Humbert Humbert’s Collection of Masterpieces | Simple Melodies by a Husband-and-Wife Duo

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Humbert Humbert – Tora [Official Music Video]

Set to a gentle acoustic sound, this song gives voice to the inner conflicts buried deep within the heart.

Its theme centers on the frustration of wanting to be strong but failing to become so, and a profound sense of loneliness.

In contrast to its tender melody, the protagonist remains frozen and pitifully sulking, a portrayal that resonates deeply with listeners.

The track was originally included on the November 2010 album “Sasurai-ki.” It was re-recorded in 2018 for the album “FOLK 2,” drawing attention as comedian Naoki Matayoshi appeared in its music video.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to quietly when you’re struggling with the gap between ideals and reality and feeling down.

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I've been waiting for so long – Humbert Humbert

This song, performed by Humbert Humbert, a husband-and-wife music duo, captures the trembling thrill and taut excitement of the moment when a long-awaited dream finally comes true.

With a dreamy, almost unreal joy, it’s portrayed over a warm, country-tinged sound.

The lively fiddle tones are especially memorable.

The track was included on their August 2006 album The Road Goes On.

It was later re-recorded with a more familiar, approachable arrangement for FOLK, their 2016 album celebrating the 15th anniversary of their debut.

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Humbert Humbert – Ganbare Niichan [Official Music Video]

This is a song by Humbert Humbert about a slightly timid older brother.

It’s included on their album “Kazoku Koushinkyoku” (Family March), released in July 2017.

He’s a bit slow at everything and sometimes loses to his younger brother—at first glance, he seems unreliable.

But the younger brother knows the cool, unbeatable side of him and respects him from the bottom of his heart.

This piece is filled with a loving cheer: I’ll help you with the weak parts, so keep doing your best from now on.

Please listen while thinking of someone dear to you.

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Humbert Humbert “Small Voice” (Official Music Video)

This is a work that stays close to you on nights when no one seems to understand how you feel.

It’s a song by Humbert Humbert, a duo who perform as a married couple, and it gently speaks on behalf of a heart that feels crushed by society’s relentless calls to “hang in there.” Featured on the ballad collection WORK, released in June 2019, the song portrays the constriction of days you can only get through by laughing them off, and the fragile emotions that feel as if they might break at any moment.

When you’ve worn yourself out trying too hard to meet others’ expectations, why not spend a quiet moment immersing yourself in the world of this song?

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Humbert Humbert – Yokogao Shika Shiranai [Official Music Video]

This work sings about the frustrating sense of distance that comes from seeing only one side of the other person.

It’s a song by Humbert Humbert, a husband-and-wife musical duo, where restrained male and female vocals unfold quietly over the tone of an acoustic guitar.

You can feel the protagonist’s unstable, clumsy feelings coming through.

The track was included as a new song on their 15th-anniversary album “FOLK,” released in June 2016.

You can also enjoy a Celtic version on the following year’s 2017 album “Family March.”

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The Pattern of Life

It’s a folk song that conjures the image of a wanderer dozing off, buried in grass in the middle of nowhere.

Takada Wataru set a melody to poet Yamanokuchi Baku’s words to create a classic, which Humbert Humbert have covered.

The gentle harmonies unique to this husband-and-wife duo quietly deliver both the futility and the warmth hidden in everyday life.

It’s a song that stays close to you on nights when you’re a bit worn out by city living and want to face yourself in silence.

Its simple resonance is sure to soothe your heart.

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Humbert Humbert “Tunnel” (Official Music Video)

This is a memorable song with a poignant melody and lyrics that resonate deeply.

Chosen as the theme song for the documentary film “A Big House,” which portrays the daily lives of children living in a foster care facility, it was released digitally in November 2024.

Humbert Humbert’s characteristically warm vocals and a sound that weaves in elements of folk and country blend beautifully with the film’s worldview.

The lyrics, which evoke a sense of light beyond feelings of anxiety and loneliness, are sure to offer comfort to many listeners.