Carefully selected recommendations of Kenshi Yonezu’s songs and unforgettable masterpieces

CampanellaYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Campanella

A track from Kenshi Yonezu’s album STRAY SHEEP, released in August 2020.

Known for his vocal prowess, Yonezu delivers an impressive performance in this song as well, skillfully employing mixed voice and falsetto.

In the D-melody section, he also uses high chest notes that verge on a shout.

I think it’s a difficult song to sing not just because it requires strong high notes, but that’s exactly why it’s worth the challenge.

Overall, it’s important to aim for a soft, non-aggressive high tone as the core of your delivery.

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Blue JasmineYonezu Kenshi

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This is a track included on the third original album, Bremen.

In an album said to aim for dialogues between songs, it sings of straightforward, earnest love that stands in contrast to Metronome, which is about parting.

If you compare the two tracks, you can sense Kenshi Yonezu’s duality—his desire to express both the bright and the dark sides within himself.

Neon SignYonezu Kenshi

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This is a song included as the eighth track on the third original album, Bremen.

Written while the artist was reading the Bible, it contains references to episodes from the Old Testament in its lyrics.

Like something that glows in the dark, the song expresses the hope that can be found through parting.

Fruit in the heartYonezu Kenshi

This song was included as the B-side to his fourth major-label single, “Unbelievers.” Kenshi Yonezu’s gentle singing—speaking as if to a child, saying that “people are like fruit”—is perfect for when you want to relax.

Persistent Clear Skies, a Huge NuisanceYonezu Kenshi

This is a track included on the second original album, “YANKEE.” “Shitodo” means drenched in sweat, and the song evokes the sweltering heat of summer.

With its fast-paced melody and a hook packed with impact, it’s a unique, highly addictive song you won’t forget after a single listen.

Will-o’-the-wispYonezu Kenshi

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This is a track included on the third original album, Bremen.

As the album title suggests, the song weaves in lyrics inspired by the Town Musicians of Bremen, and it serves as a core piece of the album, which is filled with the desire to lead everyone forward through music.

petrichorYonezu Kenshi

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This is the B-side track of his third major-label single, “Flowerwall.” The song’s title means “the smell of rain,” and it likens the feeling of pushing forward while carrying a heavy heart to a ghost wandering in the rain.

Created in a natural, unforced way, this track is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in Kenshi Yonezu’s distinctive world.