Masterpieces and popular songs of The Elephant Kashimashi

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Elephant Kashimashi “Bakemono Seinen” cover. From the album “Tobira.”

It seems the provisional vocals recorded during the composition stage were adopted as the actual lyrics for this song.

Since the off-the-cuff lyrics were kept as they were, the vocalist, Mr.

Miyamoto, said in an interview that “the mood of the moment is reflected.” I felt that this way of making a song expresses that initial impulse, and that it’s quite good.

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Elephant Kashimashi “Beloved Today”

A single released on September 23, 2015.

The limited first edition comes as a lavish three-disc set, including a bonus CD selected from the New Year’s live performance and a DVD featuring three music videos.

It’s a work packed with the charm of Hiroji Miyamoto’s songs, conveying the feeling that simply living each day is a source of happiness.

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Elephant Kashimashi “Someone’s Whisper” (Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall, 1994-09-15)

Included on the album “Tokyo no Sora,” released May 21, 1994.

It’s a motivational song that reaches out a hand to those who feel like giving up.

The gentle and very simple lyrics are unusual for Elephant Kashimashi.

This work proved that Hiroji Miyamoto can create songs filled with kindness, not just intensity.

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Fuyuno Asa

An acoustic song by Elephant Kashimashi that conveys the crisp feel of winter air and the warmth of holding hands.

It’s a track included on the 2008 album “STARTING OVER.” The scene of two people passing through a shrine and heading to the station is depicted with great care.

It’s filled with a faint sense of romance and a quiet happiness—so lovely, really.

Hiroji Miyamoto’s gentle vocals capture the moist stillness of a winter morning perfectly.

Try singing it while reflecting on your own life.

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My Way / The Elephant Kashimashi

The 29th single, released in 2003.

It also drew attention because three singles—Ore no Michi, Hello Jinsei!!, and Seimei Sanka—were released simultaneously.

The lyrics themselves are on the shorter side, but the performance, where they shout things beyond words as seen in the live footage, is incredibly cool.

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[Elephant Kashimashi / Hana Otoko] From the major debut album “THE ELEPHANT KASHIMASHI” [Karaoke]

A hidden gem included on Elekashi’s first album, among the many albums they’ve released.

I’ve been listening to Elekashi since I was in middle school, and my personal number-one favorite song is still this one! It’s a quirky track that comes in with the chorus right from the start, but the melody is something anyone would think is great.

If you haven’t heard it, give it a listen at least once!

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Heisei Risou Shugi

Included on the album “Kaze,” released on September 29, 2004.

As the opening track, it makes a powerful impact.

Although it’s a long piece running over nine minutes, it is also performed live.

The song’s development is skillful, making dynamic use of tempo and intensity, and despite its length it never bores the listener.