English cover of the ending theme of 5 Centimeters per Second

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Title: One more Time, One more Chance
Anime: Byousoku 5 centimeter (5 Centimeters per Second)
Original Artist: Masayoshi Yamazaki
Lyrics: Mathew@SepiaDays
Vocals: Mathew@SepiaDays

Can you believe that I have finally uploaded another song? I know it's been several months but life has been busy. I'm therefore very happy that I managed to get this done. 

This song and anime is near and dear to my heart.  I came across it at a time when it seemed really relevant. Granted, it isn't so much anymore, but still very good memories. 

With this song, I learned a few new techniques to improve the quality of the audio when changing pitches. Believe it or not, the instrumentals were even MORE warped than this before I tinkered with it. It's too bad my vocal range isn't wider. 

In any case, please enjoy the song and lyrics. Feedback is always welcome. 

Lyrics (give credit and link my video if you wish to use these)

Verse 1
If I bare this aching deep inside my heart, will I be able to see your face
If I let it go and forgive myself, will I be able to end this pain
One more time… as the seasons change I stare into space
One more time… thinking back upon those old summer days 

Verse 2
All the times when I would fool around with you, your radiant laughter would make my day
When we fought, you knew that I’d give in to you, your stubborn defiance had the final say
One more chance… as I think of you my feet are held in place
One more chance… can’t let go of you or walk the other way

Chorus
Everywhere I go my gaze is wandering; one hint of you and I feel insane
Boarding the bus in the rain; Passing the shop on the lane
Though I know it can’t be you I hold my breath anyway
And if I could catch a single shooting star, I would wish to be right back where you are
Nothing would stand in the way, no matter what they might say,
I’d risk it all to hold you in my arms... one more time

Verse 3
I can drown my loneliness inside the crowd, but when I’m alone it gets out of hand
As the stars begin to crumble all around, my thoughts come to life and now I understand
One more time… as the seasons change, now I comprehend
One more time… can’t let go of you. No, I can’t pretend

Chorus
Everywhere I go my gaze is wandering; one hint of you and I feel insane
Crossing the street by the gate, or in my dreams where you wait
Though I know it can’t be you I hold my breath anyway
And if I could have just one miracle, I would show you nothing will get in my way
The morning light shines anew, there’s nothing that I won’t do
I’ll find the courage to tell you how much / I love you

Bridge
Memories of summer days they dance around me
Suddenly my heart freezes in place

Chorus
Everywhere I go my gaze is wandering; one hint of you and I feel insane
As the sun brightens the day, or with the moon on display
Though I know it can’t be you I hold my breath anyway
And if I could catch a single shooting star, I would wish to be right back where you are
Nothing would stand in the way, no matter what they might say,
I’d risk it all to hold you in my arms… once again

Reprise
Everywhere I go my gaze is wandering; just one reminder and I go insane
Our favourite chocolate souffle, a silly song on replay
Though I know it can’t be you I hold my breath anyway
And if I could have just one miracle, I would show you nothing will get in my way
The morning light shines anew, there’s nothing that I won’t do
I’ll find the courage to tell you how much / I love you

Reprise 2
Everywhere I go my heart is wandering; your smile is all that I need to see
While staring up at the sky, or as the train rushes by
But since I know you won’t be there I fight to hold in my cry
And if I could travel back in time I’d be right next to you for eternity
The only wish that I have, the only thing that I need
I’ll take a chance and say aloud just how much “I love you”

[English] Byousoku 5 Centimeter - One More Time, One More Chance [cover by Mathew@SepiaDays]

English cover of the opening theme of Plastic Memories

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Title: Ring of Fortune
Anime: Plastic Memories
Original Artist: Eri Sasaki
Lyrics: Mathew@SepiaDays
Vocals: Mathew@SepiaDays

I'm so sad that this series is finished. I'm not going to lie - I am a total sucker for these types of stories. I won't spoil it for you, so go watch it! It's short :)

I was originally aiming to upload a cover of the first Naruto Shippuden ending but that song is really hard. I got stuck.... and decided to change gears. I'm so glad I did! I'm really happy with my cover of this song. It's just so much fun to sing. And for once, I did not have the change the pitch. 

The lyrics themselves were actually quite straightforward. There is a lot of imagery with dreams, memories, and (of course) the ferris wheel. There was originally no mention of fireworks in the song, but it seemed so fitting given the amusement park theme of the anime. 

As always, I hope you enjoy this cover. Feedback is always welcome! 

Lyrics (give credit and link my video if you wish to use these)

Verse 1
A distant dream, bittersweet farewells
Fill up my eyes with welling tears. I reminisce again, holding on to 
Fragments of my mind as they break into fading memories
So long as I stand next to you, I’ll wipe your tears away

Pre-chorus 1
These outstretched hands will carry my dreams upon a ferris wheel up to the sky
There they will drift away, what else is there to say?
But you keep holding on to my memories, on this rainy day

Chorus 1
I’ve locked my feelings inside but you’ve opened up my yearning voice
The gears inside my heart have begun to turn
My world is coming to life, with colours at last
This plastic heart of mine will shine for you alone, my wish will reach you
Don’t you forget us; always remember I
Will meet you again, now and always in my shattered dreams, evermore

Verse 2
A tiny light, flickers on in the night
A single gondola climbs the sky amongst the fireworks, I see your face
Knowing that you’re by my side, fills up my heart with memories
So tell me why these tears of mine, are yours to wipe away

Pre-chorus 2
The pounding in my chest rips my heart in two, but I’m at peace, when I’m with you
Here on our ferris wheel, gently swaying to
The wind that is blowing all of the clouds away, on this teary day

Chorus 2
If you will stay by my side, we may find, the fate we’re searching for
The winding of our lives, as the world tumbles on
Will surely break down the walls that keep us apart
Onward I’ll search for an answer wishing that no matter where life brings me
I will remember the memories we share
Cause no matter what I believe they’re more than shattered dreams

Bridge
All of my fleeting dreams, bursting along the seams
I will keep holding on to my memories, on this rainy day

Reprise and Chorus
Tonight the dream that I’m spending with you will fade into the sky
But I am not afraid, cause my world is alive with the colours of every wish come to life
I’ve locked my feelings inside but you’ve opened up my yearning voice
The winding of our lives, as the world tumbles on
Will surely break down the walls that keep us apart
This plastic heart of mine is filled with hope, and so my wish will reach you
I won’t forget us; I will remember how 
I’ll meet you again, now and always in my memories, evermore

[English] Plastic Memories - Ring Of Fortune [cover by Mathew@SepiaDays]

English cover of the first opening theme from Eureka 7. 

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Title: DAYS
Anime: Eureka 7
Original Artist: FLOW
Lyrics: Mathew@SepiaDays
Vocals: Mathew@SepiaDays

It's been a while since I lasted uploaded a "TV Sized" cover. I really like this song but there is some rap in there that I didn't feel confident doing. So, I edited up the instrumental version of this song and turned it into the TV-sized version. 

I know Eureka 7 is a very old anime by some standards but I still haven't finished it. It's still very early in the series for me but I can see that it's going to be a fun one. 

For this cover, I tried a few small techniques to add a bit more "feeling" to my singing. It's really hard when I don't have a coach! Maybe I should get one. 

As usual, I hope you enjoy my cover. Please like and subscribe if you do!

Lyrics (give credit and link my video if you wish to use these)

Faded colours fill the streets below; Precious memories escape my hands
But the flowing waves overcome my heart with hope

I set my feet along this path, glancing at your back as we go our separate ways
My first lie to you is the final thing I will say

The promises we’ve made are scattered ‘round us, and fragments of our memories
are a fleeting dream like a flash of lightning above our heads
But dreams we’ve shared will always carry onwards, an afterimage I won’t forget
This hope will turn the tide, this feeling burning inside my soul
Will shine forever more, no matter when or where I go

Eureka 7 - Days [TV Size][M Sepia]

My English language cover of "Sora to kimi no message", the ending theme of Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet. 

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Sora to Kimi no Message

Do you remember sailing down from the heavens? Sending waves across the shore that I call my life
The light you let out as you leapt across the water filled my eyes
Your hopes and dreams were like book lying open, your clumsy hands were always reaching toward the stars
The earnesty inside your fingers gave me hope inside my heart

Even though, in my soul, I know one day that you will go
I will climb ever higher, to the wide open sky that you’ve brightened with your smile

Every day blazing through the trail that you’ve left behind, I will surely find, all the dreams
Glistening in the air; there’s no way that I will stay the way I am
It’s OKAY if you fly away, I’ll be standing here, smiling through these tears, ‘cause I know, soaring above
You will be watching as I spread my wings ready to sing

The time to say goodbye is finally upon us; as the tears fall down I quietly smile inside
Although I’m left behind the dream you’ve given me will clear the night
I’ll clear the way and carve a path to the future; break through this hurdle knowing nothing can stop me now
My mind is set I won’t forget the words I said I’ve no regret 

Even now, there’s no doubt, I can feel my heart skip a beat
But the voice in my soul cries out; I will tear through the air knowing that you will see me

Marching forward I’ll push aside every trial I face, every single day as the sun
Rises before me; I swear that I will never be the same
As I reach up towards the stars, will you think of me and take hold of me? No matter what, my voice will ring
All of my feelings resound through the night, ready to sing

Every day blazing through the trail that you’ve left behind, I will surely find, all the dreams
Glistening in the air; there’s no way that I will stay the way I am
Even though you have flown away, I am standing here, smiling through these tears, ‘cause I know, soaring above
That you are watching as I spread my voice to sing


Marching forward I’ll push aside every trial I face, every single day as the sun
Rises before me; I swear that I will never be the same
As I reach up towards the stars, will you think of me and take hold of me? No matter what, my voice will ring
All of my feelings resound through the night, ready to sing

[English] Sora To Kimi No Message - Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet [Cover by Mathew]

English cover of ホーリーフラッグ (Holy Flag)
Title: ホーリーフラッグ (HoneyWorks)
Original Artist: HoneyWorks featuring GUMI
Lyrics/Vocals/Mixing: Mathew @ Sepia Days Music

Words cannot express how much I am in love with this song. I found that it had come out just prior to Halloween and I was instantly hooked! Everything from the lyrics, the tune, the atmosphere... it made me feel so nostalgic. I decided that I simply had to do English translyrics for it!

The song has several different themes and lines that are... difficult to put into English. I decided to focus on the themes of "going on a journey with friends".  I think it's something most people can identify with :)

Some of the lines, of course, were very difficult to translyricize. As a singer, I prioritized making the lyrics singable over keeping direct translations. However, I think the core message of the song is still there!

The singing and mixing was a blast too. The background singing part? It's a 3-part harmony! I had so much fun doing it. See if you can make out the three parts ;)

As always, I hope you enjoy. Subscribe, share and like :)

Lyrics 

Staring back where I came, my hometown so far away, I choke back my tears as I walk alone
Singing at the top of my lungs, skipping forward as I run, I dry off my face as you call out to me
“Let’s team up, two is better than one, got your back, there’s nothing to be ‘fraid of”
Side by side we will tear up a path; on an unbeaten trail we will come
	
Raise the HOLY FLAG of love and we will soar above this evil that will try and stop us
Neither bow nor sword can cut us down - let our laughter clear the way
Let us never hesitate
Take flight! Take flight!

(Morning will come as our resolve compels us; Evening will rise as all our prayers inspire us)
(Music will ring because our courage stirs us; Singing this anthem as our quest unfolds)

Take a look and you’ll see, words are meaningless to me; hand in hand, our melody will light up the world
Fan the flame inside of our hearts, nothing can keep us apart; even as the thunder rolls our song will resound
Forge ahead, all our dreams stand as one, even though the storm rages onward
Don’t give up, it’s as plain as can be, the sun will rise and brighten the sky

Raise the HOLY FLAG of love, the shadow rising up will fade before our harmony 
Through uncharted waters we will sing - let our laughter lead the way
Let us never run away
Take flight! Take flight!

Time and time again, we all must face the doubts within
Open up your eyes, stand by my side, and lean on me
Ahh… altogether we won’t falter

Raise this precious song of love, our hearts will beat as one, as we all chant in harmony
Burning like a flame these notes will be our anthem endlessly 

Raise the HOLY FLAG of love and we will soar above this evil that will try and stop us
Neither bow nor sword can cut us down - let our laughter clear the way
Let us never hesitate
Take flight! Take flight!

(Mathew) ホーリーフラッグ (Holy Flag) English Cover

English cover of Winter Garden, the ending theme for Di Gi Charat: Winter Garden. 

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Title: Winter Garden
Anime: Di Gi Charat: Winter Garden
Original Artist: Asami Sanada
Lyrics/Vocals/Mixing: Mathew @ Sepia Days Music

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mekara-biimu! No seriously, does no one have memories of Dejiko firing laser beams from her eyes? Is that just me? Damn...

I promised a light-hearted song and here it is. Winter Garden is the ending theme from the DGC:WG 2-part OVA. It's a simple, slice-of-life, romance story which is right up my alley. If you need something cute to just relax to, this is a good anime to watch, even if it is a little dated in terms of style. 

I had a great time writing the lyrics. The words just seemed to come naturally and took less than an afternoon to finish. The images of singing children, sleigh bells ringing, silver snowflakes, mistletoe and fireplace... gives me such a nostalgic feeling of simpler times!

Although the song was quite simple, the singing really threw me for a loop. Keeping a consistent style throughout the song was challenging - sometimes I wanted to go for a deep boomy voice, other times I wanted to go for a more light voice. In the end, I really couldn't get this song to work with a deep boomy voice like with my La Vanille cover, so this came out the way it did. I also really screwed up a bit of the mixing on one part... I hope you don't notice ^^'' Audacity is a pain to mix in sometimes. 

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Lyrics 

Silver snowflakes fall to the ground, the children are out singing aloud
Patiently I’m waiting for you, on this endless merry-go-round
Christmas lights are shimmering clear, jingle bells ring, lovers draw near
Silently I’m glancing at you, will you finally hold me this year?

Every winter as the snow falls, I will hide inside these four walls
Sipping at my latte longingly, peeking through the window quietly
If you’ll join me by the fireplace, you and I can go at our pace
And the locking of our hearts will be sealed beneath the mistletoe… so won’t you kiss me?

Every year I give you my heart, tied with a bow, with a love-note
In this winter garden of love, will our memories blossom today? 


On this sleigh ride smiling with you, watching the snow, drifting above us
I will hold this feeling inside, gazing on our winter garden

One more time I give you my heart, tied with a bow, with a love-note
In this winter garden of love, all our memories blossom today
Blossom in this winter garden
La la la la winter garden

(Mathew) Winter Garden (English Cover)

A snippet of a duet we are doing together :) look forward to the final product!

[Sample] Mat x Andri - Tokyo Summer Session [English Duet]

English cover of Drop Pop Candy. Music by Giga-P, original lyrics by Reol and English Translyrics by JubyPhonic. Please subscribe!

Title: Drop Pop Candy
Original Artist: Giga-P featuring Megurine Luka and Kagamine Rin
Original Lyrics: Reol
English Lyrics: JubyPhonic (https://goo.gl/DXXD55)
Featured Vocalist: Livvy (https://goo.gl/6ve32D)

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"Thank you for inviting me to do this lovely song! I had a ton of fun working on it and Mathew has been a wonderful duet partner. Can't wait for our future collabs!"  ~ Livvy

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Can you believe it? Two duos in a row! I'm very excited that Livvy agreed to collab with me on this song. It has been a painstaking process of re-scripts, re-takes, re-mixes, re-renders... but we're proud to bring you this cover and extremely happy with how it turned out :)

The song itself was quite challenging... personally, I'm not used to singing fast and upbeat songs. I get really pitchy when I try and so getting this song right took a ton of retakes. However, I really did enjoy singing the "doos" and "ahhs" and the harmonies are absolutely lovely. 

The lyrics are, as usual, borrowed from JubyPhonic (she has such a way with words).  I hope one day, people will use my lyrics for their covers too!

Finally, thank everyone here for supporting me. Doing these covers gives me a lot of joy. I already have my next cover lined up, so keep your eyes peeled for a cover of Dear Brave from Heavy Object ;)

(Mat and Livvy) Drop Pop Candy (Giga-P) English Cover

English cover of  Dear Brave by Kano, the first ending of Heavy Object. Please leave a comment and subscribe!

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Not going to lie... I have no idea how I came across this series! It's not on Canadian Netflix and it's not exactly the type of thing I'd usually watch. And actually, it's really silly in many aspects! Tons of fanservice and every trope in the book. Still, there's something that's just a little endearing about watching the two main characters interact with each other. 

Having kept up with the series definitely made it easier to write lyrics for the song. In the anime, Milinda is basically an enhanced/engineered human who is able to pilot a superweapon. Because of this, she fights all the battles in the war against other nations and everybody else just sits back and watches. The song really plays into this theme, as she is at the same time set above all the others but also isolated. In the end, it takes someone with an observant heart to notice the suffering that she goes through. 

The song was very hard to sing though. It's not my usual style, that's for sure, and took dozens of takes for each line. However, in the end, I'm quite happy with how it turned out. The harmonies were particularly fun to sing, although I tried not to make them too overpowering. 

As always, please leave a comment, like the video and subscribe! Feel free to use my lyrics as long as you credit my channel or this video :) 

Lyrics

In a lonely corner, I weigh these words that I’ll never dare to say
Every time I lift my gaze, I will wear a smile and I’ll quietly obey
Isolated I ask if it’s okay, that I try so hard for everyone’s sake
Surrounded but there’s no one beside me

I will stand and fight, I will be alright, I try to tell my mind
But why must I endure this painful act they call a show?
Holding back my pride, I can feel your eyes and hear you calling to me
You push aside the pain I feel inside my soul, now my voice cries out

Trapped in this dark abyss, I pull these chains that tangle my heart
I sink into the ground underneath my feet but your hands, they lift me up
The warmth you gave to me surrounds my heart and sets me free
And as I take your hand, it’s as plain as it can be; if you’re by my side, I can stand for all to see 

On this lonely stage I bear these raging thoughts I’ll never say
For their peace and happiness, I will keep my feelings checked and tucked away
In my heart of hearts I cry every day, can the scars I have give strength, I will pray
To shield the one who stands there beside me 

Though I try my best, on this path I’ve set, the doubt fills up my mind
The truth that I held on to, now a hazy memory
But the warmth you left, helped me recollect the wish I made to myself
The feelings that I tossed aside I’ll hold them up and I’ll shout it out

I will not hesitate, I’ll shake this fear and let it all go
I will have no regrets and I will protect the ones that I hold dear
The path before our eyes, will twist and turn but this I believe
If you will run with me, then I will take the lead

Whenever I get hurt I keep it all to myself, and I lose sight of all the people around me
And as the darkness sets, I close my heart again, and I forget the ones who cherished my life
But I sing aloud all the words that you said, ingrained inside my heart forever
“Remember that I’m here, know that you’re not alone!”

The warmth you gave to me, will be the treasure that I keep
The kindness of your smile surrounds me while, I stand for all to see
Each day that passes by, will be a special sight in my life; I pray these memories will last
Although I cannot tell what lies before the road or the way
I won’t hesitate, I’ll take a leap of faith
If you’re by my side, I know I’ll be okay!

(Mathew) Dear Brave (English Cover)

Early Release! Check out my YouTube for the official video later this week :) 

(Mathew) Yakusoku (Male English Cover)

A work in progress / sneak peak of the next chorus I'm working on...

Work in Progress - Anata no Namae Yobu Yo and Kokoro ga Sakebidasu

Mathew - Shelter (Acoustic / Piano Cover)

kitto seishun love live rough wip

Seinaru Hi No Inori [INST - Piano Mat Plays It Fixed]

want to sing more; don't want to mix more; so just doing a simple aca;

[acapella] Sakkaku Crossroads (tv size)

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[SDM] Rikaisha Chorus - Demo 8peeps SHORT

English cover of Rikaisha by 22/7. Please share, leave a comment and subscribe!

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Title
►Rikaisha (理解者)

Original Artist
►22/7 (ナナブンノニジュウニ) 

Original Composer
►Yukito

Original Writer
►Yasushi Akimoto

Vocalists
►miyukii http://www.youtube.com/miyukii
►odii http://www.youtube.com/odiiette
►Merobean https://www.youtube.com/user/MeroMero...
►Melodiva https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtXR...
►Steph https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXm0...
►奥山KONORI https://www.youtube.com/c/KonoriKonKon
►Mari❀ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3F...
►Calina from Morning Sunrise https://www.youtube.com/c/morningsunr...

Art
►Official 22/7 Artwork

Mix and English Lyrics
►Mathew (Here)

Translation Consultant
►Queso https://twitter.com/QuesoMadness

References
►https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

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[English Fan Cover] Rikaisha 22/7 [Sepia Days Music

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