MORRIE announces 5th solo album 光る曠野 (HIKARU KOUYA)

[Kiyoharu is God 283]

On 1/12/2019 at 11:50 AM, Jigsaw9 said:

Special website has been opened for the upcoming album "光る曠野" (Hikaru kouya): http://morrie.jp/shiningwilderness/

 

It will be first available on 4th March at the tour final, and general sale will start on 2019/04/19. The exact tracklist is unknown at this point, but the album will contain 11 tracks, including the following titles: 神髄 (Shinzui), Melancholia Ⅲ, Danger Game, Angelic Night, Crusader

 

On the website they mention a 2CD version (album + instrumental) but I'm not sure whether this means that all editions will come this way, or if there will be two versions (regular and double-disc).

 

[nitta 175]

Looking forward to hearing this.

[madygrain 515]

Yes!

[Shaolan974 6185]

Creature Creature is (will be ?) on hiatus but MORRIE is still there, good news ! 

[Ada Suilen 652]

2018 couldn't be better! \m/

[Vercingetorix 185]

4 hours ago, Shaolan974 said:

Creature Creature is (will be ?) on hiatus but MORRIE is still there, good news ! 

Pretty sure this album was the reason for the hiatus.

[Saishu 1589]

25 minutes ago, Vercingetorix said:

Pretty sure this album was the reason for the hiatus.

I don’t know, Morrie released Hard Core Reverie and Dead End albums without them interfering with Creature Creature, so I’m thinking we won’t be hearing from them for a while if he actually announced a hiatus. Or “dormancy” as he put it. 

[Ada Suilen 652]

Someone knows if this album has actually come out?

[Jigsaw9 6783]

6 hours ago, Ada Suilen said:

Someone knows if this album has actually come out?

Looks like not. I tried browsing his Twitter and OHP to find some fresh info, but came up empty. There were some tweets a few weeks back that he's recording something so I guess if a new album would drop it'll have to be next year.

 

Oh, and he also said back in the summer in an interview that the next album would be a bit more heavier/darker than usual (for his solo stuff I mean).

[madygrain 515]

I freaked out because I forgot this was a thing and just rushed to buy it feeling it was just out of stock...  So glad it hasn't come out yet! Hoping it comes out soon now that is now back into my mind lol

[Jigsaw9 6783]

I dug around a bit more, it seems the bass and drum tracks are already recorded since November and guitar/vocal recording is well underway (if not already finished). Photos were already shot for the potential album booklet too. Couldn't find any more up-to-date info, as MORRIE and his support band are busy rehearsing for his two year-end gigs, one of which took place yesterday and the other one to be held tonight.

 

Random fun fact: Sakito (NIGHTMARE/JAKIGAN MEISTER) was the live support guitarist yesterday.

Edited December 30, 2018 by Jigsaw9

[Ada Suilen 652]

Thanks for the info Jig, at least there's something happening about that...

[carddass 273]

Although it hasn't been confirmed the album title seems to have changed to the name of his upcoming 2019 tour.
光る曠野 - Hikaru kōya - Shining Wilderness

Most likely that the album would be released for sale during that tour.
http://morrie.jp/

Edited December 30, 2018 by carddass

[Jigsaw9 6783]

^ Yeah, that seems plausible! Can't wait for the details.  

[Kiyoharu is God 283]

 

Looks like it's releasing on 3/4.

[madygrain 515]

Perfect for my birthday! 

[Jigsaw9 6783]

Special website has been opened for the upcoming album "光る曠野" (Hikaru kouya): http://morrie.jp/shiningwilderness/

 

It will be first available on 4th March at the tour final, and general sale will start on 2019/04/19. The exact tracklist is unknown at this point, but the album will contain 11 tracks, including the following titles: 神髄 (Shinzui), Melancholia Ⅲ, Danger Game, Angelic Night, Crusader

 

On the website they mention a 2CD version (album + instrumental) but I'm not sure whether this means that all editions will come this way, or if there will be two versions (regular and double-disc).

 

edit: @Kiyoharu is God I think it'd be worth re-writing the thread title now that we know the official title.  

Edited January 12, 2019 by Jigsaw9

[Kiyoharu is God 283]

Loving the promotional visuals for this album

[Jigsaw9 6783]

Nice! Curious to hear how this will all sound~

[Kiyoharu is God 283]

 

Kiyoharu has been announced as being a guest on the album. He will be singing in the chorus to one  (or more) of the songs. He will also appear as a guest in Morrie's 3/4 show at 東京キネマ倶楽部.

[madygrain 515]

Oh no, I Fucking hate that guy's voice. 

[Kiyoharu is God 283]

Sucks for you 😎

[madygrain 515]

I was super pumped about this, was already trying to preorder it anywhere. Now I really don't know what to do. I though Morrie could do no wrong. If it's one song that's no big deal. But what if it's two songs? oh no oh no oh no nononono

Edited February 8, 2019 by madygrain

[nitta 175]

I love kiyoharu's voice :'D Will be nice to hear his voice with hitoki's bass together again.

[Jigsaw9 6783]

@madygrain If it's any consolation, usually when they write that guest artists sing in the chorus of random songs, you don't really hear them that prominently, more like a backing voice to 'fill up space' (or at least that's what I've observed in J-rock particularly).

 

Anyway, looking forward to how this will all sound!