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Lyric

Caffeine Nicotine Sugar

Minami Kitasono

彼女は 鮮やかに

描く水上を光らせて

子猫のように油断させ

忍び込むのさ

アスピリンの瓶が砕けた

鏡を見る ぱっとしない

真空を憂う 遠のく未来

あなたは誰 核心のない

幽玄に舞う 荒んだ天使

僕らは 果てしない

吊橋を渡っている

心を許すな 気づけば

型にはまるだろう

平凡な時代は待っていた

時は告げる ある日の夜

歪んだ愛の 証拠を得る

他人はどうだい 簡単だろ

すれ違う いつも通り

響く 車掌の声

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  • Guitar

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"Meridian," the 1st album released from Phyllite Records, an independent label founded by Minami Kitasono, who works as a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer.

Featuring nine tracks influenced by diverse genres such as AOR, City Pop, Soul, Jazz, and Fusion, all composed using full scores. Leveraging his skills as a composer and multi-instrumentalist, the album presents intricate arrangements and a unique musical style.

Actively incorporating remote recording, recordings of horn and string sections were conducted in Germany and Ukraine. By completing large ensemble pieces in a single apartment room, it introduces new possibilities as a "next-generation home recording album."

Kitasono himself took on comprehensive production duties, handling all vocal and instrumental recordings through self-recording. Furthermore, from sound design to mixing, he maintained thorough quality control throughout the production process.

The cover art features René Magritte's painting "Hegel's Holiday," visually symbolizing the album's universe.

Artist Profile

  • Minami Kitasono

    Minami Kitasono Composer / Multi-instrumentalist An artist characterized by a score-based compositional style and unique sound design, influenced by a wide range of genres including AOR, city pop, soul, jazz, and fusion. In 2014, he released the EP Promenade, followed by Lumiere (2015) and Never Let Me Go (2015), establishing his distinct musical world. In 2025, he will release Meridian, his first new work in 10 years. This album is built on his signature score-based composition and incorporates remote overseas recordings, making it a "next-generation home-recorded album." Additionally, through his own label Phyllite Records, he oversees the entire creative process, from production and recording to mixing and design planning.

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