The titles of all songs included in NakamuraEmi’s seventh major original album “KICKS” to be released on May 29th (Wednesday) have been announced. In addition to “Love at First Sight”, which was newly written for Shueisha HAPPY PLUS, and “Ultimate Holiday”, “Daydream”, and “Haruku”, which were released consecutively on 8cm CD, new unreleased songs “Fire,” “Umeda Night,” and “Matsuri” are included. “Hello Hello” and “Ichien Nari”, which was performed only at live performances, and “Yukimoi”, which was very popular at live performances and was included in the CD “NIPPONNO ONNAWO UTAU Vol. 3”, which was handmade before debut. has been rearranged, resulting in a total of 10 songs that are worth listening to.
It has also been revealed that the new album “KICKS” includes three collaboration songs with musicians that he admires.
Sarato, a singer-songwriter with a unique singing voice and a worldly feel, whom Emi Nakamura heard on the radio three years ago and became a big fan, and Sarato, a keyboard player for Tokyo Incidents and the HIATUS, who she has been listening to for a long time, and her own band Appano. A new record featuring Kazuyo Izawa, who is active in a wide range of fields including frontman and composer. The song is reminiscent of a quiet white snowy landscape, and the addition of Sara’s vocals and Izawa Ichiyo’s piano tones further expands the solemn worldview of the song, making the scene even more vivid.
Artist comments from Emi Nakamura, Sarasara, and Kazuha Izawa have also arrived, and we hope that expectations for the collaboration of “Yukimo (feat. Sarasa & Kazuha Izawa)” will be greatly increased.
Collaborating artists for “Matsuri” and “Hello Hello” will be announced in the future, so stay tuned for more information.
Furthermore, a new song from the album, “Fire Atsukiro,” will be performed on Thursday, April 25th on FM802 “THE NAKAJIMA HIROTO SHOW 802 RADIO MASTERS” (Monday-Thursday 14:00-17:51), which has a deep connection with Nakamura Emi. It has been decided that it will be aired for the first time.
He puts the conflicts and frustrating feelings he experiences in his daily life into songs, and sublimates them with arrangements that perfectly express his emotions. Don’t miss the broadcast on Thursday, April 25th!
“KICKS” is currently accepting reservations at various CD shops.
Each CD shop has its own special offer, and Columbia Music Shop is also accepting pre-orders for a set of original T-shirts and CDs/LPs, which are limited edition items only available here.
In-store events will be held at Tower Records Shibuya store on May 29th, the album release date, Tower Records NU Chayamachi store in Osaka, and Tower Records Nagoya Parco store in Nagoya on June 1st, so please check out the NakamuraEmi official website. Don’t forget to check the latest information on SNS.
[Comment from Emi Nakamura]
This song, written about a day when there was a rare heavy snowfall in their hometown of Atsugi, was included on a handmade CD they were selling before their debut.
Now, 10 years later, the same Kanagawa city has been quietly and strongly reborn with Sara, who grew up in Shonan, and Kazuha Izawa, who I have always listened to as a fan, two people who somehow feel the power of the natural world. Hiroshi Kawamura’s immeasurable arrangement, Sara’s deep singing voice that melts your heart no matter how many times you listen to it, and Izawa’s piano sounds like falling snow falling on your song for these five minutes. , it’s mysterious and moving, and you’ll probably melt.
[Sarasa Comment]
I have included the “Snow Pattern”, which is said to have been written on a day of heavy snowfall in Kanagawa.
Emi is an important person to me, as she is my favorite artist and also like an older sister. I’m happy to be able to share my work with people I care about, and I was very happy when I was asked to do so.
I don’t like winter, and I like low sounds, so if I write songs with snowy scenery in mind, I feel like the expressions will only come out somewhat dark and weak, so Emi-san, Kawamura-san, and Izawa-san… It was a fresh and challenging experience to be able to work with him on the sad, cold, yet sparkling sound that he creates. Please enjoy the album!
[Comment from Kazuha Izawa]
On the day of the recording, I had the opportunity to perform with Sara-san, Emi-chan, and Kawamura-san at the same time, and I remember being overwhelmed by everyone’s level of intensity. Kawamura-san’s arrangement also shined, Emi-chan’s lyrics and groove, Sarasa-san’s tone of voice, everything was comfortable.
I’m honored to be able to participate.
I hope the music reaches everyone gently and softly.
〈“Light the fire” aired on radio for the first time〉
Thursday, April 25th
FM802 “THE NAKAJIMA HIROTO SHOW 802 RADIO MASTERS” (Monday-Thursday 14:00-17:51)
■Major 7th Album “KICKS”
CD: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Release COCP-42258 ¥3,500 (tax included)
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Light a fire
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Umeda night
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Festival (feat.???)
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Sunny
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daydream
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Snow pattern (feat. Sarasa & Kazuyo Izawa)
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love at first sight
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Hello Hello (feat.???)
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ultimate holiday
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One yen
LP: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Release COJA-9509/10 ¥6,600 (tax included)
SIDE A
1. Light a fire
2. Umeda night
3. Festival (feat.???)
SIDE B
4. Sunny
5.Daydream
6. Snow pattern (feat. Sarasa & Kazuha Izawa)
SIDE C
7.Love at first sight
8.Hello Hello (feat.???)
SIDE D
9.The ultimate holiday
10.One yen
[CD jacket]
[LP jacket]
columbia music shop
https://shop.columbia.jp/shop/e/enakamura/
t-shirt design
<“KICKS” release commemorative in-store event>
Wednesday, May 29th 20:00 Tower Records Shibuya store
June 1st (Sat) 12:00 Tower Records Nagoya Parco store
June 1st (Sat) 18:00 Tower Records Umeda NU Chayamachi store
[Event details]Mini live autograph session scheduled
<“KICKS” in-store purchase benefits>
[In-store benefits]
・Supporting stores (Tower Records, HMV, TSUTAYA, and other supporting stores)
CD: CD jacket pattern sticker
LP: LP jacket pattern sticker
(each size 50mm x 50mm)
・Amazon: Mega jacket
[Tower Records early reservation benefit]
autographed postcard
Early reservation period:
April 12, 2024 (Friday) 20:00 to May 19, 2024 (Sunday) until each store closes
*Online will be available from 20:00 on Friday, April 12, 2024 to 23:59 on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
CD reservation page:https://tower.jp/item/6332935
LP reservation page:https://tower.jp/item/6332937
【Shipping】
CD: “KICKS” COCP-42258
LP: “KICKS” COJA-9509/10
“NakamuraEmi KICKS Release Tour 2024”
[Acoustic ver.]Vo.NakamuraEmi / Gt.Hiroshi Kawamura
2024.6.8 (Sat) Hokkaido Sapporo cube garden OPEN17:30／START18:00
2024.6.9 (Sun) Hokkaido Hakodate ARARA OPEN17:00／START17:30
2024.6.12 (Wed) Kanagawa Yokohama THUMBS UP OPEN18:30／START19:30
2024.6.13 (Thu) Saitama Koshigaya EASYGOINGS OPEN18:30／START19:00
2024.6.15 (Sat) Shizuoka Hamamatsu Window Frame OPEN17:15／START18:00
2024.6.16 (Sun) Hyogo Kobe VARIT OPEN17:00／START17:30
2024.6.22 (Sat) Kumamoto Piano PLUS OPEN17:30／START18:00
2024.6.23 (Sun) Kagoshima SR HALL OPEN17:00／START17:30
2024.6.29 (Sat) Kagawa Takamatsu TOONICE OPEN17:30／START18:00
2024.6.30 (Sun) Kochi X-pt. OPEN17:00／START17:30
2024.7.15 (Monday holiday) Nagano Ina GRAMHOUSE OPEN17:00／START17:30
2024.7.20 (Sat) Okayama CRAZYMAMA 2ndRoom OPEN17:30／START18:00
2024.7.21 (Sun) Shimane Matsue AZTiC canova OPEN17:00／START17:30
2024.7.27 (Sat) Gifu Yanagaseants OPEN17:30／START18:00
2024.7.28 (Sun) Kyoto Crucifixion OPEN17:00／START17:30
2024.8.1 (Thu) Tochigi Utsunomiya HEAVEN’S ROCK VJ-2 OPEN18:30／START19:00
2024.8.3 (Sat) Akita Club SWINDLE OPEN14:30／START15:00
2024.8.4 (Sun) Iwate the five Morioka OPEN14:30／START15:00
2024.8.6 (Tue) Miyagi Theater that no one knows[Reserved seats]OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00
2024.8.7 (Wed) Miyagi Theater that no one knows[Reserved seats]OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00
2024.8.17 (Sat) Niigata Niigata Joya Mia OPEN17:30／START18:00
2024.8.18 (Sun) Ishikawa Kanazawa AZ OPEN17:00／START17:30
2024.8.24 (Sat) Hiroshima Live space Reed OPEN17:30／START18:00
2024.8.25 (Sun) Fukuoka DRUM Be-1 OPEN17:00／START17:30
[Band ver.]
2024.10.11 (Fri) Osaka Misono Universe OPEN18:00／START19:00
2024.10.12 (Sat) Aichi THE BOTTOM LINE OPEN17:00／START18:00
2024.10.27 (Sun) Tokyo Zepp Shinjuku OPEN16:00／START17:00
◆Ticket advance sale (secondary lottery): 2024.4.8 (Monday) 18:00 – 2024.4.21 (Sunday) 23:59
https://eplus.jp/nakamuraemi-tour24/
◆Tickets on sale to the general public
June performance: 2024.5.11 (Sat) 10:00~
Performances in July and August: 2024.6.1 (Sat) 10:00~
October performance: 6.8 (Sat) 10:00~
Suddenly ONEMAN extra edition 2024 in Kuwana welcomes special guest!!
Date: June 2nd (Sun)
Location: Kuwana Hoseiji Temple (93 Kayamachi, Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture)
Time: Doors open 17:30/Start 18:00
Ticket: ¥6,000 (tax included)
Orchestration: Vo.NakamuraEmi / Gt.Hiroshi Kawamura
◆Fan club ticket advance
“NakamuraGarage” member advance sale (lottery)
April 19, 2024 (Friday) 20:00 – April 25, 2024 (Thursday) 23:59
◆Ticket advance sale (first lottery)
April 26, 2024 (Friday) 20:00 – May 6, 2024 (Monday) 23:59
https://eplus.jp/nakamuraemi/
Inquiries: JAILHOUSE: 052-936-6041
BS Asahi “There is a mountain” 100th broadcast commemorative event
Date: April 20th (Sat)
Time: 12:00-17:00 (tentative)
Venue: Futakotamagawa Rise Studio & Hall (1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo)
free entrance
■Cast: ROTH BART BARON (Masaya Mifune SOLO) / NakamuraEmi / Super Climbing Club
Program HPhttps://www.bs-asahi.co.jp/sokoyama/ ;
NakamuraEmi Live at Noh Theater “Ryokuko Ikion” *SOLD OUT
Date: April 29th (Monday/Holiday)
Venue: Tesenkai Nohgaku Main Stage
Time: Doors open 11:30/Start 12:30
Price: Advance ¥5000 / On the day ¥5,500
Orchestration: Vo.NakamuraEmi / Gt.Hiroshi Kawamura
【Information】
Official website：http://www.office-augusta.com/nakamuraemi/
Nippon Columbia special website:http://columbia.jp/nakamuraemi/
X:https://twitter.com/nakamura_emi
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@NakamuraEmi-official
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nou.emi/?hl=ja
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