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Period -the Best Selection-
''Period -the Best Selection-'' is a compilation album by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on December 23, 2000, prior to their "Final Act" concerts. All tracks were remastered from their original versions, and tracks 11-13 & 15 were re-recorded just for this release. The album became the band's fourth number one on the Oricon Albums Chart, and charted for nine weeks. In 2001, it was certified Platinum by the RIAJ The is an industry trade group composed of Japanese corporations involved in the music industry. It was founded in 1942 as the Japan Phonogram Record Cultural Association, and adopted its current name in 1969. The RIAJ's activities include p ... for sales over 400,000. Track listing References Luna Sea albums 2000 compilation albums {{1990s-hard-rock-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luna Sea
Luna Sea (stylized as LUNA SEA) is a Japanese Rock music, rock band formed in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1986. Due to the use of make-up and costumes early in their career and their widespread popularity, they are considered one of the most successful and influential bands in the visual kei movement. Throughout the mid-1990s they used significantly less make-up, and after a one-year break in 1997, came back with a more mainstream alternative rock style and toned down their on-stage attire. They disbanded in 2000. In 2003, HMV Group, HMV Japan ranked Luna Sea at number 90 on their list of the 100 most important Japanese pop acts. Initially founded in 1986, by bassist J (musician), J and rhythm guitarist Inoran while in high school, the band was originally called Lunacy. In 1989 they recruited lead guitarist Sugizo, drummer Shinya Yamada, Shinya and vocalist Ryuichi Kawamura, Ryuichi, a lineup that has remained the same. They released a few demo tapes prior to renaming themselves Luna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
End Of Sorrow
"End of Sorrow" is the seventh single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released by MCA Victor on March 25, 1996. It became the band's third number 1 single on the Oricon Singles Chart, and was certified Platinum by the RIAJ for sales over 400,000. This single version of the title track is slightly different from the one that appears on the album, ''Style''. Reception "End of Sorrow" became Luna Sea's third number 1 single on the Oricon Singles Chart, their second consecutively, and charted for eight weeks. In 1996, it was certified Platinum by the RIAJ for sales over 400,000. The song was covered by Yu-Ki & DJ Koo from the band TRF for 2007's '' Luna Sea Memorial Cover Album -Re:birth-''. Track listing All tracks written and arranged by Luna Sea. Personnel ;Luna Sea * Ryuichi – vocals * Sugizo – guitar, violin * Inoran , better known exclusively by his stage name Inoran, is a Japanese musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the rhythm guitarist and co-f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Silence (song)
"In Silence" is the eighth single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on July 15, 1996. It reached number 2 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and charted for nine weeks. In 1996, it was certified Gold by the RIAJ for sales over 200,000. The song's promotional video features a young Eiji Wentz. The song was used as the theme song for the first season of the Japanese dub of the American television drama ''Chicago Hope''. Track listing ''All songs written and composed by Luna Sea.'' #"In Silence" - 5:35Originally composed by Sugizo. Features backing vocals by singer Akino Arai is a Japanese singer, songwriter, and lyricist for various anime theme songs and shows, including ''Record of Lodoss War'', ''Please Save My Earth'', ''Macross Plus'', ''Outlaw Star'', ''Kaze no Stigma'', ''Maoyu'', and '' Aria The Origination'' .... #"Ray" - 7:33Originally composed by Sugizo. References Luna Sea songs 1996 singles 1996 songs {{1990s-Japan-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luna Sea (album)
''Luna Sea'' is the debut studio album by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on April 21, 1991 by Extasy Records. It sold over 30,000 copies by July 1992. After reuniting in 2010, Luna Sea re-recorded the whole album and released it on March 16, 2011 through HPQ. Overview At a sold-out February 11, 1991 concert at Meguro Rock-May-Kan, Lunacy were discovered by X Japan guitarist hide and were signed by X Japan co-founder Yoshiki to his independent record label Extasy Records. The band changed their name from Lunacy to Luna Sea and took part in the label's sold out Nuclear Fusion Tour in March with Gilles de Rais and Sighs of Love Potion. On the tour, a 3-track sample CD including a song from each band was freely distributed, to which they contributed a short sample of "Precious". Their self-titled debut album was released on April 21, 1991. In support of the record, they held their first nationwide tour Under the New Moon, which started on June 13 and was separated into two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Image (album)
''Image'' is the second studio album by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on May 21, 1992. It is their major label debut on MCA Victor, reached number nine on the Oricon Albums Chart, and charted for 14 weeks. In 2000, it was certified Platinum by the RIAJ for sales over 400,000. Overview The album was supported by the Image or Real, its three date encore, and After the Image tours for a total of 25 shows and an accumulative audience of 28,500. The song "Search For Reason" is re-recorded from their 1989 demo "Shade". "Vampire's Talk" was originally titled "Feeling", and "In Mind" was titled "Sinful Song". This recording of "Moon" is a longer, reworked version of the song from their debut album ''Luna Sea''. Guitarist Sugizo cited "Wish" as one of the songs wherein he tried to replicate the "psychedelic feel of shoegaze bands" by using effects, "like playing fast with a wah-wah pedal, or using tape-echo and harmonizers. I couldn’t figure out how they did it, so I just made ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Believe (Luna Sea Song)
"Believe" is the first single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released by MCA Victor as their major label debut on February 24, 1993. It reached number 11 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and sold over 200,000 copies. Overview This single version of "Believe" is slightly different from the one on the album, '' Eden''. The song was originally called "AI", and is a rewritten version of the band's earlier song "Conclusion". Guitarist Inoran is claustrophobic, which inspired him to compose the B-side "Claustrophobia". The title track was re-recorded for their 2000 compilation album ''Period -the Best Selection-''. Luna Sea played "Believe" jointly with X Japan at the hide memorial summit on May 4, 2008. Reception "Believe" reached number 11 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and charted for seven weeks. In 2000, it was certified Gold by the RIAJ for sales over 200,000. Track listing Personnel ;Luna Sea * Ryuichi – vocals * Sugizo – guitar, violin * Inoran , better known exclusivel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mother (Luna Sea Album)
''Mother'' is the fourth studio album by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on October 26, 1994. It reached number two on the Oricon Albums Chart and was certified Platinum by the RIAJ for sales over 400,000. Overview Guitarist Sugizo cited "Rosier" as one of the songs wherein he tried to replicate the "psychedelic feel of shoegaze bands" by using effects, "like playing fast with a wah-wah pedal, or using tape-echo and harmonizers. I couldn’t figure out how they did it, so I just made it into my own thing." The single versions of "Rosier" and "Mother" are slightly different from the album's. The album was remastered and re-released by Universal Music Group on December 5, 2007, it came with a DVD of the promotional videos for "Rosier", "True Blue" and "Mother". This version reached number 195 on the Oricon chart. ''Mother'' and the band's other seven major label studio albums, up to '' Luv'', were released on vinyl record for the first time on May 29, 2019. Reception ''Moth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I For You
"I for You" is the eleventh single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on July 1, 1998. It reached number 2 on the Oricon Singles Chart and was the 49th best-selling single of the year. It was the third and last in a serial release after the band's hibernation from 1997 to early 1998. Overview Original scores for "I for You" were composed by Sugizo as an orchestrated version; although it was first written around 1993, it had not been considered for recording until later, when an opportunity appeared for creating a theme song for a TV drama. The final version of the song was furnished with revisions by Ryuichi. Sugizo's mother is featured playing the cello. During the recording of "I for You", guitarist hide of X Japan, who was a close friend with members of the band, died. Some of the lyrics are described as a tribute to him by the members. It was used as the theme song for the Japanese TV drama , which was also aired overseas in Asia and helped to popularize the band inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shine (Luna Sea Song)
"Shine" is the tenth single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on June 3, 1998. It was the band's fifth number 1 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and charted for eight weeks. In June 1998, it was certified Platinum by the RIAJ for sales over 400,000. "Shine" was used in a Toyota commercial. The song was covered by amber gris on the compilation ''Crush! 2 -90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Songs-'', which was released on November 23, 2011 and features current visual kei bands covering songs from bands that were important to the 1990s visual kei movement. Track listing ''All songs written and composed by Luna Sea.'' #"Shine" - 4:43Originally composed by J. #"Looper" - 4:07The title came from the fact that the bass and drums are repeated in loop. The fast spoken English words in the background are performed by Sugizo , born and better known by his stage name Sugizo, is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, composer and record producer. He is best known as the lead guitarist and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
True Blue (Luna Sea Song)
"True Blue" is the fourth single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released by MCA Victor on September 21, 1994. It became the band's first number 1 single on the Oricon Singles Chart, and was certified Platinum by the RIAJ for sales over 400,000. Reception "True Blue" was Luna Sea's first number 1 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and charted for 17 weeks. In 2000, it was certified Platinum by the RIAJ for sales over 400,000. The song was covered by melodic death metal band Blood Stain Child for their 2005 album ''Idolator''. Track listing All tracks written and arranged by Luna Sea. Personnel ;Luna Sea * Ryuichi – vocals * Sugizo – guitar, violin * Inoran , better known exclusively by his stage name Inoran, is a Japanese musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the rhythm guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Luna Sea since 1986. He started his solo career in 1997. Luna Sea disba ... – guitar * J – bass * Shinya – drums ;Production: * Hitoshi Hir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosier (song)
"Rosier" is the third single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on July 21, 1994. It reached number 3 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and charted for 25 weeks. In 1998, it was certified Platinum by the RIAJ for sales over 400,000. Composition Guitarist Sugizo cited "Rosier" as one of the songs wherein he tried to replicate the "psychedelic feel of shoegaze bands" by using effects, "like playing fast with a wah-wah pedal, or using tape-echo and harmonizers. I couldn’t figure out how they did it, so I just made it into my own thing." The fast spoken English words in the middle of the song were written and performed by J. As a staple of Luna Sea concerts, J throws his mic stand over his head and behind his back after finishing his vocal part. This single version of "Rosier" is slightly different from the one on the album, ''Mother''. An 8 cm CD of a live version of the song was given away to winners of a magazine contest. Live versions also appear on the band's ''Never So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tonight (Luna Sea Song)
"Tonight" is the thirteenth single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on May 17, 2000. The song reached number 4 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and charted for eight weeks. Overview The promotional video for "Tonight" was directed by Shūichi Tan, who previously directed the video for "Gravity". It features model and actor Enrique Sakamoto. The song has been covered live by J at some of his solo concerts. It was also used as the theme for WOWOW's broadcast of the UEFA Euro 2000 Track listing ''All songs written and composed by Luna Sea.'' #"Tonight" - 3:02Originally written and composed by J. #"Be Gone" - 5:11Originally composed by Inoran , better known exclusively by his stage name Inoran, is a Japanese musician, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the rhythm guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Luna Sea since 1986. He started his solo career in 1997. Luna Sea disba .... #"Be in Agony" - 4:19Originally composed by Inoran. References Luna Sea song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
