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Q: Currently, you are focusing on pop music. Do you have plans to try a different genre of music? A: Yes, my genre of music is pop. Even so, I would like to challenge myself to try another genre or collaborate with other musicians if there are some possibilities.

Q: How do you feel when the event’s committee contacted you and invited you to perform in Gelar Jepang as the main guest star? A: Of course, I was really surprised. I couldn’t believe it at all. Even though I am aware that I have fans in Indonesia, I have never imagined that I would be invited to such a big event in Indonesia.

Q: What is your idea and inspiration when you are writing the song “in this blanket”? A: “In this blanket” is mainly based on my feelings when I was a little child. Then, I compared those feeling to my current feelings while doing my solo career when I have to be stronger by myself. So, I wrote the song while remembering myself in the past and contemplating my current self.

Q: What is the difference between your current solo career and previously working as a group? A: Of course I enjoyed a lot of things when being in the group, I can express my will but we have a producer to lead us. The difference when I become a solo singer is I have to take responsibility for everything I do. What kind of music, what kind of direction, activities and so on are on my hands. So, I have to be stronger than before while reflecting on my own ability.

Q: What is your turning point so you decided to become a solo artist and leave your previous group? A: Actually, it is my childhood dream to become a solo singer-songwriter. While being part of the group, I always dream that I can be a solo singer-songwriter someday. I had been singing together with Goosehouse for 8 years. As those 8 years passed, I came to the realization that I couldn’t give up my dream so easily. Then I made my decision.

Q: Since when you learned music and who is your biggest influence in music? A: I love to sing ever since I was born. My first performance in front of the audience was during high school and my biggest musical influence is Utada Hikaru.

Q: Why did you decide to start doing cover music on Youtube? A: Because I like to sing, I want to convey my feeling towards the song I sang, so the listeners could have similar feelings with me. I want to sing the song that I like, and share it with others and enjoy it together.

Q: Your fans are not limited within Japan, but you have lots of fans around the world. How do you feel about it? A: Actually, I still haven’t really felt it yet. This is the first time I went overseas outside Japan as a solo artist. So, even though there are lots of overseas fans commented on social media, I would not understand how many fans are there. That’s why when I see them in front of my eyes like here in Indonesia, I could not believe it at all. Therefore, I would like to go around countries and meet my fans directly to verify.  

Q: What is the definition of “music” for you? A: Everything is a miracle. I love to sing ever since I was a kid and that’s all I have. So, when the listeners want to hear me sing, and the fact I do love singing is a godsend. That’s like a miracle. So, “music” is a tool for me to connect with other people.

Q: Do you have any future plan or another project that you are doing right now? A: Using Indonesia as my starting point, I would like to go to other countries as well. Sing together with each person in each country while making Youtube contents that makes everyone happy. I always read fans’ message and request in the comment, so I hope to be able to continue to make contents that could unify us together.

Q: What kind of things in Indonesia that you see interesting? A: All of the committees are so kind and show me around, but the most interesting part is the “traffic” (laugh), especially, the bike and car. For example, you could find four people riding a bike together. That was interesting. Also, I recorded a video for Youtube yesterday in front of University of Indonesia and everyone helped me a lot. That was a very nice experience.

Q: After you came to Indonesia what kind of difference and similarities between Indonesia and Japan in general? A: There are lots of differences I found (laugh). But the most positive difference I found here was the sign at the convenience store. It was written “Thank you for keep it clean” or “Thank you for not doing blablabla”. However, in Japan, the sign will be written as “Please do not make it dirty” or “Don’t do blablabla”. That way of delivering the message was very nice. Then, a similar point is people. Everyone was so gentle, so I could sense the deep connection with the people.

Q: During your career as a musician, what kind of experience is the happiest? A: Such a difficult question. To be honest, when I leave Goosehouse I was so worried that the fans will also leave me. I was so scared when I am going to announce that I am going solo. Of course, the fans will ask me the reason or scold me. However, after I announced it, the fans all around the world and, of course, many from Indonesian as well, they told me “Ganbare” or “You can do it”. That was the happiest moment in my life.

Q: Do you have any other activities or hobbies besides your music career? A: Absolutely, sleep (laugh). It is whether I am sleeping or play around with my dog. Sorry, it was such a boring thing (laugh).

Q: What is your special preparation for your performance tomorrow? Do you have a ritual? A: I will do image training. Imagining the rehearsal from the beginning till the end within my head. Also, prepare my breathing to sing. Control my respiration flow multiple times, so it will be ready when I sing.

Q: Within your solo career are you going to focus only with originals song or plan to continue doing covers song? Also, may I ask you to sing a little bit now? A: Of course, my main focus will be making my original song. However, since I also know doing cover song is a nice thing to do, I will keep doing it from now on.

Okay, I will a part of my song in acapella. (Kei sang one part of the song) Thank you!

#PART ONE - Goosehouse 6 members

The first time they did a LIVE with 6 members (after Migiwa graduated).

M1. Best Friend If you watch their last UST, you know why they chose this song. It’s supposed to be Migiwa’s song. But well... yes... 

M2. Oto No Naru Hou E Everyone tension started to rise up. All members encouraged us to clap our hands.

M3. Bokura Dake No Toushindai Another uptempo song. M4. You Everyone enjoy this slow warm-hearted song.

M5. Ashita Ga Aru Sa / Kyu Sakamoto (COVER) A song that they never performed in youtube or UST yet. M6. Kimi Ni Hakushu Wo An encouraging song from the boys (Kudo, Wasshuu, Johnny).

M7. Pop Up! An encouraging song from the girls (Kei, Manami, Sayaka) to all of the Japanese girls. 

M8. Hikaru Nara Their last and finished song.

#PART TWO - Katahira Rina & the band

She sang most of her original song. This time she didn’t play her guitar because she would like to try new thing. Focus on singing without the guitar so she could focus look into the fans eyes. She also covered Hikaru Nara on the stage! 

#PART THREE - Goosehouse x Katahira Rina & the band

All members came back to the stage.... the first one to appear was Rina. She was using her new T-shirt. Also, followed by the Goosehouse’s members one by one. Then... all of the fans in the venue were laughing so hard.

You understand why, right? Only Wasshuu didn’t wear the T-shirt. We know what is the reason XD

Then, he responded  “They already prepared it for me. The XL size. But, when I tried to wear it. It was super tight for me LOL”

M1. Sing All Goosehouse members with Rina sang “Sing” together. All of Migiwa’s part sang by Rina. 

PHASE #1 - Before Entering the Venue

I arrived at the venue at 15.00 pm (the pre-sale goods start from 15.00 - 16.30). It was a big mistake. I suggest if you want to buy something, get up early and arrive 2 hours before the pre-sale starts (which is I need to arrive at 13.00). 

Why?  

Your desired goodies won’t sold out yet. Especially for popular items. In my case, I started to line up from 15.00 then arrived at the goods counter at 17.38. Egg Shaker, all White T-Shirt, M & L Size of the Black T-shirt were sold out already. 

Goose_heart have a tradition to take a photo shoot together before entering the venue (you can check his website). This is the right time to be friends with other housemates while the sun still shining. So... it’s better to finish the goodies early, then you still have time to socialize etc. So sad I missed this chance. Maybe next time.

PHASE #2 - The LIVE

It was a seating venue so everyone will get their seat number. It doesn’t matter when you arrived at the venue if you didn’t buy any goodies. Although you have your own seat, everyone stands all the time (except during the mellow part).

M1. Fly High So High BAM! I was so amazed by how the light’s play enhance their performance. I admire their stage director, whoever you are. Every part, every tone, every mood... the lighting play and color could convey it so well.

M2. Oto No Naru Hou E Kei guided all of the audience to clap their hands.  The venue started to get high.

M3. NonStop! Journey Another high spirit song.

- Introduction -

Some introduction from Kudo, “We are Goosehouse”. You need to experience by yourself how “energetic” he was tonight. He did a good job as MC. Later, Kudo asked Migiwa to introduce them to the audience. Migiwa responded in low tone greet, and Kudo felt so frustrated. Then, he asked Manami to do that. Manami greets everyone in such a formal tone and super-formal sentence (the one you used when you are meeting a boss from a nice company). “... for you who got seats in the very back of the first floor and second floor. Please don’t complain that you can’t see us well. You need to understand how a 148 cm girl daily life is...”

Kudo introduces all members hometown: Johnny - from Niigata Wasshuu - from Oita Sayaka - from Gunma Manami - from Chiba Kudo & Migiwa - from Kanagawa-Yokohama Kei - from Tokyo (she was born in Tokyo, 1-5 moved to Nagoya, then moved again to Los Angeles)

M4. Sing The lights play on the stage was so amazing. It delivers the “friendly nostalgic” atmosphere of “Sing”. Kudo mentioned that this is a very precious song. The first song they made as Goosehouse. 

M5. Koi Wa Hira Hirari -Acoustic Version- Another nice song :) 

M6. Munasawagi Navigation Johnny grabbed his Banjo and start his short solo peformance (I thought they are going to perform Countryroad, but I was wrong...). Then, Kei follows him with this kind of short-little-flute, it gives a very new and nice mood to the song. I kind of forgot who sang d-iZe part, maybe it was Johnny? or Manami? Hmm

M7. HOY Special Medley - Chiisana Koi No Uta (all members) - Te wo Tatake (All the audience clap their hands) - Konya wa Boogie Back (all the audience suddenly start to scream out loud. It only Kudo and Migiwa perform the song) - Ai wo Komete Hanataba wo (wasshuu’s solo) - Takane no Hanako-san (all members) - Koisuru Fortune Cookies (Kudo and Kei sing with their shakers) - Egao (all members) - Toshishita no Otoko no Ko (I don’t understand why, but Kudo also follows all the girls dance movement in such annoying but fun way lol) - Ojamajo Carnival (upbeat song) - Koi (all members, Manami, Kei, & Kudo did the Koi Dance)

M8. MUSIC ~Namida no Niji~ Sayaka explained about Heptagon. If Goosehouse were 6 people or 8 people... they can make something related to compass, or watch. However, you can’t do that with number 7. That means you need a very beautiful balance for 7 people. Heptagon.

The song is about “congratulations (omedetou)”. The intro of the song was full of drum and timpani sound. So cool yet happy!

M9. You A grand piano appears on the stage. Sayaka played the piano, and all members surround her. All the audience was asked to sit. A warm-slow-peaceful song.

M10. Sky The reason why they made this song is their response to Fukushima Disaster.  Kudo made a mistake here (”that was LOVE & LIFE and Sky” he said, but they didn’t sing LOVE & LIFE yet. He was so embarassed while Wasshuu LOL-ing him a lot.) M11. LOVE & LIFE “Let’s gather on the table” >> what they usually do during the USTREAM

M12. Bokura Dake No Toushindai Upbeat song M13. Domino Effect More upbeat and happy song M14. Hikaru Nara The climax! The light’s play and the color play also in their climax!  the stage was so amazing!

- Everyone went out -

- Encore request from audience - 

- Everyone got back, in their Hajimari Hajimari T-shirt -

Migiwa’s farewell message: “...If I need to summarize all the words that I need to tell you...it will be... THANK YOU”.

EN1. Fuusen It’s Migiwa’s graduation song

EN2. Kono Yubi Tomare Final song. Each member will fly 4 of their “signed flying disk” to the audience.  I wonder who is the lucky one:,) 

PHASE #3 - Finished