Passion Ever-Evolving and Newly Reformed, LADYBABY Concert Report
LADYBABY & Seiko Oomori’s Wild Performance, Neo Dadaism Parade Vol.2 Report
LADYBABY×大森靖子による狂喜のステージ、「ネオ・ダダイズムパレード Vol.2」レポート
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“Since we were originally discovered by Seiko, in regards to work, we had some mixed feelings over whether or not we could be included in something like this. But since Seiko had been following us for so long, she was able to create a song (“LADY BABY BLUE”) like that. Her song has a lot of love for us in it.” (Rie Kaneko) “It was like Seiko took all of the things we’d posted about on SNS or thought, and tied it all together. She took the words that were closest to us, and turned them into lyrics.” (Rei Kuromiya)
「れい・りえを見つけてくれたの靖子ちゃんだったから、仕事としてこうやって関わることができるのが、すごい複雑だったんです。でもやっぱり、うちらのことをずっと見てくれてるから、こういう歌（「LADY BABY BLUE」）が作れるんですよね。靖子ちゃんのうちらに対する愛がめっちゃ詰まってる曲だなって」（金子理江）「靖子ちゃんは私たちがSNSで伝えてることとか、れい・りえの思ってることちゃんと汲み取ってくれて。自分たちに一番近い言葉で、歌詞を表現してくれてるんです」（黒宮れい）
This is what The Idol Formerly Known as LADYBABY (below, LADYBABY) had to say about Seiko Oomori in a TGU interview the other day.
これは、先日、TGUのインタビューに対して答えてくれた、The Idol Formerly Known As LADYBABY（以下、LADYBABY）の大森靖子に対する想いだ。
Looking Only Forwards Never Backwards! The Idol Formerly Known As LADYBABY Interview
Immediately gaining attention after they were selected for Miss iD 2015, Rie Kaneko and Rei Kuromiya say they owe everything to Seiko Oomori. You might even go as far to say that she’s their life advisor. For Seiko Oomori, who served as a Miss iD judge that same year, their discovery was that much more valuable.
ミスiD2015に選出されると瞬く間に注目の的となった金子理江と黒宮れいの二人にとって、大森靖子は恩人だ。人生の師と言っていいのかもしれない。二人の発見は、同年のミスiDの審査委員だった大森靖子によって、より一段と価値のあるものに深められたからだ。
Hearing that LADYBABY and Seiko Oomori would hold a joint concert together, we can only guess at how much this means to them. After Ladybeard withdrew from the group, the girls went on hiatus, and then last year they announced a major debut and that they would resume activities, coming back more powerful than ever. Currently they’re performing as part of a joint concert series, called Neo Dadaism Parade. Vol. 1 was held with Moso Calibration on April 9th. For Vol. 2 they approached Seiko Oomori, but this particular joint performance might as well be LADYBABY’s way of repaying her kindness.
そんなLADYBABYが大森靖子とツーマンライブを行うーーそれが二人にとってどれほどの意味を持つかは推して測るべし、というところだろう。レディビアードの脱退以後、活動を休止していた彼女たちは、昨年、メジャーデビューと共に復活を遂げ、よりパワーアップして帰ってきた。現在、二人はツーマンライブシリーズ「ネオ・ダダイズムパレード」を興行中。Vol.1は４月９日に妄想キャリブレーションを迎えて行われた。そしてVol.2では大森靖子を抜擢したわけだが、今回のツーマンはいわばLADYBABYによる大森への恩返しと呼ぶべきものなのかもしれない。
The LADYBABY x Seiko Oomori joint concert was held on May 3rd at SHIBUYA WWWX. The show was completely sold out. Many fans came out during the middle of Golden Week to see what kind of chemistry both artists would have together.
LADYBABY×大森靖子のツーマンライブは５月３日、SHIBUYA WWWXで開催された。チケットはソールドアウト。ゴールデンウイークの中日に、LADYBABYと大森靖子がどのような化学反応を起こすのか一目見ようと多くのファンたちが駆けつけた。
The stage was illuminated in a mysterious deep red right, and when “Carmina Burana” began to lay, the first to appear was Seiko Oomori, dressed in a white veil. Her recitation fell like a sudden, sorrowful downpour of sacred words onto the audience.
妖しい真っ赤な照明が舞台を照らし、「カルミナ・ブラーナ」が流れると、まず登場したのは、白いベールを被った大森靖子だ。朗読によって、まくしたてるように神聖な言葉のゲリラ豪雨を観客に浴びせかけた。
When she took off her veil, it revealed a costume made by Lulumuu, Then she went on to sing her songs, “Magic Mirror”, “Midnight Seijun Isei Kouyuu“, and “Pink Methuselah”, one right after another. During “Pink Methuselah” the audience pumped their fists into the air, and it felt as if everyone’s energy had gathered into one place.
ベールを脱ぎ、縷縷夢兎の衣装を露わにした大森靖子は、「マジックミラー」・「ミッドナイト清純異性交遊」・「ピンクメトセラ」と代表曲を次々に歌う。「ピンクメトセラ」では手を高く突き上げ、あたかも会場のエネルギーを一点に集めているかのようだった。
From the fifth song on, the stage was transformed into a dream-like backdrop. Rie Kaneko appeared with Seiko Oomori and her guitar, and the two of them sang an enthusiastic rendition of “Zettai Kanojo”. I had to second-guess whether or not I was really seeing the magnificent scene in front of me. When Rie sang the part, “Yesterday I sat and cried, so I don’t feel like meeting anyone today”, it sounded like the song had been written especially with her in mind.
続いて５曲目から夢のような光景がステージ上で展開される。ギターを持った大森靖子と共に登場したのは金子理江。二人で「絶対彼女」を熱唱したのだ。こんな贅沢なシーンを目撃してよいものだろうか。「昨日ちょっと泣いちゃったから今日は誰にも会いたくないな」のセリフ部分を金子が歌う。まるで彼女のために作られた曲のようである。
Then when the intro of “Nostalgic J-pop” began, it was Rei Kuromiya who took the stage. The verses of the song unfolded like Seiko and Rei’s souls were colliding into one another. For this collaborative performance, Seiko let Rie and Rei each pick a song from her repertoire to sing. Their collaborative effort was one full of both singers’ strong emotions.
さらに「ノスタルジックJ-pop」のイントロが流れると、今度は黒宮れいが登場。サビのパートでは大森と黒宮による、魂のぶつかり合いが繰り広げられた。このコラボ企画では、金子と黒宮にそれぞれ大森の曲の中から歌いたい楽曲をひとつ選んでもらったという。それだけに二人の想いが強く、強く、込められたコラボレーションだった。
The highlight of the performance was definitely the three singers coming together to sing “LADY BABY BLUE”. Seiko wrote this song just for LADYBABY. All three of their voices layered together to create a single, bright universe, illuminated by the blue glow sticks from the audience. All at once, the whole venue was enveloped in a festive mood.
見事に溶け合った三人はそのまま「LADY BABY BLUE」を歌い上げる。この曲は大森靖子がLADYBABYの二人のために書き上げたもの。三人の声が絡まり合い、じゃれあい、ひとつの宇宙を作り上げた。観客が持ち込んだサイリウムもブルーに点灯。会場全体が一気に祝祭のムードに包まれた。
When the song ended, still surrounded in its aura, Rei said, “Thank you.” Seiko added, “It looks like you’re finally learned how to say those words,” Rei blushed, looking her cutest.
曲が終わると、そんな光景を前にして黒宮れいが一言、「ありがとう。」と呟いた。大森靖子に「『ありがとう』なんて言葉、言えるようになったんだね」と言われて照れる黒宮は、最高にキュートだった。
From the eighth song on, each band member sang, “SHINPIN”, “Orion-za”, and “Amai” accompanied by an instrument. Without holding back, each of them let their feelings explode from their instruments, leading into “TOKYO BLACK HOLE”, and finally, Seiko Oomori concluded her set with “Ongaku wo Sute yo, Soshite Ongaku e”.
８曲目からは弾き語りによる「SHINPIN」、「オリオン座」、「あまい」と続く。バンドメンバーがそれぞれの楽器で感情を余すところなく爆発させると、「TOKYO BLACK HOLE」に突入し、最後、大森靖子は「音楽を捨てよ、そして音楽へ」で自らの舞台を締めくくった。
Even after the venue’s enthusiasm and excitement didn’t settle, but without being swallowed up by the atmosphere Seiko had created, LADY BABY took the stage again. When they showed off their new song “Pelo”, the energy of the audience reached a new height. The “Pelo! Pelo!” call and response was as if they’d been singing it for years.
熱狂と興奮がいつまでも冷めない会場。だが、大森靖子の作り出したそんな雰囲気にのまれることなく、LADYBABYの二人が登場する。新曲「Pelo」を披露すると、観客のテンションはいきなり最高潮に達した。「ペロ！ ペロ！」のコールアンドレスポンスは、何年も歌われてきたかのような仕上がりであった。
Stirring up the audience as they called out, “You’re not tired now after Seiko, are you? C’mon and give it all you’ve got!” before launching into “Age Age Money ~Ochingin Daisakusen~”. A roll of yen notes fluttered down around the audience, making for a unique sight.
「靖子ちゃんで疲れてないですか？」「ありあまってる体力を使え！」と観客を煽りながら、続けて「アゲアゲマネー ～おちんぎん大作戦～」を歌う。会場に舞い散る札束。LADYBABYのライブでは恒例となった光景だ。
Even after this, the two didn’t slow down any. At the same top speed they dived into their debut song, “Nippon Manju”, and “SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS”. On stage, Rie and Rei destroyed their cute image that had existed before. To love all, and be loved by all. Born here inside this venue, was a utopia of nothing but love.
その後も二人は決して速度を緩めない。トップスピードのまま披露したのはデビュー曲「ニッポン饅頭」と「SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS」。既存のかわいいの概念を破壊する、ステージ上の金子理江と黒宮れい。全てを愛して、全てに愛される。いま・ここには「愛」しかない、そんな理想郷が会場に誕生した。
The fifth song they sang was “Easter Bunny”, a song to bless their return. With this song, they managed to steal the hearts of everyone in the audience.
続いて５曲目では「Easter Bunny」を歌いあげる。彼女たちの復活を祝福する歌。観客は二人の無敵さに心を奪われていた。
After that they continued nonstop into “ULTRA☆LUCKY”. Before their seventh song, “Shan Shan Shantan”, they really got the crowd going by assaulting them with cries of, “I can’t hear you at all! Don’t just stand there! Come up to the stage! Hey, that goes for you older guys, too!” But doing it all with a smile, it was apparent that Rie and Rei were enjoying the show and just having some fun.
そのままノンストップで「ULTRA☆LUCKY」へ。7曲目の「上々上湯」の前では、「全然声出てないよ！」「見てんじゃねえよ！ こっち来いよ！」「おっさんたちも前来いよ、こら！」と、二人による最強の煽りが矢継ぎ早に飛ぶ。けれど、黒宮も金子も二人とも、このライブを心から楽しんでいるのがその笑顔から伝わってくる。
Before their last two songs, it was announced that that Neo Dadaism Parade Vol. 4 would take place on August 12, 2107, which also came to a surprise to them as well. And so, LADYBABY’s wild dance continues on!
ラスト二曲の前に、２０１７年８月１２日に「ネオ・ダダイズムパレード Vol.4」の開催決定が、二人にもサプライズという形でアナウンスされる。まだまだ、 LADYBABYの乱舞は続くのだ！
Completely at their peak, for their last two songs they performed “Sanpai! Goshuin girl☆” and “C’est si bon Kibun” and you could feel them radiating joy from singing and being up on stage.
絶高潮の二人は、ステージに立つことのできる快楽を全身で感じながら、最後に「参拝！御朱印girl☆」と「セシボン・キブン」を歌い上げた。
Seiko Oomori returned to the stage after LADYBABY finished their set. As the lights brightened, I became immediately aware that all of three girls were wearing outfits designed by one of the hottest designers at the moment, Kanae Higashi, of knitwear brand Lulumuu. When all three girls chosen by Lulumuu stood side by side on stage, the high energy shared between them caused their outfits to flash under the lights. It was a dazzling, spectacular sight. Last, they took a memorial photo with everyone shouting out, “Kuso yaro!” (“Jerks!”), and then the show came to a close.
LADYBABYの舞台が終わると大森靖子が登場。舞台が明るくなってハッと気づいたが、本日の三人の衣装はともに、いま大注目のデザイナー・東佳苗が手がけるニットブランド・縷縷夢兎であった。縷縷夢兎に選ばれた三人がステージにならぶと、舞台上の狂喜の感情が、照明に照らされた衣装の内面から炸裂する。それはあまりに眩しく、あまりに幻想的な光景だった。最後は「クソ野郎！」の掛け声で観客も交えた記念撮影を行って、終了。
Even after the show, they played an unforgettable encore. LADYBABY and Seiko Oomori came out to perform “LADY BABY BLUE” once more. After “LADY BABY BLUE”, they didn’t say goodbye just yet, using it as a bridge. Seiko Oomori addressed the audience: “LADYBABY are part of me, and due to my own desire I brought them into the internet world. That’s why I hate seeing them in a difficult spot. So I’d like to ask all of you to show your love for LADYBABY.” With ecstatic expressions still on their face, the three then retreated from the stage.
終演後、鳴り止まないアンコール。すると、LADYBABYと大森靖子が姿を現し、「LADY BABY BLUE」を再度披露した。この最後の「LADY BABY BLUE」は、三人のステージの終わりを告げるのではない。次につながる、架け橋となるアンコールなのだ。大森靖子は言う。「LADYBABYの二人は私が、私の欲でインターネットの世界から連れ出してしまった。だから、二人に辛いことがあると嫌なの。みなさん、これからもLADYBABYを愛してください。」恍惚とした表情のまま、三人はステージを降りていった。
As of now, two more dates have been announced for LADYBABY’s joint concert series Neo Dadaism Parade, including Vol. 4 that was announced during the show. Vol. 3 will be held on July 23, with Bed in as the coupling act. Still no word on who will join them for Vol 4., but their next performance is one to look forward to!
LADYBABYのツーマンライブシリーズ「ネオ・ダダイズムパレード」は、今回発表されたVol.4も含めて、このあと2回の日程が既に発表されている。７月２３日に開催されるVol.3では、ベッド・インとの共演が決まっている。Vol.4の出演者はまだ未発表だが、今後の二人のステージにぜひ期待しよう！
Translated by Jamie Koide
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LADYBABY official website : http://ladybaby-fc.com/en/
LADYBABY Twitter : https://twitter.com/ladybaby2015
Rie Kaneko Twitter : https://twitter.com/ChuuuRie
Rie Kaneko Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bite_me_3/
Rei Kuromiya Twitter : https://twitter.com/rei_neverland
Rei Kuromiya Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/suicide_u/
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KAI NAGASE
Writer, Book Reviewer. Having the degree of MA. (Japanese Literature) I love Japanese Girl's Popular Music, such as YUKI, Chara, Makoto Kawamoto, and Seiko Oomori.
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