Mellow Dream

[Machine Translation] This second album was recorded about a year after "Scenery". The delicate yet emotionally rich playing is still there, but this time it is more powerful, and the world that Fukui has depicted comes to life with clearer contours and a greater sense of depth. The sweet and sad melody of "Mellow Dream" and the dynamic and fast-paced "Horizon" are among the dazzling performances. In addition, the album features three original songs, compared to only one on the previous album, allowing the listener to enjoy Fukui's musicality even more. Considering the maturity and richness of its content, it is safe to say that this is a masterpiece that surpasses the first album. Ryo Fukui regrettably passed away in 2016. His delicate touch, rich tone, and beautiful musical ideas. We are deeply grateful for the "pleasant dream" he showed us. Blue vinyl edition.

『Scenery』の約1年後に録音されたセカンド・アルバム。繊細でいながら情感豊かなプレイは健在だが、本作ではそこに力強さも増していて、福居の描き出す世界がより明瞭な輪郭と立体感をもって迫ってくる。甘美で切ない旋律に心打たれる「Mellow Dream」や躍動感と疾走感が溢れる「Horizon」など、眩いほどの快演が並ぶ。また、前作では1曲のみだったオリジナル曲が本作では3曲になっており、より一層福居の音楽性を堪能できるのも嬉しい。その成熟と内容の充実を鑑みると、ファースト・アルバムを凌ぐ名作と言っても良いだろう。惜しくも2016年に他界した福居良。繊細なタッチ、豊潤な音色、美しい楽想。彼が見せてくれた"心地良い夢"に深い感謝を。ブルーヴァイナル仕様。