Right before their concert in Cologne, we had the chance to do a short interview with The Fool! ! !
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First of all, we would like to thank Frank and Lauriane for making this interview possible and of course Tena, our lovely translator! ♥
It was a lot of fun and the guys were real nice, so please have a look at our interview!
Gunji: What website is the interview for?
Q: Our website is called „Shosen Ningen“, it’s a German website about Japanese music. It’s still very new and this is my very first interview so I’m pretty nervous!
Gunji: (laughs) Oh, don’t be nervous!
Q: So, could you please introduces yourselves and tell us which instrument you play?
Gunji: Hi, I’m Gunji, vocalist of “The Fool”. Nice to meet you!
Taka: I’m Taka, the guitarist of “The Fool”, pleased to meet you!
Goo: I’m Goo, also playing the guitar in “The Fool”, hi!
Q: This not your first time in Germany, so is there something you particularly like or don’t like about Germany?
Gunji: It’s the third time we’re in Germany and since it’s been the first European country we visited it’ll always remain a very special memory for us. Well, if you ask me what I like… I like pretty girls, so you know any? (laughs)
Taka: I like the German fans, and I’m really glad to be able play some live shows here, I guess that’s what I like most about Germany!
Goo: Yep, me too.
Q: You recently released your new album “Do the Fool”. In some songs, it seems that your music has become more instrument- laden. How comes?
Taka: In this album, we have experimented with different styles and we’ve also worked with new and more valuable equipment, so that’s probably why.
Q: The lyrics in your first album are partially pretty distinct, how about the new album? Do you have some kind of master plan or do you want each song to be seen individually?
Gunji: (needs a little time to think) No, we don’t really have a master plan, I think. There’s no clear motive, but I would like to unite the past of “The Fool” with the current “The Fool, that’s my concept for the future.
Q: Most of your songs are very upbeat, is it important for you to make people happy with your music?
Gunji: Our music is definitely upbeat, but our lyrics are not necessarily always cheerful. But it’s absolutely important for us to make people happy.
Q: Gunji, you’ve played the guitar in your previous bands and now you “only” sing. Do you miss playing the guitar on stage?
Gunji: No, I play the guitar every day, so I don’t really miss it.
Q: Have you ever thought about getting a drummer and a bassist as permanent band members?
Gunji: No, we don’t need a bassist or a drummer since the three of us work great as a team. We have a drummer and a bassist as support members, but for us as a band, teamwork is most important. So we don’t really want new members in the band.
Q: What are your plans when you’re back in Japan?
Goo: We have plans to tour Europe again next year, so there is a lot to prepare and we’re also gonna do some recording.
Gunji: Yeah, that is if Râmen Events wants to bring us to Europe again ^_^!
Q: Okay, since we’re running out of time, one very last question. What’s your favourite song from “Do the Fool”?
Gunji: My favourite song is “Salamander”.
Taka: I like “Japanese Jet Boyz”.
Goo: I like “Pray” best.
Q: Thank you so much for your time, we’re really looking forward to your live show and we hope you get safe and sound back to Japan!
And again: thank you so much everyone!
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Setlist
01.Salamander
02.Go motherfucker
03.Pussy dance
-MC-
04.CIRCUS
05.MASHINEGUN
06.download
07.GIVE IT TO ME BABY
-MC-
08.For you
09.Another sky
10.HUNTER
11.GOD BLESS YOU
12.Chaos in the world
EN1.Mind jack
EN2.Crazy’s crew
