Her talent is widely recognized in Asian countries as well. Her album in Mandarin, "I'll Fall in Love," released in Taiwan in 2005, debuted at No. 1 on the Taiwanese charts. In 2007, she was invited to attend the 9th Asian Art Festival in China. She continues to enjoy remarkable success both in Japan and overseas.
In Japan, she produced the album "Baby's Breath" in 2007 and "My Pure Melody" in 2008. She wrote the lyrics and music to all the songs on the albums, displaying her talent not only as a singer but also as a songwriter and producer.
In August of 2009, her albums released in the 80's were remastered and reissued, and 13 of the albums made the top 100 on the Oricon Album Charts, a Japanese version of the Billboard Charts. This splendid achievement ties the all-time record for the most albums to reach the top 100 simultaneously for any Japanese artist, and breaks the 20-year standing female artist record.
She will appear as a guest vocal on "Esprit De Four," an album by the contemporary jazz super group Fourplay's album to be released worldwide on September 18, 2012.
Apart from her successful singing career, Seiko Matsuda has starred in numerous motion pictures and TV dramas.
In December 2005, she starred in Nippon Television Network's special TV drama "Tatta hitotsu no takaramono" ("The One and Only"), which won the Asian Television Award, also known as the "Asian Emmy Award," for Best Single Drama or Telemovie Programme. The drama was aired in October 2004 and earned an exceptional rating for a television program.
In 2007, she received the Spotlight Award at the internationally acclaimed Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2007. Furthermore, in the live-action motion picture "Hotaru no Haka" ("Grave of the Fireflies"), released in 2008, she gave a warm and compassionate performance as a mother of two children, and won the Jury's Special Award at the 18th Japan Movie Critics Award.
In 2010, she made a guest appearance on "Bones," one of Fox Broadcasting Company's popular television dramas.
In 2012, she was given the rare opportunity to appear as two separate characters on "Taira no Kiyomori," a year-long Japanese period drama by Japan's national broadcasting station NHK. She demonstrated yet another facet of her talent and received wonderful reviews.
She has also appeared in various TV commercials, including ones for cosmetics, hair and beverage products, which have attracted a lot of public attention.
As a singer and as an actress, her further successes are much anticipated not only in Japan, but also around the world.
Throughout her music, film, TV dramas and commercials: Seiko Matsuda is an ever evolving, versatile artist who is always willing to accept challenges of any variety.
Good For You
Seiko Lyrics
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真っ直ぐ瞳見つめ
そっと右手を差し出したの
あなたに
驚いて戸惑ってるあなたの前で
溢れる涙こらえ
「さよなら」とつぶやく
Thank you for these memories
過ごした素敵な時間は
That's my precious things
今でも愛してるわ
ずっと変わらないでしょう
だけど何かがすれ違って
しまった
何度も頑張ろうと努力したけど
離れた心の距離
埋められなかったの
Thank you for these memories
忘れはしないわ
あなたは私の心に
That's my precious things
Thank you for these memories
あなたに出逢えて
過ごした素敵な時間は
That's my precious things
Thank you for these memories
Thank you for these memories
I love you forever and ever
Thank you for these memories
忘れはしないわ
あなたは私の心に
That's my precious things
Seiko's song "Good for You" is a ballad that talks about the pain of a failed relationship but also expresses gratitude for the good moments that were shared. The song expresses the struggle of trying to move forward from a relationship that has ended but also laments the fact that despite the efforts made to fix things, something was lost along the way. The chorus of the song, "Thank you for these memories", highlights the beauty of the memories that were shared and how they continue to hold a special place in the heart of the singer.
The lyrics of the song reflect the emotions of someone who has loved deeply and has now been left to deal with the aftermath of a failed relationship. The opening lines of the song, "Take courage, look straight into my eyes, and gently reach out your right hand to me," reflect the singer's attempt to reconnect with the person they once loved. The lines that follow, "You stand surprised and confused, holding back tears, murmuring goodbye," show the struggle of both people involved to let go but also highlights the power of the memories that they will cherish always.
Overall, "Good for You" is a poignant song that beautifully expresses the pain, confusion, and gratitude that come with the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
勇気を振り絞って
Summoning courage
真っ直ぐ瞳見つめ
Staring straight into your eyes
そっと右手を差し出したの
Quietly extending my right hand
あなたに
To you
驚いて戸惑ってるあなたの前で
In front of you, who is surprised and bewildered
溢れる涙こらえ
Holding back overflowing tears
「さよなら」とつぶやく
Whispering 'goodbye'
Thank you for these memories
Expressing gratitude for the memories
あなたに出逢えて
Thankful for meeting you
過ごした素敵な時間は
The wonderful time spent together
That's my precious things
Valuable treasure
今でも愛してるわ
Still loving you
ずっと変わらないでしょう
Will never change
だけど何かがすれ違って
But something passed us by
しまった
Unfortunate
何度も頑張ろうと努力したけど
Repeatedly tried and made an effort
離れた心の距離
The distance between our hearts grew
埋められなかったの
Could not be filled
忘れはしないわ
Will not forget
あなたは私の心に
You reside in my heart
Thank you for these memories
Expressing gratitude for the memories
I love you forever and ever
Declaring eternal love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Matsuda Seiko
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
derek fox
Great video, I personally think Seiko is the number one watch brand in the world. It covers all points, from low budget to high end pieces. The price point is unmatched.
S6N 6F G6D
indeed. and i'm quite happy that they don't really sell super "cheap" watches for under €100 like Casio does.
so you just always know you spend more than a €100 for a Seiko.
what surprises me is that they do sell wall clocks for only €30. While Seiko also sells cheaper budget watches under the name brand "Lorus". So people won't associate Seiko for making cheap budget watches. Which can harm their reputation. Like with Casio. You can own a Casio watch for over €100+ and people be like "oh it's a Casio it's nothing worth its probably only worth €35 or something. They don't want that to be the case with Seiko which is actually more known for good quality for an affordable price.
Hackerb2201S
@S6N 6F G6D so what your saying is seiko has good brand awareness than compared to casio. Though casio watches have extreme precision with automatic time setting, they're quite cheap
S6N 6F G6D
@Hackerb2201S well Casio watches are great. But Seiko is like. If you want "Seiko". You better pay more than a 100. Casio is also known for making calculators for a cheap price. If Seiko would make calculators. They would release it under budget name brand Lorus. So no one would associate Seiko as the brand that makes cheap calculators. That could harm their name and reputation. So basically you pay for a name. So my point is. If you own an expensive Casio watch. People might think it's cheap because it says Casio. That also makes cheap calculators. And cheap watches. Seiko doesn't want to release really affordable watches under the name Seiko. So the brand Seiko stays associated with making quality watches for a "decent" price. If they want to release cheaper budget watches for a very affordable price. (Under 100) Seiko releases them under brand name Lorus.
Tigertim76
I absolutely love Seiko. I’m lucky to own Rolex, Omega, Tag and JLC. But my Seiko Samurai and Presage share the majority of my wrist time. Both +5 secs a day, within or exceeding most of the above, with similar levels of quality for a fraction of the price and bags more character. I always try and educate my friends about the value of Seiko and their importance to the horological world! A watch to suit every budget, whether quartz or mechanical. Grand Seiko will be my next purchase, absolute quality which is a cut way above all the Swiss watches mentioned above, on a par with AP and Patek, again for the fraction of the price but with characterful dials. The best watch company in the world for me!!!
Chrono24
Probably the most beloved watch brand in the world for all the reasons you mentioned! We actually just returned from Tokyo, so stay tuned for a Seiko video or two in the near future 😀
Nextor man
Seiko Turtle Padi. Got in a blue and red nato strap and is one of my favourites from my collection. I recently ordered a Seiko Samurai moded by Marc (from Long island Watch) with the Great Wave of Kanagawa lume dial.
Steve Fox
My Willard is my favourite Seiko, gets most wrist time in my collection ( more than my sm300) , even considering getting the green Willard too. Good video thank you 👍🏻👍🏻
rema_style
For me 500-1000$ Seiko and Hamilton, 200-500$ Orient. I started with this 3 and still like them.
Foozle 1up
I recently got my first seiko SRPG65K1. Guccimaze Limited edition 463/1500. not the best looking seiko out there but it gives me NFS vibes and i am actually really proud of my first piece