Nujabes Pray Reflections - Haruka Nakamura

Haruka Nakamura, who left behind masterpieces such as "Lamp" and "Let Go" with Nujabes, released the 7-inch record "Reflection Eternal" at the end of the summer 11 years after his death.

Following the melody spun by Nujabes, Haruka Nakamura's prayer-like piano plays the continuation of the story.
 
Even after a long time has passed, the number of listeners around the world who desire Nujabes' music continues to grow. In the midst of this turbulent world, Nujabes' label, Hydeout Productions, which is still in operation, asked haruka nakamura to create a tribute album to mark the 10th anniversary of his death, saying, "We want you to move forward the 10 years where time has stopped."

First, in the summer, the music video and 7-inch record for "Reflection Eternal" were released, which received a great response.
 
As the culmination of this project, the album "Nujabes PRAY Reflections" will finally be released. Haruka nakamura plays the beautiful melodies spun by Nujabes with a new interpretation based on piano and guitar.
 
The music of the two artists has fused, and the work has been sublimated to a new horizon. The album includes a lineup of moving songs that can only be heard on this album, such as Nujabes' representative songs such as Final View, Horizon, Flowers, and Another Reflection, a waltz version of Reflection Eternal, and a piano solo born from the motif of Let Go.
 
Guest musician Gen Tanabe (orbe) plays the flute and electric guitar that belonged to Nujabes. Maika (baobab) provides a folklore sound with fiddle and singing, deepening the worldview of the album.
 
The jacket was commissioned to a new work by Cheryl D. McClure, the artist who was in charge of Hydeout Productions' "2nd collection". The cover is an impressive design that resembles the coastline of Kamakura, which Nujabes loved.

It also includes a rare liner notes booklet with production notes by Nakamura himself explaining all the songs.
 
The photos are by TKC, the photographer who also shot the music video.The design is by the up-and-coming designer Suzuki Takahisa. The cover design is a careful homage to the style of Nujabes' previous works.
 
Music travels through time.
 
A beautiful melody spun by Nujabes.
 
Following the melody, haruka nakamura's prayer-like piano plays the continuation of the story.
 
This is not a so-called cover album, but new music by haruka nakamura, inspired by Nujabes' melodies.
Reflecting mental landscapes.
 
A prayer that transcends the present flows there. We can confirm his presence in the beautiful things that will always be there.
 
You are a flower,
you are a river,
you are a rainbow