Ongaku Cafe (The ’90s) Kuwata Keisuke & Mr. Children – Kiseki no Hoshi (1995)

“Kiseki no Hoshi” is a wonderful collaboration and a single that showcases Kuwata Keisuke and Sakurai Kazutoshi’s vocals. A catchy, rock track with synth and brass featured prominently in the opening and transitioning to a music that allows both vocalists to shine. ARTIST: 桑田佳祐 & Read More …

Ongaku Cafe (The 2000s): Haruna Ai – I・U・YO・NE~ (December 2008)

Cool music which is nostalgic of Avex early ’90s but overall, a fun single which I’m sure fans of Haruna Ai will no doubt enjoy! ARTIST: Haruna Ai CD SINGLE: I・U・YO・NE~ LABEL: Avex Trax CATALOG #: AVCD-31559/B DURATION: 14:04 RELEASE DATE: December 10, 2008   I・U・YO・NE~ 艶桜フジヤマ・ナデシコ Read More …

Ongaku Cafe (The ’90s): Amuro Namie – CAN YOU CELEBRATE? (February 1997)

An incredible Namie Amuro song and a wonderful arrangement from TK! “CAN YOU CELEBRATE?” is one of those rare romantic love ballads that I have no doubt will be used for weddings for many decades to come! It’s a great song! ARTIST: Namie Amuro CD Read More …