GACKT Official X update. Translation below

I decided to buy new ear pieces before today’s live performance to make Pierre’s Piaphone 5 even more GACKT-specific.

The shape of the ear is always changing.

No matter how many times I experience it, the feeling of taking an ear impression is still strange.

In the meantime, I tried out some high-end earphones.

You are instantly drawn in by the characteristics of the sound each one has, so much so that “listening” is not an easy word to describe.

The sound changes even with the cable. The color changes even with the connector.

It takes a day to find the sound you want, even with just the combination of the cable and ear piece part.

Still, there were a few models that caught my eye. Some of the ear pieces and cables cost nearly 700,000 yen.

I decided that they were not suitable for stage monitoring, but for everyday music listening, they have a very high quality feel.

I’ll write a report about that next time.

It’s not true that expensive earphones are good and cheap earphones are bad.

Sometimes, there are models that are surprisingly good value for money.
You should choose one that suits your preferences and purpose.
This develops a commitment to sound, develops your ears, and raises your level of hearing sensitivity.

It is said that in this day and age, music has become something to be “consumed.”
But each and every song is filled with layers of sound,
prepared down to the millimeter,
and the thoughts of the creator.
Of course, not all music is like that. At least I’ve always been particular about fine expression.
Some music was satisfactory, and some wasn’t.

I want you to try to “listen carefully” with good earphones.
Once you can do that, I want you to listen with speakers next.

When you get into the depth of sound, your life becomes even richer.
It’s as if the sound is taking on color.

Don’t just listen to it, but face the sound with an attitude of receiving it.
Just by doing that, the music will take on a completely different expression.

As long as you have ears and an attitude of wanting to listen,
the sound will respond properly.

Translation: GACKT ITALIA Team

Translation © GACKT ITALIA