Credits:

Japan Ground Self Defense Force Middle Army Band,Tsugumi Mai,Yoko Kanno

Description:

Following the themes of "The Importance of Life" and "Brighten People's Hearts," the final song in the trilogy, "And to the Future," was selected based on the theme of "hope and encouragement for the future. In addition to the original song "And to the Future," with lyrics by Mai Tsurumi and music by Takatsugu Muramatsu, the album also includes "Eikan wa Kimi ni Kakeru (Crown of Glory Shines on You)," a song written by Yuji Koseki, who also garnered attention for his role in the morning drama "Yale," and "Ray of Water," a song Arashi sang at the National Festival to Celebrate the Enthronement of Emperor Akihito. The CD also includes the world's first CD recording of "Ray of Water" and other songs that will appeal to a wide range of audiences. The music videos of "Ray of Water" and "And to the Future" are also included on DVD.