ICHIKO AOBA – Luciférine (2024)

Ichiko Aoba’s “Luciférine” is a mesmerizing song that continues her tradition of creating ethereal and introspective music. It showcases Aoba’s ability to craft deeply atmospheric soundscapes with her distinct blend of acoustic guitar, delicate vocals, and layered arrangements. The title, “Luciférine,” refers to the chemical that enables bioluminescence in living organisms, a theme that resonates throughout the album in its luminous and otherworldly aesthetic.

目覚めた声が　咲き誇る音は 息吹をのこして

わたしたちもう　忘れていいの 嘗ての秘めごと

揺籠に沈みゆく あたたかい むかしから

わかるの ずっと こころの奥に　煌めくひかり 聴こえている　こうして 眩いかなた 私たちの中にも 星の寝床が流れている

いま　見えている いま　手の中に

うたのなか 育ってる 未来の子 目を開けて

世界を食べて おおきくなって 星をのみこんで 思い切りさけんで いいの　ここに 命が　ちゃんと あることを もっと 言葉の生まれる前から　ずっと

The sound of awoken voices blooming, leaves but a single breath

We are free to forget the secrets we once kept

Sinking in a cradle, It has been warm from long ago

I’ve known always, a light deep within the soul I hear it, just like this The brightness of the horizon inside each of us there is a place for our stars to sleep

I see it now, in my palm, now

In this song nurtured A child of the future opens its eyes

And eats the world growing big and strong To swallow stars and shout It’s alright, Here, life can be found from long before words were ever born

Lyrics: Ichiko Aoba Composed by: Taro Umebayashi

Recorded & Mixed by: Toshihiko Kasai Mastered by: Seigen Ono at SDLab (div. Saidera Mastering & Recording)

Artwork: Kodai Kobayashi

Strings performed by phonolite strings 1st Violin: Yuko Kajitani 2nd Violin: Asano Mekaru Viola: Anzu Suhara Cello: Orie Hirayama Contrabass: Hiroaki Mizutani

Flute: Jun-ichiro Taku Harp: Tomoyuki Asakawa Percussion: Manami Kakudo