This week I listened a lot to music, specially J-Pop.
I already knew some songs from Fujii Kaze (Japanese singer-songwriter), but listening to this album was something else. 'Prema' proved to me once again that he is a musical genius. His songs are very unique when compared to the "common" J-Pop music, mixing jazz, various acoustic instruments, electronic beats, and well-constructed harmonies. His voice is also really good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf2krp4Gl9E
Some of my favorite songs from the album are 'Casket Girl', 'Love Like This', 'Prema', 'It Ain't Over', and 'You'. Also, the word 'Prema' means "love" or "affection" often referring to a higher, divine, or selfless form of love rather than mere selfish desire. That word choice for the title connects deeply with Fujii Kaze's message of kindness, devotion, and a deep, concentrated sense of positive regard for others or for the divine.
Other than the album songs, I really enjoy his songs 'Hana' and 'masshiro (pure white)' too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfPkl7lol7g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwgL4C2WaU8
Well, that's it for this week!
Thanks a lot for reading and see you next time! :)
じゃあ、また！
与那嶺。
University of Notre Dame - September 28, 2025.
わたしも ふじいかぜのうたが だいだいだいだいだいすきです！ I just listed to Prema in my office today. :-)
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