CLIMBING THE JAPANESE BILLBOARD CHART

The album was released on july 21st, and now the fun starts. Yesterday the album went in on #19 on the Japanese Billboard Chart for International Artists. That is a very good start. I´m happy for this....along with all of us who has worked on this album for a while.......Sony Japan Rocks......

ART AT TAXINGE CASTLE

So, the vernissage on saturday was all good fun. Rumors say over 400 people came by to watch and buy the first 2 days.....What is wonderful aswell, are all nice people I meet on these events and all inspirational discussions we get in to..Also, I wanted, and had thought of bringing my guitar player so we could sing some songs aswell, but there was a time limit......I was struggeling to get the paintings ready and on a few the colour had just dried on delivery:):) But next time........The Taxinge Castle, by the water, is a magnificent place worth visiting. The nature of Sweden is defenitely the worlds Top 5.
So, now that mission is completed......the exhibitions is there til this friday 23rd. Now...over to something completely different......The release of the AniMeja Ghibli Songs Album......

AniMeja CD Artwork

AniMeja- songs from the animated world of Ghibli

After a few months work..finally the new album for the Japanese market is ready. I just got a DHL with the first copies....It´s like this.... I was asked ( by my record company in Japan, Sony Music) to do a covers album with a selection of movie themes from the famous Ghibli Productions Family. For anyone who yet do not know of Ghibli, and their animated masterpieces, check it out! They are movies made for both children and grown up children....like me.
I love the style of animation they use, and the message in each movie. There always seem to be an underlying message or thought that is on a deeper level than " just another cartoon". And it is not much of the prince looking for the princess in a tower- kinda thing. Official release date is July 21, It will be good fun coming back to Japan!!