Chiaki Ishikawa

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Article and competition to win autographed booklet (closes 13th November)

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Vol.15 Chiaki Ishikawa - Become Yourself -
2016.10.14
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Self-Producing Is More Than Just Loving Yourself
I’m someone that likes to work. Some people have quite an indifferent attitude towards people who are businesslike, but to be this productive you have to take on various responsibilities, find a way to be efficient at what you do, and as long as you can maintain your passion, there isn’t anything that you can’t achieve. That’s why I never think of doing music as a hobby. You could say that my daily job as Chiaki Ishikawa is producing the “artist, Chiaki Ishikawa.” I’m under the pump day after day, but every day is different and presents something new. It’s exhausting but it’s also extremely fun. Being your own producer isn’t as simple as “loving yourself” either. I do think it’s about as much fun as you can have on your own, though.

I think that idols who have high “self-producing abilities” are the real lucky ones. It basically means having the ability to see yourself objectively from a spectator’s point of view. I also think that it’s increasingly becoming an important skill to have in this day and age whether you’re an office worker, a student, or a house wife. You don’t have to be a strong person. It’s okay to receive “personal happiness” from other people, but when you ask yourself for permission and give yourself consent and seek confirmation for every little thing, then that’s true “self-love”. And this has a sustaining power that’s on a whole other level.

I’ve been in the business now for some 23 years. I can’t believe how fast it’s gone. Sure I spent a lot of time worrying and being lazy, but one thing that I gained was being able to overcome uncertainties within myself. And I’m sure you probably won’t understand what I mean unless you are someone who has overcome such feelings of uncertainty yourself. But before long, I had started my own agency and record label, and I was running all the management and design tasks myself. I honestly don’t know when it was that I became someone who could do all these things. Suddenly I had my own clock and was operating on a timeframe. I started to develop my own “words.” I stopped being afraid to go on extended leave. I learnt about my compatibility with musicians in short sessions and with creators. I learnt that you can’t let things deviate from your plan, not even 1mm. Of course there are merits and demerits. You also have to consider that you will be assessed based on someone else’s vision and ideas. And while it may look like I’m living a very free life, there’s an overwhelming presence called “loneliness” waiting for me down the track, and how I maneuver that situation when it comes I think will be the biggest key to continuing to be myself in what I do. It has nothing to do with whether someone is physically by my side or not.

I’ve also started a “booklet” of personal quotes and phrases that I’ve come up with at various times in various interactions with people. I’m trying to diversify my music, you see. I’ve been working on them regularly and I’m currently up to my 7th booklet. I wanted to use text to show another world of Chiaki Ishikawa. In terms of working hours, it has taken about the same time as it takes to put together one whole album. I used the same titles as the titles of my songs to show front and back versions of a completely different story with a different point of view, told not through lyrics but through “verses” and compiled into booklets. One thing that they have in common with my music is that you won’t find words like “love,” “bravery,” “energy,” or “together,” in either.
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A certain record label president said to me, “CDs are products for sale,” if CDs aren’t selling then pair it with something else and sell them together, but without any ideas or the ability to get things done, the music industry is just going to wither away in its old ways. I think that if you can’t be playful with those ideas then it really won’t take-off either.

Earlier this year I held an outfit exhibition at Shinjuku Marui Annex. It was a collection of outfits that designer Daisuke Ichikawa and I created together over the last 7 years without once descaling in quality. Atmosphere and the visual aspects of music are important to me. I felt some rather strong emotions at my exhibit, but there were even more gothic-lolita-loving foreign visitors at Shinjuku Marui Annex who seemed thrilled to find that you could pair music and fashion together in this way. This particular style didn’t just come together from the outset, though, and it reminded me of all the work and self-belief it has taken to get this far. And I’m grateful that I’ve been given the chance to display a second round of outfits on the 21st of October, later this month. Please come and have a look if you’re interested.

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I remember reading a quote by Andy Warhol in an art book when I was a kid that read, “So what. That’s one of my favorite things to say.” It’s something I always recall now whenever I encounter a clash of opinions regarding work or when I’m faced with a situation that just makes me want to laugh. We’re in an age that requires us to deal in human-resources even greater than in the music. If you have a vision you have to give it shape straight away. It’s foolish to question whether something is fun or not. You have to be quick to act because the music industry that’s so entrenched in its old ways and customs can’t wait any longer.

Being your own producer could be the path to “becoming yourself.” With all the information we receive on social networks these days it’s easy to get caught up in pointless agitation, but I don't think that there’s a need to feel fulfillment every day either. You can’t just go giving into others or to the greater society. Can you actually laugh that much day after day? I think feeling depressed for about 10% of the day is just right. A moderate amount of grey skies can really open up one’s creativity and imagination. I want to have the same amount of time to be silent and be myself as I have time outside in the hustle and bustle of the world. You don’t need to connect with people just for the sake of it either. I’m sure there are people out there who connect with others and then feel pinned down to the point where they can’t move. Friends or even relatives can become a hindrance. Once you let go you start to become more of “yourself.” Perhaps pain is a part of the path to becoming oneself.

I want to develop “my own words” further. This will form the axis that becomes my philosophy on life and the path to a stronger self. If ever those words can reach someone else emotionally, it will become the most fulfilling type of training that I could have hoped for. Making others happy makes me feel genuinely happy too. That’s my duty in life I feel.

Chiaki Ishikawa

I would like to pay my respects once more to this space, “TEAM SAKUSAKU,” that continues to preserve the work and memory of the late Takamasa Sakurai. And to staff, friends, and everyone else for all your support!
PROFILE
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Chiaki Ishikawa

Provides compositions and songs for music that is used on the stage, in games and anime. Work has appeared in titles such as "MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED," "MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 00" and "Sengoku Basara3." In the much-loved masterpiece "Uninstall," her lyrics intentionally avoid depicting a bright world and creates "Chiaki Ishikawa's own World," a unique perspective through the use of a "multiple chorus action." Established the music production brand "MATERIAL WORLD." Offering an insight into Chiaki Ishikawa's outlook on the world, the series LIVE "Uramado kara Mieru Mono" was very well received.

Twitter: @ishikawachiaki3
Official Website： https://www.chiakiishikawa.com/
Instagram： https://www.instagram.com/ishikawachiaki/
Facebook： https://www.facebook.com/ishikawachiaki.music/

Latest News and Information
"The 2nd Chiaki Ishikawa Costume and outfits exhibition!"
Friday 21st October to Sunday 30th October 2016
[amnesiA & paramnesiA Isho-ten vol.2 – Kagami no naka no Kagami (The Mirror Inside the Mirror) –"
6th Floor Shinjuku Marui Annex 6F "Gallery Shop ouef"

[Shinagawa Church LIVE]
Thursday 24th November 2016
"Kami nomizo Shiru (God Only Knows) Vol.2 Pisticus"
LIVE performance at the Shinagawa Gloria Chapel
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1 lucky reader of asianbeat has the chance to win a booklet autographed by Chiaki Ishikawa! Don't miss this chance to win!

[Application Period]
Friday October 14th to Sunday November 13th 2016 (Japan Standard Time)

Announcement of Winners
Wednesday 16th November 2016

Enter Here!!
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One of the best Chiaki-san lives that I have attended (out of 9 so far).

Dark and almost freezing outside (it stopped snowing mid afternoon), I bought 2 mugs and rice bowl / chopsticks sets first before sheltering near a convenience store next door.

Inside was warm enough but not hot and the pews were arranged with a centre aisle but entry was via either side. I was seated immediately to the right of the centre aisle in row 5.

There were an electric and two acoustic guitars, electric, upright electric and acoustic double bass, and a collection of percussion instruments and keyboard on stage.

Chiaki wore a cream coloured dress and matching top hat which was decorated with soft feathers.

1. Vermilion
2. Polaris
MC1
3. TW
4. 物語の最初と最後はいらない (song with the word "monogatari" several times and electric guitar harmonics)
5. landscape (slow song with "namida" and bowed guitar)
MC2
6. See-Saw song Love from Noir - BRILLIANT
7. 夢を見ていた from Inner Garden(song with "mouichido" and accordion sound)
8. Blue Velvet
9. 雪が眠るとき / Yuki ga nemuru toki / When the snow falls asleep (song from Sin of Sleeping Snow, see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzTlNqSLA6k )
10. Insomnia (where the audience were signalled to clap along)
11. 来世で会いましょう (fast song with 'monogatari')
12. その逆 (fast Majestic Prince insert song) - full of energy
MC3
13. Respect Me
14. Gift
Encore
(entry via centre aisle marked' Close ')
15. Close
16. Uninstall

Very fine voice throughout, energetic, happy, being recorded by 3 video cameras (forgot to take the pamphlet with me detailing the January 2017 Special Box including CD and DVD).
 
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2016.11.26
石川智晶、11月24日東京・品川教会グロリアチャペルでのLIVEが盛況のうちに終了。ニューミニアルバム『スワンの夢が意味するものは』が2017年3月8日発売決定！

石川智晶が11月24日(木)東京・品川教会グロリアチャペルで「Monthly concept LIVE ～神のみぞ知る～ Vol.2<ピスティケース>」を開催した。今回のLIVEは去る10月28日(金)に同じく品川教会で行われた「Vol1.<アノイント>」に続くLIVEとなる。

チャペルの静粛な雰囲気の中、十字架をバックに「Vermiillion」でライブはスタート。会場を埋めた観客は1曲目から石川智晶ワールドに引き込まれた。

今年6月に自らも出演した舞台「Sin of Sleeping Snow」で使用された楽曲「雪が眠るとき」。次の作品に収録されることが決まった「RESPECT ME ～Last message～」の2曲を含む全16曲を歌い上げ、2時間のステージの盛り上がりは2016年の充実した活動を締めくくるにふさわしいライブとなった。

またこの日は2017年の新作のリリースとLIVEスケジュールが新たに発表となった。

2017年3月8日発売のニューミニアルバム『スワンの夢が意味するものは』。

新作のリリースとしては2015年9月発売のアルバム『物語の最初と最後はいらない』以来1年半ぶりとなる。5曲収録のCDにDVDが付くが、DVD収録の映像はこの日11月24日の品川教会でのLIVEの模様を抜粋したものになる予定。現在(いま)の石川智晶を体験できる絶好の作品となる。

また3月8日の一般発売に先駆け、ジャケットに直筆サインが入った、ニューミニアルバム『スワンの夢が意味するものは』にオリジナル・デザインのパーカー、メッセージ入り大判ポストカードが専用 BOX に入ったスペシャル・アイテムが通販限定で先行発売となるのでこちらも注目だ。(2017年2月8日から順次発送。2/14までにお届け予定)

そしてさらに2017年のLIVEは年間を通して、季節ごとに東京・渋谷のMt.Rainier HALL SHIBUYAでの開催する<「平日の猫の有り様」春・夏・秋・冬>。季節ごとに変わる石川智晶の世界観が体験できるコンセプトLIVE。こちらも見逃せないLIVEとなりそうだ。

●リリース情報
石川智晶 ニューミニアルバム
『スワンの夢が意味するものは』
2017年3月8日発売
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【CD＋DVD】
品番：DDCZ-2139
価格：￥2,315＋税

【限定 BOX】※SPACE SHOWER STORE 通販限定
価格:￥9,500 (税・送料込)

直筆サイン入りニューアルバム「スワンの夢が意味するものは」(CD＋DVD)
2017オリジナル・パーカー (色 アイビーグリーン) サイズ3種(M,L,XL)
メッセージ入り大判ポストカード
専用 BOX 入り
※直筆サイン入りアルバムはブックレット上に本人の直筆サインが入ります

詳細はこちら

●ライブ情報
石川智晶「平日の猫の有り様」春・夏・秋・冬

2017年3月21日(火)「平日の猫の有り様」BirthDay 記念イベント
2017年6月19日(月)「平日の猫の有り様」
2017年8月21日(月)「平日の猫の有り様」
2017年12月18日(月)「平日の猫の有り様」最終公演

会場：Mt.Rainier HALL SHIBUYA
開場:18:00 開演:19:00
料金(各日ともに):¥5,000.(税込、ドリンク代別)(アルコール OK)
(問) ホットスタッフ・プロモーション 03-5720-9999

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