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Songs of the constellations: classic and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to while gazing at the night sky

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Betelgeuse, Sirius, Orion, and more.

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The night sky is adorned with a variety of constellations—there are said to be as many as 88.

Is there a song you feel like listening to when you suddenly look up at the night sky? In this article, we introduce recommended songs about constellations from among many classics.

Many of them are perfect for stargazing, so feel free to use this when looking for camp background music or songs related to constellations! Enjoy them as you gaze at the constellations floating in the star-filled night sky.

They’re sure to accompany the memories you make with someone special.

Songs of the constellations: Must-hear classics and popular tracks to enjoy while gazing at the night sky (41–50)

Night of ConstellationsKiyoharu

Kiyoharu – Constellation Night (Play of Medley)

Kiyoharu of the Constellation Night

Like tracing the constellations across the night sky, Kiyoharu’s distinctive worldview unfolds.

Released in March 2006, this work is a single cut from the album “VINNYBEACH ~Imaginary Shore~.” It peaked at No.

17 on the Oricon charts.

The lyrics, which liken a starry night to the sea, are striking, and they briskly sing of love and happiness, the turning sky, and the stars.

It’s a track that highlights Kiyoharu’s characteristically deep vocals and melodious guitar work.

Wrapped in a dreamy atmosphere that makes you want to listen while gazing up at the night sky, it’s perfect as background music when stargazing with someone special.

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Songs of the Constellations: Masterpieces and Popular Tracks to Enjoy While Gazing at the Night Sky (51–60)

the Big DipperAnly

Anly 'Big Dipper' Music Video

Big Dipper Anly

You’ll be soothed by the warmth of her voice.

This is a song by Anly, a singer-songwriter from Ie Island in Okinawa Prefecture.

It was released in 2017 as her sixth single.

The song carries a message to Anly’s biological brother, who has passed away.

Just reading the lyrics is heart-wrenching.

On nights when you want to cry your heart out, look up at the sky and give it a listen.

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Sad ConstellationIKU

Sad Constellation

Sad Constellation IKU

The lyrics, which express feelings for someone you’ll never meet again, are deeply moving.

It’s a song by IKU, a singer-songwriter from Hokkaido.

It’s included on her first album, “your wear,” released in 2009.

The sparkling sound is just like a night sky with twinkling constellations.

You can also sense a somewhat traditional Japanese flavor.

Her straightforward vocals are wonderful.

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Constellation namesMasashi Sada

Constellation (Hoshi) Names — Covered with Multitrack Recording by Masashi Sada

Masashi Sada of the constellation names

A track from Masashi Sada’s 25th album, “Kisetsu no Sumi,” released in 1999.

It’s a slow-tempo folk song.

It begins with memories of the singer’s father, who taught him the names of the constellations, and fondly recalls his mother, childhood friend, the people of his hometown, and the local festivals.

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Like constellations shining at nightArisa Matsuda (Rie Murakawa), Nao Yokoyama (Yui Watanabe)

[The Idolmaster Million Live!] 'Your' HOME TOWN / Like Constellations Shining at Night - Preview Video

Arisa Matsuda (Rie Murakawa) and Nao Yokoyama (Yui Watanabe) shine like constellations at night.

Watch “Like Constellations Shining at Night” by Arisa Matsuda (Rie Murakawa) and Nao Yokoyama (Yui Watanabe) on YouTube

This is a song included on THE IDOLM@STER LIVE THE@TER DREAMERS 05, released on January 27, 2016.

It expresses a woman’s feelings: because her love cannot come true, she wants to turn her feelings into stars so that he will look up at them.

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Winter Constellationsong

Constellations of Winter — Emiko Shiratori

Song of the Winter Constellations

This is a song featured in the 1947 textbook “Secondary Music.” It somehow brings back memories of the music classes I took in elementary school.

It uses the melody of the American popular song “My Darling Nellie Gray,” with Japanese lyrics written by lyricist Keizo Horiuchi.

It’s a masterpiece I especially want people who usually listen to J-pop to hear.

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Summer constellationsCHERYL COST

CHERYL COST / Summer Constellations

Summer Constellation CHERYL COST

Here is a song themed around the dreamlike scene of seeing summer constellations in the winter night sky.

It’s the title track of a single released by the band CHERYL COST in December 2013, and it sings about the answers to life and the mistakes we make.

Have you ever experienced that strange feeling of gazing up at summer constellations on a quiet winter night? This work paints a picture of that kind of fantastical world.

With the hallmarks of guitar pop, its pleasant melody leaves a strong impression.

It’s a track packed with the charm of CHERYL COST, a band based in Aichi Prefecture.

It’s the kind of atmospheric song that makes you want to listen while stargazing—perfect for a night drive or for enjoying the stars with someone special.

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