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PassCode released a new EP "GROUNDSWELL ep." on June 22 following "REVERBERATE ep." This interview is divided into two parts, and in the first part, I asked him to talk about the contents of the work.
[Read the first part] PassCode talks about the essence of the group shown in "GROUNDSWELL ep.
" The members reveal their thoughts on the new PassCode live that they are trying to build. He also talked about his enthusiasm for his first US tour.
[See photos] PassCode members
―I would like to ask about the tour you are currently doing. At first, I thought that this tour "REVERBERATE Plus Tour 2023" would be just fun, but that's not the case at all. In the midst of various changes, I think it will be quite difficult to recreate the form of PassCode again. Before the Sendai performance on the first day of the tour, Minami-san said something like "I'm just looking forward to it".
Minami Yes, since I became a member, I've been doing PassCode lives for almost two years now, and I feel like the average score for live performances has gone up, so I've become less worried about live performances. I was really looking forward to this tour, but at the same time I was worried that there would be no problems. After all, I think PassCode is a group that has overcome some sort of trial and become stronger, so I wondered what would happen if we didn't have that. Of course, I was very excited about the live.
-Yes Yes.
Minami: I've always thought that the good thing about PassCode is that it has a mix of music fans, even before the coronavirus crisis. Thought it was. At that time, the corona disaster began, and when I saw people who had never been to the live house before the corona disaster came to the live and started to like PassCode's music, that person I didn't want to leave us behind. It's hard to put into words, but it's really unkind to say, "PassCode is this kind of group, so please support us." hand. That's why, when I started this tour, I thought that I had to create a live where people who like the excitement of live houses and people who want to see live performances can coexist, and that's the theme of this tour. Become.
- That's certainly what it's about.
Minami: Well, it's not easy to explain each and every thing, and I know it's easier to just say, "Do whatever you want," and it won't provoke that much antipathy, but take everyone along. It would be great if we could have a live where PassCode can move forward again. Already recently, the results of building PassCode again with everyone are gradually coming out. However, I don't think it's possible to create a new PassCode live style right away. I want to make it.
Pursuing live performances that everyone can enjoy
- A few years ago, I think Minami-san said, "I don't want to stop the live performances by paying attention to the audience", but why is it possible now? do you think
Minami: Because I've come to think that it's okay to be hated. In the past, I used to get very sad when people criticized me, but now I think, ``What's going to be a plus for PassCode is a plus for me.'' At that time, even if I was told something or criticized, I know that if I choose the best for PassCode's situation and guide everyone properly, that kind of criticism will disappear, so I think more than before. easier to say. I used to be a child, so I was easily hurt. I'm very sensitive (laughs).
― Yes yes (laughs).
Minami: That's why I took everyone's opinions seriously and was depressed, but now I'm accepting them wholeheartedly and softly. "Oh, that's another way of thinking," he said. In that way, it became very easy when I started to move while keeping in mind that "it is impossible to get through all the opinions". You've grown up. Why are you already 27? (laughs)
―I think it would be nice if the audience didn't have to be divided into areas when rebuilding the floor from scratch.
Minami: Well, I don't want to do it if possible. However, the most difficult thing is that each other takes a break. If more and more people say that they really want us to divide the area, I wonder if we have to do that.
-I don't like it.
Minami. I'm one of them too. I've always thought so even before the corona crisis, but even if the place where you can see it is on the edge, it's just one opinion that I'd be happy if there was a zone like that, so it's difficult. I am thinking.
-What do you think about Mr. Minami's story?
Ogami: It's the same. Similar to Honma. I only wish for one thing. All I want is for everyone to enjoy it, so it might be difficult... Well, even if I say it's difficult, I think it's easy if everyone who comes to see the live enjoys it.
Arima: Compassion is important.
Ogami Yes, that's right. I hope you think, "Let's have fun together, you and I." I think there are various ways of looking at it, but I want everyone to be able to enjoy it... but that's difficult...
Minami
―I think PassCode is creating a new culture right now. The metal scene is like this, the punk scene is like this, idols are like this, J-pop is like this, and PassCode doesn't fit perfectly. That's why PassCode has PassCode's way of thinking, and we are trying to stick to the best way that comes from it. It's really hard because there's no other scene with the same shape, but the four of us have to educate the audience from scratch. If we don't neglect that, we'll surely be able to create a form of PassCode, and I feel that this form will spread to other groups as well.
Minami PassCode has always been that kind of group. I received a lot of negative opinions when I first started doing things one by one, such as the tune, how I see live performances, and the MCs I talk about, but now it's become more commonplace. I think so. Besides, I don't think giving up on Hina-chan's saying "everyone is having fun" isn't something that people on stage do.
I 've been able to take on all sorts of unconventional things
—I've been on this tour all the time, and I've seen everything from the front to the back of the stage, but this time the atmosphere in the backyard was really good, and that's it. seems to have a positive effect on performance. Before the live at Zepp Haneda on May 28th, I was talking to other staff members about how the atmosphere was really good, and that was reflected in the live as well. Did anything change?
Minami I'm surprisingly naive. For the past few years, I've been thinking that my tension doesn't affect the atmosphere of that day's live. Then I think that there is a conscious effort to make it brighter.
-Yes Yes.
Minami: Also, on this tour, we'll be able to sing along with the audience and get excited. Recently, I've noticed that suddenly giving the band members the opportunity to start singing, and relying on someone else to do things that I usually do by myself can improve the overall atmosphere. That's why I don't really think about ``I have to do this here,'' but I try to be free and have fun.
―Part of that is giving the audience their own smartphones during the live to have them record the stage on video, and to set things up like happenings.
Minami Yes. I've been to many live performances since the current situation, but the live performances where the people on stage look like they're having fun are the most fun. The power of that atmosphere is not only for the members, but by involving the band members and everyone else in the team, it becomes even greater. I think that if we can do it, we can create a sense of unity, and I think that the audience will want to participate more in our live performances, so this time we are creating the atmosphere with that in mind.
―I think that method is quite addictive.
Minami. However, I think it would be fine if we did a one-man show like this time, but I also want to do a live with a bit of excitement, so if that happens, I'll have to do a band-to-band match, so I want to do more live shows than ever before, I want to do more live shows. .
―Even so, handing smartphones to spectators is amazing. If you just take it and run away, it's over.
Minami: But when I did a talk event before, I even said my cell phone PIN, but there's nothing wrong with being seen, so I think it's fine if you do whatever you want. Also, even if someone tries to take it as it is, the fans around me will probably stop it, and we have a relationship of trust, so it's okay.
―Is there something that broke off in Minami-san?
Minami Hmm... Before the current line-up, I thought it was my role to guide them so that they could complete the live, but with the change in the line-up, my way of doing things has changed, and the group's live performances have changed. There are some things that have changed in the way I do things, and in that situation, I started to think more about myself. Also, even if I'm a little unreasonable, I can think, "Well, I wonder if it's okay."
-I think it's great.
Minami. It feels like it's live.
-oh yeah. Also, there are some parts that have become a team that can tolerate such unreasonable things.
Minami Yes. Not only the members, but also the band, the staff, and the fans all seem to have become accustomed to the form of <PassCode>.
For the first US tour
- Well, PassCode's first US tour has been announced.
Minami PassCode is a group that often receives a lot of comments from overseas on YouTube, and there are a lot of comments and DMs from overseas on Instagram, and people from various countries say, "I want you to come to your country." You are giving me Even if you live in Japan, I think it's a great pleasure to have an artist you like come to your hometown and perform at a live house. In fact, I was very happy when my favorite artist came to my hometown. But if it's a distance that you can travel in Japan, you can do it if you work hard, but from an overseas perspective, it's quite difficult to come to Japan, isn't it? That's why, by going abroad and performing live, we can finally show PassCode to the people who have been waiting for us for so long, and I'm happy to realize that the coronavirus has calmed down.
Takashima: I'm curious about how it will be popular overseas. I've only been to Taiwan and South Korea so far, but the excitement in Taiwan is amazing.
Ogami. I've been really looking forward to it lately. When I go abroad, the environment changes normally, so it's a bit scary, but I'm also looking forward to being in America for the first time in my life. I will give you When I saw it, I realized that people overseas are really hot! So when we actually go to that place, I think there might be more people with that kind of passion, and I feel the possibility, and I'm looking forward to it.
―Overseas people's reactions are much straighter than Japanese people's, so I think you'll get a lot more excited if you're exposed to that kind of heat.
Takashima: To be honest, I'm a bit worried, but I think it will be fun if we do a live.
Arima: If I provoke them, they'll go "Hoo!"
Minami: Well then, let's go and have them say "Huh!"
-I also studied English.
Minami Yes, I was thinking of studying abroad in front of the station.
Arima: But the people there want to hear Japanese.
―Then, let's learn the standard provocative words in English.
Arima Shrimp Buddy F*n Jump, it's okay!
@Hackers
[Read the first part] PassCode talks about the essence of the group shown in "GROUNDSWELL ep.
" The members reveal their thoughts on the new PassCode live that they are trying to build. He also talked about his enthusiasm for his first US tour.
[See photos] PassCode members
―I would like to ask about the tour you are currently doing. At first, I thought that this tour "REVERBERATE Plus Tour 2023" would be just fun, but that's not the case at all. In the midst of various changes, I think it will be quite difficult to recreate the form of PassCode again. Before the Sendai performance on the first day of the tour, Minami-san said something like "I'm just looking forward to it".
Minami Yes, since I became a member, I've been doing PassCode lives for almost two years now, and I feel like the average score for live performances has gone up, so I've become less worried about live performances. I was really looking forward to this tour, but at the same time I was worried that there would be no problems. After all, I think PassCode is a group that has overcome some sort of trial and become stronger, so I wondered what would happen if we didn't have that. Of course, I was very excited about the live.
-Yes Yes.
Minami: I've always thought that the good thing about PassCode is that it has a mix of music fans, even before the coronavirus crisis. Thought it was. At that time, the corona disaster began, and when I saw people who had never been to the live house before the corona disaster came to the live and started to like PassCode's music, that person I didn't want to leave us behind. It's hard to put into words, but it's really unkind to say, "PassCode is this kind of group, so please support us." hand. That's why, when I started this tour, I thought that I had to create a live where people who like the excitement of live houses and people who want to see live performances can coexist, and that's the theme of this tour. Become.
- That's certainly what it's about.
Minami: Well, it's not easy to explain each and every thing, and I know it's easier to just say, "Do whatever you want," and it won't provoke that much antipathy, but take everyone along. It would be great if we could have a live where PassCode can move forward again. Already recently, the results of building PassCode again with everyone are gradually coming out. However, I don't think it's possible to create a new PassCode live style right away. I want to make it.
Pursuing live performances that everyone can enjoy
- A few years ago, I think Minami-san said, "I don't want to stop the live performances by paying attention to the audience", but why is it possible now? do you think
Minami: Because I've come to think that it's okay to be hated. In the past, I used to get very sad when people criticized me, but now I think, ``What's going to be a plus for PassCode is a plus for me.'' At that time, even if I was told something or criticized, I know that if I choose the best for PassCode's situation and guide everyone properly, that kind of criticism will disappear, so I think more than before. easier to say. I used to be a child, so I was easily hurt. I'm very sensitive (laughs).
― Yes yes (laughs).
Minami: That's why I took everyone's opinions seriously and was depressed, but now I'm accepting them wholeheartedly and softly. "Oh, that's another way of thinking," he said. In that way, it became very easy when I started to move while keeping in mind that "it is impossible to get through all the opinions". You've grown up. Why are you already 27? (laughs)
―I think it would be nice if the audience didn't have to be divided into areas when rebuilding the floor from scratch.
Minami: Well, I don't want to do it if possible. However, the most difficult thing is that each other takes a break. If more and more people say that they really want us to divide the area, I wonder if we have to do that.
-I don't like it.
Minami. I'm one of them too. I've always thought so even before the corona crisis, but even if the place where you can see it is on the edge, it's just one opinion that I'd be happy if there was a zone like that, so it's difficult. I am thinking.
-What do you think about Mr. Minami's story?
Ogami: It's the same. Similar to Honma. I only wish for one thing. All I want is for everyone to enjoy it, so it might be difficult... Well, even if I say it's difficult, I think it's easy if everyone who comes to see the live enjoys it.
Arima: Compassion is important.
Ogami Yes, that's right. I hope you think, "Let's have fun together, you and I." I think there are various ways of looking at it, but I want everyone to be able to enjoy it... but that's difficult...
Minami
―I think PassCode is creating a new culture right now. The metal scene is like this, the punk scene is like this, idols are like this, J-pop is like this, and PassCode doesn't fit perfectly. That's why PassCode has PassCode's way of thinking, and we are trying to stick to the best way that comes from it. It's really hard because there's no other scene with the same shape, but the four of us have to educate the audience from scratch. If we don't neglect that, we'll surely be able to create a form of PassCode, and I feel that this form will spread to other groups as well.
Minami PassCode has always been that kind of group. I received a lot of negative opinions when I first started doing things one by one, such as the tune, how I see live performances, and the MCs I talk about, but now it's become more commonplace. I think so. Besides, I don't think giving up on Hina-chan's saying "everyone is having fun" isn't something that people on stage do.
I 've been able to take on all sorts of unconventional things
—I've been on this tour all the time, and I've seen everything from the front to the back of the stage, but this time the atmosphere in the backyard was really good, and that's it. seems to have a positive effect on performance. Before the live at Zepp Haneda on May 28th, I was talking to other staff members about how the atmosphere was really good, and that was reflected in the live as well. Did anything change?
Minami I'm surprisingly naive. For the past few years, I've been thinking that my tension doesn't affect the atmosphere of that day's live. Then I think that there is a conscious effort to make it brighter.
-Yes Yes.
Minami: Also, on this tour, we'll be able to sing along with the audience and get excited. Recently, I've noticed that suddenly giving the band members the opportunity to start singing, and relying on someone else to do things that I usually do by myself can improve the overall atmosphere. That's why I don't really think about ``I have to do this here,'' but I try to be free and have fun.
―Part of that is giving the audience their own smartphones during the live to have them record the stage on video, and to set things up like happenings.
Minami Yes. I've been to many live performances since the current situation, but the live performances where the people on stage look like they're having fun are the most fun. The power of that atmosphere is not only for the members, but by involving the band members and everyone else in the team, it becomes even greater. I think that if we can do it, we can create a sense of unity, and I think that the audience will want to participate more in our live performances, so this time we are creating the atmosphere with that in mind.
―I think that method is quite addictive.
Minami. However, I think it would be fine if we did a one-man show like this time, but I also want to do a live with a bit of excitement, so if that happens, I'll have to do a band-to-band match, so I want to do more live shows than ever before, I want to do more live shows. .
―Even so, handing smartphones to spectators is amazing. If you just take it and run away, it's over.
Minami: But when I did a talk event before, I even said my cell phone PIN, but there's nothing wrong with being seen, so I think it's fine if you do whatever you want. Also, even if someone tries to take it as it is, the fans around me will probably stop it, and we have a relationship of trust, so it's okay.
―Is there something that broke off in Minami-san?
Minami Hmm... Before the current line-up, I thought it was my role to guide them so that they could complete the live, but with the change in the line-up, my way of doing things has changed, and the group's live performances have changed. There are some things that have changed in the way I do things, and in that situation, I started to think more about myself. Also, even if I'm a little unreasonable, I can think, "Well, I wonder if it's okay."
-I think it's great.
Minami. It feels like it's live.
-oh yeah. Also, there are some parts that have become a team that can tolerate such unreasonable things.
Minami Yes. Not only the members, but also the band, the staff, and the fans all seem to have become accustomed to the form of <PassCode>.
For the first US tour
- Well, PassCode's first US tour has been announced.
Minami PassCode is a group that often receives a lot of comments from overseas on YouTube, and there are a lot of comments and DMs from overseas on Instagram, and people from various countries say, "I want you to come to your country." You are giving me Even if you live in Japan, I think it's a great pleasure to have an artist you like come to your hometown and perform at a live house. In fact, I was very happy when my favorite artist came to my hometown. But if it's a distance that you can travel in Japan, you can do it if you work hard, but from an overseas perspective, it's quite difficult to come to Japan, isn't it? That's why, by going abroad and performing live, we can finally show PassCode to the people who have been waiting for us for so long, and I'm happy to realize that the coronavirus has calmed down.
Takashima: I'm curious about how it will be popular overseas. I've only been to Taiwan and South Korea so far, but the excitement in Taiwan is amazing.
Ogami. I've been really looking forward to it lately. When I go abroad, the environment changes normally, so it's a bit scary, but I'm also looking forward to being in America for the first time in my life. I will give you When I saw it, I realized that people overseas are really hot! So when we actually go to that place, I think there might be more people with that kind of passion, and I feel the possibility, and I'm looking forward to it.
―Overseas people's reactions are much straighter than Japanese people's, so I think you'll get a lot more excited if you're exposed to that kind of heat.
Takashima: To be honest, I'm a bit worried, but I think it will be fun if we do a live.
Arima: If I provoke them, they'll go "Hoo!"
Minami: Well then, let's go and have them say "Huh!"
-I also studied English.
Minami Yes, I was thinking of studying abroad in front of the station.
Arima: But the people there want to hear Japanese.
―Then, let's learn the standard provocative words in English.
Arima Shrimp Buddy F*n Jump, it's okay!
@Hackers
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