水色赤
(Mizuiroaka)
Since Michiru and Akihito answered all the questions in Japanese but also in English, the answers were left exactly as they were sent to us in order to maintain the original character of the interview.
"Music makes me feel happy, even when I'm going through hard times."
(Akihito)
Please introduce yourself briefly and tell us something about your role within the band.
・I am in charge of the vocal and bass of a band called "Mizuiroaka", which is not bound by any genre. Michiru)
・my name is Akihito. I'm a man living in Okayama prefecture, Japan. I'm in a band called Mizuiroaka. I am the guitarist in the band.
currently, Mizuiroaka is Belonging to the entertainment agency called ”Bintaro Yamaguchi´s Turtle company”
(※Bintaro Yamaguchi is a folklorist and Japan's most famous occult researcher and TV celebrity in japan.) -(Akihito)
When and why did you become a musician? Was there a decisive moment in your life?
・I started the band about 15 years ago. I couldn't play any instruments, but I wanted to be a singer since I was a kid, so I sang songs. Michiru)
・I've loved rock music since I was a kid. I don't remember exactly what happened.-(Akihito)
How did you come up with the name of the band and what does it mean?
・My favorite colors were "red" and "light blue", so "light blue red".
It became 「Mizuiroaka」 in Japanese. "Red" is the color of blood. "Light blue" is the color of sweat and tears. Michiru)
What inspires you to make music?
・I basically watch movies and stories and turn that emotion into music. Michiru)
・Film, literature, and traditional arts.-(Akihito)
Which bands are your idols ( if you have idols )?
・I have a little admiration for "Akihito", a band called "Mizuiroaka". Maybe. Michiru)
・Currently, there are no bands that I longing.
As for German bands, I love "HARA-KEE-REES" and "THE Lords".
I don't get the meaning of those lyrics but I like those sound .sorry. -(Akihito)
What would you do professionally if you had not become a musician?
・A circus troupe! Anyway, I want to do entertainment! Butoh is also good! Michiru)
・people who withdraw from society .haha,-(Akihito)
What was the best / worst moment in your years as a musician?
・The good thing is that there is now! What was wrong ... I can't think of anything in particular. Michiru)
・The good thing is that there are people who like our music. There's nothing bad about it. Music makes me feel happy, even when I'm going through hard times. -(Akihito)
What kind of music do you listen to privately?
・I don't listen to much music, but I like nursery rhymes and folk music. Michiru)
・Old Film Music.-(Akihito)
・I don't listen to much music, but I like nursery rhymes and folk music. Michiru)
Do you spend time together outside of musical activities?
・Members always act with me. Michiru)
・Yes! I think it is very meaningful to share things with members.-(Akihito)
What should never be missing from your fridge?
・It's rice for cats. The best!! Michiru)
・something good to eat while one is drinking alcoholic beverages.(-akihito)