Do an interview with the super popular voice actress and beauty singer Makoto Uchida.
"Flickering Memories" is a song with a somewhat unique sense of emotion.
Singing intensely is not the same, singing quietly is not the same, how to sing is the right one, I think a lot. So instead of singing with 100% strength, relax a little bit and sing at a speed of about 70%. For example, the high-pitched part of the chorus is not to raise the voice to guess, but to say something, although the singing is a little relieved, but this arrangement is very difficult.
But the last chorus was very hot and made me feel the atmosphere of singing there.
Yes, at the end of the day, the feelings gradually rose, and finally I realized that I was laughing. Although this is a song that suppresses feelings, things like expressions can be seen clearly.
What is the explanation for the title "Flash Memory"?
Mr. RIRIKO, who wrote, composed, and arranged the music, gave me the impression that the flash of the camera snapped and snapped, capturing the beautiful memories of the moments that shone brightly. I can recall it strongly, and I will be imprisoned in it, but it is also a very good memory. Depending on the capture method, I think the title can see all kinds of things.
The "you" that appear in the lyrics is your own business, and I wonder if I am facing flashback memories.
It is also acceptable that way. I don't know who the characters of this song are, whether they are men or women, what kind of people, and this ambiguity is the merit of this song. I always feel a little timid, and memories are such things. But as the song progresses, you can gradually see it. At the same time, the voice and singing voice also become powerful, making people feel comfortable.
There is the uneasiness and anxiety that has been left behind, but the times are constantly moving towards the future. Because it is the current era, I also have a special feeling.
I feel that way. Although it is scary to be alone, you must move forward. I think it's a tune that gives me that support.
I don't think it's a bad thing to be annoyed. Troubles, setbacks, painful memories will definitely be closely related to growth. I think it's a song that makes people feel like they're going beyond these things and want to praise themselves.
- Is Miss Uchida also annoyed?
I'm annoyed. Always annoyed (laughs). Basically it's all work things, for example, in the role, in order to better say this line, you have to think about how to do it, re-read the original. I thought too much about it before the audition, and during the meal, my mother said a lot of words, but the sky was always high, and my mother said, "Is it before the audition?" Such speculation (laughs). Or for future activities, what to learn is good, and the consideration is endless at the beginning.
——This year, people who are not usually bothered will also be troubled.
However, I don't think it's a bad thing to be upset. When I am upset, I want other opinions, and when I investigate the Internet, good opinions and bad opinions roll around, and opinions from around me are all kinds. In this case, when I am not confused and can grasp what I believe, I feel that the road will open. That is, believe in yourself, a person's troubles are for this time.
I watched the MV and felt a little serious this time.
Because I have a lot of smiles in my MV, it's rare not to smile to this extent or not see a face on the front. However, if you go with the song and listen to it with the image, the song will quickly enter.
It's worth seeing where the last song "Southwest" was sung. I run on the embankment and the birds will buzz at good times. It wasn't a show but again, it was really a miraculous moment. I think it's a very emotionally forward scene.
There's a shot of a small tank falling into the sink, what's the intent?
Get rid of memories. Drop into the sink once, take it out again... Memories shine brightly, dazzling to the present self, but showing the mood of not escaping, accepting and moving forward. Memories are good or bad, and there are things that bind you.
I heard that the director was the first person to work as a woman, do you think that only the director has a place?
Subtleties can be felt everywhere. First of all, the slicing method is like that, Uchida Maori is not the main one, and the shooting method with the room I also use as one of the props is very interesting. The combination of small props and rooms is also beautiful, little things and little things placed on the table, each with a retro atmosphere, which is lovely. Would love to stay in a room like this.
--By the way, what is the feeling of Mr. Uchida's room?
Very simple. It's basically white, brown, and black, and the trees on the tables and shelves are also darker than light. If you want to say which one is masculine. It's not so much like a coffee shop as it is a room for coffee (laughs). So recently we planted coffee trees as well. Although it is the size of the flower pot, it seems that if you work hard, it will bear fruit. If you can harvest it, pour coffee (laughs). It's just that I'm a little nervous, and how to grow up healthy is the trouble now.
——The C/W song "Canary" is very handsome. Music that joins jazz and R&B like this hasn't been sung much until now. Moreover, I would like to hear more of Mr. Uchida's somewhat languid songs.
Thank you so much. Although I am not without such feelings, it is rare to have the opportunity to listen to it, and I am really happy to be able to include such a song this time. I told the producer Mr. Akihiro Tomita before that I think this song is not very exciting, but it is very cold, but it feels very hot, and this kind of song is also very good.
But the pace was fast, and there was no such unfolding, and I felt like I couldn't remember it (laughs).
When I first listened to it, I was desperate and thought it was so difficult (laughs). "Why is Number 2 different?" Well. But it was funny, the lyrics were matched, and the feeling of changing moods and moving forward at the same time was expressed, and I liked it. If you must listen to it with headphones, it will be better to integrate> place is to divide the sound into left and right parts, and the '1・2・3' place must be interesting.
Sentences like "although irresponsible" are better.
Until now, the meaning of being a language is a little stronger, but it feels good to push away unexpectedly. It's very capricious and makes people want to see what kind of person the protagonist of this song is. This expression could not have been possible a year ago.
- When was it made?
C/W songs are mostly written into songs about their current mood, and each time they confide their recent thoughts to the producer Mr. Tomita and use them as lyrics. The song tells the story of what came to mind around December, and what it was like in this day and age. Although a lot of language games were added to the lyrics, I think the mood at that time was very frank.
What were you thinking last December?
It's smoking (laughs). Obviously, there are many things you want to do, but you can't do them. For example, the Concert of Arena Yokohama, which was scheduled for July 5 last year, was suspended. Instead, the live concert "Hello, ONLINE contact⇔33; "UCHIDA MAAYA Zepp Tour 2019 "We Are Here", which was held in 2019, left a deep impression on me, because I knew the hot stage, so the enthusiasm for it, and the regret of not being able to see the view of Yokohama Arena, all kinds of things swirled in my heart. Although I thought about it a lot, in the end, the mood of wanting to sing did not change, nor did I give up singing, but I could only move forward in this way.
--The "canary" turned out to be Mr. Uchida himself.
yes. The lyrics sing "New World I chose and decided", and although I don't know what kind of world it is, I think such an idea can be seen.
Are you expecting Uchida's New World?
Oh, yes. Also, only the final chorus, "Although I Can't Take Responsibility," is always sung like Makoto Uchida. The first time I pushed it away slightly, though, I finally smiled. I have been hearing this, although I feel that "there is something different from usual times", but only the last line is always very feeling. So there will be a "you're back" feeling. Although the overall singing of "although irresponsible" is slightly incongruous, I laugh mischievously, and I would be happy if I could feel the feeling of smiling there.
- I think it's very tall.
Although it is difficult as a piece, it is easy to enter in terms of spirit. It's not so much that there's no effort, it's better to just be here now. That's how I decided, so just go for it. Even if you don't get the approval of others, go forward according to your own will, both strong and free, I think this is who I am now.
— The third song includes youthful beautiful-y0c1e Remix-.
The inclusion of the mix is the first attempt at youthful beautiful is the TV anime "SSSSS. GRIDMAN" ED theme song, this time "Flickering Memory" and TV animation "SSS. Dynazenon's ED theme song is related, and the lyrics, composition, and arrangement of either song are RIRIKO (the arrangement of "Youthful Beautiful" was co-participated by Yusuke Shirato). From the TV anime "SSS. Everyone who knows me in DYNAZENON, if I can hear "Youthful Beautiful", I will be very happy because Mr. y0c1e, who composed and arranged the canary, mixed it for me, so it is very different from the impression I had in the past "Youthful Beautiful".
——The mix of songs up to now has also become like listening. Playing in a club can be lively.
Oh, yes! And I have no resistance to my voice being edited and processed, and stand in the position of "please keep doing". As material I think it's funny, and I'm very happy to be able to play with my voice like this.
This style is also one of Uchida's New World.
Oh, yes. "Youthful beautiful-y0c1e Remix-" This is the last stop on New World. Hearing the whistles and the sound of birds, what kind of world it is, it is very incredible. Because it is an unexpected arrangement, please be sure to listen!