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The reason why I returned to Tokyo this time was because of Miyuki Nakajima's cooperation invitation.And the film's soundtrack also needs to start production.

Because the plots and music already exist in my mind, there is no need for additional creation.

Kazuki Akiyama took the time to transcribe all these scores, and then handed them over to the trio of ECHO.

After half a year of training, they have completed some unimportant soundtracks independently, and there is no problem at all.

In addition, the music studio has also recruited a group of musicians to cooperate with them, and the efficiency has been improved by more than one notch.

However, the soundtrack of the whole movie is still a bit difficult. The transition needs to match the plot, and there is a certain continuity requirement.

But with Kazuki Akiyama staring at him, there is no need to worry too much. Now his focus of work has returned to music, and his time in the recording studio and production company has also greatly increased.

"Please come in." Kazuki Akiyama stood at the door of the recording studio, signaling her that you are welcome.

"Hay" Yanai Aiko, or it is more appropriate to call her aiko.With twin ponytails, she stretched her neck at the door and looked curiously at the arrangement inside.

"This is Yanai Aiko, just call her aiko", "This is Matsueda Kako, the composer of ECHO"

Today, only Kazuko Matsueda is here, and Kazuki Akiyama also introduced each other.

It may be that they are both women, and because they are girls of the same age, after the two of them greeted each other, they chatted a few words and they were unexpectedly in tune.

Aiko has been studying at the Osaka Conservatory of Music for almost one and a half years, a two-year short college, and is about to graduate.

Recently, Akiyama Kazuki also invited her to Tokyo for the purpose of signing her agency contract.

This is the first artist signed by AKKA. Although they have signed a few people before, most of them are the main creators behind the scenes.

The reason why she signed her agency contract now is because Kazuki Akiyama wanted her to sing an episode for the movie that was being filmed.

This song should be very suitable for her girly voice. Today I brought her to the recording studio to try it out and see the effect.

Aiko was a little curious and took the sheet music handed over by Kazuki Akiyama, although he was used to writing songs and singing them by himself.

But after all, it is Kazuki Akiyama, and I have heard too many legends about him.

In the face of his works, perhaps few people can remain calm.

Well, looking at the lyrics and music should be a sad story.

"Okay, let's try it first, just follow the way you usually sing."

Outside the recording studio, Kazuki Akiyama wore monitor headphones and pointed to the microphone in front of her to remind her of her next singing style.

"Hay" Aiko put on the earphones, brewed some emotions, and then started to sing.

フッと気づけば

Inadvertently
あなたはいない

you have quietly left

think about

empty left a memory

Compared with the name of the original song "Thank you", Kazuki Akiyama prefers the name "Confession of Tears" in later generations in China.

Because it was the first time to record a song in the studio, her voice was a little unstable and a little nervous.

Kazuki Akiyama listened carefully, and after he finished, he thought about it for a while before nodding to let her come out first.

Seemingly aware of her poor performance just now, Aiko lowered her head in shame.

"The timbre and vocal lines are fine, but the rhythm and breath need to be adjusted, so don't be nervous, just practice a few more times.

When every beginner enters the recording studio for the first time, it will be like this, so cheer up. "

Kazuki Akiyama first affirmed part of her performance, and then talked about those flaws.

"Oh, that's right. This song is used as an interlude for a movie clip, so please do your best."

"Hey" Aiko raised her head and looked at him in surprise. Before that, she didn't know that the song she just sang was used in such a place.

"Don't be surprised, this movie is adapted from this novel. If you haven't read it, you can read the novel first, so that you can better substitute your emotions."

Akiyama Kazuki pointed to the novel he wrote in his hand and gave her some suggestions.

"I have read Akiyama-san's works, and I like them very much." Just kidding, this novel is very famous among young people, not to mention familiar, but also well-known.

"No wonder the melody and lyrics are so sad and heavy." Aiko muttered quietly.

Kazuki Akiyama smiled, "That would be the best, there is only practice left. Let's work hard, and look forward to the day when this song is finally completed."

"Hay," Aiko replied crisply, this is an episode of a movie, and she is full of energy when she thinks about it.

After leaving her in the recording studio in Shibuya, Kazuki Akiyama returned to his recording studio in Minato.

Not only others have recording tasks, but he also has, and more.

In addition to the single that he collaborated with Nakajima Miyuki, there is also the theme song of the movie, which also requires him to launch it himself.

Due to time constraints this year, it may be too late to release the album.But the time can't be delayed too long, it will be released at the beginning of 95 at the latest.

Otherwise, it is estimated that Nagato Taiyuki will have an opinion. After all, in his opinion, it is already a bit of a waste of time to go out and make movies by himself.

It would be too wasteful not to release an album after three or four hit singles.

The album is too late to be released but has to be prepared in advance, so his recording work is almost full before the end of the year.

The song by Miyuki Nakajima was finally co-written by him and Izumi Sakai, and it was named "Zu Ship".

When writing the lyrics, it also continued the boldness in the melody, expressing the courage and determination to face difficulties.

It can also be regarded as a support song, and there is a feeling of passion just reading it.

In the words of Nakajima Miyuki, "After listening to it, I have the determination to risk everything alone."

Don't look at Izumi Sakai as a woman, but writing lyrics from a man's point of view is not awkward at all.

This approach has never appeared in her previous lyrics and music, and there is no incongruity at all with Kazuki Akiyama.

In addition, there are also the theme song and interlude of the movie, a total of three singles, all of which were created by Kazuki Akiyama.

The theme song "Close Your Eyes Lightly" was sung by him, and the episode "Time Goes by (Time Passes)" was sung by Izumi Sakai. This is the lyric song that Kazuki Akiyama said before and wanted her to try.

Her voice is actually very clear and delicate, maybe trying a lyric song will have an unexpected effect.

And as an episode of a movie, it's a bit custom-made.

It doesn't count as a change in her original pop and rock style. Even if it doesn't sell well, it won't make it difficult for her original fans to accept it.

This was a decision made by Kazuki Akiyama after full consideration, and was also approved by Nagato Taiyuki.

After all, once a singer's style is set, don't change it easily, otherwise it will greatly affect the artist's market positioning.

The last episode "Confession of Tears" was handed over to Aiko. Kazuki Akiyama thought for a while, and her timbre was still the most suitable for this song.

These singles must be completed by the end of October at the latest, otherwise it may not be able to catch up with the film's post-production.

The time is actually very tight, not to mention that the collaborative single "Zhou Ship" will be released at the end of September.

There is no way to catch up with the film's schedule, and all follow-up work must match this time.