Shinji Harada

It started with a bang, DAAN DA DA-A-A-AN! The Urban Angels began with a surprise-filled, high-energy “WOWoooo!!! OK!!!!!!!!”, instantly giving me goosebumps and launching the live performance. It was an exhilarating live that immediately pulled me into a state of excitement. After three upbeat songs, the talk segment was different from usual. The sharpness and humor were at their peak. Following that, unbelievably, Mama Lucy, which I thought would no longer be performed live, appeared!!!!!!! The opening piano sound was exceptional. To be able to hear this sound... I was overwhelmed with emotion. The ad-libs unique to Shinji Harada didn't disappoint either. The venue, song selection, arrangement, energy – everything was the best it's been in recent years. Just as he himself said, One-Man Rock! He completely pulled it off. There's no other artist like him. That's what Shinji Harada's 60-year-old rock star live performance made me think. However, I'm not a fan of JOY, which has completely become a novelty act. Shinji Harada's thorough novelty act is interesting, but I don't like the audience's high-pitched cheers riding along with it. But since he himself is seeking those cheers, it can't be helped.