Alone in Kyoto AIR

[tokyocityrat]

If Vincent Van Gogh have see this film, I think he would be inspired and could make another great paintings.

[SharpTone429]

Shut up and enjoy the ear candy.

[FLaT95]

J'ai fait un rêve... Quand j'me suis réveillé... (jingle top horraire de nova la nuit !)

[Nyxiebunny]

Sorry but this has a very generic sound. Just, generic. Do you know how many songs out there sound just like this? That were made long before it?

[MatiYumi]

@Nyxiebunny could you name any of them? I'd love to hear them as well.

[Sim3gerProductions]

This song is so thought provoking.

[XThis52x]

Air - Alone in Kyoto: this music composition I just happened to come across ... the music is so peaceful. The photos are beautiful and appreciate the creativity too!

Thanks - buggyrun !

[kingjaross]

lol toto je sračka ! to sedá poslouchat... z toho bolí uši

[Cenithz]

För vi softar på stationen, ingen här har caaash!

[foofiecomics]

god this so nice this song just calms my mind you? <3 <3

[kathleenbensimon]

I need Air, like I need... air. 

[wyliexc]

this song gives me the strange feeling that i'll never laugh again.

[radioheadicta]

is this official?

[hejafish]

Mono no aware (物の哀れ), literally "the pathos of things", also translated as "an empathy toward things", or "a sensitivity to ephemera", is a Japanese term used to describe the awareness of impermanence (無常, mujō), or the transience of things, and a gentle sadness (or wistfulness) at their passing. (Wikipedia)

[femman01]

Don't know why but this song always makes me cry, but in a good way. more like my body gets rid of all the bad emotions and feelings while I'm listening

[hotforfashion101]

Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring Summer 2007 :3// in love!

[Nitruix]

lost in translation.

[deathstar767676]

A partir de 1minute, il y a un peu la meme sonorité que Teardrop de MassiveAttack je trouve... non? Cependant tres belle musique celle-ci

[ohm4242]

I just listened to this song. I was in a pretty bad mood, and now.... life is better.

[muelascarga]

@ohm4242 completely agree

[TheCrisfall]

Such a good music to relax x)

[Recycleplease27]

Around 3:10 reminds me of Kingdom Hearts

[coysraye3]

@Recycleplease27 haha holy crap it does!!

[njcolombo]

nice song, sounds like a BT song I heard.



[shapeurmind]

Blogilates brought me here :)

[Jucie24]

@shapeurmind  ME TOO! haha. HAD to find this song after hearing it in the stretching vid!

[HikkikkiH]

Thank you. This have blown my heart away.. so far away.

[xNiiKiixBr0wN]

Oh my gosh, AMAZING song ♫

[ViciousJones]

bahahahah made it this far in wimp video, cheers

[fizkein]

search for ison fille stationen

[Offsides09]

I remember when I first saw Lost In Translation and the scene with the lovely Ms Scarlett and this music blew me away. So beautiful, so peaceful. Great stuff.

[andydufresne87]

A year and a half ago i discovered this song, it was snowing and i was home alone in my apartment not having the happiest part of my life, helped my trough that period....

[nightprincess33]

4:33 to dream.

[aznjokaiz]

Thumbs up if Wimp.com sent you here!

[TheShazbah]

@aznjokaiz i heard this song on the toronto vid and was immediately like 'must find now!!!'

[TheInformedOne]

@TheShazbah i just did the same thing!

[Tatertotz1337]

@TheInformedOne lol yeah i think everyone who watched that video had the exact same reaction, it took all but two seconds for me to be completely in love with this song.

[Faroskalin]

@aznjokaiz Wimp definitely sent me here :P.

[bobchillaxd]

@aznjokaiz he he he e he he he

[xjustinjx]

@aznjokaiz LINK me the wimp video. I havn't been on wimp in about a month and I know i missed a lot of great stuff.

[estoboy29]

@xjustinjx wimp dot com slash torontosong/ enjoy your infinite now lovely

[Unreadableanon]

@aznjokaiz VIRAL! VIRAL! VIRAL! VIRAL! VIRAL! VIRAL! VIRAL! VIRAL! VIRAL! VIRAL! VIRAL!

[mulicnik]

@aznjokaiz funny, i remember byuing this album 7 years ago and loving it since then!

[joeols90]

So beautiful. I went to a sports school and we always had this when stretching. Brings back a lot of pain :P

[simonlisa1987]

beautiful music like this acts like a magnet to deep thinkers and old souls,air have made a habbit of writing gorgeous and challenging music for over ten years.

[Cosmic86x]

what a wonderful song and what a wonderful place. perfect relaxing combination ;)

[suwawasu]

we need a loop button on youtube!

[kyttikhat]

@suwawasu you can make a video loop. Simply add it to a playlist by itself, and let it play :)

[Jadroaka]

Incredible Tune

[branvans28]

increible, refinado, simple, bello.

[CrystalChord2010]

They used this in a BBC documentary on a girl named Yukina, who left her hometown and family for Kyoto, to study and become a Maiko. I am in love with this song.

[hulabula13]

Reminds me of Age of Mythology. An Old PC game. Anyone here that knows what I'm talking about?

[jlawton22]

@hulabula13 Yea that game was awesome, this is the song I think you are on about. /watch?v=Zxu42eeDERA

[MusicLoveSite]

These beautiful and magical sounds in my speakers...stereo... sounds so wonderful i can't precisely describe what i feel and what a amazing and lovely feelings create and go through my heart, mind and soul. I love this tune, love these sounds, love music.

[cluegirlnow]

AIR's "Le Soleil est pres de Moi," "Modular Mix" & "Alpha Beta Gaga" are all pretty ambient. Anyway you can try them. Yeah, but this one is great.

[pdw2188]

Does Air have anything else as ambient as this? This song is the most relaxing song in my entire library. If not Air, can anybody recommend some other ambient stuff like this without crossing the boundary of new age by too much?

[ryohayashi]

@pdw2188 yea Air has A LOT of good stuff. too many to list, aphex twin is also great, hes a single artist that does ambient music perfectly

[drawesome2000]

The way I see it utilized this song too well.

[flashflan21]

i used to get sooo high and close my eyes and listen to this song

[LovelyRita785]

Hey Guys! this video is terrifiC!!! Congrats!

[vicens1942]

ésta es la música que los realizadores del programa hak trick utilizaron para hacer el vídeo de apoyo a ABIDAL,una maravilla de vídeo y de música.FELICIDADES,y a ABIDAL,que pronto lo veamos de nuevo

[KKelly]

Anyone who likes this should see the segment from Matchstick Productions latest film "the way i see it" when they go to Niseko. Phenomenal.

[Chrissylandy]

@KKelly That's what brought me here! Absolutely amazing footage, with an amazing song to go with it.

[minibiccy]

@Chrissylandy lol chrissy, you are a spunk bubble :D

[masteros50]

Ànims Abidal !

[SaLaMakasTrakaS]

abidal <3

[labtec006]

haruki murakami !

[evlis666azazel]

Very good song.

Fantastic video!

[harungaga]

pray for japan.

<3

[sdobbs20]

so soothing!

[LilVypaMuzik]

Just left a video response of my adaptation to Air above.

Thumbs up if you enjoyed the "remix"

[7gustavo7]

Gareth Emery's "All is Now" track is VERY similar to this

[nasos47]

I'm here because of Jono's iPod.

[7gustavo7]

@nasos47 Me too!!

[cajademonstruos]

La escena de amor que protagonice tiene que tener esta música de fondo.

[s7rugg1es]

After living alone in Kyoto for 3 years, the LEAST ALONE places in kyoto are heian jingu and kiyomisu dera, which is where these scenes are shot.

[MrJas1991]

I love this song. I once listened to it under the influence of LSD and almost cried

[nmh2112]

@MrJas1991 dude i'm not surprised. i've cried many times to certain music, even sober. but when your in that state of consciousness, it's almost as if the barriers you've been conditioned to have are just removed completely, allowing you to truly feel things you wouldn't normally feel as much.

[broxboy86]

makes me think of the japanese idea of mono no aware, a sort of happiness in realising the sad passing of things. at least i think thats what it is

[phrr3]

@broxboy86 Thanks for teaching me "mono no aware" .

[broxboy86]

@phrr3 no problem you're welcome :)

[daaznboi26]

@broxboy86 is that what its called? lol ive for the longest time been wondering how to describe exactly what you said. I've always just called it "hopeful sad" haha. thanks.

[alcachino33]

@broxboy86 The beauty of impermanence.

[DSK2086]

Air so chill. Its like reaching a gentle metamorphose in your mind every time you listen. Its great cuz you feel like you have learnt something and feel renewed. Yo Digg

[CzechRepublic77]

I came here because of the ski movie "the way i see it" loved this segment

[smithslover1]

love the ducks going on their way at 2:46. so cute!

[gottagota]

love Air , love this song, and love this video , wonderful !

[x8DHx]

aww everyone writing such depressing things... this song doesn't make me feel lonely just really relaxed :) listeningProxy-Connection: keep-alive

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[nomilktodayx3]

That's smart!

[sradelasierramorena]

ALONE IN my house :(

[sidgupta2006]

This song makes me happy :D

[dannydemanny]

I was at the birthdayparty of the girl I was in love with. We slowdanced quite intimately when her boyfriend wasn't around. Later that night, I walked into the room while this song was playing and I saw my girl kissing her boyfiend very passionately. I wanted to cry my eyes out on that very moment, but instead I went back outside to smoke with the potheads to supress my emotions.

[lucademente094]

20 people idiot

[djkross123]

i want this song on repeat playing in my casket when i'm gone from this world.

[Kraedi]

This song made my eyes tear up... Does not help that things are stressful for me right now.

Great song, nothing makes me more emotional!

[MyCatAndI1994]

19 people missed the like button

[VertigaDesignMEDIA]

Lost In Translation.

[TheGardenofWisdom]

Breathtakingly beautiful!!! I really miss Kyoto with all the beautiful temples and gardens.

[wander910]

Como una vida diagnosticada por la naturaleza, un lugar rebosa el significado de alguién, el hecho o significado escencial de disfrutar tan solo de un color, o el sonido de unas campanas solo durmiendo y soñando en otro lugar, siempre otro lugar...

[Frakto]

bellísimo!!

[GooBlessings]

Going to japan is my top wish on my bucket list.....stuff like this makes me wanna be there even more! XD amazing song and video ^_^

[TylerMontana]

there's this and then there's billboard 100 garbage.

[Simon0Brien]

great vid, youtube needs a lot more

[drmonkeyboy171]

Listending to this song. Starring out of the window while it's rainning. Thinking about the person you love. I got to said " there no words to describe it" Something you can not missssss!!!!!

[AgentONeal]

While in Kyoto two months ago, I listened to this song while walking the Philosopher's Path. Very inspiring.

[starlingdarlings]

This is the best song ever to wake up to.

[gagamanonline]

I love this song

[LehcnefJieiku]

Such history. Such grace.

[BboyChunGViN]

beautiful - brought a tear to my eye (Seriously)

[Alchemyzigzag]

Tokyo is without a doubt THE most amazing city i have ever been to. Just amazing, and Meji-Jingu Shrin is so beautiful. Just amazing. I would recommend a holiday to Japan to ANYONE

[serban504]

Absolutley spectacular song and video.

[Seijaku39]

Great song, average video. You should have used a still, abstract image instead.

[Ukirozu]

Beautiful

[cheesecakecia]

I'm grasping for Air.

[WiredPockets]

#mm on Thursday - ever wanted inspiration to visit Japan then this is it!

[Gallowell]

@WiredPockets Not just Japan - if you ever need inspiration for anything, this song certainly will motivate you for all occasions.

[SuKi590]

Beautiful dreams :)

[eejw1]

japan is actually the most amazing place. i went there for a family holiday and i had never really considered going to japan but it is actually my favourite place in the world.

[Iawyn]

@eejw1 How many countries have you been you?

[eejw1]

@Iawyn um i've been to japan, italy, france, thailand, england, fiji, new zealand, hong kong, dubai but i've been to a few of those countries multiple times.

[Iawyn]

@eejw1 That's quite a few. I've only ever been to different parts of Canada and the US myself. I'm hoping to broaden that at some point. I've heard Japan is a great place, just very crowded.

P.S. That second "you" in my comment ages ago was meant to be a "to". Took me this long to notice heh

[nocnocvienna]

the kyoto scene and the tokyo nightlife scene are what made the movie for me

[wook1ee]

This film made me cry like a baby. It's brilliant and more people should know about it.

[darthnoid]

amour imagination rêve :)

[parisianpancakes]

What a lovely song and video.

[pamaramirez]

Simply Beautiful

[ichwersunst]

i must admit...i miss japan

[cowpiofHyrule]

for a while, i wuz so caught up in the music and video, i forgot that it wuz based in kyoto, japan! xD i luv this song! > w <

[joeyxl3456]

Love

[rorito666]

simplemente maravilloso preciosa armonia entre las imagenes y la cancion

[supernuage]

Beautifully eerie

[smithslover1]

@buggyrun I think i have already written a comment for this video, but I want to thank you again for making this, and sharing with us. This song touches me in the deepest of ways. Also just watched Lost In Translation again last night, amazing music and amazing film

[sies123]

Marvellous video

[gottagota]

waouw this video is wonderful, perfect !

[SpamiWami101]

whoever is the owner of this video, how did you get this version of the song??? It's cut because the actual time of this song is 4:48. It might not seem like a big difference but the intro is much shorter. So I was wondering where'd you get this version of the song and if it would be possible if I could have it somehow.

Thanks and btw, great montage of video! :)

[olearytimothy]

Beautiful.

[Coricana]

I loooove this music & the movie <3

[xoxoGirlz15]

reminds me of final fantasy 7 wtf??

[melindamccluskey5]

Cool

[klarochicka]

When I hear this song I feel like I'm water that run ans run to search where his end his.

[misterluissilva]

this video would be great if the sound had no (clipping) distortion, it really kills the whole thing :|

[lolcat23]

@misterluissilva idd. Air have always done very clean recordings, and they should be listened to from CD or some lossless format, MP3 will never do them 100% justice.

[copyvio]

What about on vinyl?

It doesn't matter; this could have still been uploaded with minimal compression, which has nothing to do with the horrible, horrible clipping introduced because somebody doesn't know how to get their level right.

[lolcat23]

@copyvio idd, or vinyl(i have a vinyl collection as well, so i appreciate the quality on vinyl as well :)

[Rku971]

Peaceful, harmony... I wanna listen to this song in the heart of Kyoto.

[highscoremusic]

If you like Air, check out "Waternight" by Ambitus.

You'll love it! (youtube & iTunes)

[mog2048]

Reminds me of Massive Attack.

[sfitzx1a4]

this song took me to another beautiful world while i was tripping on acid.

[Derpmeat08]

amazing song. fuck yes.

[nyvbyay]

great song to jog to.

[michiferrucci]

@killerlipsonrai i've spent one year there, in osaka. kansai is the best area in japan: kyoto, kobe, nara..they re so close each other

i really suggest you to go there asap :)

[Johnm0819]

Couldn't agree more

[democrat10]

@killerlipsonrai Visit!

[andyserkis]

@killerlipsonrai I'm pretty sure this applies to everyone.

[gribae]

@killerlipsonrai Really? Whenever I hear this song, I always get the inspiration to go hiking out in the bush. I suppose it does have many meanings for everyone.

Go to bed one night with this playing on your mp3, walkman, discman, whatever, and you can actually feel the music.

[Suprasylph]

@killerlipsonrai Uh...there are less expensive places to mill aimlessly about... Beauty is everywhere. You just have to really want to see it.

[trexinvert]

The song, place and movie was a perfect juxtaposition of the lonliness that you experience as a business traveler and the hope/inspiration from meeting another friendly soul.

[machaan83]

@trexinvert ..

so true! there is no other song that can better describe this emotion..

[h0ll0h]

I love so much that song...

I love the band and the movie as well...

XD

[nerbo2]

I like too much this song, and the video is nice ! Bravo

[kramericaind]

reminds me so much about my time in Japan. What a beautiful country.

[ryohayashi]

what part of japan did u visit? i live in osaka, but havent been able to visit tokyo yet.

[MochizMuM]

so calming

[79Veronika]

Bel video, complimenti! Lo inserirò nel mio blog!

[MrSpringSummerAutumn]

Does anyone know where is the official Iar videoclip for this that has the scenes from Lost in Translation?

[eddycroso]

Lost in translation ^^

[kwrbassist]

AMAZING SONG AND VIDEO! It's one of those songs that can send multiple emotions through my body, it makes me so happy...yet it makes me sad at the same time.