Omoiyari

Pop · 2019 · 10 tracks · 43m

Omoiyari

A lush, symphonic meditation on Japanese-American history. Orchestral pop meets Americana through soaring violins, banjo, and deeply empathetic storytelling.

It’s like a beautiful, orchestral folk movie about history that makes you cry in a good way.

A deeply empathetic and beautifully arranged meditation on history, identity, and the enduring power of the human spirit.

Omoiyari · vs · Kishi Bashi

Social Commentary+3.0σ

The writing leans far further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 43m

01

Penny Rabbit and Summer Bear

3:34

02

F Delano

3:24

03

Marigolds

3:53

04

A Song for You

3:52

05

Angeline

4:47

06

Summer of ’42

5:02

07

Theme From Jerome (Forgotten Words)

4:19

08

A Meal for Leaves

4:52

09

Violin Tsunami

5:39

10

Annie, Heart Thief of the Sea

4:15

Moments Worth Waiting For

The explosive orchestral swell in Violin Tsunami that mimics the terrifying power of nature and history

The gentle banjo plucking on F Delano that creates a stark contrast against the heavy subject of Executive Order 9066

The way the vocal harmonies stack and soar during the climax of Summer of ’42

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