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'''Ikimono Gakari''' (いきものがかり) is a three member rock band that formed in 1999. They made their mainstream debut in March 2006 with [[Epic Japan Records]]. | '''Ikimono Gakari''' (いきものがかり) is a three member rock band that formed in 1999. They made their mainstream debut in March 2006 with [[Epic Japan Records]]. | ||
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| + | * [[Yoshioka Kiyoe]] - Vocals | ||
| + | * [[Mizuno Yoshiki]] - Guitar & Vocals; leader | ||
| + | * [[Yamashita Hotaka]] - Guitar & Harmonica | ||
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| − | + | '''Ikimono Gakari''' formed in February 1999 as an indie band based in [[Kanagawa]], [[Japan]]. Founded by [[Mizuno Yoshiki]] and [[Yamashita Hotaka]], the two began doing street performances and decided on their name of "Ikimono Gakari". In December of the same year [[Yoshioka Kiyoe]] joined as the group's main vocalist. However, nearly one year later the three disbanded in order for Yoshiki and Hotaka to focus on their university entrance exams. Their reformation occured in March 2002 after the two had gone through their university classes. | |
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| − | Ikimono Gakari formed in February 1999 as an indie band based in [[Kanagawa]], [[Japan]]. Founded by [[Mizuno Yoshiki]] and [[Yamashita Hotaka]], the two began doing street performances and decided on their name of "Ikimono Gakari". In December of the same year [[Yoshioka Kiyoe]] joined as the group's main vocalist. However, nearly one year later the three disbanded in order for Yoshiki and Hotaka to focus on their university entrance exams. Their reformation occured in March 2002 after the two had gone through their university classes. | ||
Four years after their formation, their first album was released on an indies label. They were signed to Epic Japan Records and released their first mainstream single [[Sakura (Ikimono Gakari)|SAKURA]] in March 2006. The title song was used in NTT East Japan commercials and heard on various televised programs. | Four years after their formation, their first album was released on an indies label. They were signed to Epic Japan Records and released their first mainstream single [[Sakura (Ikimono Gakari)|SAKURA]] in March 2006. The title song was used in NTT East Japan commercials and heard on various televised programs. | ||
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* Vocalist [[Yoshioka Kiyoe|Kiyoe's]] older brother was the classmate of both [[Mizuno Yoshiki|Yoshiki]] and [[Yamashita Hotaka|Hotaka]]. | * Vocalist [[Yoshioka Kiyoe|Kiyoe's]] older brother was the classmate of both [[Mizuno Yoshiki|Yoshiki]] and [[Yamashita Hotaka|Hotaka]]. | ||
* [[Mizuno Yoshiki|Yoshiki]] and [[Yamashita Hotaka|Hotaka]] met in their first year of elementary school in 1989. The two were "Ikimono Gakari" in their class, or the leaders. | * [[Mizuno Yoshiki|Yoshiki]] and [[Yamashita Hotaka|Hotaka]] met in their first year of elementary school in 1989. The two were "Ikimono Gakari" in their class, or the leaders. | ||
* The band opened for [[Tamaki Nami]] on August 5th, 2005 at an Atsugi, Kanagawa music festival. | * The band opened for [[Tamaki Nami]] on August 5th, 2005 at an Atsugi, Kanagawa music festival. | ||
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* [2007.03.07] [[Sakura Saku Machi Monogatari]] (桜咲く街物語; ''The Story of the Town Where Cherry Blossoms Bloom'') | * [2007.03.07] [[Sakura Saku Machi Monogatari]] (桜咲く街物語; ''The Story of the Town Where Cherry Blossoms Bloom'') | ||
* [2008.02.13] [[Life Album]] (ライフアルバム) | * [2008.02.13] [[Life Album]] (ライフアルバム) | ||
* [2008.12.24] [[My song Your song]] | * [2008.12.24] [[My song Your song]] | ||
| − | === | + | ===Mini-Albums=== |
| − | + | * [2003.08.25] [[Makoto ni Senetsu Nagara First Album wo Koshiraemashita...]] (誠に僭越ながらファーストアルバムを拵えました...; ''Indeed, We Were Being Audacious When We Made Our First Album'') (indie) | |
| − | * [2003.08.25] [[Makoto ni Senetsu Nagara First Album wo Koshiraemashita...]] (誠に僭越ながらファーストアルバムを拵えました...; ''Indeed, We Were Being Audacious When We Made Our First Album'') ( | + | * [2004.08.28] [[Shichishoku Konnyaku]] (七色こんにゃく; ''[[Wikipedia:Konjac|Konnyaku]] Dyed with Seven Colours'') (indie) |
| − | * [2004.08.28] [[Shichishoku Konnyaku]] (七色こんにゃく; ''[ | + | * [2005.05.25] [[Jinsei Sugorokudabe.]] (人生すごろくだべ。; ''Life's [[Wikipedia:Suguroku|Dice Game]]'') (indie) |
| − | * [2005.05.25] [[Jinsei Sugorokudabe.]] (人生すごろくだべ。; ''Life's [ | ||
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* [2006.03.15] [[Sakura (Ikimono Gakari)|SAKURA]] (''Cherry Blossom'') | * [2006.03.15] [[Sakura (Ikimono Gakari)|SAKURA]] (''Cherry Blossom'') | ||
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* [2008.07.09] [[Blue Bird (Ikimono Gakari)|Blue Bird]] (ブルーバード) | * [2008.07.09] [[Blue Bird (Ikimono Gakari)|Blue Bird]] (ブルーバード) | ||
* [2008.10.15] [[Planetarium (Ikimono Gakari)|Planetarium]] (プラネタリウム) | * [2008.10.15] [[Planetarium (Ikimono Gakari)|Planetarium]] (プラネタリウム) | ||
| − | * [2008.12.03] [[Kimagure Romantic]] (気まぐれロマンティック) | + | * [2008.12.03] [[Kimagure Romantic]] (気まぐれロマンティック; ''Capricious Romantic'') |
| − | * [2009.05.27] [[Futari]] (ふたり) | + | * [2009.05.27] [[Futari]] (ふたり; ''Us'') |
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* [2006.07.19] [[Futari no Ai Land]] (ふたりの愛ランド; ''Our Love Island'') | * [2006.07.19] [[Futari no Ai Land]] (ふたりの愛ランド; ''Our Love Island'') | ||
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| − | + | * [2006.03.08] [[14 Princess ~Princess Princess Children~|14 Princess ~PRINCESS PRINCESS CHILDREN~]] (14プリンセス～PRINCESS PRINCESS CHILDREN～) (#10 ''GET CRAZY!'') | |
| − | * [2006.03.08] [[14 Princess ~PRINCESS PRINCESS | + | * [2006.10.18] [[Cherry Pie Original Soundtrack]] (「チェリーパイ」オリジナル・サウンドトラック) (#7 ''Nirin Hana (Cherry Pie version)'') |
| − | * [2006.10.18] [[ | + | * [2007.03.21] [[Tenpo Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi Original Soundtrack]] (「天保異聞 妖奇士」オリジナルサウンドトラック) (#25 ''Ryuusei Miracle -TVsize-'') |
| − | + | * [2006.12.13] [[Bleach The Best|BLEACH THE BEST]] (#11 ''HANABI'') | |
| − | * [2007.03.21] [[ | + | * [2007.09.12] [[Ookiku Furikabutte Original Soundtrack]](「おおきく振りかぶって」オリジナル・サウンドトラック) (#24 ''Seishun Line (TV version)'')' |
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* [2009.03.18] [[JUDY AND MARY 15th Anniversary Tribute Album]] ''(#1 Classic)'' | * [2009.03.18] [[JUDY AND MARY 15th Anniversary Tribute Album]] ''(#1 Classic)'' | ||
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* [http://www.ikimonogakari.com/ Ikimono Gakari Official Website] | * [http://www.ikimonogakari.com/ Ikimono Gakari Official Website] | ||
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Revision as of 16:19, 27 April 2009
Ikimono Gakari promoting My song Your song (2008)
Ikimono Gakari (いきものがかり) is a three member rock band that formed in 1999. They made their mainstream debut in March 2006 with Epic Japan Records.
Contents
Members
- Yoshioka Kiyoe - Vocals
- Mizuno Yoshiki - Guitar & Vocals; leader
- Yamashita Hotaka - Guitar & Harmonica
Information
Ikimono Gakari formed in February 1999 as an indie band based in Kanagawa, Japan. Founded by Mizuno Yoshiki and Yamashita Hotaka, the two began doing street performances and decided on their name of "Ikimono Gakari". In December of the same year Yoshioka Kiyoe joined as the group's main vocalist. However, nearly one year later the three disbanded in order for Yoshiki and Hotaka to focus on their university entrance exams. Their reformation occured in March 2002 after the two had gone through their university classes.
Four years after their formation, their first album was released on an indies label. They were signed to Epic Japan Records and released their first mainstream single SAKURA in March 2006. The title song was used in NTT East Japan commercials and heard on various televised programs.
Trivia
- Vocalist Kiyoe's older brother was the classmate of both Yoshiki and Hotaka.
- Yoshiki and Hotaka met in their first year of elementary school in 1989. The two were "Ikimono Gakari" in their class, or the leaders.
- The band opened for Tamaki Nami on August 5th, 2005 at an Atsugi, Kanagawa music festival.
Discography
Albums
- [2007.03.07] Sakura Saku Machi Monogatari (桜咲く街物語; The Story of the Town Where Cherry Blossoms Bloom)
- [2008.02.13] Life Album (ライフアルバム)
- [2008.12.24] My song Your song
Mini-Albums
- [2003.08.25] Makoto ni Senetsu Nagara First Album wo Koshiraemashita... (誠に僭越ながらファーストアルバムを拵えました...; Indeed, We Were Being Audacious When We Made Our First Album) (indie)
- [2004.08.28] Shichishoku Konnyaku (七色こんにゃく; Konnyaku Dyed with Seven Colours) (indie)
- [2005.05.25] Jinsei Sugorokudabe. (人生すごろくだべ。; Life's Dice Game) (indie)
Singles
- [2006.03.15] SAKURA (Cherry Blossom)
- [2006.05.31] HANABI (Fireworks)
- [2006.10.18] Koisuru Otome (コイスルオトメ; Loved Maiden)
- [2006.12.06] Ryuusei Miracle (流星ミラクル; Meteor Miracle)
- [2007.02.14] Uruwashiki Hito / Seishun no Tobira (うるわしきひと / 青春のとびら; The Lovely One / The Door of Youth)
- [2007.08.08] Natsuzora Graffiti / Seishun Line (夏空グラフィティ / 青春ライン; Summer Sky Graffiti / Youth Line)
- [2007.10.24] Akaneiro no Yakusoku (茜色の約束; Madder-coloured Promise)
- [2008.01.30] Hana wa Sakura Kimi wa Utsukushi (花は桜 君は美し; The Flower is Cherry Blossom You're Beautiful)
- [2008.04.16] Kaeritakunatta yo (帰りたくなったよ; I Didn't Want to Come Back)
- [2008.07.09] Blue Bird (ブルーバード)
- [2008.10.15] Planetarium (プラネタリウム)
- [2008.12.03] Kimagure Romantic (気まぐれロマンティック; Capricious Romantic)
- [2009.05.27] Futari (ふたり; Us)
Download Exclusive
- [2006.07.19] Futari no Ai Land (ふたりの愛ランド; Our Love Island)
Compilation / Other
- [2006.03.08] 14 Princess ~PRINCESS PRINCESS CHILDREN~ (14プリンセス～PRINCESS PRINCESS CHILDREN～) (#10 GET CRAZY!)
- [2006.10.18] Cherry Pie Original Soundtrack (「チェリーパイ」オリジナル・サウンドトラック) (#7 Nirin Hana (Cherry Pie version))
- [2007.03.21] Tenpo Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi Original Soundtrack (「天保異聞 妖奇士」オリジナルサウンドトラック) (#25 Ryuusei Miracle -TVsize-)
- [2006.12.13] BLEACH THE BEST (#11 HANABI)
- [2007.09.12] Ookiku Furikabutte Original Soundtrack(「おおきく振りかぶって」オリジナル・サウンドトラック) (#24 Seishun Line (TV version))'
- [2009.03.18] JUDY AND MARY 15th Anniversary Tribute Album (#1 Classic)
