Minimal post-classical pianist Wataru Satō (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter), aka Gecko of instrumental band Gecko & Tokage Parade, has just released a new solo album. It's his first which also features strings. This is the follow-up to last year's "Feel Like April".
The song "Two Worlds" features Irish singer-songwriter Saoirse Casey, and the album also features violinist Atowa Yuri (the two of who just recently founded the Eala Label).
Aside from being available on CD, the album is also be found digitally on Bandcamp and on other download/streaming platforms.
Wataru Sato "After World"
1. Requiem
2. Universe
3. We Will Wander Forever
4. Feel like April in B flat minor
5. The Other Land
6. Remembrance
7. Sleeping Moon
8. Blank
9. Forget Me Not
10. Two Worlds feat. Saoirse Casey
11. After World
Playwright PWT83
Out 4/14, ¥2727 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Bandcamp, CDJapan, Amazon, HMV, Tower Records †, , Spotify, OTOTOY
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.
"Two Worlds feat. Saoirse Casey"
"Requiem"
Teaser clip
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