Masterpieces and popular songs by Gen Hoshino

rice bowl; tea bowl; chawan (Japanese bowl for tea or rice)Hoshino Gen

Chawan Hoshino Gen Piano cover

A song by Gen Hoshino that portrays the long years of a married couple through a single tea bowl.

Set to a warm, cozy melody, the lyrics that look back on the days they’ve spent together really touch the heart.

Released in June 2010, this track is included on Gen Hoshino’s first album, “Baka no Uta.” It’s said to be popular as wedding BGM as well.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to with the wish of never forgetting to cherish your partner in everyday life.

It’s especially recommended for unhurried moments, like morning coffee time or a drive at dusk.

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The Rose and the Beast

A track where Ren Takada is joined by Gen Hoshino, delivering exquisite harmonies.

Released in November 2006, this piece features a superb vocal performance by Hoshino—so accomplished that it feels like one of his own originals, despite being from the early days of his career.

It’s an unexpected collaboration that ends up astonishing listeners.

You could call it a masterpiece that showcases the versatility and expressive power of a multi-talented artist.

It’s a song best savored slowly on a quiet night.

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Yuri Miyauchi / Reading (feat. Gen Hoshino)

A song with a warm atmosphere that gently nestles close to the listener’s heart.

Hoshino Gen’s gentle vocals and lyrics that capture small moments of everyday life are a perfect match.

It’s a track that showcases the unique sensibility of Hoshino Gen, who has drawn attention for his diverse talents since his solo debut in 2011.

Ideal for savoring quietly alone on a calm night or for spending peaceful time with someone special.

Recommended for anyone who wants to be enveloped in a tenderness that sinks into the heart.

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All Things Must Pass – Yoshie Nakano & Gen Hoshino

A masterpiece that expresses the flow of time and the changes of life through the metaphor of natural phenomena.

The harmonies woven by Gen Hoshino and Yoshie Nakano resonate deep in the heart.

Carefully reinterpreting a song by George Harrison as a duet, this work was released in November 2007.

Gen Hoshino’s delicate guitar playing and Yoshie Nakano’s clear, translucent vocals gently envelop the song’s message.

Singing of the universal theme that everything passes, this is a track you’ll want to listen to when standing at a crossroads in life or after parting with someone dear.

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Nerd Strut (Instrumental)

As a classic instrumental, this piece appears on Gen Hoshino’s album “YELLOW DANCER.” Contrary to what the title might suggest, it has a chic, mature vibe, with sophisticated sound and meticulous arrangement that make it so appealing.

Released in December 2015, the album is known as a milestone in Hoshino’s musical career.

Rather than playing rhythmically and tightly, deliberately loosening the feel to create a languid mood will bring your performance closer to the original atmosphere.

It’s a track that strongly reflects Hoshino’s musical roots and showcases his playful spirit.

I’m home.Hoshino Gen

I'm home.

This is a track from the album “Baka no Uta.” Unusually for Gen Hoshino, the chorus includes English.

Because it’s so rare, it feels really fresh and cool—it’s one of my favorite songs.

In the original, it isn’t just guitar; there’s a backing band, so the excitement when the chorus comes in is incredible.

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Work song

It’s a song about just working, no matter what! Work isn’t all fun—in fact, it’s mostly tough.

But you give up.

Learning to give up is important.

Giving up can even be enjoyable.

But once the work is done, just rest, no matter what! I think it’s a kind of socially supportive anthem like that.