It is May 2020. The world has been in the relentless grips of the COVID-19 pandemic for months. There are no concerts for fear of the spread of the Coronavirus.
Like many other artists, Nobuyuki Tsujii has taken to social media to stay in touch with his fans, with two newly initiated platforms
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Several videos have been posted this month. The reaction in Japan has been enthusiastic, as reflected in appreciation shown in web posts that thank Nobu for providing relief from the stress of the pandemic.
Today, May 15, saw 3 new videos posted on the channel that require some explanation.
In the 3 videos, Nobu is seen playing on the Steinway in his home studio. Each video features music that Nobu played for a CM (commercials, advertisements) aired on TV in Japan.
Like many other artists, Nobuyuki Tsujii has taken to social media to stay in touch with his fans, with two newly initiated platforms
Several videos have been posted this month. The reaction in Japan has been enthusiastic, as reflected in appreciation shown in web posts that thank Nobu for providing relief from the stress of the pandemic.
Today, May 15, saw 3 new videos posted on the channel that require some explanation.
In the 3 videos, Nobu is seen playing on the Steinway in his home studio. Each video features music that Nobu played for a CM (commercials, advertisements) aired on TV in Japan.
Video 1
辻井伸行 ソロver / 「Close to you」
2012年放送、松田聖子さんと共演させて頂いたサントリーのTVCM
「ボス シルキーブラック」「ゴールドシルキーピアニスト篇」で演奏させて頂いたカーペンターズの名曲「Close to you」
Nobuyuki Tsujii Solo rendition / "Close to you"
2012 TV commercial for Suntory [Beverage], co-starred with Seiko Matsuda. Carpenters masterpiece "Close to you" performed in "Boss Silky Black" and "Gold Silky Pianist"
2012年放送、松田聖子さんと共演させて頂いたサントリーのTVCM
「ボス シルキーブラック」「ゴールドシルキーピアニスト篇」で演奏させて頂いたカーペンターズの名曲「Close to you」
Nobuyuki Tsujii Solo rendition / "Close to you"
2012 TV commercial for Suntory [Beverage], co-starred with Seiko Matsuda. Carpenters masterpiece "Close to you" performed in "Boss Silky Black" and "Gold Silky Pianist"
The 2012 CM can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPgcGsLtdtM
Nobu plays a key part in this CM, which is a fantasy short clip that shows Nobu playing on a grand piano, with popular songstress Seiko Matsuda and an ensemble of characters (dancers & musicians) shown as miniature figures perched on the sound board, performing directly in front of Nobu. Video 2
辻井伸行 ソロver /「ひといきつきながら」
2017年放送、JTの企業TVCM「ひといきつきながらシリーズ」出会い篇で
山本彩さんと共演させて頂いた際に演奏させて頂いた楽曲となります。
Nobuyuki Tsujii solo version / "while living together"
2017 JT corporate TV commercial "One-on-one life series" encounter version, performed with Aya Yamamoto.
2017年放送、JTの企業TVCM「ひといきつきながらシリーズ」出会い篇で
山本彩さんと共演させて頂いた際に演奏させて頂いた楽曲となります。
Nobuyuki Tsujii solo version / "while living together"
2017 JT corporate TV commercial "One-on-one life series" encounter version, performed with Aya Yamamoto.
The CM can be seen on this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4dZxWQR0xw
It is a collage of photos of people in Japan. Nobu appears in one photo. The background music was performed by him.
Video 3
辻井伸行 ソロver / 「星に願いを」
2013年放送、浅田真央さん、坂東玉三郎さん出演「エアウィーヴ」のTVCMで演奏させて頂きました。Nobuyuki Tsujii solo version / "When you wish upon a star"
2013 TV commercial of "Air Weave" starring Mao Asada and Bandō Tamasaburō
2013年放送、浅田真央さん、坂東玉三郎さん出演「エアウィーヴ」のTVCMで演奏させて頂きました。Nobuyuki Tsujii solo version / "When you wish upon a star"
2013 TV commercial of "Air Weave" starring Mao Asada and Bandō Tamasaburō
The CM can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieElyr_mtvU
On screen, beloved figure skater Mao Asada (Nobu's dream lady) and kabuki actor Bandō Tamasaburō promote a name brand mattress.
Nobu does not appear on screen at all, but the music was performed by him.
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