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[Machine Translation] The excitement of six movies. Why do the songs of the Alan Smithy Band "resonate" in our hearts? Is it because of the exquisite sense of balance between Western and Japanese music? Is it because of their earthy, nostalgic melodies? Both are correct answers. What is more remarkable, however, is the "scene" behind their music. The songs leave you with the feeling that you are watching two different movies. Each song is a story that everyone has at some point in his or her life. They skillfully pull the listener into every scene. Despite this, after listening to the album, the listener is left with the feeling that there is a thick and solid core that runs through the entire album. This diversity and a sense of security like a thousand year old tree is the reason why their songs continue to resonate through the hearts of generations. Six of their best songs. In other words, the excitement of six movies is here.

映画6本分の感動--。 なぜアランスミシーバンドの曲は心に「響く」のか。洋楽とも邦楽ともつかぬその絶妙なバランス感覚からなのか?土臭い、懐かしさの残るメロディからなのか?どちらも正解である。しかしそれ以上に注目すべきは彼らの曲の背後に見え隠れする「シーン」だ。まるで別々の映画を見たような感覚を残す楽曲群。誰もが人生のどこかで掠(かす)るそれぞれのストーリー。彼らは言葉巧みに聞き手をあらゆるシーンに引きずり込むのだ。にもかかわらず、聞き終わった後に感じるのは、アルバム全体を貫く太く確かな芯。その多様性と樹齢1000年の大木のような安心感こそが、彼らの曲が世代を超えて心に響き渡り続ける理由なのだ。渾身の6曲。いわば、映画6本分の感動が、ここにある。