Tag: Nimo
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A(Ace) Celebrate 3 Years aboard Shibuya O-West
3 days, 9 hours ago, by Kate Havas“No one knows how this journey will end. Will we survive?” Heavy drums pulsed like a heartbeat in the background. “We’re about to set sail.” Suddenly, a troop of a dozen drummers, their skin...
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ELEMENTA ALCHEMICA Premiere Show Mini Report...
A(Ace) held the finale of their one night premiere show at Shibuya REX, the epic 40 minute composition “ELEMENTA ALCHEMICA” performed without pause in the cozy space. With chairs set out, it felt like...
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A(Ace)’s ELEMENTA ALCHEMICA Premier Oneman...
December 17 was a special night for A(ce) and their fans as the pirates performed their already legendary single ELEMENTA ALCHEMICA for a one night premiere show. “The four origins that control this world....
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Inside ELEMENTA ALCHEMICA With A(Ace) [日本語あり]
ROKKYUU boarded the good ship A(Ace) to get an exclusive inside perspective on the 40 minute long single, ELEMENTA ALCHEMICA. The driving ambition behind this epic work and the dreamy details make for a great...
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ELEMENTA ALCHEMICA – A 40 Minute Pleasure by...
A(Ace)’s 40 minute long, one-song single, ELEMENTA ALCHEMICA is a fascinating experiment in the blending of traditional Celtic modes, modern classical instruments and contemporary rock. It also wrenches the...
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A(Ace) Bring the Party Ship to Hamburg’s...
The day the good ship A(Ace) came to Hamburg, the carnival of the Schlagermove was also in town. The Reeperbahn was full of rambunctious crowds, making merry with bright colored clothing and free flowing beer....
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A(Ace) Bid Farewell to Japan Before Conquering Europe
A(Ace) bid a fond farewell to Japan before launching their Absolute Conquest of Europe tour. The weather was suitably rainy for the notable band of ame-otoko(Rain-men), and it wasn’t only outside the venue...
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A(Ace)’s Latest Album Tells a Grand Tale
Sometimes there are bands who continue to defy expectations release after release. Judging by Tales for the Abyss, A(Ace) may well be one of them. Throughout, the Pirate theme that is A(Ace) pervades with such...
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A(Ace) Celebrate Two Years at Sea at Shibuya BOXX
Fans may have thought it was an April Fool’s prank as Jack Sparrow greeted them and offered a drink upon entrance, but the hall was decorated to match the theme, with canvas, rope, and a ship’s...
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The 69 of 2011
It’s been another year of ups and downs but ROKKYUU sorted through the various releases we were able to sample throughout 2011 to bring you our top picks with The 69 of 2011. ...