Ue o Muite Aruko 上を向いて歩こう

[pinnkbet]

this is one of the best covers i heard so far. your voice and playing the piano makes me tear up when i think of my relatives also.

[dagatagad]

That was way sweet, Señorita Shigihara, Now for Miagete Goran Yoru No Hoshi Wo. :D

[moonstone0714]

日本語の歌を、もっとたくさんお願いします。

心が震えました。

涙が出ました。

最高です！！

[l0rdaeon]

now i miss my girl in japan because of this song...

あなたのパフォーマンスは、私の心に触れる

hontouni arigatou...

mo ganbatte kudasai ne?

[TheFoxMau]

Thank you for making this video, Singing Sunflower. It'll forever be in my favorites.

[Walkalonedrifter]

you're beautiful!! :)

[Mediumchild]

Okay I have checked out all the other versions. You have the most beautiful one :)

[Mediumchild]

We just got handed this song in Japanese class and were told to look it up, I was going to do it anyway, this is the first version I have seen and it's <3

[amrlfz92]

che'nelle sing this

[Monscent]

so nice

[grantmcasey]

this is your best video by FAR (:

[NuRaLuLu]

X:::::}

[aqua251192]

words cannot begin to describe...soul-touching

[soniagallo]

beautiful voice



[rogernz11]

wow.beutiful voice & good playing.good luck with your music

[cloudld]

I was never sure why the original artist sang this song in such an upbeat tempo.

[dwneylonsr]

Kyu would be smiling at this. Very beautiful.

[WantedAWii]

Seriously I wish I could buy this.... Like a cd, .wav format or just a mp3 atleast!

[kenshin80012]

すごい〜〜〜 

[keviouk]

By the simple power of your voice, your spread peace everywhere.

Bad feelings become sweetness, coldness becomes warmth, anger becomes love, violence is million miles away.

For sure, you have a magic voice. I've never heard such amazing vocals, you're unique on earth :)

Greetings from Belgium xxx

[kingi0]

Seems like you're tense in the shoulders for some reason. Great singing overall though.

[xhellokitty89x]

You remind me of Kokia....This song is so beautifully sang...

[pacojonesjalas]

This song relaxed me in this stressed day. Thanks Laura. I love your voice. Greetings from Mexico.

[spellbunny]

I like how you kept a ilttle bit of the enka sounding twang at the beginning :)

[animezirow]

This was delicate and beautiful. My day has been made. Thank you so much!

[MrGeorgeir]

You dont have you table on this video!!

[Skrotislol]

Every time I go to karaoke, I must sing this song at least once. It's an odd tradition that started way back at University in 2005 :P.

[IamShibuya]

you should do a studio version and put it on itune, I would totally buy it! :)

[mundane1]

nakitakunai........

[matthewz07]

i love the cuteness.. its in my i pod now !! thanks laura..

[ShadowMantis702]

Despite the upbeat tone in the original song, the lyrics to it are actually pretty sad. Your version is a great reflection of that! Very well done!!

[Jyagos1]

@ShadowMantis702 Are you referring to the Japanese version or American?

[ShadowMantis702]

@Jyagos1 The original Japanese version

[629silent]

got to pray for our relatives in japan because they are facing a typhoon.

[papadrugio]

I heard Sukiyaki for the first time today, so I searched under the proper name. Imagine my delight to find a version by the Singing Sunflower. :D

This is really, really beautiful, Laura. Thanks for sharing.

[ilsoluin]

honestly, I think people dislike videos like this just to be the only one (or few) to dislike it. stop it.

[Alexanderkermani]

I lived in Japan for almost three years, and I'm getting old now, but I can clearly remember the people. Back then, I was a corpsman for the Marine Corps. My command asked me if I wanted to go to Japan, and I said, "No." So they sent me... Serenity, intellect, sensitivity, these are all qualities that your people possess in greater abaundance than is to be found anywhere else on earth, and I've been around enough to know. I'm sorry for your loss, Ms. Shigihara. We all lost that day.

-Alexander

[Slaushster]

日本人でしょうか？それより旨すぎですよ

[dreiko22666]

te amo!!!!!



[nestygunner]

When you speak and sing... It give me peace.. :)

[Pokemonemberiot]

The one who dislikes it doesn't care=( 

Must be a zombie 0_o

[Kyzra]

Love it, shigi-san!  -TRUEfoe

[elyusai1]

I think I heard that song before. What's the original English title of that song- anyone?

[supershigi]

@elyusai1 The English version is called "Sukiyaki," but the original version of this song is actually the Japanese one.

[elyusai1]

@supershigi Ah, ok. Thanks Laura! I like your cover version. Really soothing to the soul. ^0^

[ninjakirbyisninja]

(o^_^)b Kirby gives this a thumbs up.

[nancydrewtimeless]

amazing...amazing ....amazing

[sniffles117]

i need to listen to this everyday!!

[meekwife]

OMG, you have great voice , very sweet .Pray for all your relatives

[meekwife]

OMG, you have great voice , very sweet .Pray for all your relatives

[WWiltraut]

Just beautiful. Thanks so much!

[WWiltraut]

Just beautiful. Thanks so much!

[WWiltraut]

Juts beautiful. Thanks so much!

[AlboEcoSkit]

Love your rendition of this classic... You gave it a more subdued and fragile character appropriate for this tragedy. You should sell this as an MP3 on your website where proceeds go to the relief effort! I'd buy it.

[Toshichan1946]

Hi Laura. Thank you for your beautiful song. Japanese are encouraged and healed very much by your gentle voice.

[cloudld]

Very sweet!

[snatsuki]

very beautiful... i remember hearing this song in Sukoshi Ga ongaeshi ga dekita kana (if i weren't wrong).. really touching song...

[stemochi]

Thank you, Laura, for this beautiful piece of love and inspiration!

Let's all PRAY for Japan!!

[TheSoothsayer123]

To everyone who is reading this, please spend even a minute to pray for the lost one’s in the earthquake especially Laura’s relatives and friends. Your prayers would really make a difference. Even the most silent and shortest prayer would be heard. And Laura, don’t worry, God would do something about it. God kept them safe within his mighty hands and you would see them soon. So cheer up! Give all those worries and sorrows to Jesus because I’m pretty sure that they are safe. God Bless You!

[Nouseeker]

@TheSoothsayer123 what an inconsequent comment

[riverajn]

@TheSoothsayer123 Added irony. The original singer of this song, Sakamoto Kyu, died tragically in an airplane crash.

[YuliaGM]

I couldn't understand the words, but it was so beautiful melodically that I was really moved. My heart goes out to Japan.

Thank you for sharing...

[rekcahdam]

Very Beautiful song. Its incredible that you have the strength to encourage those in japan in a time like this. I haven't heard from my friends in japan but this gave me hope. Thanks Laura!

[rpglover101]

Rise up, Japan. o/.

[g5arastradero]

My friend sent me this link and I listened to MUSIC first time after the earthquake. Even during the black out, I had plenty time to pick up one of my favorite music in my iPod but hesitated to do so. I was afraid of being sort of offended by the tune.

But your song does not. Thank you, Laura,

[islandboy40]

Great cover of a classic song! Beautiful voice as always. 

[chirauranow]

ご親戚全員と、早く連絡が取れる良いですね。 You'll soon get in touch with all your relatives, I hope.

[ladyM1935]

part 2:

Remembering those happy autumn days

But tonight I'm all alone

Sadness is in the shadow of the stars

Sadness is in the shadow of the moon

I look up when I walk

So the tears won't fall

Though my heart is filled with sorrow

For tonight I'm all alone

[ladyM1935]

English translation part 1: I look up when I walk So the tears won't fall Remembering those happy spring days But tonight I'm all alone I look up when I walk Counting the stars with tearful eyes Remembering those happy summer days But tonight I'm all alone Happiness lies beyond the clouds Happiness lies above the sky I look up when I walk So the tears won't fall Though my heart is filled with sorrow For tonight I'm all alone (whistling)

[DenAftar]

there is a part make me cool lady...lovely song

[TotallyUncool]

Very nice!

[GordonFreemanD40]

don't worry, Laura, your relatives may be awaiting evacuation to Canada. I'll be watching the CTV news for that

[CyberKlown28]

<3

[Lakina00]

I hope everyone is safe and you are reunited soon.

[repptorr]

i hope you find your relatives alive and happy

[andrewr92798]

I'm so sorry to hear that your relatives are missing. They're in my prayers.

[spellbunny]

Lovely! very touching video and song :)

[raysoulhale]

What a beautiful cover. I nearly cried when I researched into the lyrics.

[shedininja001]

i've been wanting to find this song for ages! thanks!

[Bashytunes]

Super pretty song. I hope all is well with your relatives! I've been worried about friends in Japan also :(

[NotExplosive]

Amazing.

[Merlandese]

Beautiful, Shigi.

[Reminiscable]

Is very good. Nice ending.

[debsylvania]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and those you hold dear. I loved listening to this song. I wish I had an English translation of the title. If you see this, I wonder if you could give one?

[phubans]

That was absolutely beautiful, Laura :'[

[AngelLich]

Ahh...I feel my fears easing a bit. It's so peaceful...thank you, Laura-san!

[dreamtwister2k]

From the bottom of my heart I wish all your relatives are safe.

[opaldragon75]

very beautiful song! I wish my brain would let me learn Japanese; but it is broken so it can't.

very beautiful voice too - I can't forget about that!

[CyanideXCloud]

Oh, and you English speakers out there might better know this song as "Sukiyaki".

[Reminiscable]

@CyanideXCloud Thanks :)

[CyanideXCloud]

To all whom give their prayers: "One pair of hand working does more than a million pairs of hands praying".

Also, beautiful song, and I hope that your relatives are ok. :)

[frifri99]

I'm sorry to hear about your family Laura. :(

[Malir2]

Very beautiful song, I hope you hear from your relatives soon.

[bmanrulz828]

Not only so I feel for you and prey that everyone in japan is helped, but I am amazed at even when it is a different language you can make a pretty much emotionless man (me) cry

[aaaokay]

Beautiful song beautifully sung My prayers go out to you and your family and all the people suffering in Japan.

[Rubianes1]

Very tragic, Laura, I'm so sorry to hear that but don't lose hope that they're ok, because there's every possibility.

[GordonFreemanD40]

:( but Laura, over on the CS:S sG server we are talking about the 2012 scenario and we think that disaster is linked to 2012. We are getting ready.

Oh and whats your steam nickname? I can add you

[JesusTheGardener]

i don't even know Japanese but everyone knows the language of music.

Thank you.

[jbird188]

00:30 in, and I'm already getting teary-eyed.

[KratosDivine]

Laura... I could felt how your feelings where passed through this song, really... I don't have relatives in Japan but I have a close friend who does and I kinda understand what you are passing through.

I know that words alone can't be of much help but our prayers are with you and all the people who are suffering from this incident.

[ValkyrieShoda]

Absolutely beautiful almost brought me to tears I wish for only the best for your family.

[masterofplanets]

My prayers go out to the Japanese and their relatives as they go through this tough time. Nipon bonzai. Long live Japan.

[Hyetalogy]

Lovely.

[ShyGuyXXL]

*prays for everybody who was harmed by this incident*

[pnwsnewton]

English Lyrics I look up as I walk So that the tears won't fall Remembering those happy spring days But I am all alone tonight I look up as I walk Counting the stars with tearful eyes Remembering those summer days But I am all alone tonight Happiness lies beyond the clouds Happiness lies up above the sky Remembering those autumn days But I am all alone tonight Sadness lies in the shadow of the stars Sadness lurks in the shadow of the moon

[MetalForceRacer]

I love this music :O but I don't understand a word Y.Y

Also I give to all my prays for Japan :')

[KittyCatTV]

I hope your family is found safe and sound/contacts you soon. I'm keeping Japan in my thoughts and prayers. Beautiful song, beautifully sung. Thank you for sharing :)

[MugenCrisis]

I hope and pray your relatives are found and are ok Laura. That song was beautiful and thank you for sharing it and letting us know your ok. I hope things will get better there as soon as possible. Let the sunflower shine like the land of the rising sun. much love

[ankan2k4]

A very fitting song.

[m0f0yu0]

Beautiful cover. I hope you hear from your relatives, and that they are alright

[nerd621]

I hope for the best for you and your family. They will be in my prayers. Fortunately everyone seems to be banding all over the world to help in anyway they can.

[Lantis02]

You should update the description when you find out if all of your relatives are safe and sounds.  You have my prayers.

[FunkyP0PP3R1]

My condolences to you and your family members Laura, may these problems in Japan be solved and let Japan come back stronger than ever.

Prayers for everyone.

[AsuranKnight]

I... I think I've heard this song before. It sounds so familiar. And beautiful.

Note, though, that the title says "no" instead of "o"/"wo".

[TyrantLubu]

When I first saw the news about the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, the first person who sprang to my mind was... Laura Shigihara. The Japanese gamer/singer that I respect most. I'll keep your family in my prayers.

[Bemis808]

I'll be keeping your family in my thoughts and my sunflower out as well. Beautiful as always.

[HyperDuckMusic]

Got shivers listening to this. Very heartfelt. Japan has not left my mind for a moment the last few days. Thanks for sharing this Laura.

[kailiia]

Thoughts and prayers for Japan. This is a beautiful cover: made me cry. Thank you for still posting even though there is so much hurt and uncertainty right now.

[360ch]

Hi Laura san, thank you for singing this song with beautiful voice. とても素敵な歌声有難う。日本は大変だけど頑張ります！

[Kazekaizen]

I really hope for you to pull through with whats going on. Its a very nice song to dedicate to those who are hurting. My thoughts go out to all of japan.

[kainraz829]

My the Lord be with your family and everyone in Japan

[c41v1nch4ng]

nice

[alexrod830515]

i remember that song from years ago. such a nostalgic feeling.

[xYouxTubeNinja]

I hope your family is ok.

[xYouxTubeNinja]

holy shit! a new supershigi video!! you get my thumbs up, of course.

[gbritaney]

Good to see you back on youtube! I hope that your family is safe^^

[backseatdog]

i hope all your relatives are safe.

[danchan101]

great music as usual, hope your relatives are safe and sound.

[drummerchristofski]

Beautiful song! I hope you hear from your missing relatives soon =[!

[belovedGhost777]

Red cross is doing a funding thingy for japan. check out there site and see what you guys can do. Thats what I did. No matter what race were all still human, and in this dark era, we should all help each other out. I pray for your familys safety.

[miamispurs887]

i hope your relatives manage to get to safety.. my heart goes out to you and your family....

[FistoRobusto]

Tragic situation over there. I hope your family is recovered safe and sound, and your next video comes in on a happier note.

[aznguy11111]

she lowers my testosterone :(

[wooozeh]

Gorgeous. ^^ I truly hope your relatives are okay though. =(

[rodekil80]

Absolutely beautiful cover. Lovely singing voice. Its so sad what happened to Japan. I'm hoping for the best that your relatives are okay and well.

[linksavetheday]

very nice! sounds beautiful

[chipp06]

beautiful. simply

[Spunkl3s]

Gorgeous writing.

It's been so long since you've made videos! You're missed!

[Cerberus5159]

That was really good. Great job!