Kintamayama 47,124 Posted June 18, 2003 Daishi Oyakata, otherwise known as "The Man with the Golden Voice", has retired from the Kyokai, and started a professional singing career. Although he did receive a jun- toshiyori (that is one subject I will NEVER get the hang of..), he couldn't forget his dream of becoming a singer. Now, he's going after it. Took him a year and three months to decide. He actually had a two year period in which to decide, and this is regarded as a "Speed Retirement" by the press. "I'm starting the third phase of my life (Rikishi,Oyakata,singer). I've decided to pursue my dream", he said. He was actually given some uncharacteristic leeway by the Kyokai, and allowed to record stuff (a jinku CD) and sing at danpatsu-shikis. Oyakatas doing anything extra-curricular is, as we know, deeply frowned upon usually. In between training rikishi, he took voice lessons, and sang stuff ranging from jinku, to Western music, to opera. Problem was, the Kyokai allowed him to record Jinku only. "I'd like to test my full potential", he added sheepishly, probably. "I don't know how far I'll go with this, but I'll be doing my best." He probably should widen his Rikishi- repertoire of retorts, though, if he wants to become a celeb.. In these trying times of recession, he's taking a chance by throwing away a cushy job to pursue his dreams. Nice. This autumn - his planned debut concert. Picture: http://www.sanspo.com/morespo/top/more2003...hi_MT151617.jpg Wakanohana is managing a chanko restaurant in Roppongi. Anyone know anything about THAT?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoavoshimaru 0 Posted June 18, 2003 Good luck to Daishi Oyakata -- way to follow your dreams! (Applauding...) Will he go by his birth name again? A new performing stage name? As for Wakanohana: I hope his restaurant does well. If so, it's good money :-P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,124 Posted June 19, 2003 (edited) Daishi Oyakata resigns from Kyokai and aims to be a profesional singer-part 2. His first show will be on June 27th. His first major performance will be on September 30th at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel in Tokyo, in what is being described as a "dinner show". Sankei Sports colorfully writes- "He hopes to become a sekitori in the ranks of the entertainment world". He told Nikkan that his dream was to become an Opera singer, and he would like to try musicals as well. He wishes to visit Italy, home of the Opera. His boss, Oshiogawa Oyakata, was all smiles and wished him the best of luck with his new life. He has recorded a song for a kids' TV show "Dosukoiman" as well. There is even a koenkai in the works in his hometown, Ibaraki. "I have no regrets giving up on being an Oyakata", he added. Daishi pic Edited June 19, 2003 by Kintamayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilovesumo 12 Posted June 19, 2003 Im sure he will make a CD soon-I want such a CD,please tell me anything about it! bye,ilovesumo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoavoshimaru 0 Posted June 19, 2003 Are samples of his singing available online? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
