Under the recommendation of Steve Vai, B’z were inducted into the Hollywood Rock Walk in 2007 as the first Asian artist. As a world acclaimed six-string virtuoso, Tak Matsumoto joined legendary guitarists Jimmy Page, Joe Perry, Ace Frehley and Slash, to become the fifth guitarist in the world to have his own Gibson USA signature model, the ‘Tak Matsumoto Les Paul.’ In 2010, Matsumoto released Take Your Pick with jazz guitarist, Larry Carlton, and won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards last February. Koshi Inaba’s solo efforts include the studio album, Hadou, which was also released in 2010 and debuted number one on the Oricon album charts. Inaba also appeared as a guest vocalist on Slash’s solo album last year.
Besides releasing a long line of number one singles and albums in Japan, B’z are known for their dynamic live shows. They began 2010 with a sold-out dome tour in Japan, including 4 nights at the famed Tokyo Dome with 600,000 fans in attendance.
B’z had North American tour visiting Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles in July 2011. After providing a song to “Download to Donate Tsunami Relief” organized by Music For Relief, B’z was asked to join the intimate private show with Linkin Park to raise money for Japan earthquake/Tsunami relief. The show took place on 8/31 with great success raising more than $35,000. They will start the Japan tour with 2 shows in Sendai which will benefit the affected area. Their tour “B’z LIVE-GYM 2011 –C’mon-“ includes 17 arena shows and 9 dome shows and continues till the last show on 12/25 at Tokyo Dome.
扉
B'z Lyrics
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ドアを今日も叩き続けて
この惨憺たる想い 溢れて
ひたすら悶々と過ぎる 無限のTIME
もう 終わらせたなら
羽ばたく鳥を眺めるように
理想 追い求めて 悶えて
欲望 燃え上がって 息が詰まる
きっと待っているのは 新しいドア
もう 流れを絶ち切れ
The lyrics of B'z's song "扉" (Tobira/Door) depict a person who is continuously knocking on a door that seems ready to shatter at any moment. The person's thoughts are filled with a sense of despair and frustration, as they struggle through an endless and monotonous existence. They implore that if it is all going to end, then they want it to end now. As they stare sorrowfully at the door they are knocking on, they are reminded of a bird, yearning to be free and unencumbered, perhaps like themselves, seeking to escape their insufferable present.
The song speaks of the pursuit of ideals, while being tormented by desire, leading to overwhelming feelings of suffocation. The idea of a new door waiting to be opened offers a glimmer of hope, a chance to break free from the monotony of the present and embark on a new journey towards a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
今にも酷く ひびわれてゆきそうな
The door looks like it's about to shatter any moment now due to the incessant knocking.
ドアを今日も叩き続けて
Despite this, the person continues to knock on the door.
この惨憺たる想い 溢れて
Their feelings of despair and misery are overflowing.
ひたすら悶々と過ぎる 無限のTIME
They are stuck in an endless cycle of agony and time seems to pass by slowly, making things worse.
もう 終わらせたなら
If they could just end this pain right now, they would.
羽ばたく鳥を眺めるように
Like watching a bird soar, they simply gaze upon their loved one.
あなたを ただ見つめていよう
They just want to keep looking at them.
理想 追い求めて 悶えて
They are chasing their ideals at the cost of their own anguish.
欲望 燃え上がって 息が詰まる
Their burning desires leave them gasping for air.
きっと待っているのは 新しいドア
There must be a new door waiting for them somewhere.
もう 流れを絶ち切れ
They just need to break free from the current cycle.
Contributed by Matthew R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
K honmaru
マニアック過ぎる選曲(笑)
知り合いが扉、monster、ギリギリchopを立て続けにライブで演奏したら、｢本家より重いぞ｣と言われたそうですw
ゆう178
よく聞いていました。
なかなかヘビーでロック感が強い曲なんですよね！
弾けるとカッコいいですよね！
aiwa-SONY Japan-
素晴らしい選曲
46 unknown.
この曲が存在しなかったとして、マリリンマンソンやlimp bizkitから日本のラウド系や2000年以降のV系バンドがこのフレーズから始まる曲リリースしたら世界中のロック界隈でカッケーってなると思う。うまく言えないけどB'zらしくない感じがB'zの曲としてカッコいいっていうか、、しかもこういうリフってC#以上低く音下げるほうがかっこよく聴こえるようなイメージがあるけど、6弦がEなのがまた好き！！ カップリングに収録してほしかった
やおてCannel With B Part 2
エフェクターの入るタイミングや種類…
勉強になります( ・ω・)ﾌﾑﾌﾑ
ちょうどDTMで扉作ろうとしてたので、参考になりました！(❁´ω`❁)
きららーーん
メタル色の強いELEVENらしくこの曲のリフも結構ヘヴィなんですよね。
Patatakesg
ぜひともmagnoliaのギターソロをお願いします🥺
スーパーマン
始まる前に高評価押したよ！笑
うぉっきん
リクエスト応えていただきありがとうございます
ICA RUS
アルペジオか。
個人的に、瀕死状態の人間にかすかな希望の光が差し込んでるみたいな様子を思い浮かべた。