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On the release date of her 5th anniversary single “Saraba Sakurajima”, Saisei held a prayer and singing dedication at Toranomon Kotohira Shrine in Tokyo. Shakuhachi and shamisen also performed
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[Image 1: https://prtimes.jp/i/19470/3830/resize/d19470-3830-3ca652a534d5014b5341-8.jpg&s3=19470-3830-5ae1f381fa0d7c83e2548369a5f19dff-1872×2624.jpg] Enka singer Ryusei (21), who is a favorite disciple of enka singer Takashi Hosokawa and is gaining popularity as a “three-sword singer” who sings, plays the shamisen, and shakuhachi, has released a single “Saraba Sakurajima” to commemorate his 5th anniversary since his debut. ” (poetry by Shinichi Ishihara, music by Tetsuya Gen) was released by Nippon Columbia on June 26th, the anniversary of his debut. To commemorate this, a prayer for a hit was held at Kotohira Shrine in Toranomon, Tokyo on the same day. & performed a singing dedication. This new song is his 6th new single, and is a large-scale, authentic enka song set in “Sakurajima” in Kagoshima Prefecture, and sings of a man’s heart for a new life. In addition, the coupling song “First Step” has been aired since April as the new theme song for BS TV Tokyo’s “THE Meimon Gakko”, and is Ryisei’s first J-POP song, sung under the name “Ryisei”. It is a cheerful cheering song that sings of the strong determination to overcome difficulties and take the next step together with friends. I visited the shrine on the day the new song was released, and after praying for a hit at the shrine building, I performed a singing dedication at the Kagura Hall on the grounds. Saisei said, “I’ve prayed for a hit several times, but this is the first time I’ve had a singing dedication after that, so I feel a different sense of nervousness than usual.As we celebrate our 5th anniversary, we’re even more excited as we head into our 6th year. I’m filled with a strong feeling that I have to do my best,” he said in his greeting. In front of the Kagura Hall, not only the press but also a large number of ardent fans gathered, and he called out, “Today, please enjoy singing with the shakuhachi and shamisen as “Santo-ryu singers,” and performed the Matatabi Enka while playing the shakuhachi. ‘s debut song “Ginjiro Tabigarasu” (released on June 26, 2019), the coupling song of the new single and the first J-POP song “First Step”, while switching to the Tsugaru shamisen and playing powerful songs. The second single “Tsugaru Shamisen Hitotabi”, a folk song that he started playing when he was 5 years old, “Kagoshima Oharabushi” with the dance of “Kanto Satsuma Minami no Kai” in the background, and finally the new song “Saraba Sakurajima”, all 5 songs. was enthusiastically sung.
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[Image 3: https://prtimes.jp/i/19470/3830/resize/d19470-3830-7011fd27f53078a93775-3.jpg&s3=19470-3830-8e6f5af2ad95cd37ae118870c5da5971-2512×1793.jpg] Regarding “First Step,” he said, “It was my first time trying pop music, but everything was different from the vocalizations, so it was very difficult. The most difficult thing was not to turn the kobushi. In the recording, There is one part where I played the Kobushi, but the producer (the producer) said it was okay and said it was good to keep the enka feeling, so please listen to that part on the CD as well. I think it’s a song that takes another step forward, and I’m happy to be able to take on the challenge of a new genre.”
[Image 4: https://prtimes.jp/i/19470/3830/resize/d19470-3830-ae7a5b4c05b04475cf5c-6.jpg&s3=19470-3830-221bc0e26593df0299677abdddb01d29-1738×2436.jpg] Regarding the winning song for the 6th year, “Saraba Sakurajima,” he said, “Up until now, there have been many songs from the north, but this is the first song set in Kyushu. The main character of this song is about a man who leaves his hometown of Sakurajima in Kagoshima Prefecture and pursues his dream of working hard with ambition like the great Saigo (Takamori). With this song, I want to become a singer who can bring smiles and energy to people everywhere, just like Shohei Otani (of two-sword player) did.” In response to a reporter’s question, “What did Master Hosokawa say about this song?” he replied, “This is a wonderful piece of music that will help me continue to improve my singing skills.” I was speaking.
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Released on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 COCA-18212 ¥1,500 (tax included) / ¥1,364 (tax excluded) 1. Farewell Sakurajima Lyrics: Shinichi Ishihara / Composition: Tetsuya Gen / Arrangement: Tatsuya Nango 2. First Step ≪“ Ryusei” name≫BS TV Tokyo “THE Meimon Gakko” theme song Lyrics and composition: ZEN, AKUN, Sunny/Arrangement: ZEN, AKUN More details about this release:
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