KCrush Interview With She Her Her Hers

She Her Her Hers is a rising indie powerhouse across Japan, China, and the world at large. Currently in their biggest Asian 2023-2024 tour for their “Diffusion of Responsibility” album, the three piece band has had a massive popularity uprising in the last 5 years since their debut in 2011.  The Chelsea hit-maker band has showcased its musical forte through its hypnotizing works, including through the “Location” and “Afterglow” albums. Known for their uniquely mesmerizing beats fused with harmonizing lyrics, She Her Her Hers band’s live performances have become a spectacle worth looking forward to.

KCrush America had an interview with She Her Her Hers to get to know them more.

What’s the story behind She Her Her Hers band?

The band was born as a special band for one night only at an all-night event hosted by Hiroyasu Takahashi, who had been the bassist until then. “If you don’t like it, you can decline it, but…” Hiroyasu sent me the demo soundtrack, which was excellent in terms of voice and melody, and I immediately replied that I wanted to play in the band. At the time, we were both bass players, so the question “So, what should I do?” came up at the same time.

Tomasong

Your first-ever international tour, for the “Location” album in 2019, was a success. How did it materialize, how was the experience, and how did it impact your career?

Immediately after the digital release of the “SPIRAL EP” in 2018, we were contacted by our staff in China at the time and we decided to go on tour. Our first tour in China was right after we released “location”, so it wasn’t as popular as it is now, but I think it was because of that tour we gradually spread and got to where we are now.

I’m grateful that people are empathizing with songs that I personally think are good, so I can continue to create freely.

Hiroyasu Takahashi

You are famous for the insane raw sounds of “human-driven” instruments, which are most alive during your live performances.  Would you say that this is part of your identity?

This is a very important part. The songs have a kind of madness that lies dormant in the tranquility of the soundtrack (it is scattered in the phrasing and lyrics). I feel like we are releasing it in our live performance and expanding the song. Balancing rationality and emotion is very important and difficult in recording and live performance. It’s fun because it is and always will be difficult.

I play with the feeling of:

Recording / It’s Your World

Live performance/ Welcome to Our World.

Can you somehow feel it? I hope you will all nod in agreement (laughs).

Music doesn’t belong to anyone, it’s the shared energy of the world.

Sorry, the story has gone off track quite a bit (laughs).

Taiki Matsuura

How would you describe your style of music?

I do the music creation, and the two members write the lyrics. When it comes to composition, I am careful to create songs that are simple and have beautiful melodies. In terms of arrangements, rather than creating a lot of variations on the album, I try not to create an imbalance in the overall temperature of the album.

Hiroyasu Takahashi

Your enchanting rhythm-infused lyrical pieces, including Spiral, Chelsea, and Law of Attraction, have got global fans hooked for life. What is your lyrical and beat creation process like?

The songs created by Hiroyasu Takahashi, who is at the core of the music production, absolutely have a melancholic and lyrical atmosphere and a good melody that can capture people’s hearts globally, even as demo recordings. It is the starting point from which the lyrics and beats are born. Lyrics are not only about conveying meaning through language but also about the sound that can be heard within the music.

Tomasong

“Diffusion of responsibility” is such a heavy wording.  What is the concept behind this “diffusion of responsibility” album?

The theme of the debate was chosen as the title.

The phenomenon of leaving the criteria for judgment to a group of people (other people) when taking action is an everyday occurrence in the world. What are the causes of these evils? Society, the system, the people who created it. Ah, this story is getting long, and I’m afraid readers might be tempted to leave for Instagram, so I’ll spare them…

For example, Japan has a low voting rate compared to other countries in the world, and it is said that many people are uninterested in politics (I think this is true). It’s not indifference, but I think that people have developed this kind of “habit” of “leaving it to others and it will work out”. Leaving the proactivity to those who are aware only is a dangerous path and won’t lead to growth.

I wanted to suggest the following:

To face society, we need to have a dialogue with other people living in this world. Before that, we need to have conversations. So, first, how about standing up from your chair and trying to talk? It doesn’t have to be a serious conversation, just try it when you’re relaxed.

This is not an obligation. But I wanted to make this suggestion.

I’m directing the album cover, and doesn’t it look like the last human, almost turned to stone, and stones surrounding it? I will continue to throw stones.

Taiki Matsuura

You are currently on your biggest ever Asian tour for the “Diffusion of Responsibility” album, happening in over 17 cities around China until early January 2024. How did it come to life? How is your experience so far?

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, although we continued to promote mainly online, we were unable to perform live. In each city, we received “We’ve been waiting for you!” and we received energy directly from many fans. I also feel that we are responding well to the fact that we are repeatedly updating and refining our music as we go around on tour with a large number of shows.

Tomasong

Chelsea is one of “Diffusion of Responsibility” album’s hit singles that has stood out from the rest for its fresh beat and grove vibes. What’s the story and message behind this hit single and is this a vibe that fans can expect in your future musical pieces?

In 2023, we performed at a music festival in Asia and had the experience of performing in front of tens of thousands of people. We enjoyed performing with fans in such situations, and I think the rhythms and songs that would stand out on a big stage were born naturally.

The lyrics were also born from the unique atmosphere we felt in China.

Tomasong

What’s next for She Her Her Hers after this “Diffusion of Responsibility” album tour ending early January?

We’re starting to talk to the team about the next production and moves, and the fact that there are a lot of people outside of Asia who are listening to our songs. We want to increase the foundation and opportunities to express ourselves in different countries. We believe in our music stance, so we don’t want to change it, but we want to continue to create works that resonate more strongly with people.

So, KCrush, please spread our “say hello” to the world (laughs). I’ll buy you a beer.

Taiki Matsuura

You have gained an immense following over the years, including outside Japan. What is the secret behind your dominating popularity?

I think one of the band’s great strengths is that we treat both the intro and the song as a melody. I think Hiroyasu (vocal) is a rare songwriter. There is a lot of such wonderful music overseas, and perhaps that feeling and values have begun to interact with the world. But the number one reason is that everyone who listens to us has a great ear! We love you !!! We just keep making the music we love, with love, so please listen to it a lot, make it your own and enjoy.

Taiki Matsuura

What do you enjoy doing in your free time and what’s your favorite local dish?

As I am from Gifu, I like dishes that use miso, such as miso stewed udon, hoba-miso and gohei-mochi.

Hiroyasu Takahashi

What would be your advice to upcoming artists who want to be as successful and impactful as you?

We can’t say that we’re successful and influential yet, but if there’s anything we can be proud of… It’s that we’ve trusted our senses and gone ahead, even when people said things like “That’s cool, but I don’t think it’ll sell” (laughs).

If the members can respect and listen to each other and have their own voice, they will be able to keep going no matter what people say.

Tomasong

What would you like to say to your fans across the globe?

We hope you continue to look forward to our songs, and come and see us when we have a live show at a place near you.

Hiroyasu Takahashi

Thank you for gracing us with this opportunity. We wish She Her Her Hers all the very best in your upcoming endeavors.

Photo Credit: Wendy Lam

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Japanese translation:

どの質問にどのメンバーが答えたかを明記していただければとのことで、ファンが各メンバーのことをもっと知りたいと思うので、可能であれば、できるだけ多くの質問に全員のメンバーに答えていただければ嬉しいとのことです。
【締め切り 12/26】

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She Her Her Hers インタビュー

She Her Her Hersは、日本、中国、そして世界を股にかける新進気鋭のインディーズバンドです。アルバム『Diffusion of Responsibility』を引っ提げ、2023年から2024年にかけて過去最大規模のアジアツアーを敢行しています。彼らは3人組のバンドで、2011年のデビュー以来、この5年間で人気が急上昇しています。彼らは『CHELSEA』を大ヒットさせ、アルバム『location』や『Afterglow』など、まるで催眠術をかけるような作品を通してその音楽的才能を披露してきました。独特で魅惑的なビートやハーモニーを奏でる歌詞で知られるShe Her Her Hersのライブパフォーマンスは壮大なショーとなっています。

She Her Her Hersをより深く知るために、KCrush Americaはインタビューを行いました。

1. She Her Her Hersバンド誕生のストーリーを教えてください。

それまでベーシストであった高橋啓泰が主催するオールナイトイベントで、一夜限りのスペシャルバンドとして誕生。「気に入らなかったら断ってくれていいんだけど、、、」と啓泰から控えめに送られてきたデモ音源は声もメロディも秀逸で、直ぐにやりたいと返事をしました。当時はお互いベーシスト仲間だったので、「で、おれは何をすればいいの？」という疑問も同時に浮かびました。

とまそん

2. 2019年にアルバム『location』を引っ提げた初の海外ツアーは成功を収めました。どのように実現し、どのような経験をしましたか？また、あなたのキャリアにどのような影響を与えましたか？

2018年に「SPIRAL EP」をデジタルリリースして直ぐ当時の中国のスタッフから連絡がありツアーを行う流れになりました。初の中国ツアーは「location」をリリースしてすぐだったので、今のように浸透していなかったのですが、そのツアーがあったからこそ少しずつ広がっていって今の状況になったのだと思っています。

自分が良いと思った楽曲に共感してもらえているので、これからも自由に制作が出来るのが有難いです。

高橋啓泰

3. She Her Her Hersは、ヒューマンドリブンな楽器演奏による狂気のようなものすら感じさせるライブサウンドで有名ですが、それはライブパフォーマンス中に最も際立っています。それが自分たちのアイデンティティの一部だと思いますか

とても大事な部分です。音源の静謐さの中に眠る狂気のような部分は曲達にあって、(それはフレージングや歌詞世界に散りばめられてる)

そこをライブで解放し、曲を拡張させてる感覚です。
音源とライブでは、理性と感情のバランスがとても大切で難しい。一生難しいから楽しい。

音源 / あなたの世界です
ライブ / ようこそ我々の世界

な感覚で演奏してる
なんとなく伝わるかな？
皆が頷いてくれてる事を祈る(笑)

音楽は誰のものでもなく、世界の共有エネルギー。話がだいぶ脱線しちゃったね。

松浦大樹

4. She Her Her Hersの音楽のスタイルについて教えてください。

基本的に自分が楽曲制作を行い、歌詞をメンバー2人が担当しています。曲に関してはシンプルで旋律の綺麗な曲を作るように気を付けていて、アレンジ面はアルバムでバリエーションを多く作ることよりも、アルバム全体の温度感がアンバランスにならないように考えています。

高橋啓泰

5. 『SPIRAL』、『CHELSEA』、『Law of Attraction』など、魅惑的なリズムが取り入れられた叙情的な作品は、世界中のファンを虜にしています。どのようなプロセスで歌詞やビートを作成していますか？

楽曲の根本を制作している高橋啓泰の楽曲はデモ音源の時点で、メランコリックで叙情的な空気感とグローバルに人の心を掴むグッドメロディが絶対的に存在していて、そこを起点に歌詞やビートが生まれていると思います。歌詞も言語として意味を伝えることもさることながら、音楽の中に聞こえてくる音としての響きも大切にしながら制作しています。

とまそん

 6.「Diffusion of Responsibility」とはとても重い言葉です。 このアルバム『Diffusion of Responsibility』のコンセプトは何ですか？

ディベートのテーマをタイトルにしました。

何か行動を起こす時、判断の基準を集団(他者)に任せてしまう現象は世の中で日常的に起きてしまっていて、それらの諸悪はどこなんだといったら社会であり、システムであり、それを作った人間であり、、ああ、この話は長くなってしまって、読んでくれてる方がインスタに浮気しそうなので割愛しますが、、

例えば、日本は世界に比べて投票率が低く、政治に無関心な人が多いとされてたりしますが(事実ではあるとおもいます)

無関心ではなく、こういった「他者に任せとけばなんとかなる」といった”癖”みたいなものがついてしまってるのではないかと思ってる。気付いた人だけが”しゃかりきになる”は危うさしか成長しません。

社会と向き合うには、この世に生きてる者同士で対話が必要。その前に会話が必要。
だからまず、椅子から立ち上がって話してみない？リラックスしてる時でいいからさ。
の提案をしたかったんです。
義務ではないです。
でも提案したい。

アルバムジャケットをディレクションしてるんだけど、石化しかけた最後の人間とそれを囲む石に見えてきたりしませんか？

一石投じ続けます。

松浦大樹

7. 現在、アルバム『Diffusion of Responsibility』のために、2024年1月初旬まで中国の17都市以上で行われる過去最大のアジアツアーを行っている最中です。どのようにして今回のツアーを実現したのでしょうか？また、現在までのツアーを振り返ってどのように感じていますか？

コロナ禍でオンラインを中心としたプロモーションは続けつつも、なかなかライブがやれなかったので、各都市で「待ってました！」と多くのファンからエネルギーを直接もらえたことや、公演数の多いツアーの中でまわりながらアップデートを繰り返し洗練されていくところにも手応えを感じています。

とまそん

8. アルバム『Diffusion of Responsibility』のヒットシングルの中でも楽曲『CHELSEA』は、そのフレッシュなビートとグルーヴ感で他の曲とは一線を画しています。この曲に込められたストーリーやメッセージは何でしょうか？また、この曲の雰囲気は、皆さんのファンが今後の楽曲に期待するものなのでしょうか？

2023年にアジア圏での音楽フェスに出演して、何万人の前で演奏する経験をさせてもらいました。そんなシチュエーションでファンと一緒にライブを楽しめて、大きなステージでも映えるリズムや楽曲が自然と生まれたと思います。
歌詞も中国で感じた独特な空気感の中から生まれました。

とまそん

9.『Diffusion of Responsibility』アルバムツアーが1月上旬に終了する予定ですが、She Her Her Hersの次の活動を教えてください。

次の制作や動きについてチームと話し始めてるし、アジア以外でも聴いてくれてる方々がたくさんいる事実があるので、色々な国で表現する土台やチャンスを増やしていきたいです。自分らの音楽スタンスは信じきってるから変えずに、より強く共鳴する作品を作り続けたいなと思う。

なのでKCrushさん世界中に我々のsay helloを伝えといてください笑
ビール奢るので。

松浦大樹

10. She Her Her Hersは長年にわたり、日本国外も含めて絶大な支持を獲得してきました。圧倒的な人気の秘密は何ですか？

イントロも歌もメロディとして捉えてるとこはバンドの大きな特長だと思う。ヒロヤス(vo)は稀有なソングライターだと思う。海外はそういった素敵な音楽がたくさんあって、その感覚や価値観が世界と作用し始めたのかもしれません。

でも1番の原因は聴いてくれてるみんなの耳が素晴らしいってことです！愛してる！！！

我々は大好きな音楽を、愛を込めて作り続けるだけだから、たくさん聴いて、自分のものにして、楽しんでね。

松浦大樹

11. 自由時間には何をして楽しんでいますか？また、一番好きな郷土料理は何ですか?

出身が岐阜なので、味噌煮込みうどん、朴葉味噌、五平餅など味噌を使った料理が好きです。

高橋啓泰

12. She Her Her Hersのように成功し、影響力のあるアーティストになりたいと考えているこれからのアーティストに、アドバイスをお願いします。

まだまだ、成功し影響力があるとは言えないけど、自分たちが人に誇れることがあるとすれば、「カッコいいけど、売れると思えないな〜」とか言われても、自分たちの感覚を信じて進めてきたことかな。笑
メンバーがお互いをリスペクトして耳を傾けることと、自分の言葉を持つ事ができれば周りにどんな事を言われてもやっていけると思います。

とまそん

13. 世界中のファンに一言お願いします。

これからも曲を楽しみにしていてほしいし、近くの場所でライブがある時は観に来てください。

高橋啓泰

このような機会をいただきましてありがとうございます。She Her Her Hersの今後のご活躍を心よりお祈り申し上げます。

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