Chiharu Matsuyama’s masterpieces and popular songs
Among the many songs by the renowned singer Chiharu Matsuyama, we’re introducing a carefully selected lineup of standout tracks.
Speaking of Chiharu Matsuyama, he’s known for his exceptional vocal power, lustrous high notes, and lyrics that touch the heart.
Please enjoy these masterpieces to the fullest.
Chiharu Matsuyama’s Masterpieces and Popular Songs (1–10)
From the sky of life (journey)Matsuyama Chiharu
From the Skies of Life (Tabi) is a romantically captivating song where the melancholy melody and lyrics are a perfect match for Chiharu Matsuyama’s clear, lustrous voice.
It was his ninth single, released in September 1980.
The prank of timeMatsuyama Chiharu
Blessed with innate sensitivity and writing both his own lyrics and music, Chiharu Matsuyama enjoyed a string of hits from his debut song “Tabidachi” to “Gin no Ame.” His third single, “Toki no Itazura” (released in November 1977), was also a hit and helped cement his popularity.
Among the seasonsMatsuyama Chiharu
In the Midst of the Seasons was the milestone song with which Chiharu Matsuyama achieved his first No.
1 on the Oricon singles chart, and it became a million seller.
Although Matsuyama initially steadfastly refused to appear on music programs, for the sake of his fans he performed In the Midst of the Seasons just once on the popular music show The Best Ten, making it a song that filled viewers across the country with joy and emotion.
hogging; monopolizing (something) for oneselfMatsuyama Chiharu
With its glossy, soaring high notes, rich vocal power, and masterful vibrato, this is a song that truly showcases Chiharu Matsuyama at his best.
It’s a slow-tempo ballad that lets his charms shine through.
Released in May 1980, the song is the opening track on the album “Roman.”
windowMatsuyama Chiharu
The theme of Chiharu’s song “Mado” (Window) is a former professional boxer who was imprisoned amid suspicions of a wrongful conviction.
It expresses in song the feelings of Iwao Hakamada from the famous 1966 “Hakamada Incident” that occurred in Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
It’s a piece that lets you feel Chiharu’s warmth, kindness, and compassion.
Silver RainMatsuyama Chiharu
Chiharu Matsuyama’s lyrics all have a charm that resonates with the heart.
He describes rain as “silver rain” and sings it with his uniquely rich, velvety, and lingering voice.
It’s a work that inevitably makes you feel the depth of Chiharu’s sensibility.
Silver Rain was a song included on the B-side of his second single, Kazaguruma, released in June 1977.
I won’t forget you.Matsuyama Chiharu
If your love has ended and you’re in sorrow, I recommend the song “I Won’t Forget You.” It soothes a tearful heart and gives you the courage to stand up again.
It’s also well-known as the theme song for the 1996 TV drama “The Ugly Duckling.”
romantic feelingsMatsuyama Chiharu
When you hesitate to love and lack the courage to take a step forward, I recommend this song.
Chiharu Matsuyama expresses the single-minded heart of a woman plunging into love through superb lyrics and singing.
It is a track included on the double A-side single “Jinsei no Sora kara,” released in September 1980.
In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu
It’s a calm, gentle ballad with a soothing quality that resonates softly in the heart, evoking the rich natural scenery of Hokkaido.
It is the second track on Chiharu Matsuyama’s first album, “Kimi no Tame ni Tsukutta Uta,” released in June 1977.
Traveler of DreamsMatsuyama Chiharu
It’s a song that evokes the image of someone moving forward alone toward their dream, conveying a sense of loneliness.
The piano’s tone, which emphasizes the poignancy, and the powerful guitar sound resonate strikingly, and you can feel the steps toward a journey through the sound as well.
The calm vocal delivery further highlights the loneliness embedded in the lyrics, and you could say the gentle melody makes it an easy song to sing.
The spoken-like singing style and the sparseness of the lyrics effectively convey the bittersweet feeling of setting off on a journey.
