Soichiro Suzuki, who produced Womo to Ohana, "I wanted to leave more and more of Ohana-san's songs."

It has been decided that the unreleased sound source "Eien no Shoujo" from the live album "LIVE IN CHURCH" to be released on April 8th will be aired for the first time.
It will be aired for the first time nationwide in the program on 2/18 (Thursday) on J-WAVE's popular program "ACOSUTIC COUNTY" where they have appeared so far.
The content of this album consists of the LIVE sound source held at Shinagawa Gloria Chapel in February 2013 and the unreleased sound source "Eien no Shoujo".


Producer Soichiro Suzuki announced on April 8th that he would make a friendship appearance on "Wool and Flower Day Live 2016 'episode'", and at the same time said, "There was always something sparkling in the songs she made. The unreleased song "Eternal Girl" that was discovered this time is one of them.
Hana Chiba was undeniably an artist. Hana Chiba's brightness like the sun was her life itself. "That's why I wanted to leave more and more of Ohana-san's songs."
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We are less than two months away from April 8th.
The momentum for the live is finally increasing.


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▼ Soichiro Suzuki “Ohanasan no Koto”

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I remember well the day I first met Wool and Hana.
The director of Yomo to Ohana invited me to see their live performance at least once, so I went to a cafe called "Cafe Suite" in Shibuya.
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About 10 years ago, when Yomo and Hana were formed, Shibuya was in the midst of a cafe boom. There were also many live performances at cafes.
They were popular as bearers of such music, and were always busy, repeating live performances in various places. I have also performed with him several times.
However, they were troubled under such circumstances. Of course, it's fun now. But I think what we want to do is something much bigger.
Create songs that reach the hearts of those who listen to them even more than now. And what should I do to sing?
For that reason, it is impossible to avoid the themes of life, life and love. But universal themes are very difficult. If you are a professional musician, it is a big wall that you will definitely hit.

So when I was called in as a producer, the first thing I decided was to get involved from the core zone of wool and heart.
Producers, as we call them in Japan, mainly assist in sound making (arranging songs), but we decided to go beyond that framework and intervene between the two and be thoroughly involved.
Almost every day (for half a year), I listened to the demo sound source over the phone, exchanged detailed emails, and continued rewriting the songs and lyrics.
At the band rehearsal before recording, I sat next to the players and listened carefully.
The finished work is the album "Tsukimigusa".
That's why I can call this album a masterpiece now without any cloudiness. I think we both did really well.

There was one thing that left a strong impression on me during production. Ohana-san said, "I have nothing to sing."
Of course, if you're an athletic singer, you don't have to sing anything. You can put all your energy into just the act of singing.
There are many people in the world who can make good songs, so all you have to do is search for good songs.
Music should be fun. You don't have to force yourself to sing.
But I thought she just didn't notice.
Because I liked the songs that Ohana-san made, and I don't want to sing anything
I never thought it was a song made by
There was always something shining there.
It can be said that the unreleased song "Eternal Girl" that was discovered this time is one of them.
In response to my suggestion, "Why don't you write a song about your childhood memories?", Ohana-san turned the events of her childhood into a song in such an honest and straightforward manner.
I couldn't help but burst out laughing at the lyrics, which were completely different from what I had imagined.
Hana Chiba was undeniably an artist. That sun-like brightness was her life itself.
What I regret is that I wanted to leave more and more of Ohana's songs. We wanted to record together in the studio more and more.

Last year, I performed with THE BOCOS at a live show in Taiwan. Ohana-san's parents were there to see it, and I was able to meet them for the first time.
The moment I saw the two of them, I almost cried.
Because I immediately found your smile in the smile of my parents.
And on the spot, I promised to perform at the live in April.
Ladies and gentlemen, let's meet at the venue on "Wool and Flower Day".

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Soichiro Suzuki

惣一朗アー写真 Born in Hamamatsu in 1959. musician. In 1983, he formed the instrumental pop group "World Standard". Debuted from non-standard label produced by Haruomi Hosono. The "Discover America Trilogy" has also received rave reviews from David Byrne and Van Dyke Parks. In recent years, he has produced many artists such as Asako Minamiju, Hanaregumi, Beautiful Hummingbird, Yoshie Nakano, Shion Yukawa, and Yomo to Ohana.
In 2013, formed Soggy Cheerios with Masahiro Naoe (Carnation). Many writing activities and books.
"Mondo Music" published in 1995 sparked the lounge boom. Co-authored with Haruomi Hosono, "The stopped clock has started to move again" (Heibonsha), "Haruomi Hosono's recording technique, we have been making sounds" (DU BOOKS).


▼J-WAVE "ACOUSTIC COUNTY" official website
http://www.j-wave.co.jp/original/acoustic/

▼ Crowdfunding page
Let's liven up "Wool and Flower Day" on April 8th together. CD Release & Live!
https://wefan.jp/crowdfunding/projects/youhana0408

▽ Pre-sale period
January 12 (Tue) 12:00 to February 28 (Sun) 24:00

[Outline of preceding memorial package]

All items will be delivered in advance on April 8th.

[CD information]
『LIVE IN CHURCH』
April 8, 2016
Contains 9 songs
LRTCD-107 ¥2,000 + tax (excluding shipping)
Official online shop Limited quantity release

[recorded music]
1.INTRO
2. Mistakes and Tears
3. The sky is white
4.falling
5. To the city where you live
6. Naked clown
7. ROSE
8. love warms
9. Eternal girl (unreleased sound source)

[Live information]
“Wool and Flower Day Live 2016 “episode””
Location: Akasaka BLITZ
Appearance: Kazunori Ichikawa (wool and flowers)

▼Familiar Wool and Ohana Band support members gather again
Ryo Tsukamoto/Kazuhiro Sunaga/Kohei Kamiya/Satoshi Takeshima/Kumi Nakajima/Koji Ataka/Mio Abe

▼Special guest
Kotringo
Kate (Dada D)
Ann Sally
Nanba Shiho

◆ Ticket price
Reserved seat 5,800 yen (tax included) *Drink fee not included
General play guide release Saturday, February 6


[Wool and flower official HP]
http://youmoutoohana.com/

[Twitter]
https://twitter.com/yo_mo_toohana

▼MACHINO-hanayasan
flower artist
In charge of Hana's head accessories at the 10th anniversary LIVE in 2013.

▼ What is crowdfunding “we fan”?
A crowdfunding service to support 360-degree music activities such as sound source production, advertising, distribution, event / festival booking, goods production, fan club management, etc.

[wefan HP]
https://wefan.jp/