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Rekishi's famous and popular songs

Let me introduce you to songs by Rekishi, the solo project of Takafumi Ikeda, who was active as the keyboardist for the former band SUPER BUTTER DOG.

As the name suggests, there are many distinctive tracks about historical events.

Among these songs, Rekishi also actively collaborates with other artists in the form of featured performances.

Currently, in addition to Rekishi, he is widely active in various fields, including performing with Kazuyoshi Nakamura’s band, 100s.

Rekishi’s Greatest and Popular Songs (21–30)

From hunting to rice cultivationrekishi

From Hunting to Rice Cultivation / Rekishi (with Lyrics)
From hunting to rice cultivationrekishi

This is a humorous song by the artist Rekishi, who creates a uniquely entertaining and tasteful atmosphere with a sound style inspired by Japanese history.

With its high-quality flow, it’s accessible to children and highly recommendable, making it an educational work as well.

SHIKIBU feat Awa Dancerrekishi

Rekishi – SHIKIBU feat. Awa Dancer (Chatmonchy) Music Video + “Takeda’ 2” Recording Footage
SHIKIBU feat Awa Dancerrekishi

A track with an impressive growling bass line from the intro and soothing chorus by Awa no Odoriko (Chatmonchy).

The music video features Rekishi dressed as Murasaki Shikibu playing a game of tag through the streets of Kyoto.

You’ll probably spot some familiar locations!

Rekishi’s classic and popular songs (31–40)

Tribute for yourekishi

REKISHI – Tribute for You feat. Hatamoto Hiroshi, Ashigaru Sensei
Tribute for yourekishi

If you only have two dancers, why not go bold and show up dressed as a village headman and a tenant farmer? Among Rekishi’s songs, the especially popular, breezy, feel-good pop numbers are perfect for a year-end party performance.

And don’t forget to prepare a sack of rice as a prop.

SHIKIBU feat. Awa no Odoriko (Chatmonchy)rekishi

Rekishi – SHIKIBU feat. Awa Dancer (Chatmonchy) Music Video + “Takeda’ 2” Recording Footage
SHIKIBU feat. Awa no Odoriko (Chatmonchy)rekishi

You get to enjoy high-quality pop songs with luxurious guest vocals, and you even learn some history along the way.

That’s Rekishi—Takafumi Ikeda’s much-talked-about solo project.

This track features the Awa dancer (Chatmonchy).

The music video was shot on location in Kyoto.

It’s great for covering with a band, or for screening a parody of the MV.

KATOKUrekishi

Rekishi – “KATOKU” Music Video (YouTube ver.)
KATOKUrekishi

It was released in 2017 as Rekishi’s second single.

The song was used in a commercial for Daihatsu’s compact tall wagon, the “Thor,” and its theme is family growth.

The music video is an homage to Journey’s “Separate Ways.”

SHIKIBUrekishi

Rekishi – SHIKIBU feat. Awa Dancer (Chatmonchy) Music Video + “Takeda’ 2” Recording Footage
SHIKIBUrekishi

“SHIKIBU” is Rekishi’s debut single, released on November 25, 2015.

Rekishi is the solo project of Takafumi Ikeda, formerly the keyboardist for SUPER BUTTER DOG, known for songs themed around history.

Chatmonchy participated under the Rekishi-name (stage name for guest musicians) “Awa no Odoriko” (Awa Dancer).

Let’s ninjarekishi

It’s like, when this person sings a ninja-themed song, it somehow turns stylish.

Normally you’d imagine ninja songs being upbeat and high-energy, but this one feels kind of mellow.

And when Rekishi says “ninja,” for some reason it sounds like a different English word—so strange.