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Tetsu (D'ERLANGER): "We enjoy music from our hearts"
 - Hello! We’re glad to hear your new album is out soon! How did the recordings of the album go?
For this album, we will be simultaneously releasing within Asia so we re-recorded past songs.
They are songs that we have continued to play live, so there were no issues with coming back to them for the recording, I'm very happy with how it turned out.
- What is the most special thing about this album - its characteristic trait, mood?
As we were re-recording past songs it normal to consciously try to add new elements are re-arrange things, but more specifically we wanted to create the sound that is "now" for us. I feel that this album is very much the sound of "now" for D'ERLANGER
- What were the main sources of inspiration for it?
It comes down to the power that comes from the band itself.
- How does the name of the album reflect its philosophy?
We chose our words carefully in when deciding the title, but in Japanese we would say "Bara Iro no Jinsei" (Roseflower Colored Life)
- Who created the cover for the album and how is the cover art connected with the music on the album?
It is based on an idea of a camera man in whom we place a lot of trust.
We have a long standing relationship with him, I feel that he is able to evoke the image of "D'erlanger" that he feels inside, and we feel a connection to his heart as well.
- Your festival [ABSTINENCE'S DOOR] takes place in Japan and Taiwan this year. What do you expect from this year’s concerts? What was your approach towards the formation of the bill of the performers?
We are honored and happy to be able to play with many different bands. We have held it in Japan many times, but for the first time we held it in Korea and had friends from there come out and play, and then go on toTaiwan where we were able to play with a local band there as well.
There is a language barrier, but we are proud that through this festival we were able to expand the "circle of Rock", and we hope to continue to extend it on to more countries and people.
 - Tell our readers about the story of this festival. How did you come up with the idea to start it?
We are using sites like myspace and twitter to increase our friends across the world.
Of course, having this festival is not easy and we need a lot of help and support, but for example like this interview itself opportunities are something that come to you.
- What are your future plans considering [ABSTINENCE'S DOOR]? What other countries would you like to take it to?
We have a lot of respect for Russia. We would like to play in Russia and share the stage with a Russian band.
- In your opinion, how can music influence people’s mood?
The way music is to someone depends on the person and they are free in how they feel.
We enjoy music from our hearts. Making, listening and performing.
Music has a power that cannot be measured, even to the extent that it can contribute to world peace.
- What are D’ERLANGER’S plans for the nearest future?
We will be performing in major cities across Japan in November and December. I look forward to seeing everyone next year! Thank you
All answered by Tetsu ( Drum player of D'ERLANGER)
Interview by Olga Polomoshnova
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