BLACK LINE talked to us about their formation, their upcoming European tour, their knowledge of the countries they will visit and more.
Although not even a year has passed since the start of live activities for BLACK LINE, the band has already attracted attention not only domestically but also overseas. This is not only due to the fact that many know two of the members from their previous band, Dio, but BLACK LINE’s musicality has much to offer to listeners from all over the world. The band sat down with us to talk about the background of their formation, their upcoming release as well as the European tour, which will span over two weeks with twelve shows in seven countries.
This is our first interview with BLACK LINE. Could you please tell us a bit about your concept?
Yudai: It’s BLACK LINE— as in a borderline that cannot be touched by anyone.
Mikaru: There is a meaning in “line” that is bloodline or lineage, and there is also a meaning as in a route of a ship or an airplane. These two meanings together with “black” make a “black lineage”, one with darkness to it. And in regards to the route meaning, it is like a line cleaving through the pitch-black world of darkness.
Syu: Like a line cleaving the darkness, striving towards light.
Do you put this kind of concept into your songs?
Syu: The fusion of a dark sound and attractive, catchy melody lines and lyrics that can cheer listeners up are our characteristic concept.
Could you tell our readers who do not understand Japanese some of the themes than run in your lyrics?
Mikaru: SHOW TIME is the song that we wrote first when we started BLACK LINE, and so it includes the meaning that this is the start of the show for BLACK LINE. The content of the lyrics is very optimistic, and it is a positive song for everyone. The second song, GLAD EYE, is a scene from an erotic adult night. The last song, DEEP INSIDE, is a vampire song.
Author: polina & JaME team
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