Unlikely Endorement

[shinimegami21]

What would be the one thing you would LEAST LIKELY expect Gackt to endorse?

keyword; thing.

I dunno, but whisks automatically pop up! I can just imagine him using one, and the way his bottom would move when he stirs...S'right, mix that batter...

*coughs* so yesh. It can't be something common, like pencils. Now, pencil sharpeners are ok. lol

Project Gacktway notes

[karadin.livejournal.com]

Now, dears, just because we have a sneak peek at the look for the upcoming tour on the cover of the Jesus single, that is not a reason to change your costume concepts.

The idea of Project Gacktway is to dress Gackt the way you want to, in previous tours he's had different costumes and looks with different themes, here is your chance to go nuts!

Remember that each costume should be to a theme, Western, Sci-Fi, Military, Fantasy, etc, etc, but also be something Gackt has never worn before!

Once again, you may enter up to three designs, each completely different, and the deadline is November 30. For more details check the challenge tag.

Ganbatte!

Word and Image

[karadin.livejournal.com]

I will deliver
You know I'm a forgiver

Reach out and touch faith

Martin Gore

New Single: JESUS

[bugackt.livejournal.com]

The most awaited single is here..

待望のニュー・シングル「Jesus」発売決定!
約1年半振りのニュー・シングルが発売になります。一般発売に先駆け、9月15日までにご入会いただいたDears会員の皆様に、Music Clipを収録したDVD付きの限定盤を先行発売致します!

限定盤はDears通販限定で11月26日到着予定となります。
通常盤は12月3日発売予定で、一般店のみでの取り扱いとなります。

詳細は以下をご覧下さい。


SOURCE: GACKT.COM | DEARS | CROWN

Those who became members by 9/15 will be able to purchase the special edition of the single, which includes a music clip that is not on the regular edition.
Regular edition will be on sale 12/3.
(translated info snagged from shinimegami21 )

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Art and Religion - a short essay

[karadin.livejournal.com]

Art exists as a reflection of nature, but it also reflects human culture. Religion has been a part of human culture since its inception.

For an artist to create work with a religious theme, be it 'Jesus Christ Superstar' or 'The Satanic Verses' is to take certain concepts and put them in a modern context. The purpose of these works are to explore the metaphors and symbols that permeate culture, such as Redemption, Forgiveness and Enlightenment, not to mock them.

To say an artist 'blasphemes' by including a religious figure or a symbol in their work is not only doing disservice to the artist, but the notion of freedom of expression.

It also is a disservice to deny oneself the opportunity, sight unseen or unheard, to find a new concept to agree with, or, to miss a chance to discuss a different point of view in a considerate, thoughtful way.

Every work of art should stand on its own merit, and succeed or fail as it deserves.

But, every musician, painter, composer, writer, and Gackt, is also a person who has the right to explore these themes, in fact, an artist should be lauded for tackling weighty metaphors and challenging their audience.