POST #4: Soul In Me by Tojami Sessions

This week I will be changing gears. Other than posting a Japanese song each week, I am going to now post 'Soul In Me' by Tojami Sessions. In particular, this music genre would generally fall into the "Deep House" category of music. Even more specifically, "Deep House Lounge" music that has that "boutique sophisticated" feel to it.  It's way different from elevator music like how other people perceive it as.  Enjoy!

POST #3: Song: Ride On Time (opening theme) --- Japanese Drama: GoodLuck

Hello everyone!

I hope everything is going well for you guys! This week, I'll be posting a song called "Ride On Time" by Yamashita Tatsuro. This is a very popular song is Japan, especially in the 1980s during the "Bubble Economy", when the economy was euphoric in Japan at that time. They used this as a theme song in 2003 for the drama called "GoodLuck". The drama "GoodLuck" was a Japanese drama featuring a Pilot who is working his way up from the ranks. His usual flight route is from Tokyo to Honolulu and vice versa. That is why this drama is very popular in Japan, since the Japanese are obsessed with Hawai'i. Also, mix in the fact for aviation lovers who are just into jets, airplanes, and cool aeronautic stuff watched it as well! All in all, that is why it is so popular till this day (people still watch it). Take a look!

Have a great week everyone!

POST #2: Choo Choo Train by Exile

Hey everyone,


The video above: This week I'll be posting a song "Choo Choo Train" by Exile. This is a really popular song in Japan. It's like the staple of the modern 2000s music era. This Exile version came out in 2003 and was an instant hit!

The video above: I also like the other version of "Choo Choo Train" as well. For instance, the version by Z.O.O is the original version which was released back in 1991. These are both "go to" songs  for me whenever I have a really crappy day. I just plug my phone into the car speakers and blast them away - while driving and looping around the airport. That gets my mind straight.


Have a great week everyone!

POST #1: Everything by MISIA Cover

Aloha everyone!


This week, I will be posting a song called "Everything" by MISIA (pronunciation: Misha). This is a cover by Morie on a Japanese program - a contest where they sing hit songs. How does this song make you feel? I'm not about political correctness, so don't hesitate to criticize it of course. For instance, "I don't like the song", or "This song is not my type or not my style". Anything! I really like honesty! I love figuring out people's music tastes - it makes me know them even more!


Have a great weekend!