Japanese songwriters have recently expressed themselves in the English language. They have been inspired by American music to write lyric in English. Non-English speakers in Japan who are interested in understanding American songs in their native language will find professional translation for Japanese very useful. Translators who are familiar with the music industry and can translate poetic language can effectively interpret songs for a Japanese audience. Japanese musicians have often been criticized for singing in English. Japanese singers, such as Satoru Ono, usually butcher the pronunciation of the English words. As a result, Japanese music with English lyrics often baffles native English speakers.
The choice of language has serious cultural and artistic implications for Japanese singers. Since rock ‘n’ roll and jazz are mostly associated with the English language, musicians around the world try to be consistent with their choice of language when they record their works. However, recently the Japanese audience has demanded music in their native tongue. Bands have not taken such criticisms very well, pointing out that people in Japan still eat hamburgers and wear T-shirts with English words printed on them. California Center for Translation & Interpretation accommodates the needs of Japanese singers who want to adopt the English language into their works. If songwriters feel more comfortable writing lyrics in Japanese, but the singers prefer to sing in English they can simply submit the content to us. Our translators would be happy to translate the song into English.
Our Japanese translation services for artistic pieces are designed to create a more pleasant experience for the listeners. Our translators are very experienced in professional Japanese translation and can help you reach your fans. If you are seeking professional translation for Japanese, and you would like to take advantage of our top-quality services, please give us a call.
