2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!!
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2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!! (2004 嵐！ いざッ、Now Tour!!) is the video
release of Japan
ese boyband Arashi
which documented their 2004 summer concert tour in conjunction with the promotion and release of their album, Iza, Now!
. The DVD
was released on January 1, 2005.
The DVD will be re-released by avex Taiwan on 14th Aug 2009 .
on August 3, 2004. Backstage footages of Arashi arrival and departure from every venue on the tour were also included in Disc 2. The MC, a customary short talk during the intermission
, was also included which exhibit Arashi natural sense of humor and camaraderie.
Typical of any Johnny's concerts, Iza Now Tour included extravagant sets
and stage design. The main stage
consist of a large half globe
structure that opens up for Arashi's entrance to new songs or different sets while huge LED
screens displayed close-ups of the performances or graphics as added effect. The small adjoining walkway
were constructed of inflatable
material that made them bounce while walking on it. There was also a concave walkway that was at eye level with a part of the arena
area audience. Raising platforms and cranes
were also used so that the Arashi members will be able to get closer to the audience on the second floor.
Variety of themes can be observed for different parts of the set list. The first set of performance (Overture, Jam, Gori Muchuu, Pikanchi and Pikanchi Double) were presented in futuristic themed wardrobes in addition with use of pyrotechnics
and lights. The setting changed dramatically to an African safari
like set for Horizon, accompanied by an army of camouflaged Johnny's Junior (back up dancers). The songs for this set (Horizon, Dangan-Liner and Nemuranai Karada) were remixed
in accordance with the African theme.
Performance of Lucky Man right to Eyes With Delight was done in a laid back manner. Eyes With Delight was recorded in multiple angles focusing on each member plus one edited shots of all of them together.
Strumming of a Spanish guitar commenced the beginning of a new rendition of Tomadoi Nagara
in a slower beat and acoustic Spanish
influenced sound. The beautiful ballad was performed with images of Spain
reflected on the screen in the background. Kimi Wa Sukoshimo Warukunai which was a pure pop song was upgraded with flamenco
beat resulting to a fresh new arrangement. Arashi who were dressed in dark magenta suits with lace finishing, danced the flamenco while the fangirls screamed in approval.
After the solos by Ninomiya and Matsujun, Arashi performed a rock remixed version of their hit song "A Day in Our Life". An energetic dance performance of "RIGHT BACK TO YOU" follows. The dance was performed on an elevated stage. The set of songs after that consist of happy songs setting the mood before they bid their farewells.
influenced dance sequel was choreographed by Ohno himself and backed up by Mad. His amazing performing skill was in full display with intricate and fast dance moves executed in sync to the beat of the music while also hitting the notes perfectly.
Johnny's as well as typical public perception towards idols. Pyrotechnics was used at the end of the performance.
album but was performed as a solo by Masaki Aiba
.
, also known as Konseki, is a song composed by Kazunari Ninomiya
and was performed throughout the whole 'Iza, Now !' concert tour. It is the first Ninomiya composed song which has an official release. Admittedly due to feeling self-conscious of his work, he begged the staff
not to include the performance on DVD.
Note: The song is recorded entirely in Japanese
, and inaccuracies in translation are inevitable.
The title of the song was initially thought to be pronounced as Konseki which is the literal pronunciation of the kanji
used. Ninomiya later clarified in Baystorm that the title of the song is to be read as Kako which means "scar". The song tells a sad story of love loss with lyrical metaphors and imagery. Old Japanese words were also used thus giving a more poetic feel to it.
A studio recorded version was aired on Ninomiya's radio show, Baystorm at Bay FM. The song was also performed live with acoustic guitar on Mago Mago Arashi
(variety program hosted by Arashi) as a present to the grandparents that hosted the mago mago (grandchildren).
1 2 3 4 5 Satoshi Ohno
, Sho Sakurai
, Masaki Aiba
, Kazunari Ninomiya
and Jun Matsumoto
solo songs, respectively.
6 In addition to a normal view of the track, the DVD featured a five multi-angle option.
Disc 2
Video
Video is the technology of electronically capturing, recording, processing, storing, transmitting, and reconstructing a sequence of still images representing scenes in motion.- History :...
release of Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese boyband Arashi
Arashi
is a Japanese boy band formed under the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates, which announced the formation of the group on November 3, 1999 in Honolulu, Hawaii...
which documented their 2004 summer concert tour in conjunction with the promotion and release of their album, Iza, Now!
Iza, Now!
is the fourth studio album of Japanese boy band Arashi. The album was released in two editions: a regular edition and a limited editions. Though the two editions contains the same tracks, only the limited edition contained a booklet and a DVD containing five music videos chosen by fans.-Album...
. The DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
was released on January 1, 2005.
The DVD will be re-released by avex Taiwan on 14th Aug 2009 .
History and highlights
The DVD was shot at their concert at Yokohama ArenaYokohama Arena
is an indoor sporting arena located in Yokohama, Japan. The capacity of the arena is 17,000 and was opened in 1989. The arena was modeled after US sports venue Madison Square Garden in New York City. It is a five minute walk from the closest subway station, Shin-Yokohama Station on the JR/Yokohama...
on August 3, 2004. Backstage footages of Arashi arrival and departure from every venue on the tour were also included in Disc 2. The MC, a customary short talk during the intermission
Intermission
An intermission or interval is a recess between parts of a performance or production, such as for a theatrical play, opera, concert, or film screening....
, was also included which exhibit Arashi natural sense of humor and camaraderie.
Typical of any Johnny's concerts, Iza Now Tour included extravagant sets
Set construction
Set construction is the process by which a set designer works in collaboration with the director of a production to create the set for a theatrical, film or television production...
and stage design. The main stage
Stage (theatre)
In theatre or performance arts, the stage is a designated space for the performance productions. The stage serves as a space for actors or performers and a focal point for the members of the audience...
consist of a large half globe
Globe
A globe is a three-dimensional scale model of Earth or other spheroid celestial body such as a planet, star, or moon...
structure that opens up for Arashi's entrance to new songs or different sets while huge LED
LEd
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screens displayed close-ups of the performances or graphics as added effect. The small adjoining walkway
Walkway
In US English, a walkway is a composite or umbrella term for all engineered surfaces or structures which support the use of trails. These include sidewalks, footbridges, stiles, stairs, ramps, paseos or tunnels...
were constructed of inflatable
Inflatable
An inflatable is an object that can be inflated with a gas, usually with air, but hydrogen, helium and nitrogen are also used. One of several advantages of an inflatable is that it can be stored in a small space when not inflated, since inflatables depend on the presence of a gas to maintain their...
material that made them bounce while walking on it. There was also a concave walkway that was at eye level with a part of the arena
Arena
An arena is an enclosed area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theater, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators. The key feature of an arena is that the event space is the...
area audience. Raising platforms and cranes
Crane (machine)
A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower materials and to move them horizontally. It uses one or more simple machines to create mechanical advantage and thus move loads beyond the normal capability of...
were also used so that the Arashi members will be able to get closer to the audience on the second floor.
Variety of themes can be observed for different parts of the set list. The first set of performance (Overture, Jam, Gori Muchuu, Pikanchi and Pikanchi Double) were presented in futuristic themed wardrobes in addition with use of pyrotechnics
Pyrotechnics
Pyrotechnics is the science of using materials capable of undergoing self-contained and self-sustained exothermic chemical reactions for the production of heat, light, gas, smoke and/or sound...
and lights. The setting changed dramatically to an African safari
Safari
A safari is an overland journey, usually a trip by tourists to Africa. Traditionally, the term is used for a big-game hunt, but today the term often refers to a trip taken not for the purposes of hunting, but to observe and photograph animals and other wildlife.-Etymology:Entering the English...
like set for Horizon, accompanied by an army of camouflaged Johnny's Junior (back up dancers). The songs for this set (Horizon, Dangan-Liner and Nemuranai Karada) were remixed
Remixed
Remixed may refer to:*Remixed, an EP by Le Car*Remixed *Remixed , 2001*Remixed , 2001*Remixed *Remixed , 2003*Remixed...
in accordance with the African theme.
Performance of Lucky Man right to Eyes With Delight was done in a laid back manner. Eyes With Delight was recorded in multiple angles focusing on each member plus one edited shots of all of them together.
Strumming of a Spanish guitar commenced the beginning of a new rendition of Tomadoi Nagara
Tomadoi Nagara
is the tenth single of the Japanese boy band Arashi. The single was released in 2003 in two editions: a regular edition and a limited edition with a deluxe cover art...
in a slower beat and acoustic Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
influenced sound. The beautiful ballad was performed with images of Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
reflected on the screen in the background. Kimi Wa Sukoshimo Warukunai which was a pure pop song was upgraded with flamenco
Flamenco
Flamenco is a genre of music and dance which has its foundation in Andalusian music and dance and in whose evolution Andalusian Gypsies played an important part....
beat resulting to a fresh new arrangement. Arashi who were dressed in dark magenta suits with lace finishing, danced the flamenco while the fangirls screamed in approval.
After the solos by Ninomiya and Matsujun, Arashi performed a rock remixed version of their hit song "A Day in Our Life". An energetic dance performance of "RIGHT BACK TO YOU" follows. The dance was performed on an elevated stage. The set of songs after that consist of happy songs setting the mood before they bid their farewells.
"Top Secret"
Top Secret is a solo song sung by Satoshi Ohno. It was not released in any of their studio albums and was initially to be made exclusively for this tour. The brilliant pop-lockPopping
Popping is a street dance and one of the original funk styles that came from California during the 1960s-70s. It is based on the technique of quickly contracting and relaxing muscles to cause a jerk in the dancer's body, referred to as a pop or a hit...
influenced dance sequel was choreographed by Ohno himself and backed up by Mad. His amazing performing skill was in full display with intricate and fast dance moves executed in sync to the beat of the music while also hitting the notes perfectly.
"Anti Anti"
A solo song by Sho Sakurai with hip hop and rock influence. The song addressed his feelings towards the antiAnti
Anti may refer to:* Anti , the ferryman who carried Isis to Set's island in Egyptian mythology* Anti, or Campa, a tribe of South American Indians* ANTI – Contemporary Art Festival, a yearly international live-art festival held in Kuopio, Finland...
Johnny's as well as typical public perception towards idols. Pyrotechnics was used at the end of the performance.
"Yasashikutte Sukoshi Baka"
"Yasashikutte Sukoshi Baka" is one of the songs included in Iza, Now!Iza, Now!
is the fourth studio album of Japanese boy band Arashi. The album was released in two editions: a regular edition and a limited editions. Though the two editions contains the same tracks, only the limited edition contained a booklet and a DVD containing five music videos chosen by fans.-Album...
album but was performed as a solo by Masaki Aiba
Masaki Aiba
is a Japanese idol, singer, actor, television personality and radio host. He is a member of Japanese boy band Arashi.Aiba began his career in the entertainment industry when he joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1996 at the age of...
.
"Kako"
A solo song written by Ninomiya and performed live on the Iza now Tour., also known as Konseki, is a song composed by Kazunari Ninomiya
Kazunari Ninomiya
, often called , is a Japanese idol, singer, songwriter, actor, voice actor and radio host. He is a member of Japanese boy band Arashi and is best known to movie audiences for his portrayal as Private Saigo in the 2006 Clint Eastwood war film Letters from Iwo Jima.Ninomiya began his career in the...
and was performed throughout the whole 'Iza, Now !' concert tour. It is the first Ninomiya composed song which has an official release. Admittedly due to feeling self-conscious of his work, he begged the staff
J Storm
is a Japanese music and film company owned by Johnny & Associates. It was established on November 12, 2001, initially as a label for the Johnny's group, Arashi, after which it was named ....
not to include the performance on DVD.
Song information and structure
- Lyrics and Composed by: Kazunari Ninomiya
- Arranged by: ha-j
Note: The song is recorded entirely in Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
, and inaccuracies in translation are inevitable.
The title of the song was initially thought to be pronounced as Konseki which is the literal pronunciation of the kanji
Kanji
Kanji are the adopted logographic Chinese characters hanzi that are used in the modern Japanese writing system along with hiragana , katakana , Indo Arabic numerals, and the occasional use of the Latin alphabet...
used. Ninomiya later clarified in Baystorm that the title of the song is to be read as Kako which means "scar". The song tells a sad story of love loss with lyrical metaphors and imagery. Old Japanese words were also used thus giving a more poetic feel to it.
A studio recorded version was aired on Ninomiya's radio show, Baystorm at Bay FM. The song was also performed live with acoustic guitar on Mago Mago Arashi
Mago Mago Arashi
was a Japanese variety show that ran from April 9, 2005 to October 6, 2007 on Fuji TV. Aired from 13:00 to 13:30 , it was Arashi third variety show on Fuji TV.-Being Grandchildren for a Day:...
(variety program hosted by Arashi) as a present to the grandparents that hosted the mago mago (grandchildren).
"La Familia"
Jun Matsumoto wrote the lyrics for his solo "La Familia". The song describes his relationship with the rest of Arashi members.Track list
Disc 1- "Overture"
- "Jam"
- "PikanchiPikanchi"Pikanchi" is the ninth single of the Japanese boy band Arashi. The single was released in two editions: a regular edition with the song and its instrumental and a limited edition with ", the insert song used throughout the movie, and a deluxe cover.-Single information:Debuting at the top of the...
" - "Pikanchi DoublePikanchi Double"Pikanchi Double" is the twelfth single of the Japanese boy band Arashi. The single was released in two editions: a regular edition containing the karaoke versions of all the songs released in the single, and a limited edition with a deluxe cover art and a bonus track.-Single information:"Pikanchi...
" - "Horizon"
- "Dangan-Liner"
- "Dear My Friend"
- "Top Secret"1
- "Lucky Man"
- "Hadashi No MiraiHadashi No Mirai/Kotoba yori Taisetsu na Monois the eleventh single of the Japanese boy band Arashi and their second double A-side single. The single was released in two editions: a regular edition containing the karaoke versions of all the songs released in the single, and a limited edition with a deluxe cover art.-Single...
" - "Eyes with Delight"6
- "Unti Unti"2
- "Tomadoi NagaraTomadoi Nagarais the tenth single of the Japanese boy band Arashi. The single was released in 2003 in two editions: a regular edition and a limited edition with a deluxe cover art...
" - 3
- "Hitomi No Naka No GalaxyHitomi no Naka no Galaxy/Herois the thirteenth single of the Japanese boy band Arashi. The single was released in three editions: a regular edition containing a bonus track and karaoke versions of all the songs released in the single, and two limited editions, both containing a DVD with a music video of one of the A-side tracks...
" - 4
- "La Familia"5
- "A Day in Our Life"
- "Right Back to You"
- "Sunrise NipponSunrise Nippon/Horizon-Charts:-Sales and certifications:-Release history:-External links:* * *...
" - "Arashi"
- "Kotoba Yori Taisetsuna MonoHadashi No Mirai/Kotoba yori Taisetsu na Monois the eleventh single of the Japanese boy band Arashi and their second double A-side single. The single was released in two editions: a regular edition containing the karaoke versions of all the songs released in the single, and a limited edition with a deluxe cover art.-Single...
" - "HeroHitomi no Naka no Galaxy/Herois the thirteenth single of the Japanese boy band Arashi. The single was released in three editions: a regular edition containing a bonus track and karaoke versions of all the songs released in the single, and two limited editions, both containing a DVD with a music video of one of the A-side tracks...
" - "Kansha Kangeki Ame ArashiKansha Kangeki Ame Arashiis the fourth single of the Japanese boy band Arashi. The single was released in two editions. While both the regular edition and limited edition contains two songs and its instrumentals, the two have different covers and only the limited edition included a set of stickers.-Single...
"
1 2 3 4 5 Satoshi Ohno
Satoshi Ohno
is a Japanese idol, singer, actor, artist, and radio host. He is the lead vocalist and leader of Japanese boy band Arashi, hence his nickname ....
, Sho Sakurai
Sho Sakurai
is a Japanese idol, singer, songwriter, actor, newscaster, host and former radio host. He is a member of Japanese boy band Arashi....
, Masaki Aiba
Masaki Aiba
is a Japanese idol, singer, actor, television personality and radio host. He is a member of Japanese boy band Arashi.Aiba began his career in the entertainment industry when he joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1996 at the age of...
, Kazunari Ninomiya
Kazunari Ninomiya
, often called , is a Japanese idol, singer, songwriter, actor, voice actor and radio host. He is a member of Japanese boy band Arashi and is best known to movie audiences for his portrayal as Private Saigo in the 2006 Clint Eastwood war film Letters from Iwo Jima.Ninomiya began his career in the...
and Jun Matsumoto
Jun Matsumoto
, often called by the portmanteau nickname , is a Japanese idol, singer, actor and radio host. He is a member of Japanese boy band Arashi and is best known to Japanese television drama audiences for his portrayal as Tsukasa Dōmyōji in the Hana Yori Dango series, in which he won GQ Japan's Man Of...
solo songs, respectively.
6 In addition to a normal view of the track, the DVD featured a five multi-angle option.
Disc 2
- MC in Yokohama Arena
- Backstage: Entrance
- Backstage: Exit