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Hitoshi Okamoto
is a Japanese guitarist, composer, arranger and the former member of the J-pop band Garnet Crow in years 1999-2013, as well as some of his own solo releases. Biography Since the release of Okamoto's 2010 solo album "Now Printing...", he has used the stage name "Super Light" for his solo projects. As a solo artist, Okamoto writes the majority of his songs by himself, however, fellow Garnet Crow member Nana Azuki has written lyrics for some of his songs. Okamoto is sometimes referred to with the nickname "Okamocchi" (おかもっち). He has created an alternate version of the "GARNET CROW" songs "Crystal Gauge" and "Mysterious Eyes", the latter of which Okamoto had released under the "Super Light" name. During live performances as a solo artist, Okamoto sometimes plays "Garnet Crow" songs, or even invites the other Garnet members to appear as guest musicians. In "Garnet Crow" live performances, Okamoto provides back-up vocals in addition to playing the guitar. From 2002 until 2009 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyoto
Kyoto (; Japanese: , ''Kyōto'' ), officially , is the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture in Japan. Located in the Kansai region on the island of Honshu, Kyoto forms a part of the Keihanshin metropolitan area along with Osaka and Kobe. , the city had a population of 1.46 million. The city is the cultural anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area known as Greater Kyoto, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) home to a census-estimated 3.8 million people. Kyoto is one of the oldest municipalities in Japan, having been chosen in 794 as the new seat of Japan's imperial court by Emperor Kanmu. The original city, named Heian-kyō, was arranged in accordance with traditional Chinese feng shui following the model of the ancient Chinese capital of Chang'an/Luoyang. The emperors of Japan ruled from Kyoto in the following eleven centuries until 1869. It was the scene of several key events of the Muromachi period, Sengoku period, and the Boshin War, such as the Ōnin War, the Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hayami Kishimoto
is a retired female Japanese popular music singer. She was affiliated with the Giza Studio recording label for her four-year career. Biography When Hayami Kishimoto was 10 years old at the 5th grade in elementary school in Japan, she began to go to dancing lessons and soon after started singing course as well. The dance style she learnt was primarily Jazz, then advanced into Hip-hop and later lock and House. Dreaming to be a professional singer and signed a contract with formerly Vision Factory. In October 2002 she tried out for "Dig Star" audition by 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 ..., and won the grand champion with her singing and dancing. Those staff at GIZA Studio were so enthusiastic to publish Kishimoto's first single CD, that she debut in ei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
D-project
d-project is a Japanese cover band under the Giza Studio label. The band was formed to celebrate 25th anniversary of Zard's debut and in first album arranged popular songs. Famous arrangers and composed were grouped with guest vocalist Maki Ohguro and guest mc Ken. The first album ''d-project with ZARD'' was released on 30 May 2016. The album reached #33 rank first week and charted for 3 weeks. Discography d-project with ZARD All songs are originally written by Izumi Sakai , known professionally as , was a female Japanese pop singer, songwriter, and member of the group Zard. As Sakai was the only member who stayed in the group while others joined and left regularly, Zard and Sakai may be referred to interchangeably. .... Compositions for each song by individual composers remains same.Official track list (in Japanese) http://www.bgv.jp/shop/detail_shop.php?item_id=6081 References External links *Official websit Japanese pop rock music groups Being Inc. artists {{J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ai Takaoka
is a former Japanese pop singer and songwriter under the Giza Studio label. Biography Before her solo debut, Ai participated in the cover album " The Hit Parade" covering the song ''Sono Mama Kinisanaide'' (by ''Candies'') alongside Giza singers Aiko Kitahara and Yuka Saegusa. Produced by Tak Matsumoto of Japanese rock band B'z. In 2004 she debuted with single ''Kimi no Soba de'' composed by Aika Ohno and produced by Akihito Tokunaga. The most well-known song is "Koi Hanabi" which was produced by Nakano Junko. The song was used as a theme song for Tokyo Broadcasting System Television television drama ''Kodomo no Jijou''. It was later included in two Giza Studio compilation albums as representative song. In 2007, she performed cover of Field of View's biggest hit ''Totsuzen'' on Hill PanKoujou event ''Being 90's Party'' along with from NaokI Ko-jin from Naifu Naifu were a Japanese 4-piece rock band formed in 2007 under Giza Studio label. Naifu disbanded in 2009. Their manage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natsuiro
Natsuiro (なついろ) was a Japanese music unit under Giza Studio in their sublabel D-Go. Members *Natsuki Morikawa (森川七月) - vocalist *Yoshimi Yamazaki (山崎好詩未) - keyboardist and lyricist *Kana Kitagawa (北川加奈) - pianist Biography *In 2012, jazz singer Natsuki Morikawa formed music unit with Yoshimi Yamazaki and Kana Kitagawa *At same year, they've made major debut with single ''Kimi no Namida ni Koishiteru'' which was used as opening theme for anime Detective Conan ''Case Closed'', also known as , is a Japanese detective manga series written and illustrated by Gosho Aoyama. It has been serialized in Shogakukan's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' since January 1994, with its cha ... *In October 2016 through official website unit has announced hiatus from their music activities **Yoshimi has announced on her blog retiring from modeling and music activities, Natsuki continues with her solo jazz activities and Kana supports ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saasa
Rocketry SA is the official voice and controlling body for all aspects of non-commercial and non-governmental rocketry in South Africa. The organization is registered as a non profit organization in South Africa. Rocketry SA promotes model rocketry, high-power rocketry, amateur rocketry, and aerospace modelling. History The organization was established in 2003, under the name South African Amateur Space Association (SAASA). During the 2013 Annual General Meeting of the Association, members voted in favour of a name change. Due to practical reasons, however, and in line with the legal requirements of registering a non-profit organization in South Africa, the name was only officially changed in 2017 to "Rocketry SA". Organizational structure Rocketry SA functions as a member-based, non-profit organization. In line with South African law, the Organization appoints a CEO (chief executive office), supported by an EXCO (Executive committee). Rocketry SA co-exists under the government- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miho Komatsu
is a former Japanese singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Kobe, Japan, Komatsu began her career as a songwriter, writing "Kono Machi de Kimi to Kurashitai" for Field of View. In May 1997, she released her debut single " Nazo", which served as the theme song to the Japanese anime series ''Case Closed''. The song peaked at number nine on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart in Japan and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). Her debut album of the same title (1997) peaked at number five on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart in Japan. After releasing her first compilation album ''Miho Komatsu Best ~once more~'' (2006), which peaked at number 21 in Japan, she retired from music industry with no announcement. As of May 2022, Komatsu has released eleven albums including eight studio albums, 26 singles, and two essay books. During her ten year career, she never made any television appearances and performed live. As a singer, Komatsu is perhaps best-known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aika Ohno
Aika may refer to: Arts and media * ''Aika'' (album), a 1996 album by Finnish singer-songwriter Aki Sirkesalo *''Agent Aika'', a 1997 anime OVA produced by Bandai Visual and Studio Fantasia *AIKA Online, an MMORPG *Aikakone or Aika, a Finnish musical group *''Aika'', a character from the video game ''Skies of Arcadia'' *''Aika'', a 1984 Indian short film directed by Gulzar (lyricist) * "Aika", a song from the album '' Unified'' by Super8 & Tab People * Aika (singer), Japanese singer/songwriter *, Japanese gravure idol and professional wrestler *Aika Hakoyama (born 1991), Japanese synchronized swimmer *Aika Kobayashi (born 1993), Japanese singer and voice actress *, is a former member of the Japanese idol group HKT48 *, is a Japanese singer *, is a Japanese YouTuber and singer *, is a Japanese singer and songwriter Other uses *''Aika'', an ancient name of Troia (FG) Troia (also formerly Troja; nap, label= Foggiano, Troië; grc, Αῖκαι, Aîkai; la, Aecae) is a town and ' ... [...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] |
Qyoto
Qyoto is a Japanese pop band under the Ariola Japan label. The band name comes from spelling Kyoto. Their main producer is Daiko Nagato from recording company Being Inc. History The first formation of band started in 2016 with the vocalist Yuuki and Hiroki. In March 2017, Tsuchiya joined to the band and complete in May Kensuke and Ryota joined, which makes 6-piece member band. In August 2017, they've made major debut with single ''Taiyou mo Hitori Bocchi'', in the media it was promoted as an opening theme for anime television series ''Dive!!''. On-air version was broadcast on television on 6 July. The single reached #75 in Oricon Weekly Rankings and charted for two weeks. In April 2018, Yuuki made guest appearance in the third episode of japanese television drama ''Hannari Girori no Yoriko-san''. In June 2018, they've appeared on free live ''Kansai Neo Rock'' along with bands as Dps, Cross Lord and Satou Cocoa to Hinawa Juu, who all of the artists belongs to Being Inc's indies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akane Sugazaki
is a former Japanese pop singer and songwriter. She recorded for the Giza Studio label. Biography In 2001 Sugazaki won the Grand Prix Award in Miss Pure Pure Audition 2001 and made a cover appearance for ''Pure 2x'' magazine. In 2002 Sugazaki won GIZA studio's Super Starlight contest. She sang Mai Kuraki's "Stand Up". On July 17 she participated as a guest vocalist on the compilation album ''Giza studio Mai-K & Friends Hotrod Beach Party''. On July 30 she debuted withsingle "Beginning dream", which was written by Aika Ohno and Yoshinobu Ohga from the band Nothin' but love. The song was used in the advertising campaign for The Music 272 channel program ''SKY PerfecTV''. In May 2003, Sugazaki released her final single "''Koigokoro"'' which was used as an ending theme for Anime television series ''Detective School Q''. In October she released her first full album ''Beginning''. In November she covered ''"Ichigo Hakusho" wo Mou Ichido'' originally by Van Van. The recording appear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiori Takei
is a former Japanese pop singer and songwriter from Nishinomiya, Hyogo. She was signed to Giza Studio and Tent House after she came in second place on fifth season of Super Starlight Contest, the audition hosted by Being. Her debut extended play ''The Note of My Eighteen Years'' was released in 2003, and her debut studio album '' My Favorite Things'' was released on September 5, 2004. In August 2005, Takei released the single "Sekai Tomete", which served as the ending theme song for the Japanese animated television series, ''Case Closed''. The song reached number 27 in Japan and became her best-selling single in her career. In February 2008, Takei released her first compilation album ''Shiori Takei Best'' to a moderate commercial success, reaching number 69 in Japan. She reportedly retired from the music industry in 2009 and her name was removed from the artist list of her former label. Biography After graduating from high school, she began her music activities, such as performi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
