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KEYTALK's classic and popular songs

Let me introduce some songs by KEYTALK, a band known for their fun tracks often described as four-on-the-floor rock.

While many of their songs are catchy and poppy with a four-on-the-floor beat as the foundation, their background surprisingly includes jazz and classical influences.

Teranaka (vo./gt.) has experience in wind ensemble, and Ono (gt.) has a background in classical guitar.

What’s more, the band name KEYTALK is said to come from “Keytalk,” a piece by Hiromi Uehara, one of Japan’s leading jazz pianists.

If you listen with that unexpected background in mind, you might hear their music in a whole new way.

KEYTALK’s Classic and Popular Songs (1–10)

Cherry blossoms in full, resplendent bloomKEYTALK

A poignant lyric that likens the swift flow of time and the fragility of human memories to cherry blossoms dancing as they scatter, with an intro that evokes a subtly traditional Japanese feel.

The shimmering synced sounds blend exquisitely with the band’s texture, further accentuating the lyric’s wistfulness in this beautiful song.

FLAVOR FLAVORKEYTALK

KEYTALK – 「FLAVOR FLAVOR」MUSIC VIDEO
FLAVOR FLAVORKEYTALK

Starting with a retro, stylish guitar riff, FLAVOR FLAVOR captivates with a chorus melody that carries a hint of melancholy.

The song’s overall development—so characteristically KEYTALK—is dramatic and a highlight in itself.

The music video also has a great atmosphere, as if the song’s protagonist is looking back on a bittersweet youth.

MABOROSHI SUMMERKEYTALK

KEYTALK “MABOROSHI SUMMER”【PV】
MABOROSHI SUMMERKEYTALK

It starts off with a country-style guitar riff, then leaps into the chorus via their signature odd time signature—a method that may seem a bit inaccessible at first, but the more you listen, the more its charm draws you in.

In the music video, styled like an American TV show, you can enjoy the members’ deadpan expressions and acting.

KEYTALK's classic and popular songs (11–20)

summer venusKEYTALK

KEYTALK – 「Summer Venus」MUSIC VIDEO
summer venusKEYTALK

This is the main track from the album we released the other day, our first in about two years.

It’s an EDM song unlike anything we’ve done before—a full-on party tune.

It’s the kind of track that makes you feel like you just can’t wait for summer.

The music video also breaks new ground for us, with a storyline that keeps you stifling laughter from start to finish—it’s a joy to watch.

Sterling StarKEYTALK

KEYTALK – “Stirling Star” MUSIC VIDEO
Sterling StarKEYTALK

It was the theme song of a hugely popular anime.

After successfully performing at the Budokan in 2015, they turned their determination to pursue new goals into a song of hope.

The music video shoot reportedly lasted a full 18 hours.

Brimming with optimism, the track alone gives listeners courage and hope.

ASTROKEYTALK

KEYTALK – 10th single “ASTRO” Music Video (released January 25, 2017)
ASTROKEYTALK

This song was included as the 10th single.

It’s structured like a letter from my present self to my past self.

Despite being only about three minutes long, the flow of the guitar melody is beautiful, and the bass really drives it, giving the track a cool, energetic feel.

DAYBREAK SMOLDERKEYTALK

KEYTALK “DAYBREAK SMOLDER” [LIVE at Kumamoto Django]
DAYBREAK SMOLDERKEYTALK

One of the songs from their former band “real” (which later renamed itself to the current KEYTALK).

With a soft, transparent sound and a guitar that repeats a bouncy rhythm, it’s a track that somehow puts your heart at ease.

It carries an atmosphere that evokes a sense of anticipation, as if for a special night.