■The tracks

1.「Morning on the Ranch」（music / Hideo Inoura）

The comforting rhythm conveys the air of a bracing morning. The sound of thunder signals a change in tone. This also expresses the hardships that people encounter on their journeys. However, the rain finally lifts, and a patch of clear weather appears.

Guitar, Drums, Percussion : Hideo Inoura
Bamboo Flute : Ryuichi Nakajima
Charango : Naotoshi Takayama
Vocal, guitar, Contrabass : Kumiko Sukegawa

“Morning on the Ranch” （music / Hideo Inoura） by sukekumi

2.「Listen to the Forest」
（words / Anthony K. music / Kumiko Sukegawa）

In the four billion year history of life on this planet, humans are
newcomers. Mother Forest sends a calm but scathing message to humans who stand in awe at the edge of the forest. This is a plea to humans to return their civilization, which has overstepped its boundaries, back to how it should be and to promote coexistence with nature.

Vocal, Guitar, Contrabass : Kumiko Sukegawa
Drums, Percussion : Hideo Inoura
Bamboo Flute : Ryuichi Nakajima
Chorus : N.A.S.U.

Listen to the Forest Japanese ver by sukekumi

3.「Droplets on the water lilies」
（music / Atsuko Sutou）

Water lilies bloom sweetly and inconspicuously on a lake surrounded by forest. Amid a tranquil stillness so quiet that you can hear the droplets of water falling from them, these flowers are like water sprites, symbolizing the lake’s mysterious side. Conveying such tranquil stillness, the track expresses moments of introspection.

Piano : Atsuko Sutou
Percussion : Hideo Inoura　Vocal : Kumiko Sukegawa

“Droplets on the water lilies”（music / Atsuko Sutou） by sukekumi

4.「Cherry blossom boat」
（music / Ryuichi Nakajima）

Based on the image of gazing leisurely at blossoming mountain
cherry-blossom trees sprawled along the bank while bobbing and swaying upon a sightseeing boat, this track is a rondo of scattering petals dancing in the wind around a gently flowing river.

Bamboo Flute : Ryuichi Nakajima
Charango,: Naotoshi Takayama
Guitar, Drums : Hideo Inoura
Contrabass, Koto : Kumiko Sukegawa

Cherry blossom boat（music / Ryuichi Nakajima） by sukekumi

5.「Nasu, a Resemblance to the Andes」
（music / Naotoshi Takayama）

Raising one’s eyes in response to a far-away call, one sees the Nasu Ranges, standing there with magnificent grandeur resembling a mountain rage of the Andes. It is a spiritually uplifting sight that ignites a spirit of adventure. Sometimes, you need to take risks to explore new paths.

Quena, Zampona, Ronrroco, Antara: Naotoshi Takayama
Bamboo Flute :Ryuichi Nakajima
Drums : Hideo Inoura
Contrabass : Kumiko Sukegawa

"Nasu, a Resemblance to the Andes"（music / Naotoshi Takayama） by sukekumi

6.「Repercussions in the forest」
（music / Atsuko Sutou）

Having ventured into a deep forest that seems unwelcoming of human intruders, one projects a single sound. The sound waves reverberate in the trees and the forest trembles as if it were one living being. It is as if you are hearing the echoes of human spirits residing in each of every tree in the forest.

Piano : Atsuko Sutou
Zampona : Naotoshi Takayama
Drums : Hideo Inoura
Contrabass : Kumiko Sukegawa

Repercussions in the forest（music / Atsuko Sutou） by sukekumi

7.「Blue wind」（music / Atsuko Sutou）

Standing on a clearing atop a tall forested hill, the setting sun has turned the sky crimson. Just at the moment before the sun fully sets, however, the sky suddenly changes to blue. Just at that time, a gust of wind blows over the hill.

Piano : Atsuko Sutou
Zampona : Naotoshi Takayama
Drums : Hideo Inoura
Contrabass : Kumiko Sukegawa

Blue wind（music / Atsuko Sutou） by sukekumi

8.「Vision Quest」（music / Ryuichi Nakajima）

One rite of passage into adulthood practiced since ancient times is for the person coming of age to climb a mountain alone and weather the harsh natural elements on a quest for a vision about what path to follow in life. What is our vision for life?

Bamboo Flute : Ryuichi Nakajima
Charango : Naotoshi Takayama
Guitar, Drums : Hideo Inoura
Contrabass, Koto : Kumiko Sukegawa
Overtone chorus : N.A.S.U.

「Vision Quest」（music / Ryuichi Nakajima） by sukekumi

9.「Sky path」
（words/ Anthony K. music / Kumiko Sukegawa）
（translation / Geoff Trousselot）

This is the vision seen by the young person at the end of Vision
Quest: Their spirit was guided across the sky by an eagle, crossing eternal time. The eagle, which is an angel, brings forth a new dawn for humankind.

Vocal, Guitar, Contrabass : Kumiko Sukegawa
Piano : Atsuko Sutou　
Zampona : Naotoshi Takayama
Drums : Hideo Inoura

Sky path（words/ Anthony K. music / Kumiko Sukegawa） by sukekumi


Spread your wings long and broad gliding on the wind

crossing over high mountains weathering the wild storms
 

10.「Standing on the peak」
（music / words Hideo Inoura）

Standing on the mountain peak filled with elation, I view the vast panorama spread out before me. The sea of clouds opens to reveal a world beneath so distant. The me that used to be and the me that is now mysteriously fuse. There flowing through me is a requiem traversing time and space

Vocal, Guitar, Percussion : Hideo Inoura
Bamboo Flute : Ryuichi Nakajima
Tiple : Naotoshi Takayama
Contrabass : Kumiko Sukegawa
Chorus : N.A.S.U.

Standing on the peak（music / words Hideo Inoura） by sukekumi

Traversing countless nights You stand there I with you
Ah time flows Ah endlessly
All my dreams continuing on My journey continuing on
Finally the sun goes down The moon shines bright upon you
Ah even now Ah changelessly
Softly in a slumber You are so deep in dreams

11.「Listen to the Forest」 English version
（translation / Nao Ogawa, Geoff Trousselot
）

In the four billion year history of life on this planet, humans are
newcomers. Mother Forest sends a calm but scathing message to humans who stand in awe at the edge of the forest. This is a plea to humans to return

Listen to the Forest English version by sukekumi

Listen to the Forest　Ah Ah （rep.）
Don't be afraid and listen, close your eyes and watch
Take your time and you will hear the voices of the trees

Your life has just started, your eyes have just opened
To learn how to walk, many times you fall

Stop your feet in the forest, lay yourself on the grass
Take your time and you will hear the voices of the wind

There's so much it can give you
If you stop your greedy hands
Release your control
And see what will come

Stars appear in the sky, the moon shines blue and calm
Take your time and you will hear the voices of the night

Don't be afraid, look closer and you will find your own path
You can see the universe in a tiny ant

Listen to be inspired and take a small small step
Its abundant grace is enough for everyone
Listen to the Forest　Ah Ah （rep.）