Awa no Uta Ozashiki Uta 1

[Machine Translation] A unique CD that takes you back to the good old days in Japan! The first album of "Ai", a shamisen player with a beautiful voice who continues to love his old hometown! This album features "National Tour Songs" from Tokushima (Awa), where indigo flourished, with shamisen, flutes, drums and other musical instruments. This album will take you back in time to the old days of Japan, with its rich emotions, and also includes some classic songs from the Edo period. In particular, "Awa no Shinminyo" (New Folk Songs of Awa), the main part of the album, is a collection of masterpieces, most of which were written by famous lyricists and composers, but disappeared in the waves of the times. The sound sources from those days are almost nonexistent, so "Ai" himself dug them up by relying on materials and other sources, and successfully revived them in the present age, keeping the original flavor of the songs intact. Ai's transparent singing voice and delicate shamisen sound can be enjoyed through the meticulous recording. Bon nagashi uta" is a song full of mature emotion that makes you want to go on a trip to Tokushima in the summer. The song is full of mature emotions that will make you want to take a trip to Tokushima in the summer. The tune is filled with the stylish atmosphere of a tatami room in contrast to the energetic Awa Odori dance. It is best listened to in a quiet space with a glass of delicious local sake. Narutobushi" is a rhythmical and impressive song with the feel of Awa Odori. You can also enjoy the different musical accompaniment for each lyric.

古き良き時代の日本へ"回帰"する異色CD! 古郷を愛し続ける、美声の三味線奏者"藍"のファーストアルバム! 藍で栄えた徳島(阿波)の「お座敷唄」を、三味線、笛、太鼓などのお囃子入りで再現! 江戸のお座敷定番ソングも盛り込んで、本アルバムを聴くだけで、情緒豊かな、かつての日本にタイムスリップ。特に、アルバムのメインとなる「阿波の新民謡」は、そのほとんどを著名作詞家・作曲家が作りながら、時代の波で消えてしまった名曲揃い。当時の音源もほとんど現存せず、資料等を頼りに、"藍"自身が掘り起こし、曲の持ち味をそのままに、見事に現代に蘇らせた。音にこだわった、きめ細やかなレコーディングにより、透明感のある"藍"の歌声、繊細な三味線の響きをお楽しみいただける一枚。「盆流し唄」は夏、ふらっと徳島へ旅に出たくなるような、大人の情感たっぷりの曲。エネルギッシュな阿波踊りに対して、粋(すい)なお座敷風情がしたためられた曲調となっている。静かな空間で、美味しい地酒を傾けながら聴きたい。「鳴門ぶし」は阿波踊りの風情が感じられる、リズミカルで印象的な曲。歌詞毎のお囃子の違いも、お楽しみいただける一曲。