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Masaki Makihara’s famous and popular songs

Noriyuki Makihara is a singer-songwriter who has been a major force in the J-POP scene since the 1990s, and his songs continue to be loved to this day.

His music is captivating for its relatable lyrics about love and everyday life, paired with stylish, cool arrangements.

And when talking about his appeal, you can’t overlook his singing voice.

His beautifully soaring high tones are impressive enough to wow you after just a brief listen.

In this article, we’ll introduce a generous selection of his classic tracks.

From timeless favorites to hidden gems, be sure to give them a listen.

Noriyuki Makihara's Classic and Popular Songs (81–90)

Tearful ChristmasMakihara Noriyuki

This is a classic by Noriyuki Makihara that carries warmth within its melancholy.

The lyrics, which portray the pain of a broken heart on Christmas night, resonate with many people.

Included on the album “Kimi wa Boku no Takaramono,” released in June 1992, the song is marked by gentle piano tones and Makihara’s delicate vocals.

With a characteristically modest vocal range typical of Makihara, it’s easy to sing at karaoke.

It’s the perfect mature Christmas song that offers comfort to those who’ve experienced a breakup or are spending Christmas alone.

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Full-moon nightMakihara Noriyuki

Noriyuki Makihara Full Moon Night With Lyrics
Full-moon nightMakihara Noriyuki

It’s a poignant song about a man staring at the full moon, torn over whether to tell his girlfriend he wants to break up.

It’s included on the 1991 album “With Whom Do You Share Your Happy Yawn?”.

Although he has a girlfriend, he’s involved with another woman, and his feelings have completely drifted away from his girlfriend.

Even so, he doesn’t want to break his promises to her or make her unhappy.

From the woman’s perspective it seems selfish, but perhaps because of the delicate beauty of the sound and Noriyuki Makihara’s voice, you end up wanting to tell the man, “It’s okay, you can go.”

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The dog loves ice cream.Makihara Noriyuki

Dogs love ice cream Makihara Noriyuki × COLD STONE CREAMERY
The dog loves ice cream.Makihara Noriyuki

“Dogs Love Ice Cream,” with its funny animated music video, is a track by the genius singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara—an artist who has left his mark on music history—included on his 2011 album “Heart to Heart.” The lyrics, penned with Makihara’s characteristic warmth and tasteful word choice, depict a joyful slice of life surrounded by many dogs, so vividly that the scenes come to mind just by reading them.

The elegant horn section and rollicking piano add to the fun, making it a perfect song to listen to in the summer while playing with your pet, just as the lyrics suggest.

The music video mentioned at the beginning was created by illustrator and film director Yutaka Kuroki, and is a collaboration with Cold Stone Creamery.

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The cat stepped on it.Makihara Noriyuki

The Cat Stepped On It — Noriyuki Makihara
The cat stepped on it.Makihara Noriyuki

It’s not that someone stepped on the cat—the cat is the one who did the stepping.

The song describes a cat stepping on a sleeping lover’s face and approaching them.

It’s included on singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara’s fourth album, SELF PORTRAIT, released in 1993.

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I can hear a song of prayerMakihara Noriyuki

I tried singing Noriyuki Makihara’s “I Can Hear a Prayer Song”~♪
I can hear a song of prayerMakihara Noriyuki

Noriyuki Makihara’s “Inori no Uta ga Kikoete Kuru” (The Prayer Song Can Be Heard), written and composed by him, is included on the 2007 album “I Used to Think Sorrow Was No Use at All.” It’s sung over a lively, tropical-style rhythm.

This video isn’t by the artist himself, so if you want to hear the real thing, please try searching for it on Dailymotion.

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