Fujii Kaze: Tiny Desk Concerts JAPAN
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- Опубліковано 11 кві 2024
- Suraya Mohamed | April 12, 2024
In the corner of a busy office at the NHK Broadcasting Center in Shibuya, Tokyo, a staffer rearranged books, vinyl records and tchotchkes on a bright red shelving unit. The production crew double-checked equipment settings and made small adjustments to the lighting. Another worker added a few more posters to the tall white file cabinets. Cameras were set and microphones were ready because Fujii Kaze and his band had just rehearsed the night before. Everyone in the room - including a few of us from NPR that were there to help - was eager and excited because the very first performance for Tiny Desk Concerts JAPAN was about to start.
Popular around the world, the talented Fujii Kaze is a Japanese singer and pianist known for his sultry R&B grooves and catchy songwriting. His adventurous spirit was strong as he settled into the Tiny Desk way - a concert that's intimate, mostly acoustic and recorded without reverb, effects, in-ear monitors or wedges. During the rehearsal, the band quickly acclimated to the environment and adjusted instrument volumes to hear each other better. The end result was a beautiful 30 minute set, captured without pause and with no stops, restarts or retakes.
This video is part of the second international version of Tiny Desk, a joint venture between NPR and The Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) - the sole public media organization in Japan that is operated with the purpose of providing the latest news, education and culture both domestically and internationally. This new series will spotlight emerging and established Japanese artists with the same engaged performances, look and feel of the original Tiny Desk Concerts series.
SET LIST
"Matsuri"
"Garden"
"damn"
"Kirari"
"Michi Teyu Ku (Overflowing)"
"Shinunoga E-Wa"
MUSICIANS
Fujii Kaze: lead vocals, keys
Yaffle: keys
DURAN: guitar
Katsuya Takumi: bass
Kudo Seiya: drums
Yo-Sea: vocals
nishina: vocals
CREDITS
NHK / NHK ENTERPRISES:
Executive Producer: Shibasaki Tetsuya, Kamano Mizuho
Producer: Ozawa Hiroshi
Director: Ito Misato, Kikuchi Minako
Camera: Ishigaki Motomu
Lighting: Ichikawa Takaho
Sound: Sato Yosuke
Designer: Yamaguchi Takashi
Editor: Morozumi Yuka
NPR Music:
Audio Technical Director: Neil Tevault
Lead Video Producer: Maia Stern
Host/Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Tiny Desk Team: Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Ashley Pointer, Hazel Cills
Senior Director of Partnership Development: Gordon Synn
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
#nprmusic #tinydesk #fujiikaze
私今持病で入院中ですけど
なんかこの病気でさえも愛せちゃうような気持ちにさせる藤井風はすごい
His voice is blessing to our ears
Exactly ✨
for reall, and this kind of jazzy vibe is really is the best version
It's one month since the release, and I keep coming back here literally every day.
高齢のがん患者です。私の子どもより若い藤井さんですが死生観を独自の癒される音楽とともに歌にしていることに感銘しています。「人間が生きている限り起こることは避けがたく全て終わりが来る。」「起きたことはあれもこれもどこか置いてくる。」「変りゆくものは仕方ないねと手を放す、軽くなる、満ちてゆく」という感情はこの年になってやっと少しづつ理解できるようになりつつあります。死期が近づいた私にとってあなたはひょっとして神の使いではないかと感じてしかたがありません。
Wise reflection !
やがて生死を越えてみんな繋がるから大丈夫ですよ😊
心に響きました。どうか穏やかな日々をすごせますように。
omg, his voice and songs are heavenly. thank you NPR for making me discover his work!
Guys it's never too late to start listening to Fujii Kaze (typing error before)
Fujii please
you mean xqc?
@@Gencirnfb LOL It's only the hair but yeah he kinda does give me Japanese XQC vibes
@@luisalejandrodelacruzgonza3806 sorry for the mistake😂🙏🏻
こんなに繰り返し観た動画は過去にない
I feel like a leaf blowing in the wind while listening to Mr. Kaze's music.
Life is shorter than you think, spend more time with those you love.
It was your song that taught me that.
This dude is so soft, feeling like a free blowing petal
I just love that semi jazz vibe and can feel the coolness oozing out. He just makes it look easy.
音源超えちゃってるんだよね。
まじで良すぎる上手すぎる。
goshhh from this video then I listen to all of his songs, oh my gosh this is the first time I love Japanese music this much, like his music is like Japan music, but still there's is something that feel like Western, and something feel like his own :))) I love Seishun sick, Mo-eh-wa and Hana the most. 3 of his best songs for me. Such a new thing that I experienced, happy that I found him
まつり はどうですか😊
I’m so happy to hear your comments. My best three are Matsuri, Workin’ Hard, Michi Teyu Ku so far. But actually I love all of his songs, Especially live versions.
@@sadiecantabile yeah me too, all of his songs are great, really can't pick out any all-time favourite 😅 cause every songs has its own moment to shine in my life 💖
@@HATHANHsummerrainmoonlight
There are many great songs in Japan that Vietnamese people don't know about. You may not realize it, but there are many copies of Japanese songs in Vietnam pop. There are countless covers of Japanese songs, especially old Vietnamese songs. Just singing in Vietnamese language.
@@HATHANHsummerrainmoonlight
Japanese songs are outstanding in Asia, and other Asian countries can't compete with them. People who understand music will notice the difference in the level of composition and lyrics compared to others. Their music market size, variety of genre, and music history are unparalleled in other Asian countries. The rest of Asia only has kpop idol and boring pop music. Unlike Japan, there are no deep genres from metal to jazz. There are 30 times more genres and quality than Vietnamese music scene. Japan is the only country in Asia that stands out in terms of musical instrument skill too.
Anyone who knows music can understand this.
His performance comes out naturally. Like he didn't try to impress the audience. He's just having fun with his friends. And then it is unexpectedly amazing!
I've had this video on repeat for this whole week. Kaze's artistry is very apparent in his music videos, but there is a tonal texture and groove that is inherent to his live performances that makes his live renditions exceed the studio versions (no shade to Kaze and Yaffle's work on the studio productions at all though, they are all brilliant!). If Kaze were ever interested in recording and releasing these arrangements in another EP/mini album, I'm sure there would be plenty of admirers.
Thank you, NPR Music, for constantly spotlighting artists!
Fuji Kaze's songs are like yoga sessions.. brings so much peace to your soul
Why is he singing so happily? He seems to express the joy of his soul in music with his whole body.
because he really wants to share that joy with listeners - that's what he just said on his Instagram. he is such a person.
He is just that kind of person.... he loves his music more than anyone else
@@user-ep3qo4ku3y
You should check out his UA-cam channel. You can see him playing piano and singing with much joy and free since way before his debut when he was posting from his own childhood home
kaze always being kaze
Fujii's live singing has the same impact as seeing a real Picasso painting.
I love this Kaze’s tiny desk concerts JAPAN, not too busy crammed, best distanced space make Kaze’s music gentle and relaxed. Lovely overlap & mix of each aura. ✨✨🌈
Fuji Kaze is definitely a musical genius. He breathes music.
This guy is so incredible, he has such a great balance between pop, R&B and Jazz, everything is sophisticated enough while still very pleasant to listen too, such talent.
真的太好聽了 謝謝你讓我感覺到人生還有意義 爸現在重病 照顧到有點想放棄 偶爾聽真的可以撫慰心靈
頑張ってね🎉
辛い時期は必ず
過ぎていくからね
私ばあさんだから
解るよ
陰ながら、応援しているからね
😢😢❤❤❤🫂
I didn't knew for before but it appeared on my recommendations, after the first song I already fell in love
This has to be one of the best tiny desks ever recorded, and I watched a LOT of them haha
Fujii Kaze himself is a work of art.
what a cutie!
Oh mann...fuji kaze is something else..he is a gem
もはや人間国宝
It's my first time listening to his music and I feel that this man is a genius, and his group is incredible at the same time.
wow best tiny desk concert ever
I NEED THIS MAN TO PREFORM IN SAN ANTONIO AT THAT ALAMO DOME OR SMTH 😭 IM LIKE OBSESSED WITH THIS MANNNNNNNN 😭
Overflowing♡ I will be the overflowing man like Kaze.
I strongly petition to have this man perform at Coachella for 2025
It'd be so great right ❤🎉
YESSSSSSS!!
yeah no.... he's way too good for coachella
Sadly he almost never attend festival 😔 only in his early debut year that he did
@@sanapomu5138 exactly
He needs to do a world tour 😭
I agree too!!!
We have concerts in LA and New York in May.
World tour!!!
Yes!Yes!
can't wait for him to come to Europe
This is the first time i listen Fujii and omg i love it❤ thank you🫰
You see, the man actually LOVES music, he did it all for the love of art and it shows in his songs. What a rare person.
what...just happened. this is the BEST TDC CONCERT EVER
the same perspective
I play this every morning, and countless times a day since 3 weeks ago... 😂
Help! I can't stop 🥲
saaaame 🎉
The help you need is playing it more.
@@RaymondOlgado0 the more you play it..
The more it becomes... overflowing~
😂
I do that too but except with every song he has 💀
I play this video every single day
Japanese music has shed its melancholic shroud and stepped into the light.
Kaze is the piece.
самый гениальный музыкант нашего времени. Посланик мира
i think i'm in love with his voice🥹💘
dude's vibe is like sakura flowers blowing in the wind on a nice sunny April skies.
I love your comment. Beautiful like his song
So true! Was that pun intended?? You do know that his first name Kaze means wind, right?
So easy to visualize. Beautifully described.
it's crazy you say this because his name (kaze) literally means wind
I'm Japanese,Your comment is great!!!!!!!💖✨
I love how many people discovered Fujii Kaze with this video and are praising him for his talent! He truly deserves to be recognized!
8:57 Seriously, this arrangement is probably one of the most beautiful things i've ever heard in my life. The fact that the song is barely recognizable, it changes the whole mood, droping the kinda funky style (from the original song) and going with this lovely bossa nova influence. I absolutely need this on Spotify.
Nah I was sleeping for too long!!! And to think this is the dude who made that plastic love cover! He deserves this and so much more🙌🏾🎶❤️
❤Fujii kaze said❤”Please never buy ridiculously expensive tickets. Please save your precious money or use it for other useful things. PEACE🙏🙏🙏“
Lets respect his feelings!!
Elégant, lumineux, charismatique. Très beau concert. Merci aux musiciens.
It's such a blessing to be able to listen to his music.
声もめっちゃいいけど歌ってる時の藤井風の楽しそうな表情に惹かれる
I just lost words for this guy. The aura he is wearing is something else I have ever seen before. This guy should be on the top list of the global hits every month.
Honestly one of the best NPR ever next only to Mac Miller and Anderson Paak! This truly shows the talent of Fujii Kaze. Loving him more and more!!!
きらり出だしのピアノのアドリブがアウフタクトから始まるのがめちゃくちゃカッコいい✨力が抜けていて小粋なフレーズを自然に弾ける風さんが素敵💓
this guy is amaizing
clicked out of curiousity and i dont regret it at all
This guy got soul.
自由にのびのび楽しんでる風くんと、クールに淡々と音楽職人に徹してるバックのメンバーさんとの対比がスゴく好き
currently obsessed with the last song
Last song is "Shinunoga E-Wa"
he makes me want to learn Japanese just to understand his lyrics as he is singing
He writes English lyrics by himself, and very beautiful too.
or you can turn on the subtitle
He's the music itself
this is such a chill vibe he's so cool
藤井風さんfujiikazeの奏でる世界は言葉をも超えて地球上にあふれ心で世界が結ばれますね💕︎🌏💕︎🤝🏻•*¨*•.¸¸♬︎
One of the most transcedent music experiences I've had in a while
Same 😦
Ｉ think so,too!
Good music is good music 🎶
Exactly! 🤩
I feel the same!❤
hes just a visionary
God sent Kaze to bring joy and love to the world
いろいろなジャンルの曲を聴いておりましたが、ふと感ずることがあってこの四か月間、風さんの曲をリピートでずっと聴いております。メロディや歌詞は素晴らしく心に響き、素直に心地よさを感じております。そして、根底にあるのは、この曲の題名の風さんのoverflowing、風さんの愛が溢れ出たものが曲として現れているのではと感じております。
i found the drum sound very perfect here. smooth, idk how to explain
In his music there are no boundaries of country, gender or race, just love.
I think so!
ほんとにそう🥰
Exactly💚
No hate, just confused. What does this mean to you?
@@AutBelli What are you confused about so we can educate you?
EVERY BREATH HE TAKES SOUNDS LIKE MUSIC
Amazing . Keep it up please
15:14 zestiest piano solo of all time
i love this guy, really his voice is beautiful
He truly deserves all the success, what a peaceful and loving human being ^^
I've watched this no less than a dozen times in the past three weeks. There's just some sort of magic in this performance. It makes me happy.
自動再生でたまたまこちらの動画を解説されているどこかの国の音楽関係者のUA-camrさんが、
スティービーワンダーさんかな？と話してノリノリで「まつり〜♪̊̈♪̆̈｣と日本語で歌っていました🫶
もはや、言葉は必要無しです•*¨*•.¸¸♬︎
スティービーワンダーfujiikaze❤
This is a no.1 masterpiece in the world 😭🤍
I don't know how many times I've looked at this since the first time! A truly talented young man who makes me feel like a citizen of Earth. Living proof that good music transcends all geographic, cultural and racial barriers.
that's right❤
He always talk to people
‘We are sisters,
brothers of this universe.’ So I am very elderly sister.❤
Yeh...you're kind of a racist, bro. They're great because they care about what they're doing. America isn't the only place good art exists which is the basis of your pronouncement on cultural barriers.
すっごいいい感じで最高のライブなのに最後、全校生徒の前で表彰された時の反応でウケる笑
😂😂😂❤
Live that better than studio version. How it's possible.
I haven’t really listened to this artist before, this made me download his every song
How had I never heard of him before? This is AMAZING!
今日も心のガーデンにお水あげなきゃ〜
(*´ω`*)
i keep coming back to this! the supporting vocals really make the songs sound fuller 🙇♂ amazing
Wow what an experience! I get to hear your fantastic music last week on a trip to Japan, and since then, I am hooked. just WOW. Cheers from Costa Rica.
Legendary. I'm glad I was born in the correct era to enjoy this
ぜんぶ、おしゃれなんだよな〜
心地よい！
Everyone open the lyrics you will realise what is beautiful is not only the melody but the lyrics too. Love it I think this is what the world needs.
Feeling I could live another day because of this video
Lovely. And this is why kaze does what he does :)
thank you for introducing more of his music! need to go listen to all of his works now..
耳が癒しすぎる30分間...！！！
何度でも聞きたい~~~~~~~~~
This live is absolutely amazing. I'd never listened to Fujii Kaze live before; I was here to listen to DURAN's guitar-playing. What a gem, this session is! I'll be listening to Fujii Kaze's music even more too from now on, such a gorgeous style and singing voice 😌
THis is one of the best tiny desks i've ever watched, his music is beautiful.
his soul is singing to us - what a legend!
まじもんの天才や
His music is food for the soul.
Never heard of Fujii Kaze until NPR posted this. This is awesome!!!!!! Much love from Philadelphia
歌詞が素晴らしいので、ぜひ彼のPVを見てください。全て英語の字幕が付いています。
What can I say? All there was was 100% pure love ❤️ He has the talent to express it through music ❤️❤️
コーラスの人選も最高
スムースな心地いいライブで聞きまくってる
I just discovered him yesterday when this was recommended to me and here I am again rewatching him. He is amazingly talented and radiates so much love and happiness. Best luck to him!
We love messages like this because everyone knows how fortunate you are. Please listen to his other songs and introduce Fujii Kaze to others. Let's expand the happy and peaceful world his music brings.
I have never heard of these people before and I didn't have a clue why YT kept pushing this video on my recommended for weeks. Bro... I've finally gave it a shot and now I know, this is heavenly! Props to the singer and the band, they're all amazing
Oh. I know the last song, that explains a lot 😅
@@beatrizandera Good job YT kept pushing you. Glad you liked it!
IT'S FUJII KAZE THE GUY
Same! Been putting it on replay for week now. 🥰
omg me too, I blame myself for not clicking on him before althou it has popped up in the feed sometimes. I gave this listen a try and the exact type of the music I like,and the lyrics are so lovely. becoming a fan^^
Proof that music transcends language.
なんだ、この中毒動画は😶