TRF's famous and popular songs
Here are some songs by TRF, a group that represents the Komuro Family.
TRF is a group consisting of a vocalist, dancers, and a DJ, and they were the first artists on avex’s label, which originally operated as a wholesaler of overseas Eurobeat and similar genres.
For that reason, their tracks incorporate elements of dance music and Eurobeat.
TRF, who have walked alongside avex, have many famous songs you’re surely familiar with.
Let’s revisit their music with this playlist.
TRF’s Famous and Popular Songs (1–10)
OPEN YOUR MINDTRF
Included on TRF’s debut album “THIS IS THE TRUTH.” At the time, it was a project aimed at bringing techno/rave sounds—then spreading across Europe as a subculture—to Japan.
It still carries a somewhat niche, underground vibe, making it a nostalgic track for fans from TRF’s early days.
BOY MEETS GIRLTRF
The song that gained popularity after being featured in a carbonated beverage TV commercial in 1994, rapidly boosting TRF’s recognition.
Numerous mixes were produced over the years, it was used in anime and dramas, and famous singers have covered it, allowing its influence to continue for a long time.
We are all BLOOMIN’TRF
Released on November 29, 2006 as the 28th single.
It was used as the ending theme for a variety show.
It drew attention as the first song provided by Tetsuya Komuro in several years.
It’s a fast-paced track driven by techno beats.
SILENT NIGHTTRF
Released on November 6, 1996 as the 16th single.
It was used as a commercial song for a DVD player.
It’s a pop dance tune that repeatedly uses an English phrase meaning “I want you to take me to a quiet night.”
Unite! The Night!TRF
Released on February 18, 1998 as the 18th single.
It was used as the image song for the Nagano Winter Olympics on the TBS network.
This was the first work after parting ways with producer Tetsuya Komuro.
The song conveys a feeling of living out our story with love and courage.
WORLD GROOVETRF
A masterpiece that successfully fuses world music and techno.
Both musically and technically, it’s crafted with a high level of perfection.
It became a staple that always closed TRF’s live shows.
The “la-la-la” humming is especially memorable.
survival dAnce 〜no no cry more〜TRF
This was their sixth single, debuting at number one and achieving a million-selling hit.
It was used not only as a drama’s theme song but also as the theme for a variety show.
Up-tempo and rhythmic, it truly feels like rave music.
LEGEND OF WINDTRF
A medium-tempo summer song.
Released on December 11, 1996 as the 17th single.
It was used that year as the Hawaii campaign song for an airline and was performed at the 47th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
Later, Tetsuya Komuro commented that he had conceived it as a sequel to “BOY MEETS GIRL.”
Happening HereTRF
A rap-style dance tune.
Released on December 11, 1995 as the 12th single.
It was used as a commercial song for a chocolate product.
The lyrics express a positive attitude: despite frustrations with urban everyday life, the singer aims to live brightly and boldly.
CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF
A poppy winter night song.
Released as the eighth single on January 1, 1995.
One of TRF’s biggest hits, it reached No.
1 on the weekly Oricon chart.
Sung from the perspective of a woman wandering around town on a winter night with her boyfriend—not Christmas, not a ski resort.