[Moon Songs Special] Famous songs about the moon. Songs you’ll want to listen to under a full moon or in the moonlight.
As exemplified by Princess Kaguya, the moon has captivated countless people since ancient times as a symbol of mystery alongside the sun.
Not only full moons and crescents, but also rare events like lunar eclipses and supermoons are widely cherished.
Here, we introduce a variety of classic songs related to the moon.
From karaoke staples and moon-themed songs by popular artists to hidden gems that aren’t widely known, we’ve picked a range for anyone who wants to discover “all kinds of moon songs.” Be sure to check them out.
You’re sure to encounter beautiful, captivating pieces that will steal your heart.
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[Moon Songs Feature] Timeless songs about the moon: Tracks to enjoy under the full moon and moonlight (61–70)
Morning MoonCHAGE and ASKA
Morning Moon by CHAGE and ASKA, one of Japan’s leading music duos.
The distinctive chord progression in the B section and the rising minor-key bass line in the chorus are stunningly cool.
Combined with the driving feel of the synthesizers, the sense of poignancy is overwhelming.
ASKA’s unique, almost fierce vocal delivery and CHAGE’s overlapping harmonies create an alluring, bewitching effect.
I mean, it’s just an incredible song.
The Far Side of the MoonSaitō Kazuyoshi
Singer-songwriter Kazuyoshi Saito’s “The Far Side of the Moon.” A ballad that begins quietly with piano and vocals, its gentle singing voice seeming to seep softly into the heart.
Then, in a complete turn, it grows gradually more dramatic toward the chorus, and with powerful strings, it suddenly plunges into another world—a mysterious song indeed.
It’s as if you’re flying to the far side of the moon.
Full-moon nightSeikima II
Although Seikima-II is often associated with flashy colors in makeup and fashion, they are in fact a highly skilled hard rock band with exceptional musicianship.
In Seikima-II’s worldview, the “moon” evokes a full moon that drives people mad.
This track is a slow, groovy number with a mysterious allure, reminiscent of such a full moon.
Mrs. MoonlightKadamatsu Toshiki
“Mrs.
Moonlight” is a song included on Toshiki Kadomatsu’s 2010 album Citylights Dandy.
This “Mrs.
Moonlight” depicts a world of extraordinary love: bathed in moonlight’s seductive glow, a woman as enigmatic as the moon herself appears.
MoonAo
The song “Tsuki” (Moon), sung by ao, is themed around a star longing for the moon.
At just 15, ao released her first EP, LOOK, and has quickly become a much-talked-about artist energizing the music scene.
“Tsuki” is a track included on the EP LOOK, written and composed by ao herself.
It features an airy, piano-centered sound and captures her distinctive worldview.
The music video on YouTube also has a wistful mood that aligns with the song’s imagery.
Crescent Moon Rider40mP ft. Hatsune Miku
From the exhilarating piano-and-strings intro, countless listeners find themselves drawn into a heartrending narrative world.
It’s a song that voices the protagonist’s prayer-like feelings: yearning to break free from the present, identifying with the crescent moon in the night sky, and racing toward the future.
Released in March 2010, the track was also included on King Records’ compilation album VL‑SCRAMBLE.
40mP’s pop yet delicate sound meshes perfectly with Hatsune Miku’s crystal-clear high tones.
When you’re frustrated by a reality that won’t go your way, or on nights when you need the courage to take a step forward, give it a listen—chances are it will spark the energy you need for tomorrow.
crescent moonIkeda Ayako
This is a song by Ayako Ikeda, whose crystalline, transparent voice seeps into the heart, keeping you company on a silent night.
In a delicate soundscape painted by piano and strings, it sings of a single-minded heart that, beneath the cold light of the moon, seeks to turn tears of the past into hope for the future.
Through repeated meetings and partings, it comes to understand the meaning of love, and its wish to become a kinder person is sure to stir a quiet emotion in listeners as well.
Released in July 2005, the track is also included on the acclaimed album “Lunar Soup.” The album features a JR Kyushu commercial song, and among them this piece shines with a particularly poetic brilliance.
A gemlike ballad for those reflective nights when you want to gently soothe your heart.