Far on the Water
Kalafina · 2015
76 min · 17 tracks · J-pop · baroque pop
Lush harmonies and intricate arrangements weave together to create a dreamlike soundscape filled with emotional depth.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 4 on the Oricon Albums Chart, demonstrating Kalafina's strong commercial presence in Japan. It also features tracks that were used in various media, further establishing their influence in the anime music realm and contributing to the ongoing popularity of the genre.
- Best for
- steady flow with emotional peaks dreamlike soundscapes for reflection immersive listening for solitude
- Context
- Released on September 16, 2015, 'Far on the Water' is Kalafina's fifth studio album, coming after their 2013 release 'Consolation.' At this point, the group was solidifying their status in the J-pop scene, following their early success with music for anime soundtracks, and continuing to evolve their baroque pop style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lana Del Rey· Sufjan Stevens· Cloud Cult
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 into the water 1:37
- 2 monochrome 3:32
- 3 五月的魔法 4:57
- 4 ring your bell Standout 5:16
- 5 淡紫 5:10
- 6 identify 4:29
- 7 灯影 3:11
- 8 One Light 4:42
- 9 解開心結 5:21
- 10 heavenly blue Standout 5:22
- 11 空色的椅子 3:18
- 12 believe 4:51
- 13 far on the water Standout 4:31
Disc 2
- 1 heavenly blue Music Video 5:35
- 2 far on the water Music Video 4:40
- 3 ring your bell ～2015.2.28 at 日本武道館～ 5:29
- 4 far on the water ～2015.3.1 at 日本武道館～ 4:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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