Folk Legend Nobuyasu Okabayashi Releases All-New Original Album to Mark His 80th Birthday

<Nobuyasu Okabayashi's Comment>

I never know when a song will come to me. Songs are mysterious. These songs on the album emerged as I approached my 80th birthday. I would be delighted if people of my generation enjoy them!

Throughout my life, I've used music to explore society and myself, asking questions of both the world and my inner self through songs that could only be sung at that moment.

This album includes nine tracks that reflect my authentic self—tackling not only aging but also the profound theme of impending death, yet still containing moments that make you laugh and cry.

Stripped of all excess, the lyrics and melodies are simple and pure. This is what a 'song' truly should be. The liner notes are written by rakugo performer Shinosuke Tatekawa. And this may likely be my final original album. As a long-standing artist at the forefront of Japanese folk music, his enduring presence and undiminished message continue to draw significant attention.

Release Date: October 7, 2026 Artist: Nobuyasu Okabayashi Title: The Deep Power of Life CD Price: ¥3,520 (tax included), ¥3,200 (tax excluded) Catalog Number: ONL19 Product Page: https://diskunion.net/jp/ct/detail/1009271402 Label: FUJI / diskunion *Images and text may be used freely

Tracklist: [9 tracks total] 1. A Star That Became a Desert 2. The Party Is Over 3. Is Money a Tool or a God!? 4. Stalker Blues 5. A Man's Soliloquy at 80 6. Distant Homeland (Furusato) 7. Two People in the Sunset Glow 8. White Camellia 9. The Deep Power of Life All lyrics and music by Nobuyasu Okabayashi