HYDE welcomes supreme tour final in the city of music, Vienna, performing the culmination of his songs at a historic hall
The Austrian performance, which served as the final show of HYDE's orchestra tour "HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL," was held at the Wiener Konzerthaus on May 25 (local time).
Vienna chosen as the destination for the tour's conclusion
"HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL" kicked off this January in the music city of Koriyama, Fukushima, in support of his latest album "JEKYLL." HYDE toured various locations with the JEKYLL Orchestra, featuring a string double quartet, a wind instrument section, and a chorus, and recently held a special one-night-only performance in his hometown of Wakayama, dubbed a "public rehearsal."
As the final destination for this series of performances, HYDE chose Vienna, known as the city of music and the capital of Austria, where he has served as a tourism ambassador since 2024. The venue, the Wiener Konzerthaus, is a historic concert hall boasting over 100 years of history since its completion, where not only classical music but also jazz, world music, and cutting-edge experimental music are performed. For the performance at such a venerable venue, a full orchestra composed of the JEKYLL band and local musicians participated. Riding on the rich and profound ensemble unique to a full orchestra, HYDE let out the singing voice he has polished over many years.
The world of "JEKYLL" through the rich performance of a full orchestra
A little past the scheduled time, orchestra members successively took their positions on the glamorously lit stage. Amidst a unique atmosphere typical of a classical concert hall, the orchestra began tuning, and following the conductor, HYDE took to the stage wearing a capeline hat and a double trench coat. Bathed in thunderous applause and cheers, he gently placed his hand on a custom-made Swarovski microphone stand and sang "DIE HAPPILY" in a sweet voice. Backed by a complex and rich ensemble unique to a full orchestra, HYDE slowly swayed his body. When the first song ended, cheers tinged with admiration echoed through the hall.
Next, cued by the mellow tone of a double bass, they moved into a self-cover of "SSS," a song he provided to TOMORROW X TOGETHER. He melted the audience's hearts with his whispering voice, and at the end, he traced his lips with his tongue, showing a captivating expression. In "MAISIE," where he let out an agonizing voice, he sang passionately while gripping the red cable extending from the hand microphone.
Following an MC interspersed with the German greeting "Guten Abend! (Good evening)," what began was "SO DREAMY," packed with charming appeal. He entertained the audience in front of him and the fans watching via live viewing and streams from Japan with his blissful expressions and singing. Before the final chorus, he directed his gaze toward hico playing the piano, showing a soft expression. In this block, HYDE performed a series of old and new numbers: the Spanish-tinged "HONEY," featuring the impressive sounds of a gut guitar played with a pick and a shaker; "NOSTALGIC," which showcased the full orchestra's capabilities; and "GLAMOROUS SKY," which had its tempo dropped and was arranged into a slow ballad. In "GLAMOROUS SKY," his silhouette emerging in the madder red lighting and the tone of the saxophone enhanced the sweet nostalgia inherent in the song. Additionally, in "TATTOO," where profoundness and lightness coexist, HYDE also showed off the whistling that characterizes the track. He played delicate melodies and was met with applause in this scene.
After "FINAL PIECE," performed as if to envelop the audience, he moved on to "DEFEAT," which decorated the climax of the first part. During the domestic tour, it had become customary for HYDE to eat local specialties before performing this song, and this "tradition" continued in the Vienna show. Asking in English, "What is a specialty of Vienna?" he grabbed a Sachertorte from out of nowhere and stuffed his cheeks with two bites. After slowly savoring it, he looked over the venue and showed a satisfied expression, saying, "It's delicious." Amidst giggles leaking from the crowd, HYDE stirred up applause and laughter by performing an improvised song in an excessively beautiful voice, singing, "Listen to one more song. Before heading to the restroom." HYDE then passionately sang a jazz-arranged version of "DEFEAT" while letting his intense emotions pour out, greatly hyping up the venue.
"FORBIDDEN COLOURS" infused with thoughts of Ryuichi Sakamoto
Following an intermission typical of a classical concert, the opening of the second part was graced by "FADING OUT," the last track on the album "JEKYLL," which depicts a tranquil world. As if guided by the fantastical melody of a handpan, HYDE, appearing in a glossy white blouse shirt, wove the world of the song with a sorrowful, fleeting voice. Furthermore, in "SMILING," he shook the hearts of the audience with his heart-wrenching vocals. Following "THE ABYSS," which shone with an overwhelming and diverse tone unique to a full orchestra, was his "starting song" as a solo artist, "EVERGREEN." Amidst the pouring light of a mirror ball, HYDE mesmerized the crowd by affectionately singing the song released 25 years ago.
Then, while silence lay across the hall, HYDE performed "FORBIDDEN COLOURS." David Sylvian's "FORBIDDEN COLOURS," which is also the root of his own expression of "stillness," is a track based on the main theme of the film "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence," in which Ryuichi Sakamoto starred and for which he composed the score. Within the cinematic world invited by the piano melody, HYDE's low, faintly tense voice spread throughout the hall. In the subsequent MC, while introducing that "FORBIDDEN COLOURS" is a song by Japan's globally representing artist Ryuichi Sakamoto, he spoke with quiet enthusiasm about the eternity that music possesses, saying, "He has passed away, but his music will live on forever." Continuing, "I hope that we can continue to protect the wonderful cultures of both Japan and Austria," HYDE let deep emotion seep into his words: "This year also marks the 25th anniversary milestone of my solo career. Within that long journey, today has become one of the most special days of my life." He then conveyed his gratitude to the audience once again, saying, "I am truly grateful for this opportunity to connect with Austria through my role as a tourism ambassador. There is only a little time left, but please enjoy this night to the very end. Thank you very much."
"It truly was the best tour"
Although the setlist for this day followed that of the main tour, "ZIPANG" was prepared as a song for HYDE to introduce his homeland in a foreign country. A unique melody conveying wabi-sabi fused with the orchestra sound born in Europe, and at the climax, his roar-like voice crying "The sun's gonna rise" reverberated. From "RED SWAN," which carried over the open feeling of "ZIPANG," he moved into "Mugen," the theme song for a globally popular anime. Guided by a heroic intro, HYDE stepped firmly on the stage and made his expansive voice echo throughout the hall, backed by a dynamic sound.
Delivered at the very end of the five-month tour was "LAST SONG," which, contrary to the light tone of the flute in the intro, intensely shakes the listener's emotions. The audience's gaze gathered on HYDE, who placed a hand on his chest and sang as if biting into the lyrics. On a stage illuminated by flickering lights while the sound of wind instruments roared fiercely, he let out a heartbroken voice as if he were wailing. As the orchestra's dynamism exploded and a choir-like chorus layered over it, a scream-like voice tore through the historic hall. After uttering a phrase from "SECRET LETTERS" as the final verse, HYDE gave a large swing of his red microphone cable, signaling the end of the concert to the orchestra.
As the loudest applause and cheers of the day echoed through the hall, amidst a standing ovation, HYDE looked overcome with emotion, repeating "Thank you" in German, English, and Japanese. He then addressed the members sharing the stage with him: "To everyone in the JEKYLL Orchestra who gave a wonderful performance, thank you very much." After exchanging a firm hug with bandmaster hico, he looked out across every corner of the hall packed with spectators, and shouted with a smile, "It truly was the best tour," and "Vielen Dank, Wien!!"
Having safely completed his orchestra tour, HYDE will now shift his activities to his role as the vocalist for L'Arc-en-Ciel. Following his appearance at the music festival "SUMMER SONIC 2026," the band will hold their 35th anniversary tour, "35th L'Anniversary TOUR." Additionally, footage of "HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL in Wien" is currently available via archive streaming on LIVESHIP. Don't miss this one-night-only performance where HYDE showcased the culmination of his work.
Setlist
"HYDE Orchestra Tour 2026 JEKYLL in Wien" May 25, 2026 Wiener Konzerthaus
01. DIE HAPPILY
02. SSS
03. MAISIE
04. SO DREAMY
05. HONEY
06. NOSTALGIC
07. GLAMOROUS SKY
08. TATTOO
09. FINAL PIECE
10. DEFEAT
11. FADING OUT
12. SMILING
13. THE ABYSS
14. EVERGREEN
15. FORBIDDEN COLOURS
16. ZIPANG
17. RED SWAN
18. Mugen
19. LAST SONG
Archive streaming information
Streaming period: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) 12 a.m. to May 31 (Sunday) 11:59 p.m.
Streaming site: https://liveship.tokyo/hyde-jekyll-in-wien/
Source: Music Natalie
*This content has been translated from Japanese into English using machine translation. We apologize for any mistakes in the current version, and will update accordingly.