first voyage

[Machine Translation] This Japanese singer has sashayed into a genre previously unexplored by Japanese singers. His unique vocal sound, which belongs neither to classical music nor pop music, is one and only. Naotaka Utsunomiya, a talented singer with a musical background who has been active mainly in concerts and on stage, has finally released his first album, which he has put his whole heart and soul into. This album contains 5 songs on the theme of "Journey". This album is a work that allows listeners to encounter nostalgic memories of encounters, partings, departures, and various travel scenes, and to become the main character of the journey. Naotaka Utsunomiya's voice sings softly, and he also writes some of the lyrics, giving us a good sense of his potential for the future. His transparent vocal voice is a major highlight (especially the high notes). He sings carefully throughout all the songs without relying on high notes with a high degree of freedom. The lyrics of the songs are based on life stories that can be applied to anyone, and we hope that you will listen to the songs by comparing them to your own life. Suitcase, Niji Sora, Kimi to Boku no Furusato: Original songs based on the theme of "journey" to a place and time in a moment of life; You Raise Me Up, Meguriai: Original lyrics in Japanese. Produced by Kamejiro Ichikawa (Kabuki actor), booklet design by Yoshihiro Saito (Super Studio). Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Music, Department of Voice. While in college, he joined the Shiki Theatre Company. After leaving the company, she has been active as a singer in various fields, including opera, musicals, and straight plays. (Main stage career) Musical "The Lion King" as Simba (leading role) Musical "The Prayer of Elcos" as John Musical "Mamma Mia! The Forest is Alive" as January Spirit in the musical "SEMPO" as Babe/Franz/Coleo in the musical "A Musical Star Dreams..." as Akira Yoshida ( Rumiko Koyanagi in the lead role ) Tamino in the operetta "The Magic Flute" ( in the lead role ) Tamino in the musical "Merry Christmas" ( in the lead role ) Tamino in the operetta "The Magic Flute" ( in the lead role ) Tamino in the operetta "The Merry Christmas" ( in the lead role ) Tamino in the musical "The Magic Flute" ( in the lead role ) (Leading role) Operetta "The Merry Widow" as Camille (Semi leading role) Straight play "Arcadia" as Cloud (Leading role) World Heritage Nara Heijo-kyo site performance "The Legend of Prayer Capital" as Yamato (Leading role) Solo play "The Last Waltz" (Planning, composition and leading role) Solo play "Letter ~VOICE MAIL~" (Planning, composition and leading role) "Naoto Utsunomiya Hotel New Otani Saga in 2006, Hotel Okura Kobe in 2007, Hotel New Otani Saga in 2008 ( Major awards and certifications )

今までの日本人シンガーが未開拓のジャンルに颯爽と現れました。クラシックにもポップスにも属さない、独自のヴォーカルサウンドは唯一無二の存在。コンサートや舞台を中心に活動を行っている、ミュージカル出身の実力派シンガー"宇都宮直高"が全身全霊を掛けた渾身の1st Albumを遂にリリース!今作は『旅』をテーマにした5曲を収録。出会い・別れ・旅立ち、様々な旅のシーンの懐かしい記憶に出会え、聴いた人それぞれが旅の主人公になれる作品です。宇都宮直高のしっとりと歌い上げるヴォイス、また一部作詞作曲も担当し、今後の彼の可能性を十分に感じさせます。透明感のあるヴォーカルのヴォイスが大きな聴き所(特に高音)。自由度の高い高音に頼らず、全曲通して丁寧に歌い上げる。また誰にでも当てはまる人生の物語が歌詞に置き換えてあり、ご自身の人生に照らし合わせて聴いていただきたい。スーツケース・虹空・君と僕のふるさと:人生の一瞬にある場所と時間を「旅」をテーマにしたオリジナル楽曲。You Raise Me Up・めぐり逢い:オリジナル日本語歌詞にて収録。プロデュース:市川亀治郎氏(歌舞伎役者)ブックレットデザイン:齋藤芳弘氏(スーパースタジオ)佐賀県出身。1月24日生まれ。東京藝術大学音楽学部声楽科を卒業。大学在学中より劇団四季に入団。退団後は歌手活動を中心に、オペラ、ミュージカル、ストレートプレイなど多方面で活動中。【主な芸歴】ミュージカル「ライオンキング」シンバ役(主演)ミュージカル「エルコスの祈り」ジョン役ミュージカル「マンマ・ミーア!」電通四季劇場"海"オリジナル柿落し日本初演キャストミュージカル「森は生きている」一月の精役ミュージカル「SEMPO」ベイブ役/フランツ役/コレオ役ミュージカル「ミュージカル・スターは夢を見る・・・」ヨシダアキラ役(小柳ルミ子W主演)オペラ「魔笛」タミーノ役(主演)オペレッタ「メリーウィドウ」カミーユ役(準主演)ストレートプレイ「アルカディア」クラウド役(主演)世界遺産・奈良平城京跡公演「祈都伝説」大和役(主演)独劇「ラストワルツ」(企画・構成・主演)独劇「手紙 ～VOICE MAIL～」(企画・構成・主演)「宇都宮直高ディナーショー」・2006年 ホテルニューオータニ佐賀・2007年 ホテルオークラ神戸・2008年 ホテルニューオータニ佐賀【主な受賞歴・資格等】第