Interview with REDEMPTION 97 (Japan)
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REDEMPTION 97 features members from some pretty well known bands. How did you guys get together to form this new band? Could you give a brief history of the band?
Ryoji: We got together when we spent time with Mr.Tsuda (bass) in a “well done” party during KEMURI’s farewell concert. We actually started working as a new band some short while later, after KEMURI broke up, being encouraged by a man (who is now a part of our staff).
What does your band name mean, and how did you come up with it?
Ryoji: We hadn’t come up with any idea, so we asked our former “teacher”/”mentor”, Mike [Park] (from ASIAN MAN RECORDS) for advice. Then, he immediately named “REDEMPTION 97”, saying that “This is the only choice!” Please refer to MySpace for the meaning of our band name.
On your MYSPACE site you list you list KEMURI and POTSHOT as some of your influences. Do you think people will automatically compare you to those bands? If so, is this a good thing?
Ryoji: Since it is true that some of our members are from KEMURI or POTSHOT, it can’t be helped to be compared with these bands. So we don’t actually mind being compared.
You guys just released your first LP recently! How was the recording process for PRECIOUS SONGS?
Ryoji: In spite of the member’s schedules and circumstances, it worked pretty well. We did our best, I think.How did you get into SKA or PUNK music? How does it feel for some of the members to play SKA-PUNK again?
Ryoji: One day, we got to know SKA-PUNK and thought “This is it!”
Shortly before the break up of POTSHOT, we thought we had fulfilled everything that was possible. But playing SKA-PUNK again a while after the breakup is all in all exciting.
How would you describe the SKA scene in japan? Is there unity between the different styles of SKA?
Ryoji: There’s been SKA in Japan for long time, and it seems that the Japanese like SKA. There is at least unity between various styles of SKA.
What is it like for a Japanese band to play outside of Japan? Is it difficult to do?
Ryoji: We really enjoyed playing outside of Japan. Nothing was quite difficult except the financial aspect. There is no boarder in music.
What are REDEMPTION 97's goals in the future? Are there any thoughts/plans to tour internationally? More specifically Europe or Austria?
Ryoji: We are willing to contribute to the development of the SKA-PUNK scene. We just want to enjoy it and do our work in our own way. Given a chance, we’d also like to plan to tour outside of Japan.
What do you guys think about VISUAL KEI?
Ryoji: We don’t personally “dislike” VISUAL KEI. Because we originally like GOTHIC-PUNK music such as BAUHAUSE, CRISTIAN DEATH, or SEX GANG CHILDREN, we can naturally accept it assuming it as a type of music developed from GOTHIC-PUNK.What does REDEMPTION 97 like to eat?
Ryoji: Personally, I like to eat ramen (Japanese noodles in soup).Any shout outs or something you want to say to the people in AUSTRIA?
Ryoji: We’ve never been to Austria, but we want to visit someday. If you don’t mind, please listen to REDEMPTION 97.
PEACE, RYOJI
Mp3, Videos and more info here: http://www.myspace.com/redemption97
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