Kazuki Iio of Zun presents music to Gen Hoshino. "A song for when you want to make delicious fried rice."

For the future, for the future that will come someday. A musical gift from someone who knows Gen Hoshino Gen well as a person and a musician. We asked him to choose a song he would like Hoshino to listen to someday, along with an anecdote about his relationship with Hoshino.

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text: Shunsuke Kamigaito

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Gen-kun is someone who perseveres in trying to understand what the other person is trying to say, and makes you want to check the answers together and share the joy. He is the kind of person I would like to have as a senior colleague or lawyer.

During the filming of the movie "Moving Daimyo!", he loudly announced to those around him that there was ice cream available during the midsummer day of filming, and I thought, "He's not only considerate, but also has a crazy, artisanal side, in a good way!" After that, I became even more curious to know the music this man creates, and I remember listening to "SUN" when I got back to the hotel.

In "Let's Dance at Home," Minamoto-kun taught me to find joy even in the most difficult times. Thanks to him, I learned the best time to boil asparagus. I know you're busy, but I hope you enjoy resting and cooking with music.

“What A Wonderful World” Louis Armstrong
While working, Gen's stoic musical senses will surely be exhausted. Listen to this song about 10 minutes after working to cool down and praise your senses.

"Tokyo Ondo"
The rhythmic Japanese drumming also helps to create a relaxed and uplifting mood. I recommend listening to this when you feel like you have no time off. I think Gen-kun is probably a very responsible person.

"Beat It" by Michael Jackson
To make delicious fried rice, once you start stir-frying, the tempo is key. That tempo matches the rhythm of this song, which Gen-kun loves. You can also make delicious stir-fried vegetables with Gen-kun's "creation."
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