Tomomi Sano – Silent Flight = Silent Flight [Record Day Limited Edition]

 A bittersweet melody, a slightly mature singing voice, and a supple, swaying groove. Tomomi Sano, the female singer who provided vocals for Ryusenkei's streamlined debut album "City Music," is finally available on vinyl.

Ryusenkei is the unit of Kunimondo Takiguchi, who was ahead of his time in creating high-quality city pop in the 2000s and now wields considerable influence in today's flourishing scene. Tomomi Sano (Tomomi Sano), who made her presence felt as a guest vocalist on their 2003 debut masterpiece "City Music," released her solo debut and masterpiece "Silent Flight" on CD only in 2005. The songs and arrangements were handled by Yuzo Hayashi, who was also an early member of Ryusenkei and played a key role in the sound-making of "City Music" (also known as a keyboard player for Hayashi Yuzo & Salon '68, Toshiki Kadomatsu, and Tatsuhiko Yamamoto). The sound-making, based on Western soul and disco from the 1970s and 1980s, combined with a Kayokyoku-like sense of melancholy, creates a truly wonderful city pop atmosphere. Tomomi Sano's singing, which combines a certain fragility with sensuality, adds color to the work.

"A1. Six" has an irresistible guitar cut and a melancholy atmosphere created by the swaying strings that makes your heart race, while the title track "A3. Silent Flight" features smooth guitar tones that feel great. "A2. Last Summer" is full of a sense of speed, led by light percussion and featuring an impressive, soaring chorus phrase. "B1. Opposite Mirrors" is a nostalgic, fast-paced disco with a sense of scale and rolling electric piano, and "B2. Myojo" is similarly impressive. "A4. Biotope" is an exquisite medium-tempo mellow track with whispering vocals and perfectly intertwined strings, while "B3. Sweet Valley" is a slow groove with an exquisite combination of a rolling bassline and electric piano. All seven tracks are of such high quality that they could each be released as a single. The cohesive atmosphere, which fully brings out the charm of singer Tomomi Sano and feels like a step-up work from a talented idol singer, is also exquisite, and her bittersweet singing is addictive, offering a different flavor from her vocals on Ryusenkei.

This work, originally released on CD only, is now available on vinyl for the first time. The original analog master tape was used to create the vinyl mastering. Please enjoy the warm sound, including the matte texture of the jacket.

● First-time vinyl release (the work itself was originally released on CD only)
● Remastered for vinyl using the original master tape. The disc is pressed in Japan by Toyo Kasei.
● Reissued in a Type A (tip-on) jacket. Includes an insert.

Tomomi Sano: A female singer born in Tokyo. Influenced by artists such as Taeko Ohnuki and Yumi Arai. She provided guest vocals for all tracks on Ryusenkei's 2003 first album "City Music." Her bittersweet voice stands out with particular presence. She released her first album, "Silent Flight," in 2005, and "Midnight Explorer" in 2011. Her mature sound depicting the city nightscape gained support, and she won the 2012 CD Shop Awards Hokkaido Block Award. In 2018, she released her third album, "Mellow and Spacey Ele Pop," which was well received. In addition, she participated as a guest vocalist on "noanoa/noanoa," "Mizumoto Akira/A.M.," "Kaseki Saidaa/Mr. City Pop," and others.

[ Related Titles / 関連作品 ]
● Ryusenkei (流線形) – City Music (シティミュージック) [LP / PDLP-017]
○ Ryusenkei (流線形) – City Music (シティミュージック) [Remastered] (シティミュージック) [CD / ALCP-2036]
● Ryusenkei (流線形) – 3-Gosen / Koi no Cider [7″ single / MHKL36]
● Ryusenkei (流線形) – Friday Night / Airport '80 [7″ single / MHKL37]

[ Discography / ディスクグラフィ ]
● Tomomi Sano (サノトモミ) – Silent Flight (サイレントフライト) [LP / PDLP-020]
○ Tomomi Sano (サノトモミ) – Silent Flight (サイレントフライト) [CD / ALCP2006]
○ Tomomi Sano (サノトモミ) – Midnight Explorer (ミッドナイトエクスプローラー) [CD / ALCP2023]
○ Tomomi Sano (サノトモミ) – Mellow and Spacey Ele Pop (メロウアンドスペーシーエレポップ) [CD / ALCP2035]

A1. six
A2. Last Summer [ラストサマー]
A3. Silent Flight [サイレントフライト]
A4. Biotope [ビオトープ]
B1. Opposite Mirrors [追憶の鏡]
B2. Myojo [明星]
B3. Sweet Valley [スウィートバレイ]