Release Date: 2026/01/11
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"Where Lucy Waited" is a quiet, atmospheric piece that reflects on the time shared with a small life who became family.
It traces the days we welcomed her, the gentleness I failed to notice, and the regret of realizing too late what she had been offering.
The contrast between me, always chasing the wind, and Lucy, who simply waited in silence, forms the emotional foundation of this work.
The arrangement is intentionally minimal and transparent: dotted-quarter pulses, long-breath flute lines, soft Crystal arpeggios, and the subtle sound of a dog's breath.
By leaving space and removing excess rhythm, the music brings back the place and the moments where Lucy once lived and waited.
The cover photo was taken by photographer Hiroaki Mio.
Her calm gaze in the image quietly echoes the story behind the music.
This track is a small letter carried by the wind -
a quiet "I'm sorry" and "thank you" that I could never say in time.
Born in Tokyo and currently based in Hiroshima, Japan (formerly living in Takarazuka, Hyogo until May 2026). After graduating from the Drum Department of the Ann School of Contemporary Music, I worked in Tokyo as a professional drummer signed to a production company. Later, I pursued a career in IT engineering and now work as an independent creator and engineer, focusing on music production and sound design. My music is inspired by events and experiences found in everyday life and society. Through instrumental works, songs, and Vocaloid productions, I explore a wide range of themes including anti-war perspectives, environmental issues, coexistence with wildlife, and human relationships. Drawing inspiration from current events, personal experiences, and the world around me, I create music that focuses on the thoughts, emotions, and dignity that are often overlooked amid the irrationalities and contradictions of modern society.
IKUKO Piccolo Flute Studio