「楓」~if trans…~ (1997)
Along with the four-track VHS, both Crystal Video Box versions came with a 30 pages-long crystal photobook, a message CD that you can listen to here, an A2 poster and two clear stickers. The photobook has different photos depending on the version, the mail-order version additionally came with a clear postcard as a bonus. The "VHS specifications" are also said to be a little different, although it's not entirely clear what this means. However, it appears that the music videos are slightly different depending on the version.
GARDEN and Ash are re-recordings, while 惨劇の夜 is an alternate version. The reason for re-recording GARDEN and Ash were contractual restrictions that prevented the band from using the original versions off of MISSA and Behind the Mask vol.2 1997 -SOL'FINSTERRE-, respectively. As such, none of the four songs on this release can be found on any other Dir En Grey release, they're also unique in that they only exist in video form. 業 was released as an official ringtone for mobile phones in 2008, but can't be accessed any longer.
Tracklist | |
1. | Ash |
2. | 惨劇の夜 |
3. | 業 |
4. | GARDEN |
Trivia
- In an interview, Dir En Grey said that they personally folded and packed the boxes. If this includes the regular version as well is unclear. Shinya also said that he cut his finger in the process and blood got on some of the boxes.