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"Hikari no Ame" - A Postmodern Odyssey Coloring the Underground of the City

Set against the backdrop of Tokyo's night, "Hikari no Ame" is a song that fuses the lyricism of hip-hop with postmodern elements. This piece meticulously depicts the hustle and bustle and solitude of the city, inviting the listener into the underground of Tokyo.

The structure of the song features a non-linear timeline and fragmented narrative that intersect. The coexistence of celebrities and prostitutes, the elderly spending time in Carrot Tower, and the youth immersed in net surfing are fragments of the city that evoke Foucault's concept of "heterotopia." The urban space forms an "other place," where heterogeneous places coexist, deviating from society's order and norms.

The rap part expresses people living without will and the desire to see beyond. These suggest the city as Lacan's "object of desire," indicating the absence of desire in urban life and the eternal quest to fill that desire.

"Light Rain" is a work that sublimates Baudrillard's concept of "simulacrum" into music. The reality of the city is constructed through imitation and reproduction, distancing itself from essence and archetype. The song uses metaphor and allegory to depict the mental landscape of people living in this simulacrum.

In conclusion, "Hikari no Ame" is a postmodern odyssey that colors the underground of the city, leaving a profound impression on the listener. The song expresses the complexity and diversity of urban life through a non-linear narrative and postmodern elements. Ultimately, it leads to a Pokémon-like philosophy, where the journey and encounters hold intrinsic value, reflecting the multifaceted nature of human experience in the urban labyrinth.

Artist Profile

  • Naru Kurokawa

    Naru Kurokawa, originally from Tokyo, now thrives both in Okinawa and the vast digital landscape. His music spans across Electronica, Chillout, Acoustic, Alternative Pop, and Indie Pop. Kurokawa's musical odyssey began, inspired by bands like The Timers and Tama, and his initial encounter with Joe Hisaishi's piano pieces. Recently, he draws inspiration from Korean City Pop, Sweden's The Cardigans, The Pixies, and Peter Bjorn and John, while his formative years were significantly influenced by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Weezer, Nirvana, and domestically by Sakanaction. He was the lead guitar and vocalist for the band Assaji in the 2000s. Kurokawa has an affinity for Acoustic and Electronic music, often indulging in Ambient and Electronica. His music blends elements of Folk, Rock, and Hip-Hop with nostalgic Japanese melodies, encompassing philosophical themes and the inner vacuums of modern life. His work resonates with empathetic content. Under the alias Nulliro, he released the EP 'Helloworld' in 2015, marking his solo debut. Followed by 'Image' in 2021 and 'Vision' in 2022, both featured on Japan Airlines' JTA in-flight music, his prowess is increasingly recognized. In 2024, Kurokawa is set to release several new tracks, continuing his exploration in music. Each composition is a blend of diverse soundscapes and introspective lyrics, navigating through the complexities of human emotions and subtle nuances of contemporary life. Kurokawa embodies the spirit of modern Japanese music, transcending genre and geographical boundaries. His music testifies to the power of transcultural appeal, resonating with a global audience. As he evolves and experiments, Kurokawa remains a pivotal figure in modern music, merging traditional Japanese melodies with a global musical perspective.

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