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Cero’s classic and popular songs

I’d like to introduce some songs by the band cero, who seem to embody “stylish pop.” With three main members and many supporting players on brass and chorus, their sound is richly layered and brimming with engaging details that keep listeners’ ears entertained.

Many of their tracks are exceptionally soft and easy on the ears, making them a great recommendation when you’re feeling tired.

Cero’s classic and popular songs (1–10)

Mountain Mountaincero

“Mountain Mountain” from the second album My Lost City, released in 2012.

I was deeply moved to see that a piece like this could be created with the theme of mountains.

And to my surprise, the highly polished music video was an ‘unofficial’ clip made as a hobby by a friend of the band—great creators really do gather around great music.

News from the Citycero

cero / News from the City [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
News from the Citycero

A cero song that depicts nights spent in everyday life and people’s ordinary moments.

Released in December 2016, it was written and composed by Yu Arai.

Scenes anyone might experience—like a moment at a family restaurant or buying a can of coffee—are rendered beautifully.

It’s said that this work is a celebratory song written on the night before a friend’s child was born, and its overflowing love is deeply moving.

Cero’s characteristically gentle, easy-listening sound is also recommended when you’re feeling tired.

The city-at-night vibe of the track truly embodies what you might call stylish pop.

(I found It) Back Beardcero

【cero / (I found It) Back Beard 】
(I found It) Back Beardcero

From the 1st album “WORLD RECORD,” released in 2011, here is “(I found It) Back Beard.” It’s a track without lyrics, built from chorus and the instrumental band.

The beat from the intro lifts your spirits and instantly draws you into the song.

The arranged live version in the video is fantastic, too!

Cero’s famous and popular songs (11–20)

outdoorscero

cero / “outdoors” Live at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall 2016.05.21
outdoorscero

Included on the 1st album “WORLD RECORD.” The bittersweet lyrics set against intricate beats shape today’s imagery.

It’s a song that leaves a strangely emotional, mysterious impression—the most fitting way to describe it.

In live performances, classical instruments join in, lending it a subtly solemn atmosphere.

Wayang Park Banquetcero

cero / Wayang Park Banquet(Live At ZEPP TOKYO 2015.07.12)
Wayang Park Banquetcero

Isn’t it like sway-inducing dance music that makes you feel intoxicated—quirky word choices, intoxicating phrases, and a unique atmosphere that wraps around you and transports you to another world? The vibe of the live footage is great too; it makes me want to slip into the crowd and hear it in person.

Rain falls on the sun-parched capital of the 21st centurycero

cero – Rain Falls on the Drought-Stricken City of the 21st Century_100623
Rain falls on the sun-parched capital of the 21st centurycero

It’s a song that grabs your attention with its striking title.

Set to a cheerful melody, the lyrics feel like suggestive yet ultimately insubstantial musings, resulting in a pop track that conveys a sense of youth.

The rain can be heard either as a blessing or as a symbol of sorrow, making it a song open to differing interpretations.

my appearancecero

[LIVE] VIDEOTAPEMUSIC × cero / Watashi no Sugata ~ Berlin Blue (reprise)
my appearancecero

Starting with a brisk rap, this track feels more dynamic and crisp compared to cero’s other, more laid-back songs.

This video is from a collaborative live performance with VIDEOTAPEMUSIC.

The live lighting and staging further bring out the strengths of the song.