Arashi – 2009 FNS Performances

by Fiona

Just finished watching this year’s FNS and wanted to share the Arashi parts:

冬がはじまるよ/Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo – Collaboration with Noriyuki Makihara
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR0HKeLtWog
Absolutely love this version, I am extremely happy that the boys was able to perform with Noriyuki-san. Definitely an amazing performance, they were in such harmony along with brilliant vocals. It does have a Christmas feel to it, ne? I can picture looking out the window as snow slowly trickle down.

明日の記憶/Ashita no Kioku
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MwikcvHccw
Another one of my favorites, the live band adds a special touch to this beautiful song. The boys look quite handsome in their tuxs!

On a side note, there is a few notes on the LJ indicating that Nino recently is experiencing some back pain. I know how busy he is now with filming the drama special and Gantz movie, really hope that he is not exceeding his limit.

Please take some time to rest, we don’t mind if your projects are delayed, your health is more important. Our prays are with you on a speedy recovery!

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Ohno’s version of the newest AU CM

by Fiona

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1IMvwmeEJw
Love how they had bullied Oh-chan into letting them into the tub and then pushed him to the end. Only one left is Jun-kun’s, wonder when it will be released.

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Matsumoto Jun on filming Showa Period drama

by Fiona

I was browsing on Music Japan and found a little article regarding Jun-kun and his new drama special.

In spring next year the special TV drama ‘わが家の歴史 / Wagaya no Rekishi [lit. ‘Our Family’s History’]’ will be broadcast. The drama was written by Mitani Koki, and the lead actress is Shibasaki Kou. The supporting cast who will become family members and close friends of Shibasaki include, among others, Arashi member Matsumoto Jun, actresses Horikita Maki and Amami Yuki, and actor Sato Koichi.

Matsumoto will play the part of Shibasaki’s younger brother. He made reporters laugh by jokingly commenting “When I hide my thick eyebrows with my hair, my eyes look the same as Shibasaki-san’s. I’m glad I really look like her brother.” Shibasaki in real life doesn’t have brothers or sisters. She smiled and said “I’ve always wanted to have brothers and sisters, so it was fun to experience what it’s like.” Mitani voiced his confidence in no uncertain terms. “I’ve combined all the best things about dramas of the Showa period (1926-1989) into a great script. Now all is up to the cast members.”

Matsumoto commented about the ongoing filming. “Lots of attention is being paid to the stage sets and props, so it really feels like you’ve time-warped back to Showa. The filming is really fun! We had some Chinese mitten crabs. I can’t wait to see the entire drama.”

Since the story centers on the Showa period, will Matsumoto be wearing Showa-style clothes…? The first things that come to mind about Showa are the grey suits…glasses with thick black rims…and neatly parted hair. How will the usually stylish and casual Matsumoto look in Showa mode? Will he still be able to look cool? What do you think?

From: Music Japan

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