This is my first time writing a live report so…sorry if I did anything wrong (>_<) also I can’t guarantee I remember everything correctly…
1. The beginning of the end [Fate/Zero]
Wakana’s solo. She stood next to the keyboard, alone. No band here.
2. The battle is to the strong [Fate/Zero]
The band members entered (Kajiura was smiling), followed by the girls. The part where Keiko joined in was very powerful – it felt very different from the recorded performance in Type Moon Fes. It was BETTER.
3. The image theme of Xenosaga II [Xenosaga II]
~MC~
Kajiura said something like “hello and welcome to the live” in Cantonese. Also introduced the utahimes.
I think she also explained how Kajiurago was a coined language in this MC? Then she assured us that there would be English and Japanese songs in this live :P
Also I think it was in this MC (or the next one) that she said she had tried the snowy mooncakes in Hong Kong? She tried to pronounce snowy mooncakes in Cantonese…the crowd tried to tell her the correct pronunciation and Wakana joined in saying, “Bin pi? Bin pi??” (the correct pronunciation should be like “bing pei yuet beng”) They were just adorable *v*
4. vanity [Yuki Kajiura 1st Album “Fiction”]
Ahhh I love this one. Wakana’s English had improved a lot. And Keiko’s part – it was just brilliant. My favourite part of the song.
5. Liminality [.hack//liminality]
Wakana reached her high notes perfectly. <3 EARGASM.
6. In the land of twilight, under the moon [.hack//sign]
7. 花守の丘 [北斗の拳]
Kaori put lots of emotions in her voice as always. Her voice sounded a bit raw (I don't really know how to describe it) and it was good. In fact I was moved to tears…and this was the first time I cried during this live.
8. Parallel Hearts [Pandora Hearts]
A perfectly performed song. I think this was the first song we stood and did all those waving movements??
9. Salva nos [Noir]
It was, again, perfectly performed. I absolutely love Yuriko’s voice in this song *v*
~MC~
When introducing 花守の丘 and Parallel Hearts she stressed that the songs were Japanese XD
She said that花守の丘 was a song for the story of Toki in Hokuto no Ken and that Toki was a “cool guy” :P (I didn't watch hokuto no ken so I’m not sure whether I got this part right…)
At the end of the MC she talked about Kara no Kyoukai. She mentioned Mirai Fukuin and the crowd cheered even louder…then she quickly added that they wouldn't be singing any song from the new film (>_<)
10. in the garden of sinners~from paradigm [空の境界]
In the garden of sinners: Started with Wakana’s solo, then a Wakana x Keiko duet. I felt like an angel was descending on the stage – it was beautiful.
Paradigm: the lighting at the start of the song made the stage look as if it was shaking. I was stunned by the energy in this song…and cried for the second time…
11. Distance [機動戦士ガンダムSEED HDリマスター]
Keiko’s voice could be louder when she was singing chorus but other than that everything was perfect.
12. 時の向こう 幻の空 [おおかみかくし]
~MC~
After introducing the frond band Kajiura went on to say that she had tried some really good Chinese wine, trying to pronounce it in Cantonese. So, again, the crowd tried to help. “SIU HING JAO!!!” Kajiura and Wakana kept repeating, “Sho hin???” (it was always the two of them <3) Kajiura even removed her earpiece in order to hear us more clearly!
Then Kajiura said that the next song would be from Madoka and the crowd cheered. A staff (the stage director?) rushed on the stage and helped Kajiura with her earpiece.
13. Credens justitiam [魔法少女まどか☆マギカ]
When watching the Live 9 DVD I thought this song was just average but it sounded so beautiful live…(´ ▽`)
14. Luminous Sword [Sword Art Online]
15. デュラン召還 [舞Hime]
I love the beginning where Yuriko and Keiko sang together!! Their voices blended perfectly <3 konno san left the stage during this song.
16. 目覚め [舞Hime]
Again, I feel that Keiko could be a bit louder in this song. Her voice was sometimes overwhelmed by the others…maybe it was the audio system’s problem?
17. stone cold [Sacred Seven]
One of my favourite songs in this live!! The atmosphere was priceless!! I was probably a bit too excited since I was standing pretty far away from my seat when the song ended…
~MC~
When Kajiura said that the next one was going to be the last song, the crowd went “EHHHH!!!???” She introduced Sweet Song as a goodbye song.
18. Sweet Song [Xenosaga II]
An extremely lovely song. It brought me all these feels…so I sobbed. The third time. The lyrics and Kaori’s voice killed me (/□\*)
~Encore~
The crowd started yelling “エンコール!” the moment they disappeared from the stage…
EC. 1 the world [.hack//sign]
Konno san’s violin!!! <33333 But Keiko’s solo wasn't as impressive as I expected…I had probably set my standard too high after Vanity (>_<)
EC. 2 zodiacal sign [Aquarian Age]
I knew they would sing this and finally!! My other favourite song! I felt that the atmosphere of this song was better than that of Salva nos.
~MC~
Kajiura said that she loved Hong Kong and commented on the skyscrapers and people…but I couldn't understand this part…(;_;)
EC. 3 open you heart [.hack//sign]
I actually preferred other songs to end this live…like Maybe Tomorrow or Everlasting Song. But it was nice enough :’) And, yeah, I cried for the forth time…
Autograph session:
When those who could attend the autograph session were gathering in the hall Korenaga san came out!! He waved at us on the stage!! Which drove most of us crazy :P
Then we were brought to another room for the autograph session. Kaori on the right, then Keiko, Kajiura, Yuriko and Wakana.
I was delighted that I could give them my handmade tiny cushions to them personally and their reaction was utterly ADORABLE.
Picture of the cushions:
Kaori: カエル!(“Frog!”)
Keiko: アイスを食べています。(“I’m eating ice cream”)
Kajiura: Kawaii!! Kawaii!! Kawaii!! (I don't think she could hear me saying the live was great…)
Yuriko: Thank you! *then she asked me something which I couldn't understand so the staff translated it* Were you sitting in the first row?
(OMG YURIKO RECOGNIZED ME!!!! Σ( ̄[] ̄;)!*internally screaming*)
Wakana: *screamed a little* Thank you!!!!