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GREAT3
Great 3, stylised as GREAT3, are a Japanese rock band formed in 1994. The trio is composed of guitarist Akito Katayose, drummer Kenichi Shirane and bassist jan (who replaced Kiyoshi Takakuwa in 2012). All members serve as composers and lyricists, as well as lead vocalists. The band's name is a reference to all three members being tall. Biography Katayose, Shirane and Takakuwa formed Great 3 after the dissolution of their previous band in February 1994 (the other members went to form Hicksville). The group debuted on Toshiba EMI with the single "Fool & the Gang" and the album ''Richmondo High'' in 1995. Later, they established their own label, Bodicious. In the early 2000s, they started collaborating with American musician John McEntire, who produced/engineered their albums ''May and December'' (2001), ''When You Were a Beauty'' (2002) and ''Climax'' (2003), ''When You Were a Beauty'' being recorded with the members of The Sea and Cake, Tortoise and Wilco. In February 2004, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chocolat (singer)
(born February 15, 1978) is a Japanese singer from the greater Tokyo area in Japan. Her first single, "Chocolat a la mode", was released in 1997 on Epic Records (Japan). Her younger twin sister Heaco is also a singer. In 1998, Chocolat married the musician Akito Katayose from the band GREAT3 in Maui, Hawaii, which subsequently became her favorite place. In 2000, she moved from Epic Records to Warner Bros. Japan and later that year recorded the duet single "VERANDA" with her husband, credited as Akito Katayose featuring Chocolat. In 2005, she and her husband formed the group Chocolat & Akito. Discography Singles * (May 21, 1997) Produced by shibuya-kei group Neil & Iraiza. * (July 1, 1997）Produced by Hideki Kaji *"Twinkle Starberry" (November 1, 1997) * (February 1, 1998) * (May 21, 1998) * (November 21, 1998) * (July 1, 1999) *"FARGO" (November 20, 1999) *"VERANDA" (April 12, 2000) (as Akito Katayose featuring Chocolat), later used in a ''Nikka Cidre'' beverage advertisem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alternative Rock
Alternative rock, or alt-rock, is a category of rock music that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1970s and became widely popular in the 1990s. "Alternative" refers to the genre's distinction from Popular culture, mainstream or commercial rock or pop music. The term's original meaning was broader, referring to musicians influenced by the musical style or independent, DIY ethic, DIY ethos of late-1970s punk rock.di Perna, Alan. "Brave Noise—The History of Alternative Rock Guitar". ''Guitar World''. December 1995. Traditionally, alternative rock varied in terms of its sound, social context, and regional roots. Throughout the 1980s, magazines and zines, college radio airplay, and word of mouth had increased the prominence and highlighted the diversity of alternative rock's distinct styles (and music scenes), such as noise pop, indie rock, grunge, and shoegaze. In September 1988, Billboard (magazine), ''Billboard'' introduced "alternative" into their charting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tortoise (band)
Tortoise is an American post-rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois in 1990. The band incorporates krautrock, dub, minimal music, electronica and jazz into their music, a combination sometimes termed "post-rock". Tortoise have been consistently credited for the rise of the post-rock movement in the 1990s. History 1990s The group's origins lie in the late 1980s pairing of Doug McCombs (bassist with Eleventh Dream Day) and drummer John Herndon, who initially wanted to establish themselves as a freelance rhythm section (like reggae legends Sly and Robbie). The idea did not come to fruition, but their interest in grooving rhythms, as well as their recording studio knowledge led to partnerships with drummer John McEntire and bassist Bundy K. Brown (both formerly of Bastro and Gastr Del Sol) joining, followed by percussionist Dan Bitney. Though songs are credited to all the musicians, McEntire became perceived as the group's guiding force, as his contributions mainly took the form of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salyu
is a Japanese singer, produced by Takeshi Kobayashi. She debuted in 2000 as the fictional singer Lily Chou-Chou for the film ''All About Lily Chou-Chou'', and later debuted as a solo artist in 2004. She is best known for her charity single collaboration with Bank Band in 2006, " To U." Salyu has also worked as a voice actress for the Japanese-language version of the game ''Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box'' (2007), in which she voiced the character (known as Babette in the English version). In 2011, Salyu embarked on a new solo project going by the name . Biography Much of Salyu's personal information and history has not been revealed publicly. Her official website's profile, for example, only lists her musical releases and commercial tie-ups, as opposed to her background. However, she has revealed two personal facts about herself in her blog: her first name is and that she has four siblings. Her older brother, is a former professional rugby union player, for the Toshi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Psychedelico
is a Japanese rock band, often called Delico for short. They are popular not only in Japan but also Hong Kong and Taiwan. Members * Kumi (Born April 11, 1976, in Chiba Prefecture) – lead vocals, guitars, etc. ** Kumi speaks English because she lived in San Francisco, the United States, in her youth. She got married on March 9, 2010. * Naoki (Born July 21, 1973, in Shizuoka Prefecture) – guitars, bass, backing vocals, etc. ** Naoki wrote his name in their early works as "Naoki Sato". He produces The Bawdies. Backup band * Hirohisa Horie (''Neil & Iraiza''): Electronic keyboard, keyboards, guitar * Kiyoshi Takakuwa (ex-''Great3''): bass * Kenichi Shirane (''Great3''): drums * Nobumasa Yamada (''amp'box Recording studio''): recording engineer, drums * Tomohiko Gondo: programming History The band was formed in January 1997 by singer Kumi and guitarist Naoki Sato, while studying at Aoyama Gakuin University in Tokyo. Only Kumi and Naoki remained finally in the band though i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimonos (band)
The is a traditional Japanese garment and the national dress of Japan. The kimono is a wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, and is worn left side wrapped over right, unless the wearer is deceased. The kimono is traditionally worn with a broad sash, called an , and is commonly worn with accessories such as zōri sandals and socks. Kimono have a set method of construction and are typically made from a long, narrow bolt of cloth known as a , though Western-style fabric bolts are also sometimes used. There are different types of kimono for men, women, and children, varying based on the occasion, the season, the wearer's age, and – less commonly in the modern day – the wearer's marital status. Despite the kimono's reputation as a formal and difficult-to-wear garment, there are types of kimono suitable for both formal and informal occasions. The way a person wears their kimono is known as . Though previously been the most common Japanese garm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leo Imai
Leo or Léo may refer to: Acronyms * Law enforcement officer * Law enforcement organisation * '' Louisville Eccentric Observer'', a free weekly newspaper in Louisville, Kentucky * Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Arts and entertainment Music * Leo (band), a Missouri-based rock band that was founded in Cleveland, Ohio * L.E.O. (band), a band by musician Bleu and collaborators Film * ''Leo'' (2000 film), a Spanish film by José Luis Borau * ''Leo'' (2002 film), a British-American drama film * ''Leo'', a 2007 Swedish film by Josef Fares * ''Leo'' (2012 film), a Kenyan film * Leo the Lion (MGM), mascot of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie studio Television * Leo Awards, a British Columbian television award * "Leo", an episode of ''Being Erica'' * Léo, fictional lion in the animation ''Animal Crackers'' * ''Léo'', 2018 Quebec television series created by Fabien Cloutier Companies * Leo Namibia, former name for the TN Mobile phone network in Namibia * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chara (singer)
, better known by her stage name Chara, is a Japanese singer, actress and video jockey. She debuted in 1991 with the single ''Heaven''. She is known for her song " Swallowtail Butterfly (Ai no Uta)", the theme song for the 1996 Shunji Iwai film '' Swallowtail Butterfly'' in which she starred, her 1997 hit single "Yasashii Kimochi", and her collaboration with Judy and Mary vocalist Yuki, "Ai no Hi Mittsu Orange". Chara later formed a band with Yuki, called Mean Machine. Early life Chara grew up in Kawaguchi, Saitama. She started learning the piano from age four, and starting composing songs in elementary school. In her first year of elementary school, she performed a song she had written, , at a school piano recital., accessed through She originally received her nickname ''Chara'' in junior high school, after a teacher called her this. She was so well known by this name that even some of her friends did not know her real name. She continues to use this name as she believes i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bonnie Pink
, known by her stage name Bonnie Pink, is a Japanese singer-songwriter and musician. She writes and composes all her songs, and plays guitar and piano. Asada has said that the name Bonnie Pink is random and has no special meaning; she chose it because it was easy to remember and because she thought the words were cute together. Aside from her native Japanese, she is also fluent in speaking English, Korean and Chinese. History Bonnie Pink debuted in 1995 with the single " Orenji", under her real name, Asada Kaori. Her first album, ''Blue Jam'', was released that same year under the Pony Canyon record label. She described it as a "mixture of bitter honey, blues music, momentary silence, irresistible madness, teardrops, sour grapes, hopeful bombs, big big love, and a few green apples" in the jacket. It introduced her unique style of music that has been defined as an off-beat mix between jazz, blues, pop, and rock. The next year she met Tore Johansson, Swedish producer for The Cardig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Beatniks (band)
The Beatniks are an alternative rock duo formed by Yellow Magic Orchestra drummer/singer Yukihiro Takahashi and Keiichi Suzuki.Ruhlmann, William " The Beatniks Biography, ''Allmusic'', Macrovision Corporation The duo's debut album featured vocals mostly in English, with the rest in French French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents ** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with Franc .... In 2017, the band recorded the theme song for NHK TV's J-Melo, 'Softly Softly', in collaboration with Leo Imai. In 2018 the band released their first album in seven years, Exitentialist A Xie Xie. They then undertook live performances, despite Takahashi recently having had surgery on his eyes. Albums * ''Exitentialism'' (1981) Vap * ''The Beatniks'' (1982) Statik * ''Exitentialist A Go-Go'' (1987) Pony Canyon * ''Another High Exit'' (1994) Vap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hey Mister Girl!
Hey or Hey! may refer to: Music * Hey (band), a Polish rock band Albums * ''Hey'' (Andreas Bourani album) or the title song (see below), 2014 * ''Hey!'' (Julio Iglesias album) or the title song, 1980 * ''Hey!'' (Jullie album) or the title song, 2009 * ''Hey! Album'', by Marvelous 3, 1998 * ''Hey'', by the Glitter Band, 1974 * ''Hey!'', by the Gruesomes, 1988 * ''Hey'', by Toni Price, 1995 * ''Hey: A Pixies Tribute'', a Pixies tribute album, 2003 EPs * ''Hey'' (EP) or the title song, by Le1f, 2014 * ''Hey!'', by Dzeko & Torres, 2012 * ''Hey!'', by the Regrettes, 2015 Songs * "Hey" (Andreas Bourani song), 2015 * "Hey" (Fais song), 2016 * "Hey" (Flow song), 2011 * "Hey" (Lil Jon song), 2010 * "Hey" (Mitchel Musso song), 2009 * "Hey!" (Masaharu Fukuyama song), 2000 * "Hey", by Alvvays from '' Antisocialites'', 2017 * "Hey", by Bic Runga from ''Drive'', 1997 * "Hey", by Crystal Bernard, 1999 * "Hey", by Gillmor, opening theme for the U.S. sitcom '' Unhitched'', 2008 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sophia (Japanese Band)
Sophia (stylized as SOPHIA) is a Japanese rock band formed in 1994 by vocalist Mitsuru Matsuoka, guitarist Kazutaka Toyota, bassist Yoshio Kuroyanagi, drummer Yoshitomo Akamatsu and keyboardist Keiichi Miyako. Currently signed to Avex Trax since 2011, they made their major debut in 1995 on Toy's Factory. They changed over to Toshiba EMI in 2004, and Universal Music Japan in 2009. Their album ''Alive'' was named one of the top albums from 1989-1998 in a 2004 issue of the music magazine ''Band Yarouze''. Their single "-Boku wa Koko ni Iru-" was used as the 2nd ending theme for the anime ''Kaleido Star''. Keyboardist Miyako announced on March 21, 2010 that he was diagnosed with lymphoma, and on April 10 the band went on a hiatus. Sophia, as a quartet, was a guest of honor at Anime Expo in Los Angeles from July 1–4, 2010, having their first concert in the US on the 3rd. The group ended the hiatus on August 13th, 2011, after a live show at the Nippon Budokan, but eventually ended up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
