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Sakanaction’s classic and popular songs

Here are some songs by Sakanaction, a band that has carved out a unique place for themselves with distinctive tracks rooted in their own worldview.

I still can’t forget the time they headlined at one of the RUSH BALL festivals—the stage at Izumiotsu Phoenix, enveloped in the darkness of night and illuminated with dreamy lighting, matched their music perfectly and was truly moving.

Ichiro Yamaguchi (Vo./Gt.) is an avid angler, and some of their songs use fishing as a concept, with fishing scenes even appearing in their music videos.

Knowing that background might lead to new discoveries when you listen to their music.

Sakanaction’s classic and popular songs (61–70)

montageSakanakushon

Sakanaction / montage -Music Video-
montageSakanakushon

This is an instrumental track included on the single “Rookie.” Created under a new experiment of composing music to match visuals during a public recording, the piece is highly original and offers a glimpse of a different side of Sakanaction.

INORISakanakushon

Sakanaction / INORI (Extended Mix)
INORISakanakushon

The song has a strong electronic feel, as if it were crafted by a DJ, and it pairs well with the live performances SAKANACTION excels at using Macs.

Prayer and dance may seem far apart, yet perhaps they are closer than we think.

MSakanakushon

Transcribing by ear – Sakanaction “M” (Instrumental 1-chorus ver.)
MSakanakushon

I thought the lyrics were sad.

Listening to this song made me remember how I once cried a lot because I didn’t want to be apart from someone important to me, and it brought back the feelings I had at that time.

It helped me recall the feelings I had for someone dear who is far away, feelings I had almost forgotten.

I think it also makes me feel positive, like I can do my best again tomorrow.

And please watch the music video for this song, too.

Don’t you think it’s a very lovely and tasteful piece?

Inner WorldSakanakushon

Sakanaction – Inner World ~ Crescent Moon Sunset (Yume Chika Live)
Inner WorldSakanakushon

This tune, which seems to depict the inner world of humans, has a strong electronic flavor while still shining with delicate lyrics.

Listening to the drums, which are laid back yet marked by a steady rhythm, makes you want to dance.

Ame(a)Sakanakushon

Sakanaction / Ame(a) – I tried singing it
Ame(a)Sakanakushon

This is a dance track themed around rain.

It evokes a slightly mysterious mood while expressing the feeling of being down because of the rain.

But I don’t want to blame the rain… It’s a song about searching for reasons why things aren’t going well.

Let’s lift the spirits that have sunk from the stretch of rainy days.

Ame(b)Sakanakushon

Sakanaction – LIVE Blu-ray “SAKANAQUARIUM 2010(B)” Trailer
Ame(b)Sakanakushon

It’s dance music that will blow away the sticky, rainy season.

Set to a rhythm that makes your body sway without thinking, it sings about rain.

The track is on the shorter side, but it’s guaranteed to get everyone hyped.

Spoons and SweatSakanakushon

Spoon and Sweat / Sakanaction (acoustic cover)
Spoons and SweatSakanakushon

As someone who loves ballads, this song has really caught my attention.

Sakanaction’s music suits the night so well that I find myself wanting to listen to it whenever I feel a little lonely after dark.

I’d often put this song on a whim, in particular.

I think you can appreciate its beauty even more if you listen while reading the lyrics.