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The timeless masterpiece "SMILE," born from the genius entertainer Charlie Chaplin, returns with a breathtaking new life!
Yumiko Arima, the singer who made her debut with the original opening theme "Yume Ippai" for the anime Chibi Maruko-chan, joins forces with brilliant pianist Sae Mitsuzono, whose extraordinary technique and sensitivity never fail to captivate.
Together, they present a full-English cover of this immortal song.With a simple yet powerful piano-and-vocal arrangement, Arima's richly expressive voice and Mitsuzono's meticulously crafted, beautiful piano arrangement truly shine.
The result is a soundscape that feels like a scene from a classic film - nostalgic yet strikingly modern.This very special "SMILE" gently embraces your weary heart and gives you the courage to keep moving forward.
Keywords: SMILE, Smile, Yumiko Arima, Sae Mitsuzono, Charlie Chaplin, cover song, piano ballad, duo, nostalgic, vocal
Japanese singer song-writer, Yumiko Arima, known as a singer of the first opening theme "Yumeippai" of "Chibi-Maruko-Chan," in 1990 by the name of "Yumiko Seki". Her original song "EVERY HAPPINESS" written and performed for "Sylvanian Families"(Calico Critters) in 1992, is still popular among Sylvanian fans on stages and CDs. "Yumeippai" was on Rakuten TV CM for Mother's Day Promotion 2020, with her newly recorded vocals after 29 years since the first recording. Summer of 2021, the new version came out as "Yumeippai 2021" and "Every Happiness 2021"with guitar arrangement, and is making many fans happy with "Emoi" feelings. Recentlly she works as a narrator for Japanese TV, radio, internet shows and commercials, also a millinery, designs hats and caps in Japan.
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