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Sunao Ni Ienakute
"" is the 45th single by Japanese band Zard. It was released 27 May 2009 under B-Gram Records label. Background This is the third and a final posthumous single released after Izumi Sakai's death. It was released on second anniversary of her death. Sunao ni Ienakute is re-arranged coupling song from their second single Fushigi ne.... It features vocals of Japanese singer-songwriter Mai Kuraki. Hypnosis is re-arranged coupling song from their 28th single Mind Games. The member of Japanese band Garnet Crow, 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 ... was involved with the whole production of single. The single wasn't included in any studio album, however it got released in their compilation album '' Zard Forever Best: 25th Anniversary'' in 2016. The single w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zard
were a Japanese pop rock group, originally with five members, with lead vocalist Izumi Sakai as its only constant member. Zard's work was sold under the record label B-Gram Records, Inc. Their most popular and successful songs are , , and " My Friend" (1996). As of 2014, Zard had sold over 38 million records, making them one of the best-selling music artists in Japan. Career Zard began when the former CEO of Being Corporation, Daikō Nagato, recruited a 24-year-old model named Sachiko Kamachi. Changing her name to Izumi Sakai in an attempt to cut off her past, she created a group called Zard. Zard made a breakthrough with the release of their debut single February 10, 1991 '' Good-bye My Loneliness'', which was a theme song for the Fuji TV drama "Ideals and Reality of Marriage" featuring Misako Tanaka. The song was very successful, reaching No. 9 in the Oricon rankings. Zard's next two singles did not sell as well. The fourth, took a slightly different approach. The group's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
25th Anniversary
25th Anniversary may refer to: *Silver wedding anniversary The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall Albums *''25th Anniversary'', by Diana Ross and The Supremes, 1986 *''25th Anniversary'', by The Temptations, 1986 * ''25th Anniversary'' (Wolfe Tones album), 1989 *''25th Anniversary'', by Magnolia Jazz Band, 1998 *''25th Anniversary'', by Bagatelle (band), 2004 *''25th Anniversary'', by Pasadena Roof Orchestra, 2008 *''25th Anniversary'', by The Nerves, 2001 * ''25th Anniversary Album'' (Shirley Bassey album), 1978 * ''The 25th Anniversary Album'' (Lee Kernaghan album), 2017 *''25th Anniversary Collection'', by K.C. & The Sunshine Band, 1999 *'' The ★ Collection: 25th Anniversary Edition'', by The Monkees, 1992 *'' The Twenty-fifth Anniversary Anthology'', by The Fixx, 2006 *''Unarmed – Best of 25th Anniversary ''Unarmed – Best of 25th Anniversary'' is the sixth compilation album by German power metal band Helloween. It is a compilation in celebration of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop Rock
Pop rock (also typeset as pop/rock) is a fusion genre with an emphasis on professional songwriting and recording craft, and less emphasis on attitude than rock music. Originating in the late 1950s as an alternative to normal rock and roll, early pop rock was influenced by the beat, arrangements, and original style of rock and roll (and sometimes doo-wop). It may be viewed as a distinct genre field rather than music that overlaps with pop and rock. The detractors of pop rock often deride it as a slick, commercial product and less authentic than rock music. Characteristics and etymology Much pop and rock music has been very similar in sound, instrumentation and even lyrical content. The terms "pop rock" and "power pop" have been used to describe more commercially successful music that uses elements from, or the form of, rock music. Writer Johan Fornas views pop/rock as "one single, continuous genre field", rather than distinct categories. To the authors Larry Starr and Chri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daiko Nagato
is a Japanese musical producer, musical arranger, writer and composer. He's more known as a founder of music company Being Inc., which provided million seller hits during the 1990s and with his music company provided more than 80 theme songs for anime television series Detective Conan. He was the charge recording producer for the following artist such as Boøwy, Loudness, TUBE, B'z, ZARD, WANDS, Maki Ohguro, DEEN, T-BOLAN, Mai Kuraki, Garnet Crow and Rina Aiuchi. Life and career 1978-1993 On 1 November 1978, he established music company, Being with Keisuke Tsukimitsu (later known as a main producer of band Lindberg), composer Tetsuro Oda and lyricist Tomoko Aran and others. In 1989, famous Japanese rock duo B'z debuted under Vermillion Records and by their debut as the first Being artist, he maintained his position officially in the Being Office. With the debut of band Zard in 1991 and following success of debuting and producing artist next two years, there was a temporal soc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsubasa Wo Hirogete/Ai Wa Kurayami No Naka De
"" is the 44th single by Japanese band Zard. It was released 9 April 2008 under B-Gram Records label. Background This is the second posthumously released single after vocalist Izumi Sakai's death. ''Tsubasa wo Hirogete'' is self-cover song of Japanese band Deen's second single. The vocalist of Deen band, Ikemori Shuuichi, didn't participate in chorus part, however he appeared as guest member during their ''What A Beautiful Memory'' live series. The song was used as theme song in anime movie Detective Conan: Full Score of Fear. ''Ai wa Kurayami no Naka de'' is the re-arranged coupling song from their debut single Good-bye My Loneliness. Japanese singer Aya Kamiki participated in chorus part. The song was used as opening theme for the anime television series Detective Conan. To date, it is the last Zard song used for Detective Conan. The songs weren't included in any studio album, however it was released in their compilation album '' Zard Forever Best: 25th Anniversary'' in 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fushigi Ne
, often translated as ''Strange'' or ''Mysterious'', is the ninth studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori, released on August 11, 1986 through Warner Pioneer. Background In February and March 1986 was announced the name of the album along with early track set list. Originally, it was supposed to include promotional single ''Fin'' along with its b-side track (they were later released in the mini compilation album '' CD87''). Some tracks had names which were later used in the other studio albums (''Akai Mystery'' in album Cruise and ''Fire Starter'' in album Stock). Album track ''Fushigi'' was later re-recorded in the mini album ''Wonder''. In May, inside the single ''Gypsy Queen'' was included inquiry letter with the information about the planned release of album in the early July, however due to production issues, the release was postponed on August. The final official track list was published in June, from previously list only three tracks remained finished during that t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mai Kuraki
(born October 28, 1982) is a Japanese pop and R&B singer-songwriter and record producer. After releasing her US debut single " Baby I Like" in 1999, Kuraki signed with Giza Studio and released her Japanese debut single " Love, Day After Tomorrow" in 1999. In 2000, she released her debut album, '' Delicious Way'', which debuted at number-one and sold over 2.2 million copies in its first week. The album has spawned four top-three singles, "Love, Day After Tomorrow", " Stay by My Side", " Secret of My Heart", and "Never Gonna Give You Up". Eventually, the album sold over 3.5 million copies nationwide and became the best-selling album in Japan in 2000, and has been the ninth best-selling album in Japan of all-time. Her second album, ''Perfect Crime'' (2001) debuted atop in Japan and has sold over 1.3 million copies nationwide. After the success in Japan, Kuraki targeted the American market again, with the English-language studio album '' Secret of My Heart'' (2002), however it faile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mind Games (Zard Song)
"Mind Games" is the 28th single by Zard and released April 7, 1999 under B-Gram Records. This is the significant song for Zard starting to step out of pop rock and Soft rock, and began to integrate electronic dance music and R&B elements into pop rock music, and the media commented that the quality of this song was far less than that of Zard at the peak, and the new music style was very stiff and lacking sincerity. The single became Zard's last number-one Hit. The single debuted at #1 on the first week. It charted for six weeks and sold over 167,000 copies. This is the last time a Zard single would reach #1 first week in Oricon rankings. Track list All songs are written by Izumi Sakai. #Mind Games #*composer: Masaaki Watanuki/arrangement: Hirohito Furui #**the song was used in Fuji TV program ''Pro Yakyuu News'' as theme song #Hypnosis #*composer: Hitoshi Okamoto is a Japanese guitarist, composer, arranger and the former member of the J-pop band Garnet Crow in years 1999-2013, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garnet Crow
Garnet Crow (stylized as GARNET CROW) was a Japanese pop/rock band formed in 1999 and associated with the Giza Studio record label. Members include Yuri Nakamura, Hitoshi Okamoto, Nana Azuki, and Hirohito Furui, with Nakamura leading on vocals. Music produced by Garnet Crow has its roots in the neo acoustic genre, and representative works include "Flying", "Yume Mita Ato De", and "Spiral". Despite prolific early singles, the band neither performed live nor appeared on TV prior to 2002. The mixed composition of Garnet Crow and Nakamura's deep vocals set the group apart from its contemporaries. Each individual member has also seen industry success: Nakamura and Azuki often share the limelight for Garnet Crow, but Okamoto has achieved a solo career and Furui is a sought-after music arranger – one of the highest paid in Japan. On March 30, 2013, the band announced their disbandment, with their final concert scheduled to be held on June 9, 2013. On June 9, 2013 they announced t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
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. She was the best-selling female recording artist of the 1990s and has sold over 37 million copies of sales, making her one of the List of best-selling music artists in Japan, best-selling music artists in Japan of all time. Biography Born in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Sakai grew up in Hadano, Kanagawa. Her father was a driving instructor, and she had a younger brother and younger sister. After her death, a neighbor recalled how popular and beautiful Sakai had been in elementary school. She was also athletic, joining the track and field team in junior high and playing tennis in high school. Graduating from Shoin Women's College (now Shoin University) in Atsugi, Kanagawa, Atsugi City, Kanagawa, Sakai worked in a real estate company office for t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |