Tatsuya also acts as a TV/radio personality. He currently has his own radio program on FM Yokohama 80MHz. As an industrial designer, he has managed many designs for PCs and accessories, tableware, etc. Every time an event, exhibition or concert is planned, art performances and live orchestras follow.
Tatsuya often produces the costumes and stages for his concerts and becomes very involved in his projects. He is a writer, and has published numerous books and essays. Tatsuya also had a monthly magazine publication that ran for two years called Gekkan Ishii WIDESHOW (月刊石井竜也 WIDESHOW). His most recent book about the Iraq War was in collaboration with writer Ryuichi Hirokawa (広河隆一) and came out in April 2004.
Alongside his many artistic talents, Tatsuya Ishii has also produced two films, ACRI ~The Legend of Homo-Aquarellius (1996) and Kappa (1994). In addition to producing ACRI, Tatsuya teamed up with artists Char and Ariga Nobuo to produce a soundtrack for the movie, under the band name ACRI. He has produced songs for many other singers as well.
As an artist, singer, writer, producer, radio personality, even architect, Tatsuya Ishii's numerous talents make him a unique multi-artist in Japan. His ability to utilize a number of styles, forms and materials gives him an interesting edge that never fails to amaze his fans.
異邦人
石井竜也 Lyrics
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烏や雲や夢までも つかもうとしている
その姿は きのうまでの何も知らない私
あなたに この指が届くと信じていた
空と大地が ふれ合う彼方
過去からの旅人を 呼んでる道
ちょっとふり向いてみただけの 異邦人
市場へ行く人の波に 身体を預け
石だたみの街角を ゆらゆらとさまよう
祈りの声 ひずめの音 歌うようなざわめき
私を置きざりに 過ぎてゆく白い朝
時間旅行が 心の傷を
なぜかしら埋めてゆく 不思議な道
サヨナラだけの手紙 迷い続けて書き
あとは哀しみをもて余す 異邦人
あとは哀しみをもて余す 異邦人
The lyrics of “異邦人” by 石井竜也 have a lot of symbolism and depth. The song starts with a group of children reaching out to the sky with their arms wide open, trying to grasp everything around them. The singer reflects on his own innocence, when he believed that if he reached out his hand, he could touch the sky because he knew nothing of yesterday's world. The lines "空と大地がふれあう彼方過去からの旅人を 呼んでる道" convey the idea of a journey beyond what we can see, a journey that calls back travelers from the past.
As the song progresses, the singer describes his experience in a busy market, feeling lost and overwhelmed. The sound of prayers and footsteps blend together, creating a chaotic atmosphere. The line "時間旅行が心の傷を なぜかしら埋めてゆく 不思議な道" is particularly interesting because it suggests that time travel can heal emotional wounds, even if we don't understand how.
Finally, the song ends on a sad note, with the singer writing a farewell letter to someone he's lost touch with. The repetition of the line "あとは哀しみをもて余す 異邦人" emphasizes the feeling of loneliness and isolation, as someone who no longer belongs in their own home.
Overall, the song seems to be about a journey of self-discovery, about growing up and realizing that the world is much bigger and more complex than we originally thought. It's a beautiful and poignant song that captures the feeling of being an outsider in your own life.
Line by Line Meaning
子供たちが空に向かい 両手をひろげ
Children look up at the sky and spread their arms.
烏や雲や夢までも つかもうとしている
They reach for everything, even crows, clouds, and dreams.
その姿は きのうまでの何も知らない私
Their innocence reminds me of myself, who knew nothing until yesterday.
あなたに この指が届くと信じていた
I used to believe that I could reach you with just my fingers.
空と大地が ふれ合う彼方
Beyond where the sky and the earth meet,
過去からの旅人を 呼んでる道
There is a path that calls for travelers from the past.
あなたにとって私 ただの通りすがり
To you, I was just a passerby.
ちょっとふり向いてみただけの 異邦人
A stranger who you looked back at, just for a moment.
市場へ行く人の波に 身体を預け
I let the crowd heading to the market carry me along.
石だたみの街角を ゆらゆらとさまよう
I wander around the cobbled street corners.
祈りの声 ひずめの音 歌うようなざわめき
The noise of prayers, horseshoes, and singing creates a lively atmosphere.
私を置きざりに 過ぎてゆく白い朝
The white morning leaves me behind as it passes by.
時間旅行が 心の傷を
Time travel somehow heals the wounds in my heart.
なぜかしら埋めてゆく 不思議な道
This mysterious road seems to be filling them up, but I don't know how.
サヨナラだけの手紙 迷い続けて書き
I keep writing letters with nothing but goodbye in them, still uncertain.
あとは哀しみをもて余す 異邦人
And now, as a stranger, I am overwhelmed by sadness.
あとは哀しみをもて余す 異邦人
And now, as a stranger, I am overwhelmed by sadness.
Contributed by Logan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
米田あかね
もう、何回見たかな？
歌ってる石井さんの、姿を見て 初めて思った。
どの歌も、「リズム」にのって 乗りすぎてる？感じ…。
座って歌ってるからかな¿
そこが一番きまってますよね
何時も、(タブレット)を見るのがすごく楽しみですよ❗️
私が、気に入ってるのは「石井さんの声❗️」イイ顔のイイ声で歌う石井さん、全てがスキ❣️❣️🎤💕👏🏼
忠
座ったまま、本当凄い歌唱力。
何回も、リピートしてしまいます。
めっちゃかっこ良くて、本当素敵です😊
Kome
ホントですよね！！
座ったまま歌うのって、とても大変なんですよね、、、
それを難なくサラっと、しかもとてつもなく上手く歌うてっぺいちゃんは流石です！
カム
@quattro 0526 さん
自分もです！
この動画、もう８年位前から時折聴きに来ています！
quattro 0526
同感です。自分も何回も聴いています😃
Tubeo Yamada
この人は歌う曲全て自分のものに出来るから凄い
eiichirou0924
さすがですよね
KeN
異邦人のオリジナルも好きだけど、このアレンジは最高で素晴らしい味付けですね。オリジナルとは全く違う世界観なのに違和感が全く無い。流石です。
亀沢プリ
今までいろいろな異邦人のカヴァーを聞いてきましたが、この石井さんのバージョンが一番良かったです。何故だか涙が止まりません。J・Oも相変わらずいいね！
あおりん
てっぺいちゃんは、どんな歌も自分のものにしてしまう天才だと思います。本当に、涙が出てきますね😭 顔も声も感性も世界観も大好きです😊
koharaakita yngtmomo
原曲もいいが、このアレンジも
なかなか素晴らしい❗