RYUNOSUKE-SAN is, quite simply, the World\'s Greatest Musician! NO UTA is an absolutely AMAZING CD...every single song DELIVERS! Once you hear Ryunosuke\'s voice, you will never forget it...it is a voice filled with so much passion, emotion & depth. His guitar playing is also amazing! His music has deeply touched my soul & changed my life forever. As others have stated, you need not be Japanese or speak Japanese to fall in love with RYU-SAN\'s music...these songs truly prove that music is the universal lanuage. Not only does this CD give you heartbreakingly beautiful ballads, but RYUNOSUKE can rock it out with the best of \'em in funky, swingin\' style. RYU is backed by the brilliant musicians \"Unbalance Circus Orchestra\" on this disc, and they were all truly born to perform together...It just doesn\'t get any better than this! BUY THIS CD...you won\'t be disappointed! And if you are fortunate enough to find copies of RYUNOSUKE\'s other CD\'s (KARUTA & UNBALANCE CIRCUS ORCHESTRA LIVE), don\'t hesitate to purchase them at any cost...priceless! If only we had musicians of this caliber in the USA!!! LOVE YA RYU-SAN! VICKI

I too agree that you don't have to be Japanese to love this. There is something in his voice that just hits right into your heart. But of course, it is much better when you have the lyrics booklet in hand and you understand Japanese. Beside Ryunosuke's emotional voice, I like the violin and bass very much as well~ Like the name 'Circus' suggests, it is exciting as well as melancholic. Very suitable for listening alone at night.

david is right when he says you dont have to be japanese to love this, simply put THE GREATEST thing to come from japan EVER.. PERIOD, also much better than most music anywhere, i hope to get this album soon when i get some money together, i hope you come to america soon ryunosuke! i love your music, from what i have heard all of it is good, a very talented guitarist and all around musician, perfect for anyone who appriciates music and even some who dont lol, with out question well worth buying... i know i will be, so thank you ryunosuke for being alive and being who you are your right now my favorite musician... PERIOD!

You do not have to be Japanese to enjoy this. Ryunosuke sings from the heart. Listen to White Flower. You can feel the emotion in it. This is an excellent album. It is not cliche, and lacking substance like that awful j-pop. Ryunosuke has written and produced a stellar effort. Well worth buying.