Taro Hakase’s famous and popular songs

Taro Hakase is a violinist who has produced famous pieces such as “Jounetsu Tairiku” and “Himawari,” and has been active across the boundaries of classical and pop music.

His distinctive character is also captivating—his trademark, strikingly permed hairstyle and entertainment-rich live performances shatter the conventional image of a violinist.

In this article, we’ve gathered popular and signature tracks for those who are about to listen to Hakase’s music for the first time.

You might even discover, “Wait, this song was by Hakase too?”

Enjoy!

Playlist

Taro Hakase’s famous and popular songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Tufted puffinHakasé Tarō		Taro Hakase’s signature piece, the ending theme of Jounetsu Tairiku
2	sunflowerHakasé Tarō		The Teppan theme song encouraged me after the earthquake disaster.
3	Passion ContinentHakasé Tarō		Hakase Taro’s signature piece, the theme song of Jounetsu Tairiku
4	Another Sky ANA 60th Anniversary VersionHakasé Tarō		Introduction of the ANA 60th Anniversary Commemorative Arrangement
5	EtupirikaHakasé Tarō		The ending theme of Jonetsu Tairiku
6	Between Calm and PassionHakasé Tarō		Deepen the song of calm and passion
7	WITH ONE WISHHakasé Tarō		A hopeful, emotional song supporting reconstruction
8	Asian RosesHakasé Tarō		A fusion piece of flamenco and violin
9	KirishimaHakasé Tarō		Kirishima Shuzo commercial song, moving piece
10	Wild StallionsHakasé Tarō		A violin piece by Sei Haka that expresses the feeling of a horse’s gallop
11	A House in the SunHakasé Tarō		“A House in the Sun” was used as a commercial jingle.
12	LegacyHakasé Tarō		An inspiring cheer song that gives you courage
13	To Love You MoreHakase Taro & Celine Dion		A song co-written by Celine Dion and Taro Hakase
14	SWINGIN’ VIVALDIHakasé Tarō & Takashima Chisako & Furusawa Iwao		Spring in a jazz arrangement by three violinists
15	Born To SmileHakasé Tarō		Taro Hakase’s bright Irish-style song
16	Dolce VitaHakasé Tarō		The elegant and passionate song “Sweet Life”
17	ZigeunerweisenHakasé Tarō		Introduction to Taro Hakase’s performance of Zigeunerweisen
18	Little DoctorHakasé Tarō		The theme song of Hakase-chan supports children's spirit of inquiry.
19	“MATSURI” from the suite “NIPPON”Hakasé Tarō		A fusion piece blending Japanese and Western styles to introduce Japanese culture
20	Meditation from ThaïsHakasé Tarō		Massenet: Méditation from Thaïs
21	Angel In The SkyHakasé Tarō		Taro Hakase’s passionate violin melody
22	Harvest HomeHakasé Tarō		A cheerful song that starts brightly and features jazz
23	Another Kyoto: Forests of Kyoto EditionHakasé Tarō		Music has the power to heal people.
24	New WorldKuraizurā & Kanpanī		The Debut of Kreisler & Company
25	Time MessengerHakasé Tarō		An upbeat song with a gentle melody
26	MAHOROBA ~Fighting Spirit~Hakasé Tarō		Taro Hakase’s music envisioning the future of hydrogen
27	Song of Kamijima TownHakasé Tarō		An image song composed by Taro Hakase for Kamijima Town
28	From the suite MATSURI “NIPPON”Hakasé Tarō		A grand composition where the shakuhachi and shamisen are fused with an orchestra
29	Hymn of Ten Thousand PraisesHakasé Tarō		A composition by Taro Hakase that expresses the journey of life
30	EternalHakasé Tarō		An elegant welcoming scene set to Taro Hakase’s violin music
31	Angel in the SkyHakasé Tarō		Hakasé’s steady melody and lightning-fast virtuosic technique
32	Symphonic Poem: HopeHakasé Tarō		A symphonic poem in five movements that unfolds around the theme of hope
33	Color your lifeHakasé Tarō		Life doesn’t end in a single color.
34	Another Kyoto: The Sea of Kyoto EditionHakasé Tarō		Short movie trilogy: “Another Kyoto…”
35	Humans will inevitably face death someday. That fear is always there, and at times I find myself wondering what I’m living for and feeling like giving up. But then I pause and think: hold on. I’m able to do so many enjoyable things while I’m alive—doesn’t that make it all right?Hakasé Tarō		Happiness is determined by how much you’ve been able to do things you find enjoyable in life.
36	Theme of Jonetsu TairikuHakasé Tarō		Taro Hakase’s masterpiece that paints passion
37	CsardasHakasé Tarō		At this point, I really want you to share it with the world…
38	CzardasHakasé Tarō		Figure skater Mao Asada once, during the 2006–2007 se…
39	Dedicating your life to one thing is truly beautiful.Hakasé Tarō		The beauty of devoting your life to one thing
40	EtuprikaHakasé Tarō		Listening to healing music in nature
41	Swingin’ BachHakasé Tarō		A wonderful, light, and delightful musical piece
42	TRITSCH TRATSCH POLKAHakasé Tarō		Taro Hakase’s Fun Classical Arrangements
43	BirthHakasé Tarō		A poignant violin performance that touches the heart and evokes memories of home.
44	Wind ChildrenHakasé Tarō		A cheerful piece that depicts children playing in the forest with the sound of bells
45	La Gitane ~A Capricious Woman~Hakasé Tarō		A tragic short piece in which a heartbroken man, with virtuosic skill, plays multiple roles
46	The Eternal IchijodaniHakasé Tarō		A gentle, sorrowful song of Ichijodani
47	Look up and see the stars in the night sky.Hakasé Tarō		I was moved by the poignant melody of the violin.
48	Nagasaki NocturneHakasé Tarō		A track where the setting shifts from space travel to a bar
49	Massenet/Tchaikovsky’s Meditation from ThaïsHakasé Tarō		Jules Émile Frédéric Massenet…
50	Symphonic Poem “Hope” Fifth Movement: Lord of Hope ~ RefrainHakasé Tarō		A five-movement suite with a grand, overarching story…
51	Passion Continent CollectionHakasé Tarō		Taro Hakase, who is very famous as a Japanese musician...
52	TO LOVE YOU MOREHakasé Tarō		If possible, I’d go to the stage and at least see the real two of them...
53	alm Cuori Appassionati “Between Calm and Passion”Hakasé Tarō		So much that it makes me want to go to a concert…
54	Loving LifeHakasé Tarō		Live life joyfully and powerfully
55	Come fly with meHakasé Tarō		Did something sad happen? That’s unusual…
56	MORNING SHOWHakasé Tarō		A piece that expresses morning busyness through jazz
57	Someday SomehowHakasé Tarō		TBS Television, the ending of NEWS23...
58	Another Kyoto: Tea of Kyoto EditionHakasé Tarō		My wife is refreshing herself in a tea field
59	Hymn of Ten Thousand PraisesHakasé Tarō		For Taro Hakase’s Japanese-style instrumental piece, the entrance of the bride and groom in traditional attire is popular.
60	La Gitane ~ Capricious WomanHakasé Tarō		In this promo video, Hakase-san is kind of cool…
61	LibertangoHakasé Tarō		Music that makes you want to keep listening this much...