fantasica, by N-qia

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	1.	seven nights circus 04:05
	2.	time leaper 03:47
	3.	glitter 04:12
	4.	dream ocean 04:49
	5.	fouk 04:15
	6.	love transmitter 04:08
	7.	lost kids 04:00
	8.	like a little bird 04:12
	9.	light 04:07
	10.	lover’s rock 04:10
	11.	neondrive 03:43

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N-qiaは、電子音楽界のトリックスターSerphと、女性ボーカリストNozomiによるユニット。2011年の1stアルバムリリース以降、世界各国のネットレーベルから数多くの楽曲を発表し、2013年11月には、2ndアルバムにして初のフィジカル作品『Fringe Popcical』を、Virgin Babylon Recordsよりリリースした。（ちなみに当初N-qiaでは、Serphはその名を伏せて活動しており、2ndアルバム発表時に公とした。また、同作収録の「shootingstar」が、2017年夏にUNIQLOのTVCMに起用された。）

Serphによるカラフルでドリーミーなトラックと、Nozomiの透き通る歌声が映し出すファンタジックな光景は、世界中の音楽ファンを魅了し、カナダの女性アーティストGrimesは、その音楽性を「中田ヤスタカ＋Cocteau Twins＋パプリカ（※アニメーション映画）」と形容し絶賛している。

N-qiaにとって4年ぶり、3枚目のフルアルバムとなる本作『fantasica』で、二人はその独自性をよりポップに昇華。「オルタナティブ、エレクトロニック、ポップス」が描く三角形の中央に位置するサウンドをコンセプトに、Serphが楽曲に瑞々しくキュートなアレンジを施し、Nozomiの透明度の高い高音ボイスは、より純度と表現力を増している。ここで描かれるのは、イバラードのような、澄み渡る幻想世界を舞台とした、心おどる恋愛冒険活劇。N-qiaが征くファンタジーの王道。

N-qia is a musical project founded by Serph, the “trickster of the electronic music world” and a female vocalist Nozomi. Since their 1st album release in 2011, N-qia has presented numerous tracks from netlabels around the world; in November 2013, they released their first physical, 2nd album Fringe Popcical from Virgin Babylon Records. (Incidentally, Serph concealed his identity as N-qia until the announcement of their 2nd album.)
The fantastic spectacle projected by Serph’s colorful, dreamy track and Nozomi’s transparent voice fascinated music fans all over the world. Canadian female artist Grimes praised and described their music as “Yasutaka Nakata + Cocteau Twins + Paprika (*animated film)”.

The two have sublimed their uniqueness into something even more “pop” in this 3rd full album fantasica that will be released for the first time in four years. Based on the concept of mapping their sound in the center of a triangle constructed by “alternative, electronic and pop”, Serph’s fresh, cute arrangement and Nozomi’s clear, high-pitched voice increased its purity and expressiveness. What is portrayed here is a Ghibli movie-like pellucid, fantastic setting; an exciting tale of adventure and love. The highroad to fantasy that N-qia will take.

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released December 15, 2017

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