Ibuki Takai "Sekai no himitsu" CD

Love for the world one exists in, yearning for a world yet to be seen, confusion and hope...
"Sekai no himitsu" is written with the rich sensibility of Ibuki Takai, and is set in the space between dreams and reality.

■Since releasing her album "yoru wo koeru" in 2015, singer-songwriter Takai Ibuki has steadily gained a following through energetic live performances and composing and singing music for commercials. This is her long-awaited second album.
■A diverse range of musical styles, including jazz, rock, electronica, and ambient, blend with the foundation of classical music to create pop music brimming with originality. From piano-accompanied vocals that fully demonstrate the outstanding texture of the material, to colorful band arrangements centered around the members of his band "Sleeping Constellation" -- Kimijima Sora (G), Arai Kazuki (B / King Gnu), and Sakata Wataru (Ds / Lovemies) -- he has created a worldview that is both solid and expansive. The album has a unique presence, with a classical charm and natural singing voice resonating with an overflowing "impulse."
■The album contains 10 kaleidoscope-like songs, ranging from songs mainly performed with piano accompaniment, such as the nostalgic opening song "Beautiful World" and the emotional closing song "Today's Secret," to the refreshing, light and dynamic pop song "honey," "marionette" with its excellent melody line full of ups and downs, and band-arranged numbers such as "Shuichu," which starts off with a gentle piano accompaniment and vocals and features dynamic band playing and soaring vocals and melody that will touch your heart, to "saturday afternoon," where Kimijima Sora's meticulous track making matches perfectly with Takai's singing voice.
■The artwork, which perfectly matches the world view of the album, was created by Chisato Tanaka, an oil painter living in Fukuoka.

■Track list