[Yami Song] Fight darkness with darkness!? Deep tracks that stay close to your pain

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.
Accompanist / Piano Instructoryuri
Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

Heartbreak, sad events, trouble with friends or family…

In those moments, many people feel like listening to “yami songs” (dark, emotionally heavy songs).

When you hear a song that sings about worries and pain similar to your own, it can make you feel a bit lighter—like you’re not alone.

In this article, we’ll introduce yami songs for a variety of situations.

Find the one track that matches your current mood.

May your pain ease, even just a little.

[Yami Song] Fight darkness with darkness!? Deep tracks that empathize with your pain (201–210)

Before the dawn of Gillarismeastern youth

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Before the dawn of Gillarismeastern youth

It’s a work that seems to turn emotions welling up from the depths of the heart directly into music—feelings that can’t be boxed into words like “positive” or “negative.” The track is by eastern youth, a leading force in Japanese emotional rock and a band many others openly cite as an influence.

It’s included as the B-side to the 2001 single Kakato Naru.

The feverish band sound and almost-screamed vocals alone are enough to shake your emotions.

If you want to feel that “I won’t lose” resolve, this is a must.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of “dark” songs to listen to when you’re feeling down.

I hope you found tracks that fit a variety of situations—love, work, school, and more.

If this article has helped clear away even a little of the darkness lingering in your heart, I’d be truly glad.