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Wes: Tell me about Ami, Yumi and the support band
Chanel No. 2: I think PUFFY was wearing one-piece outfits with Converse shoes.
The band lineup was one guitarist, one bassist, one drummer and the behind-the-scenes DJ that set up the playback. A different approach to their music. The band played with all their might so the music was shooting out into the room. Ami and Yumi were master sof ceremonies to interact with everyone in the audience. I was impressed by their English. They definitely studied for the tour but they used notes.
I'm a drummer so I was able to analyze Cindy's (the audience chose her American name) drum kit. Snare, rack tom, floor tom, kick drum, hi-hats, crash cymbal, most likely a ride cymbal, and a cowbell. A different approach to their music. I was expecting 2 crash cymbals and a keyboardist.
I think the volume was louder than the '07 concerts. The drums seemed louder too. When they performed, it was hard to hear myself singing.
Wes: You did the meet and greet, that sounds amazing!
Chanel No. 2: I can't believe I actually met PUFFY! My heart was definitely pounding! I went with the flow. I didn't know what to expect. I was shocked by the number of people that came. I'll need to remember that (next time).
I approached Ami and Yumi. I think I said hi and my name. I remember Ami saying hi to me. She said my name. :-D
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Yumi saw my top and basically thought it looked familiar so I said 'Bring it!' I think they remembered the top so, in perfect English, Ami asked where I got it. I basically said I bought it from Japan and had it shipped to me. Pretty sure it was only sold in 14 Japanese stores. Had I known, I woulda bought a lot. It's quite a bit of cash but...
I had staff take a pic of Ami, Yumi, and I w/ my phone. I told them I was gonna do a heart. I think Ami said 'A heart'. Ami and Yumi made heart shapes w/ me. :-)
After I got my pic, I said 'Thank you so much' then went to the stage. I miss them already!!!
Wes: Can you share the set list?
Chanel No. 2: The set-list was very random. I dunno how they came up with it!
1. Puffypipoyama
2. Call Me What You Like (if you like rock-n-roll)
3. LOVE SO PURE
MC
4. TEEN TITANS THEME
5. JOINING A FAN CLUB
6.UREI
7. TRUE ASIA
MC
8. Your love is a drug
9. SIGN OF LOVE
10. All Because Of You
MC
11. INTO THE BEACH
12. JET POLICE
13. DOKI DOKI
MC
14. Hi Hi
15. RED SWING
16. Darekaga
17. ELECTRIC BEACH FEVER
MC
18. Radio Tokyo
Encore
19. THAT’S THE WAY IT IS
Wes: That is an interesting play list, some I might have predicted but Urei surprised me! What were some of your thoughts about the set?
Chanel No. 2: (Puffypipoyama) I wasn't very familiar w/ the song but I'm not surprised it was the 1st song cos it's recent. They did the dance. I'd leave the song name as is. Pipo seems to mean 'people'? Yama can have multiple meanings. Mountain, peak, hill, climax, etc.
(Call me What You Like) That blew my mind. I don't even know if I heard right. 1 of my favorite songs. I didn't think I'd hear it live. I thought they were gonna sing 'Shall We Dance?' but I guess it's not a big shock. It wouldn't be new. I'm very glad they sang the song.
(All Because of You) My favorite PUFFY song. I'm very glad they performed the whole song. It's the version w/ the extended opening.
(Electric Beach Fever) The opening was extended w/ handclaps
Wes: Ami and Yumi have always had a knack for entertaining the crowd with banter as MC’s, can you tell me about that?
Chanel No. 2: I can't remember all the MC details but they asked if anyone from the crowd went to their '07 L.A. show. I said I attended. Ami was asked what music is her favorite these days. She said K-pop. I was shocked!
Wes: Was it fun for you, did Puffy enjoy the performance?
Chanel No. 2.: Such a fun experience. A+! I think I was the most devoted fanatic there.
I'm glad PUFFY had fun. Hopefully they'll come back. I wasn't sure if they were gonna return but I guess they still have a sufficient fan-base
Wes: Thank you so much for talking about Puffy’s show at the Belasco and thank you for helping me out with a tour shirt. I’ll post that up separately as I am the master of padding.
If anyone went to the Boston, San Francisco or Dallas shows please ping me. Same for more LA show reports!
After I got my pic, I said 'Thank you so much' then went to the stage. I miss them already!!!
Wes: Can you share the set list?
Chanel No. 2: The set-list was very random. I dunno how they came up with it!
1. Puffypipoyama
2. Call Me What You Like (if you like rock-n-roll)
3. LOVE SO PURE
MC
4. TEEN TITANS THEME
5. JOINING A FAN CLUB
6.UREI
7. TRUE ASIA
MC
8. Your love is a drug
9. SIGN OF LOVE
10. All Because Of You
MC
11. INTO THE BEACH
12. JET POLICE
13. DOKI DOKI
MC
14. Hi Hi
15. RED SWING
16. Darekaga
17. ELECTRIC BEACH FEVER
MC
18. Radio Tokyo
Encore
19. THAT’S THE WAY IT IS
Wes: That is an interesting play list, some I might have predicted but Urei surprised me! What were some of your thoughts about the set?
Chanel No. 2: (Puffypipoyama) I wasn't very familiar w/ the song but I'm not surprised it was the 1st song cos it's recent. They did the dance. I'd leave the song name as is. Pipo seems to mean 'people'? Yama can have multiple meanings. Mountain, peak, hill, climax, etc.
(Call me What You Like) That blew my mind. I don't even know if I heard right. 1 of my favorite songs. I didn't think I'd hear it live. I thought they were gonna sing 'Shall We Dance?' but I guess it's not a big shock. It wouldn't be new. I'm very glad they sang the song.
(All Because of You) My favorite PUFFY song. I'm very glad they performed the whole song. It's the version w/ the extended opening.
(Electric Beach Fever) The opening was extended w/ handclaps
Wes: Ami and Yumi have always had a knack for entertaining the crowd with banter as MC’s, can you tell me about that?
Chanel No. 2: I can't remember all the MC details but they asked if anyone from the crowd went to their '07 L.A. show. I said I attended. Ami was asked what music is her favorite these days. She said K-pop. I was shocked!
Wes: Was it fun for you, did Puffy enjoy the performance?
Chanel No. 2.: Such a fun experience. A+! I think I was the most devoted fanatic there.
I'm glad PUFFY had fun. Hopefully they'll come back. I wasn't sure if they were gonna return but I guess they still have a sufficient fan-base
Wes: Thank you so much for talking about Puffy’s show at the Belasco and thank you for helping me out with a tour shirt. I’ll post that up separately as I am the master of padding.
If anyone went to the Boston, San Francisco or Dallas shows please ping me. Same for more LA show reports!
