Songs with titles that start with “Ha.” Lots that evoke the seasons!

Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme

Hilcrhyme – “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter” Music Video

Released in September 2009, this single catapulted Hilcrhyme to nationwide fame.

It became one of their signature songs, securing numerous tie-ins, including TBS’s CDTV and commercials for RecoChoku.

With lyrics that weave a vow to walk alongside a loved one through the changing seasons, it has long been cherished as a staple for weddings and anniversaries.

The pleasing blend of hip-hop rhythms and piano melodies is likely etched deeply in the memories of the generation who were students at the time.

With a barefoot heartKisamiryuu

With a barefoot heart

This is the ending theme that sings of the strength and kindness of warriors who live in harmony with nature.

Composed by Ryu Kisami, it was included on a single released in 1998 and aired as the ending theme song for the TV Asahi tokusatsu drama Seijuu Sentai Gingaman.

Words evoking nature—like the sun and the wind—are repeated, and the lyrics compellingly embody the concept of forest warriors.

Centered on guitar-driven rock, the layered choruses give the track a sense of expansiveness.

It’s a song I’d love you to listen to when you want to cheer someone on who’s giving it their all.

Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya - Hello, My Friend (In Memory of Ayrton Senna)

Coloring the summer of 1994, this song was released as the theme for the Monday 9 p.m.

drama “The Summer I Spent with You,” becoming a million seller that topped the Oricon charts.

Among Yumi Matsutoya’s works, it stands out as a profoundly heartrending masterpiece, depicting the complex emotions of someone who continues to think about a past love while wishing to keep that person in their heart as “just a friend.” The protagonist’s resolve to live positively despite the sadness of parting is something anyone can’t help but empathize with.

Its urbane arrangement, rich in synthesizers, blends exquisitely with a melody line that evokes a sense of nostalgia, making it an easy song to sing at karaoke.

It’s a track I especially recommend to those who, while looking back on a past romance, quietly hold feelings for someone dear.

Before spring comesGōruden Bonbā

Haruga kuru maeni

Known as an air band, Golden Bomber nonetheless offers tender companionship to feelings of parting through the poignant worldview crafted by Sho Kiryuin.

Originally produced in 2009 as part of the soundtrack for the film “The Summer Left Unshaved,” this song was later chosen as the theme for the 2012 movie “Until Death Divides Two People… Chapter Two: ‘Nananka (Pumpkin Flower).’” Set to a ballad woven from piano and guitar tones, it carefully expresses lingering attachment and gratitude on the cusp of spring.

The emotions of thinking of someone even as the sense of an approaching farewell grows will resonate with those facing graduation or a turning point.

It’s a song to listen to quietly when you want to savor memories with someone dear.

hazy spring sky (literally: “flower-clouded” sky; overcast sky during cherry blossom season)Sato Chiaki

Chiai Sato – Hazy Spring Sky (Lyric Video)

Chiahi Sato, who served as the vocalist for the alternative rock band Kinoko Teikoku.

Released in April 2023, this track is an emotional pop tune that paints the scene of memories suddenly resurfacing beneath a slightly overcast spring sky.

Rather than forcibly shaking off the lingering pull of the past, its lyrics gently accept and let go—like washing away the murkiness in one’s heart.

The song is also included on the later-released album “BUTTERFLY EFFECT.” It’s a number that works like nourishment for the soul, perfect for those times when you’re worn out—letting you bask in a sentimental mood while still facing forward, giving you a little push toward tomorrow.

Chilly Spring InnMizumori Kaori

Chilly Spring Lodging — Kaori Mizumori — Local Song Okayama, Part 3

This is an enka song performed by Kaori Mizumori, known as the Queen of Local Songs, set in the Mimasaka region of Okayama Prefecture.

The lyrics weave in proper place names such as Okayama, Mimasaka, and the Yoshino River, overlaying the scenery of Yunogo Onsen with the emotions of parting.

Titled with the seasonal word hanabie, which refers to a chill in the air during spring, the lyrics strikingly contrast the warmth of the hot springs with the coldness of lingering attachment.

It was released in October 2011 as a track on the album Kayō Kikō X: Shōnai Heiya Kaze no Naka.

It’s a recommended song for those who want to feel the landscapes of Okayama and the atmosphere of its hot spring towns, or who wish to dwell on a bittersweet tale of farewell.

HONEYL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

HONEY [15th L’Anniversary Live]

When it comes to artists that men in their 40s often listened to, doesn’t L’Arc~en~Ciel come to mind? This time, I’d like to introduce “HONEY.” One of my students practiced this song too.

L’Arc~en~Ciel’s vocal range is surprisingly on the lower side.

I think it’s easy to sing for people with a typical male range plus the ability to use falsetto.

The chorus is very clear and uplifting, so it’s easy to add dynamics, and rock fans will love it! On the flip side, the key might be how to keep the low notes from getting muffled.

If you’re not used to a certain range, both low and high notes can require a lot of breath.

When singing low notes, imagine releasing a slow, steady mass of air—your body will resonate more easily and you’ll hear your own voice better.

And above all, the groove matters! It also makes it easier to project your voice, so sing with energy and get into the groove!

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