WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:04.000 Translation & Subtitles: thoseguiltyeyes | scandal-heaven.com 00:00:05.943 --> 00:00:08.523 Hello, I'm SCANDAL's vocalist HARUNA. 00:00:08.628 --> 00:00:10.314 I'm bassist TOMOMI. 00:00:10.362 --> 00:00:11.344 I'm guitarist MAMI. 00:00:11.344 --> 00:00:12.752 I'm drummer RINA. 00:00:12.806 --> 00:00:22.995 For "Start Your Journey!", so far we've brought you videos for those who want to start playing guitar and bass. 00:00:23.476 --> 00:00:27.144 -RINA is also making an appearance in this one. -Thanks for having me. 00:00:27.378 --> 00:00:31.644 All of us in SCANDAL will be bringing you today's video. 00:00:31.945 --> 00:00:34.505 Since we're all here, 00:00:34.505 --> 00:00:40.503 this video will be about the appeal of bands. 00:00:40.503 --> 00:00:43.064 Well, once you start playing an instrument, 00:00:43.064 --> 00:00:48.745 the best part is practicing together with all of your instruments. 00:00:48.745 --> 00:00:50.361 It's the most fun. 00:00:51.390 --> 00:00:55.810 So, we'll also be talking a little about ourselves too. 00:00:56.144 --> 00:01:00.144 Our band was formed 15 years ago. 00:01:01.231 --> 00:01:08.088 Do you remember the first time all of us went to the studio 15 years ago? 00:01:08.607 --> 00:01:13.320 -Do you remember? -Or rather, do you remember the first time we played music? 00:01:14.626 --> 00:01:17.036 We're a bit of a special case. 00:01:17.036 --> 00:01:19.294 We came together at a dance training school, 00:01:19.294 --> 00:01:23.886 There weren't any soundproof rooms in the school. 00:01:24.106 --> 00:01:27.186 We borrowed a room that was designated as a DJ booth. 00:01:27.186 --> 00:01:31.584 At first I was playing electric drums and you guys all had your own instruments. 00:01:31.762 --> 00:01:35.690 I think the first time we played together was in that room. 00:01:36.243 --> 00:01:40.436 -It didn't feel like we were playing explosive sounds at first. -That's true. 00:01:40.715 --> 00:01:44.715 When we went into the studio and started playing, 00:01:44.865 --> 00:01:47.225 we didn't know how to use amps either. 00:01:47.225 --> 00:01:49.230 We set all of the volumes at 12. 00:01:49.230 --> 00:01:50.576 We did. 00:01:51.448 --> 00:01:58.476 That's because we thought it'd be good for a band to make super powerful sounds. 00:01:58.587 --> 00:02:06.367 It felt good the first time we made really powerful sounds. 00:02:06.507 --> 00:02:07.324 For sure. 00:02:07.548 --> 00:02:13.545 The instruments were so loud that they were drowning out the mics. 00:02:13.622 --> 00:02:17.932 -It also took forever to set things up. -It did. 00:02:18.447 --> 00:02:24.963 At the time, there was a whiteboard in the studio, 00:02:25.105 --> 00:02:29.315 and I think we started off by writing the name of the band on it. 00:02:29.315 --> 00:02:30.235 We did do that! 00:02:31.015 --> 00:02:32.235 Things like that were a lot of fun. 00:02:32.235 --> 00:02:36.215 -Like, "Ah, we're a band." -It really set in. 00:02:36.254 --> 00:02:42.574 It didn't matter if we weren't good at playing loud sounds-- 00:02:42.804 --> 00:02:48.979 it was like we had what we needed to be a cool band. 00:02:49.180 --> 00:02:51.220 -It made us happy, at any rate. -Yeah. 00:02:52.128 --> 00:02:54.837 We talked a little about it when we were introducing what a guitar is, 00:02:54.837 --> 00:02:58.067 but you're only taking in things when you're starting out, 00:02:58.067 --> 00:03:02.207 so you don't feel like you can't do things. 00:03:02.412 --> 00:03:04.524 -You don't know about them. -Yeah. 00:03:04.640 --> 00:03:10.785 For us it was like, "If we can just play one song from start to finish, we've basically got it." 00:03:11.002 --> 00:03:13.792 That alone felt like a sense of accomplishment, which was awesome. 00:03:13.792 --> 00:03:16.732 -I think it's very important to feel that way. -It is. 00:03:16.732 --> 00:03:22.452 It's like we could keep going because of that. 00:03:22.470 --> 00:03:25.609 Like, "Instruments are so cool and so much fun!" 00:03:26.184 --> 00:03:30.667 It's really motivating to see your band members working hard. 00:03:31.605 --> 00:03:39.185 Getting to that point is one of the great things about being a band. 00:03:39.448 --> 00:03:43.448 There continue to be many videos like these released online, 00:03:43.448 --> 00:03:46.458 so there are also a lot of environments in which you can practice solo. 00:03:46.517 --> 00:03:51.880 But since you're working this hard in the first place, we'd like you to try putting together a band if possible. 00:03:52.285 --> 00:03:54.421 Over the past four volumes, 00:03:54.421 --> 00:03:59.211 we've introduced all kinds of guitars and basses. 00:03:59.422 --> 00:04:06.089 We can't introduce any drums since Fender doesn't make drums, 00:04:06.134 --> 00:04:11.417 but we do have a song that RINA plays guitar on. 00:04:11.417 --> 00:04:11.957 Yes. 00:04:11.982 --> 00:04:14.852 -You like guitars, don't you? -I love them! 00:04:14.971 --> 00:04:19.074 We have a song called "Oyasumi" that I wrote the lyrics and music for, 00:04:19.074 --> 00:04:21.694 and which I also do lead vocals on. 00:04:21.806 --> 00:04:25.116 It's a song that we only play during very special times. 00:04:25.183 --> 00:04:32.036 So, I basically only practice guitar when we put that song in a setlist. 00:04:32.177 --> 00:04:34.134 But I love the guitar, 00:04:34.274 --> 00:04:38.793 and I love watching guitarists when I attend concerts. 00:04:38.920 --> 00:04:39.897 I really like the guitar. 00:04:39.897 --> 00:04:42.767 -You've always said that. -I have. 00:04:43.199 --> 00:04:48.930 They're just so cool, and you do admire what you can't do. 00:04:49.288 --> 00:04:56.468 To put it simply, it's so cool when powerful sounds are played. 00:04:56.468 --> 00:04:59.541 It feels like you go numb when you hear it. 00:05:00.004 --> 00:05:05.594 What made you want to play the guitar for "Oyasumi"? 00:05:06.069 --> 00:05:08.079 When the song was made, 00:05:08.430 --> 00:05:16.335 I was to be the one to sing it and would have more of a spotlight on me, 00:05:16.538 --> 00:05:21.315 so to follow through with that, the four of us would play stringed instruments-- 00:05:21.483 --> 00:05:28.353 We talked about how it'd be interesting to have a song where the four of us would stand at the front of the stage. 00:05:28.707 --> 00:05:33.422 I didn't know if I could do it since I never played the guitar before, 00:05:33.422 --> 00:05:37.171 but I thought I should try it since the opportunity came along. 00:05:37.201 --> 00:05:40.772 Completing that song was a big factor. 00:05:41.277 --> 00:05:44.810 We've only played it a handful of times live, 00:05:44.953 --> 00:05:49.877 so when RINA comes out from her drum set, 00:05:49.877 --> 00:05:52.821 the audience is like, "Ah, maybe they'll play that song." 00:05:52.821 --> 00:05:55.321 This song has that excitement to it, 00:05:55.321 --> 00:05:58.576 and it's also a special song. 00:05:58.747 --> 00:06:03.337 -There are a lot of guitars behind us today. -It's awesome. 00:06:03.592 --> 00:06:09.108 -RINA, which guitar do you like? -I can choose one? -Yes. 00:06:10.054 --> 00:06:16.284 The guitar that I own is also a Telecaster. 00:06:16.933 --> 00:06:21.423 I really like the colors of these two behind me. 00:06:21.677 --> 00:06:24.929 They're very cute and retro. 00:06:25.222 --> 00:06:28.693 -They're cool. -Right? I like these two in particular. 00:06:29.158 --> 00:06:37.938 Appearance is very important when choosing which guitar to go with. 00:06:37.963 --> 00:06:44.383 -It is important since you don't know anything at first. -You're not knowledgeable sound-wise at all at first, 00:06:44.511 --> 00:06:47.819 so it's completely fine to start off being like, 00:06:47.819 --> 00:06:54.094 "This looks cool and I really like it." 00:06:54.094 --> 00:06:57.302 That's what we've been saying in these videos. 00:06:57.410 --> 00:06:58.395 Sounds good. 00:06:58.646 --> 00:07:02.552 I'm holding one of the guitars I chose earlier. 00:07:02.552 --> 00:07:05.562 -It's cute. -Right? It really is. 00:07:05.819 --> 00:07:07.426 -It looks a bit retro. -If you look closely... 00:07:07.426 --> 00:07:10.241 Yeah, it looks a little different. 00:07:10.732 --> 00:07:14.081 -It has a nice luster. -Does it have a pearl finish on the back? 00:07:14.651 --> 00:07:16.821 Yeah, I think it might have some pearl in it. 00:07:17.968 --> 00:07:19.698 -It's pretty. -It also has binding on it. 00:07:19.698 --> 00:07:20.845 So cute. 00:07:20.947 --> 00:07:22.008 I like it. 00:07:22.702 --> 00:07:25.938 Since the four of us are here, 00:07:25.938 --> 00:07:29.149 let's play some music. 00:07:29.149 --> 00:07:31.506 -Sounds good. -So... 00:07:32.210 --> 00:07:35.420 There's only one thing to do when a band gets together. 00:07:35.481 --> 00:07:38.591 But since we don't have a drum set today, 00:07:38.591 --> 00:07:42.201 we've brought a cahon along instead. 00:07:42.552 --> 00:07:46.662 It's perfect to play in an acoustic setting. 00:07:46.777 --> 00:07:52.887 We've been playing acoustic arrangements at recent concerts too, 00:07:52.887 --> 00:07:56.532 so today we'll be performing with that same kind of atmosphere. 00:07:58.305 --> 00:08:04.930 The four of us will be playing our song "eternal." 00:08:05.033 --> 00:08:08.523 First, what's the rhythm on the cajon like? 00:08:08.523 --> 00:08:11.573 It's a simple 8-beat. 00:08:11.573 --> 00:08:13.126 -Is it okay to try it out? -Yeah. 00:08:20.203 --> 00:08:22.220 That's basically what it is. 00:08:22.337 --> 00:08:24.993 And as for the bass... 00:08:24.993 --> 00:08:27.073 Just like the cajon... 00:08:38.008 --> 00:08:40.269 That's what it's like. 00:08:40.400 --> 00:08:45.404 And I play simple chords. 00:08:51.576 --> 00:08:55.611 Those are the chords I play. 00:08:55.769 --> 00:08:57.148 And on top of that... 00:08:58.031 --> 00:08:59.996 I do single note arpeggios. 00:09:08.793 --> 00:09:10.693 That's what I'll play. 00:09:10.861 --> 00:09:14.579 All of those make up the song, 00:09:14.579 --> 00:09:17.157 so all four of us will be playing those together. 00:09:17.260 --> 00:09:22.183 Since this is the last volume, I'll add vocals to make it special. 00:09:23.262 --> 00:09:24.595 This is "eternal." 00:09:28.258 --> 00:09:33.233 ♪ Emitting a dazzling light ♪ 00:09:33.237 --> 00:09:37.920 ♪ A shower of love pours down ♪ 00:09:38.176 --> 00:09:42.923 ♪ Please, set your heart free ♪ 00:09:42.923 --> 00:09:51.188 ♪ Reach for a gentle world ♪ 00:10:00.513 --> 00:10:02.995 That was "eternal." 00:10:03.510 --> 00:10:07.126 That was an acoustic arrangement of it. 00:10:07.191 --> 00:10:08.182 How was it? 00:10:08.702 --> 00:10:18.562 I hope you can feel the delight of overlapping band sounds within a short period of time. 00:10:19.203 --> 00:10:26.103 In this series we did videos featuring two guitars, and one guitar and one bass, 00:10:26.160 --> 00:10:30.973 but when rhythm is involved, it gives it a completely different feel. 00:10:31.253 --> 00:10:37.294 I hope this conveyed how fun it is to be a band. 00:10:37.324 --> 00:10:38.877 How was it? 00:10:39.420 --> 00:10:42.055 MAMI made the first appearance. 00:10:43.489 --> 00:10:51.032 It really was informative for us too, being people who learned how to play the guitar from scratch, 00:10:51.307 --> 00:10:57.752 and getting the band together in this video gives this series a feeling of closure. 00:10:57.818 --> 00:10:59.732 It was a lot of fun. 00:11:00.096 --> 00:11:05.132 TOMO talked about the bass in detail. 00:11:05.274 --> 00:11:10.269 For us as well, there are things that you understand by putting them into words again. 00:11:10.269 --> 00:11:11.925 There are a lot of those. 00:11:11.925 --> 00:11:17.272 It was also refreshing to look back on Fender's history. 00:11:17.272 --> 00:11:22.226 and since we don't usually talk about these things more than once, 00:11:22.226 --> 00:11:24.437 this was fun to do. 00:11:24.556 --> 00:11:30.666 So, please look back on these videos and find some like-minded friends. 00:11:30.829 --> 00:11:40.010 Find a bassist, guitarist, and drummer and play some music together as a band. 00:11:40.236 --> 00:11:44.448 That's all for "Start Your Journey!" 00:11:44.880 --> 00:11:50.725 This has been SCANDAL's vocalist HARUNA, bassist TOMOMI, guitarist MAMI, and drummer RINA. 00:11:50.961 --> 00:11:52.452 Bye bye! 00:11:52.597 --> 00:11:54.022 See you later!