Naoko Takada Southern California Marimba Concert 2021

[@cesarlarenas7598]

Wonderful!!!👏👏👏

[@NaokoTakada]

Thank you, Cesar!

[@anaygupta3512]

Really good! 🤍❤️

[@NaokoTakada]

Thank you, Anay!

[@Johanvibes]

Beautiful Naoko !!

[@NaokoTakada]

Thank you so much for watching, Johnanvibes!!!!!

[@pacz8114]

I particularly enjoyed "The Reason" and "Memories" -- both of which offered that rare combination of strong, quickly memorable, melody and notable rhythmic interplay. "The Reason" recalled the golden age of U.S. popular songwriting (1930-60), while the melody from "Memories" brought the 1960s, and Francis Lai in particular, to mind. Both works exhibit truly beautiful melodies. Thank you for sharing.

[@NaokoTakada]

Thank you, Pac Z! You have such profound insight. I appreciate it very much. I am encouraged to write more.

[@pacz8114]

You're welcome. Solo marimba, like solo acoustic guitar, offers a unique and memorable listening experience. To that end, I recently ordered your CD -- based upon the merits of your KZbin offerings.

[@NaokoTakada]

@@pacz8114Wow, thank you so much for your support! I am honored.

[@pacz8114]

@@NaokoTakada Just received your CD yesterday. Your release is a very enjoyable programme. Although the selections are listed in Japanese, I am familiar with several of the pieces -- hence the fitting album title, "marimba meets the classics". Are there any plans to record a follow-up album?

[@JesseGuo]

Bravo Naoko!

[@NaokoTakada]

Jesse, thank you so much for watching!!!

[@GeMaDu]

👏🏻 Bravo!

[@NaokoTakada]

Thank you, Andreas!

[@EricWillie]

Beautiful playing and a wonderful program Naoko!

[@NaokoTakada]

Thank you, Eric!

[@ScottOuelletteGuitar]

I absolutely LOVED your performance of my composition!! Great job! Thank you for your interest in my music, you're extremely talented. Scott.

[@NaokoTakada]

Scott, thank you so much! It means a lot to me. "As Her Love Fades" is such a beautiful composition. Thank you for your talents!!!

[@ScottOuelletteGuitar]

@@NaokoTakada aww thank you!!