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Scribble R · 2009.12.01, 05:21 AM

VERY loose translation/gist of the interview/commentary/review on the Kronekodow site -- me paraphrasing the shitty systran translation. If someone actually wants to make a reliable translation, go to the news section and click on the link in the first paragraph:

Ringo talks a bit about her lack of songwriting for Variety. The gist of the quote is "I did not write any songs because
I wanted to avoid the bad blood in the band, unlike before. With each member writing songs, we'll be able to share opinions freely. Blood can flow from five directions" Ringo says that she finally feels erected at the starting point for this band.

Regarding Noudoteki Sanpunkan (The song):

The review/commentary says that the band made sure to keep a mid-tempo rhythm, in order to stir an emotional rush from the inner part of the body. Also, the review actually addresses the abrupt/odd reference to ramen at the beginning, and says that it's about the sound rather than the meaning, which shed light on the emotions more than the narrative moment.

Regarding Gaman:

It's hard to understand babeltranslation, but I think it says that the intention was for the song to build dramatic tension,
which culminates in an explosion that makes you want to bolt? Izawa says that he kept the theme of the album in mind, and wanted to incorporate the personalities of each member? And there's something about physiology and 'following instinct.'

Ringo also says that Izawa forced her to sing in a Kansai dialect, which Ringo was hesitant to do because she has never lived in Kansai. Apparently, Gaman's lyrics are very light hearted and 'fun'.

The reviewer says that Tokyo Jihen has found a unique groove. Apparently, the album places emphasis on the body, and Ringo says that the theme will be Sports.

There's a lot more technical info about the songs here, but I can't make out what it is.

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It makes me wonder that, with the nature of Ringo/Kameda's arrangements, Ringo's varying vocals and unique lyrics, Izawa's odd song structures/circus cartoon style and Uki's 'brack music' inclination, whether Phase 2's songs are stumbling towards Mr.Bungle territory, although not quite as weird and keeping within pop territory. I wouldn't be surprised, especially as Ringo's been listening to Super Junky Monkey, and Variety was a pretty cartoony album.

If they pursue this style, I can definitely see it not being for everyone. And you can guarantee that the album won't be like Adult.

2009.12.01, 05:21 AM	#20
Scribble R Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,392	VERY loose translation/gist of the interview/commentary/review on the Kronekodow site -- me paraphrasing the shitty systran translation. If someone actually wants to make a reliable translation, go to the news section and click on the link in the first paragraph: Ringo talks a bit about her lack of songwriting for Variety. The gist of the quote is "I did not write any songs because I wanted to avoid the bad blood in the band, unlike before. With each member writing songs, we'll be able to share opinions freely. Blood can flow from five directions" Ringo says that she finally feels erected at the starting point for this band. Regarding Noudoteki Sanpunkan (The song): The review/commentary says that the band made sure to keep a mid-tempo rhythm, in order to stir an emotional rush from the inner part of the body. Also, the review actually addresses the abrupt/odd reference to ramen at the beginning, and says that it's about the sound rather than the meaning, which shed light on the emotions more than the narrative moment. Regarding Gaman: It's hard to understand babeltranslation, but I think it says that the intention was for the song to build dramatic tension, which culminates in an explosion that makes you want to bolt? Izawa says that he kept the theme of the album in mind, and wanted to incorporate the personalities of each member? And there's something about physiology and 'following instinct.' Ringo also says that Izawa forced her to sing in a Kansai dialect, which Ringo was hesitant to do because she has never lived in Kansai. Apparently, Gaman's lyrics are very light hearted and 'fun'. The reviewer says that Tokyo Jihen has found a unique groove. Apparently, the album places emphasis on the body, and Ringo says that the theme will be Sports. There's a lot more technical info about the songs here, but I can't make out what it is. * It makes me wonder that, with the nature of Ringo/Kameda's arrangements, Ringo's varying vocals and unique lyrics, Izawa's odd song structures/circus cartoon style and Uki's 'brack music' inclination, whether Phase 2's songs are stumbling towards Mr.Bungle territory, although not quite as weird and keeping within pop territory. I wouldn't be surprised, especially as Ringo's been listening to Super Junky Monkey, and Variety was a pretty cartoony album. If they pursue this style, I can definitely see it not being for everyone. And you can guarantee that the album won't be like Adult. Last edited by Scribble R : 2009.12.01 at 05:33 AM.