Masaki Makihara’s famous and popular songs

At any timeMakihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “No Matter What” (Music Video) [3rd Single] (1991) Noriyuki Makihara/donnatokimo [No. 1]

Rather than singing about something special, he sings about everyday events that anyone can relate to and familiar kinds of love.

I think his greatest strengths are the way he crafts sound and his command of Japanese that resonates directly with listeners.

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Makihara’s gentle singing voice touches the heart.

Happy Birthday SongMakihara Noriyuki

Happy Birthday Song - Noriyuki Makihara

This is a birthday song by Noriyuki Makihara.

It’s an impressive track where a cool, Black-music-style groove meets the gentle, soft lyrics characteristic of Maki.

It has a cool vibe that makes you want to use it for a birthday party at night.

And if you read the lyrics closely, they contain thought-provoking lines that really strike a chord.

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Hey…Makihara Noriyuki

Noriyuki Makihara Hey… with lyrics

I think it’s pretty rare for the word “die” to appear so straightforwardly in a song.

Many people probably assume that songs dealing with life and death are, as expected, dark and heavy.

But Makihara Noriyuki—better known as Makki—created an outlier with his song “Hey…”.

He sets a theme that tends to feel somber to a bright, up-tempo melody that nudges you toward a more positive outlook.

Even the title “Hey…” carries a bittersweet lightness, as if casually calling out to someone who has passed away.

It’s a song that makes the image of someone trying to hold back their tears—“I won’t cry”—feel all the more lonely.

LOVE LETTERMakihara Noriyuki

NORIYUKI MAKIHARA LOVE LETTER

An artist who continues to lead the Japanese music scene with a beautiful voice that resonates deep in many hearts and powerful vocal prowess—Noriyuki Makihara’s moving ballad.

It’s a ballad that portrays the bittersweet romances of youth, a classic song that has garnered widespread empathy.

Time After TimeMakihara Noriyuki

Time After Time

Time After Time is a timeless classic, cherished by many for its beautiful, resonant melody and wistful message.

In Japan, numerous artists have covered the song, and Noriyuki Makihara’s rendition, included on “Listen To The Music 2,” is a standout.

His gentle yet powerful vocals and delicate arrangement bring out the original’s charm to the fullest.

Said to have been born from the emotional distance between lovers, the song conveys the enduring strength of love that continues even when two people are apart.

Why not let Makihara’s voice, filled with tenderness for someone dear, bring you comfort as well?

Two moonsMakihara Noriyuki

Two moons – Noriyuki makihara

It’s the B-side track to Noriyuki Makihara’s 11th single, “Futatsu no Negai” (“Two Wishes”).

Using the two moons—the full moon in the night sky and its reflection on the sea—as motifs, it gently sings about the pure feelings of first love in boyhood.

The pronunciation of the English lyrics is remarkably fluent and uncharacteristic of a typical Japanese singer.

The highly metaphorical lyrics are also a highlight.

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Let’s hold handsMakihara Noriyuki

"Let's Hold Hands" Movie

Te o Tsunagō (Let’s Hold Hands), written and composed by Noriyuki Makihara, was created after the Great East Japan Earthquake as part of the “Let’s Hold Hands Project.” In the video, a variety of characters are shown holding hands.

Isn’t it rare to see so many beloved characters that children adore all appear together and hold hands like this? This song, which sings about the importance and kindness of holding hands and becoming friends, carries a message we want to pass on to children today.

It would be great to practice it a lot and perform it!

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