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Chapter 165 Sakamoto Ryuichi: This is the new version of the ship

Ryuichi Sakamoto and Yukihiro Takahashi appeared, and people sitting nearby, regardless of their age, stood up to say hello to the two veterans of the music industry.

"Professor? Why are you here?"

Seiko Matsuda looked at Ryuichi Sakamoto in surprise.

He and Sakamoto are barely considered singers of the same era. The two have collaborated many times, so their relationship is pretty good.

To be honest, Seiko Matsuda was still surprised to see Ryuichi Sakamoto arrive.

Ryuichi Sakamoto is definitely a musician at the top of the pop music world. Sakamoto Jiu is one of the pioneers of pop music.

So, Ryuichi Sakamoto is the founder of electronic music in Japan.

In 1978, Ryuichi Sakamoto and two other young people formed YMO (Yellow Magic Band). Together with the Deutsche Kraftwerk, they profoundly influenced the development of electronic music.

The YMO band has achieved unprecedented success in Europe and the United States, and even Michael Jackson has covered their classic songs.

Although they have not achieved much success in the Billboard charts or commercially, they are highly regarded in the industry.

In the list of the top [-] popular artists of Xiaoli HMV, YMO ranks second, second only to Xiaoli’s first band Southern Stars.

(PS: Let me make it clear that this is not a wild comparison. YMO was indeed a band that played electronic music in the early days and had a profound influence)

"Haha, it's nothing. I just want to see what young people's music is like."

Sakamoto Ryuichi smiled and sat next to his old friend. Looking at the stage below, he couldn't help but feel a little sad.

The time when we formed the group is indeed very memorable.

However, he rarely performs on stage now. After the YMO band disbanded, he transformed, focusing on film soundtracks and classical music.

After a while, the lights on the stage came on, and Lu Yuan appeared on the stage in an elevator. The picture on the big screen behind changed, and the camera focused on Lu Yuan himself.

Seeing this face, Sakamoto Ryuichi couldn't help but think of a person.

Zunlong.

In 1987, Ryuichi Sakamoto participated in "The Last Emperor", playing the role of Masahiko Amakasu, a senior military officer in his childhood and the actual leader of the puppet Manchukuo Kingdom.

Later, he also participated in the soundtrack work of "The Last Emperor" and shared the Oscar for Best Original Score with two other musicians, David Byrne and Su Cong.

Seeing Lu Yuan's face, Sakamoto Ryuu immediately understood why those little girls screamed.

With his looks, even being a mascot in an idol group can drive girls crazy.

From Ryuichi Sakamoto's perspective, he has already felt the changes in the music world.

Born in the 50s, he basically witnessed the development of the music scene in his childhood, starting from the ballads (local) in the 5s and 60s.

to new pop music, to the fusion of local ballads and Western rock and jazz.

From the late 70s to the 80s, the era of pop music and idols officially began.

As of today, idols are becoming more and more powerful, and AKB48 and Arashi are the representatives.

Although many people in the music industry criticize idol singers and feel that this is a step back in time, Ryuichi Sakamoto is very open-minded.

To exist is to be reasonable.

The meaning of the birth of pop music is to please the public. Whether it is an idol singer or a singer-songwriter, as long as they can do the same thing, there is no need to worry about the specific situation.

"Stop and go along the way
Following the traces of juvenile drifting

Before stepping out of the station

I was a little hesitant..."

The first song Lu Yuan sang tonight was not a song from the English album, but "The Wind Rises". This song was still popular in his childhood.

Especially among his fanbase.

After singing the first half of the song, Lu Yuan suddenly sang the second half in Japanese.

Upon hearing this, fans who are familiar with this song immediately discovered that the lyrics had been rewritten.

Lu Yuan is singing the original version of Yu Takahashi's song. This can be regarded as a small surprise for the fans at the scene.

have a look.Are you touched that your favorite singer has written Japanese lyrics specifically for you?

auditorium.

When I heard the Japanese version of "The Wind Rises" for the first time, Koike Kazuhiko's face was full of surprise.

Didn't this happen during rehearsal?

Was it a surprise specially prepared by Lu Yuan?

What a surprise!

As the operator of the company, he immediately thought of releasing a single.

Reset version!
If this song is released in Japanese, it will definitely be a hit.

Definitely, definitely let Lu Sang post a Japanese song!

Although Koike Kazuhiko knows that Lu Yuan's career center will not be small, but as long as he can sign his Japanese record contract, it is also a great good news.

After a while, the singing of "The Wind Rises" ended, and a burst of intensive drumbeats sounded.

“Once upon a younger year
Flashback to the past years..."

"the nights" is officially launched.

offstage.

Listening to this familiar 4/4 beat, Sakamoto Ryuichi tapped his fingers lightly on his leg a few times.

He heard the shadow of Dubstep from this song. Dubstep is a kind of electronic music originating from South London, which focuses on tight production, constantly reverberating bass, and bass drum beats.

But the song "the nights" is somewhat different from traditional Dubstep.

It has both the shadow of house music and the essence of pop dance music, and the arrangement method is even more different from dubstep.

If Dubstep is purely about the pursuit of sound effects and excitement, then the new style created by Lu Yuan undoubtedly adds some musical attributes to this style of electronic music.

This is something very new.

There is no falsehood under the reputation.

Hearing this, Sakamoto Ryuichi felt that today's trip was worthwhile. He was very happy to have such a newcomer in the music scene.

At least we're not resting on our laurels.

Creating a new style, even if it's just a subcategory within the larger category of electronic music, is a pretty big deal.

After all, when a new thing is born, there is often a transition period.

the other side.

Although Ayumi Hamasaki doesn't like Lu Yuan's 'innovation', there is one thing he has to admit.

It is indeed a hit and a hit in Europe and the United States.

Business + word of mouth, double harvest.

In addition, this month alone, the American pop music scene has produced hundreds of electronic music songs of a similar style.

Although these works are difficult to compare with Lu Yuan's works, any high-quality song is cut out from a pile of songs.

Just like drawing cards, if there are not enough ten consecutive cards, how can it be possible to withdraw money casually?

And this also highlights the value of pioneers.

It is truly remarkable that Lu Yuan can conquer others with a brand new electronic music style.

An SSR!

at the same time.

Namie Amuro also had similar emotions, but she was more accepting of this new thing than Ayumi Hamasaki.

At this time, she had already begun to consider whether to try to compose a new song in a similar style.

It seems like a good idea to use this as a test of musical transformation?
(End of this chapter)