Veto

Original blog here.

I only saw this because I happened to see Teto retweet the original post, along with a comment like, “Wow, I’m shocked, I didn’t know he was in such a state. I hope he quickly recovers.” Having finally been able to sit down and actually read the blog post… it seems very serious. I hope he gets well soon.

If you don’t know who Hige Driver is, “This chip musician is mainly active on the internet. Hige Driver specializes in fast paced catchy songs blending instrumentation and vocals. He also works on remixes, game and idol music.” I’ve been seeing his name a lot recently, since mid 2012, at least, with the announcement of his performance at the final Blip Fest in Tokyo. Lately, he’s collaborated with yuyoyuppe, appearing twice on the CHOREMIX compilation, but yuyoyuppe also produced Hige’s “Tokyo Soda” single, as well as covering “Tokyo Soda” himself. Now, Hige is appearing live and doing live DJ sets… I haven’t heard him spin, but his songs are good, and his remixes on CHOREMIX are some of the best on that compilation. Here is his live set from the final Blip Fest, if you’re interested in hearing more of his chiptune music.

2013.05.01 – ゆよゆっぺ、体調不良に関して

May 1st, 2013 – Regarding My Poor Condition

ツイッター等でアナウンスされている通り、先月末よりゆよゆっぺの方が体調を崩してしまいました。
この度は、関係各所様にご迷惑をおかけしてしまい誠に申し訳ございません。
予定されておりました、ゆよゆっぺがボーカルを務めるMEDYこと、My Eggplant Died Yesterdayのライブに関しましては、協議の末、5/4（GoldRush@名古屋ApolloTheater）と5/11（FoF企画@心斎橋drop）のライブをキャンセルさせていただく形となってしまいました。ご関係者の方には深くお詫びを申し上げます。

Following the announcement on Twitter, from the end of last month, yuyoyuppe’s health has been dire.
This time, and to everyone involved: I’m being a burden, and for that I’m truly sorry.
As yuyoyuppe is the vocalist of MEDY, regrettably, the final stretch of the tour (May 4th and May 11th) will have to be cancelled. Apologies to the staff and personnel involved.

本人の病状に関しましては、「胃潰瘍」、「十二指腸潰瘍」と診断されております。

Concerning his health, it seems a stomach ulcer or duodenal ulcer is the diagnosis.

幸い程度は浅く大事には至っておりませんが
医師、本人、親族と相談の末、すこしの間休養をとった方が良いとの結論になりました。
誠に申し訳ないのですが、少しの間本人にお休みをいただけますと幸いです。

Though it’s nothing to celebrate,
the doctors, yuyoyuppe, and his family discussed this, and reached the conclusion that a rest would be the best solution.
He sincerely apologizes for this, but, he’ll happily take a little space and rest.

また、同様に5/5に予定していたDJ’TEKINA//SOMETHINGとしてのMiXUS出演に関しましても 出演を見合わせる事となりました。
出演を楽しみにしてくださっていた方々、ご関係者の方々にこの場をお借りして、深くお詫びを申し上げます。

Also, the May 5th plans for a DJ’TEKINA//SOMETHING performance at MiXUS have been suspended.
To everyone who was looking forward to it, as well as the staff and personnel involved, his apologies.

本人の強い希望により、5/5のMiXUSには共にDJとして邁進してきたヒゲドライバーを代理の出演とさせて頂きます。
また、その際のプレイセットに関しましては、本人及びヒゲドライバー両人の希望により、DJ’TEKINA//SOMETHINGと ヒゲドライバーが共に考え出したセットにて、楽しみにしてくださっていた方々を裏切らないようなDJプレイをさせて頂く予定です。

His strong hope for the May 5th performance at MiXUS, is that Hige Driver will take his place.
But, concerning that occasion’s playlist, both yuyoyuppe and Hige Driver have come together to think up a set, so the people who were looking forward to yuyoyuppe’s set and may feel betrayed having already bought tickets can have something to look forward to.

DJ’TEKINA//DRVIERとしての出演となってしまいますが、ご関係者様の期待以上の盛り上げを出来るよう最善を尽くしますので 何卒宜しくお願い致します。

Even so, now the set is by DJ’TEKINA//DRVIER, so to meet the venue staff’s expectations, the highest amount of effort will be put forth, to the point of exhaustion; if it pleases you, we are truly in your care.

ゆよゆっぺ：ヒゲさん、お任せして本当にごめんなさい。
でも、僕の代わり的な何かを心から任せられるのはヒゲさんだけです！！
どうかDJ’TEKINA//DRIVERとして、会場を沸かせに沸せてください！！会場の皆さんも是非よろしくお願いします！」

yuyoyuppe: “Hige-san, I’m so sorry to leave this to you.
But when it comes to my substitute, the only person I can trust is you!!
For the sake of DJ’TEKINA//DRIVER, please fire up the venue!! Everyone at the show, I’m certainly in your care!!”

ヒゲドライバー：このたびは僭越ながら、5/5「MiXUS」のDJ’TEKINA//SOMETHINGさんの代理として出演させていただくこととなりました。
テキサムことゆよゆっぺさんは、ともにこの業界で闘っている戦友であり、ライバルであり、最高の仲間です。
今回の彼の体調不良には、とても驚き、仲間として身につまされる思いですが、
いつも元気で明るい彼のことです、きっとすぐに回復して元気な姿を見せてくれると信じています。
5/5は、彼の代わりとして恥ずかしくないように、テキサムとヒゲドライバーの2人分の力を発揮できるように、精一杯やらせていただきます。

Hige Driver: “Though it’s a little presumptuous, this time I’ll be DJ’TEKINA//SOMETHING’s substitute at the May 5th MiXUS show.
Yuyoyuppe is… together, in this industry, a war buddy I’ve struggled with, a rival, and most importantly, my friend.
This time… it was a total surprise to me that his physical condition was in bad shape; as his buddy, the thought of his body being hurt,
when he’s always spirited and cheerful… I know he’ll be able to quickly recover his healthy form.
On May 5th, so that I won’t be shy as his replacement, and so to channel both of our spirits, I’ll perform with all my might.”

皆様、何卒よろしくお願いいたします！

Everyone, we’re kindly in your care!

一日でも早く復帰できるよう本人も最善を尽くしておりますので、今後共何卒ゆよゆっぺをよろしくお願い致します。

So that one day I’ll be able to make a quick return and exhaust myself with a comeback, from now on this is yuyoyuppe, once again in your generous care.

2013年5月1日 ゆよゆっぺ ヒゲドライバー TOKYO LOGIC Ltd.
MEDY HP　MiXUS