どこかで失ってしまった残骸を探して
泥に塗れ這い続ければ
いつか報われるのだろうか？
名前すら無い顔の溶けた夢の影と争う
思い出したかい？ その命の使い方を
見つけ出したかい？ 進むべき行き先を
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見つけ出したかい？ 役割は何なのか
脆さを隠してこの荒地を行く
時代の波に足をとられ見えぬ涙流し続け
それでもなお明日を見つめ歩むことが出来たら
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見つけ出したかい？ 進むべき行き先を
思い出したかい？ いま翼を拡げて
大空を羽ばたき続けよう
さぁ！！
さぁ！！
思い出したかい？ その命の使い方を
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見つけ出したかい？ 役割は何なのかを
定められたかい？ たとえ身が果てても
未来までもは明け渡しはしない
願いよ今 運命さえ断ち切って
この闇夜に 永遠に輝いてゆけ
- Lyricist
Akinobu Nishihara
- Composer
Akinobu Nishihara
- Mixing Engineer
Akinobu Nishihara
- Mastering Engineer
Kazuhiro Saito
- Guitar
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- Drums
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- Vocals
Akinobu Nishihara
- Piano
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- Programming
Akinobu Nishihara
Listen to Decided by Akinobu Nishihara
Streaming / Download
- 1
Isolate
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- 2
Don't be afraid
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- ⚫︎
Decided
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- 4
Steam
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- 5
Heisei Gazer
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- 6
Quagmire
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- 7
Weather Report
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- 8
Monochrome
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- 9
Later
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- 10
Daybreak
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- 11
Rex
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- 12
Say Hello to Moonset
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- 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
