information about Fukushima published in English in Japanese media info publiée en anglais dans la presse japonaise
2 Mai 2013
May 1, 2013
http://mainichi.jp/english/english/features/news/20130501p2a00m0na001000c.html
The chorus version of a song created by Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii and Exile vocalist Atsushi to support Japan's recovery from the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake disaster has been released on the Internet for free from May 1, along with the music score.
A CD featuring the pair also went on sale on May 1 but they decided to distribute the single, titled, "Sore Demo, Ikiteyuku" (Even then, we'll keep living), on a special web page without charge for a limited time to encourage people to sing the song and spread a message of hope. They say they hope the song will soothe people still facing difficulties after the quake, which triggered a devastating tsunami, followed by meltdowns at the Fukushima No. 1 Nuclear Power Plant.
Tsujii composed the music soon after the disaster, instilling in it a prayer for recovery, and he performed it in disaster-hit areas. Atsushi responded with the lyrics and song, and their collaboration was unveiled in an NHK program in March.
The lyrics speak of hope for the future, with a decision to "keep living" even when life has been tough. The chorus version was sung by the "NHK Tokyo Children Chorus" group. The sheet music and audio are available for a limited period online at: http://exile.jp/ikiteyuku/
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