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Tracklist

1. Driving in the silence
   Lyrics: Maaya Sakamoto; Composition: Rei Shibakusa
2. Sayonara Santa
   Lyrics: Maaya Sakamoto; Composition: Rasmus Faber & Frida Sundemo
3. Melt the snow in me
   Lyrics/composition: Rasmus Faber & Frida Sundemo
4. homemade Christmas
   Lyrics: Maaya Sakamoto; Composition: Ryō Eguchi
5. First of the Year
   Lyrics: Maaya Sakamoto; Composition: Ryō Nagano
6. Like When an Apple Drops into Your Hand
   Lyrics: Maaya Sakamoto; Composition: Ryō Nagano
7. Polar Night
   Lyrics: Maaya Sakamoto; Composition: Rasmus Faber & Frida Sundemo
8. Vow
   Lyrics/composition: Maaya Sakamoto
9. Driving in the silence―reprise―

Sound produced ＆ arranged by Shin Kōno

Limited First Press (CD+DVD): VTZL-33 / ￥3,045 (after tax)
Regular Edition (CD): VTCL-60278 / ￥2,520 (after tax)

Maaya Sakamoto’s “concept albums” have boasted a high popularity through the releases of Easy Listening (2001) and 30minutes night flight (2007) and their viewpoints created with a very different flavor than her original albums. This latest album comes with nine new tracks written with a theme of Winter. The limited first press edition includes an original short film shot in Ireland.

Limited first press bonuses

1. DVD of original short film (about 8 minutes) shot on location in Ireland
2. Concert (12/13 to 12/18) ticket advance reservation information specifically for those who purchase the album
3. Entry postcard for prize giveaway contest

Limited first press edition cover:

Regular edition cover:

Welcome Home: http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/flyingdog/-/Discography/A008957/VTZL-31.html

Buddy: http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/flyingdog/-/Discography/A008957/VTZL-29.html

Keep checking this page for the latest information.
Stay tuned ☆

Limited first press edition cover:

Regular edition cover:

Driving in the silence

In addition to Rasmus Faber and Frida, announced earlier, the album includes music from Rei Shibakusa, Ryō Nagano (APOGEE), Ryō Eguchi, and more.

The PV for the TV animation Last Exile: Fam of the Silver Wing, featuring Maaya’s new track Buddy, has been released to the internet!!
(Part 2 of the promotional videos)

http://www.lastexile-fam.com/pvcm.html [in Japanese]

The price and first-press bonuses for Maaya’s third concept album (on sale November 9) have been released!

• Limited first press: VTZL-33 / ￥3,045 (after tax)
• Regular edition: VTCL-60278 / ￥2,520 (after tax)

A total of nine tracks, set on the theme of “Winter”, are included!

Three first-press bonuses:

1. An original short movie (about 8 minutes) DVD filmed in Ireland
2. Information for advance ticket sales to the December concept album concerts
3. A postcard for entry into a prize drawing (more details to be announced later)

Today I have something to announce to all of you who have continued to support me:

I, Maaya Sakamoto, on August 8th, married voice actor Ken’ichi Suzumura.

Thus far in my life my actions, which give priority to that which I like, that which makes me happy, and that which brings comfort, have always led me forward. So with marriage also, since the time naturally came when I could think of it as something I truly wanted to do, I followed those feelings. Ken’ichi is a kind person, someone who brings me a deep sense of peace whenever we are together. I find it very reassuring to think that he will be my partner in whom my heart finds rest as I continue to follow my path in singing, acting, and living. I would be blessed to receive your warm wishes as well.

I plan to dedicate myself even more to my work from now on, and so I humbly request your support.

Maaya Sakamoto