Re: Inaba & Slash!!

[Kaizou]

By the way, did anyone catch the part when Slash said that he had a piece of music that Koshi would like and Koshi wrote a melody for it.  Does that mean that Koshi helped composted the song or did Slash just meant lryris?  I.m siding with the second one because it just seems more plausible.

The melody is the vocals.

[Pierro]

It's killin' me but it's confirmed by Slash himself: Sahara won't be on the album "Slash & Friends". It's just a japanese exclusive single. It was a great opportunity for Inaba to be more known in the world, but no, there's nothing to do, it has to be something exclusive only in Japan.

And I'd like to ask why?

Yes, many Slash fans around the world have discovered Inaba and B'z since they have heard of this single, but many of them don't care about B'z and just say: "Who are they these Japanese guys? Well, I don't care!"

They wouldn't say that longer if the track would be on the album...

But what I still don't know is if the single will be released on the japanese version of the album. What do you think?


http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=130083

"The tracking for my [solo] record is completely done and we only have three songs left to mix. I'm extremely happy about how the whole thing turned out, I think you're going to dig it. Also, there is a single dropping in Japan this month that I recorded with Koshi Inaba from THE B'Z. The song is called 'Sahara' and is only available for sale in Japan and won't be on the domestic release of the CD. There is a surprise B-side you gotta check out [reportedly a version of the GN'R classic 'Paradise City' featuring CYPRESS HILL and Fergie (a.k.a. Stacy Ann Ferguson) of the BLACK EYED PEAS . Ed.]."

[Lebon14]

Wow... what a fail on Slash's side.  Koshi won't be getting any International attention after all

[haru27]

Yeah, I kind of had a feeling that Inaba wouldn't be feature on his album.  Other than Inaba's incredible voice and talent, the other main reason to have Inaba on the Japanese release single is for promotion.  With Inaba being feature, you already know that Japanese people, especially B'z fans, will buy the single.

It's quite sad, but I don't think Inaba cared that much about international recognition.  He just seem so down to earth and satisfy with everything he has achieved so far. 

[Lum]

I think japanese in general don't care much about international attention.
It's not necessarily a bad thing, but sometimes I wish they cared... In that case maybe we'll manage to have some show around the world.

[Mameshibaken]

I just got the single today. The song pretty is cool. So that makes more sad that the song will not be in Slash's domestic album, but only in Japanese edition... I expected more people would know about Koshi and B'z, if the song was in his domestic album...

It seems like Koshi is used only for his sales, esp. in Japan... But the reason could be the song is sung in Japanese. But it was Koshi who proposed to sing in Japanese. He should've sung in English because he just could do so...

Anyway I just translated the song into English. Kind of funny lyrics(..+.)
http://mameshibaken.blogspot.com/2009/11/english-translation-of-sahara-by-slash.html

Everybody, Buy the single!!

[outlaws0020]

Great translation thx!

Sad that Inaba isn't going to be on the album, but I kinda already saw it coming.
It's just promotion in Japan. He probably found out who's the biggest musicians in Japan (B'z of course) and then asked Inaba if he would do a song with him.
I'm happy that Inaba is singing with a famous guy like Slash, but he could atleast be featured on the album!

Kinda annoying to me.

Anyway, B'z is on the front side of the Rolling Stones magazine http://www.rollingstonejapan.com/
Great picture!!

[haru27]

Anyway, B'z is on the front side of the Rolling Stones magazine http://www.rollingstonejapan.com/
Great picture!!

I want that magazine!!  Err does anyone know how I can get it though? :'(
The cover looks great and they look so cool, but darn Inaba...stop with the screaming pose.  At least give us a nice smile like Tak.

[hypocritical]

Anyway, B'z is on the front side of the Rolling Stones magazine http://www.rollingstonejapan.com/
Great picture!!

I want that magazine!!  Err does anyone know how I can get it though? :'(
The cover looks great and they look so cool, but darn Inaba...stop with the screaming pose.  At least give us a nice smile like Tak.

You can buy it at Amazon.jp or hmv.jp, I recommend the last one.

[Arthuro]

Anyway, B'z is on the front side of the Rolling Stones magazine http://www.rollingstonejapan.com/
Great picture!!

I want that magazine!!  Err does anyone know how I can get it though? :'(
The cover looks great and they look so cool, but darn Inaba...stop with the screaming pose.  At least give us a nice smile like Tak.

Just as hypocritical said...
Either
http://www.amazon.co.jp/Rolling-Stone-%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3-2009%E5%B9%B4-12%E6%9C%88%E5%8F%B7/dp/B002TRJBNE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257950262&sr=1-1

or

http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/3691116

Cheers,
Art

[outlaws0020]

Anyway, B'z is on the front side of the Rolling Stones magazine http://www.rollingstonejapan.com/
Great picture!!

I want that magazine!!  Err does anyone know how I can get it though? :'(
The cover looks great and they look so cool, but darn Inaba...stop with the screaming pose.  At least give us a nice smile like Tak.

Just as hypocritical said...
Either
http://www.amazon.co.jp/Rolling-Stone-%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3-2009%E5%B9%B4-12%E6%9C%88%E5%8F%B7/dp/B002TRJBNE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257950262&sr=1-1

or

http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/3691116

Cheers,
Art

Was about to buy the Rolling Stones magazine from Amazon, but just at the end when I had written my adress and all that the full bill was on 244kr(40$)!
So it went from 7$ to 40$ just because of some stupid shipping!

I want the magazine, but with that shipping price I won't buy it... maybe i can find it cheaper on ebay...
or maybe it's cheaper to order it from Yahoo Auction through Japamart.

I'll check it out

[haru27]

Was about to buy the Rolling Stones magazine from Amazon, but just at the end when I had written my adress and all that the full bill was on 244kr(40$)!
So it went from 7$ to 40$ just because of some stupid shipping!

I want the magazine, but with that shipping price I won't buy it... maybe i can find it cheaper on ebay...
or maybe it's cheaper to order it from Yahoo Auction through Japamart.

I'll check it out

I just ordered the magazine and Magic from HMV, the shipping of 2 items is 1200 (for US).  Of course, extra fees like custom and duty might come later.  But that's ok, this is an early birthday present to myself and it is B'z so it's worth it.

[hypocritical]

HMV's delivery charge is much cheaper than Amazon (Overseas)
If you live in Japan, Amazon is great for you.
But if you live Overseas, HMV is your choice.

I bought it at Kinokuniya in Singapore,
and the price is more expensive than the price at HMV with delivery charges.

[yuuki]

okay, need to go to Kinokuniya asap... to find Rolling Stone Japan~
don't mind about the price, its B'z!!!

[anjoschka178]

Hehe nobody said something about the full song :-)
I love it
Thanks for the translation Mameshibaken.

And i want to magazine too