The lyrics of Misora Hibari's posthumous work "The Continuous Flow" were written by Yasushi Akimoto.
When I received the invitation from Hibari Misora to write lyrics, even though they knew she was seriously ill, no one was sure that this would be her last song.
After all, the single was released in January. At that time, Hibari Misora was even scheduled to hold a nationwide tour this year. She was still doing shows in March, and it was not until April that she announced that she would suspend her entertainment activities to concentrate on recuperation.
As a result, this single became Misora Hibari's last single before his death.
"Life" is a very common theme in enka, and it is not exclusive to any one person. It is obviously impossible to say that Akimoto Yasushi wrote "The Stream" with the intention of summarizing life for Misora Hibari.
It would be better to say that after receiving this lyrics, Misora Hibari felt something about life while chanting "The stream never stops".
"Columbia Records will use this song as the focus of their promotion until the end of the year." The fat young man said, talking about these things.
If the public wants to express their condolences, they must prepare such a commemorative record for them.
Misora Hibari's early masterpieces have either been discontinued or are too old to be used for publicity, so it is far better to take this opportunity to strongly recommend this song "The Stream".
It is both a posthumous work and a summary of life. Not only that, the intention of the whole song is also high enough.
Although it sounds cruel, it can be said that it was a song that was in the right place at the right time. Whether it was from the perspective of bringing an end to her life, the perspective of public commemoration, or the fact that the record company finally made a fortune from her
Angle.
"To be honest, when I handed in the manuscript, I didn't feel like I had written some 'famous song.'" The fat young man squinted his eyes and didn't mind telling the truth in front of Shinichi Iwahashi.
"..." Shinichi Iwahashi just listened.
He received this single from someone at Misora Hibari's agency. After listening to the song, he felt that the lyrics were well written. This fat young man who usually produces unscrupulous lyrics every day is really good at it when he gets serious.
However, after all, if the lyrics are taken out separately or sent to another enka singer of the same age to sing, then there will be a discount.
It's not so much that the lyrics of "The Continuous Stream" are so good that they seem to be inspired from heaven. Rather, it's Misora Hibari's reflections on life. Her open-minded but restrained singing has elevated this song to three levels.
The degree of "masterpiece".
Now, Hibari Misora, who sang this song, has passed away. Looking back at the lyrics of "The Stream", she expressed her feelings. Because the end of her life has a different meaning.
This song seems to have been hit by accident, and because of her passing and the changing era background, it was elevated three levels and became a work that can be passed down from generation to generation.
Akimoto Yasushi also made a mistake and went from being the lyricist of an enka to becoming the lyricist of a famous song.
"I'm very lucky, Mr. Shen Yi." The fat young man showed his oily expression again.
However, one cannot guess whether he is feeling emotional or rejoicing.
But one thing is already clear. The more Colombian records and the entertainment industry pay attention to it, the more they will focus on this song "The Stream". As a lyricist, Akimoto Yasushi's fame and status will rise accordingly.
If in the past, in the eyes of industry insiders, he was just a casual lyricist who wrote variety show scripts as his main job and wrote a few lyrics as a side job, then from now on, he is a real professional who can cooperate with countless big singers.
Lyricist.
The death of Misora Hibari has given this fat young man a layer of gold.
The deceased has passed away, but the living can enjoy the benefits she brought in all aspects.
"After I wrote this song "The Continuous Stream", when I introduce myself from now on, I dare to say that I am a lyricist." Akimoto Yasu said as if he was mocking himself.
"Previously, when I talked about lyricist Akimoto, I thought he was a guy who could only write weird lyrics from the Kitten Club." He got drunker and started making vicious jokes with Shinichi Iwahashi again, "You must have thought so too.
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"Yeah, I've thought about it." Iwahashi Shinichi was extremely calm and picked up the wine glass.
Akimoto Yasu laughed.
However, for Akimoto Yasushi, he may not care that much whether he is a "real lyricist". The most important thing is to use this song and this identity to gain recognition from the music industry and move forward.
Wider.
From beginning to end, Iwahashi Shinichi never thought that he was a guy who would devote himself to polishing his lyrics and be respected by the world as a lyricist.
The fat young man seemed to be guessing what he was thinking, and suddenly brought the topic to Shinichi Iwahashi, "Shinichi-kun, the same goes for you."
Iwahashi Shinichi glanced at him, as if he was all ears.
"You come to participate in the production of variety shows. As long as you don't fail, it is already a success." Akimoto Yasushi smiled.
Shinichi Iwahashi was noncommittal and just smiled. However, filling in his unspoken words in his mind was like Yasushi Akimoto who had received a commission from Hibari Misora to write lyrics for her.
As long as the lyrics are written and Hibari Misora adopts them, it is a victory for Yasu Akimoto.
Just adding this to your resume will give you a stepping stone, and you will have the opportunity to meet more people in the music industry in the future. As for Misora Hibari's death, this single has become a legacy that needs to be vigorously promoted. It is purely
It was a pie in the sky that he had never imagined before receiving the job.
Luck is such a mysterious and mysterious thing that it is difficult for people to believe it. Akimoto Yasu believes in it.
Just as this fat young man said, for him, whether he takes the lead in producing variety shows or makes suggestions for variety shows, it is all about establishing good relations with the television industry and exchanging available resources.
As long as the show is done and the connections are made, you will become half of it. If the show does not fail, you will become the other half.
Of course, we hope that the show will be as popular as Band Paradise, and we cannot lose this good wish. However, it depends on the right time, place and people, and the joint efforts of all parties to promote it.
Although some things are hidden under the counter at first, they will surface sooner or later. For example, the singer's promotion method in the future.
Until now, singing songs on TV and radio are still the two legs of a singer's promotion period. But Shinichi Iwahashi has been clearly aware of the disadvantages of these two promotional methods since he entered the industry.
TV singing will affect the sales of physical records to a certain extent, and it is particularly dependent on stage effects. The radio format will definitely become outdated and be left behind.
In addition, there is another issue to consider.
That is, in the decadent bubble era, when advertisers were lavish and TV stations couldn't spend all their money, they could prepare luxurious stages for singers, and the audience would be happy to see such a stage.
However, when the bubble bursts and society begins to slump, it will be difficult for TV stations to behave like rich people. They neither have the financial support to continue to be rich nor dare to be too extravagant to avoid dissatisfaction among viewers.
When TV station production budgets begin to be cut, music programs will bear the brunt, and the original production model will inevitably change. But how the change will be made, and whether the audience will buy it after the change, are still unknown.
You can't wait until it rains before buying an umbrella.
And everything Iwahashi Shinichi has done is to open up a new publicity path from the day he entered the industry, to cultivate it early, and to work hard early.
Before the mass media ushered in the great revolution, TV stations were undoubtedly the first method of publicity. If we had to exert all our efforts, we should focus on TV stations.
However, Iwahashi Shinichi thinks that there needs to be a slight change. From playing songs in music programs, to singing songs that match advertisements, TV drama theme songs that match TV dramas, and even theme songs that match variety shows...
From selling a certain item separately to selling it in combination.
This method can not only maintain the exposure, but also avoid the frequent appearance of the whole song on TV, which will lead to a decrease in the audience's purchasing desire. The advertising songs paired with DREAMS COME TRUE and the TV series paired with ZARD are all experiments.
In addition, the cooperation on the theme song of "Chibi Maruko-chan" also made Shinichi Iwahashi see the feasibility of selling part of the song copyright to the TV station in exchange for publicity resources——
Of course, this technique can only be used appropriately and under specific circumstances. It cannot be used commonly, nor can it be used by every singer.
Now, doing variety shows is one way to make friends with people from TV stations in exchange for other opportunities. On the other hand, Shinichi Iwahashi sincerely supports Watanabe Manyumi's decision to expand her acting business.
Let the singers make money. The money earned can not only be used to produce variety shows. Over time, Watanabe Wanyumi will have actors who can support the appearance, and they can also sponsor TV series. At that time, two newcomers will be inserted into it, and the
It's normal to let someone sing the theme song, and there's nothing wrong with it.
You can't walk on one leg, you have to cooperate with each other and achieve mutual success.
To a certain extent, there are similarities in the behavior of Iwahashi Shinichi and the fat young man. It is precisely because of this that they get along quite well both in public and private matters.
After having a few drinks at this store, the two of them left for the next store. They went out to eat with the fat young man, and the bill was basically charged to his account. This fat young man was smooth and indifferent, but on the other hand he was also quite cool.
Bold.
However, following this fat young man whose three major hobbies in life are food, wine, and fooling around in Las Vegas, in addition to eating well and drinking well, he would occasionally be taken to play small steel balls, or be dealt cards.
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"I'm very lucky, Shinichi-kun." Qiu Yuanyasu mentioned the old words again, but this time it was to find a reason to take a gamble.
Iwahashi Shinichi, who was dragged to join in the fun, just listened. Although he often took risks when making plans, he had no interest in things like the card table. He was so restrained that the fat young man shook his head.
"Shen Yijun is too cold." Akimoto Yasushi was slightly dissatisfied.
Because he picked up a big pie at the right time and place, he became the lyricist of Hibari Misora's posthumous work. This incident made him feel that he was lucky. Then, he had to take advantage of this good luck to try his luck...
According to Iwahashi Shinichi, these "cold" words should be returned to Akimoto Yasu unchanged.
"People like me are not alone in the industry." The fat young man said plausibly.
Then, he lost completely. He was happy to lose, and waved his hand to leave. This free and easy spirit made Iwahashi Shinichi look at him with admiration.
This fat young man is definitely a person who is constantly struggling in life - even if he loses completely, he can still clap his hands and come back again.
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At the end of June, Shinichi Iwahashi entered the recording studio for the first time to plan the songs for his album.
The meetings that need to be held and the communication that needs to be done are all done in the same way. They need to coordinate the time of all parties, confirm their recent record release plans, and then "assign homework" to the creators, and sign a contract with Shunji Iwai to shoot commercials.
All record companies, including all record companies, must make preparations in advance to coordinate production and promotion.
The first group of singers to enter the studio were BOLAN and Fuji Ayako.
On both sides, one is a new band that has just debuted and has not made much splash, and the other is a salty fish that has failed after their debut.
Ordinarily, each chorus song can be sung separately, and the tracks can be mixed together later to save time and effort. However, due to the special nature of this cross-border cooperation, Iwahashi Shinichi still insisted that both parties must be present.
Communicate and coordinate at the same time, make appropriate changes, and find the most suitable singing method.
In addition to BOLAN and Fuji Ayako, those present were Sakai Masatoshi who was in charge of Fuji Ayako, agents from both sides, and a photographer who was responsible for taking pictures.
The photographer took a group photo of BOLAN and Fuji Ayako, and he also got permission to take the photos during working hours. These photos may be included in the inside pages of subsequent albums, or they may be published in music magazines.
After taking the photo of the singer, the photographer motioned for Shinichi Iwahashi to sit in front of the console, and arranged for Moritomo Arashi and Fujiayako to stand next to him.
"I also want to ask Iwahashi-san and you two to take a picture."
The photographer was the loudest. Shinichi Iwahashi got up from the sofa and walked to the console, "I want to show up too."
"Yes." The photographer responded.
Masatoshi Sakai teased him, "Iwahashi-kun is the chief producer of this project, so he must have a little more limelight."
Iwahashi Shinichi smiled and replied, "This is my first time appearing on camera."
Having said that, I don't have the old-school idea of "not appearing on the stage" among people in black. When it comes to being photographed, I don't cheer like a kid who likes to take pictures, but I don't object to appearing in front of the public.
He sat down on the chair, and Moritomo Arashi and Fujiaiko stood a little behind him.
After taking this group photo, the first audition was held. The lyrics and music of the collaborative song were written and composed by Moritomo Arashi, and the arrangement was jointly handled by Shinichi Iwahashi and Masatoshi Sakai.
There is a road ahead and a road behind. Seeing this, it is inevitable to take photos with other singers. And the photos taken will either appear in music magazines or on the inside pages of records.
Or, it will be kept as data by the record company.
Shinichi Iwahashi was the giraffe man in DREAMS COME TRUE and had no chance to show his face. Now, he has to appear in front of the stage as the man in black behind the scenes for the first time.
When the recording started, the managers on both sides exited, leaving only the relevant staff.
"Please give me more advice." Before entering the shed, Ayako Fuji put her hands on her knees and bowed to Shinichi Iwahashi.
Shinichi Iwahashi was somewhat unaccustomed to being treated like this by such a dignified and elderly beauty. He paused and nodded, "Please."
