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From Mirage to Kalashnikov
A trembling heat haze at dusk.
A mayfly flickering through its brief existence.
Within that fragile scene,
the cold silhouette of a Kalashnikov quietly emerges.
Whispers lingering in an old teahouse,
haze in spring and mist in autumn
as the seasons drift,
the meaning of life appears only in moments that waver.
From Mirage to Kalashnikov.
Through this stark and beautiful contrast,
the song explores the thin boundary between illusion and reality,
between fragility and force.
A work where stillness and tension coexist
a new philosophical requiem from Kneeking Records.
Kneeking Records is an independent music label that transforms The Dictionary Journey into sound. The label was founded by Yoshihiro Sato, a calligrapher, a lifelong dictionary traveler, and a former kickboxing world champion. Since 2013, he has been reading Japanese dictionaries page by page writing, reflecting, and sharing words every single day. In 2025, those accumulated words and rhythms began to take musical form. The Dictionary Journey continues to this day, growing quietly and steadily, with each new word adding another layer to its living archive. Kneeking Records moves freely across genres Reggae, J-Pop, R&B, Soul, House, Gospel, Funk, Ska, and at times even Punk Rock always in pursuit of sounds that feel good to the ear. Through the rhythm of language and the intersection of calligraphy and voice, the label delivers music shaped by a distinctly personal sensibility. Before words become meaning, they already have sound. Before sound is explained, it reaches the heart. Trusting that moment, Kneeking Records keeps turning pages and keeps letting the music speak.
Kneeking Records