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February 27, 2015
Edgar Wright x Mito (Clammbon) Special Talk: Part 2
Film "Hot Fuzz"
Special Interview Commemorating the Release (Part 2)!
Director Edgar Wright × Mito (Clammbon)
"Hot Fuzz," the highly anticipated new film from Edgar Wright, director of "Shaun of the Dead."
This masterpiece, initially facing a crisis of release due to the star power of its cast, was ultimately decided for release in Japan thanks to a public petition movement. In this installment, director Edgar Wright and Mito, a member of the band "Clammbon" who also offered words of support for the petition, continue their heated discussion, focusing on the musical aspects of "Hot Fuzz."
Text by Rintaro WatanabePhoto by Jamandfix
Mito: Do you like Japanese music?
Edgar: I love it. In the TV series "Spaced" (aired from '99 to '01), which was a starting point for me and stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, I used a lot of music I liked. At the time, I quickly incorporated dance music by artists like Fatboy Slim, who were popular then, and also used songs by Cornelius and Fantastic Plastic Machine.
Mito: You're quite fond of Cornelius, aren't you?
Edgar: Actually, I'm scheduled to meet Keigo Oyamada from Cornelius tonight.
I became a fan after hearing his album "Fantasma" when it was released overseas. Last year, when they toured Los Angeles, I went to see their live show and met him in person.
Mito: Speaking of which, the theme song for "Hot Fuzz" is by Jon Spencer, isn't it?
Edgar: I'm a huge fan of Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and have been for a long time.
When I asked him to do the theme song, he agreed, so we recorded it when he came to London. It turned out to be a fantastic track.
Mito: It was striking how The Kinks' "The Village Green Preservation Society" played early in "Hot Fuzz." In Japan, using existing songs in films can sometimes lead to an excessive sense of meaning, but in the UK, where rock music has a long historical presence, the casual use of songs made me feel the difference between countries.
Edgar: I used that song because everyone in Britain knows it. Simply put, it's about how "the countryside is nice," but it also implies that the countryside isn't always so pleasant—(laughs).
I always try to imbue things with such nuances, giving them multiple layers of meaning.
Mito: I once did the score for a film called "Sayonara COLOR," and the score for "Hot Fuzz" was also excellent.
Edgar: David Arnold composed the score for "Hot Fuzz," and I think he did a truly wonderful job despite the limited budget.
I'm very grateful that he created music for both the action scenes and the quiet moments, filled with a sense of homage to the originals rather than parody.
David had also composed various music for the TV comedy series "The Sketch Show," so I had been paying attention to his work since then. That's why I asked him.
Mito: I see. In any case, I think this film is very entertaining, and I hope many people get to see it.
Edgar: Thank you. I hope so too.
(End)
Film "Hot Fuzz" Official Website | http://hotfuzz.gyao.jp/
Movement to Request Theatrical Release of Film "Hot Fuzz" | http://intro.ne.jp/contents/hotfuzz.html
Edgar Wright
Born April 18, 1974, in Poole, Dorset, England.
He made his first comedy film at age 14. He continued creating films throughout university, producing his first feature-length film with "zero budget," "A Fistful of Fingers" (94). This film, a parody of Westerns, was broadcast on Sky Movies and had a limited theatrical release. He was a mere 20 years old.
This led him to direct numerous TV comedy shows. The first series of "Spaced," which began airing in 1999, was an instant hit, and his talent as a director and his unique visual style caught the attention of many critics. Nominated for the British Comedy Awards, BAFTA Awards, and the Montreux Comedy Festival, he solidified his position as the most exciting young director in British comedy. The second series, which achieved even greater success than the first, was nominated for a BAFTA Award and an International Emmy Award.
His feature debut, "Shaun of the Dead" (04), was a global hit. For "Grindhouse" (07), he directed the fake trailer "Don't," and also created the music video for "Bastardo" by Charlotte Hatherley of the popular band Ash.
Mito (Clammbon)
Born May 6, 1975, in Tokyo.
At Clammbon (http://www.clammbon.com), he plays bass, guitar, and keyboards.
Since their debut, most of Clammbon's songs have been written by Mito, and he has also provided music for numerous other musicians. He has also demonstrated his skills as a producer and mix engineer for artists such as Kaela Kimura, toe, and SOUR, all of which have received high praise. A voracious listener who freely draws from noise, avant-garde, techno, and epic pop music, he constantly challenges himself to break through genre boundaries and explore new musical territories.
In 2006, he began his solo career with the "mito solo project." The project culminated in a trilogy: the free jazz band "FOSSA MAGNA," consisting of Mito, Daisuke Ito (Clammbon, The Sun calls Stars, LOTUS GUITAR), and Tetsuya Saito (Nathalie Wise); the electronic work "dot i/o," co-produced with Irmin Schmidt of CAN; and "micromicrophone," where Mito performed all instruments—vocals with English lyrics, guitar, bass, drums, and others.
Clammbon Official Website | http://www.clammbon.com/
mito solo project Official Website | http://www.mito396101043.com/
