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Shibuya-kei Songs

Shibuya-kei の謎は深まるばかり。 For me, the mystery of Shibuya-kei only deepens.
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8 songs
3:56Song Image
Shibuya-kei in the style of 90s Japanese pop-art lounge, Chic, playful, fashionable Tokyo nightlife vibe, Retro-cute but slightly bittersweet, Upbeat mid-tempo 128–140BPM, Groovy 4-on-the-floor / dance-pop swing, Very tight rhythm, Punchy drum kit + tambourine, shaker, Walking bass or disco bass, Bright electric piano + toy keyboard, cheap 61-key Casio-style synth as a signature hook, Muted guitar comping, Horn stabs and vibraphone accents, Add cinematic strings hits (spy-movie feel), Optional vinyl scratch / retro samples, Verse is minimal & intimate, chorus explodes into colorful pop-art arrangement, Add short “melody detour” in the final chorus(a hook shift) to express drifting into a new melody, Catchy melodic motifs repeated like commercials, Japanese female vocal, cool, stylish, slightly detached but charming, Clear articulation, playful phrasing, Light backing vocals(da da, la la) like retro pop, Mix / Aesthetic:Bold, bright, punchy, glossy retro mix, Wide stereo, fashionable citypop sheen with vintage texture
3:34Song Image
A minimal, soft Shibuya-kei inspired pop track with a calm and intimate atmosphere, Mid-tempo (around 95–100 BPM), gentle groove, no dramatic build-ups, Arrangement is clean and understated: warm electric piano playing simple jazz-influenced chords, light and round electric bass, subtle brushed drums or soft breakbeat, very quiet hi-hats, Add delicate synth bells or plucks used sparingly as small accents, like subtle signs appearing in silence, No aggressive lead sounds, no EDM elements, Verse sections feel close and quiet, almost spoken, with lots of space, Chorus does not explode; it gently opens horizontally, maintaining minimal dynamics, Bridge strips elements back further, then returns naturally without tension, Vocal is soft, intimate, and calm, slightly airy, emotionally restrained, not dramatic, Overall mood is gentle, thoughtful, and slightly nostalgic, like sitting at a desk in the afternoon light, The song should feel carefully aligned, then slightly misaligned on purpose
2:16Song Image
A catchy and cute Shibuya-kei song with a stylish, children's-like instrumental structure, yet featuring Shibuya-kei's stylish chord progressions and rhythmic grooves, it captures the wintery December atmosphere of 90's Shibuya-kei, It's bright yet emotional with a melancholic chord progression, Instruments: Grand piano, electric piano, acoustic guitar, gentle bass, drums, percussion, handclaps, light brass, soft strings and synth pads, Voice: A cute female voice, cute yet expressive, Speed: Medium groove
1:11Song Image
Instrumental track for a fast-paced shooting game, blending vintage YM2151 FM synth with stylish Shibuya-kei harmonic flavor, Use bright, metallic FM leads, sharp arpeggiators, punchy FM bass, and crisp gated drums, layered with jazzy synth-piano and subtle analog pads, Around 190 BPM, Chord progressions keep a chic, city-inspired feel using major 7ths, 9ths, jazzy ii–V–I movement, but driven in a faster, more urgent way, Example: Fmaj7–G9–Em7–A7 or Am7–D9–Gmaj7 with passing chromatic chords, Intro starts with rapid FM arpeggios and filtered noise, then explodes into full rhythm with driving synth drums&bass, Main section features fast, melodic FM lead lines and shifting jazz-inflected cords, creating a sensation of flight and pursuit, Include a short breakdown with synth-piano, then return even faster & brighter for a final loop-ready section, Mood: retro-future, stylish, Melody should feel like a player weaving through enemy fire at high speed, with rapid note patterns and constantly rising tension
3:26Song Image
French pop, Shibuya-kei style song with light swing rhythm and jazzy chords, A whimsical detective story about a man searching for his girlfriend who suddenly disappeared, Cute but mysterious, nostalgic and cinematic atmosphere like 1990s Shibuya pop, Instruments: bossa nova guitar, vibraphone, upright bass, soft drums, vintage synth, electric piano, Female vocal, slightly breathy and stylish tone, in Japanese, Tempo around 135 bpm, with a gentle modulation in the bridge, Mood: playful, bittersweet, cinematic, urban
3:50Song Image
Bedroom Shibuya-kei, lo-fi city pop, intimate night pop, nostalgic 90s Tokyo vibe, Warm, soft, dreamy, slightly bittersweet but hopeful, Tempo / Groove: Mid-tempo 108–115 BPM, Gentle bossa / light shuffle groove, Minimal but groovy, Instrumentation: Cheap 61-key toy keyboard / Casio-style electric piano as the main instrument (left-hand chords, right-hand melody), Soft synth pad, light finger bass, brushed drums / soft drum machine, subtle guitar comping, Add whistling as a small hook, Optional vinyl noise / tape hiss, Harmony / Melody: Jazz-pop chords (maj7, add9, 9th), Simple catchy top melody, improvised feel, wandering like a mapless trip, Vocal style: Japanese male vocal, soft and close-mic, whispery, relaxed, Slightly detached but tender, Harmonies very subtle, Mix / Aesthetic: Headphone-music mixing: close, warm, small room ambience, Not too bright, Cozy and cinematic
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A stylish and dreamy Shibuya-kei electro pop song with a cute whisper-style female vocal, The music blends French pop lightness and modern Japanese city pop electronic grooves, using playful rhythms, warm analog synths, toy piano, vibraphone, and soft 8-bit sounds, The melody is bright but slightly nostalgic, with a swing in the rhythm and soft reverb creating a cinematic mood, The lyrics are in Japanese, telling the story of a fourth-grade girl who becomes obsessed with a king penguin she saw at the zoo, The tone is kawaii, innocent, and humorous, mixing childhood daydreams with city-style sophistication, Arrangement should be clean and airy, with playful synth arpeggios, gentle bass lines, and light electro percussion, Add subtle vintage tape warmth and stereo depth, The song should feel sweet, surreal, and stylish, like a whimsical dream of a girl who takes her love for penguins way too seriously—but in the cutest possible way