’s room for today ↓↓
Posted by Tour Staff: 06:23 PM
Note: It reads "B 楽屋" (dressing room/backstage) Gackt Room DIABOLOS
October 19, 2005
In the middle of the tour
This is the truck we are using for this (year’s) live.
It might pass by your neighbourhood!?
Posted by Tour Staff: 01:36 PM
October 23, 2005
10/23山口市民会館 (Yamaguchi Shimin Kaikan)
Today is the live in Yamaguchi Civic Hall.
We’ll be (reaching) the Hall soon.
Posted by Tour Staff: 09:54 AM
October 24, 2005
Additional (information) of the Yamaguchi performance
This is a view of the audiences’ seats, as seen from the stage in Yamaguchi Civic Hall.
This is what it looks like to Gackt and the members up on the stage.
All the people who came to Yamaguchi, did you manage to have a good time?
Posted by Tour Staff: 02:27 PM
October 31, 2005
10/31（Monday）松山市民会館 (Matsuyama Shimin Kaikan)
Outside doing warm-ups (lit. moving their bodies) in the middle of the tour.
It’s far from the camera, but they look like they are having fun, aren’t they?
Posted by Tour Staff: 05:05 PM
November 01, 2005
The 2nd part of tour truck
The second photo of the tour truck.
This time, I tried taking it from the front. It’s still amazing nonetheless, isn’t it?
(Check out) the space between the truck and the tree in front. A pro indeed!
Posted by Tour Staff: 02:15 PM
November 09, 2005
This here is abuse of authority!
(Our) hair grows (long) every time we are on tour.
But because we have hairstylist(s) (in our team), we got them to cut our hair for us. This is Manager Y (getting his hair cut).
Actually, we had our pants shortened for us as well.
Posted by Tour Staff: 04:57 PM
Note: Please note that it wasn't the hairstylist who helped them shorten their pants, but probably someone from the costume department. They were talking about "staff" in general for the last sentence. ^^
November 15, 2005
11/12、13 Hokkaido Kousei Nenkin Kaikan
We went to Hokkaido Kousei Nenkin Kaikan a few days ago! [1]
Seems like the first snow came just before we reached there...
Winter has arrived...
Posted by Tour Staff: 09:53 PM
November 15, 2005
The tired staff team
Moving from Sapporo to Hakodate
You are all tired, aren’t you? (laughs)
The long trip has been difficult! [1] Keep it up!
Posted by Tour Staff: 10:07 PM
Note:
[1] Otsukare sama desu is something you would say to your co-worker (or really anyone else >__>) when you’ve finished your work for the day. It’s a sign of appreciation; something you would say when acknowledging someone’s work.
November 16, 2005
11/16 Fukushima-ken Bunka Center
An old lady from the bento shop in the Hall (we’ll be performing at) today.
She gave me such a lonely (deserted) look.. [1]
This is one (of many) scenes you see in the Hall.
Posted by Tour Staff: 07:54 PM
November 22, 2005
11/21(Mon) Okinawa Convention Center
The photo of the entrance to yesterday’s Okinawa Convention Center.
It was the first Okinawa live Gackt job ever did.
Did everyone have a good time?
Posted by Tour Staff: 10:25 PM
November 29, 2005
11/29 (Tuesday) Oita iichiko Grand Theater
In the staff’s dressing room
Gackt having fun [1] competing against the staff in a race game on PSP.
Posted by Tour Staff: 05:47 PM
Note:
[1] 興じる (kyoujiru) to amuse oneself; to make merry
December 02, 2005
12/2 (Fri) Fukuoka Sun Palace, 2nd Day
A scene you see often near the dressing room. (gakuya: backstage; dressing room)
Because the time that the staff and the members have to eat the hot meal [warmed meal] is limited,
we will miss it if we don’t hurry.
Posted by Tour Staff: 07:01 PM
December 04, 2005
12/4（Sun）Kagoshima Shimin Bunka Hall part 1
A white board you see often in the concert venues. Contact information and appointments aplenty!
It seems like there is a note written by Ju-ken-san this time!
And crammed to the extent that it has to be written on the corner!
Posted by Tour Staff: 06:29 PM
December 08, 2005
12/8、9 Osaka-jo Hall
This is the view from the stage of Osaka-jo Hall.
By the way, the cameraman is standing on the exact spot where Gackt stands.
This is how it looks like to Gackt.
Posted by Tour Staff : 04:25 PM
December 09, 2005
The path Gackt took
This is the path they took to enter the Hall, starting from Gackt, followed by the members and the staff.
The stone wall in Osaka-jo Hall is impressive, isn’t it?
Posted by Tour Staff : 10:34 AM
December 10, 2005
Osaka-jo Hall After the end of barashi
The beautiful stage has already been taken down.
Everyone, up next is Tokyo Dome.
Posted by Tour Staff: 04:40 PM
December 23, 2005
12/23（Fri）At last, tomorrow...
Finally, one more day till the Dome live.
Everybody, let's go! [1]
Posted by Tour Staff : 03:49 PM
Translated by: Sweiled
Note:
[1] Ganbaru: to persist; to insist on; to stand firm; to try one's best
December 24, 2005
12/24（Sat）Tokyo Dome！！
Finally! Finally! This day is really here!
We are in the middle of preparations in the Dome right now...
We'll be uploading more photos later! Please wait a little longer (lit. for the time being).
Posted by Tour Staff : 04:14 PM
January 24, 2006
12/24 (Sat) Concert
(During the) encore of 12 Gatsu no Love Song. The lights everybody waved and the feathers were illusionary.
Posted by Tour Staff : 05:38 PM
12/24 (Sat) Concert
It’s really over... Thank you very much, everyone!
Posted by Tour Staff : 05:39 PM
Additional
The tired Manager Y after the end of the concert.
Posted by Tour Staff : 05:39 PM
Notes:
[1] "mi o ouwareru": could mean either that they were ousted, or that they ousted themselves from the world. Either way, they were driven out as a result of those outside forces that were trying to use their powers and that were afraid of their powers.
[2] "yami no jyuunin": literally, resident/inhabitant of the dark. The phrase "Darkside Inhabitants" is used as a label for Gackt's h-darts jewelry line.
[3] "horobi": ruin; perish; destroy.
[4] "chi o nokosu": save the blood, in the sense of setting it aside or leaving it behind.
Source: July 2005, H-darts
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