The two new songs that were showcased during the Reincarnation tour and the world tour final held at the Shibuya Public Hall will be sold online as a digital single from April 25th, 2012!
"Rhapsody of Darkness"
Music and lyrics by KAMIJO
"ILLUSION"
Music and lyrics by KAMIJO
Both songs will be released through iTunes and other online distributors.
The release planned for June will celebrate the band's fifth anniversary.
Latest Bio for 2012:
2012 started with one more Japanese leg of the Holy Grail world tour hat started in July 2011 with succesful gigs in Japan, Asia, Europe and South America.
The final concert of the tour took place in February at the C.C. Lemon Hall in Shibuya (now renamed Shibuya Public Hall or Shibuya Koukaidou).
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V E R S A I L L E S
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M E M B E R S
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Kamijo vocals
Name: Yuuji Kamijou 祐之上城 Stage names: KAMIJO, SHOKI (till 1996) Birthday: July 19th 1975 Birthplace: Setagaya, Tokyo Hometown: Hiratsuka, Kanagawa prefecture Height: 172 cm Weight: 62 kg Bloodtype: O Eyesight: 0.5 & 0.5 Shoe size: 26.5 cm Clothing size: M Source of inspiration: movie soundtracks, novels Hobbies: coffee shops, watching movies, videogames Pride: his lyrics
Hizaki guitar
Stage name: HIZAKI 緋咲 Birthdate: February 17th 1979 Birthplace: Shiga prefecture Height: 168 cm Weight: 56 kg Bloodtype: AB Eyesight: less than 0.1 Shoe size: 25.5 cm Clothing size: M Source of inspiration: beautiful landscapes Hobbies: jogging Likes: beautiful things Hates: feeling bad or ugly Pets: a cat
Teru guitar
Stage name: TERU (輝) Birthday: April 10th Birthplace: Kyoto Height: 170 cm Weight: 48 kg Bloodtype: O Eyesight: 0.01/0.2 Shoe size: 26.5 cm Clothing size: S Source of inspiration: movies Hobbies: guitar practice, home recording Special skill: bunshin no jutsu Pride: his low voice Respected people: Chris Impellitteri, Dimebag Darrel, Michael Amott, Mick Harris, Shane Embury and his parents. Dream: working with Impellitteri, appearing in Young Guitar Magazine
Masashi bass
Stage name: MASASHI Full name: Miwa Masashi 三輪昌史 Birthday: April 25th Birthplace: Aichi prefecture Bloodtype: O
Yuki drums
Stage name: YUKI Birthday: February 18th Birthplace: Sadogashima Height: 174 cm Weight: 58 kg Bloodtype: A Eyesight: 1.2 Shoe size: 26.5 cm Clothing size: S Hobbies: drinking, meeting friends, driving Favourite drinks: whiskey, sake Favourite band: Dream Theater Favourite mangas: EDEN, Claymore, DEATH NOTE
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Jasmine You bass
Stage names: Jasmine You, Yuu 勇 Birthday: March 8th 1979 Birthplace: Aichi prefecture Height: 15 mm Weight: 5 gr Bloodtype: B Eyesight: 0.02 & 0.02 Shoe size: 25 cm Clothing size: M Hobbies: driving, motorsports, movies, watching swimming competitions Special skill: magic tricks
A to Z with Versailles -Philharmonic Quintet-
Interview - 20.01.2009 12:00
Versailles -Philharmonic Quintet- answered our questions from A to Z the day before their performance at Anime USA.
With a new addition to their band name, Versailles -Philharmonic Quintet- touched ground in the US for the second time this year to play at the Anime USA convention and a solo show in New York. On opening day of the convention, the band took some time out of their packed schedule to answer almost everything from A to Z with JaME.
Anime USA: What do you think of the convention?
All: We haven't actually done anything yet, so that's what we would like to know! (all laugh)
Beauty: What is the most beautiful thing you've seen?
TERU: Us.
Jasmine You: Yes, us.
YUKI: We are the most beautiful band in the world!
(Everyone laughs)
You all agree?
All: Yes!
Concert: Do you have any pre or post concert rituals?
KAMIJO: Not quite. As much as we'd like to, our hair, make up and getting into costume takes up all the time.
TERU: After I finish make up, what I do is listen to my music and imagine what the concert is going to be like.
HIZAKI: For me, it's the opposite of TERU. I try to concentrate and not feel high levels of tension and calm myself down.
Death: Why do you use death as a theme for your music? Is there a specific purpose?
KAMIJO: In order to think about life, there must be death.
English: You like to use English and other languages.
KAMIJO: Yes.
What appeal does using other languages in your lyrics have for you?
KAMIJO: (Thinks) I might not be able to pronounce it well, I might not know the language, nor the meaning of the word, but the image another language can give- that image is part of the sound.
Fast food: Love it or hate it?
Versailles: Fast food? (Everyone looks at HIZAKI)
HIZAKI: Kentucky Fried Chicken! KFC!
Gift: What's the most memorable gift you've received?
HIZAKI: A star, named Versailles.
A star in the sky?
All: Yes, the fans named a star Versailles for us.
HIZAKI: Tell us something about HIZAKI.
HIZAKI: What? (Laughs) Something specific, or anything?
Anything!
HIZAKI: Ah... (Flustered) Could you give me a topic? (Laughs)
How about something you like to do on your off time?
HIZAKI: I like to compose music!
Internet: How do you feel about downloads?
KAMIJO: If it's not legal downloads, I really don't like it. Legal downloads are good, but we really love our fans to see the CD jacket, too.
Jasmine You: Tell us something about Jasmine You.
Jasmine You: What about me? (Laughs)
Anything!
Jasmine You: Every time I take a bath, I always put in jasmine extract.
KAMIJO: Tell us something about KAMIJO.
KAMIJO: About me? I am the prince for all the girls in the world.
(Everyone laughs)
Language: A phrase you use a lot.
KAMIJO: Bonjour!
YUKI: (In English) Heavy metal! (makes the rock sign with hands)
Jasmine You: Jasmine You desu!
HIZAKI: (In English) Come here!
TERU: (Not paying attention) What was the question?
(Everyone laughs)
Something you say a lot.
TERU: Please wait a little bit! (Laughs)
Magic: Why did you start to do magic shows in your lives?
KAMIJO: Yeah, why? (Laughs)
Jasmine You: It's one of my hobbies.
NOBLE: How do you feel about the upcoming US release?
HIZAKI: It's a really big honor.
Opportunity: What is an opportunity you wish to have in the US?
KAMIJO: A big live house tour.
Philharmonic Quintet: Out of all the entries, how did you decide upon this combination?
KAMIJO: Philharmonic means an orchestra, quintet meaning five. Us five by ourselves as a band are a quintet, but to be philharmonics- to be a complete orchestra, we need the fans. Together, we are a Philharmonic Quintet.
Question: Something you’ve always wondered or thought about.
KAMIJO: I've always thought that I would love to meet more people.
Reliable: Who do you think is most reliable?
KAMIJO: That depends on what it is. Art and visuals, YUKI. For band sound and arrangement, HIZAKI and I. TERU is someone who watches over all of us. Jasmine You is very good when it comes to communication.
Season: What is your favorite season and why?
KAMIJO: Winter, because I like the snow.
Jasmine You: I also like the winter.
Why?
Jasmine You: Because I can wear different jackets, like leather and fur coats!
YUKI: Also the winter, because I don't like the heat (laughs).
TERU: Spring, because my birthday is in the spring!
HIZAKI: Summer.
Why summer?
HIZAKI: I just wanted to pick something different!
(Everyone laughs)
TERU: Tell us something about TERU.
TERU: I love making different things.
Unique: What makes Versailles -Philharmonic Quintet- unique?
KAMIJO: Everyone's sounds and visuals together and everything else about us makes us unique.
Versailles -Philharmonic Quintet-: Where would you like to see yourselves in three years?
HIZAKI: I would like to be in a field where all our fans will come to see us whenever we come back to the states.
YUKI: Tell us something about YUKI.
YUKI: I can cry on command!
All: (Look impressed) Really? Wow.
Zodiac: Does your personalities match your zodiac sign?
HIZAKI: We don't know much about the zodiac, but our blood types? We all match (laughs).
Hehe ~
Probably not :P
I prefer buying complete albums than single songs.
I'm sure someone will upload these songs to YouTube.
Then, I'll post them here :D
I heard they are ALL GUYS. is that true? O__O
Thankies for this topic too. *is now liking Versailles* * w *
KanxHaru-chanApr 26, 2012 5:21 AM
GOODBYE KANXHARU-CHAN
Will be leaving this account and moving to my new account,_SHINjuku.
Feel free to add my new account, if you want. ^^ See you there~!
; 3 ; I feel I shouldn't be alive. Screw you Hizaki. Why do you need to be pretty. xD
YES. >XD
GOODBYE KANXHARU-CHAN
Will be leaving this account and moving to my new account,_SHINjuku.
Feel free to add my new account, if you want. ^^ See you there~!
GOODBYE KANXHARU-CHAN
Will be leaving this account and moving to my new account,_SHINjuku.
Feel free to add my new account, if you want. ^^ See you there~!
Dear Enduring, Loyal Supporters,
We would like to announce that Versailles has decided to stop all activities by the closing of the year.
Being our 5th anniversary -- and without a clear direction heading into the future – we have decided it was in the best interest of the band and the music, our staff and supporters, in order to pursue our artistic and personal goals outside the current framework, to stop all our activities by the end of 2012.
Since the beginning the “ROSE” has played a central role, both thematically and symbolically, for Versailles. The “ROSE”, which is also the title song of their 5th anniversary single, is about birth, becoming and being – in short, their story to the world.
The band will release their farewell album September 26th and tour domestically soon afterwards. On December 20th, Versailles will have their grand finale which be performed at NHK Hall in Tokyo.
Please come and show your support to Versailles and their final journey.
July 20th, 2012
Versailles
YMN corporation
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I can't deal ;_;
I really hope that they're just going on hiatus and not dis... dis...
argh!!!
I can't even say it ;_;