When he said all he needs is the “cat and the book and the music” I knew he was a fellow introvert. His writing is comforting and alien, he knows something important. You live through his words.
You can tell Murakami is a brilliant man. Loves those female ears, though! He's one of the good guys, and I'm glad he decided to start writing at 30. Living proof that it's NEVER too late to follow your dreams.
@Scarlet Mary W. Shelley finished the immortal gothic classic Frankenstein aged 20, and started writing it when she was just 18. And then Shelley wrote more books in her lifetime, but all of them were worse, meaning she wrote her best when she had little experience of the world. I agree most authors write their best book when they are over 30, but there are always exceptions!
By looking at his eyes and the way he speaks, his whole aura, you can feel how his imagenatory realm is a whole different world. A crazy restless loud world. Noise and colours and confusion of how to interpret them all down... so we're left with little expression by his books despite they're many... it saddens me we can't know all the stories and thoughts he thinks of endlessly and maddens me I can never get into that world of his :/ Thank you, Murakami. For the pleasure. You're my favorite contemporary writer, and one day in future someone will say you're one of their favorites in history.
He helps my mind calm. I channel his characters and I feel more at ease in all sorts of situations. Thank you for giving me peace in life. I love you Haruki.
My favourite contemporary writer! Not only that his works are amazing,but also they are relatable to the core.I think that he has managed to say everything that we have ever felt or exeperienced but never knew how to express it.
He was in english degree at university and his first job at publisher field was actually as a literary translator, not as an author. No wonder his English is astonishingly good.
He's amazing. I just read about him in a TIME article about 10 years ago. Picked up his (unborrowed) book from a library. And I've been a fan since then!
Oh wow! Nice post! I've been a pretty big fan of Murakami-San since last year, after reading his name on the back of a book by yoko ogawa. I looked him up and immediately fell in love. One of my favorite authors by far. And his english is pretty impressive. He gets my props! :3
I, too, don't listen to music (can't listen to music) if I wanted to take my writing seriously. But the nature always helps me and the birds, but not the cars and human laughters. Anything human made hurts my ears...
I'm Japanese and I was surprised that Haruki Murakami is loved so much by people around the world seeing those comments. What of him attracts you guys? Of course I love his book too, just question
Haruki Murakami, ¿Pero qué te carajos te pasó para que empezaras a escribir 1Q84?. Sinceramente estoy anonadado de semejante imaginación, de tanta expresividad, de tantas cosas que me sacan de quicio, pero que no pueden evitar que te siga leyendo.
When I got to book three I was surprised to find out that Murakami made chapters from Ushikawa's POV. Those chapters were great. Though I really felt sorry for him when Tamaru killed him! And I don't know if you know this or not, but Ushikawa appeared in The Wind-up Bird Chronicle! So can you imagine what was my reaction when he appeared in 1Q84?! Though I enjoyed 1Q84 but not as much as Kafka on the Shore and The Wind-up Bird Chronicle. Norwegian Wood is good as well.
si love this man i love what he wrote i like thoughts him i like kafka on the shore i do not know wath i say now but all of thought in my mind about him is i like this man . by the way i have analysis about kafka on the shore is not analysis espeically but ....it is impression in general any people wanna read or see the impression he writes to me on and i will send him
Haruki has always been criticizing Japanese imperialism in his every novel. I think the uploader of this clip like him and his works, but the uploader's profile image is the rising sun flag symbolizing Japanese imperialism. If you didn't have the idea of it, you'd better change the profile image.
Hello, do people not understand this man? I admire his books because he is analysing how those "nerdy" bastards downstairs corner what they call a "nerd" in a way that is it folks, plus he has gotten more into "nerdy" headcases talk as he has got older. His writing is aimed at both teachers and pupils who are interested in sexual hygiene.
I don't understand how he says he doesn't listen to music when he writes here, but on his website he says he almost always listens to music WHEN he writes? Does anyone know anymore info on this??
KujiCollection he listens to music while writing to feel less 'alone', it's less solitary that way, but when he writes he concentrates on the text and not the music. The music is there but more as a background sound. (I do the same while writing my novels)
Read Kafka on the Shore. I first read Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman also. Kafka touched me in a similar way. I've read 3 other of his books too. But I recommend Kafka on the Shore first.
When he said all he needs is the “cat and the book and the music” I knew he was a fellow introvert. His writing is comforting and alien, he knows something important. You live through his words.
Everyone likes cats and books and music. That is not an introvert thing
I've fallen in love with this man's mind
for real. his mind is beauty and wonder incarnate
pathetic
i can't stop smiling just by looking at this man omg
Nguyên Nguyễn why :)
can you be sad while looking at something you like?
i feel you :)
This is the first time I’ve heard him speak, period. Wow. Surreal :O
I am in love with this guy's writing and way of thinking
sure whatever
You can tell Murakami is a brilliant man. Loves those female ears, though! He's one of the good guys, and I'm glad he decided to start writing at 30. Living proof that it's NEVER too late to follow your dreams.
@H. H Iam not crap btw LOl
Female ears? LOL what
30 is like a newborn for writers.
Panthers That's from his novel :)
@Scarlet Mary W. Shelley finished the immortal gothic classic Frankenstein aged 20, and started writing it when she was just 18. And then Shelley wrote more books in her lifetime, but all of them were worse, meaning she wrote her best when she had little experience of the world. I agree most authors write their best book when they are over 30, but there are always exceptions!
I’ve been reading his works for past 15 years and hearing his voice for the first time. World difference from how I imagined him to be my whole life.
have you read his 1q84?
In a good or bad way?
By looking at his eyes and the way he speaks, his whole aura, you can feel how his imagenatory realm is a whole different world. A crazy restless loud world. Noise and colours and confusion of how to interpret them all down... so we're left with little expression by his books despite they're many... it saddens me we can't know all the stories and thoughts he thinks of endlessly and maddens me I can never get into that world of his :/
Thank you, Murakami. For the pleasure. You're my favorite contemporary writer, and one day in future someone will say you're one of their favorites in history.
i like how he kind of sighs and shakes his head after saying "the cats"
He helps my mind calm. I channel his characters and I feel more at ease in all sorts of situations. Thank you for giving me peace in life. I love you Haruki.
Will try this. Thank you.
Wow thank you for sharing this.
I rhought i am the only one who feels like this ❤
i love him so much.he makes my day better and bearable.
I'm alone in the house. So, I have three things to help me, the cat, the books and the music.
My favourite contemporary writer! Not only that his works are amazing,but also they are relatable to the core.I think that he has managed to say everything that we have ever felt or exeperienced but never knew how to express it.
Thanks Murakami for the outstanding novels .. your books are my world . Love you
So far I think this is the only video of an interview to Murakami in english or spanish. great post amigo
He's precious.
Mil gracias por el esfuerzo que nos ha permitido conocer un poco más la sensibilidad y el espíritu de este escritor fascinante. Chapeau!!!
Poor Murakami would have won Nobel if he was a woman, or a black, or an homosexual, etc.
his english is good
He was in english degree at university and his first job at publisher field was actually as a literary translator, not as an author.
No wonder his English is astonishingly good.
It's not. He's intermediate: slow delivery and many grammar mistakes.
He is superb!
Thank you for making this video
I enjoyed the Ushikawa chapters tremendously. He is such a sympathetic character. I felt so bad when Tamaru attacked Ushikawa in his sleep.
Murakami's writing is music!!!
Un grandissimo scrittore, uno dei più grandi. Grazie maestro Murakami!
I love you, Mr. Haruki Murakami! Be healthy and happy doing what you love to do! 💜
My hero.
7:15 pm 11/26/19 my first time listening to Murakami's voice.
around 60 years old at the time of the interview.
love him so much!!
omg I need to hug him, I love his way of writing, it's so strange but beautiful.
Que hermoso que tenga subtitulos en español!!!
Just finished Wind-Up Bird. Amazing story. Hard Boiled Wonderland awaits then IQ awaits. Thanks for posting.
I know this is a bit late, but have finished it all?
Lo máximo... Eres el mejor escritor de estos tiempo... Cada vez q leo uno d tus libros... me quedo intoxicado y cada vez quiero más y más.....
He's amazing. I just read about him in a TIME article about 10 years ago. Picked up his (unborrowed) book from a library. And I've been a fan since then!
Haha... the guy leaning into the frame, and someone he knows sees what he's doing and he smiles a little bit guilty. That just made my day.
Oh wow! Nice post! I've been a pretty big fan of Murakami-San since last year, after reading his name on the back of a book by yoko ogawa. I looked him up and immediately fell in love. One of my favorite authors by far. And his english is pretty impressive. He gets my props! :3
I've read both ''Norwegian wood'' and ''after dark''... Two fantastic books!
Kindred spirit. I wish I knew someone like him in “real life”
vatanabe midori >3
Me identifico mucho con los personajes de sus libros... Me encanta este autor.
all his books are great he is my favourite author
I have first listened to The Wind Up Bird Chronicle. I will listen to you.
That's exactly how i imagined Nakata from "Kafka on the shore" would talk.
he´s a fantastic writer!
he is such a cutie
My favorite author!
1Q84 is the best book I've read.
oi mate, wan catchup?!
MURAKAMI you the best)
I've been searching this interview, the complete version, anyone has a link of it?
I, too, don't listen to music (can't listen to music) if I wanted to take my writing seriously. But the nature always helps me and the birds, but not the cars and human laughters. Anything human made hurts my ears...
I'm Japanese and I was surprised that Haruki Murakami is loved so much by people around the world seeing those comments.
What of him attracts you guys? Of course I love his book too, just question
1 Universal themes.
2 Mix of magic and realism.
3 Fascination with Japan.
Japan and his style
1. His written style.
2. His charaters.
3. The stories.
4. He is a big inspiration for me, as young storyteller.
5. Themes.
so this is the beautiful soul that wrote the seventh man.. sigh, i enjoy his mind and the way it works so.. thought provokingly.
Haruki Murakami, ¿Pero qué te carajos te pasó para que empezaras a escribir 1Q84?. Sinceramente estoy anonadado de semejante imaginación, de tanta expresividad, de tantas cosas que me sacan de quicio, pero que no pueden evitar que te siga leyendo.
que libros tan profundos ha escrito.
Amazing human!!! 💗☝😊
Hes so sweet omg
Cet homme est la perfection.
I wish to meet Murakami. I want to be face to face with him talking ! Maybe have coffee together, or lunch.
Love you so much
he is the best..!!!
I was suprised that he can speak English!!笑
Man his voice 😌
This is a very rare and nice video! i'm japanese and read his novels in japanese. but he seldom speaks in front of japanese media...
Cats, books and music ❤
He’s so cute
un hombre inteiligente , lastima es muy viejito para mi .diferencia de el yo cuando pinto mandalas o hago manualidades lo hago con musica
Murakami is great.
Grandísimo! !
MURAKAMI i love you
Where is the full interview
Kafka on the shore would be amazing as a senin manga. hhah
my love kurapika 💙
Is there a full version of this Q&A session?
He looks small and silly, I can’t believe this man’s books can leave me in such trauma
this man is genius..
His english is very good.
When I got to book three I was surprised to find out that Murakami made chapters from Ushikawa's POV. Those chapters were great. Though I really felt sorry for him when Tamaru killed him!
And I don't know if you know this or not, but Ushikawa appeared in The Wind-up Bird Chronicle! So can you imagine what was my reaction when he appeared in 1Q84?!
Though I enjoyed 1Q84 but not as much as Kafka on the Shore and The Wind-up Bird Chronicle. Norwegian Wood is good as well.
si love this man i love what he wrote i like thoughts him i like kafka on the shore i do not know wath i say now but all of thought
in my mind about him is i like this man . by the way i have analysis about kafka on the shore is not analysis espeically but ....it is
impression in general
any people wanna read or see the impression he writes to me on and i will send him
Beautiful Mind
My favorite writer. Where is your Nobel prize?🌚
Haruki has always been criticizing Japanese imperialism in his every novel. I think the uploader of this clip like him and his works, but the uploader's profile image is the rising sun flag symbolizing Japanese imperialism. If you didn't have the idea of it, you'd better change the profile image.
I don’t why he reminded me of Watanbe.
OMG I'm really sorry! I thought everyone here has read the novel!
I like him
Eres el millor, m'encanten els teus llibres
He speaks really good English.
nice interview but why the rising sun flag profile pic ?
💙
Le seul auteur à qui je pardonne de laisser tout en suspens.
Where i can find the complete interview?
and then nods his head after "the music"
Hello, do people not understand this man? I admire his books because he is analysing how those "nerdy" bastards downstairs corner what they call a "nerd" in a way that is it folks, plus he has gotten more into "nerdy" headcases talk as he has got older. His writing is aimed at both teachers and pupils who are interested in sexual hygiene.
He's my favorite writer, but his Spanish is a bit disappointing
Where's the rest of the interview?
村上さんの英語かわいいね
*Tooru Okada, ¿eres tú?*
So many kinda musics
Y hubo dos lunas en la Tierra en el pasado, como sucede en el libro: th-cam.com/video/70AyB5vhFao/w-d-xo.html
I don't understand how he says he doesn't listen to music when he writes here, but on his website he says he almost always listens to music WHEN he writes? Does anyone know anymore info on this??
perhaps a translation problem?
KujiCollection he listens to music while writing to feel less 'alone', it's less solitary that way, but when he writes he concentrates on the text and not the music. The music is there but more as a background sound. (I do the same while writing my novels)
Is there any video where he speaks japanese?
/watch?v=Hxw5ONkWFuE
hello murakami. Im from mongolia. =)
i read a book of murakami sleeping williw and boom.. im now an instant fan.. cant wait to read d rest.. any recommendations??
Dance, Dance, Dance
Norwegian Wood!
Read Kafka on the Shore. I first read Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman also. Kafka touched me in a similar way. I've read 3 other of his books too. But I recommend Kafka on the Shore first.
.....Aomame....