S

[Machine Translation] Debut 15th anniversary! A Japanese rock singer who maintains a natural style! The word "S" is associated with Keiji Shiina: Shiina (Shiina), Solo (Solo), Singer (Singer), Surface (Surfaces), Showa (born in the Showa period), SU (bare), Shizentai (natural body). 15 years have passed since his debut as the vocalist of Surface. The lyrics that pursue the depth and resonance of the Japanese language, the melodies that remain strong, and the essence (es) of playing an unpretentious natural body (Shizentai) have remained unchanged. This album has the winds of the late Showa period (late 1926-1989), when music and society had a lot of energy. The musicians on this album are Hiroo Yamaguchi ( 100s ), a well-known co-producer on bass. On drums is Toyomu Tamada ( 100s ), who has been active with Ikimono-gakari, Kazuyoshi Saito, Lexi, and others since the first album. The guitarist is Shoichi Tomomori, a well-known member of the band who has also played on the album tour. This album also features the participation of many unique arrangers, creating a new world of Keiji Shiina. This new album is released in the year of his 15th anniversary as an artist. We hope you will pay attention to Keiji Shiina.

デビュー15周年!自然体を貫く日本のロックシンガー!2013年の幕開けにリリースするニューアルバム「S」(※読み:エス)。椎名慶治にまつわる「S」という言葉の数々。Shiina(椎名)、Solo(ソロ)、Singer(シンガー)、SURFACE(サーフィス)、Showa(昭和生まれ)、SU(素)、Shizentai(自然体)。SURFACEのボーカルとしてデビューして15周年。日本語の奥深さ・響きを追求する歌詞、強く残るメロディー、飾らない自然体(Shizentai)を演じる本質(es)は不変。このアルバムには音楽、社会にも勢いがあった昭和(Showa)末期の風が吹いている。参加ミュージシャンはベースにCo-Producerでもあるお馴染みの山口寛雄(100s)。ドラムには1stアルバム以来、いきものがかり・斉藤和義・レキシ等でも大活躍の玉田豊夢(100s)。ギターは、アルバム・ツアーでもお馴染みの大先輩、友森昭一。そして、今作は多数の個性溢れるアレンジャーが参加し、新たな椎名慶治の世界を作り上げる。アーティスト活動15周年イヤーにお届けするニューアルバム。椎名慶治に是非注目して欲しい。