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Famous and popular songs by ORANGE RANGE

Let me introduce songs by ORANGE RANGE, a five-member rock band from Okinawa Prefecture.

Their appeal lies in the coexistence of pop sensibilities and coolness, as well as a mic relay reminiscent of hip-hop performed by their three vocalists.

The rap laid over the rock sound is cool, while some lyrics are on the pop side, and many tracks are high-energy crowd-pleasers that pump you up, like a stylish “trendsetter.”

At the same time, they have tender ballads like “Hana,” showcasing their remarkable range as artists.

ORANGE RANGE’s Classic and Popular Songs (21–30)

Squid SUMMERORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE “Squid SUMMER” MV
Squid SUMMERORANGE RANGE

Although it’s a song that feels like the height of summer, it was actually released in April.

Because of that fact, it carries the unique title suggesting a “false summer.” The track is characterized by a lively, bouncy ska-punk-style melody.

telepathy; tacit understanding (literally: ‘heart-to-heart communication’)ORANGE RANGE

Ishin Denshin is a song by the Japanese mixture rock band ORANGE RANGE.

It was released on December 1, 2004.

The song was used in a commercial for au by KDDI featuring the band members themselves.

At the time, it was also popular as a chaku-uta (ringtone) and in karaoke.

ORANGE RANGE’s classic and popular songs (31–40)

AsteriskORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE “*~Asterisk~” MV
AsteriskORANGE RANGE

Here’s a song by Orange Range, a rock band from Okinawa.

Its lyrics also use stars as a metaphorical theme.

It’s more like rapcore than straight rock.

In the music video, there’s a great scene where the members perform while gazing up at the night sky.

Perhaps to evoke the starry-sky imagery, many of their tracks use synthesizers.

The club-style four-on-the-floor beats and the guitar-driven rock sound are really cool.

Love ParadeORANGE RANGE

It’s a song released in 2005 that was chosen as the theme for the film Densha Otoko.

It starts with a memorable A-melody featuring a mic relay by three vocalists, and the chorus has a catchy, familiar melody that’s very appealing.

Since it’s a laid-back rock ballad, it highlights each band instrument’s charm while still being easy to perform—one of its key recommendations.

There’s a guitar solo in the middle, but it consists of smooth, calm single-note phrases, so with repeated practice you should be able to nail it!

signpostORANGE RANGE

Michishirube ~a road home~ live006
signpostORANGE RANGE

A passionate song that earnestly delivers its message—something you wouldn’t expect from a group known for many bright, high-energy tracks.

While the tone is gentle, the three vocalists’ harmonies convey both meaning and warmth.

It’s a song I truly hope you’ll listen to.

ORANGE RANGE

Hana – ORANGE RANGE (Full)
ORANGE RANGE

Kacchan, whose real name is Kazuto Kitao, was the drummer for the rock band ORANGE RANGE until 2005.

He spent his childhood in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, and met the other members in Okinawa after moving there in 1993.

The hit song “Hana” was released in October 2004 while he was in the band.

Fashion bossORANGE RANGE

Released in 2008, this song became a huge hit as the theme for Glico’s Pocky commercial.

Yui Aragaki’s fresh, youthful dance left a strong impression.

It might be interesting to incorporate this song in a musical style within the play.