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In Focus: Mariya Takeuchi

Tokyo, 25.11.22

Focus on Mariya Takeuchi

The face of the algorithm-buoyed online citypop revival, Japanese singer songwriter Mariya Takeuchi's now four decade body of work transcends the often fickle view of modern nostalgia-fuelled fads. Her timeless pop songwriting eschewed the "cool" aesthetic posturing which draped most '80s & '90s western chart music, in favour of an unadorned, authentic joy.

Her records – which interpolate US boogie, R&B, and soft rock styles – patently stand the test of time. Just check the YouTube metrics.

Tracklist

  • 竹内まりや
    Love Songs
  • Mariya Takeuchi
    水とあなたと太陽と
  • 竹内まりや
    Love Songs
  • 竹内まりや
    Beginning
  • Mariya Takeuchi 
    けんかをやめて
  • Mariya Takeuchi
    ふたりはステディ
  • Mariya Takeuchi
    とどかぬ想い
  • 竹内まりや
    Love Songs
  • Mariya Takeuchi
    Linda
  • Mariya Takeuchi 
    Junai Rhapsody = 純愛ラプソディ
  • Mariya Takeuchi 
    Kenka Wo Yamete = けんかをやめて
  • Mariya Takeuchi (Virtual_boy mix) 
    Plastic Love
  • Mariya Takeuchi
    消息
  • 竹内まりや
    Beginning
  • 竹内まりや
    Beginning
  • 竹内まりや
    Love Songs