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[Memorial Song] A moving classic and love song dedicated to a beloved person embarking on a journey to heaven

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.
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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

Farewells to loved ones, to those who are precious to us, are something that will inevitably come as long as we are alive.

Even if we think we’re prepared in our hearts, when the moment actually arrives, it’s never easy to accept.

We can feel overwhelmed by loneliness and sorrow.

In this article, we’ve gathered songs of remembrance for those dear to us who have departed.

What we, the ones left behind, can do is simply send them off to heaven with heartfelt words: “Thank you for everything” and “I’ll never forget you.”

Here are timeless songs to gently embrace the moment of parting between you and someone you hold dear.

[Memorial Songs] Moving Masterpieces and Love Songs Dedicated to Beloved Ones Departing for Heaven (81–90)

Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Spirits of the Sea

Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi

A song in which Kenshi Yonezu’s voice evokes the depth of the ocean.

It weaves together the joy of meeting someone precious on a starry night and feelings that defy words, all set to a beautiful melody.

Released digitally in June 2019, it was written as the theme song for the animated film Children of the Sea.

The lyrics, which sing of the mystery of life and thoughts for unseen presences, will resonate with anyone who has experienced the loss of someone dear.

It’s also recommended to listen while gazing at the sea—it will surely soothe your heart.

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You are dead.Kanzaki Iori

You Are Dead / Kanzaki Iori

You are dead.Kanzaki Iori

The aching feelings pierce both the ears and the heart.

This piece is a track included on the third EP, “Ensnared by Freedom,” released in August 2024, with the music video unveiled in December.

The lyrics spun by Kanzaki Iori poignantly depict the grief of losing a loved one and the magnitude of their presence, striking close to home.

The intense fixation on “you” and a sharp distrust of the world are powerfully expressed, resonating deeply with listeners.

It’s a song that makes you reflect on life’s impermanence and the essence of love.

A piece I especially want those feeling lonely to hear.

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In conclusion

The hole left in your heart when someone precious passes away… it’s not easy to fill, is it? The songs introduced here aren’t just about sorrow—they’re masterpieces that give you the courage to live positively.

Someday we, too, will set off to reunite with those we love; until then, let’s live each day before us without regrets.