GARNET CROW Members' Diaries

Below are translations of GC members' diaries, which could be found on their offcial website http://www.garnetcrow.com. The translations are in no way guranteed to be accurate.

Right now only Oct entry is available. I'm working backwards...

2006 Oct 30 | Hitoshi Okamoto

Recently we see a surge of cases where schools don't offer required subjects...

I didn't know World History has also become a required subject?? I wasn't good at it coz I couldn't remember those katakanas. Japanese history was easier for me in that respect. Speaking of now, I'm not that bad at world history though.Compared to memorising historical backgrounds as a routine, it's easier to learn from historical movies. And it's also easier to learn international relationships through watching sports shows (killing one bird with two stones^^).

2006 Oct 18 | Nakamura Yuri

This's Yurippe from the survey & feedback department.

I received a lot of comments and reviews from fans who've heard the new album. Thank you everyone! I'm so happy!

Comments range from one sentence to essay style long paragraphs or free verses. There're also people who talk about their outlooks on life. Thanks again to all of you who show your support and love for GARNET CROW in different ways.
Recently we wrote a lot of new songs, at a speed even faster than before the album was released.

Why are we in such an frighteningly productive mode? Anyway we are doing our best to write beautiful melodies to share with all of you. Before that, enjoy the new album! And remeber to come to our live concert in Dec. We look forward to seeing you!

2006 Oct 17 | Hitoshi Okamoto

Did you guys watch Yuri-san's YAHOO! interview last week?

I was worried about the outdated internet connection back home but fortunately I finished watching it without a hitch. It was amazing to see real people on screen. I started thinking 'Wow this's something! Now we see our own members making appearance on TV!'

When Yuri was passing comments on other memebers, she mentioned that I'm also a DJ and a skilled speaker. I so wanted to send her an instant message to correct that!! Although I wasn't the one interviewed, just hearing myself being mentioned was enough to send my heart beat wildly. I was really nervous lol.

The theme for yesterday's 'ON AIR' was 'unexpected.' Here's the programme list.
(note, 'ON AIR' is a radio programme hosted by Okamoto)
Ash / WILD SURF
RAZORLIGHT / America
Jamiroquai / Virtual Insanity
Lily Allen / Not Big

2006 Oct 14 | Azuki NANA

I just woke up and right now I have newspaper in my hand and I have the whole park to myself.

The leaves start to crackle as winter approaches. I love the soft sound of autumn wind brushing against foliage.

The reason I come to bigger park like this is to enjoy this kind of atmosphere... But, all I have is dead insect shells, mosquito bites and stifled wind. Totally unromantic!

Have I fallen into a situation where even tiny wishes like these cannot be granted?? I'll just wait a bit more before twilight comes.

2006 Oct 11 | Nakamura Yuri

Has everyone been listening to 'THE TWILIGHT VALLEY'? I am hoping everyday that the album could spread to more people by words of mouth.

Here's an annoucement.
Starting from Oct 31st, Gyao TV provides online watching of the entire Premium live concert.

The online video is the complete version of the DVD clip you find in the premium version of 'THE TWILIGHT VALLEY' and you'll also see MC and much more. The premium live concert was held in a glorious place with a rich cultural history and our make up and dressing code was also quite different from usual (the code is 'formal'). So don't miss it!

2006 Oct 10 | Hitoshi Okamoto

At this time of the year, I'm always reminded of how hard I worked during sports meetings and cultural festivals back in school.

During sports meeting, It was dangerous to carry out any intense exercise without proper warming up. Before short distance run, you stand on one foot and stretch the upper body and then flex yours knees to relax yourself.

If I try to run as hard as I can nowadays, I'll probably hurt my limbs. Or so I thought.

The theme for the radio programme on Sunday is 'motivating songs'.
Shania Twain / UP!
Simple Plan / Jump
Daniel Powter / Bad Day
Marion Raven / Little By Little

2006 Oct 5 | Hirohito Furui

Have you guys listened to the new album? Does it meet your expectation?

I'm looking forward to more feedback (^^)v

Thanks to everyone's support, the new single 'Maboroshi' recieved favourable reviews. m(__)m

See you guys in Live!! m(__)m

2006 Oct 4 | Azuki NANA

It's getting cooler day by day, like the travelling sky.

Last month I finally bought the long wanted mountain motorcycle. I ride on it many times each day as long as I have the time and energy.

Does anyone have the CD from the first week GC debuted? It's interesting to see this kind of cycle. (translation note: not sure what this means.)

It's been a couple of years since we debuted. Time really flies.

Hurts... it hurts a lot. A few years from now when I think of our 5th album, I'll probably feel sad all over again.

2006 Oct 3 | Hitoshi Okamoto

We recieved a looooooot of donations for the 'synchronization activiity' of the new single. (translation note: not sure what activity it is...) Thanks a bunch!! We've gone through all of them.

Then there's the new album. It's been 2 years since the release of the previous album. We put blood into it and it's top notch quality. Hope it could become everyone's favourite in all kinds of daily occasions. Hope you like it!

2006 Oct 2 | Hirohito Furui

It's nearing the release of our new album!

I believe this time it'll fulfil your expectations m(__)m

So please spend some time listening.

And don't miss the DVD clip which comes with the premium version (^^)v