[Memories] A Collection of Nostalgic and Classic Popular Vocaloid Songs
It’s no exaggeration to say that Vocaloid grew up alongside internet culture.
Sparked by the release of the MEIKO library in 2004, countless masterpieces have continued to be created up to the present day.
Especially after Hatsune Miku’s debut in 2007, there are surely people who devoted their entire youth to the explosive Vocaloid boom centered on Niconico Douga.
In this article, we’ve put together a collection of nostalgic Vocaloid songs that helped shape that scene.
It’s a playlist perfect for diving into memories or discovering something new!
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[Memories] A roundup of nostalgic and classic popular Vocaloid songs (41–50)
Calc.JimmySam-P
This is a Vocaloid song that gently stays by your side in the sorrow of heartbreak.
Created by JimmyThumb-P, a Vocaloid producer known for numerous hits like “from Y to Y,” it was released in September 2010.
The unforgettable parting is sung over a fast-paced band sound, resulting in something that really pierces the heart.
Before you know it, you end up empathizing with the protagonist and feeling tears well up.
Many popular singers have covered it, so if you’re interested, be sure to browse the videos.
[Memories] A roundup of nostalgic and classic popular Vocaloid songs (51–60)
Torinoko City40mP
A rhythmic yet heartrending Vocaloid song that projects a swirling sense of loneliness in the heart.
It’s a track by 40mP, who has long been at the forefront of the Vocaloid scene, released in July 2010.
The light guitar phrases and the beautiful tones of the strings that envelop the entire piece are striking.
The pairing of the song’s style with the crisp, articulated singing is a fantastic match.
Yet what seeps through the lyrics’ message is a sense of hardship and emotional pain.
By the way, this song was adapted into a live-action film in 2017, so if you haven’t seen it yet, do give it a watch.
Butterfly on the Right ShoulderNori-P
A very cool Vocaloid track that lets you savor the so-called “Komuro sound”! It’s a signature work by Vocaloid producer Nori-P, released in 2009.
The stylish electronic sound pairs perfectly with Rin’s crisp vocals—just following the sound alone is a joy.
However, the lyrics depict a precarious and bittersweet romance…
The video introduced here features Kagamine Rin’s vocals, but a version sung by Len was released later as well.
Be sure to compare the two!
Fire◎Flowerhalyosy
It’s a sweet-and-sour love song that overlays budding feelings with fireworks blooming grandly and fading into the night sky.
The track was created by halyosy, also known as the creator of the famous Vocaloid graduation song “Sakura no Ame,” and was released in 2008.
The way it shifts from a quiet intro to a dramatic band sound is great, isn’t it? It feels like that sound expresses the protagonist’s wavering emotions.
The lyrics flow so nicely that it feels great to sing at karaoke!
meltdowniroha
Futuristic, fantastical, and skillfully depicting a mental world, this Vocaloid track has real depth.
Created by Vocaloid producer iroha and released in 2008, it’s a very stylish electronic tune where an understated melody shines over a beat that carries hints of drum’n’bass.
The lyrics, which question the meaning of one’s own existence, are another of its charms.
I imagine there are people who, after listening to “Roshin Yuukai,” discovered the joy of analyzing music to appreciate it.
Cowardly Mont BlancDECO*27
Even though we were supposed to be in love, somehow our feelings drifted apart before we knew it… I bet some of you have experienced a romance like that.
This song is by DECO*27, a Vocaloid producer who has continually released numerous hits such as “Vampire,” and it was released in 2010.
Speaking of DECO*27, their style is a kind of mixture rock that layers synth phrases over a band sound, and even back then it was already firmly established! Another appeal is the lyrical worldview that’s sure to resonate with teens of any era!
Patchwork StaccatoToa
The work that expanded the popularity of the Vocaloid producer Toa was their 14th piece, Tsugihagi Staccato, released in 2014, which was one of the tracks distributed as part of the 7th anniversary project for Hatsune Miku.
It surpassed 100,000 views on Niconico and entered the Hall of Fame, and in 2016 it achieved a million views.
The “staccato” in the title refers to playing notes in a short, detached manner, which creates a distinctive sound throughout the song.
The lyrics, which sing of an unrequited love that bears no fruit, evoke a heartrending feeling as you listen.
It’s a perfect number to play on a lonely night.