At first, I wasn't sure how I felt about Ken Hirai's music. I liked the pop stuff but the bluesy songs that he's really known for never really interested me. Then I decided to sit down and truly listen to what he was singing. That is when I realized how amazingly talented the man is. "Hitomi wo Tojite" is one example of how well he can handle a ballad. A lot of the time, ballads come out contrived and boring. Yet Hirai manages to express that feeling of love without making it feel forced. I have to admit that nowadays, he's one of my favorite artists.
Music review: Ken Hirai - Pop Star
Artist: Ken Hirai
Album: Ken Hirai 10th Anniversary Complete Single Collection '95- '05
Release date: 11/23/05 (album), 10/26/05 (single)
Video link: Via YouTube
English translation: I wanna be a pop star and be more to you I’m lifted from the ground in a daze A sparling pop star I spread my wings and do my magic just for you
When I’m with you I’m so happy but then I’m so sad when I’m not Taking each other’s hands we run straight into a love affair I can’t fly to the sky but I can sing my song of loneliness at night if that would bring a smile to your cheeks When I held you close for the first time It was as if God himself came down upon me Now my destiny is to be a hero, just for you
*I wanna be a pop star and be more to you I’m lifted from the ground in a daze A sparling pop star I spread my wings and do my magic
**I wanna be your pop star try harder for you so come here so I can hold you A sparling pop star I spread my wings and do my magic just for you
I want to hide in darkness and have you pick up me gently If I’m imporatant to you, then hold me tight I keep walking this road, towards the light Using my right hand to protect you from pain so that I can hold you with my other hand
You’re gonna be my pop star and be more to me You smile in a daze A sparling pop star In your eyes, I do my magic
You’re my only pop star try harder for me Hold me, and don’t let go A sparling pop star Right now, in your eyes, I do my magic
As you fall in love anybody can be anyone’s pop star As God himself came down upon me Ny destiny was to be a hero, just for you
*Repeat **Repeat About the song: POP STAR is most famous for its video where Ken Hirai plays every role. It is a very catchy song and I can guarantee that once you hear it, it'll be very difficult to get it out of your head. All I can really say is listen to it. I hope you'll love it as much as I do.
Music review: Ken Hirai - Miracles
Artist: Ken Hirai
Album: gaining through losing
Release date: 7/4/01
English translation: Ah I love the whispered voice right by my ear mmmmh... You cast a spell on the overlapping lips
It always starts in a dream and the fear of the light coming in It's as though you'd disappear when I open my eyes
If I hold you, the more I do so this heart is about to tear apart I want to hold you Hold me longer until this pain subsides
I feel miracle when I see you when I kiss you (feel miracle) My spirit will go when I touch you when I hold you (when I kiss you baby) There's no miracle when I miss you when I lose you You're my miracle
If I hold you, the more I do so this heart is about to tear apart I want to hold you Hold me stronger so that this miracle can last longer
If I hold you, the more I do so this heart... I want to hold you Hold me longer until this pain...
You're my miracle About the song: When I first started listening to Ken Hirai, I didn't like anything other than POP STAR. However, his songs have grown on me. Miracles is the type of song that you would make love to. Ken's voice is silky and smooth while the music wraps you up in loving feelings. He may be a little odd in concert but his music definitely makes up for it.