I want to know more about WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA!

06.May.2016 | FEATURES / MUSIC

“Shakushain”, “Hoshi Ittetsu”, “Senritai”… At first glace, these might seem like random words. But they are actually song names of a certain artist. That artist’s name is Suiyoubi no Campanella/WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA, a music unit that formed in 2012. They continue to deliver strong and impacting work that you cannot forget, whether you see or hear them. But just who are they and how much do you know?

 

Hush, and listen to their songs!
People tend to make the mistake of thinking WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA consists of just 1 female, but it’s actually a 3-person unit.

The members are KOMI, who sings and performs in the music videos and at live concerts, Kenmochi Hidefumi, who is responsible for the songwriting and composition, and Dir.F, who serves as the manager and director. Together, they make for a very different kind of group combination.

But their formation isn’t strangest thing when it comes to this unit.

What’s most crucial are their songs. Their music has the greatest charm, which is what’s so unique about them when compared to other units. The official video for their song “Momotaro” on YouTube has a huge number of views, and I highly recommend you give it a watch. It’s safe to say that it’ll catch you off guard while you to get lost when listening to the words.

Rather than the lyrics referring to the famous fairy-tale story “Momotaro”, it talks of a young boy who spends all his time playing games during his summer vacation. The lyrics progress as we come to see an original unfolding of events. We get to see a number of pets including a dog, monkey and pheasant, as well as a variety of other characters from Japanese folklore. And we also hear the main phrase of the song “Kibidan Kibikibidan” (millet dumplings).

Some people might say that this isn’t a song, others might say that it screams hip-hop. The lyrics which at first glance seem meaningless, and the carefully calculated backing track which doesn’t seem to fit. KOMI’s singing ability drives this rap, and it’s this which grabs the hearts of listeners as they hear this confusing and mysterious track.

The Mysterious World of WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA’s Music Videos
The group’s value lies not only in their songs, but their music videos too. For example, the entirety of the music video for the aforementioned “Momotaro” is made with surreal animation. But the uniqueness doesn’t stop there.

Take the song “Ono Imoko” for example, which is from their 2015 album “Zipangu”. As the title suggests, the music video sees famous voice actor Takayuki Yamada disguised as Japanese politician Ono no Imoko, who dances together with KOMI on the grass. A 360° camera is also used and we see the scene change from the ground to the sky over and over again, while giving off the feeling of China’s history in the year 400.

Another music video worth mentioning is for the song “Ra” from the same album. The video sees KOMI dressed as a queen in Ancient Egypt. It’s abundant with CG and has the kind of moving ending of a great literary piece. But what might be surprising is that the song is a tie-up together with Nissin Foods’ famous cup noodle “Curry Meshi”.

The mysterious world of the song is certainly supported by and emphasised through music video. And that’s tied together with the creator’s popularity.

Their Widening World: From Music Station to Overseas
Up to now, I have listed what makes the group so charming. Their creative work is topical everywhere; it’s their nonconformist style which has enabled them to grow at a surprisingly fast rate since their inception.

The unit were used for a Yahoo Net Auction commercial in April 2015. In the summer of that year, they played and continue to play at Japan’s biggest music festivals “ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL” and “SUMMER SONIC”. Moreover, they made their first appearance on Music Station in February 2016.

The group held their first ever American tour this year and played at the world’s biggest music and film festival SXSW 2016 in Texas on March 15th, 2016. At the start of the concert, KOMI appeared from the back of the stage on a Mikoshi (portable shrine). She also went inside of a giant balloon inside which she sang and roamed around on top of the audience as they carried her around. This performance really got the audience excited and they all really enjoyed it. KOMI also announced the big news that they would be going major with a new album from Warner Music in June. WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA really left a big impression with this show.

The craziness doesn’t stop there for WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA, as they will be heading to San Francisco this summer to play at “J-POP SUMMIT” from Friday July 22nd~Sunday July 24th. The festival is packed out every year, showing off Japanese music, fashion and Japan’s latest trends. There is no doubt that the unit’s performance will be even more well received here. Further details are to be announced, so keep an eye out for more information.

WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA was originally supposed to be a 3-female unit. But before they knew it, KOMI was the only one left. KOMI said that “I was thinking of becoming a normal member of society”, but when she became the sole front member of the unit, she said, intimidated, “I won’t do that”, and that talk died away. Because of that, Dir.F has been able to achieve so much thanks to the 3 of them working together.

Don’t take your eyes off WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA at all this year as they continue to advance forward with vigor and strength to release even more works.

WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA http://www.wed-camp.com/

Writer: Kakoi (SHUTTER)

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    “Nihongo de Asobo” is a children’s TV show that talks about the fun, beautiful and interesting aspects of Japan. It airs Monday to Friday every week from 6:35am-6:45am.

     

    The song “Edokko Doko Doko” has been written for the show. Kenmochi Hidefumi is responsible for the lyrics and composition of this track which touches on the rough sounding Edo dialect and its many frank expressions. The feeling of how the words sound is unique and it’s easy to sing along to.

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    The song will debut on “Nihongo de Asobo” next week on November 13th. Joining KOM_I to sing and dance on stage will familiar characters from the show including Miwa-san (Akihiro Miwa), Koni-chan, Miyaji Katsura, choreographer Lucky Ikeda, Eri Ayaki, and all the children.

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    Costume designer Hibino Kozue created the colourful kimono outfits and Edo street set for the show.

    In other news, WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA are set to appear at Clockenflap Festival 2017 in Hong Kong on November 18th. The group’s international presence grows stronger every day. What next exciting thing can we expect from them next?

     

    ■Information

    NHK Educational TV – “Nihongo de Asobo”
    Monday November 13, 2017
    Educational TV: Mon-Fri at 6:30am-6:45am
    Repeat Broadcast: Mon-Fri at 5pm-5:10pm

    【Tour Information】
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    Dates: November 17th-19th (WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA to perform on November 18th)
    Location: Central Harbourfront Hong Kong

    Official Event Homepage: http://www.clockenflap.com/
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  • Wednesday campanella performed at the festival; CAMP FLOG GNAW in LA!!

    02.November.2017 | MUSIC

    Wednesday campanella who recently finished her one-man live in Taiwan performed at the music festival, “CAMP FLOG GNAW CARNIVAL2017” in LA which was held on the 28th of October (Sat.). She was the first Japanese artist to perform at this festival.

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    Wednesday campanella performed as the second act of the FLOG stage.

    Kom_I appeared on the stage in bare feet, wearing a pink-colored super long sleeve shirt, black enamel pants and a red see-through dress. Many of the teenagers who gathered at the venue were wearing colorful clothes.

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    As soon as the intro of “Chupacabra” was played, Kom_I appeared on a stepladder installed in the middle of the audience seats and the audience gathered around the stepladder. The audience gathered around Kom_I who was dancing with “Twiggy” and “Uran-chan” and they ran around on the lawn.

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    Kom_I appeared on the stage when the song “Yuta” started, draped in a pink cloth. She shouted, “We are Wednesday Campanella from Tokyo!” and danced on stage. A water ball appeared when “Momotaro” started and the audience howled with joy. She left the stage saying “Thank you for coming! Enjoy Camp Flog Gnaw!”

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    Kom_I chatted with her fans saying, “Wednesday! Wednesday!”

     

    Let’s check out her activities in the U.S.

     

    ■Information

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    M1-Chupacabra
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    【live information】
    ・Clockenflap Festival 2017

     

    Date: 2017,11,17/18/19 (Suyobi no Campanella will perform on the 18th)
    Venue:Central Harbourfront Hong Kong
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  • Introduce to you some Japanese artists who are popular the world over

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    In this article, I will introduce to you some Japanese artists who are popular the world over. The popular songs of each artist and live information are noted.

     

    Wednesday Campanella

    Wednesday Campanella is a unique hip hop unit. The video of “Momotaro” was played more than ten million times and is a song which is popular throughout the world. The unit is going to perform in Los Angeles on the 28th and 29th of Ocotber and in Hongkong on the 18th of November.

    Detailed information:http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/71443

     

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    【Live information】

    ・CAMP FLOG GNAW CARNIVAL 2017

    Date: 2017,10,28/29

    Venue: Exposition Park, Los Angeles

    Official website: http://www.campfloggnaw.com/

     

    Clockenflap Festival 2017

    Date: 2017,11,17/18/19 (Suiyobi no Campanella will perform on the 18th)

    Venue: Central Harbourfront Hong Kong

    Official website: http://www.clockenflap.com/

    Ticket information: https://www.ticketflap.com/clockenflap2017

    Official website: http://www.wed-camp.com

     

     

    SKY-HI

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    Detailed information:http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/70803

     

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    Live information (lives which will be held in Japan): http://avex.jp/skyhi/

     

     

    BAND-MAID

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    Detailed information:http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/67157

     

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    BAND—MAID WORLD TOUR 2017

    “Burn! Burn!BAND-MAID Moe Moe Cune”

    10,22 (Sun.) Taiwan / Jack Studio

    10,29 (Sun.) Hongkong / HMV kafe

    11,03 (Fri.) England / London / O₂ Academy Islington

    11,04 (Sat.) Frans Paris / La Boule Noire

    11,05 (Sun.) Germany / Bochum / Zeche

    11,08 (Wed.) Germany / Berlin / Bi Nuu

    11,09 (Thurs.) Germany / Munich / Backstage

    11,12 (Sun.) Spain / Barcelona / Salamandra

     

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  • Audience of over 1000 persons were filled with excitement! Wednesday Campanella’s live was held in Taiwan

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    KOM_I held her first one-man live in foreign country cities (Taipei and Taichu) on the 13th and the 14th of October.

    She was the only Japanese artist participating the popular event “Legacy Presents 2017 Toshinyosei” and more than 1,000 persons gathered at the venues in Taipei and Taichu.

     

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    The opening song of the live was “Gogh” and the song started after a light was radiated from the darkness. The light flickered in the darkness and KOM_I’s voice resonated in the venue mysteriously. Then, the curtain opened after the intro of “Chosei” started and the venue was filled with excitement when KOM_I appeared on stage. The audience reacted to the energy from KOM_I who was running around the stage actively.

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    After that, the stage was covered with a curtain and a mysterious rendition showing the silhouette of KOM_I with colorful clothes was shown.

     

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    She performed “Ikkyusan,” “Amenouzume” and “Marco Polo” after receiving an encore. The door at the side of the stage opened slightly and she left from the stage. The audience remained silent for a while but were filled excitement. The live ended while the audience was craving for KOM_I to appear again on stage.

     

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    Official HP: http://www.campfloggnaw.com/

     

    ・Clockenflap Festival 2017

    ・Clockenflap Festival 2017

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  • WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA to perform at Clockenflap Festival 2017 in Hong Kong!

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    It has been announced that WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA will perform at “Clockenflap Festival 2017” in Hong Kong.

     

    Clockenflap is a huge outdoor music & arts festival which began in 2008 and takes place in an area surrounded by high-rise buildings. This year’s festival will take place across three days from Friday November 17th to Sunday November 19th. This will be WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA’s first live performance in Hong Kong.

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    Clockenflap is home to performances from some of the biggest names in music, and this year is no exception. As well as WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA, other confirmed artists for Clockenflap 2017 are Massive Attack, The Prodigy, MØ as well as a string of other internationally renowned artists. Acts from Hong Kong, South Korea and other regions in Asia will also be appearing at the festival.

     

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  • WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA streams performance live along the coast in Miyagi Prefecture!

    05.September.2017 | MUSIC

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA put on a performance at Reborn-Art Festival 2017 on August 31st which was streamed live. The festival is currently being held at Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture.

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    The Reborn-Art Festival has been ongoing since July 22nd and is taking place in the Oshika Peninsula in the Ishinomaki city center. An arts, food and music festival, this year the event will run until September 10th and is a program based around hearing music being played somewhere each day across 51 days. As part of this program, WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA live streamed a show at Oginohama in the heart of the Oshika Peninsula.

     

    The performance opened in a dark and mystical forest located at a local port in Oginohama where we see colourful oyster shells being used as buoysライブスチール①

    KOM_I appeared from the smoke wearing red and orange balloons, beginning the artsy performance with the song “Gogh.” Basked in rays of light, her orange coloured hair and mollusc-like movements went hand-in-hand, making her look like some kind of fairy emerging from the forest. The fairy came from the woods and singing her song looked as if she was waiting to see how the land lies.

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    The peculiar outfit designed from life-like balloons was created by Toshio Takeda who has worked with balloon unit Daisy Balloon which is made up of balloon artist Rie Hosokai and graphic designer and art director Takashi Kawada, whose work is also on display at Reborn-Art Festival 2017.

     

    The next song performed was a remix of WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA’s most well-known song “Momotaro,” a version which has been featured on their set-list at recent festivals.

     

    KOM_I comes into contact with the buoys, rides a small boat that has washed ashore, frolics around a white deer, a piece of art titled “White Deer(Oshika)” by Kōhei Nawa, all while moving towards the centre of the beach.

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    During the final song, “Marco Polo,” KOM_I walks steadily towards the pitch black coast of the waters, parallel with the intro, while crossing with the shining light in the background as she plays with the waves. She is left at the shoreline at the end of the video and looks across the water towards us, presenting to us a slightly melancholic scene

     

    Despite the announcement of this show being on the same day as it was performed, it brought in around 30,000 viewers across KOM_I’s Instagram, WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA’s official Twitter account, and on Reborn-Art Fes’s official Instagram page.。

     

    The whole stream is available to watch on WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA’s official YouTube channel, so be sure to check it out below.

     

    【WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA LIVE RECORD (170831 Ishinomaki, Oginohama)】

     

    Continuing their streak from August, WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA are set to perform at festivals around Japan in September. Starting from October, they will also be performing at two cities in Taiwan before heading to Los Angeles to perform at Tyler, the Creator’s music festival “CAMP FLOG GNAW CARNIVAL 2017.”

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    As WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA continue to experiment with captivating music and visuals, let us all keep on our toes in anticipation of what kind of performances we can expect from them in the coming months.

     

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    【Tour Information】

    ・Legacy Presents: Wednesday Campanella “IN THE BOX TOUR” – Taipei

    @Legacy TAIPEI

    Fri. October 13, 2017 – OPEN 19:30/ START 20:00

    ・Legacy Presents: Wednesday Campanella “IN THE BOX TOUR” – Taichung

    @Legacy TAICHUNG

    Sat. October 14, 2017 – OPEN 19:30/ START 20:00

     

    ・CAMP FLOG GNAW CARNIVAL 2017

    Dates: October 28, 2017 & October 29, 2017

    Location: Exposition Park, Los Angeles

    Official Homepage: http://www.campfloggnaw.com/

     

    【Related Links】

    ・Reborn-Art Festival: http://www.reborn-art-fes.jp/

    ・Daisy Balloon: http://daisyballoon.com/

     

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA Official Website:

    http://www.wed-camp.com

     

  • WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA to Perform at “Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2017” in Los Angeles!

    16.August.2017 | MUSIC

    It has been announced that WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA will perform at “Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2017,” a music festival held in Los Angeles, US. They will be the first Japanese artist to appear at the festival.

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    “Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival” is an annual music festival created and hosted by Tyler, the Creator of alternative hip hop group “Odd Future.” The festival began in 2012 as a place to thank fans for continuously supporting Tyler. The artists selected to perform at the event are all chosen by Tyler himself.

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    The reason why Tyler requested WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA to perform at the festival is partly because he wants more female artists in the line-up this year, but more specifically because he deemed them indispensable to be included due to their creativeness and how inspiring they are as artists. So he sent them an offer.

    The line-up features a long list of artists who are active all around the world including Tyler, the Creator, Tyler, the Creator, Lana Del Rey, ASAP Rocky, Solange Knowles, Willow Smith & Jaden Smith, Kid Cudi, Mac Miller, Justice, Migos, Lil Yachty, and more. 

    Full details regarding when WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA will be performing and related info will be revealed soon. Details regarding tickets will be announced on August 17th, US time.

    We can very much look forward to seeing WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA making the festival even more exciting and even pumping up world famous artists!

    ■Information

    CAMP FLOG GNAW CARNIVAL 2017

    Date: October 28 2017 & October 29 2017

    Location: Exposition Park, Los Angeles

    Official Homepage: http://www.campfloggnaw.com/

     

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  • WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA Digitally Releases New Song “Picasso” During Ongoing Japan Tour

    01.August.2017 | MUSIC

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA are currently on their nationwide solo Japan tour “WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA One Man Live Tour 2017 ~IN THE BOX~.” The electronic, EDM and J-pop trio, fronted by KOM_I, digitally released their new song “Picasso” on July 28th.

     

    The song has already featured in the set-lists during concerts of their ongoing tour, giving fans an early first chance to hear it. The song comes as the final installment to their three-track monthly release project; they released “Melos” in May, “Eisei” in June, and finished with “Picasso” this July. The new song has been used as the ending theme to the NHK World TV show “J-MELO” since April.

     

    The song and its lyrics are written by Kenmochi Hidefumi. The song was written with the theme in mind of “What line would you use when asking out somebody that you like?,” something mentioned in J-MELO and a question asked all around the world. The lyrics of “Picasso” touch upon the man himself who is said to have known many loves.

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    The CD cover in all its psychadelic colours was designed by Kuwahara Yoshiyuki who also designed the cover for the blu-ray release of WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA’s concert at the Nippon Budokan.

     

    In line with the new release, WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA have uploaded a short clip from the Tokyo concert of their ongoing tour which showcases the new song “Picasso.” The video will be available for a limited period of time. You have until August 4th to see it.

     

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA – “Picasso” (Limited Video Release)

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA’s solo tour will finish up in Okinawa before they head on over to Taiwan in October for a follow-up performance due to popular demand.

    We look forward to seeing what kind of performance WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA will put on for “Picasso” at all of the upcoming summer festivals.

     

    ■Information

    “Picasso” – Digital Single

    Purchase at: https://WednesdayCampanella.lnk.to/Picasso

     

    Taiwan Tour Information
    ■Legacy Presents: Wednesday Campanella “IN THE BOX TOUR” – Taipei Kouen
    @Legacy TAIPEI
    Friday October 13, 2017 – DOORS 19:30 / START 20:00

    ■Legacy Presents: Wednesday Campanella “IN THE BOX TOUR” – Taichung Kouen
    @Legacy TAICHUNG
    Saturday October 14, 2017 – DOORS 19:30 / START 20:00

     

    Solo Tour Information: http://w.pia.jp/t/wed-camp/

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA Official Website: www.wed-camp.com/

     

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  • WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA Release Special Website Featuring KOM_I’s Voice in Run Up to Blu-ray Release

    25.July.2017 | MUSIC

    In the run up to their first ever video release, a Blu-ray of their concert at the Nippon Budokan, WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA, who are currently on on their solo tour “One Man Live Tour 2017 ~IN THE BOX~,” have opened up a unique and interesting website.

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    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA are known for creating fun and quirky websites. For example, you can play a game on their official homepage if you access it via your smartphone. They also set up a special website for their song “Aladdin” from their EP “SUPERKID” which came out last year. If you rubbed the magic lamp on screen, you would be able to listen to the song.

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    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA’s new special website, which has been set up for their first Blu-ray release “WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA Nippon Budokan Live ~Hakkaku Uchuu~,” not only includes the standard information about the disc’s content and the gorgeous packaging, but also a rather crude clipping of KOM_I herself, as well as a font and logo that look like they never made it past the template stage, giving the entire design of the website that early internet aesthetic.

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    The sound effects on the website were made by KOM_I herself, as you can probably tell. Aesthetically, the website is the same when viewed on both a PC and a smartphone, but KOM_I’s performance is a little different on each.

    On the PC page, if you click KOM_I’s mouth you will see the Blu-ray packaging flying through the air, accompanied by the sounds of her voice. You will sucked in through her mouth and into a website that looks like it was made by an amateur.

    The smartphone page will be much appreciated by the younger generation who are concerned by the lack of gigabytes on their devices. The extremely simple design of the website means easy access for all.

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    Of the 24 songs featured on the Blu-ray, you can view 3 of them on the website: “Utah,” “Nero,” and “Unico”.

    If you’re wondering what on earth kind of website this is, then you should most definitely check it out for yourself.

    ■Information

    “WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA Nippon Budokan Live ~Hakkaku Uchuu~” Blu-ray

    On Sale July 26, 2017!

    ¥6,800 (tax excluded) [WPXL-90157]

    Special Release Website: http://gogowednesday.com/

    Budokan Live Cut: Photos by Masato Yokoyama

     

    Related Article:WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA released her live music videos “Yuta,” “Nero”and “Unico” which are footage of lives held at Nippon Budokan!

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  • WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA released her live music videos “Yuta,” “Nero”and “Unico” which are footage of lives held at Nippon Budokan!

    09.July.2017 | MUSIC

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA who has released her new song “Eisei”which is gaining much popularity, has released three songs from “Suiyobi no Campanella Nippon Budokan KoenHkkaku Uchu.” Her first image product (Blu-ray) was released on the 26th of July.

     

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    The Blu-ray “WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA Nippon Budokan KoenHakkaku Uchu” is her first image product which includes the video of her first one-man live at Nippon Budokan.  She has released the videos of“Yuta,” “Nero,” and “Unico” out of the 24 songs which were recorded.

    The video show the scene where the venue turns into a bright space from a deep and dark space and it can be said that this is the highlight of the performance.

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    The scene where 66 dancers divided into shadow (black) and light (white)  perform throughout the venue is a “must-see.” The Blu-ray also includes the making video which shows the back stage of the live concert held in Budokan.

     

     

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    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA a is well known for creating sophisticated packages.

    This time, the Blu-ray package does not use the usual case but uses a special cardboard and includes 100 copies of photos taken during the performance and rehearsal of the Budokan live. The photos can be enjoyed as a photo booklet or one can affix the photos on the wall.

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    A transparent decal which depicts the main visual of the Budokan live will be offered to pre-purchasers of the Blu-ray as an amenity. 

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA is on the tour throughout Japan and she will appear at many festivals this summer. Don’t miss this Blu-ray which is packed with her charm points.

    ■Information

    Blu-ray “WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA Nippon Budokan Koen Hakkaku Uchu

    2017/7/26 Release!

    WPXL-90157 6,800 yen

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA Website: http://www.wed-camp.com/

    Photo by Masato Yokoyama(at Nihon Budokan)

     

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  • WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA to Release Nippon Budokan Concert on Blu-ray!

    27.June.2017 | MUSIC

    Having only just revealed that they will release a new single titled Eisei on June 30th, WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA have announced that they will release their concert at the Nippon Budokan on Blu-ray. This is the first time for the group to announce a video release.

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    Earlier this year on March 8th, WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA graced the stage at the famous Nippon Budokan for the very first time with a solo concert. The Blu-ray will compile the entire set, from the opening song “Chohakkai” all the way to the encore track “Dracula,” for a total of 24 songs.

     

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA are renowned for not only the quality of their music, but for the exceptional amount of work that goes into their music videos too. Because YouTube is the main platform for WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA to release all of their new music videos, they have until now not released any kind of video content for DVD or Blu-ray. But due to high demand from fans to release video content for purchasing, that is about to change, with the release of their Budokan show. It will be available on Blu-ray only so that all fans can enjoy both the music and footage in the highest possible quality.

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    The person overlooking the direction and compilation of the Blu-ray is Tomokazu Yamada, who was in charge of directing the music videos for WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA’s “Yuniko” and “Melos”. A 45-minute behind the scenes video consisting of footage in the run up to the Budokan concert is also featured on the release, directed by Hiroki Iwabuchi, who has also worked with WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA in the past on music videos and other making-of videos for previous tours.

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    The artwork for the release was created by Yoshiyuki Kuwahara and features a design of the Nippon Budokan and its octagonal shape. Every release from WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA’s right down to the artwork and packaging is made with the highest level of attention and detail. More details will be announced regarding the release in the near future, so keep your eyes peeled.

     

    ・”WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA Nippon Budokan 〜Hakkaku Uchuu〜” Blu-ray Teaser Trailer:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymdjOwic-XE

     

    In line with today’s announcement, director Tomokazu Yamada has also released a teaser video themed around “the big bang”. As well as that, WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA have posted a playlist of the setlist from the Nippon Budokan concert over on their official Spotify account. Be sure to give it a listen and learn the songs before you experience the concert live with your copy of the Blu-ray!

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA continue to bolt forward with their deftly-produced music and videos. There’s never a shortage of new releases from this eclectric group, nor performances for that matter—in fact, they are currently on a Japanese tour already and are set to appear at numerous summer festivals in Japan. Having been able to perform at the behemoth stage that is the Nippon Budokan, just what kind of exhilarating and breathtaking shows we can expect to see from WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA this year?

     

    ■Information

    “WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA Nippon Budokan 〜Hakkaku Uchuu〜” on Blu-ray
    On Sale: July 26th, 2017 (WPXL-90157)

     

    ・”WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA Nippon Budokan 〜Hakkaku Uchuu〜” Spotify Playlist:
    https://open.spotify.com/user/%E6%B0%B4%E6%9B%9C%E6%97%A5%E3%81%AE%E3%82%AB%E3%83%B3%E3%83%91%E3%83%8D%E3%83%A9/playlist/5aDhYr88HrrbkyJqPRYh0w

     

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  • WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA Announce New Song “Eisei” for Digital Release—Used for “Real Dasshutsu Game”

    24.June.2017 | MUSIC

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA recently released their latest single “Melos” for digital download along with a gorgeous music video. The successful electronic music group have just announced yet another new single to be released on June 30th which will also be available to purchase digitally.

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    The newest addition to WEDNESDAY CAMPENELLA’s music barracks is titled “Eisei.” The song was written for a “real dasshutsu game” called “Aru Taisenba kara no Dasshutsu” produced by SCRAP which is based off the manga series “Kingdom” written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara.

     

    A “real dasshutsu game” is a type of game played in real life where you must work together with other people to try and escape from or out of something by solving puzzles and engaging in other activities., with each game being based around different theme such as anime series and video games. WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA’s new track was used as the main theme song at the real dasshutsu game event earlier this year between March and May. Eisei is the name of a character that appears in Kingdom, and is also a name found in real world history. Emperor Qin Shi Huang became known as it during the Warring States period.

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    Continuing the successfully sublime grandeur of “Melos” and its magnificent music video, WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA are set to release “Eisei” as a digital single.

     

    KOM_I is currently on the group’s nationwide solo tour in Japan titled “WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA One-Man Live Tour 2017 ~IN THE BOX~” where Eisei is already on the set lists, so it’s sure to appease the anticipation fans have had for this release.

     

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA are never short of things to do when it comes to their work, with an eventful and lively schedule that seems to always be packed full of events and new releases. They just recently completed a concert at the behemoth venue that is Nippon Budokan back in March, and are already en route with a Japan tour, not to mention having another new release on the horizon. And since summer is now upon us, we are bound to see KOM_I rocking the stage at all the summer festivals with her infectiously vivacious performances.

    ■Information

    “Eisei” (Digital Single)

    On Sale: Friday June 30th 2017

     

    “Melos” (Digital Single): https://wednesdaycampanella.lnk.to/Melos

     

    WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA Official Website: http://www.wed-camp.com/

     

    Related Article:WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA released the making video of their new song, “Melos” called “’Melos’ Behind The Scene!”

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