In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), many people have been asked to work from home or refrain from going out after a state of emergency was declared. In line with this, the music scene is also currently undergoing a self-restraint from live performances and events. However, music has never stopped playing, not now and not in the future. It cheers us up and lifts our spirits...I think music is very close to our daily lives.
Therefore, HOUYHNHNM's asked three music lovers to create a playlist under the theme of "STAY HOME. The title was "Playlists to listen to at home. All of the lists, regardless of whether they are Japanese or Western music, are worth a listen. We hope you enjoy listening to them as background music for work, reading, or just taking a breather. You will naturally nod your head in agreement with the reasons (comments) for selecting each song.
We hope that through this playlist, we can make our readers feel as comfortable as possible.
PROFILE
After working for a major sports manufacturer, he became independent in 2016. He splits his time between Tokyo and Hokkaido, and makes his living as a producer of anything and everything.
@daisukeoguchi
COMMENT]
01 "Gold the Moon , White the Sun" Donald Byrd
Over coffee at a time of day when the sun is soft (sunny morning). The rhythm, tone and BPM of the shuffling guitar in the background is just right.
02 "Love Has Found Its Way" Dennis Brown
Even though I am a Stay Home person, I think it is essential to go for a walk or a bike ride every day to get some sun, and this is the music I need at that time.
03 "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Like the aforementioned "Love Has Found Its Way," it is an indispensable song.
04 "Pekanpe Uk" Umeko Ando
When piling up the sprouts of the Ezo pine bonsai I have on the terrace of my house. Thinking of my hometown (Hokkaido).
05 "Skating In The Central Park" Bill Evans
For a break in the afternoon (3:00 or so). I believe that no matter what kind of weather you listen to it in, sunny, cloudy or rainy, it will fit in with the scene.
06 "Won't you come to my house for a visit once in a while?" Keiichi Sogabe
This song reminds me of when I lived alone and sometimes I wish I could go back to that day (laughs).
07 "And I'm at a loss" by Osawa Toshiyuki
A commercial song for Nissin Cup Noodles in the 80's. The catchphrase was "Kimi no Tsugi ni Itta Warm," and it was a series of commercials that really got to me. I was thinking as a junior high school student that I wanted to make a commercial like this someday. I hope you will watch them! The "Hangulian Tribe" series is also great!
08 "L.A. Night" Yasuko Agawa
I fell in love with this song when I heard it on MURO's radio show. Yasuko Agawa's voice (and visual) is very sexy and glamorous, and she is my image of a "good woman. I want to be played by her once.
09 "Early Summer" Ryo Fukui
A long time ago, this song came on the wonderful sound system of a record bar, and I was captivated by the thickness of the sound, the intonation, and the tones.
10 "I" GEZAN
In 2020, I often listen to GEZAN's music. I find Mahito's words sympathetic and energizing. I think musicians who play level music like them often sing against politics, but GEZAN does not sing against politics, but appeals to each one of us. That's what I feel empathy for. In this song, he sings "Be happy, that's the level" at the end, and I agree with him.
PROFILE
Born in New York in 1983. Raised in Tokyo. Has been involved in the vintage one-off brand "CHICO" since his student days, and is currently a designer for "mother," "VTOPIA," and "TOWA CERAMICS. In 2015, he re-launched DEPT, a vintage store that his father started in the U.S. in 1980. Last year, he opened the imported goods store "DONADONA TOKYO. He also produces the café "Meitenko".
@e_r_i_e_r_i
COMMENT]
01 "Perfect" Smashing Pumpkin
The band I love the most is Smashpan. I love all their songs, but this is what I'm in the mood for right now. It makes me wonder what perfect is.
02 "Que fait la vie" Vanessa Paradis
The other day, while driving along a country road in the south of France, I somehow re-listened to this Vanessa's live album and found it super emo, so I wanted to listen to it again.
03 "Nightcall" Kavinsky
It's a great song. I've been driving back and forth between home and work every day lately, but I want to listen to it on my night drives.
04 "Hey Dude" Kula Shaker
I loved this album when I was a kid. The first song is still a hit even after listening to it now! I want to listen to it while dancing at lunch time when I want to cheer myself up!
05 "Body Party" Ciara
I love Ciara! This is another great song. I sing it out loud while driving.
06 "Standing On the Rainbow" THE CHECKERS
From the Checkers comes an emo song. The song about bonding with friends is even more poignant as we are working hard to unite our hearts with everyone at the company.
07 "Guerrilla Radio" Rage Against The Machine
Surprising? Maybe, but I like Rage from a generational perspective. I always listen to this when I train. It's good for speedy training like biking!
08 "Can't Help Myself feat. SD" Brodinski
Training continues, and this is suitable for speeding up and slowing down in running because it is slow and steady!
09 "BWV 988 : Aria" Glenn Gould
From classical music is the genius Gould. I love this album, especially this aria, which makes me feel flat and positive.
10 "A Case of You" k.d.lang
k.d.lang's album of covers of songs by the same hometown artists is a must-listen. All the songs are great, but today I'd like to introduce you to this one. The original song is great, but her arrangement..., awesome..., I can't help but sing along with this one!
PROFILE
Born in 1983. Belongs to "BOOM BOOM-BASH," which organizes the clean outdoor festival "TODO -ITADAKI" (unfortunately cancelled due to the new coronavirus), now in its 13th year. He was in charge of the overall direction of the live performance at "HNF - HOUYHNHNM's festival -" held last October. In addition to producing events for popular select stores and brands, he is also a promoter for 5lack, Petrols, RHYMESTER, YOGEE NEW WAVES, D.A.N., and GEZAN.
@yusuke.nanbu
COMMENT]
01 "Grind the Brain" 5lack
Overwhelming presence. He is special. We do live productions, and his ever-evolving ideas always inspire me, and I am happy to be working with a great team of wonderful people.
02 "Midnight Magic feat. Roy Ayers" cro-magnon
They are as cool as they have been since I offered them when I did my first organized event when I was young. I think it was this band that instilled dance in me by playing in clubs! Don't miss their live show when they are not drinking too much (laughs)!
03 "Blurred" mabanua
The music video for the song was directed by photographer Taro Mizutani. I also participated in the production of the music video, which was handmade by all of us and is a work that I am very attached to. I have known Yamachan for 10 years, and I am always surprised and inspired by his new talent.
04 "a love song" EGO-WRAPPIN'
Going to play at the annual NONONE and KINEMA CLUB is an energizing experience for me. Ego's live performances are always the best. When Corona converges, I hope you will come and visit us! I often have drinks with my manager in Shibuya until the morning, so feel free to join us if you can (laughs)!
05 "HOW DO YOU FEEL?" Yogee New Waves
I love the straightforward hearts of all the members. I feel the magic of music from Yogi's live performances, which evolve every year. bayon production, check it out.
06 "ALL I DO" THA BLUE HERB
THA BLUE HERB's live performance, in which the words that are in our hearts are spoken to us. we feel that BOSS-san can easily see through our hearts, and he is like a teacher who always reminds us to live well.
07 "Timeline" clammbon
One of my favorite songs. At the festival site, Ikuko-san said to me, "Look forward to the first song of the day! and when the intro played at the show, I was really moved. Now, listen to it on the balcony at sunset.
08 "Miracle is Always" Ichiko Aoba
The sound of her singing voice and classical guitar. Her sound is received not by the ears but by the heart. When I talk with Ichiko, I also become modest.
09 "YAKUSHIMA TREASURE" YAKUSHIMA TREASURE
I recommend listening to them first thing in the morning. I shared many sites with her at festivals and events last year, and I feel her evolving voice has new possibilities that are different from those of Campanella.
10 "Sanshin no Hana" BEGIN
I wish BEGIN's song was the national anthem. It was a starting point for me when I was able to book them for a festival I was producing.
