[Orchestral, Easy Listening] VA - The Best Uta No Nai Kayokyoku - Mata Kimi Ni Koi (2012) [FLAC]

VA - The Best Uta No Nai Kayokyoku - Mata Kimi Ni Koi (2012)
| FLAC+CUE | 466MB | Easy Listening, Instrumental | Nippon Columbia |

Released by Nippon Columbia in 2012, The Best Uta No Nai Kayokyoku – Mata Kimi Ni Koi is a captivating instrumental compilation that reimagines some of Japan’s most beloved kayōkyoku (Japanese pop ballads) without vocals. The title translates to "The Best Non-Vocal Kayokyoku" and lives up to its promise, offering 21 beautifully arranged tracks performed by renowned orchestras, ensembles, and soloists.

The album opens with the heartfelt "Mata Kimi Ni Koi Shiteru" by the Miyata Chouko Ensemble, setting a warm and nostalgic tone that continues throughout the collection. Each arrangement preserves the emotional core of the original songs while offering a fresh and soothing instrumental experience. The Columbia Orchestra’s lush interpretations, such as “Sen No Kaze Ni Natte” and “Kawa No Nagare No You Ni,” shine with cinematic elegance, while Kimura Yoshio’s guitar-based renditions, including “Funauta” and “Namidagoi,” evoke intimacy and tenderness.

Highlights include the mandolin-infused “Sen No Kaze Ni Natte” by Tokyo Mandolin Miyata Gakudan, the nostalgic "Kitaguni No Haru" by Yamauchi Kimiko & Seiryukai, and the melancholic “Toki No Nagare Ni Mi Wo Makase,” masterfully reimagined by the Columbia Orchestra. Koga Guitar Romantica’s romantic touch on “Futari No Osaka” and “Hisame” adds a dreamy charm, contrasting with the traditional flavor of “Hakone Hachiri No Hanjirou” on taishōgoto by Kimura Ryu.

Ideal for fans of Japanese pop classics, easy listening, or instrumental relaxation, this album serves as a gentle companion for reflection and appreciation of musical craftsmanship. The Best Uta No Nai Kayokyoku is not only a tribute to timeless melodies but also a showcase of Japan’s rich instrumental artistry.

Tracklist:
1. また君に恋してる/ 宮田蝶子アンサンブル Mata Kimi Ni Koi Shiteru/ Miyata Chouko Ensemble
2. 千の風になって/ 東京マンドリン宮田楽団 Sen No Kaze Ni Natte/ Tokyo Mandolin Miyata Gakudan
3. 愛燦燦/ コロムビア・オーケストラ Ai Sansan/ Columbia Orchestra
4. 舟唄/ 木村好夫 Funauta/ Kimura Yoshio
5. 津軽海峡・冬景色/ コロムビア・オーケストラ Tsugarukaikyou Fuyugeshiki/ Columbia Orchestra
6. 北の宿から/ コロムビア・オーケストラ Kita No Yado Kara/ Columbia Orchestra
7. 大阪しぐれ/ 木村好夫とザ・ビィアーズ Osaka Shigure/ Kimura Yoshio & The Beers
8. 北国の春/ 山内喜美子と清流会 Kitaguni No Haru/ Yamauchi Kimiko & Seiryukai
9. みちづれ/ コロムビア・オーケストラ Michizure/ Columbia Orchestra
10. さざんかの宿/ 木村好夫とザ・ビィアーズ Sazanka No Yado/ Kimura Yoshio & The Beers
11. 矢切の渡し/ 堀口博雄 Yagiri No Watashi/ Horiguchi Hiroo
12. 酒よ/ 大石昌美 Sake Yo/ Ooishi Masami
13. なみだ恋/ 木村好夫 Namidagoi/ Kimura Yoshio
14. くちなしの花/ 松浦ヤスノブ Kuchinashi No Hana/ Matsuura Yasunobu
15. 黄昏のビギン/ 木村好夫とザ・ビィアーズ Tasogare No Beguine/ Kimura Yoshio & The Beers
16. ふたりの大阪/ コガ・ギター・ロマンチカ Futari No Osaka/ Koga Guitar Romantica
17. 氷雨/ コガ・ギター・ロマンチカ Hisame/ Koga Guitar Romantica
18. 箱根八里の半次郎/ 木村流大正琴 Hakone Hachiri No Hanjirou/ Kimura Ryu Taishougoto
19. 時の流れに身をまかせ/ コロムビア・オーケストラ Toki No Nagare Ni Mi Wo Makase/ Columbia Orchestra
20. 昴~すばる~/ コロムビア・オーケストラ Subaru/ Columbia Orchestra
21. 川の流れのように/ コロムビア・オーケストラ Kawa No Nagare No You Ni/ Columbia Orchestra

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