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Noriyuki Makihara

Noriyuki Makihara

J-pop

Japan

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Sound in a sentence: "The music is defined by its spacious arrangements that emphasize melodic repetition and subtle dynamics, creating an immersive yet contemplative listening experience."
Noriyuki Makihara reshaped the landscape of J-pop with his introspective approach to songwriting, blending emotional depth with relatable narratives. His music resonates through a lens of personal experience and vulnerability, creating a space where listeners can connect with the subtleties of their own lives, fostering a sense of shared human experience.
Noriyuki Makihara reshaped the landscape of J-pop with his introspective approach to songwriting, blending emotional depth with relatable narratives. His music resonates through a lens of personal experience and vulnerability, creating a space where listeners can connect with the subtleties of their own lives, fostering a sense of shared human experience. Makihara's process is centered around simplicity and sincerity, often stripping back musical embellishments to highlight poignant melodies and heartfelt lyrics. This minimalist approach allows for an intimate atmosphere, where every note feels intentional and every emotion palpable. His ability to evoke deep feelings while maintaining accessibility enables his work to resonate widely, inviting audiences into a reflective dialogue rather than just passive listening. In his songwriting, common themes revolve around love, nostalgia, and the passage of time, often delivered through a first-person narrative that feels both personal and universal. His tone balances earnestness with a gentle irony, allowing moments of reflection without becoming overly sentimental. This storytelling captures fleeting emotions and everyday observations, making each song feel like a snapshot of life.

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Discography

61 releases • 40 studio • 1990–2019
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Albums ()

The Best of Listen To The Music

The Best of Listen To The Music

2019

Design & Reason

Design & Reason

2019

Believer

Believer

2016

Lovable People

Lovable People

2015

SELECTED BEST

SELECTED BEST

2014

Dawn Over the Clover Field

Dawn Over the Clover Field

2012

Heart to Heart

Heart to Heart

2011

Noriyuki Makihara 20th Anniversary Best LIFE

Noriyuki Makihara 20th Anniversary Best LIFE

2010

Personal Soundtracks

Personal Soundtracks

2008

LIFE IN DOWNTOWN

LIFE IN DOWNTOWN

2006

UNDERWEAR

UNDERWEAR

2006

Explorer

Explorer

2004

Home Sweet Home

Home Sweet Home

2001

Cicada

Cicada

1999

Such a Lovely Place

Such a Lovely Place

1997

Ver.1.0E LOVE LETTER FROM THE DIGITAL COWBOY

Ver.1.0E LOVE LETTER FROM THE DIGITAL COWBOY

1996

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

1994

Self Portrait

Self Portrait

1993

Kimi wa Boku no Takaramono

Kimi wa Boku no Takaramono

1992

Kimi wa Dare to Shiawase na Akubi wo Shimasuka.

Kimi wa Dare to Shiawase na Akubi wo Shimasuka.

1991

Kimi ga Warau Toki Kimi no Mune ga Itamanai Yōni

Kimi ga Warau Toki Kimi no Mune ga Itamanai Yōni

1990

Completely Recorded

Completely Recorded

Listen To The Music

Listen To The Music

Listen To The Music 2

Listen To The Music 2

EARLY 7 ALBUMS

EARLY 7 ALBUMS

Listen To The Music 3

Listen To The Music 3

GIFT スペシャル・シングル・コレクション

GIFT スペシャル・シングル・コレクション

LOVE CALLS FROM THE DIGITAL COWGIRL

LOVE CALLS FROM THE DIGITAL COWGIRL

NORIYUKI MAKIHARA SINGLE COLLECTION 〜Such a Lovely Place 1997-1999〜

NORIYUKI MAKIHARA SINGLE COLLECTION 〜Such a Lovely Place 1997-1999〜

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ""cELEBRATION

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ""cELEBRATION

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT ""cELEBRATION 2005"" 〜Heart Beat〜

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT ""cELEBRATION 2005"" 〜Heart Beat〜

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT ""cELEBRATION 2010"" 〜Sing Out Gleefully!〜

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT ""cELEBRATION 2010"" 〜Sing Out Gleefully!〜

THE CONCERT CONCERT TOUR 2002 〜Home Sweet Home〜

THE CONCERT CONCERT TOUR 2002 〜Home Sweet Home〜

10.Y.O. 〜 THE ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION〜

10.Y.O. 〜 THE ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION〜

Noriyuki Makihara 20th Anniversary Best LOVE

Noriyuki Makihara 20th Anniversary Best LOVE

SMILING2 〜THE BEST OF NORIYUKI MAKIHARA〜

SMILING2 〜THE BEST OF NORIYUKI MAKIHARA〜

SMILING3 〜THE BEST OF NORIYUKI MAKIHARA〜

SMILING3 〜THE BEST OF NORIYUKI MAKIHARA〜

SMILING BOX 〜THE BEST OF NORIYUKI MAKIHARA〜

SMILING BOX 〜THE BEST OF NORIYUKI MAKIHARA〜

SMILING GOLD 〜THE BEST & BACKING TRACKS〜

SMILING GOLD 〜THE BEST & BACKING TRACKS〜

“SMILING” 〜THE BEST OF NORIYUKI MAKIHARA〜

“SMILING” 〜THE BEST OF NORIYUKI MAKIHARA〜

Singles ()

Fall

Fall

2014

Remember My Name

Remember My Name

2011

We Love You.

We Love You.

2008

Green Days

Green Days

2007

Boku ga Ichiban Hoshikatta Mono

Boku ga Ichiban Hoshikatta Mono

2004

Good Morning!

Good Morning!

2003

Are You OK?

Are You OK?

2001

Hungry Spider

Hungry Spider

1999

Stripe!

Stripe!

1998

Happy Dance

Happy Dance

1998

Montage

Montage

1997

Dōshiyō mo Nai Boku ni Tenshi ga Oritekita

Dōshiyō mo Nai Boku ni Tenshi ga Oritekita

1996

Cowboy

Cowboy

1996

Secret Heaven

Secret Heaven

1996

Spy

Spy

1994

No. 1

No. 1

1993

Mō Koi Nante Shinai

Mō Koi Nante Shinai

1992

Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo

Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo

1991

Donna Toki Mo.

Donna Toki Mo.

1991

Answer

Answer

1991

NG

NG

1990

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