Watanabe Manyumi thinks the lyrics of this song are "perfect", but in fact, it is not so much perfect as it is just right.
"Just right" is a rather strange state, which means that if you add any more lyrics to it, it will be superfluous.
During the process of auditioning to find the feeling, Miwa-chan confirmed that she could not add any more lines to the lyrics.
However, Iwahashi Shinichi believes that this song is still missing something and has not reached its true meaning. Miwa-chan trusts Iwahashi Shinichi’s judgment, but she also trusts her own feelings.
She was confident that she shouldn't add any more lyrics to it, but she also thought about Iwahashi Shinichi's problem.
While thinking, I sang the song "Future Vision II".
After the first version of the arrangement was finalized, "Look, it's slowly coming true as imagined." The accompaniment did not fade out immediately, but instead connected with an instrumental performance of about thirty seconds.
After singing her part, she listened to the thirty seconds of accompaniment in silence.
Thirty seconds is not long but not short either. Miwa-chan now wants to think about what to add to it, so she listens carefully. However, while listening, she suddenly thought of something.
If this song were to be sung at a concert, what would the audience do and what would she do in the thirty seconds until the accompaniment ended and the song was switched to the next song?
Will the audience listen to the last thirty seconds of the accompaniment in silence in the audience?
What about her? In these thirty seconds, is she going to stand on the stage and silently watch the audience's reaction?
Miwa-chan thought to herself that she would use these thirty seconds to perform an impromptu performance to boost the atmosphere in the venue.
She has been fond of Western music since she was a child, especially jazz. After coming to Tokyo from Hokkaido, she also worked as a jazz singer in clubs. She has a strong foundation in jazz and advocates the free performance style of jazz. This is reflected in her
in your own music.
During live performances, she will use these thirty seconds to improvise.
So, what do people who listen to records do when they listen to these thirty seconds?
Miwa-chan even glanced at the three people opposite the glass wall. What were the three of them thinking in these thirty seconds? A naughty thought suddenly came to her mind.
Shinichi-kun, Masato-san, and Watanabe-san, the three of them are now her audience. Just like facing the audience at a concert, how about an impromptu performance in these thirty seconds?
?
Shen Yijun said that it is still a little short of the real one.
Then give him an impromptu performance to scare him and see how he reacts...
Miwa-chan made up her mind, was in a good mood, and naturally entered the state. When she sang again for the second time, her mood changed. Facing the three people on the opposite side of the glass wall, she thought it was a concert instead of recording.
So, after "Look, it slowly came true as imagined", Miwa-chan, whose emotions were brewing, joined in an impromptu performance without lyrics in the last thirty seconds.
On this side of the glass wall, Shinichi Iwahashi couldn't help but hold his breath when he heard her first rising tone. He stared at Miwa-chan opposite. At this moment, she had already entered her own world.
She seemed to be ignoring the audience, but she seemed to be singing with high spirits for a larger audience.
She continuously raised her key and used her singing skills to the fullest. It can be said that only a top-notch singer can sustain such a performance.
And several consecutive rising pitches made the three people listening here unconsciously follow her voice, rising higher and higher, becoming fuller and fuller.
With such an impromptu performance, the feeling that something was about to erupt became stronger and stronger.
until reaching the highest point
"Huh~"
The moment this impromptu session ended, the three people on the other side of the glass wall breathed a sigh of relief. Then, what echoed in their hearts was a sense of satisfaction that they had been well entertained.
It's a stroke of genius.
"Perfect." Brother Nakamura said.
Watanabe Manyumi also felt incredible. Before this, she had never imagined that she could hear such a recording and witness live how Yoshida Miwa made an already excellent song even more brilliant.
At this time, she remembered what Iwahashi Shinichi had just said, "It's not even close" and couldn't help but watch his reaction.
After adding this improvisation, the whole song has reached a new level. From this point of view, what Shinichi Iwahashi said is indeed correct. So, did Miwa Yoshida's performance achieve what he said?
Iwahashi Shinichi was about to take off his headphones and chat with them about Miwa-chan's impromptu performance. At this time, he suddenly thought that something was not right, and started operating the equipment on his own.
After confirming the recording just now, he took off his headphones and said, "It's amazing."
When he said this, he had a look on his face that was holding back laughter.
Nakamura-san and Watanabe Manyumi, who took off their headphones at the same time, saw his expression and were convinced that he was in a good mood. Because Miwa-chan sang for more than thirty seconds in the impromptu performance just now.
Not even for a minute.
When the accompaniment finished playing, she ignored, or rather forgot, that the accompaniment in her headphones had disappeared, and sang a complete improvisational performance a cappella to her own rhythm.
And at this point, the three of them were so intoxicated with this improvisation that no one realized that the accompaniment tape had been played. In other words, even though they knew that the accompaniment tape had been played, they still had a lot of fun with this improvisation.
Therefore, everyone ignored this matter.
Brother Nakamura smiled again and turned into an emoticon, "It's really amazing."
An ordinary audience member, Watanabe Manyumi, didn't know what to say for a moment. She could only put down her headphones and wait to hear what the three of them had to say. But in her heart, there was no need to say more about Miwa Yoshida's impromptu evaluation.
Anyone who has seen Miwa Yoshida's talent will not be surprised that Shinichi Iwahashi entered the industry because he wanted to promote her.
…
Miwa-chan herself also listened to the recording just now. She didn't care about the a cappella singing without accompaniment, and asked Shinichi Iwahashi, "Is it okay to sing like this?"
When she was singing with satisfaction, she looked particularly like a child. Shinichi Iwahashi smiled at her, "Of course there is no problem... Now, it's time for Masato-san and I to solve the problem."
"Make the last accompaniment a little longer, Masato-san," Iwahashi Shinichi said.
Masato Nakamura also agreed, "...just give Miwa-chan enough time to show off and let everyone see it."
The two teammates reached a consensus almost immediately and began to study the second arranged version. Miwa-chan's task came to an end for the time being, and she had nothing to do, so she turned her attention to another person in the recording studio.
Watanabe Manyumi thought of something when Iwahashi Shinichi and Nakamura Masato were studying the new arrangement version, and her expression became slightly serious.
However, since they were working and it was not easy to throw cold water on them and interrupt their inspiration, they said nothing.
Miwa-chan observed Watanabe Mayumi's expression and pouted, thoughtfully.
…
For the arrangement of the second version, Shinichi Iwahashi and Brother Nakamura jointly came up with the idea, and then handed it over to Brother Nakamura to complete. Since there was already one version, it was mainly focused on the last improvisational performance, and there was not much discussion.
Long.
After settling his thoughts, Iwahashi Shinichi looked at the time and then at Watanabe Manyumi.
When coming here, Watanabe Wan Yumi took Shinichi Iwahashi's car to facilitate movement. At this time, she had finished listening to the song she was going to try out, so before starting work, she had to be sent back to the office.
go.
"Send me back, will you come back again?"
After coming out of the recording studio and standing on the aisle, Watanabe Manyumi said to him, "I can just take a taxi back."
"It won't take long to get back to the office from here..." Iwahashi Shinichi said this, seeing that she had made up her mind, so he changed his mind, "Okay."
He walked to the front desk and called the taxi company.
Then, the two walked out of the recording studio together and came to the side of the road.
"It's a great song, Shinichi-kun." Watanabe Manyumi looked at the straight asphalt road and suddenly started the topic.
Shinichi Iwahashi kept an eye on the taxis for her, "Indeed. And the improvisation at the end was really unexpected, but it wouldn't be surprising if Miwa-chan could do it to this extent."
"Well..." Watanabe Manyumi was vague.
This ambiguous attitude made Shin Iwahashi look at her unconsciously.
"Shinichi-kun."
With just the two of them, Watanabe Wan Yumi was finally able to express her worries, "Lengthen the accompaniment and give Yoshida-san time to play freely. In that case, the length of the song will also change."
"Well."
The first arranged version is about five minutes. If the accompaniment is extended, the final song will definitely be more than six minutes, and may even be more than seven minutes.
Watanabe Manyumi reminded him, "We only have five minutes of performance time at the Kohaku Song Concert."
Iwahashi Shinichi's expression also became serious.
"This song is really good."
Watanabe Manyumi said, "However, it has another characteristic, that is, it is interconnected. If it is a familiar song, that is another matter, but according to your expectations, taking away any one of the lyrics will make it eclipse.
"
Originally, it could barely be finished in five minutes, but now that this improvisation is included, time is obviously not enough. However, no matter which section is cut, the song will be diminished.
Watanabe Manyumi's reminder put Iwahashi Shinichi in a dilemma again.
At this time, a taxi came and stopped in front of them. Watanabe Wanyumi and Iwahashi Shinichi said goodbye, "Then, I'll excuse you now."
As soon as she got into the car, Iwahashi Shinichi followed her.
Watanabe Wan Yumi looked at him and hesitated to speak.
"Let's continue talking." Shinichi Iwahashi said to her.
Watanabe Wan Yumi reported her address to the driver and talked to him, "What are you going to do?"
"Let's fight with NHK to extend the five minutes to seven minutes. Can you give it a try?"
Watanabe Mayumi is not optimistic, "If it exceeds seven minutes, the Music Association will count it as two songs. The stage of the Red and White Song Festival is also a game between various forces. Five minutes for newcomers is almost the limit."
"But I should give it a try." Shinichi Iwahashi said.
Watanabe Mayumi rarely expressed disapproval and did not answer the question, "Looking at the current situation, shortening the duration of this song is the most realistic approach, or..."
Or instead of singing this song, prepare another one.
"If the rehearsal time is shortened, the whole song will be sung during the live broadcast." Iwahashi Shinichi muttered.
In that case, it will completely disrupt the schedule of subsequent programs, and it will be necessary to issue a banning order from NHK afterwards. Not only Hong Kong, but also NHK programs may not be available.
If the change of attitude during the live broadcast affects the singers who will appear later, then it means that they are in trouble with other agencies and record companies.
"Our band is not that rock and roll." Shinichi Iwahashi laughed at himself.
They want to be popular, and their goal is to reach the people. They are not the kind of unruly rock musicians who are more popular because of their rebellion. In this case, they cannot do this kind of thing that will cut off their own future.
During the next walk to the office, neither of them spoke much.
"arrive."
The car stopped downstairs in the office, and Watanabe Wan Yumi got out of the car, "Anyway, I'll try to coordinate first."
No matter what, Iwahashi Shinichi insisted and she gave it a try.
After seeing off Watanabe Manyumi, Iwahashi Shinichi told the driver to return the same way. Until then, he thought about it later and joked to himself, if he had known that he would come back with her in the end, it would be better to insist on seeing her off in the first place.
After laughing at himself, Iwahashi Shinichi thought of the conversation he had just had with Watanabe Manyumi, and fell into trouble again.
…
"Shinichi-kun has been gone for a long time."
As soon as Iwahashi Shinichi returned to the recording studio, Miwa-chan said to him.
"He came back after sending Watanabe-san back to the office." Shinichi Iwahashi explained.
Miwa-chan said "Oh" and teased him casually, "Shinichi-kun is so considerate in his work."
"..."
You can't tell her that you just walked people to the door and then followed them there, right? If she found out, she would definitely laugh at this unnecessary step.
Therefore, Shinichi Iwahashi could only pretend to be stupid.
Fortunately, Miwa-chan was in a good mood and did not pester him about these matters. Now that she was back, she took Shinichi Iwahashi with her, and the three of them discussed what songs to include in the album.
Looking at her smile, Iwahashi Shinichi didn't want to spoil the fun, so he didn't mention the song time limit. Besides, he hadn't tried it with NHK yet, so how would he know whether it could be successfully solved?
So, he put this matter aside for the time being and discussed the new album together.
…
We stayed in the recording studio until 6:30 in the evening, and the three of us went to have dinner together.
Brother Nakamura was going back to the recording studio after dinner to work on the arrangement, and Miwa-chan was also going back to the recording studio. The two of them looked at Shinichi Iwahashi, who said, "I'll make an appointment with someone else later."
"Eh~ It's so boring." Miwa-chan pouted.
Faced with her reaction, Iwahashi Shinichi had no other reaction other than laughing.
