Kiyoshi Shomura - The Godfather - Love Theme (2... May 2026

The title track, "Love Theme from The Godfather," was originally composed by for the 1972 film. Shomura’s version is noted for its focus on tone production and legato playing, which is a hallmark of his classical guitar technique.

The album consists of 10 tracks, featuring interpretations of iconic works: (7:16) – Original by Nino Rota The Sound of Music: My Favorite Things (7:36) My Way (7:06) Plein Soleil (Purple Noon) (6:45) Sugisarishi eien no hibi (6:12) The Face of Another: Waltz (8:35) Can't Help Falling in Love (5:46) Scarborough Fair (4:46) Bridge Over Troubled Water (5:55) Libertango (9:21) – Original by Astor Piazzolla Historical Significance Kiyoshi Shomura - The Godfather - Love Theme (2...

: Characterized by Shomura’s expressive "singing spirit," the album blends technical mastery with emotional depth, particularly in lyrical ballads and melancholic film scores. Tracklist The title track, "Love Theme from The Godfather,"

: A curated collection of classic film soundtracks and global pop music interpreted through classical guitar. Tracklist : A curated collection of classic film

This report outlines the details of the album by classical guitar legend Kiyoshi Shomura , released on October 19, 2022 . Album Overview Artist : Kiyoshi Shomura (荘村清志) Release Date : October 19, 2022 Genre : Classical / Instrumental / Chamber Music Label : EXTON / Contrastes Music Records Format : CD, Digital, Hybrid SACD Total Duration : 1 hour 9 minutes Musical Style & Collaboration

: All songs were arranged by coba (Yashiro Kobayashi), a renowned accordionist and composer.