Credits:

Ayako Kawai

Description:

I think the word fantasy holds a mysterious charm. The moment I picture that word, my thoughts drift away from the clutter of everyday life and begin to wander through a hazy, mysterious space. Eventually, I arrive at a deep, infinite world where all manner of conflicting emotionsreality and fantasy, light and darkness, joy and sorrow, fiery passion and introspective melancholyare gently enveloped in the veil of poetic sentiment. And within that world, my soulhaving shed all earthly tiesbegins to play freely. Is not a fantasia a composition born of such spiritual play? Every piece is profound, expansive, passionate, and sure to stir the imagination. While the image of fantasy may differ for each person who picks up this album, I would be delighted if you could enjoy these fantasias while picturing their charm in your heart. (Ayako Kawai, Paris, 2003) From the liner notesTobu Land System