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Souls

A sophisticated track where Latin-style rhythms blend with bird’s vocals via a gentle bossa nova touch.

The transparent, airy singing lifts your spirits, and it’s sure to resonate especially with men of the Bird generation—a surefire charmer of a song that you’ll want to play in the car or at a picnic.

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MONDO GROSSO 『LIFE feat.bird』

A hit song by MONDO GROSSO, Shinichi Osawa’s solo project that fuses Brazilian samba, bossa nova, and house music.

Featuring the singer bird, this masterpiece brings its superb melodic line to life through her powerful vocals.

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bird – Eyes of the Sky

A classic by bird where a lively band sound and beautiful melodies come alive.

With the polish that makes you feel as if you’re soaring through the sky, its breakbeat textures and the soaring chorus create a romantic, timeless sense of travel—an enduring masterpiece.

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bird – Hibiscus (Official Music Video)

Bird has the image of summer songs and tropical tunes.

Many people probably heard her music again in a travel agency commercial and thought, “Yep, definitely summer music.” The world of her songs has a kind of embracing quality that softens the heat of summer, even giving you a sense of coolness—a mysterious charm.

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the gentleness of the rain

“The Kindness of Rain” is the perfect track for anyone who wants to spend a rainy day in style! It’s a song included on R&B singer bird’s self-titled debut album, released in 1999, with Monday Michiru handling the composition.

With its laid-back rhythm and languid choral work, it’s packed with the charms of R&B.

Dim the lights and listen on a rainy day, and your room will instantly transform into a jazz club!

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bird - Letting My Hair Down (2004)

It’s a song written by Takaki Horigome of Kirinji, and it’s a masterpiece that showcases his compositional flair.

All of bird’s tracks are great, but this one is my top recommendation.

The vocals, which convey bird’s hidden passion, are outstanding.

I’ve been a fan since the days when she was working with Mondo Grosso, and I hope she continues to take on songs in a variety of styles.

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Life (2005 Live) by bird

It’s a timeless classic that never loses its luster.

The rhythm and chords are so cool that it stays great even if the same melody keeps repeating—you never get tired of it.

The producer, Shinichi Osawa, was providing lots of tracks back then for artists like UA and Chara.

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bird – SOULS (Official Music Video)

Singer-songwriter bird captivates listeners with her soulful voice.

This debut work marks the origin of the artist known for her high-sense, stylish songs.

Produced by Shinichi Osawa, it blends urbane, sophisticated R&B and house into a sound where a deep, soul-to-soul connection is expressed through her airy, husky vocals.

Released in March 1999, the track’s parent album, “bird,” sold over 700,000 copies.

A bossa nova–styled arrangement was also used as the theme song for the TV drama “Peach na Kankei.” It’s a timeless tune, perfect for slightly grown-up moments—like a drive or relaxing in a lounge with a beautiful night view.