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Diary (Shiori Takei Album)
''Diary'' is the third and final studio album by Shiori Takei, released on April 18, 2007 under Giza Studio label. The album is consist of four previous released singles, such as Sakura Iro, Kitto Mou Koi ni wa Naranai, Like a little Love and Yume no Tsuzuki. The album charted at #48 on the Oricon charts in its first week. It charted for 2 weeks and sold 3,974 copies. Before she retired she released one mini and a compilation album. Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from the CD booklet of ''Diary''.Shiori Takei (2007). Shiori Takei (CD Album; Booklet). Rumania Montevideo. Japan: Giza Studio. GZCA-5100. *Shiori Takei – vocals, songwriting, composing, whistling, piano *Ohga Yoshinobu (OOM) - guitar *Hiroshi Asai (The★tambourines) - bass *Tetsuya Hashio (Nakedgrun) - guitar, bass *U-zo Ohkusu (OOM) - organ, piano, electronic piano *Keisuke Kuratamani (U-ka Saegusa in dB) - percussion, drum *Hitoshi Okamoto (Garnet Crow) - guitar, arranging *Atsushi Kanayama - drum *Taku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiori Takei
is a former Japanese pop singer and songwriter from Nishinomiya, Hyogo. She was signed to Giza Studio and Tent House after she came in second place on fifth season of Super Starlight Contest, the audition hosted by Being. Her debut extended play ''The Note of My Eighteen Years'' was released in 2003, and her debut studio album ''My Favorite Things'' was released on September 5, 2004. In August 2005, Takei released the single " Sekai Tomete", which served as the ending theme song for the Japanese animated television series, ''Case Closed''. The song reached number 27 in Japan and became her best-selling single in her career. In February 2008, Takei released her first compilation album ''Shiori Takei Best'' to a moderate commercial success, reaching number 69 in Japan. She reportedly retired from the music industry in 2009 and her name was removed from the artist list of her former label. Biography After graduating from high school, she began her music activities, such as perform ... [...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 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiori Takei Albums
is a Japanese feminine given name. Possible writings Shiori can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: *栞, "bookmark / guide" *撓, "lithe" *詩織, "poem, weave" *汐里, ''tide, village'' The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. People with the name *Shiori Asahi (旭 志織, born 1978), Japanese wrestler *Shiori Hirata (born 1999), Japanese sports shooter *Shiori Ino (猪野 詩織), 21-year-old Japanese female university student who was murdered in October 1999 *, Japanese journalist *Shiori Izawa (井澤 詩織), Japanese voice actress *, Japanese team handball player *, Japanese actress *, Japanese professional footballer *, Japanese ice hockey player *Shiori Koseki (小関 しおり), Japanese Olympic softball player *Shioli Kutsuna (忽那 汐里, born 1992), Japanese actress *Shiori Mikami (三上 枝織), Japanese voice actress *, Japanese women's footballer *Shiori Murakoso (born 1996), Japanese professional footballer *, Japane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Albums ...
The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2007. These albums are (1) original, i.e. excluding reissues, remasters, and compilations of previously released recordings, and (2) notable, defined as having received significant coverage from reliable sources independent of the subject. For additional information about bands formed, reformed, disbanded, or on hiatus, for deaths of musicians, and for links to musical awards, see 2007 in music. First quarter January February March Second quarter April May June Third quarter July August September Fourth quarter October November December References {{DEFAULTSORT:2007 albums Albums 2007 File:2007 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: Steve Jobs unveils Apple's first iPhone; TAM Airlines Flight 3054 overruns a runway and crashes into a gas station, killing almost 200 people; Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo TV
JOTX-DTV (channel 7), branded as and known colloquially as , is a television station headquartered in the Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, owned and operated by the subsidiary of listed certified broadcasting holding company itself a subsidiary of Nikkei, Inc., serving as the flagship station of the TX Network.." TV Tokyo. Retrieved on June 21, 2010. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specialising in anime. History TV Tokyo was established by the Japan Science Foundation in 1951 and started broadcasting, as on April 12, 1964. It took its name from its VHF frequency channel 12. It almost went bankrupt in 1968; on 1 July that year, a limited liability company, Tokyo Channel 12 Production was established with the help of the ''Nikkei'' and Mainichi Broadcasting System. In 1969 the ''Nikkei'' and MBS signed a memorandum of understanding which stipulates that Tokyo Channel 12 should share programs with Ni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MÄR
''Märchen Awakens Romance'', officially abbreviated as ''MÄR'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nobuyuki Anzai, serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from January 2003 to July 2006. ''MÄR'' follows 14-year-old junior high student Ginta Toramizu who is transported into a fantasy-based world known as MÄR-Heaven. As Ginta ventures in the world of MÄR-Heaven, he encounters allies and antagonists. An anime television series adaptation titled ''MÄR Heaven'' was broadcast in Japan on TV Tokyo from April 2005 to March 2007. In North America, Viz Media has licensed both the ''MÄR'' manga and anime for an English-language release. The manga was published between July 2005 and June 2007. The anime aired first in July 2006 on Toonami Jetstream, an online service from Cartoon Network, and then on the network itself, as part of the Toonami programming block in December 2006. A sequel entitled ''MÄR Omega'' by Anzai and illustrated by Kōichirō ... [...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 announ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
U-ka Saegusa In DB
was a Japanese pop rock band formed in Osaka in 2002. The band consists of lead vocalist U-ka Saegusa, lead guitarist Yūichirō Iwai, lead bassist Taku Ōyabu, and drummer Keisuke Kurumatani. Signed to Giza Studio, the band released four studio albums before disbanding in 2010. They're known for performing the several theme songs for the Japanese anime series, ''Case Closed''. One of the songs, " Kimi to Yakusoku Shita Yasashii Ano Basho made", became the band's best-selling single, selling approximately 34,000 copies nationwide. Band members Final line-up * – lead vocals (2002-2010) * – lead guitar, backing vocals (2003-2010) * – lead bass (2003-2010) * – drums, percussion (2003-2010) Former members * (2002) History The band formed in 2002 around lead vocalist Yūka "U-ka" Saegusa, the band's first three singles were all featured in the anime ''Cheeky Angel''. Its first hit single was "Kimi to Yakusoku Shita Yasashii Ano Basho Made", a theme song of the pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The★tambourines
the★tambourines were a Japanese pop band signed to the Giza Studio label, active between 2001 and 2009. Members *Ami Matsunaga (松永安未) - vocalist,lyricist *Hiroshi Asai (麻井寛史) - bassist, composer, arranger *Toshikazu Kamei (亀井俊和) - drummer *Tatsuya Okada (岡田達也) - engineer History 2001-2003 In January 2001, the band has formed In April 2001, they released first single ''Easy game''. The single was included in the Giza Studio's compilation album Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2001. In July 2001, they released second single ''Hijack brandnew days'' In October 2001, they released third single ''Mayonaka ni Kizuita funny love'' In December 2001, vocalist Ami participated in cover album '' Giza Studio R&B Respect Vol.1: Six Sisters Selection'' covering ''You Can't Hurry Love'' by The Supremes. On 15 December, Ami performed cover song in live house Pan Hill Koujou. DVD footage was released in February 2002. In February 2002, Mami with Toshikazu start ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Asai
(born 26 April 1978) is a Japanese arranger, musician and composer for the Giza Studio label. He is a former member of band '' The★tambourines''. Since 2012 he is a member of the instrumental band ''Sensation''.First headline news"Opened home page!"(ホームページオープンしました!)http://sensation-music.jp/news.html He arranged music for artists such as Miho Komatsu, U-ka Saegusa in dB, Mai Kuraki, Shiori Takei and many others from the Giza Studio label. He did back vocals for Rina Aiuchi. He participated in live concerts for artist such as Zard's since 1999, Koshi Inaba's solo live tours, Marie Ueda and Garnet Crow Symphonic Concert 2010 ~All Lovers~. He is active as an arranger and player as of 2020. List of provided works as a composer Akane Sugazaki *Promises List of provided works as a lyricist Aya Kamiki *Sakura E Hayami Kishimoto *Yes or No? *from you from me List of provided works as an arranger Miho Komatsu *Camouflage * Kamisama wa Jitto Miteru U-ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doa (Japanese Band)
doa (バンド) (read as "doe-ah") is a Japanese Rock music, rock band under the Giza Studio label. The band is named after a single letter of each of the members' names: Daiki Yoshimoto, Shinichiro Ohta, and Akihito Tokunaga. Biography *Before the band formation, Akihito and Shinichiro were active as a musicians during 90's. Akihito provided arrangements for various Being Inc. artist, guitar support in television live appearances, was leader vocalist of band XL. Shinichiro was guitarist and composer in bands Baad and Rad Hammer. *In June 2004, the band has debut with mini album "Deadstock" under indies label Tent House. In July 2004, they've made major debut with single ''Hi no Tori no you ni'' under music major label Giza Studio. Akihito is in the production of compositions and arrangements, Shinichiro is in the production of lyrics and Daiki sometimes provide English lyrics in their single's B-side tracks. *In 2008, their single ''Glass no Highway'' debuted on number 7 at Ori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J-pop
J-pop ( ja, ジェイポップ, ''jeipoppu''; often stylized as J-POP; an abbreviated form of "Japanese popular music"), natively also known simply as , is the name for a form of popular music that entered the musical mainstream of Japan in the 1990s. Modern J-pop has its roots in traditional music of Japan, and significantly in 1960s pop and rock music. J-pop replaced '' kayōkyoku'' ("Lyric Singing Music", a term for Japanese popular music from the 1920s to the 1980s) in the Japanese music scene. J-rock bands such as Happy End fused the Beatles and Beach Boys-style rock with Japanese music in the 1960s1970s. J-country had popularity during the international popularity of Westerns in the 1960s1970s as well, and it still has appeal due to the work of musicians like Charlie Nagatani and venues including Little Texas, Tokyo. J-rap became mainstream with producer Nujabes and his work on ''Samurai Champloo'', Japanese pop culture is often seen with anime in hip hop. Other tre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
