A collaboration between Matsumoto Toshiaki of "Everything" and Mizoguchi Hajime of "From the Train Window of the World"!

A relaxing album that weaves together piano and cello into a musical journey around the world.

Relaxation Journey - The Sound of Peace

This is the second release from Della Label by Matsumoto Toshiaki, the composer of MISIA's "Everything."
This time, cellist Hajime Mizoguchi, famous for his song "From the Train Window of the World," will be joining us as a featured guest.

In addition to 12 new songs written by Matsumoto, the album also includes his first self-cover of "Everything," as well as a new arrangement of "From the Train Window of the World," which brings out new charm with piano and cello.

The new song, which shines with an outstanding sense of melody, skillfully expresses the human heart, including smiles, tears, loneliness, and love, and its honest music is truly the world of Matsumoto Toshiaki.

The melody is further accentuated by Mizoguchi's gentle and profound cello playing, which harmonizes perfectly. The booklet contains 14 small stories written by Matsumoto, opening the door to a journey through ever-changing sounds.

With their roots in healing, the duo's performances are filled with peace and tranquility, soothing the soul.
"Relaxation Journey" is a magical album that invites listeners on a special journey. Let's embark on a journey of soothing sounds accompanied by Matsumoto's piano and Mizoguchi's cello.

~Performer Profile~
Toshiaki Matsumoto

A musician who is attracting attention in the global music industry.
He has provided numerous works to artists from a wide range of genres, both in Japan and overseas.While based in classical music, his melodies, which are full of pop sensibilities and an exquisite balance of the essence of Western and Japanese music, are gentle, warm, and melancholic, quenching the thirst of the soul.

His collaboration with MISIA attracted attention and songs such as "Everything" became big hits.

~Performer Profile~
Hajime Mizoguchi

Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts. Debuted with Sony in 1986.
Since then, he has been active in a wide range of genres, including classical, pop, and rock. His theme song for the TV program "From the Train Window of the World" is extremely famous.

He describes his music as "an awakening of the soul," and the beauty of his cello playing and his hospitable sound continue to captivate many across genres, establishing a unique stance in the music scene.

<Track list>

1. Seven Tales of Rain
2.Everything
3. Yellow River
4. On the night of the Geminid meteor shower
5. The Lavender Seller's Love
6. Papilio Memnon
7. Quiet Chair
8. Sunflower
9. The Sinking Ring
10. Amsterdam Central Station
11. Mucha's Eyes
12. Ende
13. From the train window of the world
14. Half of Heaven

<Staff>

Producer: Keigo Akiba (K's Lagoon LLC)
Director: Jun Iwasaki (Fujipacific Music Inc.)
A&R: Kunihito Ikeda

Piano: Toshiaki Matsumoto
Cello: Hajime Mizoguchi
Guitar: Mikio Watanabe
Manipulate and Program: Hajimu Takeda

Composed by Toshiaki MATSUMOTO (on Track 1~12, 14)
Hajime Mizoguchi (on Track 13)
Arranged by Toshiaki MATSUMOTO

Recorded at: Sound City SETAGAYA, Bamboo-Fields Studio
Recording Engineer: Hideaki Nojima (OTOYA INC.)
Mixing Engineer: Yoshihide Mikami (OTOYA INC.)
Assistant Engineer: Taiyo Nakayama (Sound City), Shion Nagano (Sound City)
Mastering Engineer: Tadaaki Kisaka
Cover Design: MK Art Department
Photograph (Liner notes): Keigo Akiba
Executive Producer: Hideo Utsugi

Special Thanks:
Koichi Kosone (Kosone Management Pro)
Masaaki Kasuya (Sound City)
Harumasa Fujino (B-tech Japan)

<Product information>

Total 14 songs/approx. 71 minutes
Price: ¥1,800 (excluding tax)
Product number: DLDH-1905

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