Mori wa Ikiteiru "Good Night" CD

The two classic albums by “Mori wa Ikiteiru,” a band that held an incomparable presence in the 2010s Tokyo indie scene, are reborn through new mixes by the members themselves!

Following the band's dissolution, frontman Takuro Okada—who has garnered immense acclaim as a producer, arranger, and mix engineer—has poured his passion, experience, and sensibilities cultivated over more than a decade into these supreme soundscapes!

Mori wa Ikiteiru was a band highly regarded for their unique fusion of diverse musical elements such as folk, psychedelia, jazz, and chamber pop, coupled with delicate Japanese-language songwriting and rich ensembles. Although their active period was brief, they maintained a one-of-a-kind presence in the 2010s Tokyo indie scene, and their two remaining albums, "Mori wa Ikiteiru" (2013) and "Good Night" (2014), continue to be supported by many listeners today.

Since the band's split in 2015, the members have pursued individual paths, while frontman Takuro Okada has continued to explore his own sonic expression through solo work and by contributing to numerous projects as a producer, arranger, and mix engineer. In creating these new mixes, he has applied his current perspective gained through that experience to update the sound into a more three-dimensional, deep soundscape, all while preserving the atmosphere and the charm of the original performances.

This reissue, realized after more than a decade, serves as a signpost connecting the music of Mori wa Ikiteiru to current listeners. Whether you have known these works since they were first released or are encountering this sound for the first time, this fresh, vibrant music is sure to resonate with a new generation.