Taja

Taja (2009)

Taja is a Japanese pop duo currently signed to flying DOG label. They are known for their theme songs contribution of Mobile Suit Gundam 00 and especially Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO.

Members

• Naho (菜穂) (Vocals, Lyrics and Music Composition)
• Yuji (佑次) (Music Composition)

Support Members

• Kotani Ken (小谷賢) (Bass)
• Miyata Makoto (宮田まこと) (Drums & Percussion)
• Ikeda Kenji (池田健司) (Guitar)
• Hashimoto Ayumi (橋本歩) (Cello)
• Imai Kaori (今井香織) (Cello)
• Hova (ホバ) (Human Beat Box)
• Futagawa Kentaro (二川賢太郎) (Percussion)

Information

Taja was formed in 1997 by composer Yuji and vocalist Naho. They released their debut indie album Utsuriyuku Kawarazaru Mono on November 11th, 2001. During their indie day, aside from releasing album and live performing, the group also done composition an arrangement for other artists, such as Shibasaki Kou's Kagerou, B-side of her Ikutsuka no Sora single. In 2006, the group signed with Victor Entertainment's sub-label flying DOG. They made their major debut with the single Yume Wadachi and released their second indie full-length album on the same year. On July 1st, 2009, Taja will release their first self-titled major album.

Discography

Albums

• [2001.11.24] Utsuriyuku Kawarazaru Mono (移りゆくかわらざるもの) (indie)
• [2005.06.30] One (indie mini-album)
• [2006.10.07] LOVE TODAY (indie)
• [2009.07.01] Taja

Singles

• [2006.04.26] Yume Wadachi (夢轍～ユメワダチ～)
• [2008.03.26] LOVE TODAY
• [2009.04.01] NO LIMITS∞

Soundtracks

• [2005.04.27] Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO Original Soundtrack (#31 Sora no Tamoto ~ Full Ver.)
• [2008.10.24] Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2 Juuryoku Sensen O.S.T. Tokusou Ban (Disc 2 #31 Sora no Tamoto ~ Full Ver.)
• [2009.07.08] GUNDAM 00 COMPLETE BEST (#5 LOVE TODAY)
• [2010.02.24] GUNDAM SONGS 145 (Disc 1 #12 Sora no Tamoto, #13 Yume Wadachi, #16 NO LIMITS∞; Disc 9 #5 LOVE TODAY)

External Links

• Official Website
• JVC's Page