Hikaru Utada says Japan has more music freedom
From Seattle Times, Japanese superstar Utada Hikaru finds her way in the U.S.:
Q: Would it have been different if you had started your music career in the states instead?
A: I don't think I would be anywhere near where I am if started in the states. I can't imagine what I would be like, or where my music would have gone. ... There aren't as many genre boundaries in Japan ... so I have complete freedom in what music I make, without worrying about if this is going to be on urban radio stations, or Top 40 radio stations.
Knowing nothing about the music industry, I find this a rather fascinating comment. Is it true I wonder?
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Actually, she used to say the
Actually, she used to say the opposite. It was more free writing music in English.
"I didn't realize until I began writing all these songs in English how much I've been limiting myself with my Japanese music."
http://www.utadanet.com/modules/sections/index.php?op=viewarticle&artid=24
Actually, she used to say the
That's interesting, thanks.
I wonder what the truth of the matter is?
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