果てしない夜を越え辿り着いた終わり
静けさの残る街霞がかり
東の空はやがて眩い熱を持ち
僕たちの世界へ光を誘う
そっと消えていく月はあまりにも綺麗で
動き出した季節を彩るように輝く
歩き出す僕らは描いた明日を生きていく
迷い 戸惑い それぞれの世界へと生命を燃やす
いつか待つ永遠の眠りまで
この身体と心で人の間を生きる
絡まり続ける旅の先で
そっと差し込んだ日射しがあまりにも綺麗で
動き出した季節を彩るように輝く
歩き出す僕らは描いた明日を生きていく
迷い 戸惑い それぞれの世界へと生命を燃やす
いつか待つ永遠の眠りまで
出口のない暗闇の中で幸せを探し続ける必要はない
あなたの周りに咲いた花たちが
見過ごしていた答えに気付くのを優しく待っている
動き出した季節を彩るように輝く
歩き出す僕らは描いた明日を生きていく
迷い 戸惑い それぞれの「正解」へと生命を燃やす
いつか待つ永遠の眠りまで
朝を繋いでいく
- Lyricist
Akinobu Nishihara
- Composer
Akinobu Nishihara
- Mixing Engineer
Akinobu Nishihara
- Mastering Engineer
Kazuhiro Saito
- Guitar
Akinobu Nishihara
- Vocals
Akinobu Nishihara
- Programming
Akinobu Nishihara
Listen to Say Hello to Moonset by Akinobu Nishihara
Streaming / Download
- 1
Isolate
Akinobu Nishihara
- 2
Don't be afraid
Akinobu Nishihara
- 3
Decided
Akinobu Nishihara
- 4
Steam
Akinobu Nishihara
- 5
Heisei Gazer
Akinobu Nishihara
- 6
Quagmire
Akinobu Nishihara
- 7
Weather Report
Akinobu Nishihara
- 8
Monochrome
Akinobu Nishihara
- 9
Later
Akinobu Nishihara
- 10
Daybreak
Akinobu Nishihara
- 11
Rex
Akinobu Nishihara
- ⚫︎
Say Hello to Moonset
Akinobu Nishihara
- 13
Rays
Akinobu Nishihara
"A melody that illuminates the darkness of the heart-
a sound that unlocks the soul and leads you back to yourself."
later., the long-awaited album by sonic poet Akinobu Nishihara, unfolds as a luminous journey through flickering shadows and fleeting light.
Here, shimmering textures and lyrical depth converge across twelve tracks-including newly reimagined versions of beloved songs "Weather Report"and "Daybreak", as well as the haunting new piece "Monochrome."
With melodies as fragile as glass and sharp as truth, this album captures a world suspended between solitude and hope.
The deluxe pre-release edition, presented as an experiential artwork transcending conventional music, sold out immediately.
More than an album-later. is an encounter. One that lingers, long after the music fades.
Artist Profile
Akinobu Nishihara
Akinobu Nishihara A solo artist and sound creator based in Aichi, Japan. After making his nationwide debut as the drummer of the death-grind band cortecuellos, Nishihara has continued to develop his own distinct musical world as a solo artist. His solo career began in earnest with the release of his 2018 EP MINA. A multi-instrumentalist who writes, composes, sings, and plays guitar, Nishihara transcends genres to craft deeply expressive music. In 2022, his song (Daybreak) was selected as the official support song for the para ice hockey team Tokai Ice Arcs, ranking in the iTunes Top 10 (Daily #9). Under his alternate moniker ANDW, he also charted on the iTunes Dance Chart, gaining widespread attention. His compositions extend beyond personal releases, contributing to web commercials and FM radio theme songs. His 2025 album later. is more than just music-it was introduced as an immersive art piece, with its limited pre-release edition selling out instantly. With delicate, ethereal melodies and profound lyrics, Nishihara continues to captivate listeners who appreciate literary and poetic storytelling in music.
Keijijyo Records
