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'''E'm~grief~''' (/ˈaɪm/) is a four member [[Visual-Kei|visual-kei]] band. They officially formed in May of 2008, under the indies label [[UNDER CODE PRODUCTION]] in [[Osaka|Osaka City]], with the band concept of ''I'm~grief~''. They lacked a bassist until the release of their first mini-album ''[[Daze]]''; their producer, [[KISAKI]], would fill in for bass recording. The band is known for their experimental music mixing together rock, metal, and a wide array of various (almost random) electronic sounds. | '''E'm~grief~''' (/ˈaɪm/) is a four member [[Visual-Kei|visual-kei]] band. They officially formed in May of 2008, under the indies label [[UNDER CODE PRODUCTION]] in [[Osaka|Osaka City]], with the band concept of ''I'm~grief~''. They lacked a bassist until the release of their first mini-album ''[[Daze]]''; their producer, [[KISAKI]], would fill in for bass recording. The band is known for their experimental music mixing together rock, metal, and a wide array of various (almost random) electronic sounds. | ||
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| + | On october 12th, 2010 it was announced through [[Cecir]]'s blog that after their December 29th live at LIVE HALL aube shibuya, E'm~grief~ would be going into an indefinite activity pause.<ref>"[http://ameblo.jp/undercode-em/entry-10674810659.html Cecir VOL:216]" ''Cecir's Official Blog''. 2010.10.12. Retrieved 2010.10.13</ref> A week before the hiatus the group released their first best of album, a 13-track disc titled ''[[Grief (E'm~grief~)|grief]]''. | ||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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E'm~grief~ was formed on May 20th, 2008 already signed with a label, the independent [[Visual-Kei|visual-kei]] and [[Oshare-Kei|oshare-kei]] production company and label [[UNDER CODE PRODUCTION]]. The line-up was [[Rita (E'm~grief~)|Rita]] (ex-[[CalorZe]]) on vocals, [[Cecir]] (ex-[[Shaura|Juka]] live support) on guitar and cello, [[Yuze]] (also ex-[[Shaura|Juka]] live support) on guitar and sound programming, and [[Majyu]] (ex-[[Jikuu Kaizoku SEVEN SEAS]]) on drums. Until after their mini-album release, [[KISAKI]] would be their guest bassist for recording only. | E'm~grief~ was formed on May 20th, 2008 already signed with a label, the independent [[Visual-Kei|visual-kei]] and [[Oshare-Kei|oshare-kei]] production company and label [[UNDER CODE PRODUCTION]]. The line-up was [[Rita (E'm~grief~)|Rita]] (ex-[[CalorZe]]) on vocals, [[Cecir]] (ex-[[Shaura|Juka]] live support) on guitar and cello, [[Yuze]] (also ex-[[Shaura|Juka]] live support) on guitar and sound programming, and [[Majyu]] (ex-[[Jikuu Kaizoku SEVEN SEAS]]) on drums. Until after their mini-album release, [[KISAKI]] would be their guest bassist for recording only. | ||
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The band's debut single "[[Eternal Melody (E'm~grief~)|Eternal melody]]" was released about two months later, on July 2nd. It was a part of a two consecutive month single release plan. Their second single and the end of the plan, "[[Pains of Aspiration|Pains of aspiration]]", was released on August 6th. E'm~grief~'s first singles and debut launch took nearly 300 hours of work and production.<ref>"[http://www.visunavi.com/news/preview.php?id=1211699695&year=2008&month=05 E'm～grief～(アイム)何とKISAKIプロデュース&全曲ベースでゲスト参加しレコーディングを開始!!]". ''Visunavi''. 2008-05-25. Retrieved 2010-05-31.</ref> | The band's debut single "[[Eternal Melody (E'm~grief~)|Eternal melody]]" was released about two months later, on July 2nd. It was a part of a two consecutive month single release plan. Their second single and the end of the plan, "[[Pains of Aspiration|Pains of aspiration]]", was released on August 6th. E'm~grief~'s first singles and debut launch took nearly 300 hours of work and production.<ref>"[http://www.visunavi.com/news/preview.php?id=1211699695&year=2008&month=05 E'm～grief～(アイム)何とKISAKIプロデュース&全曲ベースでゲスト参加しレコーディングを開始!!]". ''Visunavi''. 2008-05-25. Retrieved 2010-05-31.</ref> | ||
| − | [[File:Em grief - Daze promo.jpg|right| | + | [[File:Em grief - Daze promo.jpg|right|240px|thumb|E'm~grief~ promoting ''[[Daze]]'' (2009)]] |
Their first live was performed almost two weeks after the release of their second single. It was on August 19th at Shibuya O-WEST as a part of the "Tribute to Phantasmagoria 2008" event, which itself was meant to be a send-off for [[Phantasmagoria]] as they would temporarily disband later on in August. The live also tied into the re-release of the tribute album ''Tribute to Phantasmagoria'' titled ''[[Tribute to Phantasmagoria|Past New Phase]]''. For the remainder of the year of 2008, the band played a string of six regular lives. They started on September 30th at Shibuya BOXX and ended on December 27th at OSAKA MUSE. | Their first live was performed almost two weeks after the release of their second single. It was on August 19th at Shibuya O-WEST as a part of the "Tribute to Phantasmagoria 2008" event, which itself was meant to be a send-off for [[Phantasmagoria]] as they would temporarily disband later on in August. The live also tied into the re-release of the tribute album ''Tribute to Phantasmagoria'' titled ''[[Tribute to Phantasmagoria|Past New Phase]]''. For the remainder of the year of 2008, the band played a string of six regular lives. They started on September 30th at Shibuya BOXX and ended on December 27th at OSAKA MUSE. | ||
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==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
| + | ===Best Albums=== | ||
| + | * [2010.12.22] [[Grief (E'm~grief~)|grief]] | ||
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===Mini-Albums=== | ===Mini-Albums=== | ||
* [2009.03.18] [[Daze]] | * [2009.03.18] [[Daze]] | ||
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* [2008.07.02] [[Eternal Melody (E'm~grief~)|Eternal melody]] | * [2008.07.02] [[Eternal Melody (E'm~grief~)|Eternal melody]] | ||
* [2008.08.06] [[Pains of Aspiration|Pains of aspiration]] | * [2008.08.06] [[Pains of Aspiration|Pains of aspiration]] | ||
| − | * [2009.11.18] [[Amentia]] | + | * [2009.11.18] [[Amentia]] ([[Wikipedia:Latin|[Lat]]]: ''Madness'') |
* [2009.12.16] [[In Paradism|In paradism]] | * [2009.12.16] [[In Paradism|In paradism]] | ||
* [2010.08.18] [[Atonality]] | * [2010.08.18] [[Atonality]] | ||
===Compilations=== | ===Compilations=== | ||
| − | * [2009.03.04] [[The End of Missing ]] (#6 | + | * [2009.03.04] ''[[The End of Missing]]'' (#6 "Dokuhaku no Sora") |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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* [http://www.visunavi.com/artist/preview.php?id=1763 E'm~grief~ @ Visunavi] | * [http://www.visunavi.com/artist/preview.php?id=1763 E'm~grief~ @ Visunavi] | ||
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[[Category:Indies]] | [[Category:Indies]] | ||
[[Category:J-Rock]] | [[Category:J-Rock]] | ||
[[Category:J-Metal]] | [[Category:J-Metal]] | ||
[[Category:Visual-Kei]] | [[Category:Visual-Kei]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:11, 29 January 2013
E'm~grief~ (/ˈaɪm/) is a four member visual-kei band. They officially formed in May of 2008, under the indies label UNDER CODE PRODUCTION in Osaka City, with the band concept of I'm~grief~. They lacked a bassist until the release of their first mini-album Daze; their producer, KISAKI, would fill in for bass recording. The band is known for their experimental music mixing together rock, metal, and a wide array of various (almost random) electronic sounds.
On october 12th, 2010 it was announced through Cecir's blog that after their December 29th live at LIVE HALL aube shibuya, E'm~grief~ would be going into an indefinite activity pause.[1] A week before the hiatus the group released their first best of album, a 13-track disc titled grief.
Contents
Members
- Rita (リタ) - Vocals
- Cecir - Guitar & Cello
- Yuze (ユーゼ) - Guitar & Bass & Sound Programming
- Majyu (摩珠) - Drums
Biography
2008
E'm~grief~ was formed on May 20th, 2008 already signed with a label, the independent visual-kei and oshare-kei production company and label UNDER CODE PRODUCTION. The line-up was Rita (ex-CalorZe) on vocals, Cecir (ex-Juka live support) on guitar and cello, Yuze (also ex-Juka live support) on guitar and sound programming, and Majyu (ex-Jikuu Kaizoku SEVEN SEAS) on drums. Until after their mini-album release, KISAKI would be their guest bassist for recording only.
The band's debut single "Eternal melody" was released about two months later, on July 2nd. It was a part of a two consecutive month single release plan. Their second single and the end of the plan, "Pains of aspiration", was released on August 6th. E'm~grief~'s first singles and debut launch took nearly 300 hours of work and production.[2]
Their first live was performed almost two weeks after the release of their second single. It was on August 19th at Shibuya O-WEST as a part of the "Tribute to Phantasmagoria 2008" event, which itself was meant to be a send-off for Phantasmagoria as they would temporarily disband later on in August. The live also tied into the re-release of the tribute album Tribute to Phantasmagoria titled Past New Phase. For the remainder of the year of 2008, the band played a string of six regular lives. They started on September 30th at Shibuya BOXX and ended on December 27th at OSAKA MUSE.
Discography
Best Albums
- [2010.12.22] grief
Mini-Albums
- [2009.03.18] Daze
Singles
- [2008.07.02] Eternal melody
- [2008.08.06] Pains of aspiration
- [2009.11.18] Amentia ([Lat]: Madness)
- [2009.12.16] In paradism
- [2010.08.18] Atonality
Compilations
- [2009.03.04] The End of Missing (#6 "Dokuhaku no Sora")
References
- ↑ "Cecir VOL:216" Cecir's Official Blog. 2010.10.12. Retrieved 2010.10.13
- ↑ "E'm～grief～(アイム)何とKISAKIプロデュース&全曲ベースでゲスト参加しレコーディングを開始!!". Visunavi. 2008-05-25. Retrieved 2010-05-31.
