updates archive (2004):: 2010 :: 2009 :: 2008 :: 2007 :: 2006 :: 2005 :: 2004 :: 2003 :: 2002 :: 12.30.2004. without further ado, the remaining GOOD DREAMS lyrics are up. WHEW.
12.29.2004. added 'ORANGE FILM GARDEN', 'FRONTIERS', and 'GOOD DREAMS' lyrics.
12.26.2004. did you have a merry christmas? (or merry whatever you celebrate.) added 'WALKIN' ON THE SPIRAL' and 'tenshi mitai ni kimi wa tatteta' lyrics.
12.13.2004. added info on the new 15th anniversary special live dvd to the discography. this is a presentation of their 9/16 concert at shibuya-ax. a pre-order makes a great christmas present for any pillows fan. :D in other news, the pillows, among several other japanese artists, are confirmed to have applied to perform at austin's south by southwest festival. please realize it is not guaranteed they will play, though extremely likely. therefore there is no show date, so don't even ask. but stay tuned- an official announcement should come in january or february. thanks to culen for the article.
12.6.2004. by popular request (it's about time, eh?): 'boku wa kakera' translated.
12.3.2004. lyric translations added: 'like a lovesong', 'scent of sweet', and 'our love and peace'. corrections to 'fool on the planet'.
11.22.2004. new wallpapers added. some updates to the references/homages page. faq updated. hopefully it should be more helpful now.
11.9.2004. new tabs: 'kanojo wa kyou', 'hybrid rainbow', and 'bran-new lovesong'. new translation: 'sono mirai wa ima'. updated discography with corrected tracklist and cover for GOOD DREAMS.
10.19.2004. FINALLY finished turn back lyrics and added 'bokura no HAREE suisei' translation. definitely ranks as one of their most romantic songs. <3
10.18.2004. translations! 'noboranai taiyou' (by request... i can't stand this song so if i didn't translate it now i'd never finish it ^_~ ), 'vain dog (in rain drop)', and 'patricia'. corrections to 'waiting at the busstop' as well.
10.5.2004. thanks to a certain hurricane, i lost power for about a week, but the show goes on! interesting news- the pillows now have an english version of their site! (click the big link on the upper right) 'sono mirai wa ima' single comes out today (it's already 10/6 in japan)! added a new ringtone and added 'sono mirai wa ima' and 'GOOD DREAMS' to the discography.
9.20.2004. i'm back. a special report is waiting for you in 'stuff'. :D too tired to update anything else. i'll add real scans when i have a chance.
9.3.2004. assuming i don't get totally pummelled by the hurricane, i'll be on vacation in japan for two weeks. see you on the other side. :)
8.23.2004. 'LIBERTY' translation added. new album, 'GOOD DREAMS' slated for release 11.3.2004! :D
8.16.2004. 'beautiful picture' translation added, by request for chris c. :)
8.15.2004. synchronized rockers added to discography. new single, sono mirai wa ima (that future is now) due out 10.6.2004.
7.27.2004. 'tiny boat' translation added.
7.21.2004. tab update: 'hybrid rainbow', 'one life', and 'scent of sweet' up.
7.19.2004. it's probably overdue, but i've got a forum now!
7.14.2004. my site had its second birthday a week ago. :D i am temporarily without an internet connection at home, so i'm still behind, but here's a 'smile' translation for yas. also updated the faq. and don't forget, new site e-mail: pirouzu at gmail dot com.
6.29.2004. 'the killing field' and 'naked shuffle' lyrics added. 'carnival' (rhythm) tab added. i'll go through and change this on the rest of the site later, but i have a new site e-mail (thanks to chris c.! :D): pirouzu at gmail dot com. cool? cool. spammers will suffer.
6.21.2004. hotmail is being uncooperative, so it's a short update. i'll get to those tabs another time. 'cherry' lyrics added, some links added/removed (thanks robotic), and 'energy' and 'subhuman' tabs corrected.
6.15.2004. to continue the 15th anniversary celebration, a pillows tribute album, 'synchronized rockers' will be released 9.16.2004, featuring covers by bump of chicken, ellegarden, going underground, jiro (from glay), mr. children, noodles, salon music, the pees (with kuhara kazuyuki), chikuzen satou, and straightener. don't forget, 'turn back' will be released soon, did you preorder your copy? :D
6.13.2004. just a friendly notice, i'm a little backed up on tabs and things, but don't worry, if you sent me something it'll more than likely be posted within a couple weeks. :)
6.9.2004. specially for cajunbushi: 'daydream wonder' translation. 'cause he scanned bunches of stuff and all. ;)
6.2.2004. new: 1998 interview with the pillows, translated at last!
5.25.2004. quick update: 'backseat dog' translation, off the request list, believe it or not. and now i fall asleep... mmm...
5.17.2004. the final 'please mr. lostman' translation is up (strange chameleon).
5.9.2004. without further ado, three more 'please mr. lostman' translations by ruliann are up! also 'energy' and 'subhuman' tabs for you by thriceskater, and a wallpaper (ooh), and some ringtones!
5.8.2004. this news update brought to you by the pillows' 15th anniversary! for those who did not already know... they've been working hard making awesome music for us all these years, and to celebrate, they will be releasing a new mini album, 'turn back', featuring previously unreleased tracks! also for your viewing pleasure, a dvd, 'walkin' on the spiral', will be released later this year. see discography for more details.
4.22.2004. correction to 'little busters' romaji (thanks kaze no mirai), correction to culen's guitar list re: manabe's guitar in 'terminal heaven's rock' pv. new translations from ruliann: 'ice pick' and 'kanojo wa kyou'. added a bunch of bass tabs from alex fragd. info updated and bio photos refreshed, thanks to culen.4.5.2004. two more please mr. lostman translations from ruliann. and something new... haven't you ever wanted to know what guitars the pillows like to jam on? here's your answer: culen's guitar guide! see stuff. plus minor corrections to 'terminal heaven's rock' and 'come on ghost' lyrics.
3.30.2004. minor discography fixes (regarding 'bye bye sweet pain' not being a bonus track, and 'secret slogan' being on fool on the planet), minor addendum/correction to 'swanky street' translation. and... the mystery of the pillows' name? hmmm! see stuff/references, why don't ya...
3.25.2004. translation 2x2 bonus! 'black sheep', 'waiting at the busstop', 'ritalin 202' (because i swore i'd finish off thank you my twilight) and a translation of 'stalker' by ruliann!
3.11.2004. guest translation by ko! presenting 'we have a theme song', plus the bonus engrish version (thanks culen). also small updates to the discography and the faq. by the way, i utterly forgot- for those of you who didn't know already, the first flcl soundtrack is available domestically- that's right, it costs $15 for your very own legal copy at amazon.com. amazon is ALSO offering several of their albums at import prices. we <3 you amazon. my letter is on its way to king records (see campaign page), i encourage everyone else to write, e-mail or harass someone as well. ^__^
3.8.2004. updates to references. updates to the discography's covers list (thanks bojan). please continue to show your support if you have any hope of seeing the pillows come to america! i've finished a letter to send to king records.
2.21.2004. updated references, added 'juliet' translation. i think we've done all that's possible as far as otakon goes, but the show will go on. what show? trying to get the pillows to play for us in america, of course. read more.
2.12.2004. it's almost valentine's day (!) and coincidentally, i translated 'bran-new lovesong'. needless to say, it's gorgeous. ;____; happiness to you all. ^___^ love really does smack you in the face when you least expect it, just like this song. keke.
2.11.2004. double happiness!! 'crazy sunshine' translation for you, and scans of the entire please mr. lostman booklet. woohoo!! anybody want to make some cool wallpaper? :D
2.6.2004. happy february!! lots of new tabs up, from fro boy and sinophilic. and a couple of bass tabs from poey.
1.28.2004. 'midnight down' and 'swanky street' translations added. 'swanky street' because all the glowing praise for it made me curious, since it's not really one of my favorites. tis quite melancholy.
1.25.2004. it's the month of mad updates. but FIRST... before i even add anything new, there were a number of things still missing from the discography. i have made further attempt at amending this. spiky brothers, O.P. KING, the christmas tape, and the 'good dreams' cover are now included. thanks to bojan and probably culen and other people but i'm way too tired and added this stuff so long after the fact that i can't remember. ;;^^
1.22.2004. revamped and fixed and updated discography! new special album 90's my life, limited release in march!
1.20.2004. reinstated photo gallery. fixed discography, which was missing for some reason. ;;^^
1.19.2004. instant music has a new and BIGGER home! many many many (about a million) thanks to kyoko!! new 'one life' translation by kevin is up. and (somewhat experimental) new tab policy: i request that you post your tab on the pillows forum and get a little feedback before you send it to me. hopefully this will increase the overall quality of the tabs on my site (since i don't play guitar and am no judge ;;^^).
1.10.2004. updated and corrected info page- thanks again to culen. also updated and reorganized links.
1.5.2004. updated info! updated references! updated 'funny bunny' translation! updated planet pillows forum link! added 'moon marguerite' translation! cute cute cute song. douzo! ^__^
1.3.2004. happy new year!! the rest of the penalty life lyrics are up. and don't forget to check out the pillows for otakon campaign! i e-mailed them and got a very positive response- they are looking into it. but let's keep reminding them that we want the pillows! i've had to remove one of the image galleries because i am tight on space, but most of those pics are easily available elsewhere, like the pillows group on yahoo. the scans are still up. |