Thai Artist Flower.far Releases Japanese Cover Album 'What if…'! Comments Arrive from ☆Taku Takahashi (m-flo, block.fm)!
Thai rising artist Flower.far has released her Japanese cover album 'What if…', a joint project with Japanese music company KSR Corp. The album features her unique interpretations of famous Japanese songs, and has received comments from ☆Taku Takahashi of m-flo. This project is notable for its circular music distribution and development model between Japan and Thailand, with a documentary film also released and plans for full-scale expansion into the Japanese and Southeast Asian markets.
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From a joint project between Thailand's emerging label YUPP! Entertainment and Japan's music company KSR Corp., artist Flower.far's Japanese cover album 'What if…' was released today, May 8th (Friday).
'What if…' is a cover album that reconstructs famous Japanese songs with Flower.far's interpretation.
With delicate yet transparent vocals and a modern sound approach, it presents a new listening experience while preserving the charm of the original songs.
This project is progressing across Japan and Thailand, with the fusion of creative talents from both countries in each stage of production and promotion.
Unlike the traditional one-way development from "Japan to overseas," it is also noteworthy for practicing a circular music distribution and development model of "Japan → Thailand → Japan."
Following this release, ☆Taku Takahashi (m-flo, block.fm) himself has commented on the cover of the song "Yours only," included in the album.
【☆Taku Takahashi Comment】
"She very carefully picked up the delicate emotions of the original song, and it sounded very fresh to me. I believe m-flo's songs have room for interpretation across eras, and this cover truly embodies that. I was very happy and impressed that it was reconstructed as her own story, including the arrangement and vocal quality."
This comment is not just a reaction, but symbolizes a new flow of music where Japanese songs are reinterpreted by overseas artists, and their value returns to Japan.
A documentary video tracing the behind-the-scenes of the album production has also been released, drawing attention to the cross-border music production process.
This release is expected to be a symbolic case demonstrating how music projects originating from Asia can cross borders and create new value, with future developments anticipated.
Starting with this work, Flower.far plans to fully expand into the Japanese and Southeast Asian markets. She will expand her presence as an artist through multi-faceted activities such as live performances, collaborations, and video content.
【Album Overview】
Artist：Flower.far
Album Title: “What if…”
Release Date: 2026/5/08
Track List:
M01. “Plastic Love” (Mariya Takeuchi, 1984)
M02. “Kiss” (ORIGINAL LOVE, 1993)
M03. “sweetness” (MISIA, 1999)
M04. “Unforgettable Days” (MISIA, 1999)
M05. “Yours only,” (m-flo, 2001)
M06. “Lemon feat. Fumito Iwai (Galileo Galilei)” (Kenshi Yonezu, 2018)
M07. “NIGHT DANCER” (imase, 2022)
M08. “flower.far -Japanese ver.-”
Flower.far “What if…”
https://flowerfar.lnk.to/what_if
＜Documentary＞
FLOWER.FAR “What if… : A Voice Across Borders”
https://youtu.be/R6xID2pWaVs
＜Synopsis＞
A Thai girl who has longed for Japan, with her only weapon, her "voice," encounters a new culture and transforms her dream into reality.
This work is a documentary that follows her journey as she confronts Japan through music and challenges across borders. In this process, there is a musical dialogue connecting Japan, Thailand, and Asia, depicting the "universality of music" that moves people's hearts beyond language and cultural differences. Furthermore, it portrays the strength to realize dreams and the real story behind them, as she carves her own path through her talent and effort, even in an environment that is not necessarily blessed.
＜Event Information＞
May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
- The 26th Thai Festival Tokyo Special Concert -
@shibuya eggman
OPEN 17:00 / START 18:00
Ticket：ADV 6,000yen+1D / DOOR 6,500yen+1D
http://eggman.jp/schedule/the-26th-thai-f
'What if…' is a cover album that reconstructs famous Japanese songs with Flower.far's interpretation.
With delicate yet transparent vocals and a modern sound approach, it presents a new listening experience while preserving the charm of the original songs.
This project is progressing across Japan and Thailand, with the fusion of creative talents from both countries in each stage of production and promotion.
Unlike the traditional one-way development from "Japan to overseas," it is also noteworthy for practicing a circular music distribution and development model of "Japan → Thailand → Japan."
Following this release, ☆Taku Takahashi (m-flo, block.fm) himself has commented on the cover of the song "Yours only," included in the album.
【☆Taku Takahashi Comment】
"She very carefully picked up the delicate emotions of the original song, and it sounded very fresh to me. I believe m-flo's songs have room for interpretation across eras, and this cover truly embodies that. I was very happy and impressed that it was reconstructed as her own story, including the arrangement and vocal quality."
This comment is not just a reaction, but symbolizes a new flow of music where Japanese songs are reinterpreted by overseas artists, and their value returns to Japan.
A documentary video tracing the behind-the-scenes of the album production has also been released, drawing attention to the cross-border music production process.
This release is expected to be a symbolic case demonstrating how music projects originating from Asia can cross borders and create new value, with future developments anticipated.
Starting with this work, Flower.far plans to fully expand into the Japanese and Southeast Asian markets. She will expand her presence as an artist through multi-faceted activities such as live performances, collaborations, and video content.
【Album Overview】
Artist：Flower.far
Album Title: “What if…”
Release Date: 2026/5/08
Track List:
M01. “Plastic Love” (Mariya Takeuchi, 1984)
M02. “Kiss” (ORIGINAL LOVE, 1993)
M03. “sweetness” (MISIA, 1999)
M04. “Unforgettable Days” (MISIA, 1999)
M05. “Yours only,” (m-flo, 2001)
M06. “Lemon feat. Fumito Iwai (Galileo Galilei)” (Kenshi Yonezu, 2018)
M07. “NIGHT DANCER” (imase, 2022)
M08. “flower.far -Japanese ver.-”
Flower.far “What if…”
https://flowerfar.lnk.to/what_if
＜Documentary＞
FLOWER.FAR “What if… : A Voice Across Borders”
https://youtu.be/R6xID2pWaVs
＜Synopsis＞
A Thai girl who has longed for Japan, with her only weapon, her "voice," encounters a new culture and transforms her dream into reality.
This work is a documentary that follows her journey as she confronts Japan through music and challenges across borders. In this process, there is a musical dialogue connecting Japan, Thailand, and Asia, depicting the "universality of music" that moves people's hearts beyond language and cultural differences. Furthermore, it portrays the strength to realize dreams and the real story behind them, as she carves her own path through her talent and effort, even in an environment that is not necessarily blessed.
＜Event Information＞
May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
- The 26th Thai Festival Tokyo Special Concert -
@shibuya eggman
OPEN 17:00 / START 18:00
Ticket：ADV 6,000yen+1D / DOOR 6,500yen+1D
http://eggman.jp/schedule/the-26th-thai-f