Tak Matsumoto – Strings of my Soul
- “Strings Of My Soul” marks the second time Tak has released a solo project outside of Asia first being “Hana” in 2003
- Entered #4 on Japanese Charts in its debut week
- Audiences everywhere will fall in love with these beautiful melodies inspired by Tak’s Eastern influences
- This eclectic album mixes Jazz, Blues, Rock, and features a cover of “SUKIYAKI” with the special guest appearance of 4-time Grammy Winning guitarist Larry Carlton
“To begin with, the idea of making this album was to make an album with all of my favorite songs I’ve encountered during my solo career. Not just a best-of album, but I wanted to try playing them again with my current style. More like “A new album of myself”. -Tak Matsumoto
Championed in his homeland as the most renowned guitarist in all of Asia, Tak Matsumoto is primarily revered as chief songwriter, GRAMMY WINNING guitarist and producer of the Japanese rock band, B’z. Counting a legacy of 18 albums, “B’z” truly means big business! With combined sales totaling over 80 million units in Japan alone, Tak’s artistic vision has easily made them Japan’s best-selling band in history.
TRACKLISTING
1. The Moment
2. Live Life
3. Trinity
4. Blue
5. Hana
6: Koi-Uta
7. Sasanqua ~ Winter Sun
8. The Wings
9. Sukiyaki featuring Larry Carlton
10. My Favorite Things
11. Romeo & Juliet