Jiro Okada! 簡単な経歴 岡田治郎 １９６７年生まれ。
１２才からベースをはじめ２２才頃からプロとして活動を始める。 １９９４年から１５年間高橋真梨子コンサートツアーに参加。 ２００１年にフュージョンバンド 「ＰＲＩＳＭ」 の正式メンバーとなる。 ＰＲＩＳＭでは８枚のアルバムと３枚のＤＶＤを出している。 ２００９年から現在まで４年間「平原綾香」 コンサートツアーに参加。 洗足学園音楽大学ジャズコースの講師も勤める。
Jiro Okada was born in 1967 in Japan. He started studying bass at the age of 12, how started taking music seriously and performing at a professional level when he was 22.
A couple of years later, in 1994, he started performing with well-known Japanese singe broaden his horizons, in 2001, he became an official member of the renowned awe-insp
Since 2009 he joined Japanese pop star Ayaka Hirahara’s touring band, which he is stil What inspired you to start playing bass? 何にインスピレーションを受けて、 ベースをひきはじめましたか？ ギターよりもベースの方が楽器の形がかっこよく見えたのでベースにしてしまいました。
I was in between guitar and bass, however I chose the Bas sometimes (smile).
Who influenced you the most? Who are your favorite musicia すきなミュージシャンをあげてください
Very interesting question. It is very appealing to me to understand wh manuel, Pat Metheny, Richard Bona, Ayaka Hirahara and Marcus Mille these musicians have a unique “voice”. They are inspiring, lift up your and motivate you! Which are your favorite: Top 10 Recordings/CDs トップ１０CDをあげてください Play / Bobby McFerrin & Chick Corea Center Stage / Tommy Emmanuel (DVD) Off-ramp / Pat Metheny Greenhouse / The Yellowjackets Star / Jan Garbarek with Miroslav Vitous and Peter Erskine Eyewitness / Steve Khan For You / Tatsuro Yamashita Wain no nioi (ワインの匂い) / Off Course The Voice / Ayaka Hirahara American Dreams / Charlie Haden APRIL 2013
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wever he did not take music seriously until he was in his early 20s; he states that he
er Mariko Takahashi and was a part of Marikos touring band for 15 years. In order to piring jazz fusion band “Prism”. Together they have released 8 albums and 3 DVD’s!
ll a member. He is currently teaching at Senzoku University, Jazz course.
ss since it is a lot cooler than guitar! This is the reason why I treat the bass like a guitar
ans and why?
ho helped me evolve musically. I will have to mention: Bobby McFerrin, Tommy Emer. All of r spirits
Which is your favorite bass, as well as piece of gear? すきなベースとギアを教えてください
My favorite bass is the Real Bossa Design OBJ 5. For amplification I use Markbass amp Can you tell us any tips for younger musicians? 若いミュージシャンたちに何か助言、 やヒントをお願いします
僕は日ごろ、演奏は気持ちがたくさんこもっていれば音楽ジャンルに関係なくたくさんの人が聞いてくれる
I believe that many people will listen to your music, regardless of the genre if you put fe heart and soul into your music. If you love what you do then the result will be good.
I know that you are one of the most busy bassists in Japan; you tour a lot! Any t ツアーをするにあたってのアドヴァイスをお願いします
Having fun is the most important thing. You have to make it fun and pleasant. Imagine b tour bus with musicians that don’t get along with each other. This will affect everyone’s most importantly it will affect the music. Any Funny touring moments that you would like to share? ツアーでおもしろかったことを教えてください 前にツアー先でいろいろな日本のお城に遊びに行ったのが楽しかったです。
I cannot think of funny moments, however I will tell you what I consider some of the mo ments. The fact that I’ve visited many historical castles in Japan, along with the tour me truly imperative experience. Learning more about my culture as well as the history of Ja
Any TECHNIQUE tips? I noticed that you use a 4-finger technique, as well as cho テクニックについてヒント、助言をお願いします(フォーフィンガーコードアプローチなど)
フォーフィンガーは指が弦に深く当たりすぎると速く弾くのが難しいので、僕はリアピックアップに薬指をあ
It’s difficult to play fast when the fingers hit the strings too hard. For that reason I place ger.
Any Studio advice regarding recording? I know that you worked with many Japa スタジオやレコーディングのアドヴァイス 僕もそんなに多くやっているわけではないので、一生懸命やるだけです。
I just try my best each time, however there’s not as much session work as there use to many well-known Japanese, as well as international producers. The last couple of years label and I am very excited about that. It is good to work with people from diverse back experience. What are your plans for the future? Any new recordings/tours coming up? 今後の予定をおしえてください 今年の初めに 「PRISM」 でレコーディングして新しいアルバムを発売します。 ５月くらいから平原綾香さんのツアーに参加します。 APRIL 2013
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ps and for effects I like the ZOOM B9ut.
るのではないかと考えているので、 少しでも魂のこもった演奏ができるようにと思って練習しています。
eeling and your
touring advice?
being stuck in a psychology and
ost important moembers, makes it a apan is imperative.
ords etc. Any comments on that?
あてて距離を安定させて弾いています。
e my ring finger on the rear pickup. That way I can even-out the strength of each fin-
anese, as well as international producers.
be; the music business has changed a lot the last few years. Yes, I have worked with I started working with Neila Productions, which is an LA based production company/ kgrounds, as well as different and fresh views regarding music; it is always a learning
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I will be recording a new album with “PRISM” very soon and I will be touring with Ms. Ayaka Hirahara. I have some new stuff in the works; I will keep you posted as soon as everything is finalized. Any Solo music plans? ソロの活動のプランがあればおしえてください 特にありません。 I have some stuff in the works. I will keep you posted very soon! All I can say is that I am very excited and I am looking forward to sharing the news with you. Videos from YouTube YouTubeで映像があればおしえてください まんばちの飛行 youtube.com/watch?v=sXrjiupL-ac A big thanks to the people from Neila Productions, neilaproductions.com, firstly because they have brought me in contact with Jiro and secondly for helping me with the translation. For more information please check: www.jiro-okada.com www.neilaproductions.com www.prismjapan.com Jiro Okada Time Warp Transcription Prism was formed in 1975 by Akira Wada, Ken Watanabe, Katsutoshi Morizono, Koki Ito and Toru Suzuki. Most of the musicians had little professional experience, aside from Morizono, who founded the progressive rock/fusion band Yonin Bayashi. In 1976, the group was signed to Polydor Records performed as an opening act for Eric Clapton and toured nationwide. Prism released their debut album in 1977, Prism, which ran out of stock after its release. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prism_(Japanese_band)#cite_note-1) As of July 2007, Prism is composed of Jiro Okada – bass, Mansaku Kimura – Drums and Akira Wada – electric guitar. Kenichiro Shinzawa keyboard joins the band as “support” in their performances. The featured transcription is a very challenging bass-focused composition named “Time warp” by Prism and it’s composed by Jiro Okada. I hope you have fun learning it. It’s a great track. Transcribed is the melody part only.
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