[Description]
After the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11th, the lives of people in the affected areas changed drastically, and they continue to face uncertain days ahead. As musicians, what can we do, what should we do now?
In the Tohoku region, there are many listeners who have bought our CDs and attended our concerts. We felt it important that the best thing we could do for them was to continue sending our encouragement through music. That's why we planned this album.
Through this album, we hope to offer even a little bit of energy and courage to as many people as possible.
The theme of the album is "Unplugged = Power Saving". Let's conserve energy so that we channel as much electricity as possible to the disaster-affected areas and places where it is truly needed. With the concept of "inspiring inner strength and motivation before utilizing electricity," this compilation album features newly recorded tracks performed unplugged by 11 musicians with unique personalities, along with messages from all the artists.
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<Comments from participants>
“Water wheels freeze if they stop working.” -By Keison
“Flowers will bloom without fail.” -By Mike Maki
“Today, I am grateful for being able to sing. I will continue to spread love through music. I want to connect more deeply with everyone! We Love you a lot.” -By Nao Kodama
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. From London, I participated in this song with the hope that even a little bit of music can brighten everyone's hearts. I pray for the realization of the early recovery day.” -By Kenji Suzuki a.k.a. Kenji Jammer
“I extend my deepest sympathies to those affected. I recorded my song with the hope that it would provide some comfort. I pray for the day when each and every person can live without worry.” -By Misako Ohshiro
“Since the earthquake, various trials have hit the Japanese. I love Japan, but it has been damaged. I am always thinking about it even when I would like to fully enjoy something. And then, what slowly untangled my heart, which had become gray and cold, was music every day. I hope that someone's heart will be a little more relaxed by music included my song.” -By Kazuho Ono
“‘Wherever you are, whatever the situation is, may love shine down abundantly’. With this line in mind, I sang a song of the Misora Hibari. I respect her. I believe that just as songs are passed down, people are connected by warm love" - By Love & Smile Leyona
“The important message has always been there since we realized it long ago. I believe it's time for modern society to re-examine our view of nature and the cycle of life and death, so we had better catch the messages from our ancestors. May many seeds of love be planted as we share the sound of Jeanma Jeanma. Namaste.”- By NAOITO
“Things may not go back to how they were but hold onto the memories of those we've lost and the things that are dear to us and keep moving forward!” - By Rakita
“Let's start slowly. Let's do what we can from now on. Right now, I feel that way about myself.” -By Kohei Ueda (Amakusa, YoLeYoLe)
“Let's sing, hold hands, talk, laugh, hug, cry, and live.” -By NUU
V.A. / Tuff Beats Presents Light My Fire (CD) / UBCA-1024
Tracklist
- Keison/明日 "Ashita"(Acoustic Version)
- マイク眞木 Mike Maki /フレーフレー日本人 "Furefure Nihonjin"
- 児玉奈央 Nao Kodama /小さな目 "Chiisana Me"
- Kenji Suzuki a.k.a. Kenji Jammer/”SURVIVOR'S JAM"
- 大城美佐子 Misako Oshiro /国の花 "Kuni no Hana"
- 小野一穂 Kazuo Ono /橋 "Hashi"
- Leyona/愛燦燦 "Ai Sansan"
- NAOITO/ジャンマ・ジャンマ "Janma Janma"(Himajayan "Sativa" version 4200)
- ラキタ Rakita /とうめいにんげん "Tomei Ningen"
- 上田耕平 Kohei Ueno (天草 Amakusa, YoLeYoLe)/"slow"
- NUU/しあわせ "Shiawase"
Product ID
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Catalog Number: UBCA-1024
Released by: Tuff Beats
* A portion of the album sales proceeds was donated as relief funds for the 3.11 Earthquake through the Japanese Red Cross Society.