Cornelius

The Profile

Cornelius is the moniker of Japanese musician and producer Keigo Oyamada, a seminal figure in the Shibuya-kei scene. Formerly of Flipper’s Guitar, he is known for playful, intricate productions spanning Fantasma (1997), Point (2001), Sensuous (2006), and Mellow Waves (2017).

Central figure in Shibuya-kei; former member of Flipper’s Guitar; associated with Trattoria Records; noted for inventive audio-visual work including the video for “Drop.”

Reviews celebrate Cornelius as a key Shibuya-kei figure with inventive, eclectic albums. Fantasma is hailed as kaleidoscopic and forward-looking; Point as organic, nature-infused, and meticulously crafted. Writers highlight standout tracks like Mic Check, Star Fruits Surf Rider, Drop, I Hate Hate, and Free Fall. Overall sentiment is strongly positive.