Takashi Matsunaga's lyrics & chords

Takashi Matsunaga released his first album at only 17 years old on the venerable Blue Note record label (August 2003). All 9 tracks on the recording are his own compositions, and each accurately convey musically a particular scene or mood. The opening piece "Southern Cross" in reference to the heavenly constellation, or "Moko-Moko" in reference to the thumping sound of a drum being struck with a mallet. The title track, "Storm Zone," certainly calls to mind the maelstrom of a seriously aggressive weather pattern. Matsunaga is accompanied by ...read more