[Machine Translation] To all living creatures. A story of requiem and hope spun on the piano, with light and prayer silently nestled in the background. The harmony of both original and cover arrangements, woven together with co-starring artists, is also a major attraction. Why do people play music? This album by Yoriko a.k.a. Okazawa is a collection of works of requiem and hope dedicated to those of us who live in an age when the sanctity of all life has been repeatedly questioned. This work is not a prayer for anyone in particular. It is a silent prayer for all life, including animals and plants, as well as for those who have been sacrificed behind the scenes in the pursuit of human ego and profit, and who have been unable to speak out. Yoriko has been sharing her music with musicians not only in Japan, but also in Russia, Ukraine, and other countries. Her belief that music can transcend national borders was torn apart by the reality of war. The severance of close musical friends, the loss of young lives one after another, and the destruction of cities - when she was confronted with these realities, her heart was deeply wounded and shaken. The distance between "life" and "death" becomes more acute than ever before as she loses her father, whom she loves, and a dear friend. Still, she believes that there is kindness in human nature. The concept of this film, "Harmony of Light and Prayer," is an expression of this belief. Light is the kindness that resides within us. Prayer is the repose of souls and a wish for peace for all living things. Harmony means that different beings resonate and harmonize together. The tones spun in the high-quality recording space where the Bechstein C234 was placed are as delicate as glass, but at the same time, they are filled with deep warmth. The melodies that gently speak to the listener, as well as the violent sounds that reflect lamentation and indignation at the absurdity of the world, are all sublimated into a quiet hope that "people can still be kind. This album is not a work that offers answers. It is simply a piece of music to listen to, to feel with, and to pray with.