Hi Marty,

First of all, am really glad to know that yr career is taking off in JPN & yr work has been much appreciated & well rec'd in eastern part of the world as well as the west. Can't wait to hear more new music fm u.

Here's a few requests, & if u may pls kindly ans them:

1) Understand fm the website that u hv done various side project in jpn besides touring with Aikawa Nanase. Namely doing soundtrack for some sports show or guest recording ?? Will u consider compiling all those works into an album & release internationally for fans outside jpn ?

2) And the live shows in jpn call "Hebimetasan", where can we get them ? Will u pls plead with the producer to consider release in DVD format so we can purchase them fm yr site here ? ( With english subtitles OF COZ !! Even better if they can throw in some of yr thoughts/commentary in the DVD..ha ! ) I'm really curious abt this show since it is so well rec'd in jpn.

Abv are just some suggestions so yr fans outside JPN can easily reach yr work in JPN. Hopefully the abv will finally materialise in 1 day.

Meanwhile, all the best to u Marty !

1. Likely not, because of complicated rights issues, etc. but I do plan to release a new solo album next year. I am almost halfway thru with recording as of now.

2. I have discussed this issue with the producers of the show. As the show starts into it`s 2nd season now, it seems to just keep doing better and better. It would have to really kick some major ass to have them take on the project of an international dvd release. There is a lot of dialog on the show that even if translated, would make little sense outside of Japan. But it`s the same way with `Iron Chef` so you never know! I think it would be great...