Timeless Masterpieces of Eiichi Ohtaki That Make You Fall in Love — The Niagara Sound
Featuring the music of Eiichi Ohtaki, a multifaceted figure not only as a musician but also as a recording engineer, producer, and label owner!
Often called a pioneer of Japanese rock, he was a member of the band Happy End, which was active around 1970, and after going solo he founded the Niagara label.
He released meticulously crafted masterpieces such as NIAGARA TRIANGLE Vol.
1 and NIAGARA CALENDAR, as well as the timeless classic Yume de Aetara (I Wish I Could Meet You in My Dreams).
Though his more idiosyncratic sounds initially struggled to gain acceptance, his 1981 album A LONG VACATION became a historic landmark.
Ohtaki’s intricately constructed songs are said to stem from his student days, when he listened widely and analyzed musical structures.
A trove of classics that can be seen as laying the foundations of J-pop.
The unfading Niagara Sound continues to shine brilliantly across the ages.
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Niagara Sound: Timeless Masterpieces by Eiichi Ohtaki That Make You Fall in Love (21–30)
That’s not me.Ohtaki Eiichi
This is the B-side track of the first single, “Koi no Kisha Poppo,” released on December 10, 1971.
Retaining echoes of the Happy End era, the song features striking harmonies throughout.
Be sure to listen for Hiroki Komazawa’s steel guitar and Mitsuo Ikeda’s bandoneon.
Because of the heatOhtaki Eiichi
It’s no exaggeration to call Eiichi Ohtaki a leading figure in singing Japanese lyrics as if they were in English.
In this song, too, he delivers Japanese with a soulful, funky flair.
The exceptional performance and recorded sound quality make it a work that still stands out as excellent today.
oversleeping in the morningOhtaki Eiichi
It’s included on the debut album “Eiichi Ohtaki,” released on November 25, 1972.
You can hear his distinctive gentle vocals over a jazzy arrangement.
Arrangements like this can sometimes come off a bit suggestive, but for Eiichi Ohtaki it’s effortless.
Always absorbedOhtaki Eiichi
This is an a cappella song featuring The King Tones on backing vocals.
The idea of singing “muchu” as “mu-chu” is so quintessentially Eiichi Ohtaki.
The lyrics convey being utterly infatuated with “kimi,” but I wonder what exactly this “kimi” is referring to.
UrarakaOhtaki Eiichi
This rock-and-boogie-style song is the sixth track on the album “Eiichi Ohtaki,” released on November 25, 1972.
It’s upbeat with a catchy, instantly memorable chorus, and once you hear it, you’ll find yourself humming along right away.
Niagara MoonOhtaki Eiichi
A song sung with beauty, allure, and an undeniably adult mood.
Helped by an arrangement reminiscent of Cuban music, its atmospheric vibe is irresistible.
It’s the title track of the memorable masterpiece “NIAGARA MOON” and the song that opens the album.
Like the blue skyOhtaki Eiichi
It uses the same chord progression as the classic song “Yume de Aetara,” and the single and album versions are different.
It can be called a love song, but it has a very lively feel; the lyric writing that gives a refreshing impression is striking, and it’s a cute song that seems easy to sing right away.