The official live report has arrived!

"Augusta Camp 2022 ~Office Augusta 30th Anniversary~" official live report has arrived!



O-Can is back after XNUMX years!
The clear blue sky and sea, the stage that shines there, and above all, the appearance of the audience of 2000 people who came to the event and watched the broadcast made me realize this.The venue is Yokohama Red Brick Park outdoor special stage.
This year's "Augusta Camp 2019-Office Augusta 2022th Anniversary-", which was held with an audience for the first time in three years since 30, is the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Office Augusta, as you can see from the subtitle.Furthermore, the 30th anniversary of Kyoko's solo debut and the 20th anniversary of Motochitose's debut also overlapped, making it a miraculous coincidence of planetary alignment (speaking of miracles, it was a lie that people were worried about the impact of Typhoon No. 15 until the day before). It can be said that it was a miracle that it was sunny like this.)
ReiRay was the opening act.Rei Yajima and Rei Kathner's twin vocal unit has just released their 1st single "Typhoon" and 2nd single "Skate Girl" in quick succession.They performed 3 songs with a relaxed singing voice and outstanding melody sense.

Loud shouts echoed from the stage sleeves, and all the artists appeared.This year's "Augusta Camp" started with Masayoshi Yamazaki's voice of "Welcome!" The first song is Fukumi's "DANCE BABY DANCE".It's a rock number with an impressive distorted guitar riff, and of course Augusta's eldest daughter Kyoko takes the lead.

As Kyoko says, "Next time, I'll sing my debut song," this time's Ocan is the 30th anniversary of Augusta's founding, so each artist's debut song will be shown, and requests from fans in advance will also be collected. Each set list was constructed while referring to it.
For Kyoko's debut song "DISTANCIA ~Kono Mune no Yakusoku", all the artists held their own guitars, basses, and shamisen, and performed together to celebrate.At the end of the song, once everyone was able to handle it, Vision played a video that summarized Kyoko's artist photos from 1992 to the present, and Kyoko appeared again.She is wearing a long black summer coat, boots, and a white dress that is completely different from the one she wore earlier. Kyoko, Shinichiro Fukuda (Gt), and Yuko Araki (Dr) performed the latest single "90minutes", which interpreted the 30's alternative sound in a modern way.

Tomoyuki Nagasawa appeared after Kyoko.The live began with her debut song “Bokura no Kagayaki”.A unique voice serves as a strong link between words and sounds.On September 25th (Sun), which was the last performance, the latest song "I don't know is scary", which was just released on CD only at the venue and mail order, is a passage "There is a deep blue sky, it's the best" at this time and this place. was perfect for

Next, COIL Okamoto definition performed their debut song "Tensai Vagabond" with a band sound reminiscent of the original.After her own performance, she remained on stage and had a friendly talk with Yuko Araki, who had been playing the drums until a while ago. She said, "I don't have a debut song, so I'll do a song that was popular at the request of everyone," and performed "Train run" released under the name of MI-GU.by the way--.There should be no drummer, but who is the drum sound you hear?It was Kyoko who was reflected in the vision.It's kind of a comfortable groove band.


"Aren't you running down the adult stairs? Seiya Matsumuro almost failed to sing the beginning of the song when he was overwhelmed by Kyoko's appearance (her short bangs and short bob wig). Masaya Matsumuro said, "I hope it will reach everyone who is trying to live strongly in a difficult world," and the final performance was "Yuke." ’.A big love enveloped the venue.

Part 20 is the original Chitose 2002th anniversary special.First, he sang "Yoisura-bushi," a local song from Amami Oshima, his hometown, on shamisen, and then performed his debut song "Wadatsumi no Ki" released in 2 with the addition of Nice Band.Next, he performed “KAMA KULA” with Yu Sakai, and “Niji no Fumoto” with Tomoyuki Nagasawa, along with the songwriters of each song.Her first original album in 14 years, which includes these two songs, is a form of her feelings that she wants to deliver now. She said, "I want everyone to understand the importance of being peaceful, and I want to be a singer who can convey that."
In addition to Chitose's core strength and overwhelming expressiveness as a singer, I was able to once again feel how rich the talent of Augusta affiliated artists, including Nagasawa Yasakai.Lastly, with Kyoko for "Soft Cycle", Masayoshi Yamazaki, also known as "Masayoshi Sada" who produced this song, and definition of COIL and Okamoto.At the ending, there was a surprise where the artists gathered from both sides of the stage while chorusing. Masayoshi Yamazaki sang, “Congratulations on your 20th anniversary, Moto Chitose!!”

The top batter of the XNUMXrd part is Takehara Pistol.When "DJ Araki" starts the programmed track, it is a special specification that sings along with the hand-held microphone. "This song was picked up by Augusta and released immediately, and for me it's like a debut song. I promise to return the favor someday." The one is "My Adidas ~Will as a person~".It was a special moment when the tension of the words, the melody, and the rhythm blew away the daily worries.

Hamabata Yohei mainly performed songs from his first major album "Things Change", which was just released on September 21st (Wednesday).The expression on his face as he sings the song "Unchangeable Mono," which has the exact opposite meaning of the album title, seems to be full of emotion, and that purity is at the root of a singer-songwriter named Yohei Hamabata. I thoughtIt went straight to the heart of the audience.

Yu Sakai said, "I came from Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture. I'm a 14th grade student in Augusta."I couldn't contain my joy at being able to hold an audience for the first time in a long time, and even showed off my acrobatic skills!Her slow, rippling rhythms follow her comforting "Her Hometown", and she sings "You and I", a tribute to her late best friend who led her into music. .Silky Voice soared high into the sky of Yokohama, where magic hour was approaching.

Masayoshi Yamazaki's stage began with his debut song "Tsukiakari ni Arashitate".I wonder what the people who saw Yamazaki's rehearsal the day before, which was specially released for the eve, would have thought.You must have been surprised by the difference between the rehearsal and the actual performance.What's the difference--.It must be the presence of a packed audience above all. I was deeply moved by the sight that I saw for the first time in three years.She sang "Updraft" from her latest album "STEREO 3", and finally, her representative song "One more time, One more chance", which includes the name of Yokohama in the lyrics, closed the venue.

The up-tempo sound of their latest single "up!!!!!!" and a mix of various musical elements will liven up the venue at once.Introducing the sukima switch.This secret story was told before performing the debut song "view". "The first time I participated in O-Can (2002), I did 'view', but Takuya actually skipped number XNUMX (laughs). That's why today's O-Can is completed for the first time," (Tokita).After the harp solo was perfect, he performed "Sarado Ishiki Jinsei" at the end.

The last to appear was Motohiro Hata.After the debut song "Synchro", "It's a bird. It's a problem if you don't get excited. It's the first time in three years that we have an audience. Would you like to dance with us?" , Whole body purple apricot.She performed her "Sumire" with her as a chorus and dancer.At the end of the song, Chitose Moto, Yohei Hamabata, and Masaya Matsumuro also participated as "Sumire Dancers" and excited the venue. Following the drama "Roppongi Class" insert song "Zankage" released on July 3th (Thursday), the last song is "Uroko". After the stage, he said, "I appreciate the preciousness of delivering wonderful music for 28 years, the joy of being able to participate in it, and above all, the fact that I am able to meet you all again. Thank you for your continued support." did.

For the encore, Fukumi's "Wakusei Timer" and "Let's go search for the fragments of the stars Again" were a big culmination with all cast.A new blessing and a bouquet of flowers were given to Kyoko and her ex Chitose who celebrated their anniversary.The audience will also join in with smartphone lights, and the brilliance of the wonderful place created by everyone will surely reach next year and beyond.

Text Masahiro Tanioka
Photo Atsuki Iwasa