Additional summary of the Gogoichi show.
There was a part where they talked about SEASON'S CALL and HYDE's solo activities in general. HYDE says that he himself is shocked at the number of singles he has already released. The host talks about the changing in styles from when HYDE first debuted. He also asks about the concept of HYDE's first single in 2006, during its production to which HYDE replies there is nothing special. Its like a continuation of the HARD-style he has adopted from his recent works. HYDE follows by saying the songs that are written are targeted for live performances so they have sort of a "band-sound" to them.
They then talk about Kaz (Ke-a-zu). The host asks about how they met. HYDE replies that the two of them were drinking together not long ago. Kaz was previously from Oblivion Dust. (Furuton too, I just realized!).
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Kaz & Furuton in Oblivion Dust
The both of them think Kaz is good-looking. HYDE also thinks Kaz is great with the guitars. HYDE already knew about Kaz when the latter was still in Oblivion. But now, he has a deep understanding of Kaz, so much that he can probably talk about what Kaz was like in the past.
The two then move on to the topic of HYDE singing songs composed by others. HYDE says that there wasn't any confusion when it came to work. In fact, HYDE and Kaz already had a discussion 1, 2 years back that the album would consists of songs written by both, 50-50. That is why, it felt natural for HYDE now, singing Kaz's song. As long as it was a good song, it didn't matter who wrote it, that was the plan.
Question from a fan mail asks HYDE why the word "season" is so prominent in SEASON'S CALL and whether there any special feelings involved? HYDE agrees that it is prominent and that its usage was out of convenience. -_-|| The next question asks whether there had been any conflicts with Kaz while writing the song. The host heard that the climax of the song had been re-written. Were there any conflicts at that time in terms of the melody? Apparently no. HYDE suggested a melody to Kaz, which he thought was not bad after HYDE sang it. HYDE then joked (or didn't he) that Kaz was forced to accept it actually because his suggestion sounded better no matter what.
HYDE then seriously says that situation was easy to handle because the two men had similar ideals of what a good song is. And so as a whole, suggestions by the two of them were heading in the same direction, so there weren't any major problems. So its not an issue of finding faults with each other's ideas.
SEASON'S CALL PV starts to play and they talk about the PV. HYDE replies that the PV was filmed in LA. HYDE then joked (or again, didn't he?) that Kaz had alot of shots (really!?!). The host asked about the difficulties in filming in such a location. HYDE says that rain would have been the biggest problem because nothing can be done. HYDE feels that it wouldn't have been that bad even if it had rained, at least it was better than filming in Japan.
Unexpected situations while filming in the desert - like animals appearing suddenly? HYDE says there were none but that there were lots of holes in the ground. HYDE was shocked when he found out that they belonged to rattlesnakes. HYDE explains that the PV was filmed on the last day of their stay in LA, after the recording. No leisure time? There wasn't enough. Actually, they had a free day but they didn't go anywhere. But HYDE was glad that it came to an end.
HYDE says that he had become better at drinking only recently. The host asks about the current recording. HYDE says that it is great, so great that he will cry. -_-|| But actually he meant that he himself will cry and not the host, when the latter expressed his desire to hear the album.
*Some stuff about the album release date, but that we already know*
Looking back, the first album ROENTGEN was very dreamy, the second 666 was very explosive and the third...you said that it was great, that it will make you cry, so what kind of work will it be? HYDE says that it will be an extension of 666 basically. Lately, writing lyrics has been very interesting, perhaps too interesting. HYDE feels that if he cannot put his soul into writing, then it will not turn out well. HYDE draws a comparison to computer programmers who put their soul into their work. Compared to that, its more difficult to inject childlike innonence.
The host comments that it is important, what is being put into the song. HYDE realizes that by injecting his soul into his songs, it will move people. And because he is doing that now, he finds it interesting and fun. HYDE agrees that the third album could be like a mix of the earlier two albums.
>>more to continue