Emotional songs that resonate in a sentimental autumn. A collection of autumn tunes.

Listening to OliviaAnri

Anri / Listening to Olivia [Official Video]

“Listening to Olivia” conjures the image of a woman spending a long autumn night alone, lost in thought.

Released on November 5, 1978 as Anri’s debut single, it’s a song that is still often heard today.

The “Olivia” in the title refers to the British singer Olivia Newton-John.

When writing the song, lyricist Ami Ozaki learned that Anri’s favorite singer was Olivia and decided to include her in the lyrics.

It’s a track that offers a glimpse into a mature woman’s view of love.

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Because of the Falling Petals feat. Masaki SudaToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora

Because of the Falling Flowers feat. Masaki Suda / Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, known for their unique sound that fuses ska and jazz, released this track in September 2024.

Featuring Masaki Suda on vocals, it stands out with a nostalgic melody and deeply emotive lyrics.

Set to be included on the album “35,” this piece serves as the final installment of the “NO BORDER” trilogy.

Ska-Para’s seasoned performance meshes perfectly with Suda’s vocals, resulting in a song that truly resonates with listeners.

It’s a perfect tune for a long autumn night—why not listen while thinking of someone special?

Song of the Eternal NightKami wa saikoro o furanai

God Does Not Play Dice “Yoru-Naga Uta” [Official Lyric Video]

Yonagauta shakes listeners to the core with its powerful performance.

“Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai,” a four-piece rock band from Fukuoka, included this rock ballad on their mini-album A View on Lambda, released in May 2019.

Sung in a conversational style, it tenderly expresses feelings for a lost lover.

The song mainly alternates between two parts—verse and chorus.

While the verses, led by piano and vocals, give a lonely impression, the chorus unleashes an unrelenting band sound.

The contrast in the performance is downright goosebump-inducing.

It’s a perfect track to listen to at the end of autumn, when the cold truly sets in.

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Metro FilmHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata – “Metro Film” Music Video

As the hot summer ends and the weather becomes more comfortable, autumn is the season that makes you want to head out for walks or take a bus or train for a little trip.

A perfect song for that mood is Motohiro Hata’s “Metro Film.” In this song, the protagonist rides a train alone and lets their thoughts wander.

It feels like listening to someone else’s monologue, but when you listen to it while riding a train, your feelings start to align with the protagonist’s, and it can feel as if the song was written just for you.

It’s a track that lets you experience that sense of unity with music.

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morning moonFujita Maiko

Maiko Fujita “Asatsukiyo” Music Video [English/Chinese/French Subtitles Available]

A beautifully crafted ballad that depicts the scene of gazing up at the moon in the stillness of the night while letting thoughts drift to a loved one.

Maiko Fujita’s gentle vocals convey the bittersweet ache and tenderness of unrequited love.

With lyrics that express emotion through autumnal imagery—like chirping crickets and the sounds marking the end of summer—it feels almost like a short novel.

Released in August 2024 and included on the album “Color,” this song is perfect for relaxed listening on long autumn nights when one tends to feel sentimental.

An ideal track for anyone experiencing the pangs of a one-sided love.