This is one of the best Alst songs in recent times. The instrumental, the melody, the lyrics, nomico’s singing. It’s all 10/10. Speaking of nomico’s singing, she sounds softer than usual in the verses. It’s a really good contrast to the chorus.
☆ Title: Phantom (of lie)
★ Album: Hundred Billion Stars
☆ Album Artist: Alstroemeria Records
★Vocals: nomico
☆ Lyrics: ayame
★ Composition: Masayoshi Minoshima
★ Original: Gensokyo Millenium ~ History of the Moon (千年幻想郷 ～ History of the Moon)
☆ Website: http://alst.net/
永遠の世界の中で
音もなく風が吹いてた
明ける夜が無いみたいに
静かに笑う
towa no sekai no naka de
oto mo naku kaze ga fuiteta
akeru yoru ga nai mitai ni
shizuka ni warau
The wind has been blowing without a sound in an eternal world It seems like the night will never end Quietly you laugh
『doushite owari ga kanashii to omou?』
toi kakeru you ni tsubuyaku anata no
samishisou na kao wasurerarenakute
mabuta no ura yaki tsuiteru
“Why do you think endings are sad?” You muttered as if you were asking me Unable to forget your lonely face It remains burned in the back of my eyelids
幾千の夢を抱いて
愛しい貴方を想う
果てが無くて
ikusen no yume o daite
itoshii anata o omou
hate ga nakute
Embracing thousands of dreams, I think of you, so dear to me There’s no end
煌めく夜風に触れて
灯る想いが紡いだ
夢の続き
kirameku yokazu ni furete
tomoru omoi ga tsumuida
yume no tsudzuki
The next part of the dream woven from feelings lit by the touch of the night breeze
強い力解いて
何も後悔は無いのに
闇を彷徨う心まで
何故か消せない
tsuyoi chikara hodoite
nani mo koukai wa nai noni
yami o samayou kokoro made
naze ka kesenai
I have no regrets releasing such a strong power Despite this, for some reason I cannot snuff out a heart lost in the dark
『kanashiku wa nai yo samishii dake da yo』
kaesu kotoba ni wa chikara wa nakatta
sayonara no kazu ga tsuyoku shite kureta
tsuki ga nijimu yoru ga akeru
“I’m not sad, I’m just lonely” I didn’t have enough strength to muster the words to respond All the goodbyes made you stronger The moon becomes blurry, dawn breaks
幾千の夢を抱いて
愛しい貴方を想う
果てが無くて
ikusen no yume o daite
itoshii anata o omou
hate ga nakute
Embracing thousands of dreams, I think of you, so dear to me There’s no end
煌めく夜風に触れて
灯る想いが紡いだ
夢の続き
kirameku yokazu ni furete
tomoru omoi ga tsumuida
yume no tsudzuki
The next part of the dream woven from feelings lit by the touch of the night breeze
Wow, TUMENECO really fits in with Alstroemeria Records well. This is the last song I’ll be posting from SO MANY COLOURS. You can see Solitude on Kafkafuura’s site. As well, a few final words about the album. Although mican* is still my favourite Alst vocalist, I welcome the Captain Murasa (2021 refix) feat nomico + ayame. Ayame has gotten much better as a singer, and nomico does a great job filling in for mican*.
Speaking of mican*, did you know she’s doing the V nowadays? You can see her youtube channel here. She used to go by Fukurai Maneki, a beckoning cat vtuber, until recently. She’s now decided to vtube as herself. She streams a lot of Kantai Collection and Mahjong Soul which unfortunately isn’t my thing, but if you’re interested do check her out. She has 318 subscribers right now and I’d be happy to see her gain more recognition.
☆ Title: So Many Colours
★ Album: SO MANY COLOURS
☆ Album Artist: Alstroemeria Records
★Vocals: yukina (TUMENECO)
☆ Lyrics: ayame
★ Composition: Masayoshi Minoshima
☆ Guitar Arrangement: tomoya (TUMENECO)
★ Original: Ore from the Age of Gods (神代鉱石)
☆ Website: http://alst.net/
間もない頃の記憶 際限のない世界で
叶わない夢を見ていた 中身のない夢だけど
ma mo nai koro no kioku saigen no nai sekai de
kanawanai yume o miteita nakami no nai yume dakedo
I remember in the beginning the world had no bounds I had unrealistic dreams, though those dreams had no substance
toumei na suizou de oyogi tsukarete shimatta n da
ari no mama nani mo nai kirei na mono de afureteita
ashimoto o sukuwarete tori nokosareta ki ga shita n da
kantan ni iro asete awa no you ni hakanakute
I tired myself out swimming in a fish tank It was filled with beautiful things that held no special meaning It felt like I had my footing taken away and been left behind Losing colour so easily, as transient as bubbles
身体ごと裂かれる想いを抱いて 今も
手を伸ばす勇気が僕にあればよかった
karada goto sakareru omoi o idaite ima mo
te o nobasu yuuki ga boku ni areba yokatta
Embracing the feelings torn apart together along with my body, even now I wish I had the courage to reach out
何にでもなれる君が
ずっと羨ましかった
nan ni demo nareru kimi ga
zutto urayamashikatta
I was always envious of you who could become anything
望めば手に入ると 君は言う笑いながら
全てが透けて見えていた 必然だと言い切って
nozomeba te ni hairu to kimi wa yuu warainagara
subete ga sukete mieteita hitsuzen da to ii kitte
“If you want it, you’ll get it” you say with a smile Stating that it was inevitable, everything seemed so transparent
mamorareta saisho kara ramune no naka no biidama dake
wararenai mama dakara shiranakatta n da nakami made wa
kanousei motometeru kisoku tadashii wa no naka kara
itsu made mo asenakute umi no you ni mabushikute
I was protected from the beginning, just a marble in a can of ramune Kept unable to shatter, so I had no idea what was inside Seeking possibility from the inside of an orderly ring Forever unable to lose colour, brilliant like the sea
憧れて夢見るあの空の続き いつか
手が届くその日を迎えられると信じて
akogarete yume miru ano sora no tsudzuki itsu ka
te ga todoku sono hi o mukaerareru to shinjite
Across the sky that I dream of and admire, someday I will reach it, with conviction that I will live to see the day
あの日から変われた強い想いなら きっと
望むままこの手で掴み取る日が来ると
ano hi kara kawareta tsuyoi omoi nara kitto
nozomu mama kono te de tsukami toru hi ga kuru to
Now that my feelings have changed to be strong since that day, I’m sure The day will come when I take hold of it with my own hands as I desire
途方に暮れることも
君となら成し遂げる
tohou ni kureru koto mo
kimi to nara nashi togeru
Even if I’m ever at a loss, with you I can accomplish it
Imaginary Journey was a great album. This album was also great. I had lost interest in Alst for a time but it’s coming back. Also, I appreciate Minoshima spelling it “colours” instead of “colors.”
☆ Title: Period
★ Album: SO MANY COLOURS
☆ Album Artist: Alstroemeria Records
★Vocals: ayame
☆ Lyrics: ayame
★ Arrangement: Masayoshi Minoshima
☆ Original:Everlasting Red Spider Lily (不朽の曼珠沙華)
★ Website: http://alst.net/
浮かんでは消える線だけ
霞む目がいつまでも冴えない
心をかき乱している
確かなものはひとつも無くて
ukande wa kieru sen dake
kasumu me ga itsu made mo saenai
kokoro o kaki midashiteiru
tashika na mono wa hitotsu mo nakute
It was just a beam that would briefly appear Hazy eyes will always be dull Without a single, reliable thing to shake up your heart
強く願う気持ちだけが
突き動かす理由だった
私はただ臆病なだけ
恐れていたあの向こうを
tsuyoku negau kimochi dake ga
tsuki ugokasu riyuu datta
watashi wa tada okubyou na dake
osoreteita ano mukou o
The feeling of wishing strongly was my only reason to push forward I was nothing more than a coward afraid of what was beyond
あの光を探している
今 生まれた理由まで
夢 願えば辿り着ける
未だ 消えないあの光
ano hikari o sagashiteiru
ima umareta riyuu made
yume negaeba tadori tsukeru
mada kienai ano hikari
I am searching for that light now, until I find out why I was born If I wish for a dream, I’ll find my way That light won’t fade away yet
Amen 