[Honey’s Anime Interview] STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION’s RON Reflects on 10 Years of Hits and Musical Evolution

RON, thanks very a lot for this chance! It is nice to have you ever again, and congratulations on the tenth anniversary of STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION! Wanting again on the previous decade, how has your sound developed because the launch of your debut monitor “Daisy”?

Over the previous decade, I’ve written many songs, not just for myself but additionally as a music producer for others. By my numerous experiences as a musician, I really feel that the method of translating musical concepts in my head into concrete output has change into extra refined. I additionally sense that my artistic repertoire has considerably expanded.

Your new album ‘STEREO DIVE 03’ options a mixture of tie-up songs with anime, in addition to authentic tracks. How do you stability the calls for of engaged on anime theme songs together with your private musical imaginative and prescient?

I primarily strategy my work in a method that aligns with the anime. From my artistic repertoire, I fastidiously choose the musical components that greatest swimsuit the sequence. For elements past the primary verse that aren’t used within the anime, I typically take a extra private strategy.

You’ve talked about that the tune ‘#03’, which opens the album, represents your emotions of “looking forward to the future.” Are you able to clarify extra in regards to the which means behind the monitor and the way it ties into your present journey as an artist?

Given that you simply’ve labored in many alternative contexts all through these years, how have these experiences formed your musical fashion and the way in which you join together with your viewers? And the way is that mirrored in ‘STEREO DIVE 03’?

In recent times, I’ve had extra alternatives to carry out in entrance of abroad audiences. The tune “HIKARI,” which is included within the album, was created particularly as a chunk that may very well be sung along with them. After I carried out it dwell, I actually felt a way of unity, which was an superior expertise.

Your work as a composer spans a number of genres, from rock to EDM to orchestral preparations. How do you determine which style most closely fits the emotional tone of a tune, particularly when it’s tied to an anime sequence?

I typically try to put in writing music in keeping with the request. When given full artistic freedom, I discuss with the script, storyboard, or any accessible footage to find out the suitable style and devices for the scene.

Do you may have any favourite anisong from your individual repertory? If that’s the case, which one and why?

It’s laborious to decide on only one, but when I needed to, I’d say “STORYSEEKER.” I like each the melody and the association. I put quite a lot of effort into it, even utilizing customized sampling knowledge that I created myself.

With the tenth anniversary of STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION, what new targets and aspirations do you may have for the way forward for your music and inventive journey?

I need to mirror and take into consideration what I actually need to create. I additionally purpose to refine the stability between my very own artistic needs and exterior requests whereas deepening my mindset for pursuing what I like.

We’re positive many Honey’s Anime readers have adopted your journey, some from the very starting. Is there something you’d prefer to say to them as we wrap up the interview?

I need to categorical my gratitude to those that found SDF or RON by means of anime. I’ll proceed creating many extra songs, so please sit up for them!