NANA PREMIUM LIVE

3.30.07 - OLIVIA inspi REIRA (TRAPNEST) and ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi NANA (BLACK STONES) LIVE AT SHIBUYA-AX

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OLIVIA inspi REIRA (TRAPNEST) performing live at NANA PREMIUM LIVE at SHIBUYA-AX. Photo by Masayuki Noda

arch 30th, 2007 was the NANA event of the year! The two anime/manga rivals REIRA of TRAPNEST and NANA of BLACK STONES came together for a one night performance at SHIBUYA-AX. Representing their anime counterparts, OLIVIA (REIRA) and Anna Tsuchiya (NANA), NANA PREMIUM LIVE was a huge draw for fans of the manga and anime series. The show was a special event in which the only way to gain entrance was to purchase a ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi NANA (BLACK STONES) (CTCR-14537) or OLIVIA inspi REIRA (TRAPNEST) (CTCR-14536) album that were both released on Feb. 28th. Inside was a voucher that one had to send in but that only gave the person a chance of obtaining a ticket. Out of the 10,000 people who sent in

their tickets, only 1,700 were allowed to attend NANA PREMIUM LIVE. Though not the largest hall in Tokyo, SHIBUYA-AX was the perfect location for the live. Its just small enough to give the concert a cozy feeling while still holding the massive crowd that were waiting to get in. Inside was a sparse stage with the main decoration being the bands banners, which were displayed against the back wall. To the front of the stage hung a large semi-transparent screen which drew a lot of curious remarks from the crowd. At standing room only, the hall was quickly packed to its limit with eager NANA, Anna Tsuchiya and OLIVIA fans. Everyone settled down as the house lights dimmed and a movie started to project across the screen. On it was a beautiful video which

displayed mixed images of OLIVIA and Reira. As it ended the sole silhouette of OLIVIA appeared on the screen with the opening chords for a little pain began to play. The silhouette began singing, continuing in this manner until reaching the chorus, at which point the screen was dropped. There before the audience stood OLIVIA donning a classic Reira outt; a oor length owing white dress with a large white ower in her hair. This was the moment her fans had been waiting for and the hall erupted in cheers. Most of the fans were expecting OLIVIA to perform a small selection of her songs but were instead treated to all nine of her inspi REIRA tracks. Everyone there agreed that she sung beautifully that night; removing any doubt as to whether or not she would be able

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NANA PREMIUM LIVE @ SHIBUYA A-X (3.30.07)

SET LIST
OLIVIA inspi REIRA (TRAPNEST)
01. a little pain 02. Tell me 03. Recorded Butteries 04. Winter sleep 05. Starless Night 06. Nothings gonna take my love 07. Rock you 08. Wish 09. Shadow of Love

ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi NANA (BLACK STONES)

01. LUCY 02. rose 03. Without You 04. scream 05. Take me out 06. Stand by me 07. ANARCHY IN THE UK 08. Im addicted to you 09. zero 10. Kuroi Namida ENCORE (both performers): 01. a little pain 02. Rose

ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi NANA (BLACK STONES) performing live at NANA PREMIUM LIVE at SHIBUYA-AX. Photo by Masayuki Noda

to stand her musical ground against the rockin, punkish style of Anna Tsuchiya. Her voice was dramatic and lled with emotion as she danced around the stage to the delight of the onlookers. Upon reaching her nal song Shadow of Love, OLIVIA introduced it as one of her favorite inspi REIRA songs and gave thanks to Yazawa Ai. Amazing as it was, the favorite of the night seemed to be Winter Sleep. Stunning her fans, OLIVIA delivered an impressive performance with her awless pitch and perfect high notes. At the end of her set, the singer was greeted with a loud applause. After OLIVIA and her band left the stage there was a short break to prepare for Anna Tsuchiya. Though instead of moving directly into the next performance, OLIVIA was followed by a special guest, Paku Romi,

the voice actress of the punk rocker Nana Oosaki from the NANA animated series. NANA fans were both stunned and moved by this wonderful surprise. To their pleasure Romi chatted with both the MC and the audience for quite a while. She even read some of her lines from the anime, acting out scenes that were displayed on the repositioned screen. Before leaving, she promised the audience a night they wouldnt forget and quoted the famous NANA line, Konban wa, Blast desu! (Good evening, were Blast!). As she exited the stage, the screen started displaying a new video. This time it was lled with images of Nana O. and Anna Tsuchiya. The phrases MUSIC For Life and Sing or die appeared. Truer words were never written, as these are the beliefs that both Anna and the

ctional punk rocker live by. With a sudden blast of guitar, the screen fell down and Anna appeared. She started her set o with the fast paced rock song LUCY. It was obvious by the high audible screams and yelling from excited fans that ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi NANA (BLACK STONES) was a fan favorite. As Anna bounced around the stage, the fans created a chaotically organized mosh pit. Annas powerful stage presence seemed to reach a new level that night; as she came o appearing incredibly cool and sexy to the fans. She interacted with the audience often, walking near the excited crowd and turning the microphone toward them often, encouraging them to sing along with her and the fans obliged. Her songs initiated special light eects
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OLIVIA inspi REIRA (TRAPNEST) performing live at NANA PREMIUM LIVE at SHIBUYA-AX. Photo by Masayuki Noda

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ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi NANA (BLACK STONES) performing live at NANA PREMIUM LIVE at SHIBUYA-AX. Photo by Masayuki Noda

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OLIVIA inspi REIRA (TRAPNEST) and ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi NANA (BLACK STONES) performing live at NANA PREMIUM LIVE at SHIBUYA-AX. Photo by Masayuki Noda

that had been absent during OLIVIAs performance, including a disco ball which cast a dreamlike sparkle upon the entire venue. Her voice had a lot of power and stamina which Anna used to keep the crowd mesmerized as she performed all 10 of her inspi NANA tracks. Her nal song Kuroi Namida was an amazing ending to her set. Her voice held so much emotion as she sang the sad lyrics that a few of the fans in the audience were moved to tears. To everyone, it seemed that just as quickly as the evening had started it was over, bringing a slight rebellion from the audience who wanted more. The crowed didnt have to chant too long for an encore before Anna and her band returned to the stage. To everyones surprise, OLIVIA walked out along with them wearing a sexy outt.

There were cheers of excitement as the music for a little pain started up once again and both started to sing the song together. Although Annas voice is more powerful then OLIVIAs, she did a great job of holding her own vocally. The crowd only had a few moments to absorb what they had just witnessed when there was an explosion of metallic streamers and the singers started their next duet of rose. Their voices where a wonderful contrast, blending in amazing sweet and tart tones. The fans were captivated and needless to say, the encore was easily the highlight of the evening. Both of the singers and their fans seemed to enjoy it tremendously as OLIVIA and Anna performed together on stage, arms linked around each others

shoulders, singing to one and other and then to the audience. After the performance of rose, OLIVIA, Anna and her band made a grand bow and oered the audience many thank yous. Soon afterwards, they were joined by their band members and returned to the stage for the nal bow. Together they gathered in front of NANA creator Ai Yazawa, who was sitting in the front row and screamed, Yazawa-san, SAIKO (Ms. Yazawa, you are the best!). The curtains closed, ending what had been an extremely exciting evening for NANA fans in Japan. NANA PREMIUM LIVE was an exciting concert and will be remembered as the day OLIVIA inspi REIRA and ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi NANA shared the same stage, performing together.

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~FROM BEGINNING TO END~
PHOTOGRAPH Y BY MASAYUKI NODA

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A LOOK AT NANA PREMIUM LIVE AT SHIBUYA-AX FROM THE OPENING TO THE END OF THE CONCERT PERFORMANCE FEATURING OLIVIA inspi REIRA (TRAPNEST) and ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi NANA (BLACK STONES)

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TOP PHOTO: People begin to gather around SHIBUYA-AX for NANA PREMIUM LIVE. BOTTOM PHOTO: People start to enter the venue. Photo by Masayuki Noda

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Upon entering SHIBUYA-AX, people are greeted with cardboard cutouts of NANA and BLACK STONES and TRAPNEST characters from the popular NANA manga and anime series.. Photo by Masayuki Noda

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PHOTO: Inside SHIBUYA-AX for NANA PREMIUM LIVE, people can purchase NANA related merchandise. Photo by Masayuki Noda

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OLIVIA inspi REIRA (TRAPNEST) kicks things off at NANA PREMIUM LIVE at SHIBUYA-AX. Photo by Masayuki Noda

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OLIVIA inspi REIRA (TRAPNEST) singing at NANA PREMIUM LIVE. Photo by Masayuki Noda

ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi NANA (BLACK STONES) performing at NANA PREMIUM LIVE at SHIBUYA-AX. Photo by Masayuki Noda

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ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi NANA (BLACK STONES) performing at NANA PREMIUM LIVE. Photo by Masayuki Noda

OLIVIA and ANNA TSUCHIYA join forces for the encore of a little pain and rose at NANA PREMIUM LIVE. Photo by Masayuki Noda

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OLIVIA and ANNA TSUCHIYA performing rose and taking a bow together at NANA PREMIUM LIVE. Photo by Masayuki Noda

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A flyer for a NANA PREMIUM LIVE LIVE KARAOKE on April 30th.

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A promotional flyer for NANA BEST and performances for Anna Tsuchiya and OLIVIA. Image courtesy of Avex Entertainment, Inc.

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A promotional flyer for OLIVIAs August 12, 2007 concert at Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO.

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A promotional concert flyer for Anna Tsuchiyas upcoming Summer 2007 concerts.

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ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi NANA (BLACK STONES)
ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi NANA (BLACK STONES)
Mad Pray Records
CTCR-14537 DURATION: 42:34 RELEASE DATE: February 28, 2007 Website: http://www.anna-t.com Click here to purchase ANNA TSUCHIYA music on iTunes
01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. ros e W it hou t Yo u z ero s c ream Tak e m e o u t K uroi N a m i d a I m add i c t e d t o y o u LUCY ros e -St r e e t L i v e E d i t i o nK uroi N a m i d a - T V L i v e Ed itio n DV D: Durat ion: 1 0 m i n u t e s , 4 : 3 , R e g io n 2 NA N A S P E C I A L S T R E E T L I VE at Shinjuku St at ion S q u a r e 2 5 t h J u l y 2 0 0 6 01. ros e 02. z ero 03 . K u r o i N a m i d a - B L A C K STONES original animat ion c l i p ( S t u d i o L i v e T V size ve r ) -

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< Bringing Rock Music to the Masses

Japanese rocker Anna Tsuchiya brings her air to NANA anime series
elements, scream comes across as what most would consider a true rock song; rough and at times slightly chaotic. Take me out is the rst slower track on the album. A lovely power rock ballad, Annas voice almost seems sweet backed by the melodious guitars. The next track Kuroi Namida is also a rock ballad, though it contains more power then the previous one. Maintaining the strong rock sound thats present throughout all the songs, it has the most harmonious tone and steady rhythm. The bittersweet melody is the perfect backdrop for Annas melancholy lyrics of depression and loss. Picking the pace back up is Im addicted to you. The guitars set the tone for Annas lyrics which capture the hormonal rush of desire that comes with falling in love with someone. LUCY continues the fast pace. A seemingly fun song it comes with the great message of accepting who you are and encouraging others to do the same. The bonus songs rose -Street Live Edition- and Kuroi Namida -TV Live Edition- are both wonderful tracks with Annas live vocals adding an extra dose of emotion to the songs. Both tracks also verify that Anna can sing wonderfully live, sounding near identical to her album tracks. The DVD is a notable addition to the album, containing a live performance of two songs and a special animated clip. The original animation clip from the producers of NANA is a nice bonus for fans of the two main characters Nana O. and Nana K. (a.k.a. Hatchi). It highlights both of their troubled romantic relationships while Kuroi Namida plays in the foreground. Annas live performance from the NANA STREET LIVE shows what an amazing entertainer she is. Aggressive and rowdy she knows just how to get a crowd riled up, as a large group of would be moshers will attest to. She and her guitarist often interact with the crowd, urging them on to show their excitement; leaving the viewer wishing that they were also there to enjoy it live as well. MISTY CREECH

Nana, the protagonist for the self titled anime is brought to life by rocker Anna Tsuchiya. Though not an actual punk herself Anna does a good job of portraying one. Her music breaths life into the complicated character drawing upon not only her outward toughness but the inner vulnerability Nana normally reframes from showing. The album contains all of her OP and ED themes and insert songs, with the original NANA opening, Rose, beginning the album. In it Anna sings about the pain Nana endured throughout her youth and her need to feel loved. Without You is a great rock song with hints of punk hidden within the guitar riffs. The lyrics are a declaration of Nanas belief that she doesnt need anyone in her life, displaying her pride and need for self sufciency. zero follows in the same style, lyrically its another testament to Nanas need to do things her way. scream utilizes Annas raspy voice, backing it with heavy bass and steady rock guitars. It stands out from the other tracks do to its more hard-hitting rock sound. While the others have some melodic

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CUTTING EDGE

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OLIVIA inspi REIRA (TRAPNEST)

CTCR-14536 DURATION: 45:56 Website: http://www.avexnet.or.jp/olivia/ Click here for OLIVIA music on iTunes
01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. a lit t le p a i n W is h S t arles s N i g h t S hadow o f L o v e Tell M e Roc k Yo u W int er S l e e p Rec ord e d B u t t e r f l i e s - S tu d io L ive W is h -L i v e a lit t le p a i n - S t u d i o L i v e-

DV D: Durat ion: 11 m i n u t e s , 4 : 3 , R e g io n 2 NA NA S P E C I A L S T R E E T L I VE a t Sh in ju ku Sta t i o n S quare 2 5 t h J u l y 2 0 0 6 01. a lit t le p a i n 02 . S p i d E R S p i n s a l i t t l e p a i n - T R A P N E S T o r iginal animation clip (S t udio Liv e T V s i z e v e r ) -

In the world of NANA (a popular manga and anime series) the ctional rock band, TRAPNEST, is one of Japans top bands. With a cult like following they top the charts with ease. While in reality the Oricon charts are ruled by pop stars, OLIVIA does a wonderful job of making you forget such facts. Her vocal role as the rock princess singing voice is a favorite with NANA fans, capturing the pain and loneliness of the character, who she admits to identifying with. While, perhaps not an album for most of her older fans, those who are more open to experiencing a different persona of OLIVIA may nd this album enjoyable. The album contains all of OLIVIAs opening and ending themes for the animation as well as her insert songs, including the long awaited fan favorite Recorded Butteries. The album starts off with NANAs rst ending theme a little pain, a bittersweet ballad about losing the person you love then moves into a faster pace with rock song Wish. Starless Night takes a more bittersweet approach; switching from a lingering tempo during the verses to a more rock driving song through out the chorus. One of the latest insert songs Shadow of Love follows it. Believed to be TRAPNESTs Trust from

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OLIVIA tries on the crown of her animated double REIRA of NANA fame.
the manga, the song has received a lot of approval by the fans. While slow to start, it picks up the pace with soaring choruses. Tell Me and Rock You are rock songs which stay true to the TRAPNEST style, plenty of electric guitars with a soft touch. Tell Me is entirely in English and captures the inner thoughts of the character and her current complex romantic situation. Winter Sleep the nal OLIVIA ED theme is a piano driven ballad. Another English song, it contains hints of OLIVIAs early soft trip hop sound in the percussion. Recorded Butteries -studio live- is without a doubt the perfect inspi REIRA song. Melody wise it contains the contrasting hard yet soft tones NANA fans would associate with TRAPNEST. Lyrically its the perfect mix of English and Japanese (something Reira is known for); with the English being in the creative style OLIVIAs fans know and love. Wish live- was recorded during OLIVIAs Cloudy Dreamer Live from January 2007. The backup band its self is reason enough to play this track; they do a wonderful job of reproducing the song into a live setting. OLIVIA does a good job vocally toward the beginning of the song though seems to get a bit winded toward the chorus. You have to commend her for performing such a vocally demanding song so close to the end and doing so with such enthusiasm. The nal track a little pain studio live- is a nice extra. It was used as the ending theme during a dening moment in the anime. The live sound of the band is a wonderful change of pace giving the song a bit more personality then the original. The DVD includes a specially made animation from the production team of NANA. The TV sized anime clip of a little pain is a special plus for fans of the character, as it illustrates her relationship with the men in her life. The highlights of the DVD though are the two songs that OLIVIA performed at the NANA gorilla live in July 2006. Her lively unedited performances of a little pain and SpidERSpins are fantastic and testimonies to OLIVIAs live skills. MI ST Y C R E E C H

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NANA BEST
ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi NANA (BLACK STONES) OLIVIA inspi REIRA (TRAPNEST)
Cuttiing Edge Records
CTCR-14540/B DURATION: 1:01:07 RELEASE DATE: March 21, 2007 Website: http://www.anna-t.com Website: http://www.avexnet.or.jp/olivia/ Click here for OLIVIA music on iTunes Click here to purchase ANNA TSUCHIYA music on iTunes
01. 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. ros e -1 s t O P s o n g - ( B L ACK STONES) a lit t le p a i n - 1 s t E D s o n g - ( T RAPNEST ) z ero -In s e r t e d S o n g - ( BL ACK STONES) W is h -2 n d O P s o n g - ( T RAPNEST ) S t arles s N i g h t - 2 n d E D so n g - ( T RAPNEST ) K uroi N a m i d a - 3 r d E D so n g - (BLACK STONES) LUCY - 3 r d O P s o n g - ( B L ACK STONES) s t and b y m e - 4 t h E D s o n g - ( BLACK STONES) S hadow o f L o v e - I n s e r t e d So n g - (TRAPNEST) W int er s l e e p - 4 t h E D s on g - ( T RAPNEST ) NA NA B E S T S P E C I A L T R A CKS> AN N A T S U C H I YA i n s p i N A NA (BLACK STO NE S ) 11. A NA CH Y I N T H E U K 12. LUCY ~ S t u d i o L i v e Ve r sio n ~ O LI V I A insp i R E I R A ( T R A PNEST ) 13. Not hin g s g o n n a t a k e my lo ve 14 . R e c o r d e d B u t t e r f l i e s ~ Live Version~ DV D: Durat ion: 1 9 m i n u t e s , 4 : 3 , R e g io n 2 TV A nimati o n N A N A N o n - t e lo p Op e n in g & En d i n g Clips 01. ros e 02. a lit t le p a i n 03. W is h 04. S t arle s s N i g h t 05. K uroi N a m i d a 06. LUCY 07. s t and b y m e 08. W int e r s l e e p NA NA O rig i n a l A n i m a t i o n C lip s AN N A T S U C H I YA i n s p i N A NA (BLACK STO NE S ) 09. K uroi N a m i d a 10. LUCY O LI V I A insp i R E I R A ( T R A PNEST ) 11. a lit t le p a i n ~ s t u d i o l i v e ~ 12. W is h

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With a consistent barrage of music from the NANA anime series since Fall 2006, the release of NANA BEST is the long awaited compilation of top hits from ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi NANA (BLACK STONES) and OLIVIA inspi REIRA (TRAPNEST). More than likely if you are a fan of Anna Tsuchiya and OLIVIA, you may have purchased the previous BLACK STONES and

TRAPNEST albums. So, what is new? Offered on this compilation are special tracks such as ANACHY IN THE UK (note: spelled wrong on the listing credits but spelled correctly inside the lyrics booklet as ANARCHY) and LUCY ~Studio Live Version~ from ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi NANA (BLACK STONES) and Nothings gonna take my love and Recorded Butteries ~Live Version~ from OLIVIA inspi REIRA (TRAPNEST). If you are a hardcore fan of the NANA anime series, the DVD does come with

the non-telop opening and ending clips plus original animation clips from the NANA animated series. The insert booklet comes with the lyrics and a collage of pictures from the anime. If you have not purchased any of the CD singles or albums or are a completist, then denitely purchase NANA BEST. The album is denitely an awesome compilation for the NANA, Anna Tsuchiya or OLIVIA fans but for those who already own the CD singles and previous albums, you may need to consider if the extras are enough to warrant a purchase. - KNDY
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