An additional show for the solo tour of IKUO (BULL ZEICHEN 88, Rayflower) was held at Hatsudai DOORS on March 26, 2014. Different aspects to and of the career bassist’s band activities were shown in his solo performance by which the audience was overwhelmed and irrevocably drawn in.
The crowd started clapping to the opening music as blue light gently washed the stage. Soon, the stage was dyed red to suit the show’s title, “R.E.D ZONE” and the three support members—drummer Kei Yamazaki, keyboardist Daiki Kagawa, and guitarist SUNAO—appeared together. Lastly, IKUO hit the scene after the three support members warmed the floor up with clapping. Unlike most musicians gone solo, IKUO kept to the bass position at stage-right rather than usurping the center. In keeping with the theme, his red hair and red bass contrasted favorably with a white costume that dramatically absorbed the colors of the lights.
Right away, IKUO impressed the crowd with high-speed slapping in the intro of “N.S.R.” Although he was frantically slapping the strings, IKUO didn’t ease up on vocals at all and the crowd responded to his sound by raising their hands. Even so, the highlight was the bass solo in which the soloist took the center at last. Amid dark growls, IKUO wowed the audience with fast slapping accompanied by showy fingering and plucking. In “RED ZONE” which was the title of his first solo album as well as the current tour, IKUO enjoyed the rhythm a little more, swaying to the groove. Since the song had no lyrics, the melody was created by guitar in the chorus but otherwise it seemed as if the bass sang the tune instead. Deep, wistful notes resounded in the solo section while the other instruments contributed mild sounds that made the bass stand out. Afterward, heaviness struck the floor at once and the dynamics approached crescendo at a burst.
“Welcome to IKUO’s solo tour, R.E.D. ZONE! I went back to basics after the interval since the previous live at Nagoya. Now I’m wound tighter than a spring. Please enjoy the show today!” After the greeting from IKUO, “What’s up?” began with a vocal solo, continuing on into a cozy, mid-tempo number. A powerful drum solo connected through to the last section of the song and IKUO put his soul into the vocals, accompanied by sweet, smooth keyboard notes. A low sound then echoed in “PIT INN GROOVE,” playing up a dark, beating tune. IKUO, released from singing, enjoyed playing his bass, seeming most at ease. The crowd seemed to really enjoy the groove of the number and they confirmed it with cheers, exclamations, and applause, which arose naturally at the finish. The atmosphere then grew gentle as keyboard sounded out mildly amid a blue haze of light. IKUO changed it up from the previous, aggressive approach on bass to a gentler style in “THUNDER BIRD” which once more featured a unique arrangement in which bass formed the melody. The soloist put his feelings into each note, preciously stroking the strings to make each sound.
An additional show for the solo tour of IKUO (BULL ZEICHEN 88, Rayflower) was held at Hatsudai DOORS on March 26, 2014. Different aspects to and of the career bassist’s band activities were shown in his solo performance by which the audience was overwhelmed and irrevocably drawn in.
The crowd started clapping to the opening music as blue light gently washed the stage. Soon, the stage was dyed red to suit the show’s title, “R.E.D ZONE” and the three support members—drummer Kei Yamazaki, keyboardist Daiki Kagawa, and guitarist SUNAO—appeared together. Lastly, IKUO hit the scene after the three support members warmed the floor up with clapping. Unlike most musicians gone solo, IKUO kept to the bass position at stage-right rather than usurping the center. In keeping with the theme, his red hair and red bass contrasted favorably with a white costume that dramatically absorbed the colors of the lights.
Right away, IKUO impressed the crowd with high-speed slapping in the intro of “N.S.R.” Although he was frantically slapping the strings, IKUO didn’t ease up on vocals at all and the crowd responded to his sound by raising their hands. Even so, the highlight was the bass solo in which the soloist took the center at last. Amid dark growls, IKUO wowed the audience with fast slapping accompanied by showy fingering and plucking. In “RED ZONE” which was the title of his first solo album as well as the current tour, IKUO enjoyed the rhythm a little more, swaying to the groove. Since the song had no lyrics, the melody was created by guitar in the chorus but otherwise it seemed as if the bass sang the tune instead. Deep, wistful notes resounded in the solo section while the other instruments contributed mild sounds that made the bass stand out. Afterward, heaviness struck the floor at once and the dynamics approached crescendo at a burst.
“Welcome to IKUO’s solo tour, R.E.D. ZONE! I went back to basics after the interval since the previous live at Nagoya. Now I’m wound tighter than a spring. Please enjoy the show today!” After the greeting from IKUO, “What’s up?” began with a vocal solo, continuing on into a cozy, mid-tempo number. A powerful drum solo connected through to the last section of the song and IKUO put his soul into the vocals, accompanied by sweet, smooth keyboard notes. A low sound then echoed in “PIT INN GROOVE,” playing up a dark, beating tune. IKUO, released from singing, enjoyed playing his bass, seeming most at ease. The crowd seemed to really enjoy the groove of the number and they confirmed it with cheers, exclamations, and applause, which arose naturally at the finish. The atmosphere then grew gentle as keyboard sounded out mildly amid a blue haze of light. IKUO changed it up from the previous, aggressive approach on bass to a gentler style in “THUNDER BIRD” which once more featured a unique arrangement in which bass formed the melody. The soloist put his feelings into each note, preciously stroking the strings to make each sound.
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