Shibata Satoko debuts flower-filled music video for new song “Namida”

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Rising indie pop singer-songwriter Shibata Satoko is back again with yet another music video, this time for her new song “Namida”, which was uploaded on the P-Vine YouTube channel.

Directed by Shota Sakamoto, who previously also worked on the music video for one of Shibata’s previous singles ”「後悔」” (“Koukai”), the cute and colorful music video features a bespectacled Shibata singing in a red sweater in front of a flowery, almost psychedelic CGI backdrop. The feel of the video is a great match for  the warm and gentle, blossoming progression of the groove in the song itself.

The last time we wrote about Shibata was back in November for the release of her single “Wankoromeetaa”.

With the release of her upcoming album 「がんばれ！メロディー」(Ganbare! Melody) scheduled March 6, both “Namida” and “Wankorometaa” showcase Shibata’s continued willingness to experiment and expand her sound, a continuation of the trend she started with her previous album DO YOU NEED A REST FROM LOVE? (愛の休日). Despite the shift in her overall style from her folk music origins, “Namida” is another great example of how Shibata never fails to adapt those folk sensibilities into her own uniquely earnest and relatable brand of pop music.

The details for 「がんばれ！メロディー」(Ganbare! Melody)  are as follows:

Ganbare! Melody Album Cover Art


Title :「がんばれ！メロディー」(Ganbare! Melody)

Release Date : March 6th, 2019

Label : P-VINE

Catalog ref. : PCD-18862

Format : CD

Price : ¥2593+tax

Tracklist:　

01.  結婚しました　(“Kekkon Shimashita”)

02. ラッキーカラー (“Lucky Color”)

03. アニマルフィーリング (“Animal Feeling”)

04. 佐野岬 (“Sano Misaki”)

05. 涙 (“Namida”)

06. いい人 (“Ii Hito”)

07. すこやかさ (“Sukoyakasa”)

08. 心の中の猫 (“Kokoro no Naka no Neko”)

09. ワンコロメーター(ALBUM MIX) (“Wankoromeetaa (ALBUM MIX)”)

10. 東京メロンウィーク (“Tokyo Melon Week”)

11. ジョイフル・コメリ・ホーマック (“Joyful Komeri Homac”)

12. セパタクローの奥義(ALBUM MIX) (“Sepatakuroo no Ougi (ALBUM MIX)”)

13. 捧げます (“Sasagemasu”)

Pre-orders for 「がんばれ！メロディー」(Ganbare! Melody) are available at CDJapan here.

Don’t forget to check out Shibata Satoko’s website here if you would like to learn more.

So, without any further delay, please enjoy the music video for "Namida” below!






Satoko Shibata Releases Music Video for “Wankoromeetaa” Directed by Nishimitsu Yusuke

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The singer-songwriter, Satoko Shibata unveiled the music video for her new single, “ワンコロメーター” (“Wankoromeetaa”) which will be released on November 21 as a 7-inch EP.

In charge of directing the music video was the photographer Nishimitsu Yusuke, who is a source of inspiration for much of Satoko Shibata’s artwork. Appearing in the video are Satoko Shibata and the adorable Shiba Inu, Pan (female, 8-years-old).

This release, which was motivated by a mysterious sense of purpose due to it being the Year of the Dog, contains “ワンコロメーター” (“Wankoromeetaa”), the title track which has already become popular at live performances, along with “セパタクローの奥義” (“Sepatakuroo no Ougi”), an easy-to-relate-to song with an irresistible beat.

According to Shibata, who said, “It won’t be any good if the 7inch EP doesn’t have any weird songs on it”, she was successful at achieving her goal.

Furthermore, just like previous releases, all aspects of this release up until the analog mastering and cutting were under the guidance of Shibata herself.

Satoko Shibata’s official website can be found here, and please enjoy the music video for “ワンコロメーター” (“Wankoromeetaa”) below!