It's a song based on Kenji Miyazawa's novel 'Night on the Galactic Railroad… Read Full Bio ↴It's a song based on Kenji Miyazawa's novel 'Night on the Galactic Railroad', so read that and you'll know what this song is about.
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@lazerthree
Still one of the most intricately produced, and most memorable songs I’ve ever heard.
@KASHIWA_Daisuke
That was 13 years ago.
@lazerthree
@KASHIWA Daisuke OFFICIAL CHANNEL And you have continued to compose fantastic music ever since then, making several of my favorite albums of all time. I feel lucky that I can be here to hear it.
@Porque1000
@KASHIWA Daisuke OFFICIAL CHANNEL Thank you.
@sonnyobrien
@@KASHIWA_Daisukeyou know its good when people keep returning to it :)
@cato1213
My father told me its story: A long time ago in a field there lived a scorpion that ate other bugs by using its tale to catch them. Then one day he found himself cornered by a weasel. Fearing for his life, he ran but could not escape it. Suddenly, he fell into a well and, unable to climb out, began to drown. He started to pray then, saying:
”‘Oh, God. How many lives have I stolen to survive? Yet when it came my turn to be eaten by the weasel, I selfishly ran away. And for what? What a waste my life has been! If only I’d let the weasel eat me, I could have helped him live another day. God, please hear my prayer. Even if my life has been meaningless, let my death be of help to others. Burn my body so that it may become a beacon, to light the way for others as they search for true happiness.’
“The scorpion’s prayer was answered, and his body became a beautiful crimson flame that shot up into the night sky. There he burns to this day. My father was telling the truth…”
- Kenji Miyazawa, "Night on the Galactic Railroad" (1927)
@KASHIWA_Daisuke
It's a beautiful story. You may also read "The Nighthawk Star よだかの星".
@cato1213
@KASHIWA Daisuke OFFICIAL CHANNEL Thanks for the recommendation! I read it and you're correct--it is a beautiful story. I also purchased pm3 and am looking forward to listening to it. :)
@kenjicampbell3180
Favorite album of all time; the more you listen to it the more you get out of it. You start to see the scenes from the books emerge and come to life. It's literature fully realized and one of the greatest adaptations in any medium. Nothing else has ever made me feel the types of emotions this man's work has, I love everyone that is coming to listen to this album and I hope that you too get as much out of this music as I have.
@KASHIWA_Daisuke
I can move forward too, thanks to you guys.