Tota, a singer-songwriter who was born in the 2000s and plays bedroom pop music, performed in Tokyo on October 4th at Shibuya WWW X for her Live Tour 2024 “bloomin’ page 2”. Before the performance. What caught my attention on stage was the familiar bedside lamp. And there were handmade flowers in vases, hinting at the day’s theme.
After 7pm, the four band members appeared on stage and greeted the audience with handclaps. It starts with the upper tune “Push”, which is driven by a danceable beat. From the first song, he grasped the audience’s mood and created enthusiasm. The stage was lively and fun in a good way, with the experience of performing at rock festivals showing great growth in live performance.
“Everyone, will you show me your love?” and the song goes to the popular tune “Unrequited Dependency.” “Everyone in Tokyo, if I say, “Hey, hey, love me!”, would you love me back?” he asked, stirring the audience into a state of co-dependence.
“Although it’s already autumn, we’re going to play some summer songs!” The band continued with popular live songs such as “Blue Hawaii,” a sad yet frantic guitar pop tune, and then “Ashita Tenki.” There is an indescribable sense of freedom as you sing songs that you would otherwise be holed up at home to a large audience. The subtleties of the delicate youthful mind are sublimated into the naked.
“Nice to meet you again, it’s Tota! Thank you very much for coming to “bloomin’ page 2”. The title “bloomin’” was the name I gave to my first one-man live a year ago. It’s called Hana ga Saku. This is the English meaning.The smiles on everyone’s faces from the Shibuya WWW So, the language of flowers is change, curiosity, and not cheating.This time, I would like to share with you all the things that have changed in me since my first one-man live performance. I thought I’d give it a try, so I decided to do it as a theme. Enjoy your day!”
And then the dramatic “Rose Flower Page 2″ is sung. The picture postcards handed out at the entrance had the lyrics of the song written on the handwritten illustrations. It is a treasure-like number whose story is updated with each important performance. “Right-hand nails” with a soft atmosphere. “Camera Roll” depicts pale images in sepia tones. In addition, the new song “Aruku” delivers a gentle song that feels like a nursery rhyme and is close to the warmth of everyday life. In the middle of the performance, the keyboardist and pop duo perform an open “Tota” with big smiles.
Here, we introduce the band members. A soulful and city pop session will be held, asking each of them about their favorite autumn flavors. Next, they excited the floor with their energetic funk new song “agenai.”
The momentum is unstoppable. “Himekuri” has a strong rock beat, and “Sekai Sekai” is an emotional song that depicts the struggles of youth. At the end, the rising star “Tota”‘s evolution is confirmed with confidence as he passionately shouts out his determination four times in a loud voice as if he is praying, “The day will bear fruit!!!” Next is the rockin’ song “Koukai no Saki.” “I’m going to play a song that hasn’t been released!” and sings the catchy “Detour” with a melodic piano phrase.
“It’s almost the end. I usually write songs alone at home. When I write songs, I’m basically alone. I face myself and think about what I want to write. By having the opportunity to sing in front of everyone, I felt that what I thought were my own words resonated with me.I am happy that I was able to realize that I am not alone. “This is a day to commemorate how much we have changed in one year. I hope to continue to change. Please come and see me again!” On to “Transpose,” a unique pop song with a high resolution that feels like being showered with sound images. The feeling of elation continued to rise, and the heavy gospel development that expanded towards the end was heart-warming.
And then there’s “Spinning,” which is the representative song that made “Tota” known nationwide because of the sound of drops mixing with noise as it is in the sequence. A number that sings and spins life with everyone. A rock tune in which all conflicts are released in the chorus. I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks this is a number that should become a national hit song.
In fact, aren’t there many listeners who were saved by this song?
“Thank you very much for today! This is really, really the last song. It’s a song I made for today. To commemorate the new page, I want to sing this song with everyone. Please listen to it, “〇〇anniversary. ”! ” and plays an aura of upper guitar pop. There is no encore at Tota’s live performance. It was a night where they ran through all 16 songs with all their might, openly singing and weaving memories and records from each day.
“Thank you very much! Let’s meet again at the next “page” (*meaning live)” and “Tota” leaves. The light from the bedside lamp left on the stage suddenly goes out and the show ends. The endless applause showed the audience’s high level of enthusiasm.
In addition, Tota will release a new song “Aruku” on October 9th. The song was written as the image song for the new game “Over Field” by NetEase Games. As we walk the long road, we meet many people, pass by many people, repeat momentary contact and eternal parting, and gradually learn about ourselves. The sound effects scattered throughout and the words written as if reminiscing about the promenade are set to the tune of strings, creating a beautiful scene. The result is a world-wide pop number that makes you want to walk out into town.
Please keep an eye on our future activities.
Text: Fukuryu (Music Concierge)
photo by Kana Tarumi
set list
01 Press
02 One-sided dependence
03 Blue Hawaii
04 Tomorrow
05 Rose flower_page2
06 Right hand nail
07 Camera roll
08 Aruku (new song)
09 agenai (new song)
10 days
11 The world
12 In front of this place
13 Detour (new song)
14 Transpose
15 Spinning
16 〇〇anniversary (new song)
Tota “Aruku”
Distribution release on Wednesday, October 9th
Tota “Arku” distribution link
Tota comment
When creating this song, I arranged the words as if I were reminiscing about my daily walks. As we walk on long roads, we meet and pass many people. I feel like I’m getting to know myself little by little, repeating momentary contact and eternal parting. I’m glad that you were able to touch this song and me, even if just for a moment, on the long walk. I’m sure I’ll continue to compare myself to people who don’t know where I’m going, but I’ll sing about not comparing myself, but even though I keep telling myself, I hope that someday things will turn out the way I want them to. Even if it gets longer.
Overview of the game “Open Space: Over Field”
“Over Field” is an RPG that allows players to freely explore a miniature world that mimics the real world. What’s especially noteworthy is the visuals, not only the character designs but also the screen during play, which is expressed with beautiful graphics that make you feel as if you’ve stepped into an animated movie.
In this game, players belong to a research institution called “Rotola Laboratory” and explore the mysterious and mysterious space “Overfield.” At Overfield, a mysterious miniature world unfolds, with teacups over 10 meters high and buildings only a few millimeters wide.
As the leader of an exploration unit, the player cooperates with unique “salvagers” and approaches the mysteries of Overfield while fighting enemies, collecting items, and challenging mini-games such as solving puzzles. go.
Title Open space: Over Field
Genre: A detailed and beautiful exploration RPG.
Compatible devices iOS/Android and PC
Price: Free (item charge method)
Official websitehttps://www.kaihoukukan-overfield.jp/
official xhttps://twitter.com/OverFieldJP
RPG “Open Space: Over Field” Teaser PV
Live information
GFEST.2024
October 12th (Sat) @ Gunma Prefecture G Messe Gunma
Tota, Daoko “One-sided dependence (ESME MORI Remix)”
Distribution release on Wednesday, September 11th
Tota, Daoko “One-sided dependence (ESME MORI Remix)” distribution link
https://lnk.to/tota_Daoko_Remix
[BEHIND THE SCENE]Single dependence (ESME MORI Remix) / Tota, Daoko
Digital single “Himekuri”
Tota “Daily” distribution link
Tota “Himekuri” music video
Digital single “Katai Depen”
Tota “One-sided dependence” distribution link
Tota “One Dependency” Music Video
Digital single “Transpose”
Tota “Transpose” distribution link
Tota “Transpose” music video
Artist information
Official YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@tota_3470
Official X:https://twitter.com/tota_3470
Official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tota_3470
Official TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tota_3470
Tota – Profile
Started activities in 2021.
When you listen to this collection of songs, you can feel the range of sounds from the lyrical worldview and organic band sound to digital ambient. It is characterized by lyrics that are full of unusual figurative expressions and word play, and a clear singing voice that easily fits the ear.
In addition to writing songs using DTM, he also supervises the sound arrangement himself, and the variety of musical expressions born from a production style that incorporates the trends of next-generation bedroom artists has a high appeal to listeners from Generation Z and beyond. It’s hidden.
The representative song “Spinning” has been streamed more than 80 million times, and has dominated various charts, including the No. 1 spot on Billboard Japan Heatseekers Songs for 5 consecutive weeks, and has won the LINE MUSIC Trend Award, which is given to songs that attract attention in 2023. Awarded. In April 2023, he appeared on the popular YouTube channel “THE FIRST TAKE”, and in August he also appeared on SUMMER SONIC 2023.
Live activities will begin in earnest in 2024. Appearing at large festivals all over the country such as ARABAKI ROCK FEST, VIVA LA ROCK, JAPAN JAM, JOIN ALIVE!
