Toshiyuki Yasuda - Once a Robot Sings (Piano Solos of Robo*brazileira) (2021)

A self-covered piano solo album played on a felt piano of "Robo*Brazileira", Toshiyuki Yasuda's 1st album in 2000. The original album had a strong concept, robot voice and authentic Brazilian music, and put emphasis on composing contrary to Brazilian music scene in Japan. As the 20th anniversary of it, Yasuda takes a piano to spotlight the aspect of songwriting. And it turns into unique timeless feelings. In the deep nights with the pandemic of COVID-19, the piano was played so softly and intimately not to wake up whoever good or evil.
The album was first released in January as a "Robo*Brazileira 20th Anniversary" limited boxed set containing the new "Once a Robot Sings" album as a download card (giving access to hi-res audio wav files), the CD edition of the original album from 2000, and a set of 5 promo drink coasters.