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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 (41–50)

SunriseKEYTALK

KEYTALK, a danceable rock band, had their song “Sunrise” chosen as a tie-in track for the game Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball.

Member Yagi also has experience playing baseball, so I think the band has a strong connection to the sport.

It’s a track that gives you energy with its positive lyrics about charging ahead and its exhilarating, high-speed sound! By the way, member Shuto has also heaped praise on “Kassē! Pawapuro,” which is featured in this article.

Since it was released in 2020, it seems likely to grow in popularity as a cheer song from here on out!

Hakoware SummerKEYTALK

KEYTALK / Hakoware Summer [Official Music Video]
Hakoware SummerKEYTALK

KEYTALK is a band with numerous achievements to their name, including a successful concert at the Nippon Budokan.

They are a rock band formed in 2008.

The group’s lineup features Tomoyuki Teranaka as the main vocalist, with Takemasa Ono and Yoshikatsu Shutō as lead vocalists, and Yūki Yagi on chorus.

Thanks to this setup, some songs and parts feature three- or even four-part harmonies.

The changing number of harmonizing members and rotating vocal leads give their music a distinctive variety and lively feel.

You and SummerKEYTALK

KEYTALK / You and Summer [Official Music Video]
You and SummerKEYTALK

KEYTALK is a rock band known for music and visuals that strongly appeal to young people.

Each member has such a glamorous presence that many middle schoolers might even mistake them for popular YouTubers.

Among KEYTALK’s songs, Kimi to Summer is particularly easy to score high with at karaoke.

While the instrumentation has a rock vibe, the vocal line is accessible pop, with few high notes, making it easier for anyone to aim for a high score.

AiwenKEYTALK

KEYTALK – “Aiwen” LYRIC VIDEO
AiwenKEYTALK

“Aibun,” with its poppy melodies by the four-piece rock band KEYTALK, is included on their seventh album released in August 2021.

The song is easy on the ears, but the lyrics catch you off guard and grip your heart.

Everyone experiences meetings and partings, and even if we hate goodbyes…

The lyrics make you realize that the time you shared was full of gratitude.

It might even make you feel like expressing thanks—however shy you may be—toward what’s right in front of you now.

Cherry blossoms in glorious full bloomKEYTALK

With its disco beat and nostalgic, Japanese-style melody, Ouka Ranman is a track by the four-piece rock band KEYTALK, who are based in Shimokitazawa, the hub of indie rock.

It was released in 2015 and was used as a theme song for the anime RIN-NE.

Spring means cherry blossoms, of course—and this is a stylish, understated song that evokes a flurry of falling petals.

From the word choice to the melody and guitar riffs, the band is committed to the sakura motif, making it easy to slip right into the song’s world.

SiestaKEYTALK

KEYTALK is a four-piece rock band that has gained popularity for impactful songs featuring key changes woven into a sense of brisk momentum.

“Siesta,” included on their second full-length album OVERTONE, is a track they intentionally crafted with an eye toward stepping away from what’s typically considered the band’s signature style.

The driving ensemble features a waltz-time melody that’s intricate yet catchy.

It’s a pop tune that blends buoyancy with exhilaration, revealing both the core and the depth of KEYTALK as a band.

Aoi UtaKEYTALK

KEYTALK / “Aoi Uta” Music Video (included on the 13th single “Lotka-Volterra,” released January 24, 2018)
Aoi UtaKEYTALK

KEYTALK’s “Aoi Uta,” written for a tie-up campaign with ANA, is included as the B-side to the single “Rotoka Volterra.” Its exhilarating, fast-paced melody vividly evokes the refreshing image of an airplane streaking across a blue sky.

The lyrics express a determination to head toward the place one has always envisioned, making it the perfect companion song for that moment when you’re about to board a plane and set off somewhere new.

Bring this track along, and you just might discover your own special sparkle at your destination.