Angela Aki's first J-drama theme. This is the theme song for the drama, 孤独のかけー愛しき人よ (Kodoko no Kake - Itoshiki Hito yo). I believe in an interview or something, it is revealed that Angela Aki has written this song as a response to having read the script of the show.
孤独のカケラ (Kodoku no Kakera) - The song opens with a simple piano intro and develops into another complex arrangement built with layers of information. The medley here is rather solemn and a bit sad, but the beauty I've become accustomed to still remains strong. Angela Aki doesn't make music just to please others. She writes for herself and every song she sing is a part of her being. Whether it's conveying a strong emotion or having fun ( as in her covers of the Blue Hearts' "Train Train" or Queen's "We will Rock Your/We are the Champions") she always preforms from the heart.
孤独のカケラ (Kodoku no Kakera) - piano version - A much shorter version, with just vocals and the piano. Again she proves that only a piano accompaniment is all that is needed when she sings....although an entire orchestral back up doesn't hurt either....this piano version is Beautiful.
Solitude - This track is a solo piano piece. In truth, this version of track one is a reinterpretation and really showcases Angela's piano playing. There's a reason why she says the piano is an extension of her body when she performs. This track definitely makes that seem plausible. It's the most emotional track on the single and by far is my favorite of the three featured here.
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