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  1. Shima Uta (Remix 2012) - Musical Journey CD

From the recording Shima Uta (Remix 2012) - Musical Journey CD

"Shima Uta (Remix 2012)"  is a song written by Kazufumi Miyazawa who is the composer, lyricist and lead singer for the Japan rock group "The Boom." In 1993 “The Boom” released "Shima Uta" that became a big hit throughout Japan and Okinawa. "Shima Uta" translates to "Island Song" but is referred by Okinawans as "Hometown Song." The lyrics reflect the sorrows of war in Okinawa while also celebrating the beauty, grace and culture of the Okinawan people.
A previously mixed version of  "Shima Uta" was featured on the "Touch" CD that won a 1998 Hawaii Music Award in the Island Music category and features new guitar vocal arrangements.
Musicians:
Wayne Takamine: Lead & Background Vocalist, Acoustic Guitarist, Fender Bass
Emily Akamine: Okinawan Taiko
Pierre Grill: Keyboard Arrangements
Original Recording: Rendezvous Recording, Pierre Grill Sound Engineer 
Remixed and Mastered at Two Ti Leaf Production Studio, Wayne Takamine Sound Engineer
Executive Producer: Wayne Takamine - Two Ti Leaf Production Studio

Lyrics

Shima Uta (Island or Hometown Song)
Music and Lyrics by Kazufumi Miyazawa from the group "The Boom"
Deigo no hana ga saki kaze wo yobi arashi ga kitaDeigo ga sakimidare kaze wo yobi arashi ga kitaKurikaesu kanashimi wa shima wataru nami no you
Uuji no mori de anata to deaiUuji no shita de chiyo ni sayonaraShima uta yo kaze ni nori tori to tomo ni umi wo watareShima uta yo kaze ni nori todokete okure watashi no namidaDeigo no hana mo chiri saza nami ga yureru dakeSasayakana shiawase wa utakata no nami no hanaUuji no mori de utatta tomo yoUuji no shita de yachiyo no wakareShimau uta yo kaze ni nori tori to tomo ni umi wo watareShima uta yo kaze ni nori todokete okure watashi no ai woUmi yo uchuu yo kami yo inochi yo kono mama towa ni yuunagi woShima uta guwa kaze ni nori tori to tomo ni umi wo watareShima uta guwa kaze ni nori todokete tabore wanku nu nada guwa
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Shima uta guwa kaze ni nori tori to tomo ni umi wo watareShima uta guwa kaze ni nori todokete tabore wanku nu ai wo