Nisshoku Natsuko, a piano-playing artist from Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, has released the Music Video for M4 "meridian" from her 4th Full Album "Mimesis" released on March 30, 2022 (Wednesday).

The word "meridian" refers to the moment when the sun rises highest. This song, written by Natsuko Natsuko when she was in her third year of high school and at the age of 18, was written based on the events that happened before the exam season. Contrary to the voices of the leaders, the lyrics express the extremely pure suffering of those who do not want it, and the reality that they have lost their hiding place under the powerful light. The song, which seems to murmur and twist at times, is softly accompanied by the sounds of the piano and guitar, making it a song that seems to permeate deeply.

The released music video was produced in collaboration with Mr. Dai Osaki of Ten to Sen Inc., who handles various commercials and LOOK BOOKs. The faint light, the light that flickers on the surface of the water, and the darkness that spreads out in response to the backlight are carefully and beautifully developed through sophisticated lighting, resulting in a finish that enhances the world view of the song.

This work was released after a long time from production. An essay describing the production secret story at the time has also been released, so please check it out along with the music video.

— Solar eclipse Natsuko’s comment —
When the sun is at its highest point, there is almost no shadow on the earth.
That child who was crushed by the light that mercilessly poured down from directly above.
These are the words I wrote at the age of 18 when I couldn't do anything while watching it.

▼Nisshoku Natsuko “meridian” Music Video

▼ Solar eclipse Natsuko “meridian” essay
https://www.uta-net.com/user/writer/todaysong.html?id=12482

【release information】
On sale March 30, 2022 (Wednesday)
4th Full Album "Mimesis"
https://nisshoku-natsuko.com/mimesis/

<First Press Limited Edition>
Price: 6000 yen without tax / 6600 yen with tax
Product number: 366-LDKCD
Form/specification: BOX specification with window (regular edition CD + specimen-style card)

<Normal Edition>
Price: 3000 yen without tax / 3300 yen with tax
Product number: 367-LDKCD
Form: CD

<Recorded songs>
01 serial
02 √-1 (*Reading: root minus one)
03 Clothoid curve
04 meridian
05 Essentials (album ver.)
06 Night Flight
07 VIP?
08 un-gentleman
09 hunch_A (album ver.)
10 Koishi no Uta (Natsuko singing ver.)
11 Demon Hunt
12 Utsurobune
13 At the bottom

[Release tour live video archive distribution]
Solar eclipse Natsuko “Collection Pilgrimage” May 20 (Friday) LINE CUBE SHIBUYA
Viewing ticket sales period: 6/20 (Mon) 12:00 - 7/17 (Sun) 18:00
Viewing ticket sales URL: https://eplus.jp/nisshoku-st/
Viewing period: 7/9 (Sat) 20:00 - 7/17 (Sun) 23:59
Details: https://nisshoku-natsuko.com/mimesis/

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* Solar eclipse Natsuko profile *
Born May 8, 1991 in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture.
Started playing the piano at the age of 9 and writing songs at the age of 12. In the winter of his second year of high school, he started full-scale artist activities in his hometown of Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. His powerful singing voice that directly touches people's heartstrings, his meticulously crafted world of lyrics, and his composing techniques have attracted attention, and he has performed at many large-scale festivals such as "ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL" and "FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL". The 3rd full album "Anti Freeze" released in 2021 was selected as a prize-winning work at the 14th CD Shop Awards 2022. He continues his activities based on his unique play style, which expresses instruments such as guitar and bass, and sometimes even percussion parts such as drums, with a single piano. In addition to playing the piano, he often performs in a simple form with only piano and drums at his live performances. It has been transformed into a premium, extraordinary space. Strength, weakness, sharpness, and ephemerality, the piano music that runs at full speed pierces the listener's heart and provides a unique musical experience.