Description
This collaboration between the city music project Ryusenkei, led by Kunimond Takiguchi, and singer-songwriter Nao Kodama is featured on "Sea of Love 8 -Collaboration with SHONAN by the Sea," the latest Japanese music release from the leading surf music brand "HONEY meets ISLAND CAFE." Written specifically for this sea-themed compilation, the song "Distant Horizon" evokes a folky seascape. Ryusenkei's performance and Nao Kodama's delicate vocals create a wonderful sense of comfort and nostalgia.
It was included in "Sea of Love 8 -Collaboration with SHONAN by the Sea," the latest in the Japanese music lineup of the number one surf music brand "HONEY meets ISLAND CAFE,
This is a collaboration between the city music project "Streamlined" led by Kunimond Takiguchi and singer-songwriter Nao Kodama. The song "Distant Horizon," written for the theme of the sea, evokes a folky seascape. Streamlined's performance and Kodama Nao's fragile vocals create an exquisite sense of comfort and nostalgia.
Artist Profile
Nao Kodama
Born on March 9, 1980. Born in Kanagawa Prefecture.
At the age of 16, she heard Carole King's "Tapestry" and was so struck by the song that she began singing.
In 2005, she formed an acoustic unit "YoLeYoLe" consisting of singing, mandolin, and guitar. Based in Shonan, they have toured extensively at outdoor events and cafes throughout Japan, and have gained popularity in many places.
In July 2011, they released a cover album "Family Songs" under the name of "Nao Kodama and Takuji Aoyagi.
April 2013: Released a mini album "MAGIC HOUR" produced by Ryo Nagano, exclusively at live venues and online store.
In April 2019, released a new album "IN YOUR BOX", his first self-produced album in 9 years, and held an album release tour.
In December 2019, released the single "Marmalade on the brink / SUIMENKA Destiny" co-written with Kan Sano for distribution, and in February 2020, released a limited edition 7inch analog version of the same single.
Currently, she is active as a solo artist, performing at outdoor festivals and events such as "Fuji Rock Festival" and "Summit", and singing for TV commercial songs. Her comfortable, soft, yet sometimes powerful songs reach straight to people's hearts. Many fans are captivated by her impressive voice.
Ryusenkei
Ryusenkei is a project by Kunimond Takiguchi, who formed the band in 2001. In 2003, the three members, Kunimonde Takiguchi, and Takehiro Oshizuka, released the album "CITYMUSIC" with Yuzo Hayashi as a member. The album was included in Tatsuo Sunaga's mix tape, was featured by Naruyoshi Kikuchi in a certain free paper as No. 1 on the annual chart, and became a hot topic among DJs, record collectors, and other heavy listeners. In 2006, it became a solo project of Kunimond Takiguchi and released the album "TOKYO SNIPER" from Happiness Records. He received the "BEST1" award in the music category of the "Pop Culture Award 2006" selected by Bunka Derrick (the late Masayuki Kawakatsu + Shu Shimoigusa) and others. In 2009, he released "NATURAL WOMAN," a collaboration album with Atsuko HIYASADA. In 2010, after performing at Okinawa MUSIX, a mini-tour was held at Billboard Live Tokyo and Osaka, and a year-end countdown live performance was held at Motion Blue Yokohama. In 2020, under the name of Streamline/Itsumidai, he was in charge of the play accompaniment for the NHK drama "Talio: Two Revenge Deputies". The soundtrack "Talio" was released the same year. In 2021, they performed a 2-day live concert at Billboard Live Tokyo, including an additional show. 22022, they released their first mini-album "Incomplete" in 16 years under the name of Ryusenkei.
Currently, the band is led by Kunimond Takiguchi, with supporting members Toshio Yamanouchi (guitar), Yuko Kitayama (drums), Eiji Hirano (percussion), Tetsuya Hirahata (keyboards), and Toshiro Matsuki (bass) as the basic band.
