Living - Shiina Mota

Introduction

Shiina Mota, a creator just 19 years old, possesses exceptional sound production, a natural sense of groove, and a lyrical world that is somehow endearing and captivating, reaching deep into the gaps of the soul. This long-awaited third album, his first in about a year and a half, reflects on his music-making endeavors, his approach to music, his way of life, and even his life itself, with an eye to the future. While Shiina Mota has enjoyed a stellar career since the age of 14, primarily on Nico Nico Douga, he also experienced the hardships of leaving his family home and the joys, sorrows, and happiness of life, creating words and sounds that express what only he could. Each track on this album, starting with the first, contains a sub-theme: "Birth," "Growth," "Impulse," "Conflict," "Glory," "Determination," "Departure," "Loneliness," "Change," "Now," "Tomorrow," "Future," and "Life." This album truly allows you to experience the bitter and sweet aspects of life. The album contains 13 tracks, including "Shojo A" (released October 2013/approx. 100,000 views) and "Even Just Getting Older" (released October 2013/approx. 50,000 views), both of which have already been released on Nico Nico Douga. Shiina Mota's words and music pierce directly into the shadows of emotions we all share, and the deep empathy shown in the comments posted by users on the videos is clear from the works. This album also features illustrations by Shiina Mota himself, which are frequently featured in his manga serialization in KADOKAWA's manga magazine "COMIC@LOID," his contributions to doujinshi, and his own music videos. The illustrations include those drawn going back five years, allowing you to visually sense the passage of time. Shiina Mota's distinctive catchy melodies, straightforward words, and cute yet somewhat mysterious illustrations are sure to inspire deep empathy and life reflection among many potential listeners of the same age as Nico Nico Douga users and Shiina Mota fans. [Regular Edition] CD only [Contents] ■ CD (13 songs) 01. Alive Conscious 02. I Am 03. From 9 to 0 04. Drug Score 05. Please Tell Me Mr. Wonder 06. There's Someone I Can't Meet Even in My Dreams ▶︎ Theme song for the earth music & ecology Japan collaboration with Lavel, held in October 2014 07. Hanshinhan = Gimme 08. Even Growing Old Normally (Released October 2013 / approx. 50,000 views) 09. Girl A (Released October 2013 / approx. 100,000 views) 10. Everyone's Apocalypse 11. From the Gap in a 6.5 Tatami Room 12. Eye Care Because 13. Goodbye, Everyone

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Creator Shiina Mota's first album in about a year and a half (as of 2015). As she approaches adulthood, she reflects on her music-making activities, her thoughts on music, her way of life as a person, and even her 19 years of life, creating this story-rich work with an eye to the future. It includes songs such as "Girl A" and "Even Getting Older Than Usual," which were released on Niconico Video. (C)RS