Simple sound particles overlap and connect

"kizunaworld.org" was initiated by Ryuichi Sakamoto and Tomoyasu Hirano. Under the concept of "doing everything one can as an individual," the project widely collects and offers works from artists in Japan and abroad who support the initiative, soliciting donations. The activities continue to provide ongoing support, connecting individual sentiments into the second year and beyond.

The 25th release features musician Hiroshi Takano, who is active in a wide range of genres, not only as a solo artist but also as a guitarist and by providing songs for various artists. He has released the song "Tie our hands."

This instrumental piece was recorded using everyday instruments, based on a melody inspired by the word "kizuna" (bond). Various sounds—small, soft, and blurred—overlap and flow at a relaxed tempo. It is a gentle song that does not impose tension on the listener.

"There is still little good news, and a difficult, prolonged struggle continues. However, I created this with the hope that activities like 'kizunaworld' will continue to connect hope," Takano commented.



The works are available for download by making a donation of your choice, ranging from ¥1,000 per unit to ¥20,000 for 20 units, processed via PayPal. The entire amount collected (excluding payment processing fees) is equally distributed to five representative organizations in the fields of "medical care," "children," "food," "housing," and "energy" as "support needed now" in the disaster-stricken areas, with donations made quarterly.

Donation Recipients
International NGO Doctors of the World | Medical activities and pharmaceutical procurement focused on mental healthcare in Ohtsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture.
Children's Music Revival Fund | Instrument repair and provision, and support for music activities in educational institutions.
Sunrise Genki Mura Project | Support for delivering rice to the elderly living in temporary housing.
Voluntary Architects Network Shigeru Ban / Great East Japan Earthquake Tsunami Support Project | Support through the installation of simple partition systems for evacuation shelters.
Institute for Energy Economics and Policy, Connection & Warmth Project | Support for disaster-stricken areas through solar, solar thermal, and biomass energy.