02.05.09
Yamapi talks about how he’s shy around new people, Koyama and Ryo’s karaoke quirks….
Yamapi’s “NEWS Free Border” :: wink up 04.2008
Yamapi talks about how he’s shy around new people, Koyama and Ryo’s karaoke quirks and how fun filming ProDai SP was.
YAMASHITA TOMOHISA
● The ______ part of yourself There are a times people call me things like “cool” but it’s not really… well, I’m just not a cool person at all. I’m really shy around strangers which might be why people think that when they first meet me. First of all, when I first meet someone I don’t really talk. If I’m some place for work and they ask me questions I’ll answer but I won’t just chat with people from the start. But if we go out for something, like karaoke, then I try my best. I’m requested to sing “weeeek”, “Seishun Amigo” and “Daite Senorita” a lot. Once the intros to these has played I’m all set (lol). I’ll even attach a message inbetween the intro like “OK, everyone get ready for Daite Senorita! Please sing along!” (lol). I mean, if they don’t sing along here it ruins the atmosphere you know? The type of person I am based on my prefecture? Well my hometown is in Chiba Prefecture and I’m the type who thinks about other peoples feelings but keeps his own kept inside his own thoughts. And then that’ll save up until one day when I snap and get mad (lol). There are a lot of NEWS members who live in Kanagawa. Koyama, Shige and Tegoshi. The personality of people from Kanagawa is something like they’ve got a lot of feelings for helping others. This phrase “differences based on prefecture” is really useful because it can be used for anything (lol).
● A surprising side of Koyama Keiichiro If we go karaoke together, I’ll sing “Daite Senorita” right. The things he yells when I do sounds like a host (lol). After ♪Kenka no kizu wo nagame anata wa iu♪ he’ll be like “Soresoresoresore!” and stuff (lol). I’m really thankful he gets into it but I’m a little curious about why he says that (lol). By the way, at karaoke Ryo-chan will say “You guys might not know this one but I’m gonna sing it” and sing some really obscure song only an enthusiast of the band would know.
● Speaking of spring, it’s a season of parting and new meetings. Have you had this kind of parting or meeting recently? I had a meeting, or more like a reunion, for the “Proposal Daisakusen Special”. Its really like we’re childhood friends and it feels great being on set. Also since the final filming was in Hawaii it was really the greatest. I was there for five nights though it’s really too bad I never had a day off. I didn’t even get to surf for more than about a half hour. Though we had quite a bit of free time at night so I’d go and relax while looking at the ocean at night. That was really pretty. I thought “On the night of a full moon, I want to go surfing in the moonlight!”.
● A recommended point about “Taiyou no Namida” As it’s the theme song for “Kurosagi the Movie” I feel like it represents the emotions of Kurosaki. When I saw the movie and this song played at the end I though “Ah, I get it”. I think its a song with a bit of loneliness in it and with a lot of atmosphere to it. —————————————————————————————————————
Translation Notes * Sore sore sore is a kind of nonsense Japanese chant. Heard a lot in traditional songs or folk songs. I think Yamapi says Koyama sounds like a host because he’s getting everyone into it and excited.
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02.02.09
Messages from all NEWS members ~ Color pre-release
Messages from all NEWS members ~ Color pre-release
2008.11.12
Koyama Keiichiro
SNOW EXPRESS
I think we sang this thrice in the previous tour? It’s a song that we really like and really want to release as a single. Given the opportunity to record the song this time, it is used for the album!
Smile Maker
After listening to it myself, I became more energetic! It’s a song that gives everyone courage when in pain, or when encountering problems. I feel that being able to have such a song is really wonderful!
All in all, it is a energetic, wonderful album with weeek as the start. When you first play it, you will get high in no time! weeek, STARDUST, SUMMER TIME etc, the first to the third song are song that make people high! Please listen to it!
2008.11.14
Nishikido Ryo
STARDUST
It is a rock song with low tones, but please listen to it, everyone!!! The person who arranged my solo is the one who played the guitar for this song!
ordinary
This is my solo song, which doesn’t differ much from the demo I did previously. Arranged the song with the one who played guitar for STARDUST. Lyricist, composer, arranger, are all Nishikido Ryo. It is a song that I really like, so please listen to it!
2008.11.15
Masuda Takahisa
Minna ga Iru Sekai wo Hitotsu ni Ai wo Motto Give & Take Shimashou
I am the lead vocal for this song which has a long title, but the song is quite intense. Although it is an intense song, it is also a rather warm song that is filled with love. If everyone is able to listen to this song, I would be very happy.
SNOW EXPRESS
This song has been performed many times in concerts. It is a song written for us by Yamashita Tatsuro-san. A great song. It is also a song that I really like!!
2008.11.16
Kato Shigeaki
STARDUST
Naming it STARDUST, it is a pretty intense song. There is also some sorrow in it. STARDUST… is really STARDUST! (laughs)
Murarisuto
It is the sequel to Chirarizumu found in the previous album… we gave it a try! It is worse than before (!?), I really think so (laughs). But such an idiotic song allows people to relax a little, which is not bad!? The song after it is Taiyou no Namida, people can enjoy the contrast in genres. Somewhere in the song, the previous song title, Chirarizumu, is mentioned. This is also a reason to listen!!
2008.11.18
Tegoshi Yuya
Forever
I really like the starting of this song! With guitar as its opening primarily, for the singing part, I sang it as I like freely. It also portrays the uniqueness of each member’s voice. Please take note of that when listening!
Kesenai
It is of the same style as Ai Nante which is a soothing song with symphony orchestra accompaniment. But as for Kesenai… it is a HIP HOP soothing song. Till now, we have never sang such a strange soothing song. It belongs to a category which doesn’t exist in my mind, but it is a wonderful song!
2008.11.20
Yamashita Tomohisa
Forever
It is a song of love, with straightforward lyrics, a song that speaks directly to the heart. I like songs that describe the sweetness of a guy’s feelings towards the girl he treasures.
MOLA
This is quite a dance song, and the lyrics are all in English. When recording, someone who was fluent in English came and correct my pronouciation. After all, the most commonly used language in the world is English, if more people are able to listen to the song, I would be very happy! I completed the song with such feelings.
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01.20.09
..YamaP [what else do i need to say!?]
What his members have to say bout him.. ^^
my fav. answers from an old magazine interview [2004]
Imagine he’s an animal…
● A miniature dachshund. The fact that he’s cute but surprisingly troublemaking fits them perfectly (Kato)
● A dog. Because he has both a cute and a cool side to him. [Tegoshi]
I’d get Yamapi’s heart like this! if I was a girl
● I’d be cliche, a girl who acts cute and weak. I’d talk with him using a really excited speaking style (Kato)
● I’d show him the world of adults (Tegoshi) [LOL of course.. ~~]
Habit or common said line?
● Apparently he’s been into English lately, and when we’re going home he says “See you”. I just respond normally with “Good work today!” though (lol) (Kato)
● Nothing. He’s mysterious (Kusano)
● If you think of something he’ll quickly responds “That’s good, that’s good” (Tegoshi)
The moment I saw Yamapi when he was really off
● When he messes up doing a gag. He’ll be saying “Aiueore ni…” or “Kakikukekono XX ga sa…” but everyone just responds “I have nooo idea what you’re saying” (lol) (Koyama)
● None. Because he’s perfect (Nishikido)
● When he fell down the stairs in the studio making a huge do-do-do-don noise. I laughed a bit when I saw him after that, walking on like nothing had happened. (Kato)
● If he hasn’t thought about something in a week or so he can’t remember it~ (Masuda)
● When he was sleeping with his mouth wide open. Well, he was still cool though (Tegoshi)[LOL...]
Yamapi is different than he was a long time ago because…
● He’s come to be able to talk to me a lot. On the way home from uni he’ll invite me somewhere like, “Let’s go to the movies!” and I feel like “Yamapi, that makes me so happy ♥” (Koyama)
● He’s become like a leader, and reliable (Uchi)
● His face. In the past it was childlike but it’s become adult-like. His personality has become more mature also, but he’s more friendly (Nishikido) [more friendly? Oo sounds like he's an animal waiting to be tamed ~~ oh Ryo-chan...]
● In the past I had a cool impression of him but now I don’t have that impression at all. When he gets hyper he starts saying gags I can’t understand at all (Kato).
● I’ve noticed he’ll say puns without any warning (Tegoshi)
His weak point
● 90 minute classes at college. Those classes are long to him because he’s used to high school classes, and he has to fight with sleepiness (Koyama) [haha..*imagining Pi sleeping in class XD~ priceless...]
● The cold. When he gets cold he immediately has goosebumps (Uchi)
● Ghosts. In the past we were telling ghost stories late at night and he said to me “I have to go to the bathroom. Come with me” (Nishikido)
● Kanji. I feel like I’ve seen him write the kanji for “難” with one extra line (Kato) [lol, thanks sensei shige :p]
● His cellphone. I think if he lost it there would be a rainstorm of tears.
● The cold. Because he has no fat (Masuda)
● None. He’s Mr. Perfect (Tegoshi) [we know ^__~ ne..]
Translation Notes
♣ “Aiueore ni…” or “Kakikukekono XX ga sa…”…. both these gags are starting with a line of the Japanese hiragana alphabet and then creating sentences from that. Imagine something like “ABCDEFG I want a snack…” or something like that.
♣ The “難” kanji is the kanji for “difficult”/”hard”
♣ Ryo concludes Yamapi’s scared of ghosts because after telling ghost stories Yamapi didn’t want to go to the bathroom alone.
♣ Tegoshi says Mr Perfect in “English” (katakana)
♣ Yamapi says good bye in English slang, while Shige gives your traditional goodbye greeting for workmates (otsukaresama deshita).
credits Translation: Life’s Good Translations
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