Takanori Nishikawa no Bokura no Ongaku ~ Wakana Cut
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First we have a talk session with Takanori Nishikawa, Satoshi Takebe and Wakana. Takanori Nishikawa says he is a huge fan of Satoshi Takebe and then he talks about how it has been quite a while since he has last seen Wakana. Apparently Kalafina and him took part in some events together. Can’t really remember though. Takanori Nishikawa knows a lot about Wakana’s past music career, he surprises Wakana by talking about her solo FictionJunction WAKANA songs.
Then Wakana explains how it was a strange feeling to have a solo debut but she got a lot of support by various composers (including Takebe who she has known properly since March 2018, they met each other before on a Music Fair episode tho). Then Takebe explains a little more how he has been collaborating with Wakana ever since. He has been in charge of her live productions and he will also produce future lives.
Nishikawa notes that Takebe has been responsible for many great debuts in the past so it’s a good thing he is also involved in Wakana’s solo debut. He is apparently really helpful in finding yourself, in finding your own style. Wakana is greatful he is by her side because there are still so many things she doesn’t know (about herself and what she wants). Nishikawa is super surprised to hear that this was Wakana’s first time write lyrics.
Vocal wise I think that this performance far exceeds the one from the single. It doesn’t feel as rushed, there is less nervousness. There is more strength and gravitas in Wakana’s voice. Her low notes are neat and there are a few more gritty parts where she does that growling thing with her voice. I LOVE IT!
Then we have some more talking. Takebe explains how he wanted Wakana to have a chance at expressing herself as a solo artist. That’s why he felt like it was necessary for her to write the lyrics herself. Wakana should be able to make the songs her own.
Wakana talks about how she is constantly discovering new things about herself and how she is rediscovering the joy of music. She wants people to see that she loves singing. Nishikawa says her joy really comes across. So far the image of Kalafina has always been super fierce and now she comes across as a little more “friendly” and such.
「時を越える夜に/Toki wo Koeru Yoru ni」
This is a bit shaky compared to the studio version (could be written off to the studo acoustics tho) but there is a LOT more emotion in her singing so I don’t really mind. Her singing style is slightly different to the one she used for the recording. A bit more fragile I guess but not necessarily in a bad way. Anyways, just look at all her expressions. Seeing her perform this song live is amazing, you can clearly tell that the song means a lot to her. The bridge and the final chorus literally killed me. All the feels!!
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Takebe praises Wakana’s voice and says that he really loves working with her. As diehard Takebe-fan Nishikawa seem to be quite jealous that Takebe holds Wakana in such high regard. XD
They talk about how Wakana’s debut is a new step in her life, a new anniversary, a sort of birthday. Then there is a smooth transition where they celebrate Satoshi Takebe’s birthday. Nishikawa wonders if it’s okay to ask his age, he guesses for guys it’s fine. Takebe replies that he turned 62 and Wakana is like, “WOW! Sugoi!”
They then talk about the TM Revolution song Wakana chose to cover. She says that she loves it, it really touches her heart but it’s very difficult to sing. She had a hard time choosing between Winter Dust and Kaze no Yukue. Takanori Nishikawa is very flattered to hear Wakana praise his songs.
I don’t know the original but I love Wakana’s rendition. I actually got goosebumps during some of the chorus lines, they really struck my heart.
