International Music -Japan-
Mayuko Hattoti
05/02/2014
Hi, I am exchange student from Japan. It is amazing year for me. Everything is new for me to do in U.S., and I'm so glad to be here as a exchange student. However I'm in trouble sometimes, because I still can't understand English language perfectly. Learning other language, it is so hard for everyone. Then some English songs help me to learn English, because I like music so much, and I can learn a lot of English pronunciation through English songs. So, today, I want to introduce some famous Japanese songs to you. I'm so glad if you become interested in Japan even a little bit.
YUI
YUI, is a Japanese singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actress. She has so cute voice. She makes songs which is talked about people's life. Her songs are used to anime, so she is so famous singer in the world, especially for anime lover. First in Japan, a lot of great and normal songs for anime. You ma think anime's songs are like childen songs.
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LIFE -with English sub-
Check her song from the link!
YUI, is a Japanese singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actress. She has so cute voice. She makes songs which is talked about people's life. Her songs are used to anime, so she is so famous singer in the world, especially for anime lover. First in Japan, a lot of great and normal songs for anime. You ma think anime's songs are like childen songs.
Click left picture to get more information about her.
LIFE -with English sub-
Check her song from the link!
Noriyuki Makihara
Noriyuki Makihara is a Japanese singer-songwriter. He doesn't have good looking, but his voice is amacing. He uses soft and beautiful Japanese word in his songs. He is loved by many generation's people. Makihara made his debut to the J-Pop scene in the early 90's after performing on a televised song competition program. He made a name for himself with the release of songs such as Mou Koi Nante Shinai (もう恋なんてしない) and Donna Toki mo. (どんなときも。), both of which, among several others, are covered to this day by current popular artists (including English-language covers by various American artists). Some of his music has been translated into other languages, and "Donna Toki mo." specifically has been remixed by Bemani artists "Dream Line Out" for use on Konami's Beatmania game series.
Click left picture to get more information about him.
Far away
Check this song. This is amazing song from his songs.
This song doesn't have a English sub., so I put English translation lyrics under here.
I want to give all my strength
And greet a shining day in this town
So that you’ll know how I’m getting on
Even if we're far, far apart
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in the garden
They always are at this time of year
I remember the invisible snow storm of flowers
That danced on the platform at the Shinkansen station
It's like the 7-5-3 festival
Even this uncomfortable suit
Looks kind of good on me now
I've even gotten good at picking out ties
On my invite to the class reunion
I circled “Will not attend”
To all of you who wrote to me
Saying “I’m worried about whether you’re OK”
I want to give all my strength
And greet a shining day in this town
So that you’ll know how I’m getting on
Even if we're far, far apart
When you said “You can come back any time”
On the payphone at midnight
It made me smile
And that’s how I’ve managed to make it this far
No matter how high a tower I go up
I can’t see my hometown
I’m always holding in my heart
Something I can't lose
In a town far, far away
I’m doing well
What’s important
Is "changing"
And "staying the same"
On my invite to the class reunion
I circled “Will not attend”
Though I really want to see everyone's faces now
More than anything
I want to give all my strength
And greet a shining day in this town
So that you’ll know how I’m getting on
Even if we're far, far apart
Because I’ve decided that this town
Is where I can make my dreams come true
Noriyuki Makihara is a Japanese singer-songwriter. He doesn't have good looking, but his voice is amacing. He uses soft and beautiful Japanese word in his songs. He is loved by many generation's people. Makihara made his debut to the J-Pop scene in the early 90's after performing on a televised song competition program. He made a name for himself with the release of songs such as Mou Koi Nante Shinai (もう恋なんてしない) and Donna Toki mo. (どんなときも。), both of which, among several others, are covered to this day by current popular artists (including English-language covers by various American artists). Some of his music has been translated into other languages, and "Donna Toki mo." specifically has been remixed by Bemani artists "Dream Line Out" for use on Konami's Beatmania game series.
Click left picture to get more information about him.
Far away
Check this song. This is amazing song from his songs.
This song doesn't have a English sub., so I put English translation lyrics under here.
I want to give all my strength
And greet a shining day in this town
So that you’ll know how I’m getting on
Even if we're far, far apart
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in the garden
They always are at this time of year
I remember the invisible snow storm of flowers
That danced on the platform at the Shinkansen station
It's like the 7-5-3 festival
Even this uncomfortable suit
Looks kind of good on me now
I've even gotten good at picking out ties
On my invite to the class reunion
I circled “Will not attend”
To all of you who wrote to me
Saying “I’m worried about whether you’re OK”
I want to give all my strength
And greet a shining day in this town
So that you’ll know how I’m getting on
Even if we're far, far apart
When you said “You can come back any time”
On the payphone at midnight
It made me smile
And that’s how I’ve managed to make it this far
No matter how high a tower I go up
I can’t see my hometown
I’m always holding in my heart
Something I can't lose
In a town far, far away
I’m doing well
What’s important
Is "changing"
And "staying the same"
On my invite to the class reunion
I circled “Will not attend”
Though I really want to see everyone's faces now
More than anything
I want to give all my strength
And greet a shining day in this town
So that you’ll know how I’m getting on
Even if we're far, far apart
Because I’ve decided that this town
Is where I can make my dreams come true
Great Japanese singer from Disney movie
Takako Matsu
Frozen アナと雪の女王 (Anna and snow queen)
Disney movie “Frozen ” is also popular in Japan. In Japan, it was came out on March 14th. Elsa’s voice is Takako Matsu. She is a famous singer and actress. Her voice is so cute. It is different kinks of voice from original Elsa’s voice, but it is also beautiful and emotional. I recommend you to watch this video.
Frozen アナと雪の女王 (Anna and snow queen)
Disney movie “Frozen ” is also popular in Japan. In Japan, it was came out on March 14th. Elsa’s voice is Takako Matsu. She is a famous singer and actress. Her voice is so cute. It is different kinks of voice from original Elsa’s voice, but it is also beautiful and emotional. I recommend you to watch this video.
Let it go -Japanese ver.- Ari no mama de (ありのままで)
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For the first time in forever -Japanese ver.- Umarete Hajimete (生まれて初めて)
Elsa- Takako Matsu
Anna- Kanda Sayaka
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Elsa- Takako Matsu
Anna- Kanda Sayaka
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May.J
May Hashimoto (橋本芽生 Hashimoto Mei)،مِى هاشيموتو، better known by her stage name May J., is a R&B and pop singer from Yokohama, Japan. Born of Iranian, Japanese, Turkish, Spanish, British and Russian descent. May J. made her major label debut under Sony Music Japan on July 12, 2006 with her first mini-album All My Girls.She is also great singer. She sings "Let it go -Japanese pop ver.-"
Let it go -Japanese pop ver.-
Click above sentence to watch the video!
May Hashimoto (橋本芽生 Hashimoto Mei)،مِى هاشيموتو، better known by her stage name May J., is a R&B and pop singer from Yokohama, Japan. Born of Iranian, Japanese, Turkish, Spanish, British and Russian descent. May J. made her major label debut under Sony Music Japan on July 12, 2006 with her first mini-album All My Girls.She is also great singer. She sings "Let it go -Japanese pop ver.-"
Let it go -Japanese pop ver.-
Click above sentence to watch the video!
Totally new kinds of music is here from Japan!
Vocaloid (ボーカロイド Bōkaroido) is a singing voice synthesizer. Its signal processing part was developed through a joint research project led by Kenmochi Hideki at the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 2000 (the same team that later founded Voctro Labs) and originally was not intended to be a full commercial project. Backed by the Yamaha Corporation, it developed the software into the commercial product "Vocaloid." The software enables users to synthesize singing by typing in lyrics and melody. It uses synthesizing technology with specially recorded vocals of voice actors or singers.
In Japan, I think there is no young people who doesn't know any of vocaloid's songs. Sometimes, Voicalid's CD are sold more than normal singer's one. And Vocaloid is getting so famous in other countries. In 2013, there was a huge concert of Vocaloid in U.S. I want to introduce some popular songs here with English sub.
Click under pictures to watch videos!
Vocaloid (ボーカロイド Bōkaroido) is a singing voice synthesizer. Its signal processing part was developed through a joint research project led by Kenmochi Hideki at the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 2000 (the same team that later founded Voctro Labs) and originally was not intended to be a full commercial project. Backed by the Yamaha Corporation, it developed the software into the commercial product "Vocaloid." The software enables users to synthesize singing by typing in lyrics and melody. It uses synthesizing technology with specially recorded vocals of voice actors or singers.
In Japan, I think there is no young people who doesn't know any of vocaloid's songs. Sometimes, Voicalid's CD are sold more than normal singer's one. And Vocaloid is getting so famous in other countries. In 2013, there was a huge concert of Vocaloid in U.S. I want to introduce some popular songs here with English sub.
Click under pictures to watch videos!
[Eng Sub] World Domination How-To [Kagamine Rin・Len] Neru (music, lyrics)
Daikyoukin (piano)
Tomodachi Boshuu-P (mix, mastering)
Shidu (illust, video)
Daikyoukin (piano)
Tomodachi Boshuu-P (mix, mastering)
Shidu (illust, video)
Alice in MusiclandWritten, Composed and Arranged by OSTER PROJECT
Movie programming by OSTER PROJECT
Illustrations by Y oji
String, Woodwind and Brass Orchestra by Symphonic Orchestra Platinum plus Complete
Piano by GALAXY 11 GRAND PIANO
Bass by Trilian
Drums by EZX JAZZ
Performed by Hatsune Miku Append(Soft, Sweet, Vivid, Light, Dark and Solid) as Alice
Kagamine Ren as the White Rabbit
KAITO as the Strange Singer
Kagamine Rin as the Mad Hatter
Megurine Luka as the Cheshire Cat and
MEIKO as the Empress
Curtain Call composed by Sammy Fain
Arranged by OSTER PROJECT
Movie programming by OSTER PROJECT
Illustrations by Y oji
String, Woodwind and Brass Orchestra by Symphonic Orchestra Platinum plus Complete
Piano by GALAXY 11 GRAND PIANO
Bass by Trilian
Drums by EZX JAZZ
Performed by Hatsune Miku Append(Soft, Sweet, Vivid, Light, Dark and Solid) as Alice
Kagamine Ren as the White Rabbit
KAITO as the Strange Singer
Kagamine Rin as the Mad Hatter
Megurine Luka as the Cheshire Cat and
MEIKO as the Empress
Curtain Call composed by Sammy Fain
Arranged by OSTER PROJECT
Witch Hunt
As I told you, Voicaloid is also famous in other counties. A English singer covered a lot of Voicaloid songs. This is one of a great covered songs. This original song's name is 魔女 (Witch).
As I told you, Voicaloid is also famous in other counties. A English singer covered a lot of Voicaloid songs. This is one of a great covered songs. This original song's name is 魔女 (Witch).