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I translated NEWS' no NEWS featuring Koyama. I'm not sure what issue of Seventeen this is from, but it's before High School Musical had opened so I guess around May 2007. He talks about his view on singing, including his first time holding a mic on tv, vocal training, his [then] upcoming stage play, etc.
NEWS no NEWS vol. 6
This time, Koyama's role is of a popular basketballer, Troy. It's a story of how he meets the honor student Gabriela and learns the joy of singing. Have you always liked singing?
"It wasn't difficult, but I hated having to sing in front of everyone for music tests. It's embarrassing and I felt shy. But, karaoke is different. Since elementary school I had been going with my parents. At that time, they sang stuff they liked such as Kome Kome CLUB's 'rouman hikou' (romance flight) (laughs). What I've been singing lately is Kobukuro, Ulfus, TOKIO. Since I sing love ballads even if it's just us 2 guys, my friends say stuff like 'kimochiwarui.*' (laughs)
In my junior days, the joy I felt when I held a mic on tv was huge. I remember really well the moments the cameras were filming me while I was singing. The first time they let me hold a mic was on 'Music Station.' I sang [KinKi Kid's] 'Boku no senaka ni wa hane ga aru.' Even though the camera was right in front of me, I was too nervous and couldn't gaze into the camera. Later, as I watched the video, I thought, 'uwah~the camera is looking! what a waste!!' and reflected on it.
The voice training I'm doing for the stage play starts from the basics. I'm always listening to my teacher's recording on my portable music player, and keep repeating it for review.
'Since my range has widened with all the practice that piled up, how do I use that?' is the current result. For me, inside the car I drive is a place where I can sing in a huge voice without caring about my surroundings. But, when I'm stopped at the red light and suddenly look at the driver next to me, there have been times when they were really drawn back (laughs).
It's just one more month until the curtain opens.. I keep doing stuff like asking myself, 'How many more days until the opening day?' and checking my cell phone schedule over and over again! I've dreamed of standing on the stage many times already. In my dream, I was feeling good as I was singing, and I really shined☆. Because I want it to be like that during the real thing, once I wake up [I think] 'Ah--It was just a dream' and get a little disappointed..."
Lastly, your enthusiasm for the play please!
"When I watched this stage play in Atlanta, I laughed, and at the end I was crying. In my eyes, from one end of the stage to the other, I saw all the actors as leading characters. I felt really energetic and excited as I saw everyone singing together! I hope to do a play like [=as good as] theirs!!"
red text: "Your own car is the best place to practice"
notes:
*kimochiwarui is used in this context to call him gross/disgusting because he's only with guys and he sings romantic songs. koyama often tells stories of people calling him this after such a situation so i wanted to leave the word there.
-italicized words are used to distinguish the magazine's words, not koyama's.
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NEWS no NEWS vol. 6
big bold letters: [his] first stage play "High School Musical" rehearsal location (kanji for "secret") open to the public!!
Vol. 6 Koyama Keiichirou. This time, we bring you the Koyama, smack dab in the middle of rehearsal for his first stage play, "High School Musical" directly! We asked about the first time he held a mic, regarding singing, and his enthusiasm for his first shot at work post-college graduation.
Profile & Information
ko-ya-ma ke-i-i-chi-ro-u. Born on May 1, 1984, birthplace Tokyo. "I turned 23!! And I also graduated from college, I've completely entered society! I have to be more aware!!
☆the stage play Koyama is leading, "High School Musical" 6/12-28: Tokyo, Aoyama (something blurry, unsure of venue name), 7/5-8: Osaka, NHK Osaka Hall
captions (T->B, R->L)
1. stage 26 entrance
2. the first play I saw was "Annie." To be standing on that same stage at Aoyama, I'm moved!
3. During rehearsal, he's never without mineral water. There's even times when he drinks 2 liters.
4. The shirt used during rehearsal was bought (guess since the word is blurry here) in Atlanta. "Isn't it cute?" (laughs)
5. "With practice, my range widened, and the way I project my voice also changed" ♪
6. (something about push-ups; blurry) "I even do this in NEWS' dressing room."
7. Before rehearsal, he carefully stretches and loosens up his body. With that, we catch a glimpse of his back. kya~<3
8. "Enunciation is totally different. When my voice comes from my stomach, the sweat starts coming!"
notes:
-there were blurry parts so i'm not sure what's written exactly, so i guessed the best i could. those areas are noted above.
-i think this page actually precedes the above one
-scans from aya-takarai
-please correct any mistakes ^_^
NEWS no NEWS vol. 6
This time, Koyama's role is of a popular basketballer, Troy. It's a story of how he meets the honor student Gabriela and learns the joy of singing. Have you always liked singing?
"It wasn't difficult, but I hated having to sing in front of everyone for music tests. It's embarrassing and I felt shy. But, karaoke is different. Since elementary school I had been going with my parents. At that time, they sang stuff they liked such as Kome Kome CLUB's 'rouman hikou' (romance flight) (laughs). What I've been singing lately is Kobukuro, Ulfus, TOKIO. Since I sing love ballads even if it's just us 2 guys, my friends say stuff like 'kimochiwarui.*' (laughs)
In my junior days, the joy I felt when I held a mic on tv was huge. I remember really well the moments the cameras were filming me while I was singing. The first time they let me hold a mic was on 'Music Station.' I sang [KinKi Kid's] 'Boku no senaka ni wa hane ga aru.' Even though the camera was right in front of me, I was too nervous and couldn't gaze into the camera. Later, as I watched the video, I thought, 'uwah~the camera is looking! what a waste!!' and reflected on it.
The voice training I'm doing for the stage play starts from the basics. I'm always listening to my teacher's recording on my portable music player, and keep repeating it for review.
'Since my range has widened with all the practice that piled up, how do I use that?' is the current result. For me, inside the car I drive is a place where I can sing in a huge voice without caring about my surroundings. But, when I'm stopped at the red light and suddenly look at the driver next to me, there have been times when they were really drawn back (laughs).
It's just one more month until the curtain opens.. I keep doing stuff like asking myself, 'How many more days until the opening day?' and checking my cell phone schedule over and over again! I've dreamed of standing on the stage many times already. In my dream, I was feeling good as I was singing, and I really shined☆. Because I want it to be like that during the real thing, once I wake up [I think] 'Ah--It was just a dream' and get a little disappointed..."
Lastly, your enthusiasm for the play please!
"When I watched this stage play in Atlanta, I laughed, and at the end I was crying. In my eyes, from one end of the stage to the other, I saw all the actors as leading characters. I felt really energetic and excited as I saw everyone singing together! I hope to do a play like [=as good as] theirs!!"
red text: "Your own car is the best place to practice"
notes:
*kimochiwarui is used in this context to call him gross/disgusting because he's only with guys and he sings romantic songs. koyama often tells stories of people calling him this after such a situation so i wanted to leave the word there.
-italicized words are used to distinguish the magazine's words, not koyama's.
------------------------------------------
NEWS no NEWS vol. 6
big bold letters: [his] first stage play "High School Musical" rehearsal location (kanji for "secret") open to the public!!
Vol. 6 Koyama Keiichirou. This time, we bring you the Koyama, smack dab in the middle of rehearsal for his first stage play, "High School Musical" directly! We asked about the first time he held a mic, regarding singing, and his enthusiasm for his first shot at work post-college graduation.
Profile & Information
ko-ya-ma ke-i-i-chi-ro-u. Born on May 1, 1984, birthplace Tokyo. "I turned 23!! And I also graduated from college, I've completely entered society! I have to be more aware!!
☆the stage play Koyama is leading, "High School Musical" 6/12-28: Tokyo, Aoyama (something blurry, unsure of venue name), 7/5-8: Osaka, NHK Osaka Hall
captions (T->B, R->L)
1. stage 26 entrance
2. the first play I saw was "Annie." To be standing on that same stage at Aoyama, I'm moved!
3. During rehearsal, he's never without mineral water. There's even times when he drinks 2 liters.
4. The shirt used during rehearsal was bought (guess since the word is blurry here) in Atlanta. "Isn't it cute?" (laughs)
5. "With practice, my range widened, and the way I project my voice also changed" ♪
6. (something about push-ups; blurry) "I even do this in NEWS' dressing room."
7. Before rehearsal, he carefully stretches and loosens up his body. With that, we catch a glimpse of his back. kya~<3
8. "Enunciation is totally different. When my voice comes from my stomach, the sweat starts coming!"
notes:
-there were blurry parts so i'm not sure what's written exactly, so i guessed the best i could. those areas are noted above.
-i think this page actually precedes the above one
-scans from aya-takarai
-please correct any mistakes ^_^