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I think it's a lovely double cider.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e新作『Loco』からRichard Natto参加曲「Beach Baby Be Mine」が、ALOHA GOT SOULとのコラボで7インチ・リリース！カップリングにはALOHA GOT SOULのボスRoger BongによるREMIXを収録！\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- 作品紹介 -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHALFBYにとってのハワイって「逆サウダージ」な気がする。「郷愁」と訳されるその感情は、故郷を思って親しみと切なさを混ぜ込んだようなものでできている。それを逆だと感じるのは、自分の出自ではないはずの場所に「ロコ（地元）」を見出すような表現を彼の音楽に見るからだろう。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHALFBYのサンプリング、カットアップって観光写真に似てると思うことがある。狙い澄ました1枚もあるし、偶然に撮っていたスナップショットが大事な記録になることもある。ときどき、その写真に映り込んだ人と縁あって言葉を交わすようになることもあるよね。「ぼくはリチャード・ナット。歌を歌ってるんだ」ってその人が自己紹介して、2人の音楽が始まる。そんな妄想へとHALFBYの音楽は誘う。いいダンス・ミュージックは、身体と同じくらいハートに触るから、そういうことが起きやすい。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eリチャード・ナットは、ハワイのシンガー・ソングライター。1970年代にホール＆オーツあたりに憧れて友人と組んだデュオ、トーマ＆ナットでデビューした。赤ちゃんのお尻ジャケで知られ、今も静かに愛され続けるファースト・ソロ『Not Just Another Pretty Face』（1980／最高だから探して聴きなよ）は、もともとトーマ＆ナットのセカンドになるはずが、デュオ解消のためひとりで仕上げることになった作品。そのちょっとした淋しさが彼の甘い歌声をよりいっそうナイーヴに響かせた。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHALFBYのアルバムでひさしぶりにリチャード・ナットの歌声を聴いた。心地よいギターカッティング、甘酸っぱいコーラス、そして60歳は軽く超えているはずの彼の歌声に、あのナイーヴさがそのままあることに驚く。そして、抱きしめたくなる。HALFBYは、バウンスするトラックにゴージャスな生（なま）を惜しげもなく注ぎ込む。ALOHA GOT SOUL主宰のロジャー・ボンによるリミックスも、リチャードの声に永遠に宿る、憎めない惚れっぽさにフォーカスしていて素敵だ。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e渚の向こうにあるはずの世界を夢見ながらハワイで生き続けてきたロコボーイ、リチャードにもきっと「逆サウダージ」がずっとあるんだろう。そんな感覚が、このシングルに関わった全員にあると思うし、文字通りそれがグルーヴ（レコードの溝）になって刻まれた。愛すべきダブルサイダーだと思う。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e松永良平（リズム＆ペンシル）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"V002 - Aloha Got Soul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44017013489979,"sku":"EMF-104","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2334\/0739\/products\/beachbabybeminehalfby7-inchcover.jpg?v=1668767415"},{"product_id":"blank-check-fragments-ags-023","title":"blank check - fragments (AGS-023)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBedroom beat producer blank check collaborated with Honolulu's Aloha Got Soul and Tokyo's Grand Gallery to press a 6-song EP to 10\" vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed by Grand Gallery in Japan in a limited run of 300 copies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eループ・ミュージックを基本にしながらも、\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eトミー・ゲレロの世界観らにも通じる浮遊感のある、DUBを感じるインストルメンタルなサウンド、アーバンメロウ感はまさにオリジナル。まるで一本の短編映画のサウンドトラックの様。(Grand Gallery)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"While based on loop music, With a floating feeling that is similar to the world view of Tommy Guerrero, Instrumental sound that feels dub, The urban mellow feeling is exactly the original. 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Hawaiʻi’ Public Radio generously supported the recording through use of the station’s celebrated Atherton Performing Arts Studio, and Honolulu-based record label Aloha Got Soul, a champion of new music and rare reissues, partnered to bring the soundtrack to vinyl.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This inspiring opportunity marked our students’ first time participating in a recording session for film; an exhilarating experience that reinforces our mission to deeply connect young musicians with lifelong learning and relationships within the context of our islands’ cultures,” said HYS President and CEO, Randy Wong. “We are grateful to ʻOhina for joining us in prioritization of music as another tool for storytelling; a lens through which we can learn from, and understand each other. 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