Will there be a song, as long as I have heard it once, will it be infected by this sound and melody, let you indulge in the music world of Ta? .

There are so many types and styles of music in the world, each of which has its own unique melody and singing. There is a Japanese female singer. Although her songs are diverse in style, whether it is popular or classical, local style or national music from all over the world, she can use her own unique voice to make the original style charm of the song with the most pure vocals. Sing it out. Let the audience hear her different styles of vocals, and also feel a unified world view of music through her voice. For her, maybe you don’t know her name, but I must have heard her name; maybe you don’t know who she is, but I must have seen her in various media; maybe you don’t know she sang The song, but must have heard the melody of her songs. She is Yoshida Yoshiko, or a more familiar name – KOKIA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

KOKIA grew up in a family that loves music and art, and has a dreamlike unique voice. In an atmosphere full of art, simple music has been created as a child. When she was 3 years old, she began to get in touch with music by learning piano and violin. The long-term contact with music made KOKIA have her own understanding and world view of music. High school and college chose to study music. Through the study of various music knowledge in school, KOKIA is very familiar with the characteristics of various styles of music and singing skills, so that her elf-like scorpion can be more Than the music changes freely. During the student period, KOKIA has already studied classical music on the one hand, and on the other hand began to try to compose songs by composing songs. In 1998, KOKIA, who was still studying at the university, officially debuted with an episode “Love” in the Japanese drama “Brothers”. .

After the debut of KOKIA, the talents of music began to emerge, and there were continuous collaborations from advertisements, TV series, movies and TV shows, let KOKIA sing the theme song. For example, the Japanese drama “Love the Deaf (for the beloved)” is used as the theme song’s eighth single “かわらないこと(unchanged)~since 1976~”, and the ninth single used as a TV commercial song. “The Power of Smile”, in the same year, KOKIA also made a solo song on the TV show for the first time with “The Power of Smile”. In 2004, KOKIA’s eleventh single “The Nightmare (Dream is Power)” was selected as the official support song for the Athens Olympics Japan team. It was widely broadcasted by various media, and the popularity of KOKIA was greatly enhanced. Improve. After that, KOKIA often created theme songs for different programs and events, and created many songs that were praised by fans as classics. .

KOKIA has been doing different trials and challenges for music. Most of the songs she sang were created by her own, and the music style is rich and varied. Combining the strengths and knowledge of folk music around the world, she has created many songs with elegant melody and warm lyrics. A lot of songs make the audience feel like people are in a foreign country, and the style is rarely repeated, so people are very much looking forward to what style her new song will be. But whether it is popular, classical, folk music, or lyrical, inspirational, and healing songs, the audience can incorporate KOKIA’s beautiful songs into the world of music created by KOKIA.

For the fans of the domestic ACG circle, the earliest known KOKIA may be a song from an animated game, but in fact KOKIA and the Chinese circle are very fate. In 1999, KOKIA’s first album “songbird” was released, and the third single “ありがとう…(thank you)” won the third place in the Hong Kong International Pop Music Awards. In the same year, Hong Kong singer Sammi Cheng sang in Cantonese. The song became the winning song of the first season of the 2000 Golden Song. The album’s main song, “Private Songs and Birds (I am a singing bird)”, was also featured as an episode in the Hong Kong drama “Best Hand” and as an advertising song for Japanese cosmetics in Hong Kong. The audience is widely familiar. In 2002, KOKIA created an advertising song for a Japanese oolong tea advertisement broadcasted in China. Many ordinary people in China recognized KOKIA at this time, and KOKIA was also called “Oolong Tea Ji” by netizens in the domestic online community. In 2003, the Taiwanese idol drama “Dolphin Bay Lovers” selected two songs of KOKIA as the episodes in the drama. Through the influence of TV dramas, KOKIA’s popularity in the Chinese language circle was further expanded. .

In addition to the Chinese language circle, many KOKIA songs have been highly rated in Europe and America. In addition to songs as an advertising song to be broadcast in Europe, from 2006 to 2010 . , it was held in many countries in Europe and the United States to hold a concert tour, which laid a broad foundation for KOKIA’s popularity and popularity in Europe and America. .

This year is the 20th anniversary of KOKIA’s debut. As a stop for the 20th anniversary of the world tour, China is also one of the touring areas. Coincidentally, KOKIA’s performance time in China was just in time for China’s Qixi Festival, and Guangzhou Station was the day of Tanabata. In this festival full of love, we have an exclusive interview with the singer who has a deep relationship with the Chinese language circle and uses music to convey love to the world. .

JPbeta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : Miss KOKIA came to mainland China for a concert for three consecutive years. Before that, she only held regular concerts. In addition to the original concert, this year added an animal concert. What kind of viewing experience does Miss KOKIA want to bring to the audience in a concert that brings two different feelings to the audience within two days? .

KOKIA : . Ordinary concerts are held to allow viewers to enjoy KOKIA’s worldview. This time, another “Animal Concert” was held because not only in China, but also in Japan, if you want to create an animal-themed song, you can make a lot of songs and create a picture of the animal. Different styles of music, so I think everyone can enjoy a variety of styles of songs through this concert. My audience is full of men, women and children, and the audience is very wide. This is born as an alternative plan that both children and adults can enjoy. .

JPbeta : Does Miss KOKIA have any special preparations for this performance? .

KOKIA : . The song list of this concert in Guangzhou is very long and very fulfilling. Even in Japan, it is almost impossible to hold such a long concert. It shows how rich the content of this song list is, so everyone rehearsed. For a long time. .

JPbeta : Miss KOKIA’s time for the 20th anniversary concert in China, just happened to be Valentine’s Day (Chinese Valentine’s Day) in China. Have you prepared some love songs or special songs for the scene? What about the audience? .

KOKIA : . Really? I don’t know that today is China’s Valentine’s Day. This concert was entirely accidental during this period. This song is also a very accidental increase in the song “Love’s Resound (Love)”, I haven’t sung recently, and this time I will sing this song. .

JPbeta :Ms. KOKIA has a lot of concerts and concerts with the symphony orchestra. Compared with the general performance, you feel that the same song, played by the symphony orchestra, gives the audience different feelings. What? .

KOKIA :The accompaniment of the symphony orchestra’s concert is a symphony. It has a very grand feeling. The depth of the music image it holds is vast. I think that even listening to the same song will definitely create a kind of atmosphere surrounded by different atmospheres. Feel. .

JPbeta : . KOKIA Miss is at. 2010 In the year, I once held an art exhibition in Paris, France. KOKIA‘S music world (photo から れる 。. KOKIA の音の世界), why did there be an idea for holding art exhibitions at that time? .

KOKIA : . At the time, I published an album called “REAL WORLD”. Just like the title of the album, the real world is the meaning of the real world. Recently, both images and music can be edited and will be modified. This way, we can’t tell the reality and the real thing of things. Therefore, when I compose music, I will incorporate more things, colors, landscapes, etc. I have seen in my eyes into the impression of the song. When I went to the Sahara Desert, the reality was so strong that I was so moved. I created the song with the things I realized and made this album. So I want everyone to see what I saw and create a piece of music. I showed the things I saw originally, and I held a photo exhibition. .

JPbeta : On the shooting trip, did Miss KOKIA have any special memories? .

KOKIA : . I feel that the experience is absolutely different from what others have heard. I hope that everyone will travel as long as time permits. .

JPbeta : Miss KOKIA then held concerts in many European countries. Did the trip to Europe have inspired you to create? .

KOKIA : . Every time I go there, there will be new encounters. When I see new scenery, make new friends, hear new languages or eat new food, I will continue to accumulate differently. The feelings, the desire to create songs. .

JPbeta : Miss KOKIA has been in contact with music since childhood. There are also musicians in my family. Do you feel that you have grown up in a strong atmosphere and have the biggest impact on your later music path? .

KOKIA : . How to say. After I became a musician, everyone would say that this was “accidental” and “inevitable”, but I think this is really just an accident. Just like a bamboo leaf that drifts with the flow, I feel that I just became a singer. But this may be fate, and I can’t figure it out. .

JPbeta : Ms. KOKIA has a variety of singing styles. Can you tell us what is your creative process when you want to create a song of a certain style? .

KOKIA : . Try new things, touch new feelings will touch my heart, I think that for myself, want to express yourself to others, want to share with others, this desire, more contact, is very important. .

JPbeta : When encountering a variety of styles that are very good and difficult to choose, how does KOKIA combine a variety of styles together? .

KOKIA : . Just like defining a style for a musician, everyone is keen to divide it. I don’t think it would be better to classify music. Just like there are all kinds of feelings like sadness, happiness, comfort, happiness, etc., music is just a way of expression, sometimes it is such music, sometimes it is such music, it will constantly change, so I feel that I am thinking It is better to play the music you want to play while playing, without any restraint. .

JPbeta : Looking back on the world of performing arts for many years, what does KOKIA think is the biggest gain? .

KOKIA :It is difficult to decide which is the biggest gain. Whether in China or in Japan, the audience who come to the concert as a concert is my most important baby. The encounter with everyone in these 20 years is the biggest gain. .

JPbeta :Miss KOKIA, what do you think is the most memorable? .

KOKIA : . As everyone often said, every stage is very memorable, all the performances are a performance, all is one! .

JPbeta : After the son of Miss KOKIA was born, Miss KOKIA added another identity. Is there anything from the birth of your son that he changed you and made you grow up with him? .

KOKIA : . Feel growing every day. The child is very simple and can teach him a lot of things. .

JPbeta :What new breakthroughs or attempts will Miss KOKIA have next? .

KOKIA :. There is a lot of , there are too many, it is too difficult to choose one. I still feel very happy to be able to keep the concert open all the time. .

JPbeta : Miss KOKIA can easily reveal some of the next plans? .

KOKIA : . This year, I will go to Europe to hold a concert tour after many years. There will be a 20th anniversary performance in Japan, so many concerts and concerts will be held. I am looking forward to spending time with the audience at these numerous concerts. Time. .

JPbeta : Miss KOKIA is willing to say a few words to Chinese fans? .

KOKIA : . It seems that the fate of China in the future is not too shallow. If you see the information of the concert, please be sure to come to support. .

For a couple of days of different styles of performance, KOKIA has finished singing at a high level as always. Although the KOKIA is still singing on the stage, it can give the audience two completely different feelings. The 20th Anniversary Concert is like meeting a friend who has met for many years. Every classic song can make you feel touched from the heart. And the animal concert is like a new friend’s first meeting, through the different styles of songs such as jazz, blues, so that you can recognize a comprehensive KOKIA. KOKIA’s live performance level, as many fans have said, is three times better than CD sound quality. I am afraid that no matter how much text I use to describe and praise, I can’t convey the shock of the scene to the readers. The readers have the opportunity to go to the scene to experience the shock of being integrated into the body. .

In recent years, KOKIA has held concerts every year in China, and there are also many fans around her who go to cheers every time. At the hand-to-hand meeting held after the 20th anniversary concert, fans told KOKIA that there are many fans in the country and hope to come to China frequently. KOKIA also expressed the hope that there will be a chance to tour in China in the future. I also saw some fans from Japan, together with the domestic fans, with KOKIA to fight around. I hope that KOKIA can come to China for a tour as soon as possible, so that fans from more different places can feel the charm of her music. .

(Special Photography: Xia Shenle Text: Ma Sha, Sakura Evil Edit: Ma Sha)