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| − | '''ORESKABAND''' (オレスカバンド) is an all-girl ska band | + | <div align="justify"> |
| + | '''ORESKABAND''' (オレスカバンド) is an all-girl ska band from [[Sakai]], [[Japan]], who are currently signed to [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music Associated Records]]. The band made their indie debut in 2005 with the album, ''[[Penpal]]''. They later made their major label debut under Sony in 2006 with the mini-album, ''[[Ore]]''. They are best know for their singles, which have been used as theme songs to [[Anime|anime series]] such as ''[[BLEACH (anime)|BLEACH]]'' and ''[[NARUTO]]''. | ||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
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==Information== | ==Information== | ||
| − | '''ORESKABAND | + | [[File:ORESKABAND - Tsumasaki promo.jpg|thumb|225px|ORESKABAND promoting "[[Tsumasaki (ORESKABAND)|Tsumasaki]]" (2007)]] |
| − | + | [[File:ORESKABAND - What a Wonderful World! vol. 2 promo.jpg|thumb|225px|ORESKABAND promoting ''[[What a Wonderful World! Vol. 2|What a Wonderful World! vol.2]]'' (2009)]] | |
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| + | ORESKABAND was formed in 2003 when the six members were in middle school. They began getting gigs at clubs soon after and released their first album in 2005. They were signed to Sony Music in 2006. Their song "[[Hana no Ska Dance]]" was used for a [[Pocky]] commercial, and the band members themselves were featured in the advertisement. | ||
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They began recording [[Ore|their first major label mini-album]] while still in high school; it was finished in March 2006 and released in July. They later performed at the Fuji Rock Festival in 2006, to which over 1000 fans attended. | They began recording [[Ore|their first major label mini-album]] while still in high school; it was finished in March 2006 and released in July. They later performed at the Fuji Rock Festival in 2006, to which over 1000 fans attended. | ||
In March 2007 the band began playing in the United States, including spots in Texas and California. | In March 2007 the band began playing in the United States, including spots in Texas and California. | ||
The band name, "ORESKABAND", literally translates as "we're (a) ska band". While "ore" is normally an extremely masculine and casual way to say "I" in Japanese and the suffix "-tachi" is added to personal nouns when emphasizing that they are plural, it's clear in this context that "ore" means something more along the lines of "we fellows". The choice of "ore" is also one of gender play, as the band usually appear wearing boys' school uniform in their videos and concerts. | The band name, "ORESKABAND", literally translates as "we're (a) ska band". While "ore" is normally an extremely masculine and casual way to say "I" in Japanese and the suffix "-tachi" is added to personal nouns when emphasizing that they are plural, it's clear in this context that "ore" means something more along the lines of "we fellows". The choice of "ore" is also one of gender play, as the band usually appear wearing boys' school uniform in their videos and concerts. | ||
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==Japanese Discography== | ==Japanese Discography== | ||
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* [2005.xx.xx] [[Penpal]] (ペンパル) (Indie) | * [2005.xx.xx] [[Penpal]] (ペンパル) (Indie) | ||
* [2007.05.23] [[Wao!!|WAO!!]] | * [2007.05.23] [[Wao!!|WAO!!]] | ||
* [2010.11.24] [[Color (ORESKABAND)|COLOR]] | * [2010.11.24] [[Color (ORESKABAND)|COLOR]] | ||
| − | ===Mini- | + | ===Mini-albums=== |
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* [2006.07.19] [[Ore]] (俺; ''I'') | * [2006.07.19] [[Ore]] (俺; ''I'') | ||
* [2008.10.22] [[What a Wonderful World! Vol. 1|What a Wonderful World! vol.1]] | * [2008.10.22] [[What a Wonderful World! Vol. 1|What a Wonderful World! vol.1]] | ||
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===Singles=== | ===Singles=== | ||
* [2006.11.01] [[Almond]] (アーモンド) | * [2006.11.01] [[Almond]] (アーモンド) | ||
| − | * [2007.03.07] [[Wasuremono / Chuck]] (忘れもの / チャック; ''Forgotten | + | * [2007.03.07] [[Wasuremono / Chuck]] (忘れもの / チャック; ''The Forgotten'') |
| − | * [2007.05.09] [[Tsumasaki]] (爪先; ''Tiptoe'') | + | * [2007.05.09] [[Tsumasaki (ORESKABAND)|Tsumasaki]] (爪先; ''Tiptoe'') |
| − | * [2010.04.28] [[Jitensha]] (自転車; ''Bicycle'') | + | * [2010.04.28] [[Jitensha (ORESKABAND)|Jitensha]] (自転車; ''Bicycle'') |
===Compilations/Others=== | ===Compilations/Others=== | ||
| − | * [2006.06.28] ''[[JAPA-RICO～RICO RODRIGUEZ MEETS JAPAN]]'' (#03 | + | * [2006.06.28] ''[[JAPA-RICO～RICO RODRIGUEZ MEETS JAPAN]]'' (#03 "MONKEY MAN") |
| − | * [2008.07.23] ''[[NARUTO Super Hits 2006-2008|NARUTO SUPER HITS 2006-2008]]'' (#02 | + | * [2008.07.23] ''[[NARUTO Super Hits 2006-2008|NARUTO SUPER HITS 2006-2008]]'' (#02 "PINOCCHIO") |
| − | * [2008.07.23] ''[[NARUTO All Stars|NARUTO ALL STARS]]'' (#10 | + | * [2008.07.23] ''[[NARUTO All Stars|NARUTO ALL STARS]]'' (#10 "PINOCCHIO") |
| − | * [2009.07.29] ''[[Non-Stop NARUTO|NON-STOP NARUTO]] (#04 | + | * [2009.07.29] ''[[Non-Stop NARUTO|NON-STOP NARUTO]] (#04 "PINOCCHIO") |
====Music Video==== | ====Music Video==== | ||
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===DVDs=== | ===DVDs=== | ||
| − | * [2008.10.22] [[46 ORESKABAND | + | * [2008.10.22] [[46 ORESKABAND ~Warped Tour 2008~|46 ORESKABAND ~WARPED TOUR 2008~]] |
==USA Discography== | ==USA Discography== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | * [http://www.oreskaband.com Official | + | * [http://www.oreskaband.com Official Website] |
* [http://www.myspace.com/oreskabandus Official MySpace] | * [http://www.myspace.com/oreskabandus Official MySpace] | ||
{{ORESKABAND}} | {{ORESKABAND}} | ||
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| + | [[Category:Bands]] | ||
[[Category:Girl Bands]] | [[Category:Girl Bands]] | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:J-Ska]] |
| + | [[Category:J-Pop]] | ||
[[Category:iTunes Artists]] | [[Category:iTunes Artists]] | ||
Revision as of 03:13, 29 November 2010
ORESKABAND promoting COLOR (2010)
ORESKABAND (オレスカバンド) is an all-girl ska band from Sakai, Japan, who are currently signed to Sony Music Associated Records. The band made their indie debut in 2005 with the album, Penpal. They later made their major label debut under Sony in 2006 with the mini-album, Ore. They are best know for their singles, which have been used as theme songs to anime series such as BLEACH and NARUTO.
Contents
Members
- IKASU (いかす) (Guitar, vocal)
- TOMI (とみ) (Bass, vocal)
- TAE-SAN (たえさん) (Drums)
- SAKI (サキ) (Trumpet)
- MORIKO (もりこ) (Saxophone)
- LEADER (リーダー) (Trombone)
Information
ORESKABAND promoting "Tsumasaki" (2007)
ORESKABAND promoting What a Wonderful World! vol.2 (2009)
ORESKABAND was formed in 2003 when the six members were in middle school. They began getting gigs at clubs soon after and released their first album in 2005. They were signed to Sony Music in 2006. Their song "Hana no Ska Dance" was used for a Pocky commercial, and the band members themselves were featured in the advertisement.
They began recording their first major label mini-album while still in high school; it was finished in March 2006 and released in July. They later performed at the Fuji Rock Festival in 2006, to which over 1000 fans attended. In March 2007 the band began playing in the United States, including spots in Texas and California.
The band name, "ORESKABAND", literally translates as "we're (a) ska band". While "ore" is normally an extremely masculine and casual way to say "I" in Japanese and the suffix "-tachi" is added to personal nouns when emphasizing that they are plural, it's clear in this context that "ore" means something more along the lines of "we fellows". The choice of "ore" is also one of gender play, as the band usually appear wearing boys' school uniform in their videos and concerts.
Japanese Discography
Studio albums
Mini-albums
- [2006.07.19] Ore (俺; I)
- [2008.10.22] What a Wonderful World! vol.1
- [2009.04.15] What a Wonderful World! vol.2
Singles
- [2006.11.01] Almond (アーモンド)
- [2007.03.07] Wasuremono / Chuck (忘れもの / チャック; The Forgotten)
- [2007.05.09] Tsumasaki (爪先; Tiptoe)
- [2010.04.28] Jitensha (自転車; Bicycle)
Compilations/Others
- [2006.06.28] JAPA-RICO～RICO RODRIGUEZ MEETS JAPAN (#03 "MONKEY MAN")
- [2008.07.23] NARUTO SUPER HITS 2006-2008 (#02 "PINOCCHIO")
- [2008.07.23] NARUTO ALL STARS (#10 "PINOCCHIO")
- [2009.07.29] NON-STOP NARUTO (#04 "PINOCCHIO")
Music Video
- [2009.02.25] DREAMS COME TRUE - GOOD BYE MY SCHOOL DAYS
DVDs
- [2008.10.22] 46 ORESKABAND ~WARPED TOUR 2008~
USA Discography
Albums
- [2007.09.04] ORESKABAND (オレスカバンド)
External Links
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