Fayray

Fayray

Fayray is a Japanese pop singer-songwriter under the label R and C.

Profile

• Real Name: Ohashi Minako (大橋美奈子)
• Birthdate: April 16, 1976
• Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
• Blood Type: A

Information

Fayray, like Utada Hikaru, was raised in America as a child where she was influenced by both her parents and the music of the time (the 80's). She made her unofficial debut in 1999 with the album Craving, with her first official single, My Eyes, following in 2000. Understatement would appear to be a common theme with Fayray as, unlike Utada, she isn't particularly well-known outside Japan. Understated also describes her style, attitude and music, the latter of which focuses on the piano (an instrument she began learning at the age 4). Her soft tone and impressive lyrical skill is complemented by the delightfully sweet and occasionally stirring music she composes. Though she regularly turns out superb ballads, Fayray is not shy of the occasional upbeat song (or even remix), demonstrating a skill for songwriting across a wide range. An oft overlooked gem, Fayray is certainly one to please those who desire a more jazz-inspired laid back feel to their music.

Discography

Studio Albums

• [1999.05.26] CRAVING
• [2000.09.06] EVER AFTER
• [2001.07.18] genuine
• [2003.02.19] Shiroi Hana (白い花; White Flower)
• [2004.10.27] HOURGLASS
• [2005.06.08] COVERS
• [2006.01.25] Hikari to Kage (光と影; Light and Shadow)
• [2009.01.14] Nete mo Samete mo (寝ても醒めても)

Compilation Album

• [2003.11.26] THE HIT PARADE (#8 Paper Doll)

Singles

• [1998.07.29] Taiyou no Gravity (太陽のグラヴィティー; The Sun's Gravity)
• [1998.10.21] YURA・YURA~Vibration (Swaying Vibration)
• [1999.02.10] Powder Veil
• [1999.05.12] Daydream Cafe
• [1999.10.14] Same night, Same face
• [2000.03.23] MY EYES
• [2000.07.26] tears
• [2001.03.28] I'll save you
• [2001.06.06] Baby if,
• [2001.10.11] Over
• [2002.02.20] Remember
• [2002.05.09] stay
• [2002.10.02] touch me, kiss me
• [2003.01.29] Suki da Nante Ienai (好きだなんて言えない; Why Don't You Say You Love Me)
• [2004.02.18] Negai (願い; Want)
• [2004.03.17] look into my eyes
• [2004.05.26] Aishite mo Aishi Tarinai (愛しても愛し足りない; Love Just Isn't Enough)
• [2004.10.13] Kuchidzuke (口づけ; Kiss)
• [2005.11.23] Spotlight
• [2006.09.27] Hitori Yori Futari (ひとりよりふたり; Two Instead of One)
• [2007.07.11] Zero (ゼロ)

Videos / DVDs

• [1999.12.18] moving fayray
• [2001.12.19] Fayray CLIPS 2000-2001
• [2003.09.03] Seraphic Fayray in New York + 5 CLIPS
• [2005.06.08] Fayray Live Tour 2004 HOURGLASS -Love At Last-

External Links

• Official Website
• Japanese Wikipedia: Fayray