What you need to know:
At the year-end live performance, MIYAVI announced the release of its first album in three years amid enthusiastic cheers from the audience. This album, titled “Lost In Love, Found In Pain,” will be a two-part series with a “two-faced” theme. The release date for the first installment, “Lost In Love,” has been set for April 3. In terms of audio production, the installment will be made in collaboration with Lenny Skolnik, a longtime partner on field of musical creativity and involves many different producers and collaborators. in Los Angeles. On the visual front, Darren Craig, known for his work with A$AP Ferg and Justin Timberlake, took advantage of exploring new ways of expression. Please look forward to the upcoming music and visual release. Additionally, the album’s first pre-release single, titled “Broken Fantasy/Tragedy Of Us,” is available to stream starting February 4, 2024. “Broken Fantasy” features a solid, up-tempo rock that showcases not only MIYAVI’s exceptional guitar playing but also a captivating vocal style that showcases a new side of his artistry. In contrast, “Tragedy Of Us” is a mid-tempo tune that combines scattered guitar riffs, dramatic progressions throughout the song, and a story-like vocal delivery. More information about the album and its songs will gradually be revealed. There are also many more releases planned for 2024, so please stay tuned for more updates.
Release information
“Broken Fantasy/Tragedy Of Us”
1. The illusion is broken
2. Our tragedy
Released on digital platforms from 0:00 February 4, 2024.
URL: https://japan.miyavi.com/feature/broken_fantasy
MIYAVI Album “Lost In Love”
Will be released on April 3, 2024
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MIYAVI has attracted worldwide attention as a guitarist for his unique “slap guitar” style, in which he plays the electric guitar with his fingers instead of using a pick. He has performed more than 380 live shows in 30 countries and had nine successful world tours. Other achievements include performing the national anthem at Dodger Stadium in the US, performing the opening performance at the National Stadium during the Paris Saint-Germain football team’s visit to Japan, and providing music and halftime shows for the NBA’s Golden State Warriors.
In addition to pursuing music, MIYAVI also made her Hollywood debut as an actress in Angelina Jolie’s movie “Unbroken”. He also appeared on the runways of Paris Fashion Week as a model for Yohji Yamamoto and Y-3, and was the first Japanese to feature in the GUCCI Global Collection. In recent years, he has also actively participated in advertising campaigns for companies such as DELL and McLaren. In 2017, he became the first Japanese to be appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees).
In November 2022, he announced the formation of the band “The Last Rockstars” with YOSHIKI, HYDE and SUGIZO. As a “Samurai Guitarist”, he constantly takes on new challenges and is one of the most promising Japanese artists working internationally.
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Source: Official press release