A masterpiece with a sophisticated arrangement and delicate vocals that paints a winter scene.
This 12-inch single features "First Love" on the A-side and "Snow Lady Fantasy" on the B-side. It blends urban sophistication with lyricism, highlighting Toshiki Kadomatsu's sense of composition and arrangement and the delicate vocals.
"First Love," with its soft electric piano and urban rhythm, exudes a sense of melancholy amidst its sophisticated AOR sound. Backing horns and strings gently unfold, while Kadomatsu's vocals carefully convey the emotion. "Snow Lady Fantasy" features a clear melody that reflects the winter atmosphere, making it a work that symbolizes the maturity of city pop.
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Bass - Marcus Miller
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Percussion - Bashiri Johnson
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Co-producer [For MHB Production] - Michael H. Brauer
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Engineer [Mixdown] - Michael H. Brauer
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Tenor Saxophone - Bob Mintzer
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Engineer [Recording] - Mario Salvati
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Drum - Yogi Horton
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Baritone Saxophone - Ronald Cuber
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Piano - Richard Tee
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Engineer [Assistant] - Alexander Haas
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Coordinator [Recording] - Aki Ikuta
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Arranged By [Chorus] - Minako Yoshida
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Executive-Producer - Tasuku Okamura
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Electric Guitar - Toshiki Kadomatsu
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Producer - Toshiki Kadomatsu
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Written-By, Arranged By - Toshiki Kadomatsu
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Coordinator [Recording] - Sizuko Orishige
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Photography By - Shin Hada
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Engineer [Recording] - Masahiro Miyazawa
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Design [Vitamin Studio] - Masayuki Yano
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Engineer [Recording] - J. C. Convertino
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Engineer [Recording] - Tadaharu Satoh
