Opus One by Masaki Okamoto
"Opus One" marks the beginning of a sonic expedition that traverses a diverse landscape of emotions, experiences, and musical innovations. From the rhythmic streets of Kawasaki to the serene vistas of Wakayama, and touching on personal narratives of loss and enlightenment to reflections on broader societal themes, each composition tells a unique story through its melody and harmony. It’s an invitation to a journey through the variegated terrains of human experience, encapsulating moments of introspection, celebration, and profound contemplation.
Tracklist
| 1. | Retrotrippin' | 5:11 |
| 2. | Unidentified Emotions | 3:27 |
| 3. | Agua y Arena | 3:44 |
| 4. | Rainy Waltz | 4:27 |
| 5. | Regrets over Lost Friends | 4:39 |
| 6. | Ego Dissipates | 3:25 |
| 7. | Floating over Norilsk | 3:02 |
| 8. | Mental Malfunction | 3:29 |
| 9. | Mystified by Vandals | 3:57 |
| 10. | Sunset Sanfran | 4:44 |
| 11. | Wishing for Better Days | 4:37 |
Credits
License
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Expressions Uniting Diverse Ideas. Masaki attended Berklee College of Music, and was one of the five finalists for an audition by Sony Music. He composed music for a TV news program on NHK in 2003.
In 2011, he moved to Lahore, Pakistan to teach music in school, where he spent a total of 6 years designing a curriculum for students. He has also taught and performed in Berlin.