51 Emotions -the Best for the Future- (First Press Limited Edition) (3CD+DVD) - Tomoyasu Hotei

Introduction

35th Anniversary BEST ALBUM Celebrating his 35th anniversary as an artist, this ultimate BEST OF album, carefully curated from his entire career, is set to be released as a magnificent 3-disc set! This deluxe 3-disc set symbolizes the 35 years of Japan's leading guitarist, who has left his legacy, revolutionized the times, and traveled across oceans.

HOTEI's 35 years of activity are 35 years of Japanese rock. He is a legend and innovator who has always challenged himself, opened doors, and changed the world. Songs that will be passed down through the generations. Sounds that continue to ring. Songs that continue to resonate. Here is an inspiring sound that does not linger in the past but hints at the future. A timeless masterpiece dedicated to all rock fans who have sung, rejoiced, and cried together!

The first limited edition comes with a DVD featuring selected live footage from "BEAT 1: Everything Starts at the Live House," the nationwide live house tour that was the first part of the 35th anniversary project!

[Disc 1] and [Disc 2] Contain numerous songs that represent his solo career, from his impactful solo album "GUITARHYTHM" (1988) to the present. This greatest hits collection, arranged in the carefully selected track order by Hotei himself, includes not only smash hits like "Poison," "Thrill," "Bambina," and "Saraba Seishun no Hikari," but also passionate live anthems like "LONELY★WILD," "RUSSIAN ROULETTE," and "GLORIOUS DAYS," as well as his latest single, "8 BEAT no Silhouette."

[Disc 3] Includes film theme songs like "BATTLE WITHOUT HONOR OR HUMANITY," the world-famous main theme from Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill," and "Theme from Mission: Impossible," as well as covers of beloved artists who form Hotei's musical roots, such as "STARMAN" (David Bowie), "C'MON EVERYBODY" (Eddie Cochran), and "Telegram Sam" (T.REX). This includes collaborations with world-famous musicians "How the Cookie Crumbles (Feat. Iggy Pop)" and "BACK STREETS OF TOKYO" (BRIAN SETZER vs HOTEI), as well as the latest songs from the album "Strangers," which was released worldwide last year. Plus, This DVD includes rare live recordings of exclusive covers of songs by BOOWY and COMPLEX, two bands essential to HOTEI's career!

[First Press Limited Edition DVD] Includes a DVD featuring selected live footage from the nationwide live house tour "BEAT 1 ~Everything Starts at the Live House~," the first leg of the 35th anniversary project! From the opening day at Takasaki club FLEEZ on March 5th to the final day at Kobe Chicken George on March 28th, the tour took place at 11 venues across the country. Tickets instantly sold out immediately after release, making this a truly precious and exclusive live performance!

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Celebrating his 35th anniversary as an artist, the release of the ultimate BEST OF album, carefully curated from his entire career, is a grand announcement! HOTEI's 35 years as an artist are 35 years of Japanese rock. A legend and innovator who has always challenged himself, opened doors, and changed the world. Songs that will be passed down through the generations. Sounds that continue to ring. Songs that continue to resonate. Here you will find an inspiring sound that doesn't linger in the past but foreshadows the future. A timeless masterpiece dedicated to all rock fans who have sung, rejoiced, and cried together! (C)RS