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Akito
Alright, I think we have a decent idea of what kinds of songs we want to write for this.
Tatsuya
Same with me. Tono, your songs are usually very easy to get into and your performances are usually a cut above the rest of ours.
Arata
When...? About four or five years ago...
But I started taking it seriously around three years ago when I was in the States.
But I started taking it seriously around three years ago when I was in the States.
Arata
Thank you, but I didn't do anything special, really. I simply got to listen to a lot of good tracks while I was there, and I was greatly influenced by them.
Arata
But I believe it's one that makes me think, “I couldn't put on a performance this good without this track,” while I'm singing it.
Arata
Yes, how should I put it...? A song that not only moves the listener's heart, but also the performer's.
Akito
You've got me curious if you're willing to say that much. What was that song called?
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Toya
(It's so liberating. Like I'm running free. But I also feel this kindness within the turbulence.)
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Toya
(It really was good...
I didn't realize Soma was capable of writing something like this...)
I didn't realize Soma was capable of writing something like this...)
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An
But this is no time for me to be saying that I'm tired, since I wanna give our next event everything I have!
An
Haha. As much as I want to come up with ideas for our new song, it's gonna have to wait until I'm done closing up shop.
Kohane
I don't know how to write songs or make them sound beautiful like Aoyagi... But I still want to help you guys somehow.
Akito
Don't worry about writing the song.
If anything, we need you to focus on how you're gonna perform.
If anything, we need you to focus on how you're gonna perform.
Akito
You've improved a lot since just a little while ago, and now you can sing in a way that blows other people away.
Akito
But you still need experience.
In time, as you grow, you'll be able to support us even more.
In time, as you grow, you'll be able to support us even more.
An
Especially since we're gonna need you there if we really are gonna surpass RAD WEEKEND.
The next day
Main Street
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Toya
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Toya
(I know there isn't much use in me thinking about it, but I keep going back to what we discussed yesterday...)
Toya
(I still don't know how to compose a song that moves people's hearts. Not only that, we ended up having Akito and Shiraishi write the new one for our next event...)
Toya
(The only thing I'm able to do at this point is to make sure I sing in a way that does their song justice.)
Toya
But I definitely wasn't expecting the place where I usually practice to be undergoing construction. Practicing somewhere new honestly felt a bit strange.
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Arata
Toya, would you mind visiting him again sometime? I'm sure you'll both enjoy talking to each other again.
Toya
Soma did say that he wanted to hear more about our next event. I think I'll pay him a visit.
Hospital
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Soma
Wow, you're all gonna come up with new songs?! You guys just keep churning out great ideas!
Toya
Yes, we're trying to create more harmony, so to speak, and will be discussing how to create songs in a way which will help achieve that.
Toya
We thought that if we're going to attempt to surpass RAD WEEKEND, we should sing the way Nagi did then...
Toya
We want to sing compelling songs that are able to light a fire inside of everybody's hearts in a split second.
Soma
Yeah, I get that. Nagi really was awesome when she sang the first song during RAD WEEKEND.
Soma
The second she began singing, not only did she turn the entire place on its head, she brought everyone together...!
Soma
Which means you guys are probably gonna set everything on fire. Do you know who's gonna make the Vivid BAD SQUAD track?
Soma
Wait, Aoyagi, you're not gonna write it? I was convinced that you would since you seem to know a ton about music.
Toya
Tono said something very similar.
However, I tend to compose based on music theory. As a result, I'm yet to achieve the effects I'm after.
However, I tend to compose based on music theory. As a result, I'm yet to achieve the effects I'm after.
Soma
Hang on. Don't tell me that you can put songs together entirely from scratch without any sampling. That's so cool!
Toya
No, I'm only able to do that because of my classical background. Sampling is unique to street music, and I still haven't been able to grasp all the ins and outs of it.
Toya
That's why I've been putting songs together from scratch, but I'm yet to find a sound that feels satisfying...
Toya
Something with a good groove...
Or rather, something powerful that moves the listener's heart...
Or rather, something powerful that moves the listener's heart...
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Toya
I'd probably try to string together a small number of notes in an elegant manner while keeping in mind the individual characteristics of each instrument being played.
Toya
However, I'm not sure how I'd go about producing a powerful and riveting sound that suits the latter half of our theme.
Toya
And I believe we're going to need a lot of that if we're going to surpass RAD WEEKEND. So, my current goal is to get a grasp on how to create that power.
Toya
Yes. Tono shared it with us while we were discussing how we'll be making our new songs.
Toya
There was kindness there, amid the powerful sound...
I was moved by how it was trying to take the listener by the hand.
I was moved by how it was trying to take the listener by the hand.
Toya
No, Tono even said, “It's an astounding track,” and how it compels him to want to sing it.
Toya
Yes, and it seems to mean quite a lot to him. I'm very glad that I had an opportunity to listen to it.
Toya
How did you go about making that track? Would it be alright if I asked for some advice in terms of writing my own?
Soma
Sorry, I'm afraid that I can't really help you there. Arata usually did all of the songwriting.
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Soma
Even though I like sampling sounds and coming up with fun phrases, I'm not all that good at putting them together and turning them into songs. That's Arata's job.
Soma
So, my songwriting skill set is incomplete. Aoyagi, I'm not sure I can teach you much.
Toya
(That's unfortunate. I was sure that I'd be able to help the others if I learned how to achieve such a groove...)
Soma
Okay, I'm not sure if this is gonna help you, Aoyagi, but I may be able to give you some advice about sampling sounds.
Toya
(I have no idea if that's going to help, but if there's even a slight chance that it'll help me get close to my goal...)
Soma
Don't worry about that.
I'll be ready to teach you whenever, so stop by again when you're free, Aoyagi.
I'll be ready to teach you whenever, so stop by again when you're free, Aoyagi.
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Next Chapter: A Sampling Lesson!