Masterpieces and popular songs by Passepied

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Chinatown – Passepied

This song, which could be called Passepied’s original “oriental” track, comes together as a lively number built on a four-on-the-floor foundation.

The (pleasantly) cheap tone of the guitar in the intro adds to a charming world that feels like a depiction of Chinatown in a movie.

The carefree, upbeat lyrics also mark a style that seems like it would suit them but isn’t actually that common in their work, which is another part of its appeal.

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Passepied / Denpa Jack PV

This song became the lead track for their first nationally distributed release, “Watashi Kaika Shitawa.” Even back then—just two years after the band formed—PASSEPIED had already established their signature traits: sparkling synth textures, deft chord work, and playful production tricks like sound effects.

The chorus is catchy yet somehow elusive, making this an early masterpiece that’s quintessentially PASSEPIED.

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[MAD] 5 Centimeters per Second — Passepied “Last Train”

With Natsuki Ogoda’s cute vocals and a catchy pop sound that’s easy on the ears, this song is by the four-piece rock band Passepied and was included on their 2012 mini-album “ONOMIMONO.” It sings of a maiden’s heart that struggles to say the one thing she wants to convey.

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PASSEPIED “YES/NO” Music Video – Grand Prize Winner

Among the works produced in the video production practicum of the Digital Hollywood University industry–academia–government collaboration program, the best piece has been released as the music video for this song.

It’s a finished work that fully embraces Paspaley’s distinctive style, clearly expressing the concept of “Japanese-inspired + pop.”

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PASSEPIED – Fireworks Display (Uchiage Hanabi)

An early Passepied track.

Included on their first nationally distributed release, this song features a striking, heavily tremoloed guitar phrase that’s distinctive and quirky, yet the chorus lands solidly in super-pop territory.

Rough around the edges in places, it’s a curveball that feels quintessentially them.

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PASSEPIED 'Plastic Girl' Music Video

With a slow tempo and languid sound, a wistful melody, and lyrics rich in storytelling that use miniature models as a motif to sing of scenes from days long gone, this early masterpiece by Passepied is sure to tug at the heartstrings.

The animated music video, structured as a story closely linked to the lyrics, brings out more than 100% of the song’s charm and is a must-see.

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Passepied – Seven-Colored Boy, Passepied – Nanairo no Shōnen (Music Video)

This is a track included on their second full album, Makunouchi ISM.

While Passepied is known for their dazzling use of synths, this song builds its sound around the piano.

It’s a bright tune, yet it carries a sense of calm and wistfulness—an excellent track.