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Wednesday Campanella's masterpieces and popular songs

Starting their activities in 2012, Wednesday Campanella has been releasing sophisticated tracks with a unique atmosphere.

If you’ve known Wednesday Campanella since back then, you might have thought of it as KOM_I’s solo project, since she handled vocals.

In fact, though, it was a music unit with Hidefumi Kenmochi producing the songs and Dir.F handling direction.

In 2021, KOM_I left the group, and Utaha joined as the second vocalist, continuing their activities.

In this article, we’ll introduce their popular songs all at once—from their debut to the present!

Their catalog is full of addictive tracks, from the lyrics to the melodies, so take this opportunity to give them a thorough listen.

Wednesday Campanella’s classic and popular songs (11–20)

MedusaSuiyōbi no Campanella

A track included on the fifth album Zipangu, released in 2015.

Inspired by Medusa—the monster from Greek mythology whose hair was turned into snakes—the song features striking phrases that evoke Medusa, such as references to hair and stone.

In contrast to its theme, the light, urban arrangement lends it a coolness that makes it enjoyable even without understanding the lyrics.

Kom_I’s voice, both languid and commanding, creates a sense of transparency, resulting in a superb pop tune with a distinctive, floating feel.

MelosSuiyōbi no Campanella

This download-only single, their second major-label release, is also included on the second EP Galapagos, created around the keywords “chill-out,” “spiritual,” and “organic sound.” While incorporating elements from Osamu Dazai’s short story Run, Melos!, the horse-racing-themed lyrics are distinctive yet undeniably tasteful.

The languid vocals and a tricky ensemble that employs irregular time signatures draw the listener into its world.

It’s a track that makes you want to replay it again and again, signaling a new stage for Wednesday Campanella.

see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evilSuiyōbi no Campanella

Wednesday Campanella “See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil”
see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evilSuiyōbi no Campanella

A catchy song with a title that evokes the Three Wise Monkeys—something every Japanese person has likely heard of.

Included on the 2018 second EP “Galapagos,” the track’s ensemble blends a traditional beat with inorganic digital sounds in a way that creates real addictiveness.

The contrast between the floating, airy melody and a message that can be read as contemporary crafts a unique worldview only Wednesday Campanella could express.

It’s a less-than-two-minute track that you can’t help but find captivating—an irresistibly catchy number.

Live.Suiyōbi no Campanella & yahyel

This is the sixth major single, which drew attention for its collaboration with the four-piece band yahyel.

Its vivid, scene-setting depiction of death—and the message that suggests the contradiction of having to keep on living even in a modern world where such sights are commonplace—creates a powerful impact.

The ethereal, floating vocals and catchy beat seem to express both the fragility and the strength of life.

It’s an addictive track where the artistic sensibilities of two distinctive acts collide and fuse.

MatryoshkaSuiyōbi no Campanella & Moodoïd

A track that drew attention for its unconventional collaboration with French artist Moodoïd.

Featured on the second EP Galapagos, released on both CD and vinyl, it’s a number whose effect-laden, impactful vocals linger in your ears.

Despite being a joint effort with a French artist, the melody evokes a distinctly Japanese sensibility, while the contrast with the layered digital sounds creates a dreamlike atmosphere.

It’s a track that suggests a crystalline sanctity while remaining highly addictive, offering a glimpse into the unfathomable musicality of Wednesday Campanella.

Ikkyu-sanSuiyōbi no Campanella

Dance music “Ikkyu-san” captivates with its funky bassline.

It’s a single released on January 19, 2017.

The puns sprinkled throughout the lyrics are incredibly catchy and stick in your head.

What made this song especially talked about was its music video.

The story, amazingly, features a town girl who falls in love at first sight with a bomber named IKKYU.

You won’t want to miss KOM_I playing a double role as both the town girl and a police officer! The music video was directed by Yuichi Kodama, just like “RA,” which was released in 2015.

Wednesday Campanella's famous and popular songs (21–30)

Kung Fu LadySuiyōbi no Campanella

The original version of this song was played on Hirake! Ponkikki.

As the name “Kung Fu Lady” suggests, the sound has a Chinese feel.

The music video uses reverse playback in many places, and Kom_I is dressed in a stereotypically Chinese style, with two bun pigtails.