Yuki Kajiura LIVE vol.#22 ~precious pieces~ July 4 - Aug 23 2026 & Asia Tour (Oct 31-Nov 27)

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grunty said:
This was the exact movie version, except YKL instrumentation so it lacks the untz. It's funny how YK was hyping Yuriko up for having a lot to do in Madoka movie, when this melody is literally all there is of her. (Or did I imagine YK saying that?)
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I think she only said she was a featured singer, but mebbe automatic translation made it seem like she was the featured singer. She only has two tracks IIRC, right?
 
Unfortunately I don't remember where I even got it from. XD ykl MC? tweet? interview? ugh. Not a clue at this point. So my memory could be arse.

But yea, should be this and at least one more repetition of this vocal in a less busy investigative mystery arrange. I don't want to completely ruin the OST for myself so I'm not going back to the bili cam audio.
 
I'm not going to do a song by song review because I did it for my review in Osaka but to do some comparison with the show I saw:

For the course of the event, pretty similar. The only big difference is Kanata (Only Emiko/Lino Leia/Yuriko Kaida as singers). With Black Rose as a turning point (same intro of the song by the way, the one I really liked). But that doesn't mean the it was boring before it. Quieter in the audience, that's all, exactly like the way you see it in this recording at Saitama. The energy on stage was great from the beginning. By the way, even before Black Rose (At Osaka), I didn't feel it like an orchestra.. I have seen a lot of orchestras and operas for years, in the venue I didn't have the same perception that for this concert (Nier concert at Lyon which is a mix between an classical orchestra and a concert was quieter even if some songs was really applause by the audience). And orchestra live is not boring for me. And when I went to see The Corrs in the Royal Albert Hall last year (so a live concert for a pop rock band, idea pretty similar of a YKL), it was the same sensation: The audience was pretty quiet until a turning point (the song "Radio") and then was so responsive and energic for the end of the concert...

For the new songs (the ones not in the concert from Osaka) and the guests : Elenore and Madlax Mix are really great but the greatest is Materialise with an incredible soprano... No regrets that I didn't hear the other new songs. Not because of their interpretations but I prefer the other songs I heard at Osaka not played at Saitama. Ashamed I don't have record of it :(
 
yeah, vol2: was a joy to watch, vol 4 yuuka was a joy too, vol 21 too, somehow more energetic, expressive(?) dunno... something is missing watching vol 22. feels like no energy. Emiko in black rose is still lovely to watch though. Maybe Yuki Kajiura should start thinking about performing something 🤣. Or change the setlist? I kinda wish Emiko took over from the edge. Kaori is great, but come one... she has also a lot of solo already. Lino Leia seems to sing much lower, and slowly taking over various parts it seemed.
 
Until black rose it was mostly ballads thats why y'all complain it has no energy. Doesnt help that she has much smaller music production now.

The only new performances in this live we ve never seen before were M06, Kanata, and silent moon.
 
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george1234 said:
Until black rose it was mostly ballads thats why y'all complain it has no energy. Doesnt help that she has much smaller music production now.

The only new performances in this live we ve never seen before were M06, Kanata, and silent moon.
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Silent Moon was only previously performed at the FictionJunction CLUB LIVE shows in early 2013 afaik: https://forum.canta-per-me.net/thre...members-only-live-2013-01-06.3804/post-216279

https://canta-per-me.net/live-events/2013-fjc-spec-setlist-1
https://canta-per-me.net/live-events/2013-fjc-spec-setlist-2
 
Yes, it has no energy. To be honest, when I read the setlist the last summer it did nothing to build my hype for this concert, and I was right about that. This "precious pieces" vol doesn't feel like it contains lot of precious pieces at all...

george1234 said:
Until black rose it was mostly ballads thats why y'all complain it has no energy. Doesnt help that she has much smaller music production now.

The only new performances in this live we ve never seen before were M06, Kanata, and silent moon.
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+ray of earth, right?
 
maha_gnosis said:
I kinda wish Emiko took over from the edge. Kaori is great, but come one...
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Kaori sang with lot of belting and vibrato-ing. I mean she started with too much power before scaling back. Lisa belts but it isn't as weighty as Kaori. Kaori can introduce lightness and breathiness into her singing, for more texture and variety, but it depends on her mood. Emiko's verse 2 start was such a difference in feel - I preferred her short lead.

maha_gnosis said:
Lino Leia seems to sing much lower, and slowly taking over various parts it seemed.
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Yeah, she's being built up and stabilized gradually. I wouldn't be surprised if I'm a little while she starts to song some Wakana FJ classics. She's just missing the fully developed vibrato. She still sings mostly straight tone.
 
Someone is uploading some of it to YT, but song by song. Ray of Earth is love. I wasn't that into the Madoka one at first listen. Maybe it'll grow on me. Silent Moon is great. From the Edge is pretty much like ACen, except with full band.

I wish I could watch it on bilibili for the full. I think you have to have an account? Last time I checked at least.
 
Crush: Rie with a hat! Heh I love this song so much. I wish they would do Will. Rie does even more of a tangent this time.

Lancer and assassin: I like how the lights pulse. I actually like the choir. It gives that added tenseness.

Ray of Earth: Love this song so much. The choir gives me chills. Gonna be a fav in the lives.

I love how elegant they all look.

Hikidashide: they have perfected this song. I'm glad to hear it more live. Kajiura smiles so brightly here.

Lighthouse: okay this is much better with the full live band.

Silly-go-round: they seem to be having fun.

Aikoi: I always like the dancing in this song. (I'm glad I wasn't in the audience with the lights. Would probably give me a headache.) That was cute when Yuki turned and smiled. It's such a fun song. The added bit was a little weird.

Elenore: so pretty! It's not on my usual listen with her songs, but maybe the live will be. The Kajiurago part is so pretty. Such angelic voices.

Madlax Mix: Nice. Love when the cello comes in.

Akatsuki: great as always.

Kanata: yay! Emiko seems to really enjoy this song. I mean they all do, but her smiles are beaming.

Battle Theme: okay. Liking this song more. Damn Korenaga.

Black Rose: Emiko looked like the badass queen that she is up there. I like this song more now because of the lives. The twirl with Joelle!

Zodiacal Sign: another perfected song. I think they have the choreo down now. The trumpet was uh... interesting. Okay, the dueling flute and trumpet was kind of cool. Love the choir in this song. The guy getting into it was hilarious.

LORD theme: Now Joelle is the star of this song. I like the fast parts but the soft are kind of sweet too. Like light coming through storm clouds.

Parade: not the best performance of that song.

Stone cold: everyone is getting out of breath. Heh

Heigen: they had everyone, which is always nice.

10/10 concert. I didn't comment on Numcar or MATERIALISE. I actually liked the choir on some songs.
 
LianaIlia36 said:
Aikoi: I always like the dancing in this song.
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It's cute and a bit like one of those dancing JPop stars (wish there was more Yuuka synchronized dance choreo over the years, or is there?)
I actually really liked JUNNA's version of this dance with her edgy leather getup in YKL21. There was an extra bounce to her shoulders that added an edge to her dance (reminded me of Janet Jackson vibe a little).
LianaIlia36 said:
Black Rose: Emiko looked like the badass queen that she is up there. I like this song more now because of the lives. The twirl with Joelle!
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I am pleasantly surprised that they evolved Emiko's joyful jaunt down and across the stage in YKL 22 to getting almost everyone involved in twirling/skipping with joined arms, in twos. I wonder if Emiko's doing some choreo coordination in the group. 😎
LianaIlia36 said:
The trumpet was uh... interesting.
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Yeah, if you want to surprise with an unexpected instrumental solo. It has to LAND. This didn't (for me at least).
 
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