Serene state of mind

Toshiki Kadomatsu's commitment to his works was shown on a music show on Mar. 9.
(About him: See Jun. 16, 2007)

(Scene in Tokyo, Rehearsal for a concert)
Kadomatsu is on tour with bands organized with various members.
This time, the main members were three keyboardists -Toshiyuki Mori, Yoshihiro Tomonari, Shingo Kobayashi-
They are all old and trusted members of Kadomatsu's back-up band.
However, he made a lot of requests during the rehearsal -even about the tuning of the keyboard and piano.
And he told camera operators to film him unnoticed: He was thinking about the program in great detail.

(Scene in Sendai, before the concert)
He paid attention to the microphones of cameras filming the concert so that the video would show high realistic sensation.
And he operated sound mixer on stage by himself; real artisan spirit.
Song: You're My Only Shining Star

After the concert-
Kadomatsu was asked if the performance on this day was perfect, and answered it was no good.
He would never give himself full marks.
What does he need for the greatest concerts?
His answer was simple: Good songs and good performance. Great musicians, good public address, and good stage lightning, that's all.
-What makes him pay attention to the details of his every works?

(Scene in Tokyo, at a recording studio)
Kadomatsu was producing a new female singer.
He began to alter arrangement, from the drums and bass.
Long series of paying attention to the details of the sound -regardless whether the song is his or other singers.

After the recording, Kadomatsu told everyone in a sharp tone:
It's also important to imagine examples they like when they decide what to create.
However, although listening to the music they like is no problem, they should create something completely new.
For 27 years, Kadomatsu has performed together with great musicians he respects: Steve Gadd is one of them.
Since he has pursued music with originality, he wants younger generations to pursue their originality.

(Scene of recording of his radio program)
Kadomatsu was talking about the guitars.
The reason he talks about music on the radio with such a technical standpoint is:
Now fewer people are interested in how music is created or whose performance is good.
And there is a trend of dishing up music with computer and machinery.
He disagrees with such idea.
He wants more and more people to understand genuinely good music.

(Scene in his private studio)
Kadomatsu also has a passion for motion pictures, and he edits his own concert films.
He suggested to edit the concert film in Sapporo.

(Scene in Sapporo)
The hall was packed despite of heavy snow.
All they have to do was to perform to the full...
Song: Take You To The Sky High

After the concert-
Kadomatsu said that it was OK in the meantime.
But his smile showed more appreciation than what he said.
Then he edited the film.
What he focuses on when he edits concert films is: Expressing togetherness.
The film was finished- Song: Movin'
He has a dream about motion picture: Scouting new singers and actors by coupling film works and sound works.

Kadomatsu was asked about his title, and his answer was "What am I?"
As a singer-songwriter, a producer, a film creator, and a radio DJ, he cares about the great details of his every works.
But he doesn't care about his title.

Excuse me for long sentences.
I hope it describes Kadomatsu's commitment to his works that I couldn't describe enough on "Favorite". (See also Dec. 8, 2007)