#in all honesty this was one of the best interviews i've translated~

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"What happened is a real scandal."

Here is a homemade, not so great translation of that VERY STRAIGHTFORWARD Toto interview that I mentioned yesterday.

I’ll put most of it under a cut because it’s long.

Please note that all comments are from the journalist himself and that he is indeed an asshole.

(Source : Le Matin Dimanche, 20.11.22)

Last year, your team felt like they were the victim of a terrible injustice. How can one bounce back from such a situation?

(In perfect French.) Oof, it's a difficult question. (He pauses.) The only way to come back from it is to remember that, after all, it's only sport... The world isn't at stake! But of course, all of us, in the team, we give everything and we all believe in the... "stopwatch's honesty". In Abu Dhabi, the stopwatch wasn't honest. The one who was the fastest (note : Lewis Hamilton) didn't win because of... (Another pause.) Well, the word "mistake" wouldn't be appropriate to describe what happened. It's rather a real scandal. But the worst thing... Was that the entire world, the other teams, the media, everyone decided that that's how it is, and that what had happened, after all, wasn't particularly unacceptable.

What if it was you who had won the title that way?

I think we would have been a lot more humble. We would without a doubt have said that the race gods were on our side that day, but that we understood that it was hard to accept for Red Bull. Whereas last year, on the contrary, the Red Bull people didn't say anything like that. They partied like for a real title won in normal conditions. Frankly, it made our loss even more difficult to digest.

Could such a situation happen again someday?

I don't think so. The situation is much better now, the decisions are taken with more transparency. Everything that has happened around the cost cap affair (note : in which Red Bull has been condemned last month for breaching the budget) showed that the federation now admits its mistakes. Look at what happened with Gasly in Suzuka, the situation has been analysed immediately and the problem corrected (note : when Pierre Gasly found himself on track facing a crane under the Suzuka rain, reminiscent of the accident that caused the death of Jules Bianchi in 2014). Formula 1 needs honest and transparent policemen, and I think it's now the case. I don't believe that what happened in Abu Dhabi could happen again.

Why?

Because that day, several dysfunctions lined up : what the race director did was nonsense, and right after, we filed an appeal with the stewards. They, that night, should have corrected the injustice, that's what they are here for. But, pardon my French, they didn't have the balls to correct the mistake, or to at least send the affair in front of an appeal court. Everyone wanted a champion right away and they decided to confirm the result of the race. Even if it was unfair, and they knew it was.

Do you still think about it?

Always. Every day.

You're leading a 1500 person team. It must sometimes create very difficult challenges...

No, frankly, I don't find my job difficult. I'm at ease, in my comfort zone! Well, there's always decisions to make but that's nothing. You know, in my life, I've known such delicate situations, in my childhood in particular, that this doesn't do anything to me. (Note : his dad suffered from brain cancer and died during his son's teenage years.) This sport, I feel so good in it that I feel no pressure. Of course, being behind the others, like this year, annoys me. But it's a... Let's say positive annoyance. Wanting to beat them excites me.

During the qualifications and the races, when the cameras show you in the garage, you seem impassive. What are you thinking about?

Yes, well, sometimes I react in ways I'm not proud of. (He smiles. He's alluding to the 2021 Saudi Arabian GP, during which he broke his headset in anger.) I try to stay calm and focused. I perceive everything happening around me. It's to stay lucid, to try to manage the best way I can. It's a little bit like a plane pilot : if one panics, one does a bad job. And when I lose my cool, it's when I feel an injustice. When I threw my headset in Jeddah, it was when Verstappen braked right in the middle of the straight and Lewis hit him. I thought our championship chances were lost.

You have a busy life between your Monaco apartment, your Oxford house, your wife who is leading a Formula E team, and your 5 year old son. With next year's 24 grand prix, how will you manage all these lives?

It might look complicated as far as travelling goes, yes. But I have a very stable family situation. My marriage is fantastic, it could not have been better, our organisation is perfect. Monaco is our base, that's where I have my office, where Jack goes to school, where a lady takes care of him when we're gone. But when we're there, we take care of him. As far as personal life goes, I feel on top! At the moment (note : the interview took place in Mexico) Susie and the little one are in Oxford, because there's a school holiday in Monaco. Once I go home, his grandparents will take him camping. He loves it. In the meantime, Susie and I will go to Lisbon for one of our sponsors. Then we will go back to Oxford to get Jack on Sunday and we will be back in Monaco for school. It's our life. We've always done it like this, it runs smoothly.

What regrets do you have?

Oh, a lot! (He laughs.) I could have taken better decisions sometimes in this or that race, details like that. My biggest regret is that my first marriage didn't work. Because happiness for me is spending time with my family. You know, we spend a lot of days together. When I go to a grand prix, it's minimal service. I leave on Thursday and I'm back Sunday night (note : in private jets, it's faster !). The rest of the time, I'm available for my family.

This year, after 8 titles, you will probably end up third in the constructor standings. It must be difficult...

It's a rather complicated situation. (He thinks.) After that much success, it's normal we felt a drop in enthusiasm in our team. Imagine if you celebrated Christmas 8 times a year rather than once. The eighth time, you probably won't be as excited as the first (note : admitting Christmas excites you in the first place). What motivates me, as I said, is precisely trying to get back to winning.

Why didn't it work this year?

We lost because we didn't predict the consequences of the regulation changes that happened this winter correctly (note : with the return of the ground effect). We didn't see the porpoising (note : the bouncing) coming, neither in the wind tunnel, nor in the simulations. It surprised us. For me, it was difficult to see our engineers not understanding what was happening. But to get back on top, the whole team is even more motivated now than during our successful years. Winning in F1, it's only about mastering the laws of physics, there's no mystique in it!

What do you think of the whimsical outfits worn by your driver, Lewis Hamilton ? Do you also sometimes allow yourself some fashion whims?

Mmmh, I have to tell you what happened this summer. (He smiles.) I was in Los Angeles to visit my eldest son, who studies there. That evening, I was in a restaurant with a shirt given to me by Daniel Ricciardo, with a rather fancy design – I love his clothing line. The Mercedes photograph was there, he's an artist. He gave me Oakley glasses, 80's style, took a picture of me and posted it on our Instagram account. Susie called me immediately to tell me I looked like an idiot, that I looked like Borat... All this to say I need to accept that I am a certain age, and so I cannot wear just anything I want like Lewis does! But I try to stay young, at least in my head. And I put hydrating creams on my face, it's an advice from Lewis. I do what he tells me to...

What does Lewis represent for the Mercedes team?

Lewis has an immense place in our team. More than that : he's an integral part of it. And he's going to stay for a long time, believe me. Formula 1 is his life... And we will get that eighth title together!

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Uta-Net Lyric Essay Part 2 & 3

In commemoration of the release of her 3rd original studio album “Sono Saki e”, Wakana has been invited to write three lyric essays for the song column of “Uta-Net”. Part 1 (featuring Butterfly Dream) has already been translated HERE. Part 2 (featuring KEMONO) and Part 3 (featuring Sono Saki e) are now available as well. There are also audio recordings provided so be sure to check them out!

DOWNLOAD AUDIO Uta-Net Lyric Essay Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Part 2 Hello everyone, this is Wakana. This time, I would like to share the second part of my lyrics essay. I am writing this essay just as the seasons change, we are quickly transitioning from spring to early summer. Already, I'm starting to remember the stifling heat that I had completely forgotten about during the cold months. I also notice that the days are getting longer. Little by little, the day of the album release has come closer, the people around me are getting more and more hectic. Up until now, my days have been filled with many aspects of the album production, I've been challenging myself and facing each song with great care. Now I can finally share my thoughts and feelings with the world. It's an important opportunity for me to talk more deeply about all the thoughts I put into the album in various interviews, radio appearances, and other media coverage. It's actually quite hard for me to put all these thoughts and ideas into words so I can properly convey them to others. Also, the more I talk about it, the more things come to mind, my thoughts and interpretations are constantly changing. When I spend my days doing nothing but talk about one topic, my mind tends to overflow and I become overwhelmed with countless emotions. At times like that, I really want to be close to my plants. I have many plants at home. I know that spending time with them is the best way for me to ground myself. It's been getting a lot warmer recently so I repotted my Artemisia on a bright and sunny day. My plant baby has already doubled in size ever since I bought it last year. When I took it out of the small golden pot I had been using, I realised that the roots had been growing way too tightly. After apologising profusely for the delay in repotting, I removed the old soil with a shovel and put my plant into fresh, soft soil. Then I gave it plenty of water and let it soak in the gentle afternoon sun. When I saw the glistening leaves swaying gently in the wind, I felt a sudden clearness in my head. My plants may not be able to talk but they live life to the fullest, they reach for the sun at all times. Their appearance is so pure and beautiful, I truly love the honesty of plants. When I am interacting with my plants, it's the perfect opportunity to face myself. For me, it's precious "alone time", a chance to cleanse my mind, organise my thoughts and regain myself. Everyone feels the need to be alone at times, everyone should have the chance to recover one's true self . But maybe that "alone time" is still shared with something. After all, living in this world means coexisting with other beings. The lyrics of "KEMONO" contain a strong will. Don't be afraid to be alone, don't be afraid to be left alone. As long as we have something that is important to us, dreams that we want to pursue, we are always free. We are just like plants who continue facing the sun with a dignified appearance. With that in mind, I feel at ease every day to be alone and rediscover myself. All right, I will finish the second part of my essay here. Until next time. Wakana

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Part 3 Hello everyone, this is Wakana. Today I will share my third lyric essay. It is the final part of the series. Now that the album has been released, I would like to talk about the thoughts I put into it. It was last spring that we decided to produce this album. Back in 2020 I felt very lonely and anxious just like everyone else, I was also lamenting the fact that I could not share my music with you. However, in a world where it felt like I was suddenly rendered useless, it was music that made me want to get back on my feet again. Singing felt healing to me but it also brought a lot of pain, during these days I once again realised how much I loved music. In 2021, I was fortunate enough to be able to hold a lot of live performances while keeping all of my thoughts from 2020 in mind. I was truly grateful for all those great opportunities, it felt like I could finally make up for all the times that I wasn't able to meet you. During the period between my previous album release and my 3rd album, I experienced various things and tried to refine my voice to find the best possible styles for myself. Even when everything got tougher than I had expected, I always found solace in my music. I wanted to put all of those thoughts and feelings into my next album. When we finally decided to start the production, I felt a quiet but strong determination to take on new challenges. At the first meeting for this album, my producer Satoshi Takebe-san suggested that we should use a brightly shining light as main concept for the album. A dramatic and sparkling ray of light that provides glimpses into a brighter future when you are feeling down. Maybe people are always dreaming of such moments, hiding their sorrow and pain in their hearts, but looking straight ahead, continuing onwards and aiming for the light that lies ahead. I want us all to see that light together. I want to walk forward together with all the feelings and thoughts of this world within our hearts. This is the core message I wanted to convey. Everything I put into this album is filled with such sentiments, it's about a light that leads to the future. Even when we are down on our knees, in tears and overwhelmed with this world full of sorrow, we refuse to give up and continue living here. We live proudly without being ashamed of who we are. We can do this because we know that we are never alone. "Sono Saki e" is a song that bears such feelings. If my music can illuminate someone's heart, even just a little, I want to aim for such a future. Thank you for joining me on this three-part lyric essay journey. I hope to see you again somewhere. Wakana

[stormhearty]

Hello, dear stormhearty, am I back? :)

I understand your nervousness about delivering something good to your readers without completely spoiling the plot. Well, you managed to deliver so much in this story that I have nothing to complain about.

🤣🤣 we should have discounts on games, since some are hard to play without spending 1% of the money😭

Have you ever played Duskwood? I have to tell you, it was one of the best rpg games I've ever played. Everybyte is going to release another RPG game from the same universe. I hope Jake shows up again.

LMAO. It would be a huge hit in all of Prythian. Rhys would give an interview to Velaris Vogue and Velaris Times with that smile🤣

It's really easy, trust ☝🏼

Have you read the book? How was it?

I don't know why, but I remembered and I'm obsessed with the dedication of a book by one of my country's greatest national writers. I read that book when I was a teenager and I intend to re-read it. I'll leave the dedication here, and I hope DeepL translates it correctly:

To the worm that first gnawed at the cold flesh of my corpse, I dedicate with fond remembrance these posthumous memoirs. - Machado de Assis.

It was totally random, but I love sharing things that stick in my head like chewing gum.

~ 🦆

I always love seeing you 🦆 Anon! 💜💜 Always have a special spot in my heart whenever I see you in my asks!

The game I'm playing on mobile Tears of Themis has discounts on their ingame stuff but still man, no money for it. I daily grind on that game plus Love and Deepspace. Those are the ones I'm playing at the moment.

And I just looked up Duskwood and it looks good! A detective thriller story? Sign me the fuck up! I'll let you know what I think of it after a few days once I download it! 💜💜Thank you for the recommendation!

Oh gosh! I love "Two Twisted Crowns", but not as much as I loved "One Dark Window" (which is the first of the duology of "The Shepard King"). I would highly recommend "One Dark Window", in all honesty. I need more people to know about this duology. The magic system is chefs kiss and Ravyn Yew? Stole my fucking heart since he was first introduced.

And that is a deep ass dedication! I actually like that a lot!

I hope things have been good with you 🦆 Anon!

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[Translation] ROCK DOWN bi-Color Series Vol. 9 - emerald - Cast Interviews

I am back with more VAZZROCK like I said I’d be~ This time it’s the Emerald cast interviews~! Which means, it focuses on Reiji and Ayumu! After this is a special interview with Koumoto Keisuke (Nadumi Ruka) and Sasa Tsubasa (Oyama Naosuke)~!

Thank you to Auntie Moch for the scans~!! 

In other news, if anyone has the scans or digital copies to the Amethyst (Mamiya x Ouka), Aquamarine interviews and to the Hematite ones, and wouldn’t mind sharing, please DM me ^^ 

※ Please don’t re-post and re-translate this interview under any circumstances. If you want to translate it to your native language, I can provide the kanji I transcribed from the scans ^^

Under the cut, enjoy~!

[bi-Color Series 09 – emerald Cast Interviews] Amaha Reiji (C.V. Satou Takuya) x Tachibana Ayumu (C.V. Ban Taito)

[The [VAZZROCK] Solo Song Series Vol. 9 focuses on the “Man Overflowing with Love ・Amaha Reiji. How will the story between this perverse Reiji and the warrior (?) Ayumu go?]

Q1: Thank you for your hard work on the recording. The (bi-color) series’ main point is a drama where we can hear two characters interact. First, please tell us something about your partner (in the drama CD).

 SATOU: Ayumu-kun is very serious and will do anything for the sake of the fans… He has a high sense of professionalism and that’s the strong image that I get. He has a strong sense of responsibility and he’s the type who doesn’t want to show his weakness in front of his friends. While Reiji thinks that it’s a good part of Ayumu’s and that he respects it, I think there’s also that part of him that wants Ayumu to rely on him more, that it’s okay for Ayumu to complain.

The CDs have been on sale starting this August and even in the ROCK DOWN’s unit drama, Reiji arrives and gives Ayumu-kun sweets the moment he saw him because he thought that it would make Ayumu-kun happy. They have a lot of scenes where they interact and I think that there will be a lot of moments where their trust for each other can be seen.

TAITO: I’ve thought this a lot ever since I started voicing Ayumu but for this CD, he gets to be with Reiji, just the two of them. Thinking instead of what Reiji’s actual personality is and how dense Ayumu is was so fresh and fun. I think that Reiji’s very cool, and that it’s because Reiji’s there that Ayumu can continue.

Ayumu’s the type who’s unconsciously self-aware so he normally only shows his own weakness when he’s alone. But, it’s at those times that Reiji’s by his side… I really think that Reiji is a very kind and good man.

Q2: Reiji and Ayumu, if you were to describe their relationship with a few words, what would it be?

 SATOU: [The King and his Jester]. Ayumu-kun’s the king and Reiji’s the jester. I think that it’s common nowadays to see a king and a court jester in plays and other theatrical works but, the king does things he needs to do all by himself. While what the jester usually does earns him weird opinions like “What is he doing?” from strangers, he is usually the one who watches over the king more than anyone and is the one who’s secretly supporting the king in any way he can. And, in completely unexpected circumstances, we’ll see that support.

Reiji might be that handsome sexy actor on stage but, I think that he can relieve himself of that position when he’s with Ayumu-kun. That’s why I think, if ever their situations are reversed and Reiji is the one showing weakness, Ayumu will be there to support him no matter what.

TAITO: [Partners] is the word that strongly comes to mind. I think if we look at it from Ayumu’s perspective, he really thinks that he’s someone who can’t stand by himself without Reiji and that perhaps he thinks that Reiji feels the same, too. Like, he can’t leave Ayumu alone or rather, the feeling of [I want to look after this guy] might feel more correct but, they’re [partners] in the sense that they support each other no matter what happens.

Reiji really notices anything about Ayumu no matter how small it is, you know? Of course, he’s the type who cares for the other members as well but, I just feel that he watches over and cares a tad bit more about Ayumu.

Q3: Next, please tell us something about the music. First, Satou-san, if you have any impressions on the solo song [Rendez-vous] or if anything happened during recording, please tell us.

 SATOU: I really enjoyed myself. The song’s world is completely established. I knew that since it was Reiji, there would be a sexy angle but when I received the demo for the song, I kept thinking to myself “I have to be careful not to get too swallowed by the song’s atmosphere” while entering the studio. Karasuya Chabo-san (Composition・Arrangement) who supervised and directed me during recording praised me a lot so I got to challenge and completely immerse myself as Reiji (laughs).

I was happy to be praised that I managed to get into the song but sometimes, I think “Is this really okay?” or “Am I doing it properly?” But, whenever I think that, Karasuya-san just tells me to “Go about it as you like.” It’s not just for me but I think the work’s quality can be seen if people give opinions from different points of view. It makes for a good result.

Q3: How was your duet song [Junjou Graffiti]?

 TAITO: I was really looking forward to what kind of song it would be since it’s finally with this pair. I personally haven’t appeared in much work where I have to sing and VAZZROCK is the first so, I really had no confidence in my singing. I had my chance to sing during the unit song but, this time I was thinking of how to approach and give life to the song, and how to draw character out from it. Also, to be singing with Satou-san who everyone knows has a nice singing voice made me think “Is it really okay for someone like me to be singing together with him?”

Satou-san recorded for the song earlier while I had the opportunity to listen. It really was so wonderful and I had a nervous excitement of wanting to not ruin the song that Reiji has already done.

SATOU: I thought that it was sorrowful, moody but, still had a colourful atmosphere to it. The song title alone is very emotional and I thought about how unexpected it was to make the “warrior” Ayumu sing an emotional song (laughs). I think that unexpectedness is fun and because he (Ayumu) doesn’t talk too much so with this, he can express his emotions hidden deep inside.

Q5: Lastly, please say a message to everyone who’s reading.

 TAITO: This time, it’s finally bi-Color Series Vol. 9’s turn. I’m sure that you’ve listened to ROCK DOWN’s unit drama CD and looked at the relationship charts but, I think that there are still more to these two people that you haven’t noticed yet. I think that with this CD, you can catch a glimpse of these two’s deep relationship. I think you’ll be able to enjoy trying to figure out what kind of relationship they have as you listen to the CD. I’m sure that you’ll notice a lot of new things about these characters so please, do look forward to it.

SATOU: I’ve sung for the unit song but this is my first time singing for a solo song. I think you’ll get a close-up to who Amaha Reiji is as a performer and that you’ll get to see a different side to Ayumu-kun. I think this CD will give you another way to enjoy the VAZZROCK Series. We’ll do our best with the songs and the drama so please, listen to it as many times as you want.

-- Thank you very much!

※ Please don’t re-post and re-translate this interview under any circumstances. If you want to translate it to your native language, I can provide the kanji I transcribed from the scans ^^

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ENGLISH TRANSLATION (by me)

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(Conchita) Wurst in an interview: "Enlightenment is my goal"

Would you have recognized him? Tom Neuwirth aka Conchita Wurst aka Wurst is back. His third album is on the market. The 2014 winner of the ESC will also rely on unconditional honesty in the interview in 2019.

Stop glamor! With his third album "Truth Over Magnitude", Tom Neuwirth alias Conchita Wurst is re-imagines. No pompous orchestra ballads, extravagant ball gowns and big feelings anymore, but short hairstyle, rough beats and clear posture. The ESC winner of 2014 sets 2019 on unconditional honesty. Together with the producer Albin Janoska and the copywriter Eva Klampfer, the 30-year-old has freed himself from expectations and role models. At the meeting in Berlin Neuwirth wears an elegant jeans outfit completely in black and looks bright, relaxed and accessible. "Wurst", as his current shortened stage name is, is all about himself. A conversation about meditation, technoraves and plane crashes.

Q: It is said that on the way here you got stuck in the elevator. Is that your personal hell?

Thomas "Wurst" Neuwirth: No, I was not. I simply chatted myself in another interview. I think my personal hell is an army of people moving into a city.

Q: Your new album is called "Truth Over Magnitude", Truth over strength. When was the last time you lied?

Neuwirth: 20 minutes ago (laughs). Hey, I'm an actor! No, I can’t remember the last time I knowingly lied. Of course, I also know these everyday phrases so as not to escalate a situation. This probably happens with a regularity that nobody notices, not even me. But I think it's perfectly alright to lie out of social thought, to prevent hurting others, or because my opinion on a topic is not necessarily important. It does not help to break a fight. Sometimes it's easier to wave and say, "Yeah, okay." But I do not mean that with "Truth". By that I mean the truth that is above everything. The irreversible, so to speak.

Q: The album contains an acronym for its nickname - "T.O.M". How is the album a demask for you?

Neuwirth: I think that this topic is more content-related than that it has to do with a mask. I would separate it visually and content. I am a person who always wants to hear the truth. I also do not think that I'm unmasking myself with the album final. Personally, I know what each song is about, and I have every situation in mind. This is also because I do everything I do primarily for me. I am very happy about anyone who participates in my world and in any way finds beautiful what I am doing. But personally, I have come to accept myself with all the strengths and weaknesses and to love myself. I work on myself and do my best - that's the truth that I'm talking about. The people who are close to me may understand more about what's going on in my songs. For the rest, there is music that anyone can interpret himself as he pleases.

The "President's wife"

Q: You once said that the role of Conchita was too narrow for you. What is the difference between "Wurst" and "conchita" in the decision to make progress?

Neuwirth: After the ESC I thought that experts knew better what is right for me or Conchita. What to do, how to sound, what clothes to wear, and so on. The ESC was a megachance that I did not want to spoil with my half-knowledge. So I have addressed the opinions of others and spun a protocol in my head that today I call "the President's wife". The "President's wife" has made me unhappy. I did not remember where I belonged, and everything was more like working off for me, just working. It took me a while to realize that if my name is on the door then I should be in there as well.

Q: As an artist, however, one always puts himself in the service of his audience in a certain way.

Neuwirth: In the past, I always wanted to become famous, but I did not know how. Main thing is the public, no matter how. That's why I did projects from A to Z, be it reality TV, casting shows, everything. I would still do the same thing. I was asked today if I would say something to my younger self. My answer was: "Absolutely not". I have a great life, so we did everything right.

Q: You have been in New York a couple of times now, including to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall protests. What did you learn there?

Neuwirth: I always thought that I was too European for L.A. and that New York was my city. But, between us: New York is pretty cool, but L.A. is just awesome! This city is a single show and if I can do something then it's show! (Laughs)

Q: You also gave a speech at the World AIDS Conference, where you were announced as an "icon". How do you deal with such terms?

Neuwirth: I think that's a bit exaggerated. Sometimes I'm called a role model, which I do not like. To be a role model implies sacrifice in my eyes. I do not sacrifice myself for anyone. I do what I do because I can not help it. I say the things that I feel and believe I have to say. If I had grown up in another family with a different attitude, for example, I would probably live it authentically. I am glad that I am the way I am. But if I were an arch-conservative lawyer now, for example, I would probably live my life as an arch-conservative lawyer does and do not think much about it.

"I live in my own world"

Q: A song is called "Satori", a term from Buddhism. What role does spirituality play for you?

Neuwirth: Enlightenment is my goal. I once heard a story of someone sitting in a crashed plane and just saying to himself, "Yeah, okay, that's it. It was good as it was." I try to savor every moment of my life so that in case of my death I can say: "I'm fine with it, it was awesome!"

Q: How close are you to this condition already?

Neuwirth: To the enlightenment? Well, I do not want to die yet (laughs). No, I'm not that far yet that I would stay completely relaxed in a crashed plane. I would still go completely crazy.

Q: The album is much more electronically designed than your previous releases.

Neuwirth: The music is very close to my current private taste. For example, when I sang the great ballads and wore pompous clothes, I only heard things like Celine Dion. That just fit, that was the soundtrack of my life. Now it is a bit rougher.

Q: "Truth Over Magnitude" links the music culture of Vienna, where you are still living, in a certain way. On the one hand Vienna is the city of the opera ball, on the other hand there has always been a vital club culture there. Have you ever been to a rave?

Neuwirth: What does it mean, because "still living"? Vienna is the most beautiful city in the world! If you believe the "Economist", Vienna has just been declared the most liveable city in the world for the third time in a row! As far as the scene is concerned, I've never been to a rave before. But I have to do that, I'm sure I’d enjoy it. But I live in my own world. I do not need someone else for everything to make certain experiences. Honestly, for many things I do, at first I just have no idea how to do that. What are the codes, what are the rules? - I have never had rules.

Q: The single "Trash All The Glam" can be interpreted as a break. Where does this change of heart come from?

Neuwirth: At some point I asked myself why I did not make the music that I hear privately. Thankfully, I met Albin Janoska who, for example, also produced SON and understands this genre. And I was able to win Eva Klampfer, who also appears as Lylit, as a copywriter. Albin instantly got me into this electric world, that was great. Hand on heart: I can not write songs. My thoughts are too simple, my tunes are not mature enough. I also do not write a diary, for example. But what I always do is pick things up. Sounds, melodies, phrases - then I open Garageband and hold that tight. Out of this, a whole archive was created, which I gave to Albin, and he produced demos based on that. He chopped my voice into samples for example and, well, just made magic. Suddenly I recognized myself in this music. Then everything went very easily.

Extremely hot!

Q: Did you learn songwriting by doing this work?

Neuwirth: I do not think so. But I found my place when it comes to making music. It seems to be to document everything that drips out of my brain and heart. These are not lines of text or melodies, but moments and my personal story. I am in a position to be able to make music that is a part of me, even though I am technically only partially involved in the direct creation process. I am a kind of catalyst.

Q: Would you call yourself a musician?

Neuwirth: No, I'm not a musician. I'm a singer, actor, director, fashion designer, hairstylist, make-up artist, tailor and, if you like, interpreter. My problem with music is that you can not see it. But I'm a visual guy. Everything that I can see, I can judge and manipulate according to my ideas and let something arise. But that's not possible with music. That's why I love to make videos, for example. I listen to a song and have a movie in my head. In my music videos, I am also the boss who keeps everything in view.

Q: Your appearance is often interpreted as politically motivated. For example, in the video for "See Me Now", you're dancing in a red-lit window, suggesting a connotation to the red-light milieu. Was it here a concern to show that personalities are also taking place in this industry?

Neuwirth: Thanks for that, I'll use that in the future (laughs). Actually, I just wanted to show what my world looks like. The video shows what I like and how I find myself sexy. That was basically the starting point. I love being the center of attention, I love to be viewed, and I love to be talked about. That was basically the idea. I love my body too, I think I look extremely hot and I want everyone to see that. (Laughs)

The stomach - all of a sudden

Q: Do you prefer standing on stage or in the studio?

Neuwirth: On stage! I hate to be in the studio. You are so close to your own mistakes. Of course, I pull myself together and always sing the take as if it were the last one I ever recorded. But I can not stand it if I can not do something. Then I could disassemble the studio! This is the hardest part of my job. But I do not leave that to the producer. It just seethes in me.

Q: Maybe you should try meditation.

Neuwirth: In many situations I feel very emotional, that also notices my environment, but I'm not so quick-tempered. I have already tried meditating and do this at irregular intervals. But that does not always work.

Q: Speaking of mistakes: In the run-up to "T.O.M", many media have talked about your fitness. How hard did you like the change in sports and nutrition?

Neuwirth: Not at all. I am very vain and have spent months at airports after the ESC, where you quickly eat a bite to get on the next plane. Suddenly, I discovered something on my stomach that I did not know. My stylist then recommended a coach. When we started to exercise, I became aware of what it means to control your body through this really narcissistic reason. I found it fascinating how much control you have in the end. For example, in the past, I could not independently clamp different muscle groups. That's not terribly important, but I love to dance, and being able to move so flexibly is a win. I also see that as an investment in my future. I hope that I maintain this will to keep fit. I wish to be fit even in old age.

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Thanks to this beautiful talented gurl right here I discovered Dean ㅋㅋ

A little (fun) fact on how I fell for that boi (dean):

During Lee Hayi's Seoulite promotion, I've been jamming through her songs and watching every single video of her I find on youtube cuz boi I missed this gurl because it's so rare that they let her out of the dungeon amd promote 😣 and so I came across a certain vid and was reading through comments and one of it mentioned dean and him being involved in her album...at that time I only heard of the name dean a few times and I saw that cover of him and hayi of Baby by Winner which I really loved. I also tried watching his D(half moon) mv but just a few seconds from it I stopped watching hahaha because first of all I felt that it's not gonna be good (for me) cus I saw the boi's face..and boi! He sure is good looking haha and he gave that fboy aura(sorry, that's just my first impression of him✌) and I've purposely been avoiding very good looking artist idk why haha probably because there's so many of them and i don't what to suffer (if u know what I mean haha) so I just choose the very talented ones, like the "raw" ones, or those who make their own music..idk that's just me lol...so going back, I felt like he's just another pretty boy "idol"? Idk how to explain that haha so yeah and that's why I AVOIDED him for my own good. Lol

BUT! BUT! BUT!

another comment caught me that made me investigate on him hahahah

It was a comment of someone shipping(lol) my baby Hayi with him saying that his song "21" (which I haven't listened to at that time yet) was kinda like written for hayi (u know how shipper are)

So there, I looked for the song 21 on youtube and sadly no MV 😣 but I manage to find one with a pic of him that I actually stared at for the rest of the song haha (which made it even clearer for me that the boi surely is goooooooood looking haha) but I tried my best not to fall for that cuz I'm not a weak gurl and I'm not gonna fall for him! (HA look who's talking now 😅) so as I was listening I'm also reading the english translation and BOOM! That's the end of me 😂 I became delulu myself haha cuz the song hit me so hard and I relate to it at such point where I feel connected to the song and ofcourse my delulu brain tells me that it matches me cuz I was 21 that time and an angelic voice is wooing me and I'm trying to resist him cuz I know he's gonna break my heart lol but I failed. In short I listened to the song repeatedly that day and the other.days to come to the point that I forgot about lee hi (lol oops!) And then I tried searching for his other songs and finding "pour up" didn't help me get over him and there my folks is the day I fell for Mr. Kwon Hyuk.

In all honesty I try not to like him for his looks. I know he's good looking and he is exactly MY TYPE! The one that I've been trying to avoid. Lol but the more I get to know him (through live and interviews, the more I relate to him and the more I fell for him..I know u guys can relate uhuh)

And also...we have the same birthday!!!!!

When I found out about it..geez! Not to over react but I felt like crying haha I am so giddy and excited haha yeah cuz we are SOULMATE hahahahahahaha k bye

P.S. I forgot that this was supposed to be a Lee Hayi post LOL

Also

*whispers the only girl I ship with dean is lee hi haha

I felt like if they ever dated/date I wouldn't feel hurt. And actually be really giddy amd excited! I LOVE THEM BOTH! (Not that I have say on whoever they date haha but dean is mine and this is my own post & blog don't argue with me on that haha lol) ✌🖖