Music Essays + + by Shin  

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http://shinmm.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2011/08/post-907b.html

August 13, 2011 (Sat)

Nobuyuki Tsujii's Collection of own compositions (very rough translation by google)

About me recently, CD Nobuyuki Tsujii's new "carte-Nobuyuki Tsujii God's own collection of" purchased.

I have the CD until now he has all his TV show has been checked out nearly all.

Even when considering the purchase of this CD was released, therefore, had been reluctant to leave without that much.

The reason is that I really like may not be an easy listening piano music first.

In a separate hate, but he would quickly get bored.

Also on the CD that this song, and the impression I heard before (which contains the re-release of five songs already recorded),

Mayor of the Amazon, and you want music similar to it, that is not to buy had been discouraged.

Another, "The Art of Beat Takeshi ☆ 'recordings of songs that reflected the landscape on the CD of this program,

I have had the little question.

Such a reversal of feeling, of now is buy the CD,

You may also comment on this blog, Nobuyuki Tsujii fan living in the United States,

San MLLiu since I read the article.

This way,

" Nobuyuki Tsujii Nobuyuki Tsujii Fans Fan Site "(Https://Sites.google.com/Site/Nobufans/)

That is woven to create a Website,

Tsujii's to disseminate information very vigorously, folded himself also wrote critical statements also.

The Website is

News about Mr. Tsuji (including those in Japan)

Tsujii's concert · forecasts media appearances (television broadcasting in Japan as well as surprisingly, has been followed radio broadcasts).

FAQ about Tsuji's (which is quite learn this)

Introduction to comment on articles and blogs and other Web Office has a list of critical articles such as YouTube video in overseas (not just in the Japanese view, folded up with English translation)

And has been placed.

The first page of "news, Nobuyuki Tsujii Nobuyuki Tsujii News" alone,

Nobuyuki Tsujii Japanese fans seems to be worthy to follow.

Almost every day, seems to have some information has been updated.

Now, most of that but because it springs from somewhere out of the information Mr. Tsujii's it.

Liu's article I have focused this time,

" Nobuyuki Tsujii chart - God's own collection - One person's Thoughts "

https://sites.google.com/site/nobufans/nobuyuki-audios/nobuyuki-tsujii-works-2000-2011

Be.

This way here,

Fresh out of step for Tsujii's worldwide as a pianist, is skeptical that the focus on composing,

Own work is still incomplete, and many similar phrases, too gentle,

"Morning of Cortona" and "The wind has brought," is that grievances have been modified in an attractive part of the previous version,

And written.

On the other hand, this CD and listening comfort in fact that,

It has been noticed in the unique goodness of his hearing, and have been told.

Above all, this way, through these songs

But they do not feel like singing the sweetness and tenderness Mr. Tsujii,

This world is, and what you see in his mind's eye (which is him singing here)

As is also woven felt sadness go.

I read the article, look at what my mind's eye Tsujii, or what they represent,

Take a listen and thought may be in a comprehensive way.

At the same time, frustration and anxiety felt by Mr. folded Liu,

I think now may consider yourself to be while listening to it.

I have this song on the CD are all

Rather than build such a composer and as a composer rather cut themselves,

Impressive event I have experienced Tsujii, scene, in response to the scene of his sensibility,

To resonate with the sense of his extraordinary musical that captures the Impromptus completed quickly.

Fine similarity, therefore, is childish, even if verbosity, criticize not feel like damn it.

Rather, through these songs I, a reputation he thought about what I felt,

I enjoy the atmosphere and scene, and he sensed from the auditory and tactile.

Also, since we seem to have these things with ease Yattenoke Perhaps

These are composers themselves, and the impact on his career as a classical musician I do not think.

Rather, I am at a concert of his own to play the song as an encore of these are not a good thing I think.

In concert Kissin came to Japan a long time ago,

If playing the piano was arranged by Mr. Shigeaki Saegusa an encore song in Japan,

Remember that having a very good impression.

Enjoy the atmosphere was filled with piano music.

Play the songs that you can own Horowitz,

Arrangement of his work, it gave pleasure to the audience was very well known.

"Pictures at an Exhibition," "Dance of Death" and several "Hungarian Rhapsody".

In these there is no appeal of the concert would be greatly changed.

Of course, I also greatly enjoyed聴Kenakatta record only.

I have heard a second Japan tour in 1986, Horowitz,

After, everyone is smiling and the audience, remember that even now I really went back happily.

Encore at this time, when the Lexing Schubert,

Had only played a Moszkowski Etude changed a little coda,

Attract an audience, there is much humor hilarious sometimes

Everyone really enjoyed the concert, I could feel the atmosphere of.

Classical concerts are boring in fact, often Shikatsumerashii.

However, as Horowitz has always had to say, it should be fun and original music.

In the course of this program, we also groan nagging polemic, but quality is essential to silence,

Such as Encore, please also directed the music sounds heartfelt and fun.

Tsujii, and now I think one of the few pianists can.

That this thing will make a substantial contribution of his own.

It is a reflection of the concert in the U.S. this image may look clear.

Of course, it is assumed that the performance of the program quality is maintained,

I can not play such songs such as Angkor

Not harm his career as a classical musician never

Mistakenly believe that greatly enhance the appeal of his concert rather.

However, sometimes worrisome.

Mr. Liu is the earlier " Summer Thoughts and Worries "in his article,

Folded in four states to worries about Mr. Tsujii.

It is as follows.

Misutatchi was unusual in several recent concerts ①. I have not been deprived of his time in composition and concentration.

Want to put a priority on the piano.

受Kenaku teaching piano or another may ②, if it also needs to learn to compose well.

I think that the reputation comes from envy more ③. Do not出過Gi press.

Avex Classics ④ office belonging or fine music.

He will become a real force on a career in classical music.

I have not pulled towards the Classical.

I worry about this at all and are getting.

And I honestly envy Mr. Tsujii.

Think seriously about him so far in the same period, concerned, they are the people who have affection and criticism.

I did not follow much of the Internet article about Mr. Tsujii,

Therefore, they know what that is woven with people talking of how the Japanese fans,

I also need to learn to like myself a little perception of the Japanese fans.

I would have folded to worry about as well in the Japanese fans.

First, if the penetrating remark, CD is

The movie "God's medical record" It's for a box office success.

Engagement with and I can not trust television, music television dramas, there is music and CM.

Yet now, "the medical records of God" Aside from the songs he made ​​with his own motives,

Impression that is diverted.

But I like this TV, feel the touch of uncertainty in relation to having a music program that are not yet.

In addition, as one of the reasons cited was hesitant to buy this CD

"Art Beat Takeshi ☆" on the show called the "morning of Cortona," had a record of the landscape.

Therefore, recording producer and director,

Here is a little more excitement here is rhythmic,

We hope he said, such as the Take final and Take2.

This people are able to sell this CD, as more and more accepted by the masses of this song

Faithful to the duties that have made ​​every effort in good faith and understanding.

Can get to it, but it's there in the world of music and often.

This is the "chart of God," if not used as film music, such as

Filmmakers, issuing orders in accordance with Mr. Tsuji's music by such scenes or movie concept is understood.

But "the morning of Cortona" Impromptu it is not the impression that the music during a trip to Italy I do not Tsujii.

If even the great people at these people no matter how prestigious,

Who tweaked their music, but rather I will listen very Tsujii's sensibility.

Why do these people do stuff like that up to interfere in the.

Rather quietly, firmly and let each Take Mr. Tsujii,

Question whether to meet their own image, it should be examined before or not convincing.

And I will be composed by Mr. Tsujii, totally disagree that it's not showing off.

However, when the wind and your own collection of such issue,

They have been distorted by the interference of many who do not know why,

That he must be patient.

And, of spare Fusagaranai mouth,

Mr. Tsujii, have an accompaniment of Ayumi Hamasaki's song is that.

Ayumi Hamasaki As you know, is the largest contributor to a major force in the industry pushed the Avex Group.

Avex labels - and it belongs to Mr. Tsujii CLASSICS.

Worse, I do not really like the singing voice of the singer and that this Ayumi Hamasaki.

Since this is a matter of likes and dislikes, please have more fans parry when folded.

Tsujii's not like this singer, then say nothing if bought out his own accompaniment.

But the singer as part of the project and lift the Group,

Mr. Tsuji was a popular feeling担Gi出Sa now undeniable.

Mr. Liu is worried he has been hitting.

I suddenly, remembering that all you have folded and Tsujii's CD Mr. Liu,

U.S. on Amazon.com, CD's Tsujii, did a search for the DVD.

"A Surprise in Texas (2010)" CD imports are lined up all but a documentary DVD of the Cliburn Competition.

Immediately after winning Cliburn Competition, Mr. Tsuji's pianist Hiroko Nakamura was saying, at least in the U.S. and not become a superstar.

Indeed, were also introduced on this video shows that it is very fascinated audiences in America.

Have been told that the good reputation in Europe.

However, such an international fan, he can only be obtained by importing the CD's CD Tsujii.

And the liner notes are in Japanese only.

For example, "Pictures at an Exhibition" (Like CD1) in the U.S. $ 44.99

Tchaikovsky Concerto (sheet CD1) is $ 40.54.

$ 44.99 $ 1 ​​77 as from 3464 in yen, which is much higher.

In the U.S., $ 10.96,2 CD sets are $ 16.98 each are the latest Vorodosu CD1 (Sony Classical)

$ 16.67 each $ 13.34,2 that each pair of CD1 Pollini (Deutsche Grammophon) it.

Overseas fans is that the CD's got a steep price Tsujii.

Moreover, DVD that comes standard in the U.S. is different (in the usual way)見Renai.

According to the hearing, Mr. Liu is woven Rerurashii purchase directly from Amazon Japan.

Buy direct from the Amazon to North America and Japan, $ 20, shipping to Europe will take for 3000 yen.

So the CD is 3000 yen, 5000 yen on postage when you buy in the U.S. is $ 64.94 really.

Mr. Liu is, CD's are Tsujii, You mentioned that it deserves,

avex-CLASSICS will have to consider how much that international fans.

Can easily be attached to the liner notes about the English translation.

Also be delivered separately, such as DVD, hands will abound.

When considering global perspective, avex-CLASSICS are not quite meet the value of Mr. Tsujii.

Opportunity to play overseas for three years and an option of winning Cliburn Competition ends soon.

The channel to the world I would be ensured.

When viewed globally, avex-CLASSICS grows Tsujii's fans, seems to impair the penetration of attractive opportunities.

Greater sin than this would draw to the accompaniment singer and television.

For your own CD collection for this table in the Amazon Japan, Mr. Tsujii "sphere is" the Creator "I think it is"

Opinion that there is.

I, and Tsujii's sensitivity, ability to make music with ease would it

Would be attracted to showcase great innocence without affectation, and it troubled.

Mr. Tsuji himself well again, not seen you in a special classical music just would not.

He is a piano we would like to live in,

Singing pop songs in even, as in jazz music as he is fun to be represented.

I think that in itself is very good.

Narrow confines of classical music need space I do not think him at all.

In terms of the two I mentioned below, however,

Mr. Tsuji is a pivotal place in the world of classical music

And we want you to cut yourself there such devotion.

One of them is worth in the world of classical music's not Tsujii,

Much higher in Japan than it is now possible, because I think.

Horowitz, followed by Richter, perhaps comparable to Lipatti,

I think music has the technology and genuinely touching.

These people are left playing, despite its poor quality,

I have been loved over the centuries.

Mr. Tsujii well to devote, I think it's necessarily so if you can properly distributed to the world to record the results.

I want to play a variety of classical music's more Tsujii.

Many want to leave one version and historic decision.

It shall be loved throughout the ages, become an irreplaceable cultural heritage,

Which he also received a fine testament to the world that I live Tsujii.

Given the value that I put a priority on what would not debatable.

avex-CLASSICS label called the historical Mr. Tsujii, or leave the board would have a decisive spirit.

Another six months he has been focusing the film that deepening relationships, dating and want good television, I want to take advantage of it,

It's putting a priority on very dangerous, that it.

Of course the worst thing is that the world may, I can sell.

Tsujii But it's no longer sufficient achieved.

Asking for more, to deepen the relationship with the television industry, especially

It would reduce the life of a musician in his contrary.

Of course, now he's used on TV,

He is blind, has a talent contest winners international because there is a gentle cheerful.

And composer, having sex because they are the perfect entertainment called improvisation.

But whatever it is amazing how, even if it also maintains its power,

Overshadowed the ability to see as a classical musician, When tired of their sweet nature and is blind,

Officials as perhaps the tide will go away.

Not only that, the entertainment media, as fate would receive the baptism of the popular bad.

Fortunately, he will never see the magazines and internet abuse directly to the poor.

I'm not saying that that is not on the television.

All you need is not to be bored, so do not say forgotten,

Want dating in a way that is well controlled.

There is never a priority in the world is worth putting in that space.

This is a show with me that Ms. Mari Tenchi himself the hero of this blog

Looking at the fate of the most popular followed by the later, what wisdom is clear.

Given that the order I

Place the leg's axis to the world of classical Tsujii, because there are going to devote,

His work more clearly, deliver to the world in an easy to pick, and distribution,

Fans of the world, I think it create a mechanism to receive feedback from the critics.

He should be subjected to strict international voice more correct. But also the voice of praise.

His brilliant performance at the Cliburn Competition,

I think the CD is recorded in history panel.

But honestly speaking, avex it back and forth from the CLASSICS-CD is

Despite playing a great part, to be called an I do not think that the panel decision yet.

Rather to live after the contest, I had not played a board could be determined.

2009 I   On 3 December, and played Rachmaninoff's Concerto No. 2 in the Orchard Hall, along with読響conducted by Tatsuya Shimono, and remember that amazing.

For me, the definitive song, Richter-Virotsuki Edition (1959) also compared to

The exciting rhythms and heavy and powerful sound that is serious, but not to the enemy,

Some of the arguments had tempo, beautiful sound much, full of nuance and a much more natural and compelling,

Seen as a whole, that was awesome and I can fully par.  

His temperament, you believe your skills, want to leave more live recordings.

We hope that the outrageous masterpieces are born, every time you want to record at the risk of waste.

If you own things and leave, please leave immediately after the fresh ones made ​​more welcome.

Emerging as a label, I'd like to have a try for your Tsujii.

Tsuji in November of this year's debut at Carnegie Hall.

Carnegie Hall has a special meaning for classical musicians.

Such as when facing the Cliburn Competition, I would have like to prepare yourself shaving.

Will it live and recorded properly be left,

It is delivered to the world, Will be distributed,

Moreover, the criticism from the world to it, for better or worse, he will be able to receive either.

He was there, and the weight and grandeur of the Hall of Fame Classic

Now be overcome, what can feel the walls worthwhile.

I want attention.

Finally, I want to write down my impressions of this song collection.

Within this collection of songs, old work of "angel wings of Rockefeller," "Rondo of the Seine," "Whisper of the River"

Sides, and when I work and I think that a high degree of creativity and complete.

But "house style", and it is also true of them off like a melody I heard somewhere.

Beginning and ending of different types of "wind" and phrases reminiscent of impressive,

Fragments of melody that flows more like somewhere I heard,

Happened in the house of the wind, happy scenes of events surrounding the Chopin

The fairy tale somewhere Chick, appear or disappear like a revolving lantern, I think that the work is finished with a mysterious charm.

"Chart-of-God letter," provides a glimpse of narrative and melody of the horse,

The beauty of sweet sound of the piano.

Overall, Easy Listening (or healing), but at a certain

Tsujii's music is not only soothing sounds and just ordered a chord,

Descriptive power for the beauty of being recognizable, there is a narrative eloquence.

And "Homage to Chopin" and "Still, die to live" and hear,

What I see in his mind's eye, without feeling like a strong intention to convey a feeling deep inside something or bending.

In an easy listening, but not what must be the never easy,

The music of these flows, but I think that, if you will.

Shin-san - I don't know how to thank you for spending so much time writing about Tsujii-san's new CD, at my request. I had not expected an entire essay about it, and such a lengthy and thoughtful one at that - clearly written from the heart. I regret that I do not read Japanese but by using "google translate" I was able to understand your thoughts.

I am glad you appreciate Tsujii-san's talent as a composer. Like you, I would never have bought the new CD if not for him, as I generally have no love for easy-listening music. But, as you wrote, this collection is not just easy-listening music, but it reflects Tsujii-san's perception of the world and conveys his thoughts that he could not otherwise express. I think the album is a remarkable work, even though I don't consider all the music perfect.

I am especially grateful for your opinion on Avex Classics. Without understanding every sentence you wrote, I think you speak very eloquently what I have been concerned about Tsujii-san's record label.

For me, my biggest concern is not so much that Avex Classics does not make it easy for foreigners to buy Tsujii-san's records, but - as you pointed out - that it is not serving him well globally. Tsujii-san is having a hard time penetrating the market in Europe, in particular Germany (and possibly also France), because there the Deutsche Grammophon label controls the classical music scene. Without better connection, it will be very hard for Tsujii-san to get invited to perform in the top concert halls of the world outside Japan.

Finally, I am so grateful that you spend so much time mentioning my "nobufans" website. The website is something that I do for others who admire Tsujii-san, to inform them about his concerts and news. I felt a need for such a site because the official website of Tsujii-san is so sparse. I get immense pleasure doing the website, and my greatest reward is when I hear from kind people like yourself who took the time to visit it.

I am extremely grateful to you for this essay, and unless you really want to, would not think of taking up more of your time to ask for an English translation. When I made my request to you, it was to ask for your opinion of the new CD and to ask you to consider mentioning my own essay on that CD. You have done far more than I asked. I am deeply moved and forever grateful.

I am glad to hear that you don't think his composing will hurt Tsujii-san's classical pianist career. Let's hope Tsujii-san's superb talent will carry him far in the world, as he so deserves it.

Posts: Liu ML | August 13, 2011 (Sat) 15:00 51 minutes

Liu-san

You are welcome.

And if you feel that I met your expectations in any way, you deserve it.

I dare to convey our concerns directly to Tsujii-san (or his agent) and avex-CLASSICS,

as sincere opinions from Nobu fans.