明いた街に風は流れ
割れた日々をそっと満たし
開いた雲の影を揺らし
君の痛み果ての果てに
混ざり合っていく様に
混ざり合っていく様に
光捧げ
惹かれた空で
祈り込めた
幾億千もの時代へ
ルミナス織り成す
アストライオスの圏外へ
繋いだ未来へ拡がっていく白の軌跡
明いた街に風は流れ
割れた日々をそっと満たし
開いた雲の影を揺らし
君が痛み果ての果てまで
忘れ去っていく様に
忘れ去っていく様に
光受けて
引かれた宙で
君を照らす
アストライオスの圏内で
迷わない様に
君が迷わない様に
その長い夜、恐れ、
運命、すれ違い
見えない明日、沈む街、
止まない雨 黒い日々、
捨てた日々、裂く闇
変えた現在、咲く花
そんな日々も
そんな日々が…
明いた街に風は流れ
割れた日々をそっと満たし
窓の君の髪を揺らし
君の未来
果ての果てまで
輝いていく様に
輝いていく様に
- Lyricist
Akinobu Nishihara
- Composer
Akinobu Nishihara
- Mixing Engineer
Akinobu Nishihara
- Mastering Engineer
Kazuhiro Saito
- Guitar
Akinobu Nishihara
- Drums
Akinobu Nishihara
- Vocals
Akinobu Nishihara
- Background Vocals
Momoko(Lilium)
- Percussion
Akinobu Nishihara
- Programming
Akinobu Nishihara
Listen to Rays 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
- 12
Say Hello to Moonset
Akinobu Nishihara
- ⚫︎
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
