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Shinji Harada

Shinji Harada

pop music

Japan

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Sound in a sentence: "The music features a warm melodic flow punctuated by rhythmic shifts that evoke both longing and celebration, allowing for moments of reflection amidst lively movement."
Shinji Harada is a significant figure in contemporary Japanese pop music, known for his ability to bridge generational divides with a sound that resonates deeply with both older and younger audiences. His work has shaped the emotional landscape of J-pop, elevating everyday experiences into universal themes through melody and lyrical depth.
Shinji Harada is a significant figure in contemporary Japanese pop music, known for his ability to bridge generational divides with a sound that resonates deeply with both older and younger audiences. His work has shaped the emotional landscape of J-pop, elevating everyday experiences into universal themes through melody and lyrical depth. By crafting songs that do not shy away from vulnerability, he has created a space where listeners can connect intimately with their own feelings. Embracing a multifaceted approach to songwriting, Harada often incorporates elements of traditional Japanese music with modern pop sensibilities, creating a rich tapestry of sound that reflects his cultural heritage while remaining accessible. This innovative blend allows him to craft songs that feel both timeless and timely, inviting listeners into an auditory experience that feels both familiar and refreshing. His live performances are marked by a palpable energy, drawing fans into a shared moment that amplifies the emotive power of his music. Thematically, Harada’s lyrics frequently explore love, nostalgia, and the passage of time, often employing a first-person narrative that fosters intimacy and connection. He balances sincerity with subtle irony, embedding poignant reflections within catchy hooks. This duality invites listeners to engage on multiple levels—both as participants in an emotional journey and as observers of life’s complexities.

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Discography

42 releases • 32 studio • 1978–2011
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Albums ()

OUR SONG with Tokyo New City Orchestra

OUR SONG with Tokyo New City Orchestra

2011

Feel Free

Feel Free

2007

Feel Happy 2007〜Debut 30th Anniversary〜

Feel Happy 2007〜Debut 30th Anniversary〜

2007

GOLDEN☆BEST: 1992-1996 SHINE THE LIGHT COLLECTION

GOLDEN☆BEST: 1992-1996 SHINE THE LIGHT COLLECTION

2005

Urban Angels 2004

Urban Angels 2004

2004

GOLDEN☆BEST: Legendary Hits 80's

GOLDEN☆BEST: Legendary Hits 80's

2003

GOLDEN☆BEST: OUR SONG

GOLDEN☆BEST: OUR SONG

2002

Urban Angels

Urban Angels

1998

unplugged

unplugged

1994

plugged

plugged

1994

Make it a Paradise

Make it a Paradise

1993

Miracle Love

Miracle Love

1992

KINDNESS

KINDNESS

1991

Just Urban Night

Just Urban Night

1989

Urban game

Urban game

1988

ABSOLUTE SINGLES

ABSOLUTE SINGLES

1988

DOING WONDERS

DOING WONDERS

1986

Magical Healing

Magical Healing

1985

Save Our Soul

Save Our Soul

1983

Natural high

Natural high

1979

Feel Happy

Feel Happy

1978

SHINJI THE BEST

SHINJI THE BEST

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Glistening Holidays

Glistening Holidays

Best Songs

Best Songs

Shinji Harada at Budokan '78〜Time Travel〜

Shinji Harada at Budokan '78〜Time Travel〜

THE BEST COLLECTION

THE BEST COLLECTION

THE WORLD OF SHINJI HARADA

THE WORLD OF SHINJI HARADA

ABSOLUTE MIX

ABSOLUTE MIX

ACOUSTIC NIGHT 1 ‐KINDNESS WAVE‐

ACOUSTIC NIGHT 1 ‐KINDNESS WAVE‐

Harmoney -僕らのハーモニー-

Harmoney -僕らのハーモニー-

LIGHT COLLECTION

LIGHT COLLECTION

Singles ()

Goodbye Tears

Goodbye Tears

2010

Calling…

Calling…

2008

Love Miracle

Love Miracle

1996

HIROSHIMA,THE PLACE TO START

HIROSHIMA,THE PLACE TO START

1996

Honey Christmas

Honey Christmas

1993

Miracle Love

Miracle Love

1992

You are my Energy

You are my Energy

1988

a day

a day

1979

Sweet Baby

Sweet Baby

1979

Thousand Nights / Spacy Love

Thousand Nights / Spacy Love

1978

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