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Masterpieces and popular songs of The Elephant Kashimashi

From Elephant Kashimashi’s treasure trove of classic songs, our editorial team has put together a selection of recommended fan favorites.

Elephant Kashimashi is a rock band that has continued to earn the support of many fans from their debut to the present day, thanks to their rugged, powerful sound and the overwhelming vocal prowess of Hiroji Miyamoto.

Their music, brimming with pure passion and raw expression, grips listeners’ hearts and never lets go.

Through this special feature, we invite you to rediscover the allure of Elekashi and immerse yourself in their musical world!

Elephant Kashimashi’s classic and popular songs (81–90)

Bizarre manElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi “Chinki Otoko (Strange Man)” from New Year Live 2022
Bizarre manElefanto Kashimashi

Included on the album “Ukiyo no Yume,” released on August 21, 1989.

It begins with a solo acoustic guitar performance, with the backing instrumentation joining partway through.

The lyrics playfully repeat the phrase “Chinki Otoko” (Strange Man), and the song has an eerie atmosphere.

It’s a track that lets you see a different side of Hiroji Miyamoto.

escape from worldly life; reclusionElefanto Kashimashi

“Donsō,” included on Elecashi’s fourth album Seikatsu, is a fairly long track at 12 minutes and 5 seconds.

It was written based on an episode of warming up by a brazier in winter.

The lyrics, which express feelings of frustration and helplessness, prompt reflection on what it means to live.

You may feel a bit melancholy after listening.

Fighting ManElefanto Kashimashi

“30th ANNIVERSARY Live Blu-ray Box” Special Disc ‘NHK Performance Selection’ Digest Video
Fighting ManElefanto Kashimashi

Included on the album “THE ELEPHANT KASHIMASHI,” released March 21, 1988.

It’s the first track on The Elephant Kashimashi’s milestone debut album.

Sung with Hiroji Miyamoto’s raw, shout-like vocals, the song is performed with unrelenting intensity throughout.

The work has also received high praise from music critics.

In conclusion

The songs of Elephant Kashimashi have continued to move the hearts of many fans through Hiroji Miyamoto’s overwhelming vocal power and presence, as well as the band’s robust, hard-hitting sound. From their early days to their latest works, we were able to introduce tracks that let you feel the appeal of each era. From classic hits like “Kanashimi no Hate,” “Kaze ni Fukarete,” and “Koyoi no Tsuki no Yō ni,” to “No more cry,” “yes.

Their passion and musicality, spanning from classics to recent hits like “I do,” consist solely of timeless masterpieces that encourage and heal the hearts of many across generations. By experiencing their music, you will undoubtedly be moved and gain the courage to welcome a new tomorrow!