Kiyoshi Hikawa releases first original album in 4 years, "KIINA.," today; MV for lead song released
Kiyoshi Hikawa released the original album "KIINA.," his first in approximately four years, today, Nov. 19. The music video for the album's lead song, "BE THE LIGHT," was released on YouTube.
"KIINA." contains a total of 12 songs. It includes "Party of Monsters," produced by Tetsuya Komuro, which served as the first single upon resuming singing activities; "Hakusuiren," featuring a lineup of magnificent creators with lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto, composition by TAKURO (GLAY), and musical production and arrangement by Seiji Kameda; and "Abare Kaikyo," with composition by Naoto Kine.
"BE THE LIGHT" is a work in which Hikawa sings about his own state of mind. Regarding this song, Hikawa stated, "'BE THE LIGHT' was created with the thought of turning sadness and suffering into music, changing them into joy, and emitting light, so I hope it becomes a work that serves as hope for many people and gives them a push."
Additionally, regarding the MV released today, Hikawa commented, "Since I only have singing, I think it has become a video filled with the thought that I want to continue giving light to everyone through singing." A female director handled the MV, and regarding this, Hikawa stated, "Our sensibilities matched very well, and the filming went smoothly. I think it turned out to be a video that feels good to watch."
Source: Music Natalie
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