“Newtro” new song music video released! “Winter Queen” Kami Hirose’s famous song “promise” has been revived with the combination of Fushi (Vocaloid P) and Tsugu (singer)! ｜Newsweek Japan Edition Official Site

November 8, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Entertainment

“Newtro”, a “revival” music project that reconstructs famous Japanese songs, has released the music video for their new song “promise x Fushi feat. Tsugu”.
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The songs that will be revived this time are:
Winter songs such as “God of Romance,” “I Love You So Much as the Slope Melts,” and “DEAR…again” have become popular through commercials, and the famous song “promise” by singer-songwriter Kami Hirose, known as the “Queen of Winter,” has become popular. ”.
This song has a rock-based melody, and Vocaloid P’s Fushi, who creates a distinctive sound such as rhythmic guitar and signature guitar riff, features vocals by Tsugu, a singer who is popular and talented with a powerful voice. Invited to rebuild.

▼Newtro 24th edition
“promise” × Fushi feat. Tsugu / Newtro
Music video:https://youtu.be/0eoJIOVrJco

＜CREATOR＞
▼Songs
Kami Hirose “promise” (1997)
The 11th single released in 1997.
It was also used as a commercial song for a winter sports goods store at the time, and is one of her many winter songs, which earned her the nickname “Winter Queen.”

▼Artist
·Rage
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Started activities in December 2019.
The song is centered around rock, and features rhythmic guitar and signature guitar riffs.
He is actively engaged in activities such as providing music, live performances and DJing, mainly for Vocaloid P activities.
Ranked 1st in the 2021 Boka Collection Autumn Rookie Ranking and 2nd in the TOP100 Ranking.
Representative songs include “Invisible”, “Necromance Love”, and “Junky Down”.
X（※Twitter）： https://x.com/dmotmonai
YouTube： https://www.youtube.com/@dmotmonai


The first thing that popped into my head was promise.
I considered other songs as candidates, but I thought that the first one that came to my mind was the promise, so I chose it.
It’s a song I’ve always loved, and every time I listen to it, I’m acutely aware of the gorgeousness and power of the song.
I output the original gorgeousness and sense of power through my own filter. As an image, I tried to arrange it in a way that boosts the “passion” part.
It’s been getting cold lately, so I thought I’d like you to listen to it outside if possible. During production, I was imagining a situation like walking bravely through a blizzard, so I think there’s an affinity for it. Someone please do it.

・Tsugu
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A singer who mainly posts original songs on Utattemita.
He has a powerful and sensational singing voice that goes well with aggressive sounds such as EDM, Gothic, and Rock.
X（※Twitter）：https://x.com/tuggt_
YouTube：https://www.youtube.com/@tuggt_
link：https://lit.link/gtugtu


It’s a wonderful project where songs are reborn and delivered to the present generation by people who have loved great songs from the past, and I wanted to participate in this project because I wanted to be able to help.
I was also very happy to hear from Fushi, who I have loved for a long time.
I grew up watching Nico Nico Douga, so this song feels familiar to me, like it’s from home.
Once again, I was moved by the coolness of the song, and wondered if either I or Fushi should dance… That’s what I thought lol
When singing, I used a deep voice to convey a sense of melancholy during the melody.
By setting the attack position and rhythm later, we aimed to create the impression that the character is being followed.
Like me, I think you’ll be moved once again by the coolness of the song.
And it’s almost winter, so it’s perfect for the season!

▼Illustrator
Hiroko
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Since 2019, he has been releasing illustrations mainly on SNS. Flowers, plants, and slightly nostalgic retro things are drawn in gentle pastel colors.
Currently working on illustrations for card games, stamp designs for apps, and providing illustrations for books.
Official site:https://hiroko.xrea.jp/
X（※Twitter）：https://x.com/hiro046K
Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/hiro046k/

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『Newtro』
A music project in which artists and illustrators reconstruct “famous songs from the past (Retro)” and create new works for the “present and future (New).” Set in a “near-future city” centered on the “intersection” where good old things and the new era mix and new creativity is born, we will send out to the world through creativity that matches the worldview and atmosphere of the song.

▼Official YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/@newtro_japan

＜INFORMATION＞
▼Newtro YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@newtro_japan
▼X (old Twitter)
https://twitter.com/Newtro_Japan
▼TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@newtro_japan
▼Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/newtro_japan/
▼Threads
https://www.threads.net/@newtro_japan

＜TV PROGRAM＞
▼MUSIC ON! TV
“Newtro”
https://www.m-on.jp/program/detail/newtro/
We will deliver music videos, interviews with artists about their reasons for choosing their songs, and the Japanese retro music and culture that influenced them.

Click here for details

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