Ikumi Ogasawara (小笠原育美) – Tears Of Joy (2019) [nativeDSDmusic DSF DSD512/22.4MHz + FLAC 24bit/192kHz]

“Tears of Joy” is the first solo album from Japanese pianist/composer Ikumi Ogasawara. It includes 10 of her most popular original compositions. Her music is inspired by various sceneries and life events that she encounters during her daily life and time. Her colorful/expressive music and performing style attracts many fans in Japan since her debut. Listening to the album, you will discover why she is a highly regarded melody maker.

Tears of Joy puts the voiceless voices of my inner-soul onto melodies with my piano. In this album, I rearranged some of my favorite compositions into piano tunes. Each tune reflects the images and messages of my inner-soul. I created these melodies with the piano, my best friend from my childhood. With her, I can freely express my sincere feelings in the most honest way. Today’s world is full of uncertainty and anxiety. We all have to face them and live on. But stop a while and take a look around. Beyond daily hustles and challenges, you will see the world, full of wonders and beautiful sceneries. They heal our souls and inspire our hopes for the future. It is my pleasure, if the music of my inner images can help inspire you and give a bit of courage to take a step forward and move on”. – Ikumi Ogasawara, February 2019

Tracklist:

01 – Hidamari
02 – On The Way
03 – Tears Of Joy
04 – For Better Morning
05 – Yuriage
06 – Cherry Petals Dance (Nihon no chikara)
07 – Thanks Thanks
08 – Voice
09 – Whale Lullaby
10 – Canvas

Original Recording format: PCM 24bit/384kHz

DSD512