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Nobuyasu Okabayashi

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An original album featuring all-new songs released by Nobuyasu Okabayashi to mark his 80th birthdayI have absolutely no idea what kind of songs will come to me or when. Songs are a mystery. As I approach 80, the songs on this album have come into being. Id be happy if people of my generation enjoyed them! Nobuyasu OkabayashiNobuyasu Okabayashi is a leading figure in the Japanese folk music scene who has consistently shared songs exploring themes of society and the self throughout the ages. In this album, while tackling profound themesnot only aging but ultimately the looming reality of deathhe presents nine tracks that capture the authentic, down-to-earth Nobuyasu Okabayashi, evoking both laughter and tears.Simple lyrics and melodies stripped of all excess. Here lies the true essence of a song.The albums liner notes were written by rakugo storyteller Shinosuke Tatekawa. This will likely