A Special Feature on ZARD’s Timeless Masterpieces and Popular Songs

To a city where the wind passes throughZARD

Nostalgic commercial: ZARD new single “To the Town Where the Wind Blows Through.”

It was used as the CM song for JRA’s summer racing in 1997.

Kyohei Shibata and Tomokazu Miura appear in it.

Perhaps in an effort to highlight the summer vibe, the cool, mature duo sit with their feet in a plastic kiddie pool, eating watermelon while making horse racing predictions.

The composer is Tetsurō Oda.

Even if I grow tired of swimming in this loveZARD

ZARD “Even If I Grow Tired of Swimming in This Love” (1994) (Vocal Version) / Lyrics: Izumi Sakai / Music: Tetsurō Oda

The 11th single, “Even If I’m Tired of Swimming in This Love,” was released as a double A-side with “Boy.” Used as the opening theme for the TV drama “Suspense of Love and Suspicion,” the song’s sentimental lyrics and hook-driven structure make a strong impact.

Overall, the vocal range is narrow and easy to sing, but from the second verse the tempo accelerates and the key rises by a semitone, so it’s important not to get left behind.

Also, while the key isn’t very high, be mindful of the characteristic ZARD leaps in pitch that appear in the chorus.

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canaryZARD

ZARD “Canary (Vocal Ver.)”

The song “Canary,” included as a coupling track on the 9th single “A Little More, Just a Little More…,” pairs a gentle vocal with a piano-only ensemble.

It dovetails with the sentimental lyrics about heartbreak, evoking a poignant mood.

Its melody, carried by a restrained vocal line within a narrow range, is easy to sing, and the relaxed tempo makes it a great choice for karaoke.

It’s a ballad number that even those not confident in their singing can easily try—one you’ll want to perform with heartfelt emotion.

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Goodbyes still dwell in my heart even now.ZARD

ZARD “Sayonara wa ima mo kono mune ni imasu” special scene (original deleted)

Izumi Sakai of ZARD is from Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and the song was released in 1995 as their 16th single.

It was selected as the theme song for the film adaptation of the TV drama “Shiratori Reiko de Gozaimasu!” The lyrics were written by Izumi Sakai herself, and the single reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

Even if you break tomorrowZARD

If You Break Tomorrow ZARD

The song “Even If You Break Tomorrow,” included on the 9th album Wings of Time.

It’s a self-cover of a track originally provided to WANDS, and the intro creates impact as it progresses from a dreamy sound into a rock ensemble.

Because the vocals in the A and B sections are delivered in a markedly subdued tone, the chorus seems high in pitch; however, the overall key is low, so you may find it surprisingly easy to sing.

With its relaxed tempo that lets you sing calmly, it’s a number that conveys a sense of melancholy.

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O brilliance of the starsZARD

ZARD - Oh, Shining Stars (Hoshi no Kagayaki yo)

Released as a double A-side with “Like a Sail Waiting for Summer,” this song was created with the aim of becoming a tune that people of all ages could remember—much like “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” You’ve probably heard its bright, catchy melody! Additionally, “Like a Sail Waiting for Summer” also serves as the theme song for the film “The Plot on the Horizon.”

The pale snow meltsZARD

ZARD – As the Pale Snow Melts

The B-side track to the 2004 single “Kyou wa Yukkuri Hanasou.” Used in the commercial for Gekkeikan “Tsuki.” A music unit centered around Izumi Sakai, who made her debut in ’92.

Over a slow-flowing rhythm and a quiet, lyrical melody line, her halting vocals evoke the image of silently falling snow.

It’s quite poignant.