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Samurai Sessions Vol.1
''Samurai Sessions vol.1'' is an EP by Japanese musician Miyavi. It was released on November 14, 2012 in Japan, and featured collaboration with various artists. It charted as number twenty one on Oricon and seventeen on ''Billboard'' Japan. Background This EP was released on November 14, 2012 in Japan by EMI Records Japan, in regular and limited CD/DVD format, featuring official music videos and those filmed in studio along featured artists. It is also available worldwide as a digital release on iTunes Store. In October 2011, was released first album single, and Miyavi's twelfth major, "Strong". It was a collaboration with Japanese rapper Kreva. From then until the end of the year Miyavi went on North and South American legs of the ''What's My Name?'', his third worldwide tour. In 2012, on February 19, Miyavi performed at the second ''EMI Rocks'' event in Saitama Super Arena. On June 29, he performed at the EHZ Festival in Helette, while on June 30, he was the only Asian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyavi
, better known by his stage name Miyavi (雅, stylized as MIYAVI), is a Japanese guitarist, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor known for his finger- slapping style of playing a guitar. He has been active since 1999, first as guitarist for the now defunct visual kei rock band Dué le quartz and then as a solo artist starting in 2002. In 2007, he became a member of the rock supergroup S.K.I.N. and in 2009 founded his own company, J-glam. He toured worldwide several times. In 2014, Miyavi appeared in the motion picture '' Unbroken'', directed by Angelina Jolie, and went on to undertake smaller roles in American productions such as '' Kong: Skull Island'' and ''Stray''. Since 2013, Miyavi has been a volunteer at UNHCR, visiting refugee camps around the world. In November 2017, he was appointed an official Goodwill Ambassador. Early life Miyavi was born in the Nishikujō district in Konohana-ku ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, to a Japanese mother and a Korean-Japanes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
France
France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of Overseas France, overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its Metropolitan France, metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea; overseas territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Due to its several coastal territories, France has the largest exclusive economic zone in the world. France borders Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Andorra, and Spain in continental Europe, as well as the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Netherlands, Suriname, and Brazil in the Americas via its overseas territories in French Guiana and Saint Martin (island), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Albums
The following is a list of Album, albums, Extended play, EPs, and Mixtape, mixtapes released in 2012. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding Reissue, reissues, Remasters, remasters, and Compilation album, compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) WP:MUS, notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information for deaths of musicians and for links to other music lists, see 2012 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{Albums by release date 2012 albums, 2012-related lists, Albums Lists of albums by release date, 2012 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 MTV Video Music Awards Japan
The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards Japan was held in Chiba on June 22, 2013 at the Makuhari Messe and was hosted by Atsuko Maeda and Nobuaki Kaneko from Rize. Awards Video of the Year Exile Tribe — "24karats Tribe of Gold" *Namie Amuro — "In The Spotlight (Tokyo)" *Bruno Mars — "Locked Out of Heaven" *Mr. Children — "Marshmallow Day" *Muse — " Follow Me" Album of the Year 2PM — ''Legend of 2PM'' * Carly Rae Jepsen — ''Kiss'' *Linkin Park — '' Living Things'' *Kana Nishino — ''Love Place'' *One Direction — '' Take Me Home'' Best Male Video Exile Atsushi — "Melrose ~Aisanai Yakusoku~" *Bruno Mars — "Locked Out of Heaven" *Gotye featuring Kimbra — "Somebody That I Used to Know" *Justin Bieber featuring Nicki Minaj — "Beauty and a Beat" *Daichi Miura — "Two Hearts" Best Female Video Kana Nishino — "Always" *Alicia Keys featuring Nicki Minaj — " Girl on Fire" * Juju — "Arigatō" *Rihanna — "Diamonds" *Taylor Swift — "We Are Never Ever Getting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Hot 100
The ''Billboard Japan'' Hot 100 is a record chart in Japan for songs. It has been compiled by ''Billboard Japan'' and '' Hanshin Contents Link'' since February 2008. The chart is updated every Wednesday at Billboard-japan.com ( JST) and every Thursday at Billboard.com ( UTC). The first number-one song on the chart was " Stay Gold" by Hikaru Utada on the issue dated January 16, 2008. The current number-one on the chart as of the issue dated December 21, 2022, is "Subtitle" by Official Hige Dandism. Methodology From the chart's inception in 2008, to December 2010, the chart combined CD single sales data from SoundScan Japan, tracking sales at physical stores across Japan, and radio airplay figures from Japan's then 32 AM and FM radio stations sourced from the Japanese company Plantech. In December 2010, the chart expanded to include sales from online stores, as well as sales from iTunes Japan. From December 2013, ''Billboard'' incorporated more digital music stores (such aRecochoku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miu Sakamoto
is a Japanese pop singer. She is the daughter of musicians Ryuichi Sakamoto and Akiko Yano. Biography Sakamoto provided a cover of "Miu" for the January 29, 2020 Buck-Tick tribute album ''Parade III ~Respective Tracks of Buck-Tick~'' Discography Albums * ''DAWN PINK'' (September 29, 1999) * ''Harmonious'' (May 24, 2006) * ''Oboro no Kanata, Akari no Kehai'' (December 12, 2007) – (Produced by SUGIZO) * ''Zoy'' (November 5, 2008) * ''PHANTOM Girl'' (May 19, 2010) (Produced by The Shanghai Restoration Project) * ''HATSUKOI'' (May 18, 2011) (SRP) * ''I'm yours!'' (August 8, 2012) (SRP) * ''Waving Flags'' (March 5, 2014) * ''Sing with me II'' (with Cantus) (December 7, 2016) Mini-Albums * ''aquascape'' (November 26, 1998) * ''sorato (Masakatsu Takagi x Sakamoto Miu)'' (October 10, 2007) * ''iTunes Live from Tokyo'' (January 23, 2008) * ''Sing with me'' (with Cantus) (June 22, 2016) Best albums * miusic ~The best of 1997–2012~ (June 26, 2013) Live albums * LIVE W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seiji Kameda
is a Japanese music producer, arranger and bass guitarist. He has worked extensively with Ringo Shiina, serving as her producer and touring bassist for many years, including his tenure with their band Tokyo Jihen from 2005 to 2012. Biography He was born in New York City but moved to Japan when he was one. He started piano classes with his elder sister when he was 3 years old. In 1970 he moved to Osaka. One year later he joined Chisato Elementary School. He began to study classical guitar in 1975 with his elder brother. In 1976 Kameda moved to Tokyo. He developed a hobby of trying to intercept radio signals from across the ocean, using an instrument called ''BCL'' (Broadcast Communications Limited), to hear western-style music. In 1977 he started broadcasting his own radio station (FM KAMEDA) from his room. Three years later he joined Musashi High School and bought his first bass guitar, a Yamaha BB2000. In 1984 Kameda exchanged his Yamaha for a Frettor and got his first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiromitsu Agatsuma
Hiromitsu Agatsuma (上妻 宏光 ''Agatsuma Hiromitsu'', born July 27, 1973) is a Japanese shamisen artist who plays the Tsugaru-jamisen, a larger shamisen with thicker strings than those used for most other styles. He was born in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture. Early life Agatsuma began studying the Tsugaru-jamisen at the age of six, and earned his first accolade - top prize at the 1988 All-Japan Tsugaru-jamisen Competition - at 14. This was followed in 1995 and 1996, by top honours at the Tsugaru-jamisen National Competition, said to be the country's most prestigious. Despite the high acclaim he received in the hogaku, or traditional Japanese music world, for his accomplishments, Agatsuma did not rest on his laurels. He not only continued to explore the traditional aspects of his instrument, but also avidly experimented in fusing its sounds with diverse musical genres. Career In September 2001, he made his major label debut on Toshiba EMI with the eponymous ''Agatsuma''. Thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pe'z
was a Japanese jazz instrumental band consisting of five men, dubbed "The Samurai Jazz Band." They were signed onto Sony Music Japan from 2008 until their split in 2015. History PE'Z began their music careers playing live on the streets of Shibuya in the center of Tokyo during the summer of 2000. Word of mouth spread quickly and they began pulling in large crowds which sometimes totaled up to 600. In just three years, the band played in ten outdoor music festivals throughout Japan, including Newport Jazz Festival '02 in Madaro, Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival 2002 in Shizuoka, and Rising Sun Rock Festival in Hokkaido. In September 2002 their first full album, ''Kugatsu no Sola'' (''September Sky'') was released, reaching No.10 on the billboard. In March 2003 they received an award for "New Artist Of The Year" at the 17th annual Japan Gold Disc Awards. In August 2003 they participated in the re-mix of Japanese duo called Chemistry's 8th single "Ashita E Kaeru/Us" ("Return to Tomorrow"). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masayuki Hiizumi
, also known by the name H Zett M (stylised as H ZETT M) is a Japanese keyboardist and producer. He became a member of jazz instrumental band Pe'z in 1999, and was a member of Ringo Sheena's band Tokyo Jihen between 2004 and 2005. In 2007, Hiizumi debuted as a solo musician with the name H Zett M. Biography In 2001, Pe'z debuted with their self-titled extended play ''Pe'z'', followed by ''Hayato'' and ''Okokoroire'' also in 2001. Their major debut release with Toshiba EMI, ''Akatsuki'', was released in 2002. In 2003, Hiizumi joined musician Ringo Sheena as a tour musician for her 10 date Sugoroku Tour. This tour band, Tokyo Jihen, debuted as a fully fledged musical act in 2004 with the single " Gunjō Biyori", which Hiizumi composed. The band's debut album ''Kyōiku'' was released in November 2004, also featuring his songs "Genjitsu ni Oite" and "Service", followed by the ''Dynamite'' tour in early 2005. Hiizumi decided to leave the band after the tour to focus on his work wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hiatus
The Hiatus is a Japanese rock supergroup formed by Takeshi Hosomi, lead vocalist of Ellegarden. Members * – vocals, guitar (Ellegarden, MONOEYES) * Masasucks – guitar (Fullscratch) * – bass (Radio Caroline, ex-Thee Michelle Gun Elephant) * – drums (Toe) * – keyboard (Neil & Iraiza) - Left group in late 2012 to pursue his own album Live support members * – drums (Asparagus) * – keyboard (Tokyo Jihen) - Became full-time keyboard player after Hirohisa Horie's departure Visual artists * – illustration * Balcolony – art direction/design * – CGI direction/motion graphics * – music video director Discography Albums * '' Trash We'd Love'' (May 27, 2009) * '' Anomaly'' (June 30, 2010) * '' A World of Pandemonium'' (November 23, 2011) * '' Keeper of the Flame'' (March 26, 2014) * '' Hands of Gravity'' (July 6, 2016) * ''Our Secret Spot'' (July 24, 2019) EPs * ''Insomnia'' (November 18, 2009) * '' Hatching Mayflies'' (June 1, 2011) * ''Horse Riding'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hifana
is a Japanese breakbeat musical duo, consisting of KEIZOmachine! (Keizo Fukuda) and Juicy (Jun Miyata). The group formed in 1998, in the Tokyo neighbourhood of Kichijōji. History Prior to forming as Hifana, the duo were collaborating with Yamatsuka Eye (front man for Boredoms) in a "belly-dancing percussion group" called Tribal Circus, and they released a self-titled album in 2000. Hifana's first album, ''Fresh Push Breakin (2003) included a music video for the track "Fatbros", for which they won the 2004 Space Shower Music Video Award for "Best CG / Animation". Their second album, ''Channel H'' (2005), came with 15 music tracks and 13 music videos, for which the track "Wamono" won the 2005 Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Award. In 2008 they released a third album, ''Connect'', which included 8 music tracks and 15 videos segments. Their fourth album, ''24H'', was released in early 2010, and contained 12 music tracks and 12 music videos. As Hifana, their albums are rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
