The pieces were composed with the hope that they would emerge from unforgettable travel memories and become enduring "songs." They have been performed by many trusted friends. I recall that it was a very pleasant time to hear various opinions and interpretations from them regarding the structure of the pieces and the layering of chords. The articulations and tempos indicated in the notation are merely examples of performance methods; performers are welcome to interpret them in their own unique ways. Furthermore, depending on the circumstances, they can be performed in various ensembles.

The Magic Garden is a work inspired by a mysterious rectangular garden in a foreign land, specifically a soccer field. At the time of its composition, in Florence, Italy, a renowned player, Rui Costa of the Portuguese national team, wore the number 10 jersey for the "Fiorentina" team and led them. The matches involving him, Fiorentina at the time, and the Portuguese national team were decisively different from what is generally imagined as "ball game" soccer. It was different from the cyborg-like Zidane or the technically brilliant Messi. A fantastical space and time unfolded there. While I can only offer such a trite expression, I believe those who experienced that era will understand (or rather, empathize). It was certainly not ordinary.