Tokyo's Coolest Sound

For the 20th anniversary of the release of Toshiyuki Yasuda's album "Robo*Brazileira" (released in 2000) (, Spotify, YouTube Music) — a concept album on which a robot sang human feelings over Brazilian music — the artist did self-covers of all of the songs but this time played on a felt piano with a soft and soothing sound. All songs are originals except for a cover of Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Chovendo na roseira".

Official info:
A self-covered piano solo album played on a felt piano of "Robo*Brazileira", Toshiyuki Yasuda's 1st album in 2000. The original album had a strong concept, robot voice and authentic Brazilian music, and put emphasis on composing contrary to Brazilian music scene in Japan. As the 20th anniversary of it, Yasuda takes a piano to spotlight the aspect of songwriting. And it turns into unique timeless feelings. In the deep nights with the pandemic of COVID-19, the piano was played so softly and intimately not to wake up whoever good or evil.

The album was first released in January as a "Robo*Brazileira 20th Anniversary" limited boxed set containing the new "Once a Robot Sings" album as a download card (giving access to hi-res audio wav files), the CD edition of the original album from 2000, and a set of 5 promo drink coasters. Prior to that, just three of the songs were also released in advance on download/streaming platforms (, Spotify, YouTube Music).

In addition to those formats, the full album is now available as a download card plus two promo coasters. Both the boxed set or the download card formats are sold via the artist's official online shop, and the price seems to include shipping worldwide!

By the way, the song "Nunca Mais" was featured on Tokyo's Coolest Sound's May 2020 radio show.

Toshiyuki Yasuda "Once a Robot Sings (Piano Solos of Robo*Brazileira)" (Download)
安田寿之 「Once a Robot Sings (Piano Solos of Robo*Brazileira)」

1. Baiza (Piano Solo)
2. Decor Samba (Piano Solo)
3. Cesna (Piano Solo)
4. Reversonia (Piano Solo)
5. Nunca Mais (Piano Solo)
6. Day-To-Day (Piano Solo)
7. Augusta (Piano Solo)
8. Zampano (Piano Solo)
9. Chovendo na roseira (Piano Solo)
10. Wave'n Tide (Piano Solo)

The Institute of Music and Environment (TIME)
Out now (4/30), ¥1400 (excl. tax)
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