PART 1
Achieving huge success during their Tokyo Dome Concert, Tohoshinki was also very energetic during A-nation. Amongst the 5 of them appeared the Special Project Unit, Jejung and Yuchun! Their natural message song, "Colors~Melody and Harmony~", and "Shelter", a song that is able to be at the top of the music industry, are the best songs that 2 have composed together. This single is not filled with just the unlimited charm of a singer, but as a composer!!
- "Colors~Melody And Harmony~" is a song that was performed during the Tokyo Dome Live Concert in July right?
YC: The person who first starting composing was Jejung. Then, because we realized that the song was suitable and followed the style of the both of us, we decided to use this as the song for our Tokyo Dome Concert solo. Also, the melody was composed by the both of us. The music of this song is something that we have not tried before and is a song that could only be completed when we are together.
JJ: As TVXQ performs a lot of songs that have the style of a minor department of black (T/N: Didn't quite get that, but I'm guessing it's R& so I wanted to compose a song, together with Yuchun, that everyone could enjoy together and a song that we could sing with everybody. As this song that I have previously wrote fits the image this time, we performed it at the Tokyo Dome as Jejung and Yuchun.
- Since the song was written by the both of you, how did you go about composing it?
JJ: Because no matter how busy work was, we had to cough out time to compose so I would first enter the tune into the computer and bring it to the hotel room and continue working on it.
YC: But "Colors~Melody And Harmony~" was a song that was quickly written finished with no stress at all.
JJ: If the person who wrote the song had very complicated thoughts, won't the listener feel the same way as well? However, if the composer has very simple and natural thoughts, then the content that is being shown to the listener is also very simple. Therefore, when we were composing, we were not thinking of very complicating thoughts.
- The both of you have been working together to compose and so far, what do you think of each other?
JJ: I have been criticized very strictly before. After going through a check, I also felt like I have grown a lot at the same time.
- What kind of strict criticism was it?
JJ: For example, "Why is still a song with this kind of feelings? It was like that previously too!"
YC: I was just saying that jokingly. (laughs)
JJ: Even if it was a joke, it was still quite strict. (Laughs) Yuchun is also very straight forward. If it's really good, he'll say "Very Good!" But if he's not happy with it, he would say what I said earlier. (Laughs)
- Then, regarding Yuchun's song, what are your thoughts?
JJ: Didn't he write a song called "Kiss The Baby Sky"? When I first heard that song, I suddenly thought, "Isn't he a genius?" He was able to merge loneliness as well as happiness intro a song, really surprising.
YC: Although the both of us use the same instruments but we come out with different products. Therefore, if I'm lacking something, Jejung would have it and if Jejung is lacking something, I will have it.
JJ: Mm. Yuchun is really good with instruments but in terms of his method of composing songs, it's slightly...
YC: (Laughs aloud) Compared to Jejung, my composing skills are quite lousy. Because I personally like music that is being played from a live band, so we like different styles.
- Then, because it's a rare chance to be interviewing you, can you tell us where does the charisma of each other lie as a singer?
YC: The moment you hear Jejung's sweet voice that you want to melt into, girls will be charmed immediately.
JJ: Thank you. (Laugh) For Yuchun, he has a very cool and handsome voice. It doesn't matter if it's a happy or sad song, he can portray it very well.
Part 2
- Then, for the song "Colors~Melody And harmony~", what emotions did you had when you performed it?
JJ: The only way to sing it well is when we have no troubles. Similarly, the expression and emotions we felt at that time is the most important. When you look at the face of a person you like, you'd naturally show a smile. I performed with that that kind of feeling.
YC: I, too, was very natural and performed without any stress. Just like that, it felt like I was showing the original me. Therefore, when we were performing on stage, we didn't even put on any makeup and went on stage after changing our clothes. (Laugh)
JJ: Saving money, saving money. (Laugh)
- Then, what message are you trying to give out through the lyrics?
YC: Recently, most of the songs have love as their main content and this song's contents is to pass on thanks.
JJ: I especially like this sentence, "Even if it's only for a second, I could make all the tears stop worldwide and change them into smiles."
- Did the both of you harbor this kind of feelings throughout?
JJ: Although I'm not too sure if humans can gain happiness just through a song but I think that those who hear this song will have happy emotions. Especially because this song is a relaxing tune that you can hear anytime and that is why when everyone wake up in the morning, please listen to this song while you are in the tram or bus. If it's like that, the streets might appear differently.
YC: I, too, in the morning would sit at the coffee shop and listen to music while I eat bread. If I happen to have eye contact with anyone, even if it's a stranger, I would still greet them. I would feel better afterwards.
JJ: There was this day, while I was listening to music at night, a mosquito landed on my wrist. I was thinking, "Ah, this mosquito can only live for a short period of time. Then, it's okay if I let it suck some of my blood."
- (Laughs) Even incidents like this are being treated with a caring attitude?
JJ: Right. It's all thanks to the song that me, myself even turned caring. (Laughs)
Part 3
- Next, you used the phrase "Colors" in your title...
JJ: Are you asking us what color we like? Okay, let's say it together. 1, 2, Black!
YC: White!
- If that's the case, it seems like you have been asked this a lot of times in interviews. Then, let me ask something else that is related to colors. Are the colors for the both of your rooms the same?
JJ: Ah~ This question has a lot of meaning. If you keep asking the same thing, the readers will find it annoying. By changing the thinking methods of the question, it seems more interesting.
- Thank you (Laughs). Then, please answer the question.
YC: For me, I have a lot of black shelves that contain red wine. All of them are designed by me but the cleaning up part might be slightly difficult. (Laugh)
JJ: For my room, the colors are in a mess. (Laugh)
YC: Not just the colors, the interior is also in a mess. (Laugh) This morning, when I went to Jejung's room after I woke up, I had helped to clean his room a little but his clothes are all one the bed, like a small mountain. (=_=|||)
JJ: If you want to clean it up, then you have to tidy the bed first. But, after cleaning for a little white, you won't want to do it anymore. That is why, I would run to Yuchun's room to sleep with him at night.
- (Laugh) Then, let me just ask, which room are the instruments and other things that you use to compose songs situated in?
YC: It would be goof is we had some but we don't have any in the Japan dormitory. But, I really want to build a recording schedule in Japan for us only.
JJ: When will it come true?
- Look forward to it then. Next, can you please introduce the next song "Shelter"?
YC: This song, is a song that I want to challenge the most amongst all the songs that Jejung has composed.
JJ: From the starting until the A, B, different melodies, it has a sort of dark and heavy feelings but after that, the rhythm speeds up and it feels happier. I hope everyone will look forward to this magical change.
- What message is incorporated in the lyrics?
JJ: My world can't do without you. You might not know me, but I will always pay attention to your happenings. It's a song that sounds like a stalker. (Laughs) For example, the other person might not know who you are but so long as that person is alive, you will gain a lot of strength and courage. Isn't there such incidents? We live for this and this song is sung with thankful feelings.
YC: The supposed thankful feelings are actually quite similar to "Colors~Melody And Harmony~". However, "Colors" is very innocent and sweet where "Shelter" is a song full of musical characteristics.
- It is indeed a single that sends the deep meaning of music that the both of you have. Then, the two songs are very perfect and soothing, could you please tell us the secret that the both of you have in order to sing so well?
JJ: Because I feel that so long as you like it, no matter what, you can do it and keep on working hard. But, I think, even if you don't have the right techniques, it doesn't matter. Because you like it, you will continue working hard and there would definitely produce good results. Because I was tone-deaf when I was in Secondary school, my singing was very lousy at that time but I didn't care and continued practicing.
YC: Coming from our message, harboring imagination, use your own true feelings to portray the contents of the song. Everyone can try it!
VOCAL ADVICE
JJ: Everyone, please, as sweetly, as detailedly, as quickly, perform the song "Colors~Melody And Harmony~". Even if there are no lyrics, it's also fine to just sing "Lalala". So I hope that everyone can sing this song with a relaxed and natural feeling.
YC: You have to sing it with the feeling of cleaning up your room! (Laugh)
JJ: Right. (Laugh) "Now, somewhere, there is someone cleaning up~"
YC: (Laughs aloud) I think that as compared to singing it awesomely, it is more important to sing it while you're relaxed and sitting. Please whistle, and use a happy feeling to sing this.
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Another translation :
A ‘Special Project Unit’ by JeJung and YuChun from the 5 members idol group Tohoshinki who had successfully performed at Tokyo Dome, and actively involved in A-nation was born!
The soothing song 『COLORS~Melody and Harmony~』and one that shown its exorbitant standard 『Shelter』are the creation of JeJung and YuChun.
This single is filled with not only the work of singers, but also the unlimited charisma of its creator.
『COLORS~Melody and Harmony~』is one of the songs that Tohoshinki performed during their 4th live tour at Tokyo Dome.
YC: JeJung is the one who started this song. After that, we found that the style of this song is suitable for the both of us, and decided to perform at Tokyo Dome. Also, both of us composed the melody. The genre is something that we have never tried before, it is a song that can only be performed by two.
JJ: The songs that Tohoshinki sang are mostly harmonious, therefore YuChun and I have always wanted to come out with something that is enjoyable, a catchy song that can be sung by everyone. This song is close to what we are looking for, so we performed it during our Tokyo Dome concert.
The music is the creation of both, then how did you achieve that?
JJ: Though we are always busy with work, we have to find time out for our creation. Therefore, I normally insert the music into my laptop, and continue back at the dorm.
YC: But『COLORS~Melody and Harmony~』is completed in a short time under a stressless condition.
JJ: If the composer is not sure of his own thinking, isn't it tougher for his listener? However, if the composer's thinking is clear and pure, then the message that reaches his listener will be simple and understandable. Therefore, during composing, we did not think of the complicated matters.
After the cooperation of each other, what comment do you have for each other?
JJ: I was once badly criticized, and learnt a lot during reflection.
What is the criticism?
JJ: For example, "why is it still this feeling? Isn't it the same as before!”
YC: I was just joking (laugh~).
JJ: Even though it was just a joke but it's still a harsh comment (laugh~~), YuChun is very straightforward. If it's something really good, he will say, "GREAT!" but if it's something unsatisfying then he will give the previous comment. (Laugh~)
Then, what do you think of YuChun's song?
JJ: Didn't he write a song 『Kiss The Baby Sky』? When I first heard that, I was amazed, isn't this genius? Being able to insert happiness and loneliness into a song is really remarkable.”
YC: Though we use the same equipment and software, but what we created are totally different. Therefore it's like whatever I lack is what JeJung have, and I have whatever JeJung is lack of.
JJ: Yes. YuChun is really good with musical instruments. But his skill at composing music is...…
YC: (Laugh out Loud). I'm really bad at composing music as compared with JeJung. Because I like live band music, therefore our style of music is totally different.
What is the charisma of each other being a singer?
YC: The sweet and almost melted beautiful voice of JeJung, can simply delude all girls the moment they hear it.
JJ: Thanks ah~ (Laugh). YuChun ah~, is gifted with a handsome voice. He has the ability to carry off any type of song beautifully, be it a fast song or a sad ballad.
Then 『COLORS~Melody and Harmony~』, what is the vibe while performing this song?
JJ: It didn't bother me how to sing it well. On the other hand, what's most important is how do I feel at the very moment. I sing it naturally with a smile on my face, while having the feeling of seeing the one that I like, as simple as that.
YC: Same goes for me, sing it without any pressure. Showing the real me. Therefore, we did not put on any make up and went on stage to perform. (Laugh!)
JJ: Cut cost, cut cost! (Laugh~)
Then, what's the meaning of the lyrics you want to express?
YC: To date, all our songs are mostly based on romance, this time around, it's a song of thankfulness.
JJ: What I especially like the most is, even if just for a second, to stop all the tears all around the world, and turn them into a smile.
The both of you are always in hopes of this feeling?
JJ: Though I'm not sure whether we can gain happiness through songs, but I believe the ones who heard will have a good mood. Especially this is a relaxing song, therefore everyone must listen to it in the morning, on the train and bus. If you do it, all your surrounding might change to the better.
YC: I normally listen to music during breakfast, and in a café, waving at strangers. It will totally change your mood.
JJ: I listen to music at night too. One day, there was a mosquito on top of my wrist. I thought, ah~ this mosquito is not going to live long, then no harm letting it suck a little of my blood.”
You always treated this type of matter kindly? (Laugh)
JJ: Yes. Thanks to this song, I had become a gentle person. (Laugh)
Next, "Colors" is used as the title...
JJ: Asking what's our favourite color? Alright, let's say this together. One, two, BLACK!
YC: WHITE!
Based on this, seems like this question was asked during other interviews (laugh). Then let's have another question related to colors. Do both of you have the same colors in your rooms?
JJ: Ah~ this is an interesting question. If the same question is asked over and over again, readers might get bored from it. Slight change will always have some fun to it.
Thanks (laugh). Then, please answer me.
YC: For me, I have a lot of black colored shelf for keeping wine. All were designed by me. I had a hard time cleaning them. (Laugh)
JJ: My room is filled with all messy/different colors. (Laugh)
YC: Not only the colors, even the room itself is in a mess. (Laugh) I went to JeJung's room after I woke up this morning. Though he did try to clean up a little, but his clothes totally filled his bed, like a tiny hill. (=_=|||)
JJ: If I have to tidy them up, I have to start from the bed. But I always quit half way through, therefore I will go to YuChun's room at night to sleep with him.
(Laugh) Then, all your composing equipment and other instruments are all in the room?
YC: It will be good if we have them, but we don't have them in our Japan dorm. But I wish we could have one in Japan too.
JJ: When will it come true?
I'm looking forward to it. And another single, 『Shelter』 will also be introduced.
YC: The music was written by Jejung! It was a challenge for him since the music is kind of different from the usual music Jejung composes.
JJ: From the intro until part A and B, the melody is pretty dark and heavy. But starting from chorus, the beat starts to be faster and brighter. I did enjoy this transition.
What kind of message are the lyrics filled with?
JJ: My world won't exist if there is no you. You may not know about me, but I still keep thinking of you. It sounds like a stalker (laughs). It's like this, a person doesn't even know a thing about another person, but this person somehow feels strength and encouragement just for the fact that the person does exist. So this song tries to express an appreciation for the existence of someone to another person.
YC: The meaning that connects this song with COLORS is (both expressing) a thankful mind. But when COLORS is a song with simple kind of music, Shelter's music is more complicated. So it's a good balance.
The two songs are really great, what is the secret behind your wonderful voices?
JJ: I think as long as you like it, it can be achieved no matter what, practicing is the most important. Even if you lack in skill and technique, it is not a problem at all. If you like it and are determined to do it, you will definitely accomplish it. Because I was tone-deaf during high school, I was really bad at singing. However, I did not give up and continued practicing.
YC: What we wish to say is that by keeping the imagination, use the true heart to perform the song's messages. Everyone have to give it a try too.
VOCAL ADVICE
JJ: Everyone please use a sweet, fine, light-hearted feeling to sing『COLORS~Melody and Harmony~』. Even if you do not have the lyrics, you can sing it to“la la la!! Hope that everyone can sing it effortlessly.
YC: You have to sing it with a feeling of wanting to tidy up your room! (LAUGH!!)
JJ: YES! (Laugh) “Now somewhere, someone is tidying up~” (JeJung is singing to his special version of COLORS~Melody and Harmony~ lyrics)
YC: (LAUGHING HARD). What' more important than singing this flawlessly, is to sing it naturally, sing it sitting down will be better. Please whistle cheerfully while singing it!
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