It’s been a very long time coming, but I finally got a copy of ALICE NINE.’s live bluray from last year, Funeral No.999 and I’m thinking I’ll save it to watch it on my birthday. I do (surprisingly) have one small thing planned for the afternoon that day, but an evening of watching a live (twice — the commentary will be round 2) sounds like a very good way to spend it.
I watched とつくにの少女 (The Girl from the Other Side) last night and it was so featherlight, sweet, and eerily beautiful. The ephemeral animation style was a perfect complement to the story (much like the art style in the manga, of course).
This morning, Scout and I are watching the anime classic 銀河鉄道の夜 (Night on the Galactic Railroad) for the first time, and it’s simply wonderful, though sad. Campanella… and the scorpion with a heart of flaming light… and sweet, diligent Giovanni… (;_;)
I decided to try making a rough sketch of the walker I had imagined for Sister from The Seven Ravens; of course, she would have carved and engraved the wood-frame walker with the star symbol herself.
X JAPAN’s new song ANGEL is so beautiful with its ethereal vocal melody and the fluttering piano notes.
My younger brother got engaged this week which was something I was hoping would happen for a long time now. I’m truly happy for him and my sister-in-law to-be. I listened to a tiny playlist of two favourite songs to mark the occasion, as I lay down to go to sleep that night…
Within about a day of ALICE NINE.’s tickets for their September 3rd live going on general sale, they completely sold out. That’s a great achievement for the band, but as Saga rightfully pointed out, it also means that a lot of people who wanted to go attend in person won’t be able to (even if a small number of people who bought tickets sell them afterwards). I’m in that boat myself, though for a different reason altogether. I have to admit, I find it odd that they only allowed sale of THANKS tickets directly to international attendees, and didn’t give them the option of buying regular tickets as well (though I’m very glad that they did create an international-friendly sales page). Especially considering THANKS tickets holders are furthest back and the last to enter for standing. International attendees would have been happy to pay for full-price tickets, just like everyone else…
But that’s neither here nor there. It’s all done now. SHOU did tweet months ago when the freeze was originally announced that there would be a broadcast of some kind, so I’m hoping that will be the case, and that I (and lots of others) will be able to attend virtually. It’s the next best thing! I will never say no to waking up extra early for an ALICE NINE. live…★
Given that I truly can’t attend the Last Galaxy final in person (and not just because tickets are now sold out), I’m going to attend the show that the Smashing Pumpkins are playing in Ottawa for their The World Is A Vampire tour.
Now I’d better go get ready for the engagement party. If I have time, I’ll make blueberry scones to bring for dessert…
