Flying over the bubble era

Chapter 863. 863. Ten Generations of Patriarchs
In March last year, before the graduation season, Yutaka Ozaki's LP single "Graduation" released in 1985 was re-released on CD.

In the lyrics, there is a line "Break all the glass windows of the school at night". I don't know how many middle school windows in the country suffered damage, so that the school had to send people to patrol at night to guard against sneak attacks by young students.

Together with "Graduation", there is also his debut single "15の夜".The phrase "riding a stolen motorcycle and speeding on the road" in the lyrics makes countless motorcycle owners feel like they are facing a big enemy, for fear of offending 15-year-old delinquents.

It is to smash the glass of the school, and to steal a motorcycle.

The critique of "Takato Ozaki's lyrics are bragging about crime and will become an action guide for delinquent teenagers" has never stopped since he became a little famous and entered the eyes of the mainstream public.

In particular, this buddy was a well-known delinquent in high school. He was suspended from school for underage smoking and drinking, and then dropped out of school voluntarily.

Some teaching institutions expressly prohibit the entry of things related to Yutaka Ozaki—the more so, the more the nerves of the rebellious teenagers want to be provoked.

Although it is really bad to look through the resume, as a singer, Yutaka Ozaki, if he only regards his works as the self-boasting of a rebellious teenager, it is definitely a big mistake.

If he was just a rebellious teenager who boasted about crimes, he would not have been on the rise since his debut in 1983.Up to now, he is already a new generation of male solo singers.While being criticized by some music critics, he is also regarded as a genius by other professionals.

Shinichi Iwahashi also belongs to those who regard Yutaka Ozaki as a genius.

Not only a genius for composing music, but also a genius for writing lyrics.Including "Graduation" and "15 の Night", two "bragging and crime songs" that adults fear will teach children badly, in fact, they are by no means flaunting rebellion.

When simply looking at these two popular lyrics, Iwahashi Shinichi would also have the idea that "it is catering to the second-year teenagers", but after listening to both songs and reading the complete lyrics, instead It can be seen that what Yutaka Ozaki wants to convey in the lyrics is completely opposite to the "show off and rebellion" criticized by those music critics who criticized him.

The boy who smashed the glass windows of the school at night yearned for freedom, couldn't believe the teachings of the school, and wanted to break the rules set by the adults, but he still sat in the classroom when the class bell rang during the day.Rather than saying "breaking the glass of the school at night is a great act", it would be better to say "even if the glass of the school is broken at night, everything is meaningless".

Even if you break the glass in the school at night, you still sit in the classroom during the day, bound by things you can't believe.And at the end of the lyrics, even if you have "graduated" from the school's rules, outside the school, new rules are waiting there.

Likewise, the teenager who speeded down the road on a stolen motorcycle at night at the age of 15, "didn't know where he was going, just didn't want to be tied down".The feeling of panic, the desire to get rid of the shackles, and the fear of losing freedom are all in this sentence "stolen motorcycle".

Putting it into the whole song, whether breaking glass or stealing a motorcycle, there is a sense of futility.But even so, you still have to break the glass window when you are depressed.Desperate to be free from bondage, he hops on a stolen motorcycle in a panic...

Singing the loneliness and confusion of teenagers, and the troubled voices of teenagers... These words, both his supporters and opponents, have said enough.

Iwahashi Shinichi thinks that what is valuable and unique about Toyo Ozaki is that he will still do it knowing it is futile, and he will still believe it even though he knows it is useless. With this kind of futility, he will resist the inevitable on the road of life, and it will be difficult to get rid of it even if he resists. things.

Such an almost naive act.

But this innocence is an important reason why there was no singer who could replace Yutaka Ozaki in the entire 80s.To be rebellious and to sing the voice of teenagers, these can be done by singers.But he is the only one who can be so naive.

Such a person may be ridiculed in reality, but as a singer, as a star who has a sense of distance from the public, this quality is precious.

Having said that, in order to "worship" a star, the first thing to do is not to think about how such a person and such an idea will be in reality.

The innocence of Yutaka Ozaki made his supporters see some kind of divinity in him.The media called Yutaka Ozaki "the godfather of ten generations". In other words, he has the same influence as religious leaders in the minds of minors.

But back to the reality, the tenth-generation patriarch Toyo Ozaki is half a year older than Shin Iwahashi. In 1988, he married early at the age of 23. Last year, the eldest son Yuya Ozaki was born. Now he is a serious father and husband.

Just looking at his appearance, he is a tough and handsome young man, about the same height as Shinichi Iwahashi.

However, there are two people of similar age and figure, one is a bit of an artist, and the other is a serious adult.

Although Yutaka Ozaki is half a year older than Shinichi Iwahashi, standing together, Shinichi Iwahashi looks older.

... There is no other way.

The only thing is that Yanqiao Shinichi looks older, it's definitely not because he looks old.Rather, it is Yutaka Ozaki who will always be a boy.

Legend has it that he has done so many deadly things. He could stand on top of the stage lighting equipment and break his leg when he sang at a concert. He even threw water when he smashed the guitar. The real person is quite reserved and introverted.

When he said hello and pursed his lips slightly after speaking, he looked like a puppy.

However, seeing Yutaka Ozaki himself, Iwahashi Shinichi thought of a name.The little Xie from Xiangjiang.

Handsome rebellious boy, leather jackets, guitars smashed at concerts, etc... I don’t know if that little Xie binge-listened to Yutaka Ozaki’s album before his debut.

However, at Xiaoxie's age, I don't know if he is a junior high school student at the moment, and he may not know who "Ozaki Yutaka" is.

Before leaving for Los Angeles, Tomohisa Kawasoe said that he had met Yutaka Ozaki near the recording studio. This time, Shinichi Iwahashi really met the hero in the heart of this young man.However, I didn't meet Ozaki Yutaka in the recording studio by chance, but I came here with Ozaki Yutaka. The producer at Sony and Iwahashi Shinichi are old acquaintances.

Among mainstream record companies, Shinichi Iwahashi has collaborated with Sony a lot, especially with DREAMS COME TRUE in the middle.

I made a project album before, and Sony also gave full support. X’s underground album as a commemoration before his debut was also produced by Iwahashi Shinichi. In addition to the friendship with Sakai Masatoshi, Iwahashi Shinichi and Sony often come and go, and there are acquaintances there. Not a lot.

For this, the two sides had a chance to get to know each other.

They didn't know each other before, one was a singer-songwriter who debuted for many years, and the other was an upstart in the record industry.

It's nothing more than polite greetings and short exchanges.It was the producer who had an old acquaintance with Iwahashi Shinichi, who kept him chatting.Not long after, Iwahashi Shinichi knew that Yutaka Ozaki was here to produce his new album. The inspiration for the new album came from Yutaka Ozaki's son who was born last year. He was a father for the first time, and the change of identity made him grow. Also different...

For singer-songwriters, getting married and having children, and changing the environment, seem to be good ways to get inspiration.

Yanqiao Shenyi doesn't often go on long business trips, and when he does, he doesn't plan to stay for too long.During this period, I have to supervise the production of ZARD's album, and I have to have a guide accompany me to meet with my relatives, so I decided to be busy.

During the bubble era, the footprints of the Japanese were all over the world.When going out during the day, it is not uncommon to meet Japanese sightseeing groups or individual tourists, and maybe even meet the production team of a TV station that made the show in Los Angeles and is filming.

As for shooting magazines and taking photos with long guns and short guns, needless to say, they happen every day.

Even ZARD is scheduled to shoot the cover and inside pages of the new album here, plus the MV for TV promotion.

The bubble has not yet collapsed, and the most important real estate has not yet fallen. The setting sun of the bubble era still illuminates everything red and shining, which has a different kind of beauty.

Not only that, but compared to Tokyo's already deformed sky-high land prices, the housing prices in Los Angeles are quite normal at the moment.Japanese speculators took the footsteps of real estate speculators all over the world. When they walked on the street during the day and passed a building, the guide suddenly said that this building was bought by Japanese investors.

Yanqiao Shinichi was a little sweaty, and once again deeply realized that the Japanese were spreading the image of "upstarts" all over the world.

In order to accommodate his schedule, ZARD started working at night these days.According to the plan, he was busy with business during the day, and went to the recording studio as a producer at night. He lived like this for three days and two nights, and then set off for Tokyo.

As for ZARD, after the album production is finished, they will stay for two more days to take photos and videos, and travel at public expense.

On the other hand, Shinichi Iwahashi, who came here for business, doesn't have much private time to enjoy the holiday.At most, I can spare some time and buy some business trip gifts to take back.

When Shinichi Iwahashi was there, ZARD was in full swing, and Yutaka Ozaki's schedule seemed to be quite tense.I heard from the producer of Yutaka Ozaki that he will return to Tokyo this week.After that, depending on the situation, fly back and forth between the two places.

Yutaka Ozaki is not very good at dealing with people in black.When the producer was chatting with Shinichi Iwahashi, he was indifferent, he was either busy with his own business, or just listening to them like a puppy waiting at his master's feet.

At the same time, like a puppy, although they listen with their ears open, they don't really know or care what they are saying.

I know the name of his well-known singer, Iwahashi Shinichi, and it is not unheard of for Iwahashi Shinichi, the popular producer, Ozaki Yutaka.

Even though he knew about this Yanqiao-san's deeds, he seemed to have nothing to say face to face.

The two are about the same age, but Shinichi Iwahashi is like a fish in water in the adult world.Yutaka Ozaki does not despise this kind of "adult" in his heart, but sincerely admires people who can do things that they can't do.

"A rebellious patriarch who despises adults", Yutaka Ozaki described by the media is far from him.

After meeting on one side, afterward, both parties are busy with their own affairs.

Encounters like this happen many times a year.Iwahashi Shinichi didn't intend to take it to heart, although he continued to meet Ozaki Yutaka the next day, but he just nodded and greeted.

Both sides are in a hurry to catch up with the progress, and it is nothing to meet at work.Until the third day, when Shinichi Iwahashi went to the recording studio, he met someone.Actress Yuki Saito.

Iwahashi Shinichi didn't respond yet, Saito Yuki called him first, "Iwahashi-san."

He stopped.

Saito Yuki smiled, "It's really you." She pressed her knees and bowed her head to him, "Long time no see."

When greeted with "Long time no see", Iwahashi Shinichi responded.He froze for a moment, Saito Yuki took the lead, "Don't you remember?"

Yanqiao Shinichi remembered, "It was at..." at the gathering of the chubby young Akimoto Yasushi.

Saito Yuki showed a coquettish smile, and took over his words, "When I was in Karuizawa."

She was obviously a pure idol when she debuted, and her face really looked pure and innocent.However, amidst the innocence, there is also a hint of neurotic charm.

"Karuizawa?" Shinichi Iwahashi was puzzled by her words.

Saito Yuki saw Shinichi Iwahashi's expression in his eyes, but showed a look of understanding.Such self-confidence made Iwahashi Shinichi doubtful. Could it be that after Yasushi Akimoto's family reunion, he saw her at some party in Karuizawa?
Iwahashi Shinichi thought and thought, but he didn't remember that he met Saito Yuki in Karuizawa.He tentatively said, "Besides meeting Akimoto-san and Asamiko-san at the family reunion, have you seen you at other times?"

"This...maybe so."

Saito changed from expensive expression to embarrassment.She suddenly smiled, and changed the subject, "Is Yanqiao-san here to record?" Instead, she showed a kindness to give Yanqiao a step up and not mind his memory mistakes.

Shinichi Iwahashi took advantage of the situation and replied, "Come to supervise ZARD's album." After a pause, "Does Saito-san also have recording work?"

Saito Yuki shook his head, "Come to see a friend."

The "friend" who came to meet is Yutaka Ozaki.

Although he got married at a young age and became a father.However, it didn't take long for the news that Yutaka Ozaki and Yuki Saito were in love spread all over the city.

Yutaka Ozaki has always been a maverick, and it is not surprising that he can be generous even if he is not romantic.On the contrary, Yuki Saito, an actress who was born as an idol, was involved in the vortex of unrequited love and remained indifferent.

Now, as if nothing had happened, he came to Los Angeles to meet Yutaka Ozaki.

Iwahashi Shinichi did not expect that he was familiar with the producer of Yutaka Ozaki, so he was not asked to say a few words to Yutaka Ozaki.Instead, because of Saito Yuki's appearance, they sat in each other's recording room.

(End of this chapter)