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Yohei Nishi, a member of the pop band "balconny" based in Fukuoka Prefecture, will begin his solo career as "westman8" in 2025. He is currently distributing songs created using music generation AI, and has released his eighth single, "Shoot Orion".
The theme of this song is "revolution", and I think that everyone is trapped in something, and even if they think that they can't continue like this, they end up just leaving it as it is. It's actually easy to get out of that, and I personally think that if you are prepared to lose, you can fight properly. I have softened these feelings a little by putting them on a stylish sound and having a cute female vocalist sing it. I hope it will give you courage. By the way, there is no particular meaning to shooting "Orion". I often like to look at the winter sky, and I added this phrase because I like to point at Orion and make a gesture as if I'm shooting it. There is no particular deep meaning.
westman8 is the solo project of yohei nishi, a musician with a rich history including his debut with the band "Black1Neck" and his current role as a composer for the pop band "balconny." Leveraging his solid technical skills as a guitarist and bassist, along with a melodic sense honed through years of experience, he began fully integrating music generative AI into his production in 2025. Under the theme of "AI x Human," he reconstructs AI-generated tracks with a distinct human touch. This approach creates a unique City Pop and Urban sound that, while digital, retains a sense of warmth, blending nostalgia with modern innovation. His background is equally unique; he is the 4th generation successor to a family business established over a century ago, successfully balancing creative pursuits with business management. His diverse activities also include serving as a radio personality for a local FM station. Starting in 2026, he plans to launch seminars focused on AI utilization, continuing to define and present the model for the next generation of musicians.