レアな動画、ありがとうございます。 しかし、本田雅人の加入は結果的にスクェアのファンの裾野を広げたと思う。リズム隊の二人はプレイヤーとしてもコンポーザーとしても更に成長していった。 Thank you for the rare video. However, I think that the addition of Masato Honda has broadened the base of Square fans as a result. The two members of the rhythm section grew further as both players and composers.
全員ハンサムで素敵な人達。さらに才能もある。天は二物を与える。 All member are very handsome, and are nice guys. Furthermore,they have big talent. Heaven gave them two or three things.
*TRANSLATION* 0:11 Ito: "Dear our fans, how are you all doing? I'm sure you must be surprised to receive suddenly such a stiff speaking video, but I've actually decided to leave T-SQUARE at the end of this year. I haven't decided what I'm going to do specifically yet, but I've decited to I will live my life in New York. It has been my dream for the past few years. I've had a really great time over the past 12 years. A lot of things have happened. I've been surrounded by so many wonderful people, the members, staffs, and you the fans, and....so many things crossing my mind now, but I really want to thank you all. Well, even after I left, T-SQUARE will make a new album next year with new saxophone player. I'll introduce you later, the superb player, Honda-kun. Ando: "Yes. Ito: "He joins our team and T-SQUARE will continue to do the best, so I would like to ask you to continueing support of both T-SQUARE and Takeshi Ito. (read more in reply field)
2:02 Ito: "That's why... Ando: "That's why(he will leave).... It's very sad, but...how should I say...It't not because we had a quarrel. Not mean we don't want to play together anymore. I hope that everyone to keep watching Ito-san and T-SQUARE. I hope everyone to don't be negative, hope you all to think of it as a kind of evolution or cell division, and watch us from now on. So you will be able to enjoy T-SQUARE twice as much as before. So... You are embarrassing me(smiles)".
3:04 Ando: "Ito-san's dream to go to New York was not a sudden decision. Actually, since five or six years ago, he had been talking about wanting to live and learn in New York. Well, I don't know about other members' thinking, but I feel that I really...how can I say... it's up to each to decide what to do. I don't have the right to interfere, so when I heard this time from Ito-san, ...I didn't say 'don't leave(from T-SQUARE)' to him. We've known each other for 14 years, including our performance as amateurs, so I know him well. Although it was a great pity, I kind of gave up thinking that it was inevitable. It's kind of gave up. (smiles) Ito: "Yeah(smiles) Ando: "It can't be helped, can it?(smiles) Ito: "(smiles) Ando: "That's all.
4:14 Ando: "Okay, Sutoh-kun. Please send a message to fans. Sutoh: "Ah, well.... Anyway, Ito-san, thank you for all your work for long time. It's been 5 years since I joined, and during that time, you've taken care of me both working and private. I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused you. Ito: "(laughs) Sutoh: "Well, yes, Ito-san will be going solo from now on. I am youngest in SQUARE so it's sad I can't rely on big brother Ito-san anymore. But we will do our best to make up for you. So I would like to ask you to support both Takeshi Ito and T-SQUARE. Thank you again for you, Ito-san. 5:12 Noritake: "Well, I've been working with Ito-san for 5 years now... Well, a lot of things have happened... during the tour and more...there were a lot of.... When I think back now... there are so many fun memories.... As for his decision... We're both always trying to be positive...we will do so. I apologize for my poor words, but... we will do our best to keep up with Ito-san, so I hope you will continue to support us.
6:33 Izumi: "Oh, is it my turn? Everyone feeling bit sadness now but.... Well, in the 8 years since I joined, I've said a lot of cocky things to Ito-san, sometimes we've had fights, and sometimes I was given delicious meals. Everyone laughs. Izumi: "Sometimes he introduced me to a clothing store...there are so many memories. Well, I'll never forget March of 1982. I met Ito-san for the first time at a studio in Nakameguro, in the audition. He was really pleasant and I thought "What a cool guy..!", it seems like yesterday. The past 8 years are flashing in my mind. Now, to conclude, I would like to make two requests to you. To you who saying 'I don't care anymore about T-SQUARE without Takeshi Ito!'. And to you who saying 'I don't care anymore about former T-SQUARE Takeshi Ito!'. As Ando-san said earlier, I would like you to think your enjoyment has doubled and continue to support us. Please. Ando: "Okay. Ito: "As always, you speak very well. Izumi: "Thank you. I thought about this speech last night without sleeping. Everyone laughs.
7:50 Ito: "Well, you know, I want to say again that it's not mean quarrel or breakup with T-SQUARE. I'm very sorry for our fans, but I made this decision with positive mind. Having those thoughts, so I hope that everyone will understand. I really hope you to understand a new member will be joining T-SQUARE, so you will have a lot of fun in the future.
There's another interview, on "Voices of Element", where Keiji, Noritake and Sutoh mention something about that but I don't understand japanese. I know they mention something like after Honda's leaving, in 2004 they got together to play. I do thing it was about music styles and approaches that divert from T-Square. In onther worlds, a quarrel
@@musicloungeulsan I've seen the live stream but didn't pick up on anything specific. Should I look again for something specific? Thanks for the reply.
He actually participate in 1998 reunion. Then started to worked with T-Square since 2022 both of studio and live performance and participate in their 45th anniversary.