2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!!

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2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!! (2004 嵐！　いざッ、Now Tour!!) is the video release of Japanese boyband Arashi which documented their 2004 summer concert tour in conjuction with the promotion and release of their album, Iza, Now!. The DVD was released on January 1st, 2005..

History and Highlights

The DVD was shot at their concert at Yokohama Arena on August 3, 2004. Backstage footages of Arashi arrival and departing from every venue on the tour were also included in Disc 2. The MC, a customary short talk during the intermission, was also included which exhibit Arashi natural sense of humor and camaraderie.

Typical of any Johnny's concerts, Iza Now Tour included extravagant sets and stage design. The main stage consist of a large half globe structure that opens up for Arashi's entrance to new songs or different sets while huge LED screens displayed close-ups of the performances or graphics as added effect. The small adjoining walkway were constructed of inflatable material that made them bounce while walking on it. There was also a concaved walkway that was at eye level with a part of the arena area audience. Raising platforms and cranes were also used so that the Arashi members will be able to get closer to the audience on the second floor.

Variety of themes can be observed for different parts of the set list. The first set of performance (OVERTURE, JAM, Gori Muchuu, PIKA☆NCHI and PIKA☆☆NCHI DOUBLE) were presented in futuristic themed wardrobes in addition with use of pyrotechnics and lights. The setting changed dramatically to a African safari like set for HORIZON, accompanied by an army of camouflaged Johnny's Junior (back up dancers). The songs for this set (HORIZON, DANGAN-LINER and Nemuranai Karada) were remixed in accordance with the African theme.

Performance of Lucky Man right to Eyes With Delight was done in a laid back manner. Eyes With Delight was recorded in multiple angles focusing on each member plus one edited shots of all of them together.

Strumming of a Spanish guitar commenced the beginning of a new rendition of Tomadoi Nagara in a slower beat and acoustic Spanish influenced sound. The beautiful ballad was performed with images of Spain reflected on the screen in the background. Kimi Wa Sukoshimo Warukunai which was a pure pop song was upgraded with flamenco beat resulting to a fresh new arrangement. Arashi who were dressed in dark magenta suits with lace finishing, danced the flamenco while the fangirls screamed in approval.

"Top Secret"

TOP SECRET is a solo song sung by Satoshi Ohno. It was not released in any of their studio albums and was initially to be made exclusively for this tour. The brilliant pop-lock influenced dance sequel was choreographed by Ohno himself and backed up by MAD. His amazing performing skill was in full display with intricate and fast dance moves executed in sync to the beat of the music while also hitting the notes perfectly.

"Unti Unti"

A solo song by Sho Sakurai with hip hop and rock influence. The song addressed his feelings towards the anti Johnny's as well as typical public perception towards idols. Pyrotechnics was used at the end of the performance.

"Yasashikutte Sukoshi Baka"

"Yasashikutte Sukoshi Baka" is one of the songs included in Iza, Now! album but was performed as a solo by Masaki Aiba.

Kako

"2004 Arashi! Iza, Now Tour!!"
Song

A solo song written by Ninomiya and performed live on the Iza now Tour.

"Kako" (also known as Konseki) is a song composed by Kazunari Ninomiya and was performed throughout the whole 'Iza, Now !' concert tour. It is the first Ninomiya composed song which has an official release. Admittedly due to feeling self-concious of his work, he begged the staff not to include the performance on DVD.

Song Information and Structure

• Lyrics and Composed by: Kazunari Ninomiya
• Arranged by: ha-j

Note: The song is recorded entirely in Japanese, and inaccuracies in translation are inevitable.

'Kako' was initially thought to be pronounced as Konseki which is the literal pronunciation of the kanji used. Kako is an old Japanese word meaning "scar". The song tells a sad story of love loss with lyrical metaphors and imagery. Old Japanese words was also used thus giving a more poetic feel to it.

A studio recorded version was aired on Ninomiya's radio show, Baystorm at Bay FM. The song was also performed live with acoustic guitar on Mago Mago Arashi (variety program hosted by Arashi) as a present to the grandparents that hosted the mago mago (grandchildren).

Track List

Disc 1

1. OVERTURE
2. JAM
3. Gori Muchuu (五里霧中)
4. PIKA☆NCHI
5. PIKA☆☆NCHI DOUBLE
6. HORIZON
7. DANGAN-LINER
8. Nemuranai Karada (眠らないカラダ)
9. Dear My Friend
10. TOP SECRET (Ohno solo)
11. Lucky Man
12. Hadashi No Mirai (ハダシの未来)
13. Kimi Dake wo Omotteru (君だけを想ってる)
14. EYES WITH DELIGHT (multi-angle - 6)
15. Unti Unti (Sho solo)
16. Tomadoi Nagara (とまどいながら)
17. Kimi Wa Sukoshimo Warukunai (君は少しも悪くない)
18. Yasashikutte Sukoshi Baka (Aiba solo) (優しくって少しバカ)
19. Hitomi No Naka No Galaxy (瞳の中のGalaxy)
20. Kako - aka Konseki (Nino solo) (痕跡)
21. La Familia (Jun solo)
22. A Day in Our Life
23. RIGHT BACK TO YOU
24. Arashi No Mae No Shizukesa (嵐のまえの静けさ)
25. Kimi No Tame Ni Boku Ga Iru (君のために僕がいる)
26. Sunrise Nippon (SUNRISE日本)
27. A・RA・SHI
28. Tochuu Gesha (途中下車)
29. Kotoba Yori Taisetsuna Mono (言葉より大切なもの)
30. Hero
31. Kansha Kangeki Ame Arashi (感謝カンゲキ雨嵐)

Disc 2

1. MC in YOKOHAMA ARENA
2. (入) 待ちマニア
3. (出) 待ちマニア