Bellfast was formed in 1993 in Nagoya, Japan under the leadership of bass player, Shuji Matsumoto. In 1999, all the members departed except Shuji who resolved to continue the band and make an album. Assisted by many guest musicians on vocals, fiddle, piano, and many ethnic instruments, the recording was completed in one year and nine months, and in December 2001 the six-song debut CD, Faraway Prayers, was released by Mustang Records.

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