Kyosuke Himuro’s iconic and popular songs
We’d like to introduce songs by Kyosuke Himuro, the musician who took the world by storm as the vocalist of BOØWY.
Himuro made his solo debut in July 1988, just three months after BOØWY disbanded, and he has continued his solo career ever since.
His straightforward rock sound and refreshing vocals are captivating, and he continues to enchant many fans today.
Interestingly, before forming BOØWY, Himuro was about to quit music and return to his hometown, but just before leaving, he saw an RC Succession concert and became determined to continue with music.
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Himuro Kyosuke’s classic and popular songs (11–20)
Fossil of FlameHimuro Kyosuke
It’s a true masterpiece among Kyosuke Himuro’s classic songs.
With lyrics by Yukinojo Mori and music composed by Himuro himself, the track was released in June 2000.
Himuro’s sultry vocals blend seamlessly with a straightforward rock sound.
The lyrics, centered on love and pain, vividly portray the complex emotions of romance.
In addition to appearing on multiple best-of albums, including “Collective SOULS ~THE BEST OF BEST~,” it has also been featured in live video releases.
As a song that gently accompanies those in love, it has captured the hearts of many listeners.
MOONHimuro Kyosuke
It’s included on the 1991 album “Higher Self.” The song was created in consultation with lyricist Goro Matsui in response to the 1989 Tiananmen Square incident in China.
It’s the only track whose lyrics use the plural “we” to refer to ourselves.
The piano’s gentle, beautiful melody makes it a truly memorable ballad.
SQUALLHimuro Kyosuke
It was included on the 1996 album “MISSING PIECE.” It served as the theme song for the drama “Good Luck,” starring Akiko Matsumoto.
The artist has said they “wrote it in no time.” The urgent guitar tone that evokes the blues lingers in the ears, and the melody, which conveys a refreshing mid-tempo feel, makes it a truly pleasant track.
Safe and SoundKyosuke Himuro feat. Gerard Way
A single released exclusively on iTunes in 2009.
A collaboration with Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance.
With a melody line built on a very simple, bare-bones rock beat, it exudes a strong American rock vibe.
Even so, when Himuro sings it, it unmistakably becomes quintessentially Himuro—impressive as always.
Wild RomanceHimuro Kyosuke
It’s included on the 2006 album “IN THE MOOD.” It was the theme song for the 2004 film “Van Helsing.” Over an up-tempo, hard-driving beat with an explosive rhythm and powerful melodic lines, Himuro’s high-tone, shouted vocals sound incredibly cool.
LOVE＆GAMEHimuro Kyosuke
It’s included on the 1988 album “FLOWERS for ALGERNON.” It’s a self-cover of “Starship of the Year 3001,” which he originally provided for Kyoko Koizumi’s album.
The intense, up-tempo beat of the drums and guitar blends with the urgent-feeling melody line to create a distinctive mood.
Kyosuke Himuro’s Best and Popular Songs (21–30)
Diamond dustHimuro Kyosuke
A winter ballad by Kyosuke Himuro, a charismatic icon for men in their 40s.
It was the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “The Ice World,” so it’s well-known even among non-core fans.
In the music video, he showcases his specialty of singing from high places.
If you sing it while doing an impression of him in front of people of the same generation, it would probably get everyone hyped up.