Bialystocks will be performing the theme song and background music for the film “Route 29,” which will be released on November 8th.
Bialystocks, who also composed the soundtrack for this film, wrote a new song, “Mirror,” as the theme song. This collaboration was realized at the request of Director Morii, who was fascinated by Vocalist Motoku’s 2019 film “Hadaka no Yume.” Bialystocks commented, “I wanted to not get in the way of the journey of Haru and Tombo, two people who were never meant to meet… I really enjoyed working with Director Morii to keep an eye on Haru and Tombo through music, staying close to each other like their strides.” Director Morii reflected, “The music that the two of them created this time was so free that I was overwhelmed when I heard it for the first time. Please look forward to it. I’m sure you will be amazed.”
The theme song “Mirror” will also be included in the album “Songs for the Cryptids” to be released on October 2nd. To commemorate the release of the album, the band will hold their largest live house tour to date, visiting seven locations nationwide, starting in October. Tickets are on sale at each play guide.
“Route 29” is a film inspired by poet Taichi Nakao’s “Route 29, Liberation,” directed by Yusuke Morii, whose debut film “This is Amiko” won him numerous awards, including the 27th Kaneto Shindo Prize, and captivated many movie fans. The film tells the story of Tombo, a lonely cleaner who cannot communicate with others more than necessary, who goes on a journey with an unusual girl named Haru. It is a road movie that depicts how her empty heart is filled with emotions of joy and sadness as she meets strange people along the way and gradually deepens her bond with Haru. Tombo is played by Haruka Ayase, who won the Japan Academy Award for Best Actress for “Revolver Lily,” and Haru is played by Kazuna Osawa, who made a strong debut in “This is Amiko” and won the Best Newcomer Award at the 36th Takasaki Film Festival. Other cast members who join the cast are talented actors with a reputation for their acting and presence, including Ichikawa Mikako, Kora Kengo, Harada Konosuke, Kawai Aoba, and Watanabe Misako.
A trailer for the film is currently available on YouTube, featuring the theme song “Mirror” and excerpts from the soundtrack by Bialystocks.
Bialystocks Comment
So as not to get in the way of the journey of Haru and Tombo, two people who were never meant to meet…
It was a lot of fun working with Director Morii to keep an eye on Haru and Tombo through music, keeping close to each other like the two of them.
Please come and visit the theater.
Comment from Director Yusuke Morii
After watching the movie “Hadaka no Yume,” I had been secretly hoping to ask Bialystocks to do the music, and then one day, by chance, I ran into Motoki Hoki at a movie theater. I felt it was fate, and even though it was our first meeting, I took the plunge and made him an offer on the spot.
The music that they created this time was so free that I was overwhelmed when I heard it for the first time. Please look forward to it. I’m sure you will be amazed.
Route 29 movie trailer
Bialystocks 3rd Album “Songs for the Cryptids”
Release date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
CD+Blu-ray
PCCA-06324 ¥5,500 (tax included)
CD ONLY
PCCA-06325 ¥3,300 (tax included)
CD (10 songs)
01. I can’t even fly
02. Kids
03. Lately
04. The Life I Dream of
05. Rainbow
06. Tell Me
07. Mirror
08. Cheek resting on hand
09. The Detour to Happiness
10. Branches
Blu-ray
Bialystocks 2nd Tour 2023 – EX THEATER ROPPONGI
01. Nevermore
02. Cola Banana Music
03. Bouquet
04. Blink
05. Emptyman
06. Over Now
07. A life of getting fat for free
08. Accent Color
09. Morning Mist
10. All Too Soon
11. Lighthouse
12. Bohemian
13. Yawning Curve
14. Winter
15. Thank You
16. Cheek resting on hand
17. I Don’t Have a Pen
18. Branches
19. Upon You
20. After the Light
21. Everyday touch
22. Sheltering from the Rain
Store Benefits
Amazon.co.jp: Mega Jacket
Rakuten Books: Acrylic stand
Seven Net Shopping: Drawstring Bag
Tower Records and TOWER mini stores, Tower Records Online: A5 clear file (TOWER ver.)
Nationwide HMV/HMV&BOOKS online: A5 clear file (HMV ver.)
If you pre-order the new Bialystocks album at any of the participating stores listed above, you will receive an original bonus gift from each store on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Purchase benefits will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that the offer will end once all stock has been exhausted.
*Some stores may not offer the bonuses, so please check when making your reservation or purchase.
*If you make a reservation through the online shop, please make sure to order from the cart with bonus items if you would like to purchase products with bonus items. Please note that some online shops do not allow you to cancel reserved items.
To book please go to:https://bialystocks.lnk.to/3rdalbum_CD
*Price and contents are subject to change without notice.
“Songs for the Cryptids Tour”
Sunday, October 20, 2024 Zepp Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
Saturday, October 26, 2024 DRUM LOGOS, Fukuoka Prefecture
Friday, November 1, 2024 Miyagi Prefecture Rensa
Saturday, November 2, 2024 KT Zepp Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Saturday, November 9, 2024 Sapporo PENNY LANE24, Hokkaido
Sunday, November 17, 2024 Zepp Namba (OSAKA)
Friday, November 29, 2024 Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO), Tokyo
Album tour special site:https://bialystocks.com/albumtour2024/
Artist Information
Official website:https://bialystocks.com/
Formula X:https://twitter.com/bialymusic
Official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bialystocks/
Official YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/Bialystocks
Bialystocks Profile
The band was formed in 2019 after a live screening of the film “Haruneko,” directed by Sora Hokimoto and produced by Shinji Aoyama. In 2021, they released their first full-length album, “Bialystocks.” In 2022, they were selected for Spotify’s “RADAR: Early Noise 2022,” and in November of the same year, they released their second full-length album, “Quicksand,” through PONYCANYON/IRORI Records. The combination of vocalist Motoki Hoki’s soulful and expansive singing voice, folky and warm melodies, and keyboardist Go Kikuchi’s jazz-based but genre-crossing instrumental arrangement is described as both universal and cutting-edge.
