The city pop masterpiece “Mayonaka no Door ~ Stay with Me”, sung by Miki Matsubara, now has a previously unreleased song titled “SKY RESTAURANT'”, which was released on December 5th via digital platforms.

This track, with lyrics by Yumi Arai and music by Kunihiko Murai, is well-known as a hit performed by the vocal group Hi-Fi Set. It has also gained recognition overseas as a sampling source. For this release, only the vocal track preserved on multi-tapes stored in a warehouse was used, and a new arrangement was created by city pop maestros Tetsuji Hayashi and Yasuo Otani.

Regarding the project, Hayashi commented, “I was entrusted with producing this track from Miki Matsubara’s unreleased recordings. That song turned out to be ‘Sky Restaurant,’ a hit familiar through Hi-Fi Set. I aimed to rebuild the arrangement by stripping away everything except her voice from the original demo recording, which had a distinctly kayōkyoku (Japanese pop) flavor. While working, listening to Miki’s voice and breaths captured by the mic, I felt moments of heartache from the reality that she is no longer with us. However, those emotions gradually transformed into the joy of creating something new. With my foundational arrangement and Yasuo Otani’s sound design, a new ‘song’ by Miki Matsubara has been born.”

The music video, also released on the same day, was directed by Miki Matsubara’s cousin, filmmaker Tsuyoshi Matsubara, and stars her grandniece, Moka Matsubara, who is also active as an actress.

After 42 years, “Sky Restaurant” has been revived with a fresh arrangement. Be sure to enjoy this timeless masterpiece in its new form!

Miki Matsubara – “SKY RESTAURANT“

Release Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Streaming Link:
https://MikiMatsubara.lnk.to/skyrestaurant

Miki Matsubara – “SKY RESTAURANT” (Music Video)

Miki Matsubara’s 45th Anniversary Site

(Contains information on special promotions and events):
https://miki-matsubara-45th.ponycanyon.co.jp

Official YouTube Channel

Miki Matsubara Official “Stay with Me”
https://www.youtube.com/@staywithme_miki

Related Music Videos

• Mayonaka no Door – Stay with Me (Music Video, 2023 by Fridman Sisters):
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRmlLrI0OVk
• Mayonaka no Door – Stay with Me (Director’s Cut, 2022 by Tell Sato):
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lags8E4hvow
  (Digitally restored and re-edited from the original 1979 footage)
• Mayonaka no Door – Stay with Me (Official Lyric Video):
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuU2YHtxMik

Streaming Links for Miki Matsubara’s Discography

https://lnk.to/matsubaramiki

Official Goods Store

Miki Matsubara merchandise:
https://matsubaramiki-store.jp