Stories

[Machine Translation] Moriya Saito is expanding his activities not only as a soloist but also as a member of "Les Freres," a four-handed ensemble. Three years have passed since his first album "MONOLOGUE", in which he seemed to be murmuring to himself. His long-awaited second album "STORIES" contains 14 stories. Someday in the Sky" looks back on his life to date, as if to cherish the progress he has made. One Road" is a dazzling love story for married couples. SHINE" was born from the experience of confronting life through his lifework of performing at medical and welfare facilities. CATALONIA: Dancing Shadows" is a youthful adventure experienced in the crowded streets of Catalonia, Spain, during his youth. SHINRA" is a grand expression of the respect for the great nature that he felt through the lens of his hobby photography. Moriya draws and tells 14 gem-like stories on the piano, like a high-quality movie, inviting listeners to step out of their daily lives and into various worlds. You will surely find your favorite story in this new album. Please open the pages and enjoy Moriya's new sound to the fullest.

1台4手連弾「レ・フレール」としてだけでなく、ソロでも活動域を拡げる斎藤守也。ひとり呟くかのようなファースト・アルバム『MONOLOGUE』から3年。ファン待望のセカンド・アルバム『STORIES』におさめられたのは14の物語。これまでの人生を振り返り、その歩みを慈しむかのような「いつかの空」。結婚する恋人たちに贈った、まぶしい恋物語を彩る「一本道」。ライフワークとする医療福祉施設での演奏活動を通じ、命と向き合う中で生まれた「SHINE」。青春時代にスペイン・カタルーニャの雑踏で経験した若き日の冒険「CATALONIA ～踊る影」。趣味の写真を通し、レンズごしに感じた大いなる自然への敬意を壮大に表現した「SHINRA」。守也がピアノで描き、語る、まるで上質な映画のような珠玉の14のストーリーは、日常を飛び出し、様々な世界へと聴く者の心を誘う。あなたのお気に入りの物語きっと見つかる、ニューアルバム。さあ、ページをひらいて、守也の新しい音を存分にご堪能ください。