Eri Nobuchika is a talented Japanese singer, who in my opinion doesn’t get nearly enough attention. If you’re a gaming aficionado, you may have heard Eri’s music before without even knowing it. Two of her songs, ”I Hear The Music In My Soul’ and a beautiful remix of ‘Lights’ appear in Lumines on the PSP. Read more about Eri and listen to some of her music after the jump.
Lights [05:25m] Video here.
Nobuchika Eri was discovered by producer Shinichi Osawa (aka Mondo Grosso) at a Sony Music audition and her first album was released December 2005. In 2006, Shinichi Osawa moved to another label leaving Eri high and dry. She has however appeared as guest vocalist on Delofamilia’s album, Quiet Life in 2007.
A major comeback is planned this year by releasing a new album and performing a concert on the same day, June 3rd 2009. The album is called ‘Hands’ and I absolutely can’t wait to hear it. June will be a massive musical month for me, with Kaela Kimura and Shiina Ringo also releasing albums later that month. Samples of the new album can be found on her official Myspace page.
Eri has one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard, sweet yet powerful and versatile. The best demonstration of this is in her live recordings, where you can’t disguise a mediocre voice. Here are some amazing live renditions of ‘Sketch for Summer’ and ‘Voice’.
Sketch For Summer (Live at Sony Music Studio) [05:08m]
Voice (Live at Crescente Studio) [05:46m]
My favourite song on the Nobuchikaeri album is Yume no Kakera, it’s just so beautiful, multi-layered and soaring. The entire album is excellent and flows from one song to the next, I wholeheartedly urge you to try it then buy it. ^_^
Yume no Kakera [07:56m]
Links to more information:
Eri Nobuchika’s personal blog
Her official site
Excellent Eri news-blog in English
Please join me soon for a look at Delofamila and eventually the new album, Hands.
As a bonus, here’s the gorgeous video for the song Voice.
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Originally posted 18th Aug 2008, updated 7th May 2009
Reminds me that I haven’t played Lumines in a while. Maybe after dinner. I love the game and her stage is one of my favorites
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