Nisshoku Natsuko is a singer-songwriter known for her piano-based arrangements and a voice that pierces straight to the heart.
Hailing from Hanamaki City in Iwate Prefecture, she gained widespread recognition after appearing on the music program “Street Fighters.” Her music, which channels raw emotions directly into her works, leaves a deep impression on listeners.
In this article, the RAG MUSIC editorial team has compiled a selection of Nisshoku Natsuko’s recommended tracks.
Every one of them is fantastic, so be sure to check them all out!
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Natsuko Solar Eclipse’s masterpieces. Recommended popular and signature songs (1–10)
Lock of the Water FlowNisshoku Natsuko
A track included on the 3rd mini-album “Mabuta Mabuta,” released on August 20, 2014.
The lyrics liken everyday life to the flow of water, matching perfectly with the fluid, water-like chord progression.
The arrangement is simple, yet it’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to again and again.
EpigoneNisshoku Natsuko
This is a track included on the 3rd mini-album “Mabuta-Mabuta.” It’s a song that cuts in very sharply and really takes you by surprise.
The piano phrases here and there feel very delicate and beautiful.
The closing phrase has a slightly cold touch, which is wonderful.
HumanNisshoku Natsuko
This is a track included on the first full album, “Impossible to See Against the Light.” The piano from the intro into the first verse is very cute and moves along pleasantly.
Meanwhile, the lyrics cut in sharply, yet come together gently at the end—very characteristic of Natsuko Nisshoku.
A Recommendation of MusicNisshoku Natsuko
Ongaku no Susume is Natsuko Nisshoku’s own answer to the novel coronavirus that spread from 2020.
It was released in 2021 as a limited single of 1,000 copies.
The lyrics present nine rules for enjoying music, and she says the chorus in particular was written under the influence of an artist she saw at a festival she performed at in 2019.
The arrangement was handled by Satoshi Takebe, a leading producer in the Japanese pop scene, resulting in a stable, pop-leaning sound.
√-1Nisshoku Natsuko
Titled “√-1,” a reference to a number that doesn’t exist in this world, this song shines a light on the things we’ve overlooked while being tossed around by various distractions.
It’s the lead track from the March 2020 album “Mimesis,” and an MV has been released featuring scenes of Natsuko Solar Eclipse sitting on a bench singing and performing on a grand piano on stage.
The arpeggios using broken chords and the rhythmical piano backing strongly shape the song’s overall impression.
that department storeNisshoku Natsuko
This song is filled with memories of the Marukan Department Store that once stood in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture.
The music video was also filmed at the Marukan Department Store.
Composed solely as a piano-and-vocal piece, it carries a gentle warmth that evokes a sense of nostalgia, bringing back memories of childhood and one’s hometown.
vaporNisshoku Natsuko
“Vapor” was written as the theme song for the film “Terorun to Runrun,” which was featured at the Hiroshima International Film Festival and created a buzz at more than 40 film festivals in Japan and abroad.
The song appears on the second full album “Permafrost,” released in 2019, and expresses inexpressible emotions and feelings through images of drizzle and raindrops.
You can sense Natsuko Nisshoku’s impressions from watching the film during the songwriting process in the poignant piano tones and lyrical vocals.
Be sure to listen to the song together with the film!