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Giza Studio
is a Japanese record label. The Giza Studio started as an indie label in the late 1990s under the name Garage Indies Zapping Association, but soon Being Inc. bought it as their sister label company. Giza Studio is located in Osaka, Japan and has been producing successful artists such as Mai Kuraki, Garnet Crow, Rina Aiuchi, etc. since their commercial service on September 1, 1998. Along with other Being Group's sister labels (Zain Records, Rooms Records, B-Gram Records, BMFC, Vermillion Records and Northern Music), the studio's main task is to create music productivity by hiring talented artists, composers and engineers. The label's creative design (such as CD-jacket, photography, cinematography) is handled by Mod's House, while J-Disc is in charge of all the distribution and promotion of the sales. Giza's artists have had provided numerous opening and ending themes for Anime television series such as Meitantei Conan, Project ARMS, MÄR and Tantei Gakuen Q. Sub-labels *Giza ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Being Inc
Being Incorporated, d.b.a. Being Giza Group, is a Japanese private entertainment conglomerate based in Tokyo's Roppongi district, founded on November 1, 1978 by musician Daiko Nagato. Being Inc. and its subsidiaries are the main supplier of theme music for the anime series ''Detective Conan''. As of May 2011, 77 theme tunes have been supplied to the anime by Being Inc. Labels Nowadays production-based record company are no longer a rare thing, however Being has established a dedicated record company and label in quick succession since 1991. Label companies under the label companies that are part of Being Inc. are also subsequently owned by Being Inc. It includes indies labels as well. Independent labels *Zain Records (1991,previously named as B.Jin) *VERMILLION RECORDS (1992, previously named as BMG ROOMS) - formerly a joint venture with BMG Japan (now Sony Music Entertainment Japan) *Giza Studio (1999) *B.Gram-Records (1991) - formerly a joint venture with Nippon PolyGram (n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tantei Gakuen Q
is a Japanese manga series, written by Seimaru Amagi and illustrated by Fumiya Satō (the creators of ''Kindaichi Case Files''), originally serialized in Kodansha's ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' between June 2001 and August 2005, with its chapters collected in twenty-two ''tankōbon'' volumes. A forty-five episode anime television series by Pierrot was broadcast on TBS from April 2003 to March 2004. Plot ''Detective School Q'' is the story of a group of young students from Class Q of Dan Detective School (DDS), a prestigious and renowned detective academy founded by Morihiko Dan, the most famous detective in Japan, and the adventures and mysteries they unfold and solve together. They eventually work against , a mysterious organization which creates almost fool-proof plans that only a handful of detectives can solve. Characters ; : : :A bright, sweet and optimistic boy who is also a brilliant detective. He is considered to be Class Q's leader and is known for his logical expl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rumania Montevideo
Rumania Montevideo is a Japanese pop band under the Giza Studio label. They were active from 1998 to 2002 and reformed in 2019. The band name comes from the combination of the Latin spelling of Romania and Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. Members *Mami Miyoshi (三好真美): vocalist, drummer, lyricist (1998–2002, 2019–) *Makoto Miyoshi (三好誠): guitarist, composer, arranger (1998–2002, 2019–) *Akiko Matsuda (松田明子): saxophonist, keyboardist (1998–2002) *Satomi Makoshi (麻越さとみ): bassist (1998–2002) *Kazunobu Mashima (間島和伸): guitarist (1998–2002) Supporting members *Naoya Shima: drummer (2019–) *Tom: bass (2019–) *Rerere: guitar (2019–) *Cherry: keyboard and backing vocals (2019–) History 1998: Band formation and first demo tapes In the autumn of 1998, the Miyoshi siblings, Mami and Makoto, sent a demo tape to Giza Studio and formed their own band, with members Akiko Matsuda, Satomi Makoshi and Kazunobu Mashima joining in la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweet Velvet
Sweet Velvet was a Japanese pop band under Giza Studio label, formed in 1998 and disbanded in 2001. Biography In 1998, the band formation began. As inspiration for music production they used French pop from the '60s. The band title Sweet Velvet came from the idea of their vocalist Mizuki having velvety voice. In 1999, along with bands New Cinema Tokage and Grass Arcade they debuted on 10 February as "Number One Artists" () on newly created Giza Studio label by distributors Being Inc. Their debut major single, ''I Just Feel So Love Again ~Soba ni Iru Dake de~'' was released in double formats: 8 cm and 12 cm maxi single. The song was used as ending theme for the anime television series '' Mamotte Shugogetten''. Later, the original composer of the song, Aika Ohno, self-covered it in her English cover album ''Shadows of Dreams''. In 1999 June, they released their mini album ''Sweet Velvet'' under indie label Garage Indies Zipping Association and single ''Flame of Love'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Cinema Tokage
New Cinema Tokage (New Cinema 蜥蜴) was a Japanese rock-band under Giza Studio label active in years 19972002. Their management office was Ading. Members *Motoari Funaki (舩木基有) - vocalist and lyricist *Yuuichiro Iwai (岩井勇一郎) - composer and guitarist *Keisuke Kurumatani (車谷啓介) - drummer and lyricist *Hideki Kawagoe (川越英樹) - bassist in years 1998-2000 *Hiroyuki Wakita (脇田啓行) - bassist in years 2000-2002 Biography The formation of the band began in 1997, at this time Motoari and Yuuichiro were working on their demo tape. After Keisuke joined in summer 1998, the members came up with the name ''New Cinema Tokage''. The origin of which comes from the Italian movie '' Cinema Paradiso'' which Seiichiro had watched. In October 1998, under Giza Studio indies label, they released their first indies single ''360°'' and debuted as the label's first artist. By January 1999, they had released their first indies album ''Smashing the bad!''. In Febru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4D-JAM
4D-Jam is a Japanese R&B and soul music unit under the Giza Studio label active in 1998–2002. In 2014, they came back from 12-year hiatus under indies label Con4Tunes. Members *Maho Furukawa (ふるかわ♥魔法)) – vocalist, lyricist *Kenji Shiojiri (シオジリケンジ) – leader, vocalist, composer, lyricist, arranger *Hiromu Nakao (中尾弘)) – arranger *E:mju – DJ *Mirai & Nozomi – Dancers History The formation of band began in 1996 with Kenji and Hiromu together. In September 1998, as a duo unit they released analog single ''Finger'' under indies R&B label ''Styling Records''. In the same month, during music television program's audition ''Hip Hop'' performing Minnie Riperton's ''Lovin' You''. Soon after, she joined 4D-Jam as a main vocalist and become Maho's solo project. In March 1999, as a trio unit they released a first indies single ''Taiyou no Nai Asa Tsuki no Nai Yoru'' under indies label ''Garage Indies Zapping Association''. One month later in Apr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grass Arcade
Grass Arcade is a Japanese rock-band under the Giza Studio label and were active in 1998/1999. Their management office was Ading. History The band was formed in 1998, when Seri Kamimine and Keishi Sanada were high school classmates. Later on in the summer of 1998, Kouji Ueno joined and the three then performed together, live on the streets. In February 1999, they made their major debut on the same day as Giza Studio artists Sweet Velvet and New Cinema Tokage. Their debut single was ''Brave'' which was released in two formats: 8cm and 12cm maxi single. The single was used as an opening theme for Anime television series ''Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo''. The single reached number 36 in the Weekly Oricon rankings, charted for 2 weeks and sold over 10,000 copies. In the same month they released their first mini album "''!"'' under the indie label, Garage Indies Zapping Association. The mini album includes the demo version of the single ''Brave'', the b-side track ''So Long'' and two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natsuki Morikawa
is a Japanese jazz singer under the Giza Studio label. In years 2012-2016 she was vocalist of group Natsuiro. Biography In February 2006, she debuted with Hazuki Morita as ''Morikawa Natsuki and Morita Hazuki'' unit, released together one single ''Amazing Grace'' and one studio album ''Jazz Cover''. In 2008, she started her solo career as a soloist jazz singer. In March released first studio album ''& Jazz''. In September, two covered songs ''Your song'' and ''Lullaby of Birdland'' appeared in Giza Studio's jazz compilation album ''Flavor Jazz: GIZA Jazz compilation vol.1''. In October, she released second studio album ''P-Rhythm''. In March 2009, she released her third studio album ''Primavera''. Two of her covered songs ''As Time Goes by'' and ''Feel Like Makin' Love'' appeared in Giza Studio's compilation ''Flavor Jazz: GIZA Jazz compilation vol.2'' In years 2010-2012 Natsuki was the main personality of her radio program ''Shin-Kobe Jazz Monogatari'' at Radio Kansai. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wands (band)
(stylized as WANDS) is a Japanese rock band formed in 1991 and active until 2000 under the label B-Gram Records. In 2019, the band reunited with a new vocalist, Daishi Uehara, and two former members, Shibasaki and Kimura, under the D-Go recording label. In the span of 29 years, the band has had three lead vocalists and changed instrumental members five times. Members Wesugi period * (1991-1996)- vocalist, lyricist, composer, arranger * (1991-1992)-keyboardist, composer, arranger * (1991-1996)-guitarist, composer, arranger * (1992-1996)-keyboardist, lyricist, composer, arranger Waku period * (1997-2000)-vocalist, lyricist, arranger * (1997-2000)-guitarist, lyricist, composer, arranger * (1992-2000)-keyboardist, lyricist, composer, arranger Uehara period * (2019-)- vocalist, lyricist * (1991-1996, 2019-)-guitarist, composer, arranger * (1992-2000, 2019-)-keyboardist, lyricist, composer, arranger Career 1991–1996: Commercial success with Show Wesugi The band was founded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sard Underground
Sard Underground (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese musical group under the Giza Studio label. In September 2019, they debuted with their cover album ''Zard Tribute''. As a cover band of the Japanese artist Zard, their name is derived from Zard. History 2019: Band formation and "Zard Tribute" album The band formation has started in the December 2018 by introducing only Yua herself with the social network accounts creation. In February, the band has announced 4 stable members and soon held first one-man live in the live venue Hills Pankojo Factory in Osaka. In June, two cover songs has received a promotion: '' My Friend'' was promoted as an image song to the marathon event ''Tohoku Miyagi Revive'' and ''Makenaide'' as a theme song to the ''High School Basketball Winter Cup''. Both of the songs were included in the cover album Zard Tribute, which released on 18 September. The album debuted at number 24 on the Oricon Album Weekly Charts and charted 10 weeks. In November, they a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dps (band)
Dps is a Japanese rock band under the Giza Studio label. History In May 2016, Naoki participated in Zard's live tour session "25th Anniversary Live" as a guitarist. DVD footage was released on December. On the same month, Atsushi, Naoki and Tsuyoshi had participated as an arranger for Giza studio cover project ''D-project'' where he re-arranged Zard's single ''Ai ga Mienai'' and ''Ame ni Yurete''. In October 2016, the vocalist Ryosuke has won the main grandprix in ''Sugoiyo! Campastar Vocal Contest''. Three months later in 2017, the band formation has begun by adding more members as Naoki Morioka, Atsushi Yamaguchi (former known as Atsushi Kawamura from Naifu and Loe) and Tsuyoshi Asai (previously as guitarist in band Loe). On April 28, 2017, they've held first live performance in Hill PansKoujou. In September 2017, an official website for Dps has been launched. In November 2017, they've released first mini album ''Begins with Em'' under indies label Tent House. The album was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marie Ueda
is a Japanese singer and songwriter under Giza Studio label. Biography At the age of 5 or 6, Ueda dreamed to become a singer one day. During elementary school she tried out in various auditions at singing contests. In 2003, at 12, she sang Yo Hitoto's "Morai Naki" at the Jaccom music festival and won the contest. When she attended middle school, she was scouted by a Fukuoka talent agency, but she rejected the offer. Then she tried out at a Giza Studio audition in her 3rd year of middle school and won. 2008–2013: Indie career In spring of 2007, after graduating from junior high school, Ueda went to live alone in Osaka and started music activities such as live performances and songwriting. Her live performances caught the attention of a staff at the record company, so she began music production. From January until June 2008, MarUedaie released a monthly digital single. On 30 July 2008, she debuted with her first mini album ''Taikutsu na Coppelia'' under indie label Tent Hou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |