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In the White Hours

Takanori Ito

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Release Date: 2026/09/05

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"In the White Hours" is the second release in Takanori Ito's Yui-nichi series.

Inspired by a quiet room with white walls and sunlight filtering softly through the trees, the piece captures a moment when a future happiness-still distant and undefinedsuddenly began to feel real.

Moving at an exceptionally slow waltz tempo, the music brings together light, air, the warmth of wood, and a gentle sense of anticipation. Rather than portraying happiness already fulfilled, it reflects the subtle moment when a distant wish begins to take the shape of something you truly hope to realize.

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  • Takanori Ito

    Takanori Ito is a Japan-based pianist and composer creating minimalist piano music rooted in improvisation. His works focus on silence, space, and subtle emotional shifts rather than overt melodies, naturally blending into moments such as mornings, nights, solitude, and deep thought. Balancing functional background music with artistic expression, he continuously releases instrumental piano pieces across platforms including Spotify and YouTube. Rather than guiding the listener's emotions, his music exists quietly alongside them leaving space for reflection, stillness, and personal interpretation.

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