Where the Wintry Wind Goes

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Title 1 The song as it was initially composed possessed a grandeur reminiscent of Mozart's *Requiem*.
From there, the instrumentation was stripped down to the bare minimum, and the theme shifted to the "Sabbath"-a time of rest essential to the radiant "life" that stands in stark contrast to the *Requiem*.

Plans are in place to release the original version of the song at a later date.

After listening to this advance release, and then hearing the original version later on, which will you feel more strongly: human "life" or "death"?

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Title 2 This release features the original recording of the previously distributed single, "Song of Serenity - Sabbath."

It is being released now as a distinct version-specifically, the original version.

A professional composer had the opportunity to listen to this recording and remarked that it immediately brought to mind Mozart's *Requiem*.

Inspired by that reaction, I felt a desire to preserve the original recording as a work titled *Requiem*.

That is the background behind this release.

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Title 3 Toro-nagashi (floating lantern ceremony) is a traditional Japanese religious event in which illuminated lanterns are set adrift on rivers or the sea to honor ancestors, offer solace to the spirits of the deceased, and present prayers. It is primarily observed during the Obon season or on memorial days.

In Japan, it is generally considered a form of *okuribi* (farewell fire ritual) associated with Obon. Often held in conjunction with summer festivals or fireworks displays, the ceremony takes place in various regions across the country, including Fukushima, Kanagawa, Niigata, and Hiroshima.

Today, the custom has spread globally-reaching places such as Hawaii, India, Thailand, and Brazil-and is frequently incorporated into local festivals.Toro-nagashi (floating lantern ceremony) is a traditional Japanese religious event in which illuminated lanterns are set adrift on rivers or the sea to honor ancestors, offer solace to the spirits of the deceased, and present prayers. It is primarily observed during the Obon season or on memorial days.

In Japan, it is generally considered a form of *okuribi* (farewell fire ritual) associated with Obon. Often held in conjunction with summer festivals or fireworks displays, the ceremony takes place in various regions across the country, including Fukushima, Kanagawa, Niigata, and Hiroshima.

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Title 4 *Oborozukiyo* (a hazy, moonlit night) refers to a spring evening when the moon appears soft and blurred, veiled by mist or haze. In forms like haiku, it serves as a seasonal term for spring.

The world woven together by the piano, violin, and accordion captures the essence of such an ethereal, dreamlike night.

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Title 5 A piano "jam" refers to a jam session-a format where musicians perform together through improvisation, rather than being bound by a fixed musical score.

The spontaneous, one-time-only chemistry that emerges between these artists creates something truly irreplaceable. It becomes a unique, singular experience-one that not only shapes the music itself but also resonates deeply with the lives of the fans in the audience, making the night something truly special.