Fujii Kaze: Tiny Desk Concerts JAPAN

Suraya Mohamed | April 12, 2024
In the corner of a busy office at the NHK Broadcasting Center in Shibuya, Tokyo, a staffer rearranged books, vinyl records and tchotchkes on a bright red shelving unit. The production crew double-checked equipment settings and made small adjustments to the lighting. Another worker added a few more posters to the tall white file cabinets. Cameras were set and microphones were ready because Fujii Kaze and his band had just rehearsed the night before. Everyone in the room - including a few of us from NPR that were there to help - was eager and excited because the very first performance for Tiny Desk Concerts JAPAN was about to start.
Popular around the world, the talented Fujii Kaze is a Japanese singer and pianist known for his sultry R&B grooves and catchy songwriting. His adventurous spirit was strong as he settled into the Tiny Desk way - a concert that's intimate, mostly acoustic and recorded without reverb, effects, in-ear monitors or wedges. During the rehearsal, the band quickly acclimated to the environment and adjusted instrument volumes to hear each other better. The end result was a beautiful 30 minute set, captured without pause and with no stops, restarts or retakes.
This video is part of the second international version of Tiny Desk, a joint venture between NPR and The Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) - the sole public media organization in Japan that is operated with the purpose of providing the latest news, education and culture both domestically and internationally. This new series will spotlight emerging and established Japanese artists with the same engaged performances, look and feel of the original Tiny Desk Concerts series.
SET LIST
"Matsuri"
"Garden"
"damn"
"Kirari"
"Michi Teyu Ku (Overflowing)"
"Shinunoga E-Wa"
MUSICIANS
Fujii Kaze: lead vocals, keys
Yaffle: keys
DURAN: guitar
Katsuya Takumi: bass
Kudo Seiya: drums
Yo-Sea: vocals
nishina: vocals
CREDITS
NHK / NHK ENTERPRISES:
Executive Producer: Shibasaki Tetsuya, Kamano Mizuho
Producer: Ozawa Hiroshi
Director: Ito Misato, Kikuchi Minako
Camera: Ishigaki Motomu
Lighting: Ichikawa Takaho
Sound: Sato Yosuke
Designer: Yamaguchi Takashi
Editor: Morozumi Yuka
NPR Music:
Audio Technical Director: Neil Tevault
Lead Video Producer: Maia Stern
Host/Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Tiny Desk Team: Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Ashley Pointer, Hazel Cills
Senior Director of Partnership Development: Gordon Synn
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
#nprmusic #tinydesk #fujiikaze

[@redwolf_media]

Wow what an experience! I get to hear your fantastic music last week on a trip to Japan, and since then, I am hooked. just WOW. Cheers from Costa Rica.

[@GaztGallery]

Omg, their music feels just like a Japanese Bosa Nova. I'm Brazilian, and that's what I feel every time i hear this special, It's just so beautiful, even though I can't understand a Single word of what they're singing 😂❤❤❤

[@sadiecantabile]

Pls check subtitles. Lyrics he writes are so amazing like a revelation from God. Especially Garden and Overflowing

[@mO-vq2tf]

Thank you for your kind words. Fujii Kaze is still young and I don't think he has yet reached the sophistication of bossa nova, but I hope that he will one day become a great artist like Tom Jobim. I dream of being blessed with the same good fortune as Ryuichi Sakamoto, who once let me record at Tom's house.

[@user-rw3rm2vr5q]

彼は既に偉大なアーティストだと思っている、初めて彼の音楽を聞いた時のショックは今でも忘れない。

[@JVKE]

truly incredible, love u

[@user-td5hj4tz9p]

風さん　幸福ですね 本当に大喜びですね JVKE愛❤が素敵すぎます😭

[@Lemon-wo7lz]

Wow!!!

[@user-xq3np5vc5n]

jvke!!!!!!!!

[@user-fz7tx6gq4p]

😮🎉🎉🎉

[@user-nk4or7vp8m]

the collaboration between you and Kaze was also truly incredible 🦋

[@nimasarraf7685]

This might be one of my favorite tiny desk concerts of all time. Just wow.

[@coxon8052]

Guys it's never too late to start listening to Fujii Kaze (typing error before)

[@luisalejandrodelacruzgonza3806]

Fujii please

[@Gencirnfb]

you mean xqc?

[@Reign14]

@@Gencirnfb LOL It's only the hair but yeah he kinda does give me Japanese XQC vibes

[@coxon8052]

@@luisalejandrodelacruzgonza3806 sorry for the mistake😂🙏🏻

[@sh-uf2lf]

何これ最高すぎる ちゃんと藤井風を聴いてきたわけではなかったんだけど、何となく見始めたら 開始5秒で釘付けになった… 子供の看病で疲れて病みそうだったけど癒された（ ; ; ）特にGarden。 ありがとう、、、

[@moonchild4277]

Garden♪が癒しの時間になって良かったです♡ お子様のご病状が良くなりますように。

[@stickydog_hopkins9860]

A twitch streamer I follow streamed this on her channel a couple weeks ago and have been a fan of this guy's music ever since. Awesome performance

[@niko-osh17]

なんだろう、風さんの曲聞くと浄化されるんだよね。 ずっと聴いていたい。

[@ruthmariellmatamoros2232]

i love this guy, really his voice is beautiful

[@coco-sl1jy]

ワールドツアーしてほしい人、手を上げて🔥🔥🔥

[@rogero8443]

Fujii Kaze is a great artist to start with. He writes his songs, he is talented, and he did it with hard work and on his own. There are a lot, a LOT of talented musicians in Japan that never get any recognition and dream to play even in random live houses in Shinjuku, So bringing Kaze-san on is truly a big NPR move. You're showing that hey, yes he made it big, but it's still not easy, it's still a struggle, so he and the whole band deserves some love from around the world. The love that went into the set is something you can tell he'd appreciate, without even knowing him. Good luck in the future to anyone else that wants to make it in music!

[@vspirit]

Well he has a great team behind him but what you said is accurate for the most part :)

[@rogero8443]

@@vspirit Oh yes, no disrespect to the team that help make him the name he has, 100%. Good correction :)

[@ayayousif1980]

He's drawing the notes in the air by his hands unconsciously, and playing the keyboard like it was nothing! Kinda of genius I am totally amazed

[@angeloscholtz5743]

Amazing!! Thank you for a great show, one of the top NPR Tiny Desk Concerts. Big fan from South Africa...

[@dexie135]

this keep popping up on my recomendation, but i didn't really care and this time i try to give it a shot, and regret why not clicked it sooner T.T

[@decarisimo865]

Better late than never😊💕

[@x3Hazel]

Chanced upon this video playing on TV in Osaka

[@kgx29]

I lived with paralysing PTSD. Basically I was borderline alive for a decade. Then one day last year I randomly stumbled upon Kaze's Love All Serve All concert on Netflix. Long story short, by listening to his amazing songs every day, Kaze's message of joy, self-love and acceptance germinated in my soul. Within a few short weeks no more PTSD. No more nightmares. No more depressive thoughts. His music hit me like a miracle freight train. btw, I keep this story on the low because, fact, nobody would believe it if I told them.

[@mO-vq2tf]

I hope that many beautiful flowers will bloom in your garden from now on. I would be happy if Japanese music can help in that regard, even if only a little.

[@shinchann889]

I believe your story. You're not the only one who says depression was cured after listening to his music.

[@xue5767]

I totally believe you! His music was invaluable in helping me get through a really rough period last year. I wish you all the love ❤

[@SS-xw8ix]

same as me

[@disneyland194]

This comment should be pinned 🥹

[@somelikeitposh]

I strongly petition to have this man perform at Coachella for 2025

[@Sangeetsadhana_sprituality]

It'd be so great right ❤🎉

[@yam1000]

YESSSSSSS!!

[@sanapomu5138]

yeah no.... he's way too good for coachella

[@charoitesphere92]

Sadly he almost never attend festival 😔 only in his early debut year that he did

[@xmrgx]

@@sanapomu5138 exactly

[@user-di6iz1gl7x]

😅音を楽しむと書いて音楽というんだよ、ってことを映像化したのがこの動画です。

[@user-kw8li4bg2j]

風くんは「誰かが、ちょっといい気分で人生を送れたりする為に､音楽🎶をやっとる様なもんなんで‥」と言う人なんです！

[@niobetcs6377]

Hope he will hold a concert in Singapore.

[@bubumumu1894]

Feeling I could live another day because of this video

[@vspirit]

Lovely. And this is why kaze does what he does :)

[@lookup9086]

「藤井のパフォーマンスに注目したNPRが本国サイトへの掲載を決定。」(音楽ナタリー4/12版)という記事を見かけました。 本家NPRが全編の掲載を決めたんですね。日本のNHKサイトでは「満ちてゆく」しか観れなかったから、本当にありがたい🙏 What a great decision ！！！Thank's NPR ！！❤🎉❤🎉❤ いつでもどこでも全編を聴ける私達はなんて幸せなんでしょう！！！

[@jeneticallyfkd]

His voice is so beautiful-it's actually taught me more about wavelengths and frequencies than my physics teacher ever did.

[@myrose0123]

What’s the physical characteristics of Kaze’s voice wavelengths and frequencies based on your observations ?

[@mO-vq2tf]

His music is tuned to 432hz instead of the standard 440hz, which gives his songs a unique warmth and beauty.

[@jeneticallyfkd]

@@myrose0123 ok my time to shine, firstly let’s talk about wavelengths. Sound, including Fujii Kaze’s marvellous voice travels in the form of waves through the air, these waves have different lengths corespondent to different pitches, when Fujii Kaze sings, his voice generates a medley of waves with varying lengths, producing a rich spectrum of tones that resonate both with our ears and souls. For example, in Matsuri, the chorus goes from a high pitch with a bright and energetic tone that perfectly reflects the celebratory theme of the song while also delving into the relaxed and conversational tone during the verses, adding a warm, gentle and intimate timbre. When the electric guitar part comes, his vocals become climactic and again change the tone. Humans making sound itself is complex interplay of airflow, vocal cord vibrations, and resonance within the vocal tract. Fujii Kaze's ability to control these factors with precision allows him to effortlessly transition between high and low pitches, creating the masterpiece we just watched. Fujii Kaze's voice exhibits a distinctive timbre, or tone quality, that is warm and resonant . Timbre is influenced by the shape of the vocal tract and the unique characteristics of the vocal cords, and Fujii Kaze's timbre evokes a sense of intimacy and emotional depth in his music. Specially seen in “Garden” according to me, the lyrics blended with the tone of his voice almost too perfectly. Anyway he’s a gem, love him. (I have a literature paper tomorrow, I will bid you guys adieu now, thank you)

[@kiko0614]

​@@jeneticallyfkdありがとうございます　Fujii Kazeを愛することが嬉しく彼を愛する人全てに感謝します

[@myrose0123]

@@jeneticallyfkd Thank u for sharing your analysis and exposition. Unfortunately, I preferred the scientific proof of view to the general overview(incl Hz , db, etc) I had already known. Anyway, thank you for your time and comment. It was fun. I love science and liberal arts. I hope some scientists will study/research about Kaze’s music based on the physics, psychophysics, quantum physics, astronomy, mathematics, etc in the future. We all recognize Fujii Kaze is the talented amazing musician. love Kaze. 🫶

[@user-lz5bw2el9m]

I am truly happy that so many people around the world have "discovered" Fujii Kaze's greatness and are praising him✨ Good music transcends language barriers. In addition, I would like to let you know that the Japanese word choice in his lyrics is very delicate and soft, as are the melody, rhythm, and harmony💖

[@viethanguyen9502]

i love you, hay tuyệt cho những ai được nghe, thật vui, nghệ

[@dym1773]

本当にこの動画全てが心地良い、嫌な事忘れられた

[@user-ky1bh8lq2t]

音楽の素晴らしさを1滴もこぼさず全て詰め込んだライブですね😌

[@phadphord]

one of my dreams finally came true: kaze performing at tiny desk

[@tristanbrothers]

I love how each of them have their own energy they bring to the group. The groove, the peace, the love, it’s all so unique and beautiful. Amazing set. I hope to see more of them.

[@user-kq7xj7np8l]

やばい、完全に中毒だ

[@user-ne3bj9kz6t]

私も

[@dym1773]

私も中毒になりました、最高のマスターピースです

[@arutan-kc5bv]

私も毎日聴いてます😂❤

[@s2happys2]

私もです🙋‍♀️

[@user-qt5qk9vm2i]

俺も

[@whitehigh2699]

He needs to do a world tour 😭

[@user-km9jt5kj2w]

I agree too!!!

[@user-zs2qc7mu6h]

We have concerts in LA and New York in May.

[@phy6geniuxYTcreations]

World tour!!!

[@delphine2412]

Yes!Yes!

[@xmrgx]

can't wait for him to come to Europe

[@maricarfeliciano3889]

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH FUJII KAZE!!

[@user-fl6jj5ob6c]

13:30えぐい 耳が幸せって初めて感じたかも

[@notacooldudewithanattitude2731]

Perfect blend of Jazz, Funk and City Pop. Edit: May I just add, those RNB/Slow Jams beats is a reminiscent of mid 2000's vibe. Thanks for the likes guys!

[@M.C.P.]

Your description is perfect. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@wavestation999]

Great way to put it 🔥

[@kato1090]

Exactly!

[@Genkaku]

Basically a blend of African American music

[@notacooldudewithanattitude2731]

@@Genkaku well you are correct sir or ma'am since Jazz, Funk and RNB is pretty much brought to us by our African American brothers and sisters. That blends well with City Pop which technically originated in Japan isn't it?

[@mitchiegabriel2770]

Why is he singing so happily? He seems to express the joy of his soul in music with his whole body.

[@kissallagui8898]

because he really wants to share that joy with listeners - that's what he just said on his Instagram. he is such a person.

[@user-ep3qo4ku3y]

He is just that kind of person.... he loves his music more than anyone else

[@mitchiegabriel2770]

@@user-ep3qo4ku3y

[@Momoko395]

You should check out his KZbin channel. You can see him playing piano and singing with much joy and free since way before his debut when he was posting from his own childhood home

[@MU-nn4yf]

kaze always being kaze

[@lillycollier7915]

He is truly an artist

[@imjuzadreamer]

Apart from Fujii Kaze being so perfect, nobody’s gonna talk about how good the musicians and backing vocals are? Nishina’s vocal really stands out a lot.

[@beatrizandera]

I have never heard of these people before and I didn't have a clue why YT kept pushing this video on my recommended for weeks. Bro... I've finally gave it a shot and now I know, this is heavenly! Props to the singer and the band, they're all amazing

[@beatrizandera]

Oh. I know the last song, that explains a lot 😅

[@Normannorman123]

@@beatrizandera Good job YT kept pushing you. Glad you liked it!

[@aiaiaiyourlittlebutterfly.mp4]

IT'S FUJII KAZE THE GUY

[@sophiec3592]

Same! Been putting it on replay for week now. 🥰

[@mahshid9562]

Fujii Kaze himself is a work of art.

[@RomyIlano]

what a cutie!

[@MiremireMcFly]

I love you❤

[@ffbc_2023]

If America had John Lennon, Japan has Fuji Kaze. A wise man once said

[@tagacale1733]

dude's vibe is like sakura flowers blowing in the wind on a nice sunny April skies.

[@user-vc7ng8tp6g]

I love your comment. Beautiful like his song

[@Mikaela_Westmt]

So true! Was that pun intended?? You do know that his first name Kaze means wind, right?

[@Normannorman123]

So easy to visualize. Beautifully described.

[@leafykaze]

it's crazy you say this because his name (kaze) literally means wind

[@moonchild4277]

I'm Japanese,Your comment is great!!!!!!!💖✨

[@SKSK-vm3lk]

❤Fujii kaze said❤”Please never buy ridiculously expensive tickets. Please save your precious money or use it for other useful things. PEACE🙏🙏🙏“ Lets respect his feelings!!

[@b.k.6823]

Kirariのアレンジ最高すぎんか

[@sweeeemoonlight1]

the best japanese musician

[@jeneticallyfkd]

I can’t stop coming back to this every day

[@disneyland194]

Me too 😭

[@AlienGST]

I just discover my favorite new artist!

[@mkgk6325]

congrats🎉

[@uwalani]

yay!! welcome :D

[@sopainstantanea4887]

He's amazing!! You'll not be disappointed!

[@honeyxdew]

15:04 on is just pure perfection - beautiful guitar, fuji kaze casually playing one of the best solos on the keys without looking, synth keys' smoothness in the background, beautiful drum rhythms

[@Patchata_Fiat]

Soooooooo Gooddddddddddddddddd This guy so amazing !!!!

[@amelstrange]

I’m a musician and a long time fan. I was very delighted when I find out about this, and Matsuri was so good that I immediately grabbed my bass mid-song to play along. To my surprise I sounded off-key. It was then I found out that Fujii Kaze and his music team used the 432hz tuning- not the usual 440hz used by most popular music. Not gonna go into the rocket sciencey spiritual stuff but this is also why the songs hits different. It is said that 432hz is the natural frequency of the earth, and it directly corresponds to the human body, mind and soul. It is the natural healing frequency. I’m not someone who is into this kind of metaphysical theories, but after this performance, I’m a believer. Well done to Fujii Kaze and the NPR team and excuse my long-winded rambling. Love from Australia 🥰

[@yellow3357]

あなたの音楽も応援しております♬

[@season3555]

I've heard he's a stickler for pitch (Hz).

[@hazelthree_2321]

Well, Kaze intentionally tuned Matsuri in 432hz for healing! 🥰

[@manyfungus]

I think many of his songs are tuned to 432hz

[@intoiteve]

I’ve never known about the tuning even though I’ve tried to cover his song 🙈 that’s why it’s pleasant to hear 😊 thank you for your comment and mentioning about it. I learned something new today

[@Veeskee_Mat]

Fuji Kaze is such an amazing artist, not only is his song Shinunoga E-Wa good but he has so many other good songs from his other album like Love All Serve All and they have such a nice tone, message, and just sound great it's impossible to not love his music. I started really listening to his music in the beginning of April 2024 and I've fallen in love with everything he has to offer.

[@kiko0614]

🍃デビューアルバム🍃HELP EVER HURT NEVR…も、とっても素晴らしいです‥お勧めします

[@Veeskee_Mat]

@@kiko0614 Yes! My favorites are SAYONARA Baby and 罪の香り (Tsumi no Kaori)

[@moonamigi]

His voice is amazing, his style is amazing, his music is amazing, and he's so joyful! AND he composes/plays an instrument for his music too?! I'm more obsessed

[@user-hy2li7gi2w]

彼は 作詞作曲と 英訳も自分で、すべてやってます。 小さい頃からやってる ピアノは、家にあった電子ピアノをヘッドホンをつけて、好きな時間にいつでも弾いていたので、気付けば打鍵が 凄く強くなっていたそうです。 だから ピアニストとして上手なだけでなく、ジャージーで超絶技巧で、ピアノを見なくても 弾けるようになったらしいです！ 他に サックスも吹けて これも最高ですよ！ ぜひ！KZbinで検索を❣️

[@lordbotato7175]

This has to be one of the best tiny desks ever recorded, and I watched a LOT of them haha

[@kylie-er6el]

he makes me want to learn Japanese just to understand his lyrics as he is singing

[@anieslu]

He writes English lyrics by himself, and very beautiful too.

[@sethborchardt2852]

One of the most transcedent music experiences I've had in a while

[@ThatGuyyy1]

Same 😦

[@user-fz7tx6gq4p]

Ｉ think so,too!

[@gabech2789]

Good music is good music 🎶

[@Chriscka]

Exactly! 🤩 I feel the same!❤

[@456yukon]

hes just a visionary

[@user-sp3qj4bl3f]

I like the scene from the time when Kaze covers his face with his hands at the song "I'd rather die" His fake is attractive feel sweet and sad.🥹 My poor English may not be understood.😅

[@-_-manar137._.]

It's unfair that he's not an international artist more than he is

[@kgx29]

maybe it's only a matter of time

[@user-kl5ru2sz7x]

ありがとう この動画をたまたま見つけた私はとても運がいい❤

[@decarisimo865]

わかる方多いかもだけど…これ少しだけ観ようと思って開いちゃうと絶対最後まで釘付けになっちゃう。何回観ても！😂

[@user-nz5le8zv3n]

あっという間の30分弱

[@Taera75]

Agree

[@user-jn4gf7pp7e]

Me, too.～！！！！!

[@user-fz7tx6gq4p]

me、 too❤ 脳内ドーパミンが満ちてきて🍀🍀🍀 Kazeの音楽を聴くだけで、幸せに満ちてゆく🎉

[@fyufgqt4125tyoiu]

俺はオフライン保存して毎日車で聴いたりイヤホンで聴いたり😂

[@user-uq6ey5hc9c]

FujiiKaze's live performance is amazing!Let's all go to Japan for the summer Nissan Stadium Live!Let's dance MATSURI

[@reinatadaishi3817]

この動画に出会ってから、毎日聴いている。中断されず聴くためにKZbinプレミアムにしようか迷っている。

[@user-vc3mq5jc6m]

使い始めたら快適すぎて元には戻れない KZbin Musicのサブスクも使えるからそんなに損はないと思う

[@user-lovetaki]

@@user-vc3mq5jc6m課金したらダウンロードして外で見れたりする？

[@Franex2015]

I just discover my favorite new artist

[@mare-aura]

His performance comes out naturally. Like he didn't try to impress the audience. He's just having fun with his friends. And then it is unexpectedly amazing!

[@hadassaoliveiraaaa]

KZbin recommended this video to me and I just discovered a band with incredible artists!! :) Just loved them! ps: And I don´t understand Japanese! :)

[@komako1203]

こんにちわ、彼は自分で何ヵ国の字幕をつけていますのでクリックしてみて下さい。

[@ethanmon1533]

Matsuri is just a perfect feel-good song

[@cathy320]

I just discovered him yesterday when this was recommended to me and here I am again rewatching him. He is amazingly talented and radiates so much love and happiness. Best luck to him!

[@mkgk6325]

We love messages like this because everyone knows how fortunate you are. Please listen to his other songs and introduce Fujii Kaze to others. Let's expand the happy and peaceful world his music brings.

[@anishrao2610]

Today I discovered Fuji Kaze

[@carterhan3414]

(2) thanks to a friend

[@sadiecantabile]

Check out his KZbin channel. It is filled with awesome music.

[@mayumayu9370]

Your lucky day 🎉

[@user-yn2cl2ge2w]

おめでとう❤ーー👍✨✨✨

[@yoshikoyamada7805]

congrats 👏

[@user-jv4gl1fz7u]

I've never experienced such a heartwarming live performance like this！The more I listen to Kaze's singing voice, the happier I feel！Love and happiness are overflowing！

[@user-kc9nh2me6n]

上手い❗風さんの言葉が随所に盛り込まれている‼️

[@jimmycastro2707]

Having Johnny Depp as lead guitarist is Wild

[@derrickneil]

I don't know how many times I've looked at this since the first time! A truly talented young man who makes me feel like a citizen of Earth. Living proof that good music transcends all geographic, cultural and racial barriers.

[@user-nx7ph6sw5i]

that's right❤

[@kansha1714]

He always talk to people ‘We are sisters, brothers of this universe.’ So I am very elderly sister.❤

[@J3unG]

Yeh...you're kind of a racist, bro. They're great because they care about what they're doing. America isn't the only place good art exists which is the basis of your pronouncement on cultural barriers.

[@user-sk3ep2iz6i]

顔面普通にかっこよすぎんか！？？？？ それよか自然で楽しんでるところが最高に最高に最高にがっごいいいいいィィ🔥

[@mollylara6554]

Please put this performance on vinyl pleaseeeeee

[@kazuyayamada1321]

He already released some LP I'm not sure how do you get it from abroad though.

[@lunaboi2838]

i watched this for the first time a few days ago, didn´t know the artist before. since then, i must have watched it a hundred times. most of all i loved "garden", what a beautiful song - and especially this version

[@lunaboi2838]

come to brazil, Fuji!

[@mO-vq2tf]

It's wonderful to have Japanese music playing in your garden. I hope he will make beautiful music like Tom Jobim.

[@gidz23]

If y’all don’t know, Yo-sea (guy with beanie) is also a great Japanese artist

[@samtyler6838]

yo-sea moonlight

[@user-uk2ur3df1f]

私も　ムーンライト大好き❤

[@sisterbabs7592]

😢😢😢 i just know him today, SO GOOD!!!!!!

[@mayumayu9370]

The luckiest day 🎉

[@molegweak9570]

I love it every time he performs Garden!

[@mO-vq2tf]

He sings about the garden that we all have in our hearts, a garden that changes landscape again and again as our lives change. Unfortunately, some of the song's subtlety is lost in the English translation, but it's still a beautiful song that captures the Japanese sensibility.

[@blackcircles3833]

He is the most down to earth musician that I ever seen. I'm sure he will even more successful. What an loving amazing man he is:)

[@Steve_Namanaka]

かれこれ４年ぐらい藤井風を追ってきてるけど、このライブは特に歌唱力が神懸かってる

[@quake6283]

わかる 低音も高音もよくでてるし、特に低音の声がなんか重低音みたいにこうなんていうの 心臓まで来た

[@user-bc5lz4po1b]

まじで間違いない

[@bigbaby1135]

アジアツアーから更にレベルアップした感じがしますよね

[@mkgk6325]

常にbetter version にupdate されてますね😊間違いない👍

[@Say-su6qy]

すべてが最高。후지이풍씨 사랑해 ❤️

[@superspartan243]

Nishina's voice is so angelic too. ❣ I didn't know she was also a solo artist.

[@diayey]

Broooo not only Fujii Kaze, we also have Nishina too in one frame. So amazing😭😭😭

[@TimDFSmart]

when is he coming to U.S. for tour? my god he is talented. he also just sparks happiness. I hope only the best for himn

[@sadiecantabile]

He is going to hold concerts in LA and NY on May and July. Tickets were sold out within minutes. But resale tickets might be available .

[@janicelaigue6201]

June 2 and 3 for NYC. Late May in LA.

[@janicelaigue6201]

@@sadiecantabileTix are very expensive!!! But I can’t miss him .

[@lindahill3444]

He is not only talented, but an amazing human and only 26 years old❤

[@Momoko395]

@@janicelaigue6201assume you are going 😆👏💕I am going to New York for June 2nd one !! Too exciting 💓

[@user-qw9kx5mv9r]

Fujii's live singing has the same impact as seeing a real Picasso painting.

[@akowalz]

The mixing on this is amazing. You can hear every part so so clearly. Each listen you can focus on something different. I wish the studio versions matched this!

[@hyw2173]

just discovered this and am so in love with this music! bravo and thank you from Hong Kong

[@mashpotatoesaksk]

I went to his SEOUL concert last year. I always remember his saying “promise me, be always happy💗” I’m very glad to watch his enjoying tiny concert. He looks very very happy too. Love you kaze 🌬️

[@sadiecantabile]

You are so lucky. I’m jealous! Enjoy his music and be happy.

[@mashpotatoesaksk]

@@sadiecantabile happy together with his music💗💗

[@HanaHana-rd3nr]

藤井風さんの大ファンの韓国人です。幸せそうに歌っている彼の姿が見れて、それから歌声が美しすぎて、涙が出ちゃうほど感激しています。彼のファンでそして日本語を勉強して歌詞の意味も分かって良かったです。ぜひ 韓国にいらしゃってください❤

[@user-vk5ic2cu8d]

去年のアジアツアーで韓国に来てたよね。また来るといいね👍

[@HanaHana-rd3nr]

​@@user-vk5ic2cu8d行けなくて悔しくて😢またいらっしゃって欲しいです😅 血が出るほど手に入るのが大変な血(チ)ケッティング(韓国の若者言葉です)だったらしいです😮

[@chihiromieko]

日本の日産スタジアムLIVEにも来てくださいね〜😊

[@botpkatsu4320]

いつかライブ見れるとええな。

[@go6800]

꼭 다시 내한했음 좋겠네요😢

[@shinchann889]

Although I know tiny desk viewers are cultured bunch, I would like to thank NPR for giving the world a perspective of Japan by featuring　an artist not related to anime, samurai or godzilla.

[@zeitgeistx5239]

What do you expect white people? They are not Japanese, nor do they understand Japan and the context of the lives of the people living in Japan. The human race lacks the basic ability of empathy and seeing the perspectives of others. Thus we will always rely on stereotypes and cliches. But at least the popular image of Japan has turned from negative in the 80s/90s to positive with the advent of KZbin and social media.

[@redwolf_media]

Cheers to that!

[@Running4Daze]

Listened to his song Workin’ Hard all workweek to keep me motivated, n just had to rewatch this video on the weekend. Really enjoy his music message n vibe, and hoping he keeps at making such beautiful musical art. Happy to join his fanbase. Thanks NPR for introducing many of us to Fujii Kaze :)❤

[@wonchan4541]

In his music there are no boundaries of country, gender or race, just love.

[@user-pz5fk2ot7y]

I think so!

[@shirotan5373]

ほんとにそう🥰

[@user-be9pq9hv9r]

Exactly💚

[@AutBelli]

No hate, just confused. What does this mean to you?

[@Jordan-xg4pn]

@@AutBelli What are you confused about so we can educate you?

[@user-zo6jx7od9d]

こんなに有意義な時間をくれる30分を僕は知らない

[@liuzh1han]

まさに幸せ

[@pnutswaggy9198]

Pretty Fire, last song was super fire. Def recommend if you like R&B, Soul, Funk

[@user-ol8id2oy9v]

日本の小さな田舎の町で、風さんの上質な音楽を世界中の人と一緒に楽しんでいるような気分になるって凄いことですよね😍

[@user-mj9th1su7d]

私も地方人。でも世界中の人と繋がってる🌏地球は丸かった😛

[@user-ol8id2oy9v]

仲の良い友人は誰も風くんの音楽にハマってくれないけど、コメント欄には風くんへの愛が満ち溢れてる人ばかりなので、いいねボタン押すのが毎日の日課です😊

[@user-kw8li4bg2j]

いつか‥本当の風くんの良さが‥きっと分かる時が来る事を信じましょう！🎵

[@user-ds1et9uh5f]

岡山の田舎に咲いた至宝ｗｗｗ

[@quangangnguyen6032]

Understand:0% Positive Energy: 100000%

[@user-ok8rp3cc7c]

😅😊😊😊❤

[@samtyler6838]

feeling it tho

[@moonchild4277]

it's good!! but please turn on captions then

[@samtyler6838]

@@moonchild4277 i even feel the spirit each time listening to his songs without attention to lyrics

[@moonchild4277]

@@samtyler6838 that's great ♡

[@KikiPochita]

One of the best tiny desk

[@yoshikoyamada7805]

sure is !

[@zacharydeguzman7377]

On god

[@Tony_Kaku]

Never heard of this band before but hope he tours near me in the US!

[@Momoko395]

He will do his first US concerts in LA and New York at end of may and beg of June. Tickets are still available from resale sites which is very expensive but it may goes down ?

[@Tony_Kaku]

@@Momoko395 I live in the middle of LA and NY but I'd make the trip to NY. Im not surprised tickets sold out. Hopefully that means they tour more states since a lot of people want to see them perform live.

[@Mikaela_Westmt]

Fujii Kaze is not a band. Kaze, which means "wind" in Japanese, is his first name, and this is his supporting band for this live concert😘

[@Tony_Kaku]

@@Mikaela_Westmt Ah, thank you for the correction! You need to go to his next concert with me so I dont make anymore mistakes 🤭

[@ChelleMT]

What an artist! His voice reaches my soul ❤ everyone did such a good job and were truly in sync. Imma come back to this whenever i need some healing 🙌🏻

[@stinkerdinkers]

Never heard of Fujii Kaze until NPR posted this. This is awesome!!!!!! Much love from Philadelphia

[@user-mk9rk6wi6y]

歌詞が素晴らしいので、ぜひ彼のPVを見てください。全て英語の字幕が付いています。

[@llukenathan]

Honestly one of the best NPR ever next only to Mac Miller and Anderson Paak! This truly shows the talent of Fujii Kaze. Loving him more and more!!!

[@user_mgjpjpbugw]

満ちていく、あったかいよ。

[@ianlulu]

current king of jpop/rnb