|
Apple Of Universal Gravity
''Apple of Universal Gravity'', also referred to by its Japanese title , is a compilation album by Japanese musician Ringo Sheena. It was released through EMI Records on November 13, 2019, and became Sheena's first number-one album in Japan in 10 years, debuting atop the Oricon Albums Chart with 97,200 physical sales. It also topped the ''Billboard Japan'' Hot Albums chart. Album title The album's English and Japanese title refer to Newton's apple ''Newton's Apple'' is an American educational television program produced and developed by KTCA of Minneapolis–Saint Paul, and distributed to PBS stations in the United States that ran from October 15, 1983, to January 3, 1998, with reruns cont ..., as well as Isaac Newton's law of universal gravitation. It is also a reference to Sheena's stage name Ringo (), which means "apple" in Japanese. Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References 2019 compilation albums Ringo Sheena albums Japanese-language comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ringo Sheena
, known by her stage name , is a Japanese singer, songwriter and musician. She is also the founder and lead vocalist of the band Tokyo Jihen. She describes herself as "". She was ranked number 36 in a list of Japan's top 100 musicians compiled by HMV in 2003. Early life Sheena was born with an esophageal atresia in which the esophagus narrows as it approaches the stomach. Treatment of this involved several operations, at least one of which required her right shoulder blade to be cut open. These surgeries left Sheena with large scars on her shoulder blades, said to give the impression that an angel's wings had been removed. Initial solo career Sheena released her first official single " Kōfukuron" in May 1998, when she was 19 years old. She subsequently made singles "Kabukichō no Joō" and "Koko de Kiss Shite", the latter becoming her first hit. This was followed by the release of her first album, ''Muzai Moratorium'', in February 1999. The album was a major hit. " Gi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stem (Ringo Sheena Song)
"Stem", also known by its Japanese translated title is a song written by Japanese singer Ringo Sheena and released in several versions. Background It was first released as a single in 2003, as as her 8th single and it was released on January 22, 2003 by Toshiba EMI / Virgin Music. The single version is sung in English, and was orchestrated by Toshiyuki Mori. The B-sides "Meisai" and "Ishiki" were arranged by Bakeneko Killer, a production team Sheena and Inoue formed. Nobuyoshi Araki, the prominent photographer, took the album cover. The version featured on the album '' Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana'', , is sung in Japanese and arranged by Bakeneko Killer. A further version found on the vinyl edition of ''Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana'' called , featured the album arrangement with English lyrics. It was also featured on the film '' Cassherns official album '' Our Last Day: Casshern Official Album''. An English language version of "Stem" also appears on Sheena's 2007 soundtrack '' Heis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagaku Mijikai Matsuri
is Ringo Sheena's 15th single and her 2nd double A-side single. It was released on 31 July 2015 by Universal Music Japan. Background and development "Nagaku Mijikai Matsuri" was used in advertisements for Coca-Cola Japan's 2015 summer campaign. "Kamisama, Hotokesama" was used as an TV commercial jingle for the au smartphone " isai vivid" manufactured by LG Electronics, in which Sheena also stars in the commercial. A picture of the Nebuta Matsuri was used for the album artwork of the single. Sheena sings two duets in both songs with two of her close male musician friends: Ryosuke Nagaoka, also known as Ukigumo (former member of Tokyo Jihen) in "Nagaku Mijikai Matsuri" and Shutoku Mukai for "Kamisama, Hotokesama". Music video Both videos for "Nagaku Mijikai Matsuri" and "Kamisama, Hotokesama" are directed by Yuichi Kodama. The video of "Nagaku Mijikai Matsuri" is inspired by the song theme "the summer of woman’s life". The first video shows an impatient heroine inter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroji Miyamoto
, born June 12, 1966, in Japan, is a Japanese rock singer-songwriter, lead vocalist of the rock-band Elephant Kashimashi, actor and former folk-choir singer. In 2018, he launched his solo career under talent agency Amuse and recording label Universal Music Japan. He is alma matter of Tokyo International University. Biography Since early age, Hiroji has been in touch with the music. Between third and fifth year of the elementary school, he was part of the NHK Tokyo Children's Choir. At age 10, he has released his first solo single "Hajimete no Boku Desu", credited as artist with Hiragana instead of Kanji. The song was broadcast on the NHK television station Minna no Uta. The single sold over 100k copies. During the middle school in 1981, he formed the rock band Elephant Kashimashi with his classmates and made major debut in 1989 under Epic/Sony RECORDS label. The band has been actively performing and making music as of 2023. In 2000, he made acting debut in the Japanese televisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oishii Kisetsu
(also known by its English title "The Creamy Season") is one of the two songs that made up the fourth single by Japanese entertainer Chiaki Kuriyama, along with "Ketteiteki Sanpunkan". They were released on March 2, 2011, as the lead singles from her debut album ''Circus'', released two weeks later. Both songs were produced by musician Ringo Sheena. Background and development After Chiaki Kuriyama debuted in early 2010 with the single "Ryūsei no Namida", she began to release collaboration singles, featuring a famous Japanese rock musician as the producer. "Kanōsei Girl" (2010) was produced by Tomoyasu Hotei, and "Cold Finger Girl" (2011) by Kenichi Asai of Blankey Jet City. In 2010, Kuriyama starred in the drama ''Atami no Sōsakan''. The Ringo Sheena-lead band Tokyo Jihen performed the theme song for the drama, "Tengoku e Yōkoso". Writing and production Of the two songs, "Oishii Kisetsu" was produced second, after "Ketteiteki Sanpunkan" had been created. Both songs feat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seishun No Matataki
(also known by its French title "Le Moment") is a song by Japanese entertainer Chiaki Kuriyama, written by Ringo Sheena. It was released as the B-side to her fifth single "Tsukiyo no Shōzō" on November 23, 2011. Background and development In March 2011, Kuriyama released " Oishii Kisetsu" / "Ketteiteki Sanpunkan", a double A-side single where both songs were produced by Ringo Sheena and performed by Tokyo Jihen. This was followed two weeks later by ''Circus'', Kuriyama's debut album. Eight months later, Kuriyama collaborated with Sheena and Tokyo Jihen a second time on the single "Tsukiyo no Shōzō", which was eventually compiled on a deluxe edition of ''Circus'' that was released in January 2012. Writing and production "Seishun no Matataki" was recorded is sessions after the release of her debut album ''Circus'', during which Kuriyama felt more confident as a singer. The songs were recorded with Sheena in the studio, with her band Tokyo Jihen performing the band instru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ariamaru Tomi
The literal translation is "Excessive Wealth." was Japanese singer Shiina Ringo's first single as a solo artist in five years. It was released on May 27, 2009, the same day her debut single was released eleven years earlier. The distributor is EMI Music Japan / Virgin Music. Outline The single was her first in two and a half years as Shiina Ringo, and her first single in five years as a solo artist. "Ariamaru Tomi" is the theme song for the TV drama ''Smile'' of TBS. Shiina wrote this song at the request of the drama director. It was the first time that she had performed for a TV drama as a solo singer. "Ariamaru Tomi" is not contained in Shiina's 4th studio album ''Sanmon Gossip'' released on June 24, 2009. However, "SG～Superficial Gossip～" is contained in the vinyl record ''Saturday Night Gossip'' (released on August 26, 2009) and "Ariamaru Tomi" was eventually released in her album ''Hi Izuru Tokoro'' (released November 5, 2014). The song was performed live by Shiina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nippon (song)
"Nippon" is a song by Japanese musician Ringo Sheena. It was released as a single on June 11, 2014, two weeks after her self-cover album '' Gyakuyunyū: Kōwankyoku'' and a year after her previous solo single " Irohanihoheto" / " Kodoku no Akatsuki". The song is being used as the 2014 soccer theme song for NHK., Including the NHK broadcast of 2014 FIFA World Cup. Background and development In 2013 and 2014, Sheena had celebrated her 15th anniversary since her debut single "Kōfukuron". She began with the single " Irohanihoheto/Kodoku no Akatsuki" in May, following this up in November with two compilation albums, ''Ukina'' and ''Mitsugetsu-shō'', and a series of lives entitled . She finished the anniversary year on the day with an album called '' Gyakuyunyū: Kōwankyoku'', which featured new versions of songs she had given to other musicians. In previous years, NHK had selected Superfly's " Tamashii Revolution" (2010), Radwimps' "Kimi to Hitsuji to Ao" (2011–2012) and Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carnation (song)
, also known by its French title L'œillet ("The Carnation" in English), is a song by Japanese musician Ringo Sheena. It was released on November 2, 2011, two years after her previous solo single "Ariamaru Tomi" (2009), during a period where she primarily worked with her band Tokyo Jihen. The song was the eponymous theme song for the morning Asadora drama ''Carnation'', starring Machiko Ono. Background and development In 2009, Sheena released the solo single "Ariamaru Tomi" and the album ''Sanmon Gossip'' after mostly focusing on her band, Tokyo Jihen. Since then, Tokyo Jihen released their fourth studio album, ''Sports'', the single "Sora ga Natteiru" / "Onna no Ko wa Dare Demo" (2011) and their fifth studio album ''Dai Hakken'' (2011). The project began when Shin Yasui, music supervisor for the film ''Sakuran'' that Sheena had worked together with, recommended her for the team working on ''Carnation''. Writing and production Originally, Sheena was asked to create an upbe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiyū E Michizure
(official English title: ''Collateral Damage'') is Japanese singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena's digital single (the 17th single overall), released on May 16, 2012. The song is featured as the theme song for the Japanese television drama '' Ataru''. "Jiyū e Michizure" reached number one in iTunes Store charts, peaked at 5 on the Japan Hot 100, and at 7 on the RIAJ Digital Track Chart. It was certified gold for 100,000 copies downloaded to computers in 2013. Sheena wrote the song at the request of the TV program's staff. Music video The music video for "Jiyū e Michizure" was directed by Yasuyuki Ozeki. Sheena didn’t appear on the music video, and Nana Komatsu starred in the video instead. Track listing Charts Certifications Personnel Personnel details were sourced from ''Hi Izuru Tokoros liner notes booklet. *Hayashi (from Polysics) – guitars *Satoshi Ishihara (from Going Under Ground are a Japanese alternative rock band, formed in Okegawa, Saita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shun (song)
() is a song by Japanese musician Ringo Sheena. It was the leading promotional song for her fourth album '' Sanmon Gossip''. It was digitally released on June 1, 2009, a month before the release of the album and at the same time as Sheena's song "Futari Bocchi Jikan". Background and development In 2007, Sheena resumed releasing music under her solo name, after working as a member of Tokyo Jihen since 2004. She released the soundtrack album '' Heisei Fūzoku'' in February, a project where she collaborated with composer Neko Saito to create music for the Mika Ninagawa-directed film '' Sakuran''. In September of the same year, Tokyo Jihen released their third album, '' Variety'', a project album featuring members other than vocalist Sheena composing the album's music. After their 2007 ''Spa & Treatment'' tour, this began a two-year period of inactivity for the band. In November 2008 to celebrate her 10th as a solo musician, Sheena held a series of three concerts at the Saitama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryūkō (song)
is a song by Japanese musician Ringo Sheena, which acted as one of the promotional songs from her fourth album ''Sanmon Gossip'' in 2009. The song was produced by Sheena's former Tokyo Jihen bandmate Masayuki Hiizumi, and was a collaboration with Hiizumi's jazz ensemble Pe'z, as well as hip-hop group Maboroshi members Daisuke "Mummy-D" Sakama and Tomoyasu Takeuchi. Background and development In 2007, Sheena resumed releasing music under her solo name, after working as a member of Tokyo Jihen since 2004. She released the soundtrack album ''Heisei Fūzoku'' in February, a project where she collaborated with composer Neko Saito to create music for the Mika Ninagawa-directed film ''Sakuran''. In September of the same year, Tokyo Jihen released their third album, '' Variety'', a project album featuring members other than vocalist Sheena composing the album's music. After their 2007 ''Spa & Treatment'' tour, this began a two-year period of inactivity for the band. In November 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
