Southern All Stars to Release Music Video for New Song “Relay~Mori no Uta” on September 20
Japanese rock band Southern All Stars will be unveiling the music video for their latest track, “Relay~Mori no Uta” on September 20 at midnight. This release signifies the final installment of their “Southern 2023 Trilogy,” a three-month song distribution campaign that previously featured “Bon Giri Koika” and “Utae Nippon no Sora.”
A Poignant Song about Jingu Gaien Redevelopment
“Relay~Mori no Uta” delves into the theme of Jingu Gaien’s redevelopment and will be exclusively premiered on their official YouTube channel. Southern All Stars’ own Keisuke Kuwata disclosed on his radio program that he drew inspiration from the late Ryuichi Sakamoto, a staunch opponent of the aforementioned redevelopment during his lifetime.
Expressing his deep connection to the area, Kuwata revealed, “Jingu Gaien has served as Victor Studio’s musical haven for 45 years, thanks to Southern All Stars. This place holds immense sentimental value for me, resembling my very own hometown.”
Prompted by various reports following Sakamoto’s passing, the gifted musician embarked on an enlightening personal study of the matter. He concluded, “Initially, I presumed those reports to be the root cause, but after conducting thorough research, I came to realize the significant loss entwined within those words.”
Personal Attachment and Creative Endeavor
Affirming his personal connection to the issue, Kuwata expressed, “When crafting this song, my thoughts revolved around my cherished hometown, located in close proximity to Victor Studio, the birthplace of our musical journey.”
The highly-anticipated music video release for “Relay~Mori no Uta” represents Southern All Stars’ genuine commitment towards addressing an emotionally charged issue and fostering a sense of togetherness through their artistry.
The music video for Southern All Stars’ new song “Relay~Mori no Uta” will be released on September 20 at midnight.
“Relay ~ Mori no Uta” is the last part of Southern All Stars’ new song distribution “Southern 2023 Trilogy” for three consecutive months, following “Bon Giri Koika” and “Utae Nippon no Sora”.
The song is about the redevelopment of Jingu Gaien, and will be premiered on the official YouTube channel.
Keisuke Kuwata of Southern All Stars revealed on his radio program that he created this song under the influence of Ryuichi Sakamoto, who opposed the redevelopment of Jingu Gaien during his lifetime.
“Jingu Gaien has been making music at Victor Studio for 45 years, thanks to Southern All Stars, and I have a lot of attachment to this area. In other words, it’s a place that feels like my hometown.”
“After Mr. Sakamoto died, I saw various reports on this matter and I thought that was the cause, but after doing some research on my own, I felt it was a huge waste. words.”
Furthermore, he took this issue personally, saying, “This song was created thinking about my hometown, which is really important to me, in a place very close to Victor Studio, where we have been making music.”
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