Singles (Luna Sea Album)
''Singles'' is the first compilation album by the Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released on December 17, 1997. It is a double album that collects all of their singles up to that point, with the A-sides on disc one, and the B-sides on disc two. The album was the band's second consecutive number one on the Oricon Albums Chart, following 1996's ''Style'', and charted for 27 weeks. It was the twentieth best-selling album of 1998, and is the band's best-selling album with more than 1.2 million copies sold it was certified Triple Platinum by the RIAJ. It was also one of the albums to win "Rock Album of the Year" at the 12th Japan Gold Disc Award The is an award presented by the Recording Industry Association of Japan 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 Associa ...s. Track listing References {{Authority control Luna Sea albums 1997 compilation a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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In My Dream (With Shiver)
"In My Dream (With Shiver)" is the second single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released by MCA Victor on July 21, 1993. The song reached number 9 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and charted for four weeks. Overview This single version of "In My Dream (With Shiver)" is slightly different from the one on the album, '' Eden''. Although it was not released until this single, the band had been performing "Slave" since 1990. The song has since become a staple at Luna Sea concerts despite being a B-side. "Slave" is also the namesake of the band's official fan clubSlave that was established in January 1992. "In My Dream (With Shiver)" was covered by the band LM.C for the '' Luna Sea Memorial Cover Album -Re:birth-''. Track listing All tracks arranged by Luna Sea. Personnel ;Luna Sea * Ryuichi – vocals * Sugizo – guitar * 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]   |
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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]   |
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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]   |
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Desire (Luna Sea Song)
"Desire" is the sixth single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released by MCA Victor on November 13, 1995. It became the band's second number 1 single on the Oricon Singles Chart, and charted for 14 weeks. It is their second best-selling single, behind only "Storm". This version of "Luv U" is slightly different from the one on the album, ''Style''. 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 Hiruma – recording and mixing References Luna Sea songs Oricon Weekly number-one singles 1995 singles 1995 songs {{1990s-Japan-single-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mother (Luna Sea Song)
"Mother" is the fifth single by Japanese rock band Luna Sea, released by MCA Victor on February 22, 1995. It reached number 5 on the Oricon Singles Chart, and charted for eight weeks. Overview This version of the title track is slightly different from the one on the album, ''Mother''. A music video for the song was filmed in Ireland. The B-side is a live version of " Image (album), Déjàvu" recorded on December 27, 1994 at the Nippon Budokan. 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 Hiruma – recording and mixing on track 1 * Atsuo Akabae– recording and mixing ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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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]   |
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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]   |
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Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group N.V. (often abbreviated as UMG and referred to as just Universal Music) is a Dutch– American multinational music corporation under Dutch law. UMG's corporate headquarters are located in Hilversum, Netherlands and its operational headquarters are located in Santa Monica, California. The biggest music company in the world, it is one of the " Big Three" record labels, along with Sony Music and Warner Music Group. Tencent acquired ten percent of Universal Music Group in March 2020 for €3 billion and acquired an additional ten percent stake in January 2021. Pershing Square Holdings later acquired ten percent of UMG prior to its IPO on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange. The company went public on September 21, 2021, at a valuation of €46 billion. In 2019, ''Fast Company'' named Universal Music Group the most innovative music company and listed UMG among the Top 50 most innovative companies in the world and "amid the music industry's digital tran ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Japan Gold Disc Award
The is an award presented by the Recording Industry Association of Japan 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 pr ... in the field of music. Categories *Artist of the Year *New Artist of the Year *Best Enka/Kayokyoku Artist *Best Enka/Kayokyoku New Artist *Single of the Year *Song of the Year by Download *Song of the Year by Streaming *Album of the Year *Enka/Kayokyoku Album of the Year *Classic Album of the Year *Jazz Album of the Year *Instrumental Album of the Year *Soundtrack Album of the Year *Animation Album of the Year *Traditional Japanese Music Album of the Year *Concept Album of the Year *Music Video of the Year *Special Award *Best Asian Artist List of the Artists of the Year References External linksOfficial website Japanese music awards Awards establi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Recording Industry Association Of Japan
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 promotion of music sales, enforcement of copyright law, and research related to the Japanese music industry. It publishes the annual ''RIAJ Year Book'', a statistical summary of each year's music sales, as well as distributing a variety of other data. Headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, the RIAJ has twenty member companies and a smaller number of associate and supporting members; some member companies are the Japanese branches of multinational corporations headquartered elsewhere. The association is responsible for certifying gold and platinum albums and singles in Japan. RIAJ Certification In 1989, the Recording Industry Association of Japan introduced the music recording certification systems. It is awarded based on shipment figures of com ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |