eill Proves Her Infinite Possibilities on the Cover of ‘PLASTIC LOVE’!

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“PLASTIC LOVE” Digital Jacket Cover

“PLASTIC LOVE” Digital Jacket Cover

eill has been rocking the music industry with her latest release of “PLASTIC LOVE” this past week. This song is originally from the album “VARIETY” by Mariya Takeuchi which was first released in 1984. This cover song is available to listen to through major music streaming services. The arrangement is made by the producer Yaffle, who is one of the leading figures in the Tokyo music scene. The tempo of the song is slightly slower than the original one and the arrangement is just perfect - it's not overdone too much or not enough. The usage of digital effects is quite catchy and has an amazing effect on the vocals. Most of all, eill's delicate voice cannot be forgotten once you hear it and her singing is very delicate, causing a great impression that will stay with you. The lyrics and melody of the original song, which was first released in 1984, is still fresh. Of course the arrangement by Tatsuro Yamashita is just great but at the same time eill’s version of “PLASTIC LOVE” has brilliant balance as a pop song in 2021.

To begin with, the combination of eill and the song “PLASTIC LOVE” is an interesting one. As many media have already mentioned, the revival of Japanese “city pop” music has been viral in many countries recently, and ‘PLASTIC LOVE’ by Mariya Takeuchi is one of the songs which started this trend. The official YouTube music video of “PLASTIC LOVE” by eill has been watched over 770.000 times (as of October 2nd). Many comments have been written in English and other languages, including Korean rather than Japanese.

Be sure to check out the music video for eill's “PLASTIC LOVE” below along with the track here!

eill Premieres Latest Music Video!

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Vocalist eill premiered her latest music video for her digital single “Koko de Iki wo Shite” which was released on April 9! “Koko de Iki wo Shite” is currently being used as the ending theme for the anime Tokyo Revenges which is being aired on MBS, TV Tokyo, BS Asahi, and AT-X, to name a few. “Koko de Iki wo Shite” is an upbeat track with a jazz vibe and it is available on all digital streaming services here. On top of the release of “Koko de Iki wo Shite”, eill will be appearing alongside SIRUP at the event Hiraodai Nature Town Kogen Ongakudo in Fukuoka on May 4! Make sure to check out the music video for “Koko de Iki wo Shite” below!

Luna's Ongaku Go For April 2021!

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Picking up after Ken with another month down from 2021, we at OTY would like our readers to know what was filling our ears for the past month. Each track is available across all digital music streaming platforms, with Apple Music featured on this site.

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“Bijin” by CHANMINA

With the release of CHANMINA’s latest single, “Bijin”, I fell in love with this track as soon as the music video was released. Not only is “Bijin” a catchy track as far as composition goes, but the lyrics are what pulled me in as it talks about the meaning of beauty. This song really hit home for me with it’s subject matter as it deals with many struggles that women go through. CHANMINA did a fantastic job putting the lyrics in “Bijin” and making it an upbeat track that also hits home and is easily relatable too.

Check out “Bijin” here and the music video below.

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“Koko de Iki wo Shite” by eill

This is eill’s latest digital single and it is also being used as the ending theme song for the anime Tokyo Revengers. I was so hyped for “Koko de Iki wo Shite” and it did not let me down. This track encompasses the perfect flavor of jazz, rock, and pop all in one. The opening immediately grabs you with its jazzy feel and eill’s vocals fall right into it before the saxophone picks right up. “Koko de Iki wo Shite” flows so perfectly together in its composition between jazz and rock and eill’s vocal range shows.

Check out “Koko de Iki wo Shite” here and the music video below!

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“Dance In The Rain” by Koda Kumi

With Koda Kumi’s release of MY NAME IS….20th Anniversary tour, I went back to her discography after watching her latest tour. “Dance In The Rain” became a top runner on my playlist as it is an absolutely gorgeous track. The opening with the piano is marvelous, the composition starts out slower and when it gets to the actual chorus, it picks up. I love how Koda Kumi’s deep vocals fit perfectly with the composition from deep and quiet then explodes in the chorus. “Dance In The Rain” is the perfect mid-tempo ballad.

Check out “Dance In The Rain” here and the music video below!

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“Torches” by Aimer

With the release of Aimer’s album Walpurgis, I was brought back to her track “Torches”. I remember when this single was originally released in 2019 and I fell in love with it. Going back and re-listening to it on Walpurgis made me fall in love with it all over again. The composition is beautiful and Aimer’s soft yet powerful voice resonates with you along with the lyrics in “Torches” itself. The mixture of Japanese and English lyrics is incorporated so flawlessly as well. “Torches” has a relaxing and summer night feeling to it that it just can’t help but pull you in.

Check out “Torches” here and the music video below!

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“Together When…” by Ayumi Hamasaki

As A BALLADS 2 just released this month, it has been a treat to go back and listen to Ayu’s ballads. “Together When…” is still one of the ballads that has me in tears and pulls at my heart strings each time. I love how it starts out slow, then in the chorus when Ayu starts singing “Aishiteru to”, the composition picks up along with her vocals. You can hear all the power and emotion put into this song and it gets to you. The music break in the middle has that orchestra feel that makes it feel like this song is coming to its climax and it does. You can feel every bit of emotion Ayu is portraying and it sticks with you.

Check out “Together When…” here and the music video below!

eill To Provide Ending Theme to New Anime!

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Singer-songwriter eill will be providing the ending theme song titled “Koko de iki shite” to the upcoming anime Tokyo Revengers. Tokyo Revengers will begin airing this April in Japan on MBS, TV Tokyo, BS Asahi, and AT-X to name a few. This will be eill’s first time she will be providing an anime tie up song and is a excellent follow up to her mini album LIKE/LOVE/HATE that released in November 2020. eill stated that she wrote “Koko de iki shite” with the mindset of straight love and thoughts in a place where you can breath in a stuffy world and a hero will be there to protect you.

On top of eill being a part of the anime tie-up track “Koko de iki shite”, she also announced her one man live, eill The Show 2021, will be held on March 21st at WWW X in Tokyo. Tickets are currently available for order. In the meantime, check out the trailer for “Koko de iki shite” and get a glimpse into Tokyo Revengers below!

Taeyeon Helps Girls Speak Out In Latest Mini Album!

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Korean vocalist and Girls’ Generation member Taeyon released her second mini album, #GirlsSpkOut on November 18th. #GirlsSpkOut comes out after about a year and a half since Taeyeon’s Japanese debut mini album VOICE that released in June 2019, and includes her latest digital single “I Do”. The title of the album was created based on the message by Taeyeon stating “Speaking on what you think and showing who you are will have a positive impact on your life.” The lead track, “#GirlsSpkOut,” is an empowering song for all the women out there encouraging them to be themselves and speak out. CHANMINA lends her rap while eill lends her lyrics, making it not only empowering, but a great dance track as well. #GirlsSpkOut includes a total of five bombastic tracks. “Worry Free Love” is being called a ‘future lick tune’ that is anticipating the future trend while “Be Real” is a R&B-LATIN mixture that symbolizes the current global era of music. “I Do” was previously pre-released during Taeyeon’s “THE SIGNAL GIFT” tour in 2019 and is a message to all of Taeyeon’s Japanese fans. “Sorrow” is beautiful ballad with only Taeyeon’s vocals and the piano. SM Entertainment released a Studio Live Session of “Sorrow” on their channel on November 28!

#GirlsSpkOut released in four editions: CD+DVD limited edition, CD+DVD+Cushion limited edition, CD-only standard edition+Cushion, and a CD-only standard edition. The CD+DVD+Cushion limited edition includes the music video and making for the lead track “#GirlsSpkOut”, an exclusive interview with Taeyeon, 36-page photobook, tall digipak packaging, and an original spangle cushion. The CD+DVD limited edition includes the same features as the other limited edition minus the cushion. The CD-only standard edition+cushion includes an original spangle cushion along with the CD. You can find links to purchase all the editions below. Also, be sure to check out the track listing, cover art, and the music video for “#GirlsSpkOut” and the newly released video for “Sorrow” below!

CD+DVD+Cushion limited edition

CD+DVD limited edition

CD-only+Cushion standard edition

CD-only standard edition

Taeyeon「#GirlsSpkOut」

CD:

01. #GirlsSpkOut
02. Worry Free Love
03. Be Real
04. I do
05. Sorrow

DVD:

#GirlsSpkOut music video & visual making