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Hayley Westenra
Hayley Sings Japanese Songs 2 絆
Album JP 2009 on Decca label
(J-pop, Classical, Neo-Classical, Pop Rock)
The "sequel" to Hayley's album "Hayley Sings Japanese Songs." This special edition includes a SHMCD, or Super High Material CD. It also comes with a bonus DVD that includes the music videos for "蕾 (Tsubomi)" and "ねむの木の子守歌 (Nemunoki No Komoriuta)," along with a photo gallery. All tracks are sung in English, excl. "Nemunoki No Komoriuta." Hayley dedicates this album to her mother. Recorded at British Grove Studios, Chiswick, London, during September/October 2008. EXCLUDING "Mama E" and "Flower" recorded at CPIT Jazz School, Christchurch, New Zealand, and Bell Bird Studios, Lyttelton, New Zealand during January 2008. Music videos recorded January 2009. Made in Japan. Tracklist translation: 01 - Tsubomi (Bud) 02 - Mikazuki (Crescent Moon) 03 - Mirai E (The Future) 04 - Mama E (To Mother) 05 - Love Love Love 06 - Cosmos 07 - Warabigami (Child Of God) 08 - Mother Of Mine 09 - Itsumo Nando Demo (Many Times Always) 10 - Flower 11 - Nemunoki No Komoriuta (Lullaby Of The Silk Tree) Bonus DVD 01 - Tsubomi 02 - Nemunoki No Komoriuta
Musicians
 | Hayley Westenra voc, *1987 NZ backing vocals, vocals, album by, lyrics by, english |
 | Matthew Round b, GB bass |
 | Pete Fleming bass |
 | Bryony James vc, GB cello |
| Greg Donaldson drums, percussion |
 | Laurie Jenkins dr, perc, drums, percussion |
 | Harry Harrison g, guitar, s |
 | James Hayto , GB guitar, s |
| Misha Nickolic guitar, s |
 | Fiona Pears vn, vl, p, *1974 handclaps, viola, violin |
 | Ian Tilley b, key, bvoc, handclaps, mixed by, piano, keyboards, producer |
 | Joe Kearns key, GB handclaps |
 | Steve Lowe , GB handclaps, recorded by, mixed by |
 | Richard Milner org, GB piano |
 | Jason Silver key, bvoc, *1969 GB piano, organ, hammond |
 | The Pavão String Quartet , GB strings |
 | Nanako Satoh voc, translated by, translator |
 | Natalia Gomes , GB viola |
 | Jenny Sacha vn, GB violin |
 | Kerenza Peacock vn, GB violin |
 | The Voices Of Japan , choir |
 | Ron Sexsmith voc, g, *1964 CA lyrics by, assistance |
Producers
| Jennifer Allan a&r, coordination |
| Nicolas Pegg director |
| Allister Campbell-Tie director of photography |
| Tony Cousins mastered by |
| Rhys Frampton photography |
| Simon Fowler photography, cover |
| John Kane producer |
| Steve Abbott producer, mixed by |
| Bob Bickerton recorded by |
| Dave Cooper recorded by, assistant |
| Richard Cooper recorded by, assistant |
| Shinji Kawahara supervised by |
| Tomonari Sassa supervised by |
Composers
| Hayley Westenra |
| Ron Sexsmith |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 蕾 | Hayley Westenra | Hayley Westenra | 5:59 |
| 2 | 三日月 | Hayley Westenra | Hayley Westenra | 4:34 |
| 3 | 未来へ | Hayley Westenra | Hayley Westenra | 5:54 |
| 4 | ママへ | Hayley Westenra | Hayley Westenra | 4:47 |
| 5 | Love Love Love -English Version- | Hayley Westenra | Ron Sexsmith | 4:34 |
| 6 | 秋桜 | Hayley Westenra | Hayley Westenra | 3:42 |
| 7 | 童神～ヤマトグチ～ | Hayley Westenra | Hayley Westenra | 5:09 |
| 8 | ママに捧げる詩 (Mother Of Mine) | Hayley Westenra | 3:34 | |
| 9 | いつも何度でも | Hayley Westenra | Hayley Westenra | 3:22 |
| 10 | フラワー | Hayley Westenra | Hayley Westenra | 5:30 |
| 11 | ねむの木の子守歌 | Hayley Westenra | 2:20 | |
| 12 | Bonus DVD | Hayley Westenra | ||
| 13 | 蕾 | Hayley Westenra | 6:00 | |
| 14 | ねむの木の子守歌 | Hayley Westenra | 2:24 |
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