On the cover of the collection, Momo Kikuchi of Girls' Generation is charming, with a pair of big innocent eyes under her charming double eyelids.
Iwahashi Shinichi looked at the record cover, raised his gaze, and landed on the face of Kikuchi Momo who was sitting opposite, as if to confirm that the photo cover and the person in front of him were the same person.
Momoko Kikuchi blinked and said to him: "The photo on the cover was taken when I was seventeen."
However, this was not because she guessed what Iwahashi Shinichi was thinking. Rather, it was because she had wanted to talk about it in her heart for a long time.
Momoko Kikuchi was seventeen years old in 1985.
That year, she was at the peak of her popularity as an idol. She held her own solo concert at the Budokan and set a record as the youngest person to debut at the Budokan. From that year to 1987, she had seven consecutive singles in two years.
The song won the first place on the weekly charts. During that period, her seamless collaboration with composer Lin Zhesi was also a good story.
The most beautiful, dreamy, and glorious time in her entire idol career was those two years.
"Seventeen."
Momoko Kikuchi told him, "I am now twenty-two years old...I can still tell my age in a cool way without using the excuse that 'women's age is a secret'."
Iwahashi Shinichi couldn't help laughing at her statement.
Momoko Kikuchi and Shinichi Iwahashi said, "This collection happened to be released in the same week as Akina-san's single." However, one was promoted with great fanfare, while the other was only noticed by former loyal fans.
She reached the peak of idol status at the age of seventeen, and started to fade away at the age of nineteen. By the time she was twenty-two, she had completely given up singing and devoted herself to becoming an actress.
Iwahashi Shinichi was thoughtful when he heard what she said.
Momoko Kikuchi joked about herself, "I'm going to give you Akina-san's single, but I'm also giving away one of my own greatest hits album... I wish you didn't think I'm narcissistic."
She said, showing an innocent smile without any trace of haze.
But rather than saying that Momoko Kikuchi is narcissistic, it is better to say that she is self-pitying.
When the popularity of her idol career declined, she proposed to produce more diversified music, but the agency came up with a transformation plan that scared away fans. She lost trust in the agency and wanted to leave, but her manager Kazuo Iwasaki, who had taken care of her,
Yunmei invited her to become independent from the firm, but in her heart she wanted to use her as a bargaining chip in exchange for resources and protection from a big firm.
Momoko Kikuchi is not a puppet who has no independent opinions and is at the mercy of others. However, in the entertainment industry, no matter what her thoughts and will are, she cannot get rid of those controlling hands.
I made up my mind to call Shinichi Iwahashi and ask him for help. Taking this step was undoubtedly my own idea and opinion.
This time, she did not fall into a new manipulated vortex, and the price she paid was to stop singing.
This newly released collection is not only the price she paid, but also a memorial to her insistence on ideas and opinions.
Only by giving up can you gain.
But Momoko Kikuchi doesn’t think this collection has anything to do with Shinichi Iwahashi.
Of course, this kind of thought is just passing through my mind, and it will inevitably make people laugh when I say it. But if I don’t ask Shinichi Iwahashi for help and don’t make this choice, then there will be no this collection, and there will be no Kikuchi who will no longer sing.
peach.
However, on one side is herself, who can only choose one of the two, and on the other side is Nakamori Akina, who can do whatever she wants. She has to pay the price of choosing one of the two to get it in her hands, but Nakamori Akina can easily get it. When sending Nakamori
When Akina releases her single, she will also present her own greatest hits album. Momoko Kikuchi feels that she is showing her determination and courage.
Iwahashi Shinichi accepted Nakamori Akina's single and Kikuchi Momoko's collection together, "I will listen to it carefully after that. Speaking of which, I haven't heard Kikuchi-san's songs from the idol era."
On the contrary, it was the band she formed, LA·MU—, which Shinichi Iwahashi had listened to.
Momoko Kikuchi smiled and said, "In my idol era, this one was enough." She paused, "Issuing this collection also has its meaning."
Iwahashi Shinichi replied, "The best part of Kikuchi-san's idol era has been preserved."
Momoko Kikuchi's heart skipped a beat and she was so moved. She lowered her eyelids, looked at her fingers, then raised her head, "Please just listen to it."
After drinking tea, Shinichi Iwahashi took the bill.
Momoko Kikuchi smiled slightly and said politely to him, "Thank you for your hospitality again."
Iwahashi Shinichi didn't take it seriously, "I accepted the gift." He received a signed single from Akina Nakamori. Such a gift really surprised him.
Now, I suddenly have two of her singles at home.
However, rather than receiving Akira Nakamori's music menu, Iwahashi Shinichi felt that what Momoko Kikuchi really wanted to give was her greatest hits album.
After coming out of the store, Momoko Kikuchi pressed her knees and said politely to Shinichi Iwahashi, "Thank you for today."
Shinichi Iwahashi was polite, "I wish your next TV series will have good ratings." He noticed Momoko Kikuchi's hesitant expression, and paused, "It's tomorrow."
Momoko Kikuchi laughed and said, "I'd like to lend you some kind words, Iwahashi-san." She straightened up and prepared to walk to her agent's car waiting on the roadside. She walked out for two steps, turned around, and waved to Shin Iwahashi.
Wave goodbye.
After seeing Momoko Kikuchi off, Shinichi Iwahashi got into a taxi on the side of the road. When he got home, he opened the collection of Momoko Kikuchi and put it into the record player. While listening to the song, he played the Akina Nakamori album he had received.
Signed singles stuffed into record racks.
On the shelf, there was already a single that was the same but unsigned.
When Momoko Kikuchi was at her peak as an idol, the composer she collaborated most closely with was Tetsuji Hayashi. The chemical reaction between Tetsuji Hayashi's songs and her singing was wonderful. Although it was a perfunctory collection, the music was good.
music.
When Iwahashi Shinichi listened to the album, he more or less understood Momo Kikuchi's mood when she gave away her greatest hits album.
…
On Wednesday, the first episode of the Water Ten TV series was aired.
That night, Shinichi Iwahashi had no official business to attend, so he went to see Mineshima and went to his own LIVEHOU in Tokyo with him to take a look at the singers and bands performing that night.
Having said that, it seems that a certain big producer or a certain record company president signed a certain talented singer during a private interview incognito... The truth about this kind of thing is that 95% of it is a talent scout of the company.
I mentioned that there was a pretty good singer somewhere recently, and I suggested that I should pay him a visit.
When the big producer and president Sang entered LIVEHOU, the people on stage had already passed the preliminary and re-examinations without knowing it.
As for the platter performance, there are already performance thresholds. If you can enter and perform, you have passed the preliminary round.
GENZO wants to grow bigger now. It is not short of money, but it is short of people. It plans to launch ten groups of singers in one year. If two or three can leave their names in that year, they are already qualified. At the stage of casting a wide net, Iwahashi Shinichi is not there.
Why do you want to pick up a treasure?
Of course, with the mentality of casually taking a look, I ended up discovering a new person who stood out...
It’s not easy for this kind of thing to happen here. In tonight’s platter performance, the best performers were the two guys named Kurosawa who had been signed by the production company a long time ago. Kenichi Kurosawa and Hide Kurosawa
Tree.
After watching the show, Iwahashi Shinichi asked Mineshima to call the two brothers, plus LIVEHOU's sexy manager, and invite them to have a drink to relax.
The two brothers signed a contract with the production company last year. After that, they worked as studio musicians and idol touring team members. They were busy with their own work. In their free time, they teamed up and performed at LIVEHOU.
Although you don't make a lot of money as a touring team member and recording studio musician, you can still ensure that you have enough food and clothing.
What's more, the work contract with the production company and the commission are not heavy. The two brothers are satisfied as long as they have a full stomach, but they have no idea of rushing to make a name for themselves. They are two young men who are easily satisfied.
Iwahashi Shinichi was drinking and casually mentioned to the two brothers, "Should we consider forming a band to debut?"
After saying this, both young men were shocked. This reaction was not "I didn't expect to be called out by Iwahashi-san", but "I didn't expect to have the opportunity to stand in the middle of the stage and be the protagonist."
The two brothers were originally submissive in front of Iwahashi Shinichi. This has been the case since the first time they met. After that, Iwahashi Shinichi didn't have many opportunities to meet them, and he didn't know what they would do if they got acquainted with them.
There will be no changes.
But at this moment, nothing has changed.
He was not tall, and his appearance was not very sharp. He was over twenty years old, and he still looked like two teenagers. With these two young men holding their tails between their legs in front of him, Iwahashi Shinichi felt as if he was a lecturer.
The subtle feelings of a middle-aged boss.
"Don't you have any plans to debut yet?" Shinichi Iwahashi asked.
The two brothers exchanged glances. Kenichi Kurosawa, the older brother, took the initiative and asked tentatively: "Are Iwahashi-san going to form another band like ZARD?"
This question is because Iwahashi Shinichi is planning to let these two brothers become band members.
Regardless of whether it was appropriate or not, asking this made Shinichi Iwahashi really think about it.
He took it seriously, and the two brothers suddenly became nervous. Shinichi Iwahashi glanced at them, suddenly curious, and he didn't know whether his answer of "yes" made them more disappointed, or whether his answer of "no" made them more disappointed.
Iwahashi Shinichi casually mentioned this matter, and the two brothers hesitated. He was not in a hurry and let it go for the time being. Not only that, the reactions of the two brothers reminded Iwahashi Shinichi and made him think about what he wanted to do.
How to arrange these two brothers?
Having said that, Ikaya Fujii and Naoyuki Fujii of THECHECKE are also brothers. Of course, this alone is not a guarantee of success or a selling point.
Before the show ended, Shinichi Iwahashi discussed with the two brothers, "You two, if you have any ideas, you can call me directly and tell me."
"certainly."
Iwahashi Shinichi made a special statement, "No matter what your idea is, you can do it."
Whether you want to form your own band, work as a band for others, or think it would be nice to just be a behind-the-scenes person... no matter which choice you choose, there is no problem.
He spoke loosely. He spoke openly and was not in a hurry for answers.
After finishing their drinks, the two nervous Kurosawa brothers left, and continued to renew their stall with Mineshima and the pretty manager of LIVEHOU. When drinking with them, compared to those high-end restaurants, I felt most comfortable in a tavern.
Fengdao loves karaoke bars, and every time he goes there to drink, he must show off his voice, and this time is no exception. After Fengdao, the next customer who requested a song, a middle-aged man who looked like an office worker, chose THEB Lu EHEARTS
I sang the title song "TRAIN-TRAIN" from my first album after moving here last year.
Listening to the song of his company's singer, Mineshima winked at Shinichi Iwahashi. Shinichi Iwahashi acted as if nothing had happened, waiting for the middle-aged man to finish singing, and applauded seriously.
Being able to listen to the songs of your own company's singers in a karaoke bar is not without a sense of accomplishment.
…
The first episode of the Water Ten TV series was aired on Wednesday, and the opening ratings were a good start among the TV series broadcast in this period in recent years, ranking among the top five in ratings.
The "high opening" of the TV series shows that the lead actor has strong appeal and the attention to this TV series is high. As for whether the follow-up will go higher or lower, it depends on whether the screenwriter's ability can capture the hearts of the audience.
Momoko Kikuchi's second episode, the TV series has high ratings, so the attention she receives is high. Even if the ratings are low, she has no losses. Not only that, it can also increase her presence and favorability.
The one who suffered even less losses was Akina Nakamori, who sang the theme song for the TV series. Regardless of the ratings and reputation of the TV series, the singer who sang the theme song only benefited from it and never lost the reputation.
The ratings for the first episode of the TV series were good, which also boosted the sales of Akina Nakamori's theme song single. On the charts, this single ranked firmly and took third place again.
This year's rainy season seems to be ending faster, and there are signs of its end before mid-July. In July, Shinichi Iwahashi went to Warner's recording studio for the first time to continue album production with Akina Nakamori.
During the last recording session, Nakamori Akina made a verbal agreement with him that they would go dancing together if they had the chance. She gave him a hint, and Iwahashi Shinichi climbed up the pole. When the recording time was set, the appointment started at 7 p.m.
, and go dancing afterward.
After dancing, maybe we'll have some late-night snacks...
Iwahashi Shinichi didn't say "Let's go get a late-night snack after dancing". He only mentioned that before the recording started, while waiting for the studio assistant to prepare, he mentioned that he would go dancing after the recording.
However, Omoto was nearby, thinking of the Iwabashi producer's ability to climb along poles, and couldn't help but think to himself that with this talented man's ability, it would not be impossible to take this opportunity to invite him for a late-night snack.
Or should I say, taking the opportunity to add another dimension is what this producer, who has been climbing along the way from time to time since the beginning of recording, would do.
However, no matter what Omoto thought, Akina Nakamori responded enthusiastically to Nakamori Akina's suggestion from Iwahashi Shinichi.
As an agent, there is no reason to stand in the way. Besides, what you have to do must be done, and other people's words are ignored by Akina Nakamori.
Daben sighed secretly in his heart.
He took one look at the confident and romantic producer who achieved his goal easily, and felt a little unwilling.
