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'''abingdon boys school''' (commonly reverred to as '''a.b.s.''') is a four-member [[J-Rock]] band fronted by [[T.M.Revolution|Nishikawa Takanori]] of [[T.M.Revolution]] which is currently under [[Epic Records]] on [[Sony Music Entertainment]]. They debuted in 2005 with the song [[Stay Away|stay away]] featured on the [[Love for Nana|Love for NANA ~Only 1 Tribute~]] compilation album. Their debut single, [[Innocent Sorrow|INNOCENT SORROW]], was used as the first opening theme song to the anime [[D.Gray-man|D.Gray-man]]. | '''abingdon boys school''' (commonly reverred to as '''a.b.s.''') is a four-member [[J-Rock]] band fronted by [[T.M.Revolution|Nishikawa Takanori]] of [[T.M.Revolution]] which is currently under [[Epic Records]] on [[Sony Music Entertainment]]. They debuted in 2005 with the song [[Stay Away|stay away]] featured on the [[Love for Nana|Love for NANA ~Only 1 Tribute~]] compilation album. Their debut single, [[Innocent Sorrow|INNOCENT SORROW]], was used as the first opening theme song to the anime [[D.Gray-man|D.Gray-man]]. | ||
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| − | + | *[[T.M.Revolution|Takanori Nishikawa]] (西川貴教) (vocals) | |
| − | + | : b. 1970.09.19, comes from [[Wikipedia:Shiga_Prefecture|Shiga]]. | |
| − | + | * [[SUNAO]] (guitar) | |
| − | + | : b. 1969.04.28, comes from [[Wikipedia:Tokyo|Tokyo]]. | |
| − | + | * [[Shibasaki Hiroshi]] (柴崎浩) (guitar) | |
| − | + | : b. 1969.12.13, comes from [[Wikipedia:Tokyo|Tokyo]]. | |
| − | + | * [[Kishi Toshiyuki]] (岸利至) (synthesizer, programming, leader) | |
| − | + | : b. 1969.10.17, comes from [[Wikipedia:Chiba Prefecture|Chiba]]. | |
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| + | ===Support Members=== | ||
| + | * [[Ikuo]] (bass) | ||
| + | : b. 9.24, comes from [[Wikipedia:Shimane Prefecture|Shimane]]. Member of [[Cube-ray]]. | ||
| + | * [[Hasegawa Kohji]] (長谷川浩二) (drums) | ||
: Member of [[Cube-ray|Cube-ray]]. | : Member of [[Cube-ray|Cube-ray]]. | ||
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| − | + | [[Image:abingdonboysschool06.jpg|thumb|300px|abingdon boys school promoting [[Innocent Sorrow|INNOCENT SORROW]] (2006)]] | |
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| − | + | abingdon boys school is named after the famous all boys school in England, [[Wikipedia:Abingdon School|Abingdon School]] which the members of famous band [[Wikipedia:Radiohead|Radiohead]] attended. It was formed in 2005 by Nishikawa out of several of the support members of his [[T.M.Revolution]] project, specifically [[SUNAO]] and [[Shibasaki Hiroshi]]. [[Kishi Toshiyuki]] had also re-arranged Nishikawa's songs [[Aqualovers ~Deep Into the Night~|AQUALOVERS ~DEEP into the night~]] and [[Love Saver|LOVE SAVER]] for his [[Under:Cover|UNDER:COVER]] self-cover album. | |
| − | + | The band was formed by Nishikawa in 2005 and first released the song [[Stay Away|stay away]] featured on the [[Love for Nana|Love for NANA ~Only 1 Tribute~]] compilation album that was released in March. The band performed their first live on 2005.11.24 with [[UVERworld]] and [[Tsubakiya Quartet]]. Later in 2005 the band covered [[BUCK-TICK]]'s song [[Dress]] on the cover compilation [[Parade ~Respective Tracks of BUCK-TICK~|PARADE ~RESPECTIVE TRACKS OF BUCK-TICK~]]. | |
| − | + | abingdon boys school made their official debut in December 2006 with the single [[Innocent Sorrow|INNOCENT SORROW]] which was used as the opening song to the [[Wikipedia:D.Gray-man|D.Gray-man]] [[anime]]. After a gap of six months, the band followed this up with a second single ([[Howling (abingdon boys school)|HOWLING]], anime [[Wikipedia:Darker than Black|DARKER THAN BLACK -Kuro no Keiyakusha-]]'s first opening theme song). | |
| − | + | The band's third single was quickly released afterwards, [[Nephilim]], which was featured as the Playstation 3 game [[Wikipedia:Folklore (video game)|FolksSoul -Ushinawareta Denshou-]]'s opening theme song. They released their first album in October 2007. Shortly after in December 2007, a.b.s. followed up with their fourth single, [[Blade Chord|BLADE CHORD]], which was the theme song to Nintendo Wii & Playstation 2 game [[Wikipedia:Sengoku Basara 2|Sengoku BASARA 2 Eiyuu Gaiden (HEROES)]]. | |
| − | + | In late 2008, after one year inactive, abingdon boys school returned with [[Jap|JAP]], PlayStation Portable game [[Wikipedia:Devil Kings|Sengoku BASARA Battle Heroes]] and later the anime version of Sengoku BASARA's opening theme. They released their come-back single [[Strength.|STRENGHT.]] in February 2009, a single for [[JAP|JAP]] also sets to be released in May. | |
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| + | ==Discography== | ||
| + | ===Albums=== | ||
* [2007.10.17] [[abingdon boys school (album)|abingdon boys school]] | * [2007.10.17] [[abingdon boys school (album)|abingdon boys school]] | ||
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* [2006.12.06] [[Innocent Sorrow|INNOCENT SORROW]] | * [2006.12.06] [[Innocent Sorrow|INNOCENT SORROW]] | ||
* [2007.05.16] [[Howling (abingdon boys school)|HOWLING]] | * [2007.05.16] [[Howling (abingdon boys school)|HOWLING]] | ||
* [2007.07.04] [[Nephilim]] | * [2007.07.04] [[Nephilim]] | ||
* [2007.12.05] [[Blade Chord|BLADE CHORD]] | * [2007.12.05] [[Blade Chord|BLADE CHORD]] | ||
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| − | + | * [2009.05.20] [[JAP|JAP]] | |
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* [2008.07.16] [[abingdon boys school Japan Tour 2008|abingdon boys school JAPAN TOUR 2008]] | * [2008.07.16] [[abingdon boys school Japan Tour 2008|abingdon boys school JAPAN TOUR 2008]] | ||
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* [2005.03.16] [[Love for Nana|Love for NANA ~Only 1 Tribute~]] (#5 ''stay away'') | * [2005.03.16] [[Love for Nana|Love for NANA ~Only 1 Tribute~]] (#5 ''stay away'') | ||
* [2005.12.01] [[Parade ~Respective Tracks of BUCK-TICK~|PARADE ~RESPECTIVE TRACKS OF BUCK-TICK~]] (#13 ''Dress'' (ドレス)) | * [2005.12.01] [[Parade ~Respective Tracks of BUCK-TICK~|PARADE ~RESPECTIVE TRACKS OF BUCK-TICK~]] (#13 ''Dress'' (ドレス)) | ||
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* [2007.12.19] [[LUNA SEA Memorial Cover Album -Rebirth-|LUNA SEA MEMORIAL COVER ALBUM -Rebirth-]] (#2 ''Sweetest Coma Again'') | * [2007.12.19] [[LUNA SEA Memorial Cover Album -Rebirth-|LUNA SEA MEMORIAL COVER ALBUM -Rebirth-]] (#2 ''Sweetest Coma Again'') | ||
* [2008.09.24] [[D.Gray-man Complete Best|D.Gray-man COMPLETE BEST]] (#1 ''INNOCENT SORROW'') | * [2008.09.24] [[D.Gray-man Complete Best|D.Gray-man COMPLETE BEST]] (#1 ''INNOCENT SORROW'') | ||
| + | * [2009.04.22] [[The Best of Soul Eater|THE BEST OF SOUL EATER]] (#6 ''STRENGTH.'') | ||
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* [http://www.aabbss.com/ Official Site] | * [http://www.aabbss.com/ Official Site] | ||
* [http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Arch/ES/abs/ Official Sony Label Website] | * [http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Arch/ES/abs/ Official Sony Label Website] | ||
* [http://www.oricon.co.jp/artists/364216/ Oricon Profile] | * [http://www.oricon.co.jp/artists/364216/ Oricon Profile] | ||
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Revision as of 10:03, 26 April 2009
abingdon boys school promoting JAP (2009)
abingdon boys school (commonly reverred to as a.b.s.) is a four-member J-Rock band fronted by Nishikawa Takanori of T.M.Revolution which is currently under Epic Records on Sony Music Entertainment. They debuted in 2005 with the song stay away featured on the Love for NANA ~Only 1 Tribute~ compilation album. Their debut single, INNOCENT SORROW, was used as the first opening theme song to the anime D.Gray-man.
Contents
Members
- Takanori Nishikawa (西川貴教) (vocals)
- b. 1970.09.19, comes from Shiga.
- SUNAO (guitar)
- b. 1969.04.28, comes from Tokyo.
- Shibasaki Hiroshi (柴崎浩) (guitar)
- b. 1969.12.13, comes from Tokyo.
- Kishi Toshiyuki (岸利至) (synthesizer, programming, leader)
- b. 1969.10.17, comes from Chiba.
Support Members
- Ikuo (bass)
- Hasegawa Kohji (長谷川浩二) (drums)
- Member of Cube-ray.
Information
abingdon boys school promoting INNOCENT SORROW (2006)
abingdon boys school is named after the famous all boys school in England, Abingdon School which the members of famous band Radiohead attended. It was formed in 2005 by Nishikawa out of several of the support members of his T.M.Revolution project, specifically SUNAO and Shibasaki Hiroshi. Kishi Toshiyuki had also re-arranged Nishikawa's songs AQUALOVERS ~DEEP into the night~ and LOVE SAVER for his UNDER:COVER self-cover album.
The band was formed by Nishikawa in 2005 and first released the song stay away featured on the Love for NANA ~Only 1 Tribute~ compilation album that was released in March. The band performed their first live on 2005.11.24 with UVERworld and Tsubakiya Quartet. Later in 2005 the band covered BUCK-TICK's song Dress on the cover compilation PARADE ~RESPECTIVE TRACKS OF BUCK-TICK~.
abingdon boys school made their official debut in December 2006 with the single INNOCENT SORROW which was used as the opening song to the D.Gray-man anime. After a gap of six months, the band followed this up with a second single (HOWLING, anime DARKER THAN BLACK -Kuro no Keiyakusha-'s first opening theme song).
The band's third single was quickly released afterwards, Nephilim, which was featured as the Playstation 3 game FolksSoul -Ushinawareta Denshou-'s opening theme song. They released their first album in October 2007. Shortly after in December 2007, a.b.s. followed up with their fourth single, BLADE CHORD, which was the theme song to Nintendo Wii & Playstation 2 game Sengoku BASARA 2 Eiyuu Gaiden (HEROES).
In late 2008, after one year inactive, abingdon boys school returned with JAP, PlayStation Portable game Sengoku BASARA Battle Heroes and later the anime version of Sengoku BASARA's opening theme. They released their come-back single STRENGHT. in February 2009, a single for JAP also sets to be released in May.
Discography
Albums
- [2007.10.17] abingdon boys school
Singles
- [2006.12.06] INNOCENT SORROW
- [2007.05.16] HOWLING
- [2007.07.04] Nephilim
- [2007.12.05] BLADE CHORD
- [2009.02.25] STRENGHT.
- [2009.05.20] JAP
DVDs
- [2008.07.16] abingdon boys school JAPAN TOUR 2008
Other / Compilations
- [2005.03.16] Love for NANA ~Only 1 Tribute~ (#5 stay away)
- [2005.12.01] PARADE ~RESPECTIVE TRACKS OF BUCK-TICK~ (#13 Dress (ドレス))
- [2006.12.20] The songs for DEATH NOTE the movie ~the Last name TRIBUTE~ (#5 Fre@K $HoW)
- [2007.03.21] D.Gray-man Original Soundtrack 1 (#1 INNOCENT SORROW (TV size))
- [2007.07.30] DARKER THAN BLACK -Kuro no Keiyakusha- Geki Tomo (#2 HOWLING-TV size ver.)
- [2007.12.19] LUNA SEA MEMORIAL COVER ALBUM -Rebirth- (#2 Sweetest Coma Again)
- [2008.09.24] D.Gray-man COMPLETE BEST (#1 INNOCENT SORROW)
- [2009.04.22] THE BEST OF SOUL EATER (#6 STRENGTH.)
