Inochi no Fukaki Chikara ni

[Machine Translation] An original album featuring all-new songs released by Nobuyasu Okabayashi to mark his 80th birthday. I have absolutely no idea what kind of songs will come to me or when they ll appear. Songs are mysterious. As I approach 80, the songs on this album have come to life. I d be happy if people of my generation enjoy them!" Nobuyasu Okabayashi. Nobuyasu Okabayashi is a leading artist in the Japanese folk scene who has continued to share songs centered on society and himself throughout the ages. In this work, while tackling not only aging but also the profound theme of the looming inevitability of death, the nine tracks portray Nobuyasu Okabayashi as a down-to-earth human being someone who can make you laugh and cry at the same time. The lyrics and melodies are simple, stripped of all unnecessary elements. Here lies the true essence of a song." The album s liner notes were written by rakugo storyteller Shinosuke Tatekawa. This will likely be his final original album. Attention is focused on his presence as an artist who has long remained active on the front lines, as well as on the power of his message, which shows no signs of waning.

岡林信康が80歳を迎えリリースする全曲書き下ろしによるオリジナル・アルバム。「どんな歌がいつ出てくるのか、僕には全く分からない。歌は不思議だ。80歳を目前にこのアルバムに収められている歌が生まれて来た。同世代の人達に気に入ってもらえればうれしい!」岡林信康 いつの時代も社会や自分自身をテーマに、歌を発信し続けてきた日本のフォーク・シーンを代表するアーティスト、岡林信康。今作では老いだけではなく、遂には迫りくる死という深いテーマにも挑みつつも、どこか笑えて泣ける、等身大の人間・岡林信康を表現した全9曲。余計なものをそぎ落としたシンプルな言葉とメロディ。「歌」本来の姿がここにある。アルバムのライナーノーツは落語家の立川志の輔氏が担当。そして恐らく本作が最後のオリジナル・アルバムとなるであろう。長く第一線で活動を続けてきた表現者としての存在感と、今なお衰えないメッセージ性に注目が集まっている。