Masterpieces by LUNA SEA: songs with profound allure that even connoisseurs admire
Amid the hits that lit up the charts, many LUNA SEA songs from their early-’90s major-label era are so captivating they take your breath away.
Their distinctive sound—where delicate melodic lines, RYUICHI’s expressively nuanced vocals, and each member’s individuality, including the superb twin-guitar interplay, all intertwine—often shines brightest in the hidden gems.
Immerse yourself in LUNA SEA’s ethereal, beautiful world, woven from contrasts of stillness and motion, light and shadow.
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LUNA SEA’s masterpieces: songs with a profound allure that even connoisseurs admire (31–40)
I for youLUNA SEA
When it comes to V-kei bands that represent the ’90s, LUNA SEA is a name that always comes up.
Their rock ballad “I for You” has surely given many people the push they needed during tough times.
It’s an outstanding ballad featuring the resounding vocals of Ryuichi Kawamura, whose singing boasts overwhelming power.
BelieveLUNA SEA
LUNA SEA’s debut single, which reached No.
11 on the Oricon chart at the time, is a striking track featuring vocals rich in falsetto, a beautiful melody, and intertwining twin guitars.
Its intense yet cohesive beauty still sounds fresh when revisited today.
ProvidenceLUNA SEA
Since their formation in 1989, LUNA SEA not only established the foundational style of the so-called ’90s visual kei, but also set one legend after another that other bands couldn’t achieve, continuing to influence those who followed.
Although they declared an end and went on hiatus in 2000, they fully resumed activity in 2010 and have continued to update their legend with an unchanging lineup.
Among their early songs, Providence—composed by SUGIZO and renowned for its striking violin introduction—is a 3/4-time masterpiece that is almost always performed live.
Even just looking at their ability to perfectly integrate a waltz rhythm like this into their own sonic world, you can sense the extraordinary potential that LUNA SEA possesses as a band.
This is a personal note, but it’s no exaggeration to say that LUNA SEA taught me the greatness of songs in triple meter.
The End of the DreamLUNA SEA
A song released by LUNA SEA in 2012 as their 16th single.
Drawing fully on their long-cultivated career, its powerful, internationally styled rock sound, aggressive guitar riffs, and RYUICHI’s commanding vocals convey the message that “the end of one dream is also the beginning of a new one,” giving a supportive push to those pursuing their dreams.
preciousLUNA SEA
LUNA SEA is also a visual-kei band that represents the 1990s.
Formed with its current members in 1989, they made their major debut in 1992.
Although they went on hiatus in 2000, they resumed activities in 2010.
Because typhoons often hit on the days of big concerts or anniversary shows, they are known as a “storm-bringing band.”
LUNA SEA’s masterpieces: songs with deep appeal that even connoisseurs admire (41–50)
END OF SORROWLUNA SEA
LUNA SEA is a five-member rock band known as pioneers of the visual kei scene, influencing numerous bands.
Their 7th single, “END OF SORROW,” became a hit, reaching No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart despite having no tie-in.
Because the song features frequent key changes and demands tight playing, be mindful to articulate each note clearly.
The guitar solo isn’t technically difficult in terms of phrasing, but it involves large position shifts, so take care not to miss any notes.
FOREVER & EVERLUNA SEA
A five-member rock band, LUNA SEA, who elevated the musical style known as Visual Kei into something more popular and went on to greatly influence bands that followed.
This track, included on their fifth album “STYLE,” overwhelms with its arrangement that conveys a weighty worldview and its ethereal sound.
Despite exceeding ten minutes in length, its dramatic progression offers a wealth of appeal—so much so that it may still feel insufficient for fully savoring the essence of LUNA SEA’s music.
It’s a hidden gem you should try at least once.