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Makoto Miyoshi
is a Japanese musical composer and arranger under Giza Studio label from 1998 till 2007. In 2019, through social network he announced resume of music activities. Biography *He started playing on guitar during his high school days. He worked on making various demo-tapes at home while playing live shows with school band in Ohsaka, but soon found making music to be his main interest. *His early works were associated with Miho Komatsu and Zard as supportive musician in roles of guitarist and backing-vocals. *In 1998 he send demo tape with his older sister Mami (future drummer, vocalist and lyricist in Rumania Montevideo) to Garage Indies Zapping Association and soon released cassette tapes ''Half Moon'' and "Picnic". Both of those songs later appeared in first indies album ''Jet Plane''. *In 1999 he formed his own band Rumania Montevideo along with three more members. He was the main leader, guitarist, arranger and composer of the band. The name of band was his own idea based on his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
U-ka Saegusa
was a Japanese pop rock band formed in Osaka in 2002. The band consists of lead vocalist U-ka Saegusa, lead guitarist Yūichirō Iwai, lead bassist Taku Ōyabu, and drummer Keisuke Kurumatani. Signed to Giza Studio, the band released four studio albums before disbanding in 2010. They're known for performing the several theme songs for the Japanese anime series, ''Case Closed''. One of the songs, "Kimi to Yakusoku Shita Yasashii Ano Basho made", became the band's best-selling single, selling approximately 34,000 copies nationwide. Band members Final line-up * – lead vocals (2002-2010) * – lead guitar, backing vocals (2003-2010) * – lead bass (2003-2010) * – drums, percussion (2003-2010) Former members * (2002) History The band formed in 2002 around lead vocalist Yūka "U-ka" Saegusa, the band's first three singles were all featured in the anime ''Cheeky Angel''. Its first hit single was "Kimi to Yakusoku Shita Yasashii Ano Basho Made", a theme song of the pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azumi Uehara
is a former Japanese adult video (AV) actress and former Japanese pop singer. Life and career Uehara debuted in 2001 with the song which was featured on the anime ''Detective Conan'' as its 13th ending song. Both the song and the subsequent album were highly successful. Signed up to Giza Studio, after several minor hits she was fired by her agency in 2007 as she was involved in a fraud scandal, and this was considered "a serious breach of contract". After a long hiatus, she resurfaced in 2012, appearing in an uncensored adult movie with the stage name of and then making the debut in the main adult video circuit with the label Muteki Muteki is a Japanese adult video company which specializes in casting mainstream entertainers, usually gravure idols or mainstream actresses, in their adult video debuts. It is part of the Hokuto Corporation's roster of companies. The label's fir ... and using just her first name, Azumi. She left the label in 2014. Discography Albums Singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Home Again (The Tambourines Album)
''Home Again'' is the third studio album by Japanese pop band The Tambourines. It was released on November 26, 2003, seven months after the release of Dizzy Season through Giza Studio. Background The album consists of only one previous released singles, such as "Everything is nothing". This single was released in the Giza Studio's compilation album ''Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2003''. Like "My Back Pages", this album has only eight tracks. This time six songs out of eight were composed by band themselves. Chart performance The album reached No. 175 on the Oricon albums chart in its first and only week on the chart. This is the last album by the band to enter the top 200 Oricon rankings. Track listing In media *Everything is nothing - ending theme for Yomiuri TV JOIX-DTV (channel 10), branded as , is the Kansai region flagship (broadcasting), flagship station of the Nippon News Network and the Nippon Television Network System, owned by the subsidiary of the eponymous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dizzy Season
''Dizzy Season'' is the second studio album by Japanese pop band The Tambourines. It was released on April 23, 2003, through Giza Studio. Background The album consists of three previous released singles, such as "Wonder boy", and "Afresh wish". ''Atsui Namida'' received special mix under title album version. This time five songs out of ten were composed by band themselves. A singles ''Wonder Boy'' was released in the Giza Studio's compilation album ''Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2002'' and ''Afresh wish'' in the compilation album ''Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2003''. Chart performance The album charted at #115 on the Oricon albums chart in its first week. It charted for two weeks and sold over 3,000 copies. Track listing In media *Wonder boy - ending theme for Yomiuri TV program ''Ban!Boo!Pain!!'' *Afresh wish - ending theme for Tokyo Broadcasting System Television JORX-DTV, branded as is the flagship station of the Japan News Network (JNN), owned-and-operated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The★tambourines
the★tambourines were a Japanese pop band signed to the Giza Studio label, active between 2001 and 2009. Members *Ami Matsunaga (松永安未) - vocalist,lyricist *Hiroshi Asai (麻井寛史) - bassist, composer, arranger *Toshikazu Kamei (亀井俊和) - drummer *Tatsuya Okada (岡田達也) - engineer History 2001-2003 In January 2001, the band has formed In April 2001, they released first single ''Easy game''. The single was included in the Giza Studio's compilation album Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2001. In July 2001, they released second single ''Hijack brandnew days'' In October 2001, they released third single ''Mayonaka ni Kizuita funny love'' In December 2001, vocalist Ami participated in cover album '' Giza Studio R&B Respect Vol.1: Six Sisters Selection'' covering ''You Can't Hurry Love'' by The Supremes. On 15 December, Ami performed cover song in live house Pan Hill Koujou. DVD footage was released in February 2002. In February 2002, Mami with Toshikazu star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chika Yoshida
is a former Japanese pop singer and songwriter under the Giza Studio label. Biography Before debuting on August 2000, Chika appeared as a guest of the live session ''Undown Presents'' in Kyoto Jittoku. On September 2000, she debuted with the single ''Koubutsu'' written and produced by Chika herself. It was released as both a CD and a cassette tape. The single reached #70 on the Oricon weekly chart, with over 2,500 copies sold. Some fans called her ''Giza version of Shiina Ringo'' due to similar melody and voice styles. Her fourth single ''Aishini kite Hoshii/Gamusharana Ai'' was written by a former member of the Japanese band Pamelah (band), Masazumi Ozawa and Makoto Miyoshi from Rumania Montevideo. Between April and June 2001, she was the main DJ on the radio program ''Liberal Flower'' which was broadcast at FM Kyoto. In May 2001, she released her first and only studio album ''Yoshida Chika: 12 no Hana''. In December, her fifth single was included in Giza Studio's compilat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mo' Better Tracks
''Mo' Better Tracks'' is the third and final studio album by Japanese J-pop band Rumania Montevideo. It was released on February 6, 2002, by Giza Studio. Background The actual meaning of the title is "More Better Tracks". Compared to their previous studio albums, the music style has distanced from typical country and J-pop style and aimed for rock style. Three out of twelve tracks contain the word "Rain". The album consists of three previously released singles: "Start All Over Again", "Hard Rain" and "Tender Rain". "Start All Over Again" and its b-side track "My Life" from single has received completely new recording under title ''album version''. B-side track "Taxi" from "Tender Rain" was included in this album as well. The sixth single "Hard Rain" was included in the compilation album ''Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2001''. On their official website was launched page with a short preview videos with the short commentaries and self liner notes by vocalist and drummer Mami. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girl,girl,boy,girl,boy
''Girl, Girl, Boy, Girl, Boy'' is the second studio album by Japanese J-pop band Rumania Montevideo. It was released on January 26, 2000, by Giza Studio. Background The title of the album represents the members of the band - three "girls" (Mami, Akiko, Satomi) and two "boys" (Makoto, Kazunobu). The album consist of three previously released singles, such as ''Digital Music Power'', ''Picnic'' and ''Koisuru Betty'' (). Koisuru Betty was released two weeks before the album. B-side track ''Under the Skin'' from second single was included in this album as well. ''Digital Music Power'' and ''Picnic'' were re-recorded from the original songs ''Snap'' and ''picnic'' which were performed in English and included in their first and second indies albums ''Jet Plane'' and '' Sunny, Cloudy, Rain''. Charting The album reached #24 on Oricon in its first week and sold 13,410 copies. It charted for 2 weeks and sold 17,490 copies. Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from the CD booklet of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rumaniamania
''Rumaniamania'' is the debut studio album by Japanese J-Pop band Rumania Montevideo. It was released on June 16, 1999, by Giza Studio label. Background The album consist only of their debut single: ''Still for your love''. The beginning of single recording started near end of year 1998 during their formation period and made it into television on-air in January 1999. It became their smash-hit which sold more than 165,000 copies and charted on Oricon rankings for 13 weeks. B-side song ''Good-Bye Summer Vacation'' was included in this album as well. ''Lifevideo'' is the second and final original song performed and written by leader of the band, Makoto. ''Sayonara'' was re-recorded from the original song ''Jonathan'' which was performed in English and included in their first indies album ''Jet Plane''. ''Anny'' was performed in acoustic live performance "UNDOWN vol.4". Charting The album reached #9 rank in Oricon for first week. It charted for 6 weeks and sold 92,360 copies. Trac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunny,Cloudy,Rain
' is the second mini album by Japanese rock band Rumania Montevideo. The mini album was released on March 29, 1999, by indie label Garage Indies Zapping Association. The album was rereleased on April 14, 1999. Background On the same day as the rerelease, the band released their debut single, ''Still For Your Love'', under the major label Giza Studio, which was used as the ending theme for the anime television series, ''Detective Conan''. The album consists of a total of six tracks. All the songs are performed in English, and not in Japanese. ''Shine Today'' was performed by composer Makoto Miyoshi, and not by original vocalist Mami. ''Snap'' was later re-recorded as a completely new song with a new arrangement, lyrics, and composition. It was released as the single ''Digital Music Power'' on September. This was used as an ending theme for the anime television series ''Monster Rancher''. ''A Walk Shaded By Apple Trees'' was performed at the acoustic live performance UNDOWN vol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jet Plane
A jet aircraft (or simply jet) is an aircraft (nearly always a fixed-wing aircraft) propelled by jet engines. Whereas the engines in propeller-powered aircraft generally achieve their maximum efficiency at much lower speeds and altitudes, jet engines achieve maximum efficiency at speeds close to or even well above the speed of sound. Jet aircraft generally cruise most efficiently at about Mach 0.8 () and at altitudes around or more. The idea of the jet engine was not new, but the technical problems involved could not begin to be solved until the 1930s. Frank Whittle, an English inventor and RAF officer, began development of a viable jet engine in 1928, and Hans von Ohain in Germany began work independently in the early 1930s. In August 1939 the turbojet powered Heinkel He 178, the world's first jet aircraft, made its first flight. A wide range of different types of jet aircraft exist, both for civilian and military purposes. History After the first instance of powered flig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
