Stars and Nocturnes

A mini album that paints a unique world inspired by Yasuka's personal experiences.

For the sound production, composer Maro Miyakawa, who is renowned for his diverse work spanning vocal music, background scores, video games, and anime, was brought on board. The album also features a cover of Mysterious Train by singer-songwriter Shigemasa Nakano, who was active in New York until 2021.

The music video was directed by Yasuhiro Hirano, an acclaimed filmmaker known for his award-winning work on Junrenka by Shōnan no Kaze and Kimi no Subete ni by Spontania feat. JUJU.

The music video was directed by Yasuhiro Hirano, an acclaimed filmmaker known for his award-winning work on Junrenka by Shōnan no Kaze and Kimi no Subete ni by Spontania feat. JUJU.


Comments
Kōsuke Hirano, Filmmaker
I looked up the meaning of Nocturnes-it refers to Nocturne, a piece by the French composer Debussy, featuring a female choir.
It is a song for those nights when you long to cry but cannot.
A song that understands "goodbye" and conveys countless emotions.

Kano HYUGA, Lecturer at the National Music Academy & Creator
The flames of passion resonate through the sound of the shamisen, drawing listeners into a mysterious yet beautiful world of Japanese Gothic aesthetics.
Is this the pursuit of the ultimate artistic vision-one that longs for the death and rebirth of the soul?
Yasuka, the songstress of destiny, has woven a groundbreaking new era of J-POP.