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Vocalist of Japan (Exclusive)
Author: ヒロキ
Translation:
inertia
Photo: Sherow Artist Society
Date: 04.07.2007
The First Interview for
Russian Fans from Juka, the Legendary Vocalist of Japan (Exclusive)
- Dear Juka, this is your first interview
for Russian fans. What are your feelings?
Juka: Thank you for covering
me!
It is fantastic that my feelings can
reach the people of a distant country!
- Your new works differ from your past works. Now you are mixing
various styles and it makes a kind of unique musical portrait of
you. How would you describe your music and why did you decide to mix
musical styles?
J: If one assumes the previous period was solid black,
I suppose now it might be a rainbow. Isn’t it?
Presently, I would like to express
the diversity within me with my singing voice, and also challenge
myself.
My current style is the embodiment of this intention.
If whatever one sings is the same, isn't
it dull?
As to why music... To put it in an
extreme way, music is essential and indispensable for us humans.
For example, even if one isn't
intentionally touched by music, it will naturally come to the ear in
everyday life. Right?
That is why I think it is essential
and indispensable.
Conversely, if there was no music,
"Juka" would also not exist, and neither would this interview.
- When did you become interested in music and what are your musical
influences?
J: As soon as I was born and could perceive it, I was touched
by music.
In the beginning, it was the influence of
my father.
He is very skilled, so I often
mimicked him singing.
After that, by my mother's influence
I began to learn keyboards and wind instruments.
There is nothing particular, which influences the present
"Juka".
That is, nothing outside of myself
personally.
- Your singing is so beautiful and emotional. Who or what inspires
you? Please tell us about your muses.
J: I am so deeply moved to be told it is "beautiful" and
"emotional" from the people of a distant country who
cannot understand the words.
Thank you.
Originally, I wanted to move you
with my singing, but this is more moving (laugh)
Of course, I will return this emotion
multiplied to the people of Russia!
As for whom I've been influenced by, of course it is my father.
Our voices are similar.
- What do you think about a singer who is learning to sing like
you? If someone calls you "Teacher", what will you say to that
person?
J: Is there someone who is imitating me? (laugh)
I don't know, but I’d like to become
a singer who is copied.
- Your visual style rocks! Especially your new blond hairstyle. Are
you designing your costumes, hair and make up by yourself? Do you put
your makeup on by yourself?
J: I can have a rock style even if my hair is black
(laugh)
By the way, it's silver hair, not blond.
I considered the design of my current
wine-red costume myself.
After expressing myself, I think
this became the best costume.
I have done my hair and makeup myself
from before.
Since it's a way of portraying
yourself, I think there's no meaning if you don't do it yourself.
- A general question about visual kei.
A lot Japanese rock bands use amazing colorful costumes and put on
incredible makeup sometimes. What are the origins of this tradition? Is
it the influence of kabuki and no theaters? Or something else?
J: Among typical visual kei people,
I fear it's likely that there is no one who thinks kabuki is the
origin.(laugh)
I think that is an image of Japan as
seen from the outside.
I don't know about other people, but for
me, when I was 14 years old, the beginning was willfully borrowing my
mother's makeup tools, wanting the lovely features of foreigners
(Russians, etc.)
- Please tell us about your everyday life. What are your hobbies?
J: Fishing! It's lure fishing!
- Are sports or martial arts important for you? Have you ever
practiced kendo, jodo or iaido?
(These special questions are from ヒロキ, the ONGAKUEN magazine main editor).
J: I have done various sports like baseball,
soccer, and track and field events, but above all, I seriously aimed
at becoming Japan's representative in the marathon.
However, I had leg injuries and had
to give it up.
However, I think that experience
improved my lung capacity, so I can sing like this now.
By the way, I have no experience in
martial arts. I'm first-class at calligraphy (laugh)
- A lot of people in Russia, and not only in Russia, are fond of cosplaying. What do you
think about this kind of fan activity?
J: Regardless of nationality or sex, I would be happy to see
people cosplaying me.
- Anime and manga are extremely popular in Russia. Are you interested in anime or manga?
What are your favorites?
J: I am not very interested in them.
Are you a gamer? If yes, what are your favorites?
J: I do not have free time or a game console so
I generally don't play them, but I am good at just F-1
games!
I know all the courses and corners (laugh)
- What about your future plans? Are you going to be solo or will you
collaborate with a band?
J: The current activities are the continuation of my dreams.
- You have had great success in the Western Europe. Do
you have any interest in singing on a Russian stage someday?
J: I would certainly like to stand on a Russian stage.
Not only Russia,
I would like to present myself on stages all over the world.
- What is your message for Russian fans?
J: I am very glad that my songs and thoughts are understood through this
coverage for the people of Russia.
I will keep singing so please look
forward to it!
I am hoping for the day we can meet.
- Thank you very much for the interview!
We can’t wait to hear your future works, good luck!
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