2013-01-08

【vistlip】 偏見を覆すための激しく、力強い武器

 今年はシングルリリースも活発で、着実にリスナーへの認知を広げたvistlip。波に乗る今、放たれる新作ミニアルバム『GLOSTER』は、かつてなく“激しさ”を前面に押し出した一枚! そこに込められた真意を瑠伊(Ba)とTohya(Dr)に語ってもらおう。

──オール新曲のミニアルバム『GLOSTER』ですが、ミニアルバムという形態は久しぶりですね。本作はどんな想いの下に生まれた作品なのでしょう?

Tohya「結成以来、僕らは変わらず自分たちのやりたい音楽をやり続けてきたんですけど、最近テレビなどの露出が増えていくにつれ、“ポップ路線に行ってる”とか“メジャー志向になっている”みたいに、ファンから捉えられることが増えてきてしまって。僕らとしては…そういった勘違いをされることが正直とても不本意だったんですね。なので、この時期に攻めの姿勢を提示することによって、そういった偏見を覆していこうとあえて激しい曲ばかりを集めたミニアルバムを作ることにしたんです。“GLOSTER”というタイトルも戦闘機を製造していた会社の名前で、今までミニアルバムには武器の名前を付けてきたから、さらなる強い武器にレベルアップしたということを言いたくて。ただ、激しい曲ってどうしても似たり寄ったりになってしまう傾向があるから、激しい中にもメロディーをしっかり置くことで、それぞれの曲の個性を出すようには心がけました。」

瑠伊「アルバムの導入となる「Devil’s whisper」からして打ち込みメインのデジタリックな曲で、バンドサウンドは最後のサビくらいにしか出てこない。そういう曲は録ったことがなかったから、すごく斬新でした。リード曲の「GLOSTER IMAGE」も聴いていると耳馴染みがすごく良くて、他の曲がリードの候補に挙がっていたところ、俺が“これじゃなきゃ嫌だ!”って主張したんですよ(笑)。」

──デスヴォイスを交えて攻撃的な幕開けを印象付けるも、メロディー自体は非常にキャッチーですからね。「GLOSTER IMAGE」がリードになるのも納得がいきます。歌詞でも“距離が遠くなった”と嘆くファンに対する愛情にあふれた苛立ちが、恐ろしく直球で書かれていますね。

Tohya「はい。歌録りでも歌詞を見ながら聴いていたら、気持ちがダイレクトに伝わってきて、涙が出そうでした。」

瑠伊「俺は「夜」(llipper盤のみ収録の8曲目)とつながっているようにも感じたんですよ。「夜」が現実、「GLOSTER IMAGE」が理想を歌っているように見えて、すごく面白いなと。」

──「GLOSTER IMAGE」は《共に死んでくれ》だなんて、なかなかエゴイスティックな理想を歌っていますもんね。

Tohya「優しく仕向けるだけでは人は動けないから、あえて腹の立つようなメッセージで聴く人を動かそう…っていうのが今回の狙いなんですよ。7曲目の「Reincarnation」にしても、怒りの感情を刺激することで行動につなげていこうとしているところがあって。一見《てめぇごときの分際が》は罵倒しているような書き口ですけど、サビの《此処は新しい君を見つける場所》にある“此処”は、実はvistlipというバンドのことなんです。」

──どれだけツンデレなんですか(笑)。散々ツンを見せながら、最後の最後に唯一のスローナンバー「夜」で優しく包み込むという展開がニクい!!

瑠伊「制作中に智から“冬っぽくて切ないバラードを作ってほしい”っていうメールが来たんです。やっぱり最後はファンに対する想いをちゃんと伝えたいからって。それで一生懸命作って、歌録りの時は「GLOSTER IMAGE」のTohyaと同じく、俺も泣きそうでしたね。」

Tohya「激しい曲、テンポの速い曲を立て続けに聴いた最後に、こんな出だしのアコギから優しくて、心に響くメロディーや歌に触れると、心の汚れが洗い流されるような気持ちになるんですよ。これを作った瑠伊は本当にすごい!」

瑠伊「いやいや(笑)。ま、だから「夜」まで全部聴かないと僕らの真意は分かんないですよってことです。」

──「夜」は完全にデレですもんね。《君が僕を捨てる前に》とか、改めて智さんの歌詞は赤裸々だなと。

Tohya「そこがウチの魅力のひとつでもあるんですよ。普通は使わないだろう言葉も、彼はサラッと書きますからね。そうやって激しいサウンドの中にも、メッセージや歌がしっかり立っているところは、耳を澄まして聴いてほしいです。やっぱりウチの基本は歌ですから。」

瑠伊「要するに、vistlipの曲は二回楽しめるんです。歌詞のメッセージと、パッと聴いて単純に音で乗れるのと。」

Tohya「特に今回はホールが最終目的地になる東名阪ツアーを控えているということで、曲作りでもノリやすさはかなり意識したんですよ。リズムパターンに沿ってもらえれば、どう乗ればいいか自然と分かるはずなんで、ぜひ動きを揃えてライヴでは壮観な景色を見せてほしいですね。」

──ところで、今作は3形態でのリリースになり、中でも初回限定の豪華ブックレット盤には何やら仕掛けがあるとか。

Tohya「はい。透明のスリーブケースにコートだけが印刷されていて、被せるとジャケット上のメンバーがコートを着る、外すと脱ぐみたいな感じになってます。海(Gu)が昔からずっとやりたがっていた仕様なんで、ぜひ手に取ってほしいですね。あとは僕らが出演しているテレビ朝日系『BREAK OUT』のパロディー番組も収録されていますから、そこで僕ら本来の姿も見られるはずです。これが自分たちでも笑ってしまうくらい面白くて!」

瑠伊「ライヴでも演奏してる時以外は大体ふざけてるんで、そういった部分はツアーでもモロ見えのはず(笑)。最終日の東京国際フォーラムに関しては、あまりに規模が大きいので少し怖い気持ちもあるんですけど、そのぶん一生懸命練習して、大きなステージを上手く使えるように準備したいですね。ま、どんなふうに見えようと、こっちは常にやりたいものをやっているだけなので。今回がポップと言われることに対する反論だったように、今後も自分たちがやりたいものを発表していくつもりです。」

Tohya「だから、『GLOSTER』でvistlipを初めて聴いた方には、やはり過去の作品にも触れてもらって、僕らが激しいだけのバンドではないことを知っていただきたいですし。結成した時と何も気持ちは変わらないので、ファンのみんなには変に間違った見方はせずに、自分のペースでゆっくりvistlipに付いて来てもらいたいですね。」

取材:清水素子

(OKMusic)


シェアしてアーティストの活動を応援しよう!

 ROCK LYRICをフォローする!

フォローすることでROCK LYRICの最新情報を受け取ることが出来ます。

   

  新着ニュース


  新着コメント
RENTRER EN SOI / 『RENTRER EN SOI』
Hi there to every body, it's my first pay a quick visit of this web site; this blog carries remarkable and truly fine data in support of visitors. casino en ligne francais I think that what you composed was actually very reasonable. However, think about this, suppose you composed a catchier post title? I am not suggesting your content isn't solid., but what if you added something that grabbed a person's attention? I mean RENTRER EN SOI『RENTRER EN SOI』へのコメントを投稿する |『ROCK LYRIC』ロック特化型無料歌詞検索サービス is a little plain. You might peek at Yahoo's front page and note how they write article titles to get viewers interested. You might try adding a video or a related picture or two to get readers interested about what you've written. In my opinion, it would bring your posts a little livelier. casino en ligne France This paragraph will assist the internet viewers for building up new blog or even a weblog from start to end. casino en ligne I used to be recommended this website by my cousin. I am not positive whether or not this submit is written through him as no one else understand such distinct approximately my problem. You are amazing! Thanks! casino en ligne I read this paragraph fully regarding the difference of most recent and earlier technologies, it's awesome article. casino en ligne France Hello! I've been reading your website for some time now and finally got the courage to go ahead and give you a shout out from New Caney Texas! Just wanted to tell you keep up the excellent work! meilleur casino en ligne Hi all, here every person is sharing these experience, so it's good to read this weblog, and I used to go to see this blog every day. casino en ligne fiable Hey! Do you use Twitter? I'd like to follow you if that would be ok. I'm undoubtedly enjoying your blog and look forward to new updates. casino en ligne France This web site truly has all the info I wanted concerning this subject and didn't know who to ask. casino en ligne What's up, its pleasant article on the topic of media print, we all know media is a impressive source of facts. casino en ligne
★NOハウス / 『夢想咏花』
Thanks for your marvelous posting! I certainly enjoyed reading it, you might be a great author.I will make sure to bookmark your blog and definitely will come back at some point. I want to encourage you to ultimately continue your great job, have a nice afternoon! casino en ligne France obviously like your web-site but you have to test the spelling on quite a few of your posts. Many of them are rife with spelling issues and I find it very bothersome to inform the truth however I'll surely come again again. casino en ligne fiable It is perfect time to make some plans for the future and it is time to be happy. I've read this post and if I could I want to suggest you few interesting things or tips. Maybe you can write next articles referring to this article. I wish to read even more things about it! casino en ligne Hey there would you mind letting me know which hosting company you're utilizing? I've loaded your blog in 3 different web browsers and I must say this blog loads a lot quicker then most. Can you suggest a good web hosting provider at a reasonable price? Cheers, I appreciate it! casino en ligne Hello everyone, it's my first go to see at this site, and post is really fruitful in support of me, keep up posting these articles or reviews. casino en ligne Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as though you relied on the video to make your point. You clearly know what youre talking about, why throw away your intelligence on just posting videos to your weblog when you could be giving us something enlightening to read? casino en ligne That is a great tip particularly to those new to the blogosphere. Brief but very accurate info… Appreciate your sharing this one. A must read post! casino en ligne My spouse and I stumbled over here from a different website and thought I should check things out. I like what I see so i am just following you. Look forward to finding out about your web page again. meilleur casino en ligne Wow, fantastic blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you make blogging look easy. The overall look of your site is great, let alone the content! casino en ligne fiable I love what you guys are usually up too. This sort of clever work and exposure! Keep up the very good works guys I've incorporated you guys to blogroll. casino en ligne France
Paradeis / 『Loli★ロリポップ』
Howdy I am so thrilled I found your site, I really found you by accident, while I was browsing on Bing for something else, Nonetheless I am here now and would just like to say kudos for a fantastic post and a all round interesting blog (I also love the theme/design), I don't have time to go through it all at the moment but I have saved it and also included your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read a lot more, Please do keep up the superb work. meilleur casino en ligne I’m not that much of a internet reader to be honest but your sites really nice, keep it up! I'll go ahead and bookmark your site to come back in the future. Cheers casino en ligne I was recommended this website by my cousin. I am not sure whether this post is written by him as no one else know such detailed about my problem. You are amazing! Thanks! casino en ligne fiable Have you ever considered writing an e-book or guest authoring on other blogs? I have a blog based upon on the same information you discuss and would love to have you share some stories/information. I know my audience would value your work. If you are even remotely interested, feel free to shoot me an e-mail. casino en ligne francais It's really a great and useful piece of information. I am satisfied that you simply shared this helpful information with us. Please stay us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing. casino en ligne fiable This post is priceless. How can I find out more? casino en ligne francais you're in point of fact a good webmaster. The web site loading velocity is incredible. It kind of feels that you're doing any distinctive trick. Furthermore, The contents are masterwork. you've done a magnificent process on this subject! casino en ligne It's hard to come by experienced people about this subject, but you sound like you know what you're talking about! Thanks casino en ligne Just wish to say your article is as astonishing. The clearness to your post is just great and i could suppose you are knowledgeable on this subject. Fine with your permission let me to seize your RSS feed to keep updated with imminent post. Thanks one million and please carry on the rewarding work. casino en ligne I just like the helpful info you provide to your articles. I will bookmark your weblog and check again here frequently. I am reasonably sure I'll be told many new stuff right right here! Good luck for the following! casino en ligne
サウイフモノ / 『ラグナロク』
I for all time emailed this web site post page to all my contacts, because if like to read it then my friends will too. meilleur casino en ligne My brother recommended I would possibly like this web site. He was once totally right. This post actually made my day. You can not believe just how so much time I had spent for this information! Thanks! casino en ligne Your style is really unique in comparison to other people I've read stuff from. I appreciate you for posting when you've got the opportunity, Guess I will just bookmark this site. casino en ligne each time i used to read smaller posts that also clear their motive, and that is also happening with this piece of writing which I am reading here. casino en ligne Nice blog here! Also your website loads up fast! What host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link to your host? I wish my site loaded up as fast as yours lol casino en ligne Thank you a bunch for sharing this with all people you really understand what you're speaking about! Bookmarked. Kindly also discuss with my site =). We may have a hyperlink alternate contract between us casino en ligne fiable Wow, amazing blog format! How lengthy have you ever been blogging for? you made running a blog look easy. The whole look of your website is great, as well as the content material! meilleur casino en ligne I want to to thank you for this very good read!! I definitely loved every bit of it. I've got you bookmarked to look at new things you post… casino en ligne I don't even understand how I stopped up here, however I thought this publish was once great. I do not realize who you are but definitely you are going to a well-known blogger in the event you are not already. Cheers! casino en ligne France Hmm it appears like your site ate my first comment (it was super long) so I guess I'll just sum it up what I submitted and say, I'm thoroughly enjoying your blog. I as well am an aspiring blog blogger but I'm still new to everything. Do you have any helpful hints for rookie blog writers? I'd definitely appreciate it. casino en ligne francais
ナノ / 『Star light, Star bright』
I just could not go away your site before suggesting that I really enjoyed the standard info a person provide on your guests? Is going to be again incessantly to inspect new posts casino en ligne I will right away grab your rss feed as I can not in finding your email subscription link or e-newsletter service. Do you have any? Please allow me understand in order that I may subscribe. Thanks. casino en ligne francais When some one searches for his essential thing, so he/she wants to be available that in detail, therefore that thing is maintained over here. casino en ligne I have read a few good stuff here. Certainly price bookmarking for revisiting. I surprise how much attempt you set to make this sort of great informative web site. casino en ligne Thanks in support of sharing such a nice thought, post is good, thats why i have read it fully casino en ligne hello there and thank you for your info – I've certainly picked up anything new from right here. I did however expertise some technical points using this web site, as I experienced to reload the web site a lot of times previous to I could get it to load correctly. I had been wondering if your hosting is OK? Not that I'm complaining, but slow loading instances times will often affect your placement in google and could damage your quality score if advertising and marketing with Adwords. Anyway I'm adding this RSS to my email and could look out for a lot more of your respective fascinating content. Ensure that you update this again soon. meilleur casino en ligne Touche. Great arguments. Keep up the good effort. casino en ligne France Heya! I just wanted to ask if you ever have any problems with hackers? My last blog (wordpress) was hacked and I ended up losing many months of hard work due to no data backup. Do you have any solutions to stop hackers? casino en ligne France Hey there are using Wordpress for your blog platform? I'm new to the blog world but I'm trying to get started and set up my own. Do you need any html coding knowledge to make your own blog? Any help would be really appreciated! casino en ligne Your mode of describing everything in this post is really pleasant, every one can without difficulty be aware of it, Thanks a lot. casino en ligne France