L’Arc~en~Ciel’s Masterpieces: A Comprehensive Showcase from Major Hits to Hidden Gems

premonitionL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

premonition

This is a song that was included on the bonus CD of the music magazine SHOXX published by Ongaku Senka-sha.

It was also included as a bonus track on the 10th anniversary edition of their first album, DUNE.

It’s a rock number that sings about “you,” who have vanished somewhere.

The straightforward guitar riff and melodic line that naturally settle into your ears, combined with the driving rhythm, are really cool.

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Where the wind goesL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc~en~Ciel “Where the Wind Goes” -Music Clip-

It’s included in the image video “Siesta ~Film of Dreams~.” It’s a classic from L’Arc-en-Ciel’s early days.

The gentle yet powerful, sexy vocals are incredibly captivating.

The composition is by Ken.

The way the song portrays someone longing for a person who has gone far away is beautifully depicted and very compelling.

You can deeply feel the heartache of living apart in different places.

New WorldL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc~en~Ciel “New World” (2007) Are You Ready, FujiQ

This piece was used in a professional baseball broadcast program, and hyde and ken also appeared as guests.

For this single, it wasn’t hyde but the drummer yukihiro who wrote the lyrics for the first time.

Although yukihiro has written lyrics before, this is his first song with Japanese lyrics.

Vivid ColorsL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc～en～Ciel「Vivid Colors」-Music Clip-

Their second single.

The title word “vivid” is said to have been taken from a word written on a cup that was a gift from a fan.

They had performed it live during their indie days, and the idea for the song had existed since the early days of the band’s formation.

They performed this song when they made their first appearance on Music Station.

DuneL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc-en-Ciel「Dune」-Music Clip-

It’s the title track of the first album, DUNE, and a staple of L’Arc~en~Ciel’s early live shows.

You can picture a fantastical scene of two lovers turning to sand and blending together.

It was also rearranged by P’UNK~EN~CIEL, the band where L’Arc members switch instruments, so check that out if you’re interested.

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LORELEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc~en~Ciel – LORELEY

This is the opening track from the fifth album HEART, released in 1998.

For the band, this album marked their first work after drummer yukihiro officially joined.

The saxophone in the intro is something vocalist hyde practiced in secret from the other members, and he has performed it himself live as well.

It’s a song with a relaxed yet dynamic rhythm that feels wonderfully comfortable.

Promised landL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc~en~Ciel – Promised Land

It’s a song that blends a distinctive pop melody with a powerful rock sound, distilling the charm of L’Arc in the ’90s.

The way the lyrics—imbued with a subtle sense of mystery—are set seamlessly to this melody truly feels like the essence of L’Arc at its best.

It was later recorded by the part-switching band P’UNK~EN~CIEL and included as the B-side to their 28th single, “Link.”