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Sun / Moon

by Philip Shibata

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barlface A beautiful album that just doesn't get enough love I feel. The soulful lyrics are grounded in personal experience, love and loss, and faith and trials. The R&B is groovy and pleasant. The guitar never takes too much attention, instead accenting each song with gentle and subtle rhythms that keep the whole experience concise and lovely. The collabs are utilized well, with Lauren Horii and others who compliment the style well. Excellent solo album from Shibata, and I can't wait to hear more! Favorite track: Sad World (feat. Earlybird).
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preacherdagod Just received CD today...been on repeat!🔥 Favorite track: Eyes On You (feat. Montell Fish).
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  • Sun / Moon Booklet
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    This 28 page booklet containing the lyrics, behind the song stories, photography from Eileen Shibata, and graphic artwork from the Sun / Moon project.

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    Buy the Sun / Moon Limited Vinyl pressed prestigiously on a half & half (ultra clear with aqua blue).

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    Philip Shibata's Deluxe 12" Limited vinyl of his latest album "Sun / Moon". Pressed prestigiously on a half & half (ultra clear with aqua blue) custom vinyl.

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    - Digital download of the album
    - Personal thank you letter on a Sun / Moon postcard

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  • Limited Edition Cassette
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    Limited edition cassette of Philip Shibata's album Sun / Moon is now available for preorder! 11 neo-soul treasure trove with an extra bonus track just for this cassette run!


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    - High quality digital download of the album
    - Personal handwritten thank you card
    - Bonus track (only available in this cassette run)

    **Due to the current Covid situation the delivery may delay as everything will be shipped from United Kingdom worldwide. To keep the shipping prices at the lowest as possible we will not be offering tracking numbers**

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    100 "singed"Limited edition CD of Philip Shibata's album Sun / Moon is now available for order! 11 neo-soul treasure trove with an extra bonus track!!


    Whats included:
    - Sun / Moon CD signed
    - High quality digital download of the album
    - Personal handwritten thank you card
    - Bonus track - Unravel feat. Joe Bae

    **Due to the current Covid situation the delivery may delay as everything will be shipped from United Kingdom worldwide. To keep the shipping prices at the lowest as possible we will not be offering tracking numbers**

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    Get the Sun / Moon Vinyl, T-shirt, Booklet, and sticker:
    - A white 100% cotton Sun / Moon t-shirt
    - Limited Vinyl pressed prestigiously on a half & half (ultra clear with aqua blue) - Signed
    - Limited Edition CD (with bonus track) (signed and numbered)
    - 28 page booklet containing the lyrics, behind the song stories, photography from Eileen Shibata, and graphic artwork from the Sun / Moon project.
    - 1 of the 3 - 10cm custom cut sticker
    - Best digital download of the entire album
    - a personal thank you letter on a Sun / Moon postcard.

    Giving you the complete Sun / Moon experience from physical, musical, and lyrical!

    **Please keep in mind that due to covid the shipping times may vary - if any concern feel free to contact us**

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    Limited Test Press version of the Deluxe Edition 12" Marbled Green coloured vinyls.

    All vinyl presses will look one of the kind. Signed and numbered giving even more premium and rare quality to your collection. Bonus track on it as well.

    What is included:
    - Sun / Moon Vinyl signed
    - Numbered
    - Bonus track
    - Personally written thank you card
    - High quality audio download of the album


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    **Due to the current Covid situation the delivery may delay as everything will be shipped from United Kingdom worldwide.

    **The Marble Effect may differ from the image for every pressing of the vinyl wax**

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    Get the Sun / Moon Ultimate Bundle at bargain price:
    - A white 100% cotton Sun / Moon t-shirt
    - Deluxe Vinyl pressed prestigiously on a ocean marble effect + bonus track **signed and numbered**
    - Limited Edition CD + bonus track **signed and numbered**
    - 28 page booklet containing the lyrics, behind the song stories, photography from Eileen Shibata, and graphic artwork from the Sun / Moon project.
    - a personal thank you letter on a Sun / Moon postcard.

    Giving you the complete Sun / Moon experience from physical, musical, and lyrical!

    **Please keep in mind that due to covid the shipping times may vary - if any concern feel free to contact us**

    **All vinyls will look slightly different due to the nature of vinyl pressing**

    Includes unlimited streaming of Sun / Moon via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • [VERY LAST] Deluxe Edition 12" Vinyl
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Philip Shibata's Deluxe Edition 12" Deluxe Coloured Vinyl of his latest neo soul/city pop album "Sun / Moon". Pressed in the UK, prestigiously in an original transparent blue marble water effect - All vinyl presses will look one of the kind. Signed and numbered giving an even more premium and rare quality to your collection.

    As a part of the deluxe edition - Philip Shibata's most streamed song "Seasons to Seasons" has been added as the bonus track.

    What is included:
    - Sun / Moon Vinyl signed
    - Numbered
    - Bonus track
    - Personally written thank you card
    - High quality audio download of the album

    Check out a video about the vinyl:
    youtu.be/JK3Gpbd9z1U

    **Due to the current Covid situation the delivery may delay as everything will be shipped from United Kingdom worldwide.

    To keep the shipping prices at the lowest as possible for the customers, we will not be offering tracking numbers but will be a standard shipping price**

    **The Marble Effect may differ from the image for every pressing of the vinyl wax**

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1.
Blindspot 02:39
Verse 1: I can't help but wonder How you got the best me How you know I'll never be And I'm sinking in my thoughts Drowning in your filthy lies Taunting me throughout the night Pre-Chorus: And I can't just hid it, can't deny it Oh it makes me restless, it makes me... And I cant just hid it, can't deny it Oh it makes me breathless, it makes me... Verse 2: Where is my own blindspot How could I never see That we were never meant to be? So tempting as it may, I'm looking for another way Cuz these angels ain't what they say Pre-Chorus: And I can't just hid it, can't deny it Oh it makes me restless, it makes me... And I cant just hid it, can't deny it Oh it makes me breathless, it makes me... Chorus: Gotta let you go go go Gotta let you know know know That I, I ain't missin' I ain't missin' you
2.
Carry On 02:52
Verse 1: Questions linger on my ceiling Restless head from finding meaning People say that’s wishful thinking So hid your thoughts from ever bleeding And we lie, we smile, we act like we’re fine And we vibe, we joke, we try to deny Chorus: I'm not moving on, I carry on Not settling but fighting on My head to my heart, my heart to my word I carry on, carry on Verse 2: I'm not here to find a way out Or a way to hid these doubts But really all I'm trying to do Is finally bring this back to you But we lie, we smile, we act like we’re fine And we vibe, we joke, we try to deny
3.
Boy 03:18
Verse 1: Pride plucked the eyes of the young Jimmy boy Like blind leads the blind to his infamous fall Colours they burn like the sun in your eyes Black in white is the life you suffice Chorus: Boy won’t you listen to your daddy's voice your daddy's voice, your daddy's voice Boy won’t you listen to your daddy's voice It’ll do you well, it’ll do you well Verse 2: Oh would you give anything for a night To sleep peacefully, rest your head on the light Tasteless your spoils of lies and deceit You hunger you thirst try to quench this need
4.
Verse 1 I hear them whispering, wondering when I'll stubble and fall But they know nothing, they don't know, I walk with my heart So hear what I am saying Chorus: Sweet imperfection, Bitter compassion Don’t need your care, don’t need your attention Sweet indecision, Bitter subjection I'll find my way, Find my way, find my way now Verse 2 I feel their eyes feed, feed into mistakes that I made Go on keep eating, don’t mind me, I made an upgrade So hear what I am saying Bridge: I know I'm meant for more I know I'm meant for more
5.
Getting Over 03:52
Verse 1: They say, it’ll hurt for a moment, count to three now This burns, like a pierce of a tattoo to my heart now Numb is my mind from wrestling The whisper of my aching, in the midnight Watch dust dance to my breathing As sunrise climbs the sealing, it’s the dawning. Chorus; Then I Get up, Go on, I made it this far x2 Never gonna let you win Never gonna take you back I Get up, Go on, I made it this far Verse 2: Sunset, so it is to my victory, now I'm wishing Knees weak, trembling to my pillow, I can’t do this Numb is my mind from wrestling The whisper of my aching, in the midnight Watch dust dance to my breathing As sunrise climbs the sealing, it's the dawning. Bridge: I'm getting better, I'm getting stronger I'm getting bolder, I'm getting over You know it, and I know it, Hey 2nd Chorus; And so I Get up, Go on, I made it this far x2 Never gonna let you win Never gonna take you back I Get up, Go on, I made it this far
6.
Saikai 01:38
saikai = reunite
7.
Verse 1: Memories we can’t erase All the good times and bad times All in the same light So exposed, weak to the bone But my heart's in the clouds My mind fixed on you now Pre Chorus: Floating, drifting, wondering where this life will be Nothing's wasted when I am waiting for the tides to lift me free Chorus: So I won’t back down 'til I have you here in my arms arms, arms I’m not doubting ただあなたがほしいだけ Verse 2 Melodies みたいね All the good times and bad まるで和音のように重なって 誰かの心に漂って Pre-chorus: 泡沫の日々がまるで 何も間違いじゃないように繋がる
8.
Verse 1: Uh we see what we wanna see And show what we wanna show This fruit we bit, we cannot control Uh lost in the endless scrolls Forgot what I'm looking for This time we got, it cant be wasted Chorus: So I will keep my eyes on you So I will keep my eyes on you Verse 2: And you are the one I know And you are my only source, my Lord Chorus: So I will keep my eyes on you So I will keep my eyes on you (No blur in my sight, no clouds in my mind Eyes on you x2) Bridge: Uh we’re walking the walk to your heart Uh we’re walking the walk to your heart
9.
For Nothing 02:36
Verse 1: Tears of shame and confusion Of who I am and who they say I am Its not my fault, its not their fault, Its the skin we wear, and the mask we share I knew, as boy who to run to Whenever my fears couldn’t undo Mama said "Its the heavenly... That's who we oughta be, it's your identity” Chorus: So don’t you turn away And be proud, be yourself today You ain't got to worry worry, for nothing Worry worry for nothing Verse 2: Now that I stand on my two feet I kiss my mom, tell her, "'til we meet" Find a girl to tell the world Thats who we oughta be, it's the heavenly... Now that I hold this gentle soul Baby girl, welcome to this world Daddy says, "Its the heavenly... Thats who we oughta be, it's your identity"
10.
Verse 1: Flickering neons You mock the moon and the stars in the night Hopeless glow, of the blue You stop the thought of death for a night Oh oh oh x2 Just for a night Chorus: It's a sad sad world If I can’t have you It's a sad sad world If I can’t have you anymore Verse 2: Light your palm, see your mirror Go on and let those “likes" wipe your tears Fingers slow, one more show Endless repeats, to escape these defeats Oh oh oh x2 escape these defeats Bridge: Lead me to play, In your light Every day. `here, now, here and now. Here by your grace. Every moment displayed Glory, how? yet surrounded, safe and sound Lord Light my way in the world gone astray
11.
Sun / Moon 02:20
Verse 1 You’re like a wildfire eating up my darkness, into the light You’re like a wonder, roaring like the thunder, into the night Chorus: Theres a place in the sunset, in the moonlight Where we dance the night away (away) Verse 2 You’re like a wild love, pushing every fear out into the cold No imitation, no impersonation, You’re all I want

about

The Sun / Moon album is made up of 11 tracks, skilfully arranged songs to create a wide range of sound while still keeping the core strength of groove, guitars and vocals.

In terms of the genre, it’s mostly R&B with a wide range of music style (Neo-soul, city pop, j-pop, chill-hop, lo-fi) intentionally creating this experience of an ultimate playlist of good vibes and groove all throughout the entire album.

Sun / Moon symbolises the people, friends, hope, and faith, that kept Philip in the light from wandering lost in the dark nights. These tracks take the listeners into an intimate and honest journey of this Japanese-Canadian boy growing up, struggling, overcoming, and in the end “dancing the night away in the Sunset and in the Moonlight.” Sun / Moon

Produced by Jonathan Ogden and featuring artist like Montell Fish, Lauren Horii, and more.

credits

released February 12, 2021

Written by Philip Shibata
(Drifting) written by Philip Shibata and Lauren Horii
(Eyes On You) written by Philip Shibata and Montell Fish
(Sad World) written by Philip Shibata and Earlybird
Arrangements by Philip Shibata and Jonathan Ogden
Produced and mixed by Jonathan Ogden
Mastered by David Cho
Drums on (Carry On) and (Sweet & Bitter) by Ryan James Carr
Drums on (Boy), (Getting Over) and (Sad World) by Caleb Choo
Drums on (Boy), (Getting Over) and (Sad World) recorded / engineered by Declan Pearson at NoiseBoy Studios
Bass on (Sweet & Bitter) by Charlie Thornton
Bass on (Eyes On You) by Keiichi Horii
Keys on (Sweet & Bitter) by Joe Bae
Radio Voiceover on (Saikai) by Junichi Shibata

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Neo-Soul, R&B Music. Japanese Canadian based in Manchester, UK

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