Iconic Songs to Enhance Calligraphy Performances: From Traditional Japanese Tunes to the Latest Hits!
Calligraphy performances are highly regarded not only for the finished work, but also for the process of creation as a part of art and entertainment.
Many of you may have seen them on social media or video platforms and been captivated by their power and beauty.
Calligraphy is familiar to us Japanese as well.
Some of you might secretly be thinking, “I want to try a calligraphy performance myself.”
In this article, we’ve picked out songs that are perfect for calligraphy performances.
Whether you already perform calligraphy or simply admire it, please listen while imagining yourself freely wielding the brush!
Playlist
| Iconic Songs to Enhance Calligraphy Performances: From Traditional Japanese Tunes to the Latest Hits! | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | ultramarineYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Bourbon Alfort Mini Chocolate… |
| 2east | lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Powerful guitar-rock sound and the subtleties of youth... |
| 3east | HELLOOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | From Fuji TV’s information program “Mezamashi TV”… |
| 4east | SenbonzakuraWagakki Band |  play_arrow | A groundbreaking rock so… that fuses traditional Japanese instruments with a band |
| 5east | hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake |  play_arrow | A gem of a love song that powerfully expresses feelings from far away… |
| 6east | primary colorsYOASOBI |  play_arrow | Appointed for NTT Docomo’s “ahamo” commercial… |
| 7east | Hide-and-seekAliA |  play_arrow | While rooted in rock, it also incorporates a classical aesthe… |
| 8east | AgainWANIMA |  play_arrow | With a fervent passion for trying again, into courage and hope... |
| 9east | Critical HitRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | While facing inner conflicts such as compromise and regret, … |
| 10east | A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY |  play_arrow | A warm message to those who strive toward their dreams and goals… |
| 11east | Togetsu Bridge ~Thinking of You~Kuraki Mai |  play_arrow | The debut single released at the age of 17 non… |
| 12east | flameLiSA |  play_arrow | The main ... of the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train |
| 13east | phonyTsumiki (Kaba Wagakki Bando) |  play_arrow | The track features a driving, powerful melody with a strong sense of speed, making a striking impression, '... |
| 14east | At the mercy of the godsReruriri feat. Miku & Rin & GUMI |  play_arrow | The tones of traditional Japanese instruments and electronica blend exquisitely... |
| 15east | Crimson Bow and ArrowLinked Horizon |  play_arrow | Powerful symphonic rock and orchestr… |
| 16east | Bloom, oh bloomEGOIST |  play_arrow | Power in the performance with a Japanese-style melody... |
| 17east | Tiger & DragonCRAZY KEN BAND |  | Blazing ahead at the cutting edge of the times, with a totally hip feel... |
| 18east | danceAdo |  play_arrow | Ado ended up facing backlash when she did something that didn’t match her own image... |
| 19east | a miraculous comebackWagakki Band |  play_arrow | A powerful blend of traditional Japanese instruments and rock sounds… |
| 20east | Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Delicately depicting a spring scene bathed in gentle light, a precious... |
| 21east | ElegyHirai Ken |  play_arrow | By the singer-songwriter Ken Hirai… |
| 22east | Form is emptiness; emptiness is form.Kiryu |  play_arrow | “Japanese-style horror” and “excruciating nostalgia”… |
| 23east | When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | The woman in the TV drama “A Love Song Full of Scars”… |
| 24east | Tears of Tropical FishFlower |  play_arrow | Entertainment company LDH JAP… |
| 25east | Lifeline feat. Matsuko Deluxe, Mitsu Mangrove & Pindon NorikoKinashi Noritake |  play_arrow | As the comedy duo Tunnels, they appeared on variety shows... |
| 26east | BOOM BOOM BASSCRAY-G feat Metis |  play_arrow | A leading presence driving the J-hip hop scene... |
| 27east | Nostalgic JonkaraHosokawa Takashi |  play_arrow | Before her debut, she mainly performed at clubs in Sapporo’s Susukino district… |
| 28east | PPAP ~Japanese Style Version~sadamasashi |  play_arrow | Released on a video site in 2016, Japan’s… |
| 29east | WafuPongo |  play_arrow | A broad musical background that includes folk and ethnic music... |
| 30east | pale pinkNakata Yūji |  play_arrow | The vocalist of the three-piece rock band, Tsubakiya Shijuusou... |
| 31east | Yachiyofuuga chikurin |  play_arrow | The Tozan school, known as the largest shakuhachi school in the Kansai region… |
| 32east | O-Shichi and the Night Cherry BlossomsSakamoto Fuyumi |  play_arrow | Not only enka, but also classic hits of kayōkyoku and J-pop... |
| 33east | Brainwashing feat. DOGMA & Chinza DOPENESS (Prod. Chaki Zulu)Awich |  play_arrow | Realistic lyrics and overwhelming expression… |
| 34east | BushidoNxnja |  play_arrow | Corn, based in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture... |
| 35east | KinjaBangTROY BOI |  play_arrow | The largest outdoor music f... |
| 36east | Sea of FireHayashi Eitetsu |  play_arrow | Not only as a soloist and composer, but also … |
| 37east | Tokunoshimawannyūdō |  play_arrow | The variety show “Freestyle Dungeon”… |