Artists Performing at Jonetsu Tairiku SPECIAL LIVE SUMMER TIME BONANZA ’16
We’re putting together a playlist of the exciting lineup for the midsummer outdoor music festival, “Jonetsu Tairiku SPECIAL LIVE SUMMER TIME BONANZA ’16,” which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year!
Artists appearing on Passion Continent
Happy days with youShunsuke Kiyokiba
Before TAKAHIRO joined EXILE, the vocalist who performed alongside ATSUSHI was SHUN, whose real name is Shunsuke Kiyokiba.
After leaving EXILE, he has focused on his solo career.
His irresistibly gentle, soothing voice is a major draw, and combined with his handsome looks, he has captivated many female fans.
Passion ContinentTaro Hakase
This piece was composed as the theme song for the TV program “Jounetsu Tairiku,” which inspired this event.
I imagine most of you have heard it at least once—it’s that famous.
However, after the show’s staff requested the theme, there was only a week until the deadline, so it’s said the composer combined two separate preexisting pieces to create it.
obliviousKalafina
Kalafina is a trio of female vocalists that was originally formed to perform the theme songs for the animated film series The Garden of Sinners (Kara no Kyōkai).
However, they have since gone on to handle theme songs for many other anime as well.
This song is Oblivious, which served as a theme for The Garden of Sinners.
The ethereal atmosphere created by the trio’s harmonies is wonderful, isn’t it?
Time to Say GoodbyeLE VELVETS
LE VELVETS is a five-member male vocal group formed by members selected through an audition open only to conservatory graduates.
As a result, each member’s vocal ability is guaranteed.
This song is a cover of a piece by Italian singer Andrea Bocelli, made famous by Sarah Brightman.
Pay attention to their overwhelming vocal prowess.
If only you were here so I could hold you.miwa
Miwa is a singer-songwriter from Kanagawa Prefecture.
She made her major debut in 2010 and is now hugely popular, especially among younger generations.
This song was the theme for the drama “Kounodori,” which aired last year.
While her gentle voice and upbeat songs are her trademarks, this track has a more mellow feel that highlights her soft, tender vocals even more.
New WorldKasarintyu
A duo from Amami Oshima, they craft captivating songs using acoustic guitar, cajón, beatboxing, and more.
This track served as the theme song for the anime Space Brothers, and its gentle, expansive feel is particularly striking.
It’s the kind of song that soothes you as you listen.
ShineLeo Ieiri
Leo Ieiri is a singer-songwriter from Fukuoka Prefecture.
Her song “Shine” was one of the tracks that led to her breakthrough.
It was used as the theme song for the drama “Kaeru no Ōjosama” (Princess of the Frog) and won the Best New Artist Award at the 54th Japan Record Awards in 2012.
The lyrics are highly appealing for their strong, encouraging message.