“Ambient Border” Live - Title Sequence
Today was the final performance of Hikaru’s stage play "Ambient Border”. Of course I had to buy a ticket for one of the streaming broadcasts. I opted for today’s afternoon performance. Oh wow! What a great experience! I’ll definitely have to watch it multiple times to fully understand it. The play is almost 2 1/2 hours long with a ton of characters and a plot that’s pretty hard to follow at times but it’s still super intriguing. What you are seeing in the above video is the title sequence of Hikaru performing “Ambient Border”. It takes place between a short opening scene (frame story) and an elaborate flashback (which makes up the main part of the play). The scene serves as an introduction of all the participating actors and their respective roles within the play.
If you have the means, be sure to get a ticket. The broadcast also includes a pretty neat making-of video! I know e+ is very tricky but maybe some of you do have an account or someone in Japan who is willing to help you. Eventually I will be sharing my recording of course but I’d like for as many people as possible to support Hikaru’s stage play project. Also, if anyone is getting tickets for the other three performances, I’d be happy if you shared your rips with me 🙏
10th Anniversary Stage 『Ambient Border』<2/4 13h>
10th Anniversary Stage 『Ambient Border』<2/4 18h>
10th Anniversary Stage 『Ambient Border』<2/5 12h>
10th Anniversary Stage 『Ambient Border』<2/5 16h>
Archive:〜2023/2/11 23:59 | 〜2023/2/12 23:59
Ticket price: ¥3,500〜
Platform: Streaming+
Purchase period: ～2023/2/11 20:00 | ～2023/2/12 20:00
Keiko at today’s performance of Ambient Border
It was really nice to see Keiko support Hikaru today.
The other day I mentioned that the soundtrack for Ambient Border is now available in digital format in the C.C.C. Store for ¥3,000. After I had fnished watching the play, I couldn’t help but purchase the soundtrack. I was curious about the “ 雷銅/Raido” version of “Under the Rain” and I was desperate for that instrumental version of "Ambient Border”. The piano reprise almost made me cry during the play because it’s such a beautiful arrangement. Having delved deep into the play I now know what they mean by “Raido ver.”. “Raido” is the name of the character played by Kenichiro Hakariya - the composer of the “Ambient Border” soundtrack including all insert songs. Basically, this is a sort of “demo tape” version. I am a bit bummed that the soundtrack doesn’t feature a version with Hikaru, Marina Hamada and Yuki Sasaki. The verses are absolutely gorgeous so I definitely wanna hear a clean studio version at some point.
07_Under the Rain
09_Ambient border Piano Reprise
Ambient Border Final Performances
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