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Tina

Tomoko Miyata

Tina

I’ve gotta let you know

Something that you may know

But I’ve got to tell you

Today

I felt happy to be alive

Happy to be kissed by the sun

Happy to see those dancing butterflies

Not afraid anymore

Of the summer that’s coming

Think I’m close to being back to be

Who I am

Who you saw on that winter day

You with those curious tiny eyes

Handing me a plate of ham and eggs

Tina

I always wanted to find

Who you saw in me

It took a long time

But I’ve gotta tell you

I finally understand

‘Cause I’ve found the beauty

That you told me and showed me existed

Always right in this world

Right in this world

Think I’m close to being back to be

Who I am

Who you saw on that rainy day

You with the famous perfect grin

Watching me as we talked about life

Tina

I gotta let you know

Something that you may know

But I’ve got to tell you

Today

I feel happy to be alive

Happy to be kissed by the sun

Happy to feel the breeze on my skin

Not afraid anymore

Of the summer that’s coming

Of the summer that’s coming

  • Lyricist

    Tomoko Miyata

  • Composer

    Tomoko Miyata, Gensuke Kanki

  • Co-Producer

    Tomoko Miyata, Gensuke Kanki

  • Guitar

    Gensuke Kanki

  • Vocals

    Tomoko Miyata

  • Choir

    Tomonobu Fujii, Iwamachika, Kiko & Miki

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Where do we journey when the weight of the world finally lifts? Tomoko Miyata's album "unbound" gently speaks to this question through seven intimate musical narratives.

Having honed her musical talents in Los Angeles and New York, Tomoko Miyata now resides in the serene embrace of Amami Oshima, Japan.

Here, she encounters Gensuke Kanki, a guitarist and composer who crafts a unique sound, gracefully traversing genres. His guitar work intertwines with her voice, weaving an album rich in texture and profound emotion.

Penned in both English and Japanese, the lyrics vividly depict the worlds she has known and the present moment, resonating with themes of stark beauty: the interplay of dazzling light and deep darkness, the lingering scent of memory against the immediacy of now, and the flow of time. Delicate yet powerful guitar performances embrace her voice, illuminating the intricate landscape of the heart where light and shadow dance as one. The presence of guest musicians Shun Ishiwaka on drums and Romero Lubambo on guitar further enriches this sonic tapestry.

Beyond original compositions, their reinterpretations of songs by Tom Waits and Toru Takemitsu, timeless artists who continue to touch hearts across generations, cast a new and enchanting light upon their enduring magic.

May this album gently guide each listener to their own "unbound" within, a place where the soft caress of limitless love and a delicate, unwavering light await.

Artist Profile

  • Tomoko Miyata

    Originally from Aichi Prefecture, Tomoko Miyata is currently based on Amami Oshima Island. After graduating from high school, she moved to the United States and spent 18 years performing and creating music in Los Angeles and New York, focusing on Brazilian music and jazz. Known for her story-driven song selections and compositions and clear, expressive voice, she released her debut album, Secret of Life, in 2010 with the full support of Romero Lubambo. She followed it with Begin Anywhere in 2011, both of which received critical acclaim. In 2020, after relocating to Amami, she released the album "tatoeba", co-produced by Kazuma Fujimoto and Yukihiro Atsumi, themed around traditional songs from Amami and Japan and her original compositions. Today, in addition to her performances, she is also active as a vocal coach and workshop facilitator, sharing her music and teachings on Amami and beyond.

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