

街角に出会い
描かれたことへ
愛情を注ぎはしない
理想の姿だから
抱擁した冷たい心
体温が移ろうと
忘却に磨かれる
ノスタルジアに苦しみ
戦う日々のこと
ストーリーに
心 揺らし
架空の友人たちに共感する
いつもオブジェは
不確かな心に
生きている
- Lyricist
Minami Kitasono
- Composer
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- Producer
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- Recording Engineer
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- Mixing Engineer
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- Guitar
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- Vocals
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Listen to The Spine of the Weather Loach by Minami Kitasono
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Meridian
Minami Kitasono
- 2
Stagnation by Half-Word
Minami Kitasono
- 3
Lest We Forget the Eggs
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- 4
Structure of Funk
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The Spine of the Weather Loach
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- 6
One Foot Cast in Plaster
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- 7
Velázquez in the Distance
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- 8
Caffeine Nicotine Sugar
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- 9
Brass Mechanism
Minami Kitasono
"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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