my humble opinion on Kiriya-sama's first concert 'Amore e Musica'. Quatre Reves shopping. thoughts on the new Moon Troupe

it took me a few moments to realise I was not in Takarazuka. then it took me a few minutes to understand I was watching Kiriya-sama live, on the stage. it also took me several numbers to decide whether I like it or still cannot accept it. the full comprehension of what was going on came probably when the first set of numbers finished and a short break with talk session started. 'the same Kiriya-sama, the same gestures and movements, the same walk, and of course the same voice. 'tis her that I see...' I thought. and this made me comfortable and calm

I don't think there is any need for comprehensive analysis here. to start with, I would never be able to say anything bad about the concert. from general perspective, on the other hand, there was nothing I could be dissatisfied with

the concert consisted of several blocks - opening, love and music, prayer, passion, the native place of heart, memorable musicals, and songs of love - dream is endless

well, an opening is an opening. I would rather include the title song - 'Amore e Musica' - in the opening also, but 'tis in the section 'love and music', the rest of it given for 'standard jazz numbers'

'prayer' is probably my favourite, because Kiriya-sama's perfect taste and sense of music made two masterpieces out of famous songs - 'Ave Maria' and 'Nella Fantasia', both in original arrangement

'passion' speaks for itself and I only need to add that this section included dancing also which was unbelievably hot... >___<

'the native place of heart' and 'memorable musicals' are actually a Takarazuka corner full of great hits which I couldn't listen to without tears. I wasn't able to see SP or Studio 54 live, but I heard my favourite songs at least. even though 'twas not in Takarazuka...

the last part consists of great hits like 'Caruso' which was absolutely beautifully performed by Kiriya-sama

and of course 'My Way' is the best. I am not sure whether Kiriya-sama's voice got better after much singing (same as mine, haha), or she was previously saving energy to make a gorgeous finale, or 'twas my imagination, but her last notes were marvellously strong and full of sound

if I am not mistaken, there were 3 'encores'. each time I was already saying goodbye to her, but the curtain raised again and again. I wiped my tears with a tissue after 'My Way' and never cried during the rest, wanting to carve in my memory everything I saw. my eyes were still a bit red, however, when I looked at myself in the mirror in the toilet several minutes later. I didn't mind it

when we came to Quatre Reves on Saturday I realised one thing. even though my support to Takarazuka and Moon Troupe hasn't vanished, my heart doesn't belong to it anymore. my original intention was to buy only 3 DVDs of Kiriya-sama there, but when I looked into my purse I understood I could afford something else. after doing 2 or 3 circles round the shop I took a mirror and 'Algiers no Otoko' Le Cinq. I didn't want Ryuu-sama's Top Star goods, though I have to admit there was a cute pendant, not the one with a smiley. I didn't want any calendars, though they were advertised here and there, and I didn't want any stills. I didn't buy Kageki with Asumi-sama on the cover, and I didn't buy RomiJuri or Spring Snow programme. the only thing I regret not buying is the 'Takarazuka Oldies' CD, but I decided not to search for it. the new Moon is something I will follow closely and probably sympathize with, but 'tis no longer my obsession. no longer my 'native place of heart'

link. Takarazuka Oldies Takarazuka Natsumero Song

http://www.tca-pictures.net/shop/press/111026_oldies.html

W$%*)Q!)*#$!!!

that was an attempt to express how I want  this CD... and the fact that I ignored it completely when I went to Quatre Reves in April

Manaki-sama participating with 'mamotte agetai', which I heard in Onitsuka Chihiro's version but which turned out to be a song by my dear Matsutoya Yumi-san. and Reika-chan will sing it in three voices. and that is just *_____*

and of course Ryuu-sama Ryou-san will be great, though I do not know the songs they are to sing... still, the original versions sound great!

and Yamaguchi Momoe-san's 'playback' will be covered by Konohana Inori. WOW, musumeyaku singing such a song!

Off Course's 'ai o tomenaide' will be covered by Ayashiro Rea. I do not like this song very much, but 'tis a nice choice for Zuka cover album

just.... just... @)W*%#)*% again

well. stop this flood of signs. I want this CD. ok. it costs 3300 yen in usual edition and 5000 yen with DVD. ok. and I also want a lot of discs with Kiriya-sama. ok. so....... wait. WHAT AM I DOING???

I SHOULD BE TRANSLATING NOW TO HAVE AT LEAST MONEY TO BUY THEM!!! instead I am pitying myself again. stupid me!

translation! ~ Quatre Rever Top Star Goods - Kiriya-sama's design

I came there to check the price of the pen and pencil with Kiriya-sama's design, because I wanted to buy them but I decided to save money. and... how stupid of me. 'tis no longer there. 'twill never be

well, at least the page with Kiriya-sama's design is still available. therefore, I should at least provide the translation for the explanation of Kiriya-sama's theme

 

*translation going from the very top*

Moon Troupe Top Star

Kiriya Hiromu

goods created under supervision

*pics*

design theme - 'DIG DREAM'

main colour - blue

concept of the design

大夢 (Hiromu)=BIG DREAM

with a unique expression power, using her own name as a hint, this is how the theme was decided

filled with dreams and romance, the goods were created

the motive is the favourite 'transport'. balloons, airships, prop planes, the classical transport of 17-19 centuries filled with romance, calmly travel across the sky carrying dreams on board. the design reminding of colourful stickers which are put on trunk case is very cute

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translator's remarks

>_____< why is everything about her so ideal... I admired this design from the very first day I saw it. having compared it with the other Top-sama's design I only came to love it even more... no offence, but I never liked when letters are placed so that they make something, some shape or object, which is the theme of Ranju-sama's design. Otozuki-sama's design is too sweet, overly sweet and cute, the same goes for Yuzuki-sama's design, which is richly decorated but the 'princess' style is sometimes getting too - IDK, fanciful or fussy... and Oozora-sama's design contains too many mosaic objects which are also not of my preferences

but the 'oldy' Kiriya-sama's pictures and inscriptions (however Engrish they are) fascinate me so much..... how did she guess that I adore retro transport, colourful objects and the stuff? HOW???

I am too lazy to translate the whole speech of Kiriya-sama, but

what she says in the movie is

that she used her stage name as a motive, putting it simply 'BIG DREAM', and included the objects like balloons, airships, etc. because she likes transport and high places, so that to create an image of a dream spreading in the sky. she put all her might into developing the design and it contains all her love, so... well, I would say - please visit Quatre Reves and buy the goods, but...

links! new look of Quatre Reves website

again, I am a bit late. I wonder when the new version was launched, and how I failed to know this fact...

well, no time for worrying over triffles, the website is great! finally the text became bigger so that I can read it without copypasting it into some other windows to see the letters clearly. and the photos are bigger, too! not only photos themselves are bigger, but finally we have a preview and a good large size available!

however, a bad point remaining is that the bromides and cards are still small

http://tca-pictures.com/quatre/