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INTERVIEW: Musician TK on Chainsaw Man and His “first death” Song
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Chainsaw Man is one of the biggest anime out right now. Toru Kitajima, a.k.a. TK from the rock band Ling tosite sigure, is behind the ending theme “first death.” An official music video for the song was released today, and to coincide with this, TK spoke with Otaku USA about writing the song, how he approaches composing music, and what he’d like Western fans to know about him. Check out the interview below and here is the single’s linkfire for your listening pleasure.
How did you get involved in doing one of the ending songs for Chainsaw Man?
When I first received the offer, I was very surprised. When I was writing the song, I didn’t know whether my song would be used, so I worked with some pressure. I think it’s really important for a tie-in song to have affinity and blend well with the anime work, so I wanted to write the song with all that I had to get this tie-in.
How do you think your song sets the right mood for Chainsaw Man?
I focused on how I can lock in the drawing, the title, and the dramatic sense of speed that pours out of each page inside my music and the words without losing any of its touch. This is actually a very i
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Ling Tosite Sigure
Japanese rock band
Ling Tosite Sigure (Japanese: 凛として時雨, Hepburn: Rin Toshite Shigure, literally "Cold as a rain shower in late autumn", stylized as Ling tosite sigure) are a Japanese rock trio, formed in 2002 in Saitama Prefecture.[5] The band's style resembles post-hardcore and progressive rock, math-rock, often incorporating rapid changes of tempo and mood framed in complex guitar melodies and technical drumming. They utilize both male and female vocals ranging from soft singing to loud wails and screams.[2][6][7]
Biography
[edit]Ling Tosite Sigure was formed in 2002 in Saitama, Japan. TK (vocals, guitar) and 345 (vocals, bass) started first with NodaMEN (drums) then Pierre Nakano (drums) joined shortly, replacing Noda.[8][9] The band released several demos before starting their own label, Nakano Records, and releasing their debut album #4. Their second album Inspiration is DEAD was released on August 22, 2007, following an EP Feeling Your UFO the previous year, giving the band increased popularity and exposure throughout Japan. They appeared in the Countdown music festival in 2007 and continued to tour on a regular basis.[2]
On April 23, 2008, the band released the