Popular songs and hidden gems that highlight THE ALFEE’s ensemble
THE ALFEE is a rock band known for signature songs like “Mary Ann” and “Hoshizora no Distance.”
Ken Sakurai, the main vocalist and bassist, is known for his trademark sunglasses.
Konosuke Sakazaki handles acoustic guitar and vocals, and is widely connected with a variety of musicians.
Toshihiko Takamizawa—familiar from variety shows, with his distinctive shaped guitars and refined style—joined to form the band in 1973.
Starting out as a folk band, their music gradually incorporated elements of rock, metal, and prog, forging a unique style of their own.
Their ensemble playing, which reflects the trust they’ve built over a long career, is fantastic.
Please enjoy a wealth of classic songs from this legendary band that continues to thrive today!
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Popular songs and hidden gems by THE ALFEE that highlight their ensemble (61–70)
After you passed byTHE ALFEE
This is The Alfee’s 26th single, released in March 1987.
It was produced as the theme song for Toho-distributed animated film “Touch 3: After You Passed By.” Toshihiko Takamizawa takes the lead vocals on this track, and his clear, high voice combined with the symphonic arrangement creates a very beautiful ballad.
The anime film “Touch 3,” for which this song serves as the theme, was also a major hit, so I’m sure there are many people who feel a strong attachment to it.
I hope you enjoy it.
Romeo Cosmic PicnicTHE ALFEE
This is a grand picnic song set in space, included on THE ALFEE’s classic album “GLINT BEAT,” released in September 2001.
Some of you may remember that the album reached No.
5 on the Oricon weekly chart.
The lyrical world, crafted by Toshihiko Takamizawa and lyricist Yukinojo Mori, is uniquely charming—heading out to the edge of the universe on a sparkling airship for a picnic.
The song captures the protagonist’s excitement for a futuristic date with their loved one through a floating melody and dramatic song structure.
With their signature rock foundation layered with diverse sounds, the cyber-pop vibe really lifts your spirits.
It’s a perfect track not only for a picnic under blue skies, but also as a great companion for a drive.
ChristinaTHE ALFEE
It’s a song that’s a bit different from The Alfee’s usual vibe.
It’s upbeat—more like really high-energy—and it really gets the crowd going at concerts.
I think it’s a great example of how they can do this kind of song too.
Sakurai’s vocals fit perfectly and sound great.
EpicureanBE∀T BOYS
BE∀T BOYS is a dance music unit that serves as an alternate moniker for THE ALFEE.
Their song “Epicurean” was used as the theme song for the 1996 Shochiku film Oishinbo.
They are strictly a dance group and are thorough about not playing instruments even during live performances.
UNCROWNED KINGDOMTHE ALFEE
Known for timeless hits like “Hoshizora no Distance” and “Mary Ann,” THE ALFEE is in fact also a progressive rock band.
As you can tell from his appearance, guitarist Toshihiko Takamizawa is influenced by hard rock and prog, and he has said that Pink Floyd’s classic album Atom Heart Mother—by one of the ‘Big Five’ prog bands—is among his roots.
They’ve left behind many great prog tracks, such as “GATE OF HEAVEN” from the album The Renaissance and “UNCROWNED KINGDOM” from the album GLINT BEAT.
