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Hajime Kikuchi

Composer and arranger of "Gleeing Sky."

Additional information
Shuixian 10th Anniversary Anthology PostComposer of the 37th track on the 2016 physical original soundtrack
Shuixian 10th Anniversary Anthology Post2016 Physical Original Soundtrack 37 Arrangement
Shuixian 2 position2014 original work + second generation original theme Narcissus, composer
Shuixian 10th Anniversary Anthology PostComposer of the vocal album version of 'Narcissus ~If There Were a Tomorrow~ (SDCR-0031)'
Shuixian 10th Anniversary Anthology PostArranged for the vocal album version of 'Narcissus ~If There Were a Tomorrow~ (SDCR-0031)'
ISLAND positionStandard Game Soundtrack Composer
ISLAND positionOriginal game vocal song, composer
ISLAND positionOriginal game vocal arrangement

Participated in works

The song is performed by eufonius, with lyrics by riya; Hajime Kikuchi composed and arranged the music, credited to the PSP soundtrack of 'Sunflower' and the Vita version theme song.

Produced related to the 10th anniversary anthology of Narcissus

Hajime Kikuchi credited himself as the composer for the 37th physical soundtrack of 2016. Hajime Kikuchi credited the arrangement for track 37 on the 2016 physical original soundtrack. On the album version of Hajime Kikuchi's "Narcissus ~If There Is a Tomorrow~ Vocal Album (SDCR-0031)," he is credited as composer. He was credited as the arranger on the album version of Hajime Kikuchi's "Narcissus ~If There Is Tomorrow~ Vocal Album (SDCR-0031)."

Developments related to Narcissus 2

Hajime Kikuchi credited the composer for the 2014 original + second generation original soundtrack theme Narcissus.

ISLAND-related productions

Hajime Kikuchi credited the standard game original soundtrack and composed the song for "ISLAND." Hajime Kikuchi credited the original game vocals and composer for "ISLAND." Hajime Kikuchi credited the original vocal song for the game on "ISLAND" and arranged it.

Collaboration with Riya

After publishing a song on Riya, they met, and the two formed EUFONIUS. The label profile lists him as a music production member for the group, distinguishing him from Riya's vocal role.

The positions of vocals and accompaniment parts

In a 2016 interview, Hajime Kikuchi explained that he first arranged the rhythm, letting the bass occupy the midrange beneath riya's higher vocals, then decorated it with string lines; Synthesizers are used as accents or editing.

Produced by DSD in 2016

The production of the four DSD tracks for "ソラフルハテ" was first recorded in Pro Tools using 32bit/96kHz multitracks, then mixed with analog equipment and mastered using Millennia NSEQ-2, and finally recorded as DSD 5.6MHz using the KORG MR-2000S.

Anticipated mixing and composing arrangements

In a 2014 interview, Hajime Kikuchi explained that he had anticipated mixing from the moment he composed and arranged the music, arranging instruments according to Riya's vocal range. The balance of strings, acoustic guitar, and piano all serves to clearly present the lead singer.

Transposing and connecting passages

Kikuchi used modulation to drive the passage and create a new climax. Melodies and chords may seem complex during the demo phase, but after arranging them, he handles the connections to smooth the development and form a complete song.

The musicians' personalities in collaborative recordings

Hajime Kikuchi usually first explains the arrangement to his collaborators using the score and overall imagery, then adjusts it during the performance. He values the musician's own performance; In the same interview, Riya also explained that vocal adjustments mostly focus on one or two emotional and detailed aspects.

Preservation of high-resolution mastering

Looking back, Hajime Kikuchi has been saving his works in 24bit/96kHz since his debut in 2004. Even though computers and some studios had limited processing power at the time, he still hoped to preserve high-resolution mastering; Since then, production equipment and distribution conditions have gradually improved.

Solar Full Haté's microphone choice

During the production of "Sorafu Hate," Hajime Kikuchi used Sanken CO100K in the vocal recordings of several songs, hoping to preserve riya's voice naturally and clearly. He also used this microphone for the top of the drum kit for sound pickup.

Arranged by track in 2011

When Kikuchi made "ROOP," he attempted an improvisational ensemble with looping phrases and emphasized the presence of the bass.

When arranging the ending theme song "Hoshi no Pals" for "Canvas3," Kikuchi intentionally chose a nostalgic synthesizer sound.

Riya wrote 'Kirihitoha' because the album was released in the fall; Kikuchi also centers on the sense of the seasons, making the music light, simple, and trendy.

Riya wrote her gratitude to listeners and supporters into her own composition, "Lull." Kikuchi uses simple, emotionally rich string arrangements to reveal the melodies' calm side.

Kikuchi conceived the opening theme "Kono Koe ga Tadatatarara" for "Canvas3" with a fresh and lively voice, incorporating programmed bass lines into the arrangement.

When producing the ending theme song 'From You to You' for 'Irotoridori no Sekai,' Kikuchi adopted a straightforward and youthful tone and invited an amateur bassist he met at a nearby bar to perform.

The orchestration and verses of the Canvas3 theme song

For "Kono Kono ga Taitara," Kikuchi minimized synthesizers, choosing piano, strings, and acoustic guitar, keeping the accompaniment thinner to highlight Riya's harmonies; At the end of the short version, there are specially arranged word formation and vocal phrases to highlight the characteristics of eufonius.

When creating the ending credits "Hoshi no Puls," he aimed to help players calm down from the game's afterglow, contrasting with the opening credits; The snare drum, drum machine timbre, and chorus half-tone modulation are used to capture the early animation ending credits and J-pop feel.

Material usage and lyrics commissioning for the theme song

Looking back in 2015, Kikuchi found that the client's images, script summaries, and even a single word could help him develop musical imagery; Reflectia and Idea were written quickly after receiving the materials. In the theme song, he also values grand developments and arranges attention-grabbing phrases.

When writing "Melody Melody," Kikuchi first came up with a melody to thank the supporters, then asked Riya to write lyrics in that direction.

Vocal invitation for 'Mirakolitto'

When producing 'Mirakolitto' for the 2016 'Sorafuruhate' segment, Kikuchi first created a demo inspired by a quirky carnival; Later, wanting to add a vocal style different from riya and leaning towards ethnic style, she emailed Haruka Shimotsuki. After agreeing, the other party participated in the recording.

Sense of Mastering Engineering

When producing the 2021 collaboration album "Sense of," Hajime Kikuchi unified the 48 and 96 kHz footage into 96 kHz, then captured it as DSD by analog equipment. In the final stage, he used the AVALON DESIGN AD2055 and replaced the EQ knob with a REQST product.

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