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In 2013, Sakurako Ohara was chosen as the heroine of the movie Butterfly in the Mist and released her first CD at the same time. Since her gorgeous debut, she has been active in the show business as an actress and singer, and has received strong support from many of her peers. Her latest work, My Favorite Jewelry (released on August 9), is composed by Qin Jibo, both songwriter and producer! This article will reveal the story of her collaboration with Qin Kibo on a new song, as well as her friendship with her girlfriends Lio and Fujiwara Sakura.
● Cheng Qin Jibo powder is because of the "Sunflower Convention"!
Finally, I can work with the male god!
ーー Your latest work "My Favorite Jewel", the lyrics and producer are all produced by Qin Jibo. What was the opportunity for you to work together?
Sakurako Ohara: I listened to "Sunflower Convention" and began to like Qin Sang's works. We worked together on FNS Song Festival (Fuji TV), but never got the chance to confess to him that I was a fan of him. After that, about 1 year ago? I asked him to compose the music for me, and he accepted it very quickly. At first, it was only a commission for composing, but later, out of my own small willfulness, I asked Qin Sang for the lyrics.
ーー How did you feel after listening to the song that the male god made for you?
Sakurako Ohara: Qin Sang is full of flavor (laughs). At first, when Qin Sang tried to sing, he told me what would happen if he sang this song, and I really couldn't imagine it. When he filled in the words, I wondered if he had listened to all my songs in order to show my characteristics. The female worldview expressed in this song is completely different from his own work. The song is about a little happiness, and I especially resonate with the final part, "Whether it is joy or sorrow, it hides happiness that belongs only to me." Also, the lyrics of "The Dog In the Walk" are also used. I'm a big fan of dogs. I don't think he wrote this sentence without thinking. The whole song has the shadow of Qin Sang, but it is very cute and cute.
ー Qin Sang's lyrics and songs with your transparent singing voice, it is even more eye-catching. Qin Sang also said: "This song is a good combination of boldness and delicacy, and Ohara's singing voice is full of daily atmosphere, please enjoy." ”
Sakurako Ohara: I've been to Qin Sang's concert. Everyday sense, to be precise, is very easy to approach. I also hope that my singing voice is also like this, and it is easy to be accepted by everyone. Therefore, I am really happy to get such an evaluation from Qin Sang.
ーー Maybe what is common between Qin Sang and your song is the warmth between people.
Sakurako Ohara: I think that's very important. On the last day of the recording, Qin Sang came to see me and gave advice on some very small places: "I hope you sing while imagining every scene represented in the song." "In the beginning, I really didn't quite understand what the difference was. Gradually, I entered the play, and my feelings and perspectives changed with each lyric. It was more difficult, but I absorbed the essence of Qin Sang, the sense of existence of the whole song and the new sense of value I generated from it, and I felt that it was all triggered at once. It becomes a whole new challenge.
●After learning about the real Izumi Leo and Sakura Fujiwara, "I like them more"
ーー There is a lyric in this song that "ordinary scenery hides special", what is special to you?
Sakurako Ohara: I have a very good relationship with my sister. The other day we both went to Kichijoji together, and we haven't been there in a long time. I went to the coffee shop recommended by my sister and bought clothes together. Although nothing special, for me, the time with my sister is precious.
ーー Will you buy the same thing?
Sakurako Ohara: I have a completely different personality taste from my sister. My sister is more strange, and I prefer the black and white department and the leisure department. However, it is really because we have completely different personalities that we can express opinions very objectively. So, when I get upset or lost, I always consult with my sister first.
ーー You guys have a great relationship.
Sakurako Ohara: Speaking of a good relationship, I have to talk about Iemi Leo and Sakura Fujiwara. We knew each other because of music, and we composed music together. We are both singers and I love them very much.
ーー Where is it cute?
Sakurako Ohara: Everywhere. They are very polite. The attitude of receiving people and treating things is consistent. In short, it is worthy of respect. The other thing is that they are honest and don't lie at any time. Leo Sauce in particular, at first I thought she was a particularly serious and stubborn person. Over time, I found that she knew more about teasing than I did. [Laughs]
ーー This is quite unexpected.
Sakurako Ohara: After I knew this about her, I liked her more. In fact, the clear and funny pie I show is the real look of Leo Sauce. The super serious and polite manners that Leo Sauce shows are Sakura's real looks. Sakura's act of confusion is what I really look like.
●A new song full of everyday feeling
"I really want to be able to perform on Qin Sang's stage one day"
ーー Do you feel like you're competitors?
Sakurako Ohara: Not at all. They are very talented and I respect them very much. The first is not to feel that they are in the same field as each other. Leo Sauce is her own lyrics and composer, and the image is handsome. Sakura is American music. And I entered the show business circle because I was interested in filming. Although I really like to sing, I want to convey my feelings through my singing voice. But this is completely different from Sakura's song, Leo's words, and what they are asking for, so I will not envy them.
ーー is like 3 circles without intersection? Of course it means good.
Sakurako Ohara: So we will be happy together and we will also inspire each other. The three of us are able to get together because we are like-minded.
ーー is so.
Sakurako Ohara: That's right. This cooperation with Qin Sang is also a very big inspiration for me. I hope that in the future, I will also have the opportunity to work with different artists. "My Favorite Jewel" is a song that is very close to everyday life, whether it is when washing clothes or drying clothes. All perfect for listening. "The weekend is still far away. I must not lose" such lyrics, perhaps can make many office women feel the same way. Reading the lyrics sentence by sentence, both men and women, should be able to evoke a variety of precious emotions. I hope you will support me a lot! Finally, if I had the opportunity to sing this song "My Favorite Jewel" on Qin Sang's stage, I would be perfect.
(Selected text: Ayano Hoshino)