Japanese pops (昭和) Part9

fake, female vocals with an unmotivated and nerdy tone; upbeat, and candy-coated, female vocals, strong, theatrical, nostalgic, electropop meets eurobeat with shibuya-kei accents and a 60s british pop twist, shibuya-kei, pop

sad, bass, jungle, 60s pop, nostalgic, shibuya-kei, musical, lightly sung with sad lyrics, lead guitar, drums; female lead vocals, backing vocals; medium tempo; nostalgic, rock, pop, merseybeat, shibuya-kei; jungle guitar, world

Arrangement Instructions (English): • Style: 90s British Pop with a slightly dull, cloudy emotional tone, • Mood: Melancholic, hazy, slow-burning British-rock nostalgia with subtle shoegaze texture, • Vocals: Female, slightly “fake”, disinterested, tired-of-the-world vibe, yet secretly clever, pure, and emotionally fragile, • Singing style: Understated, breathy, almost sarcastic delivery with a whispery edge, • Instruments: - Distorted but soft-edged Brit-rock electric guitars - Mildly overdriven bass - Brit-pop drum kit with loose snare and roomy reverb - Light Mellotron/Pad to create cloudy atmosphere • Tempo: Mid-tempo (92–100 BPM) • Mix: Slightly lo-fi, soft compression, cloudy reverb, stereo guitars, light tape saturation, • Overall vibe: “Beautifully tired, ” moody winter evening atmosphere

jazz, classic, brushed drums, swaying rhythms evoke a timeless ballad with a jazzy touch, a nostalgic and cinematic atmosphere frames the wistful lyrics, and soft piano under female vocals, gentle, nostalgic, with lush strings, gentle, 60s pop meets viennese waltz, pop

Style / Mood: A fusion of 80's synth pop, electropop, Eurobeat, Shibuya-kei music, British rock, and British pop, A sparkling, sweet, "cute" sound, Bubblegum / girly / playful, A fun, slightly languid, slightly phony voice, but actually cunning, like a candy pop singer, A worldview that makes even the emotionless female characters' singing captivating, Arrangement: Loose 8-beat + light drums (with a little gated reverb), DX7-style electric piano, JUNO-60 polysynth pad, Analog-style synth bass (round, thick, bouncy lines), Sparkling bell-like synths at key points, 80's-style string pad (low highs), The rhythm is straight, not too bouncy, The chorus has a "doo-doo" sound, A cute humming melody like this is used lightly, A simple synth lead (retro game style) is used in the interlude, Mixing: Dry vocals + a little chorus, Subdued highs, with an overall "sweet filmy" feel, Bass is thick and upfront, Light 80s tape compression feel, Not too loud (emphasis on retro feel), Structure: Intro (4

and layered harmonies, female vocals, a fusion of electropop, with an easygoing yet energetic vibe, theatrical and nostalgic with a sugary yet nerdy charm, nostalgic, sung in a deadpan, playful organ stabs, and 60s british pop, synth-driven with punchy basslines, fake, strong, pop, shibuya-kei, slightly ironic tone, female vocals, eurobeat

classic, light, pop, blues rock, 60s rock pop; distorted guitar with a gritty tone, honky tonk piano with jangly rhythm, earthy percussion, soulful delivery, lightly bluesy groove with uplifting energy, uplifting, rock, mellow, female vocals with a hoarse, blues, swamp rock

Ultra-90s UK alternative rock + Japanese brit-pop hybrid, Female vocal: extremely lazy, doll-like tone, emotionally flat but hiding intensity, Whispery consonants, slightly nasal, light attitude, airy highs, Guitars: jangly clean electric guitars with thick chorus, mild crunch guitar doubled L/R, cloudy reverb, slightly detuned shimmer, subtle tremolo, Rhythm guitars emulate 1998-2002 J-Rock Britpop-influenced production, Drums: UK-rock style, dry snare with gated tail, tight kick, slightly late hi-hat timing for a “loose” groove, Occasional tambourine for lift, Bass: warm, round, melodic movement, slightly overcompressed, Keys: mellotron-like pad or muted organ pad for foggy layers, Do NOT overuse bright synths; keep everything cloudy and melancholic, Mix: cloudy, slightly lo-fi saturation, narrowed stereo image in verses, Tempo: 104–110 BPM mid-tempo

1950s–1960s orchestral jazz-pop ballad with a romantic arrangement, Elements of 60's film music, pop music and chan Full orchestra: lush strings (violins, violas, cellos), warm brass (flugelhorn, muted trumpet, French horn), gentle woodwinds (clarinet, flute), harp arpeggios, soft brushed drums, upright bass, and subtle piano voicings, Arrangement: elegant, cinematic, richly harmonic, Use slow sweeping strings, wide stereo, soft crescendos, and classic Hollywood-style orchestration from the late 50s to early 60s, Vocal: female, smooth, warm, tender, mature jazz-pop tone, Soft vibrato, silky legato phrasing, controlled breath, very clean diction, A gentle and romantic delivery, like a 1950s studio singer, Not modern, No belting, No breathiness, Classic style, Mood: nostalgic, comforting, protective, romantic, gentle but strong inside, Atmosphere: timeless, glowing, softly lit Hollywood soundstage, Tempo: 68–76 BPM, Swing ballad feel, very light, Use the lyrics exactly as provided

j-pop, distorted guitar, gothic atmosphere, the chorus blooms with rounded, brit rock, acid jazz, female vocals, dreamy distorted electric piano comping, rock, evoking a fantastical, cloudy-night mood, electric, acid jazz, classic

Style: A fusion of catchy disco electropop, shoegaze music, and gothic rock, with a dark and ironic mood, The cute surface and the demonic mood hidden deep within create a striking contrast, Tempo: steady four-on-the-floor disco beat, Vocal: vocals Female 3 year old child, A very cute voice like a 2-3 year old child, A very lisping, sweet, halting and frustrating voice, The voice sometimes drools and licks its lips, The devil lurks within, Arrangement: Demonic explosion, Punchy electronic drums, Four-on-the-floor kick with disco hi-hats, Bouncy rubbery bass synth, Bright arpeggiated synths, Toy-like pluck synths and chiptune-style accents, Cold digital pads underneath to add emotional emptiness, Minimal guitar stabs with slight blues feel (very subtle), Production:Clean, modern electro-pop mix, Tight sidechain compression, Mood:Cute, ironic, melancholic, unsettling

Style: Japanese 90s R&B ballad, winter love song, Elegant, romantic, fashionable J-pop with layered female harmonies, Urban winter night atmosphere, snow falling quietly, Tempo: 72 BPM Key: E♭ Major (Final chorus key change to E Major) Vocal: Female vocals, Main vocal x1 (center, emotional, clear), Sub vocal x1 (close harmony, softer tone), Backing vocals x2 (wide stereo harmonies), Classic MAX-style harmony stacks, Occasional whispered spoken line, Arrangement: Soft piano intro, Warm electric piano and pads, Subtle R&B-style drums, Gentle synth bass, String pads swelling in chorus, Glossy 90s J-pop production, Wide stereo vocals, smooth reverb, Mood: Romantic, wistful, stylish, Winter night, snow, unspoken love, January to March seasonal feeling, Language: Japanese

Style: Shoegaze, punk rock, psychodelic rock, progressive rock, and a fusion of 1960s British rock, glide guitar technique, sound feels like floating inside distortion, Tempo:118 BPM, gently swaying mid-tempo groove, Key:E major (bright harmony buried under heavy distortion), Vocal:Female vocal, Soft, detached, otaku-like lethargic delivery, Almost whispered, breathy, slightly monotone, Melody:Simple, nostalgic, 60s pop-style vocal Guitars:Extremely prominent distorted guitars, Multiple layers of overdriven and fuzz guitars, Reverse reverb, glide guitar effects, slow pitch modulation, Continuous strumming creating a dense wall of sound, Guitars should dominate the mix and fill all frequencies, Production:Thick, compressed mix, Heavy use of reverb and distortion, Soft focus, blurred edges, no crisp clarity, Analog-feeling saturation, warm but overwhelming, Mood:Dreamy, romantic, hazy, slightly ironic, Arrangement:Constant guitar noise bed throughout the song

Style:Southern rock instrumental, Shibuya-kei music, bright, uplifting, energetic but relaxed, 1970s American rock feel, sunny, open-road atmosphere, Tempo & Rhythm:Up-tempo, around BPM, straight 4/4 time, driving but laid-back groove, swing feel is subtle, not funky, Instrumentation:Acoustic guitar (rhythm guitar), Two electric guitars (clean to lightly overdriven), lead piano (bright, percussive, melodic), electric bass with melodic walking lines, live acoustic drum kit, Percussion instruments such as drums, bongos, and congas, Guitar Direction:The guitar solo has elements of blues rock and country rock, Twin guitar style, one guitar plays melodic lead lines, the other supports with rhythmic chords and harmonized phrases, clean Southern rock tone, slight overdrive, no heavy distortion, long melodic phrases, expressive bends, Piano Direction:Swamp rock style, honky tonk piano, bright, rhythmic, joyful, plays memorable melodic motifs, never jazzy, always rock-oriented, Arrangement:

West African Juju music and Afro Highlife, Adding elements of acid jazz and Shibuya-kei music． Bright, circular, hypnotic guitar patterns with clean tone and light palm muting, Polyrhythmic percussion, talking drum feel, shakers, congas, steady dance groove, Female lead vocal in Japanese, warm and joyful, not aggressive, Multiple background chorus singers with call-and-response style, Japanese lyrics as main language, with English and Yoruba-style chant phrases in the chorus, Song should gradually expand and become more dance-oriented in the second half, Long-form structure with extended instrumental and chorus loop near the end, Mood: joyful, life-affirming, flowing, optimistic, communal celebration, Tempo: mid-tempo, danceable (around 100–110 BPM), Ending should feel endless, like a celebration that could continue forever, Main female vocal clear and friendly, Background chorus slightly loose and human, not perfectly tight, Call-and-response emphasized

Japanese pop, Shibuya-kei music and acid jazz, Electric piano–centered arrangement with a simple but groovy beat, Clean, minimal instrumentation: electric piano, bass, light drums, Bright, dry, and pop-oriented sound despite a bittersweet theme, Female lead vocal, clear and natural, emotionally restrained, Lyrics describe loss and farewell, but music stays uplifting and forward-looking, Japanese lyrics as main language with short English keywords as hooks, Tempo: mid-tempo (around 90–100 BPM), Mood: gentle, honest, warm, quietly strong, life goes on feeling, No ballad, no heavy sadness, no dramatic orchestration, Female vocal should sound calm, conversational, and confident, No over-singing, no belting, Electric piano should lead the song from beginning to end, Beat should feel steady and supportive, not aggressive, Ending should feel optimistic and open, like stepping back into daily life, Avoid / Negative prompt no ballad, no sad piano solo, no orchestral, no cinematic

Dreamy shoegaze / dream pop, Adding elements of Shibuya-kei music, Soft, floating female vocal, intimate and melancholic, Gradually expanding arrangement with lush reverb guitars, warm synth pads, and gentle bass, Add subtle Japanese J-pop chorus sensibility inspired by the brilliant green: clear melodic hook, emotional but restrained, not poppy, not energetic, Tempo: slow to mid-slow (around 70–80 BPM), Mood: nostalgic, reflective, bittersweet, peaceful acceptance, Atmosphere: green nature, morning light, fading memories, emotional release, Vocals slightly buried in reverb, English lines softly layered and whispered, Female vocal, soft breathy tone, slightly distant, Japanese lyrics as main, English phrases blended naturally as emotional echoes, Minimal vibrato, long sustained notes, No aggressive singing, no belting, Ending should feel like dissolving into light

Style: The band primarily focuses on Shibuya-kei music, Adding elements of sunshine pop, yeye music and acid jazz, bright yet cool, playful and ironic, Rhythm & Tempo: 4/4 time, around 120–126 BPM, tight and bouncy groove, Vocal: Female vocal, cool and stylish, not cute, not too sweet, slightly detached and conversational, Keyboard Direction: Organ plays short rhythmic stabs and sustained chords, bright and slightly reedy tone, Harpsichord used for percussive rhythmic patterns, Instrumentation: Prominent combo organ (Farfisa / Vox Continental style), harpsichord accents for rhythmic sparkle, clean electric guitar with muted strums, electric bass with melodic movement, light pop drum kit, optional subtle vibraphone or glockenspiel

pop, Bubbly Shibuya-kei French yeye music with elements of lounge pop and orchestral pop, with female vocals: bright Rhodes piano, bossa-tinged drums, hand percussion, and playful bass, Verses stay light with nylon guitar and toy synth bells; chorus blossoms with stacked “doo-doo” backing vocals, tambourine, and sunny horn stabs, Short middle break adds vibraphone and claps before one last big hook, Airy reverb on lead, crisp, cheerful mix, classic, shibuya-kei

Style:French pop chanson elements of lounge pop and orchestral pop, elegant waltz (3/4 time), slow tempo, cinematic and intimate, acoustic guitar arpeggio, warm orchestral strings, minimal percussion (soft brushed snare or light waltz pulse), Parisian evening mood, autumn twilight, sophisticated and nostalgic, Tempo & Rhythm: 3/4 waltz, BPM, gentle sway, first beat subtly emphasized, relaxed timing, Vocal:Female vocal, adult and elegant woman, warm and deep mid-range voice, calm and expressive, slightly husky but refined, spoken-sung phrasing with natural breath, Arrangement:Intro with solo acoustic guitar, strings gradually enter (violins, violas, cello) supporting harmony, strings stay lyrical and never overpower the vocal, guitar remains present throughout, Mood:Chic, poetic, slightly nostalgic but not sad, intimate and stylish, mature romance, bittersweet with gentle irony, Mix & Sound Design:Warm analog-style mix, close and intimate vocal, strings soft and wide in stereo field

Style:Japanese 1980s city pop, Elements of sunshine pop, lounge pop, orchestral pop and Shibuya-kei, Bright, elegant, carefree resort pop, Clean electric guitars with light muting and arpeggios, bouncy melodic bass, soft but groovy drums, tasteful brass hits, warm strings, and wide, sunny backing vocal harmonies, Arrangement: Intro: guitar and bass establish breezy coastal mood Verse: minimal, relaxed groove Pre-Chorus: subtle lift with chords and harmony Chorus: full arrangement with backing vocals and brass accents Interlude: playful brass and chorus phrases Bridge: brief reflective moment, slightly reduced energy Final Chorus: same key, no modulation, emphasize “nothing changes” Outro: gentle fade-out like waves on the shore Mood Keywords: sunny, elegant, nostalgic, carefree, seaside, horizon, timeless Feels like a lazy afternoon by the sea, Do not make it modern pop, EDM, or lo-fi, Avoid heavy compression or dramatic vocals, Keep it light, stylish, and timeless

pop, Lush orchestral pop ballad in the vein of early-60s film themes: sweeping strings, warm woodwinds, brushed drums, upright bass, and bell-like piano doubling the main motif, Female vocals start intimate over sparse chords, then bloom into a grand, sing‑along chorus with full orchestra and wordless backing "ahh" harmonies, Middle section swells with modulations and countermelodies; final chorus holds a long, emotional high note before a soft string and piano outro, theme, orchestral, classical, soundtrack

pop, Laid-back juju groove with hand percussion, shekere, and warm bass; clean highlife-style guitars interlock with a lightly swung Afrobeat drum pocket, Lounge-pop Rhodes chords and a playful 60s Italian-style whistle lead add cinematic charm, Female vocals whispery but confident, with airy harmonies in the hook and a lightly improvisational outro ad-lib over a relaxed, stylish fade, stylish, shibuya-kei, afrobeat, comedy, lounge, female vocals

rock, Soft-focus shoegaze / dream-pop ballad with female vocals, slow tempo, Shimmering chorus guitars, gentle organ pad nodding to sacred music, round bass, and roomy drums, Verses stay intimate and breathy, swimming in reverb; chorus opens with stacked harmonies and bright tambourine, Bridge brings Brit-rock lift with a melodic lead guitar, then returns to a hushed, weightless outro, shibuya-kei, transcendent, shoegaze, female vocals, dream pop, classic

Cinematic orchestral instrumental inspired by Morton Gould’s arrangement, Deep, grand and nostalgic classical scoring reminiscent of Rachmaninoff’s piano concertos, A sweeping and emotional orchestral sound with rich strings, dramatic piano passages, and warm woodwinds, Melody line should feel like a jazz standard theme but arranged in a classical, symphonic, Nordic-inspired style with depth and dignity, Full classical orchestra instrumentation: lush strings, solo piano, woodwinds, French horns, brass, orchestral percussion, and harp, Mood is noble, melancholic, and cinematic, Harmonies are romantic and expressive, evoking 20th-century American symphonic style, Sound quality should be modern, clean, and high-resolution, No vocals, instrumental only