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[[Image:Hirakawachi - Tokyo 2008 promo.jpg|thumb|350px|Hirakawachi Itchome promoting "[[Tokyo (Hirakawachi Itchome)|Tokyo]]" (2008)<br /> | [[Image:Hirakawachi - Tokyo 2008 promo.jpg|thumb|350px|Hirakawachi-Itchome promoting "[[Tokyo (Hirakawachi-Itchome)|Tokyo]]" (2008)<br /> | ||
Left to right: [[Hayashi | Left to right: [[Hayashi Naojiro]], [[Hayashi Ryunosuke]]]] | ||
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'''Hirakawachi Itchome''' (平川地一丁目) was a [[J-Folk|Japanese folk]] duo composed of brothers [[Hayashi Ryunosuke]] and [[Hayashi Naojiro]]. They made their major debut in 2003 under [[Sony Music Entertainment|DefSTAR Records]] and disbanded in 2008. | '''Hirakawachi-Itchome''' (平川地一丁目) was a [[J-Folk|Japanese folk]] [[J-Rock|rock]] duo composed of brothers [[Hayashi Ryunosuke]] and [[Hayashi Naojiro]]. They made their major debut in 2003 under [[Sony Music Entertainment|DefSTAR Records]] and disbanded in 2008. | ||
The group is named after a district where they once resided in [[Shizuoka Prefecture]].<ref name="profile">"[http://www.hirakawachi1.com/profile/index.html Sony Music Online Japan：平川地一丁目：プロフィール]". Retrieved April 4, 2010.</ref> | The group is named after a district where they once resided in [[Shizuoka Prefecture]].<ref name="profile">"[http://www.hirakawachi1.com/profile/index.html Sony Music Online Japan：平川地一丁目：プロフィール]". Retrieved April 4, 2010.</ref> | ||
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==Information== | ==Information== | ||
[[Image:Hirakawachi - Enpitsu promo.jpg|thumb|250px|Hirakawachi Itchome promoting ''[[Enpitsu de Tsukuru Uta]]'' (2004)]] | [[Image:Hirakawachi - Enpitsu promo.jpg|thumb|250px|Hirakawachi-Itchome promoting ''[[Enpitsu de Tsukuru Uta]]'' (2004)]] | ||
[[Image:Hirakawachi - Juurokudome promo.jpg|thumb|250px|Hirakawachi Itchome promoting "[[Juurokudome no Natsu]]" (2005)]] | [[Image:Hirakawachi - Juurokudome promo.jpg|thumb|250px|Hirakawachi-Itchome promoting "[[Juurokudome no Natsu]]" (2005)]] | ||
===Early Days=== | ===Early Days=== | ||
Originally from [[Shizuoka Prefecture]], the Hayashi brothers, [[Hayashi Ryunosuke|Ryunosuke]] and [[Hayashi Naojiro|Naojiro]], grew up in the city of [[Sado]], [[Niigata Prefecture]]. Their father influenced Ryunosuke to start playing guitar. In 2000, he was interested in playing at a local countdown event and invited his younger brother, Naojiro, to join him, marking the beginning of Hirakawachi Itchome. The first song they played was [[Yoshida Takuro]]'s "[[Soto wa Shiroi Yuki no Yoru]]".<ref name="profile" /> | Originally from [[Shizuoka Prefecture]], the Hayashi brothers, [[Hayashi Ryunosuke|Ryunosuke]] and [[Hayashi Naojiro|Naojiro]], grew up in the city of [[Sado]], [[Niigata Prefecture]]. Their father influenced Ryunosuke to start playing guitar. In 2000, he was interested in playing at a local countdown event and invited his younger brother, Naojiro, to join him, marking the beginning of Hirakawachi-Itchome. The first song they played was [[Yoshida Takuro]]'s "[[Soto wa Shiroi Yuki no Yoru]]".<ref name="profile" /> | ||
After the countdown event, Hirakawachi Itchome began performing at various places and started writing their own original songs. In 2001, they noticed a flyer for a [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]] audition. They tried out, passing all the stages and landing a recording deal with [[Sony Music Entertainment#DefSTAR Records|DefSTAR Records]] under the management of [[Double STAR]]. | After the countdown event, Hirakawachi-Itchome began performing at various places and started writing their own original songs. In 2001, they noticed a flyer for a [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony Music]] audition. They tried out, passing all the stages and landing a recording deal with [[Sony Music Entertainment#DefSTAR Records|DefSTAR Records]] under the management of [[Double STAR]]. | ||
===Debut=== | ===Debut=== | ||
On March 5, 2003 at the young ages of 14 and 12, Hirakawachi Itchome released their debut indie mini-album, ''[[Nanatsu no Hiragana]]'', on Double STAR's label. Their major debut single, "[[Tokyo (Hirakawachi Itchome)|Tokyo]]", followed in November. It was produced [[Saito Kazuyoshi]]. They released their debut album, ''[[Enpitsu de Tsukuru Uta]]'', on July 28, 2004. It reached #7 on the [[Oricon]] weekly chart, which made them the youngest male act to chart in the top ten.<ref name="profile" /> | On March 5, 2003 at the young ages of 14 and 12, Hirakawachi-Itchome released their debut indie mini-album, ''[[Nanatsu no Hiragana]]'', on Double STAR's label. Their major debut single, "[[Tokyo (Hirakawachi-Itchome)|Tokyo]]", followed in November. It was produced [[Saito Kazuyoshi]]. They released their debut album, ''[[Enpitsu de Tsukuru Uta]]'', on July 28, 2004. It reached #7 on the [[Oricon]] weekly chart, which made them the youngest male act to chart in the top ten.<ref name="profile" /> | ||
===Disbandment=== | ===Disbandment=== | ||
In May 2008, it was announced that Hirakawachi Itchome would disband.<ref>"[http://www.hirakawachi1.com/080520/ 平川地一丁目から、重要なお知らせ。]". Retrieved April 4, 2010.</ref> When they were younger, their mother had left the family with their youngest brother. The duo stated that one of the reasons for debuting was in hopes of getting their mother's attention and reuniting the family, which as since happened after she noticed them on television.<ref>"[http://www.pia.co.jp/interview/hirakawachi/index.html 平川地一丁目 インタビュー ＠ぴあ]". Retrieved April 4, 2010.</ref> | In May 2008, it was announced that Hirakawachi-Itchome would disband.<ref>"[http://www.hirakawachi1.com/080520/ 平川地一丁目から、重要なお知らせ。]". Retrieved April 4, 2010.</ref> When they were younger, their mother had left the family with their youngest brother. The duo stated that one of the reasons for debuting was in hopes of getting their mother's attention and reuniting the family, which as since happened after she noticed them on television.<ref>"[http://www.pia.co.jp/interview/hirakawachi/index.html 平川地一丁目 インタビュー ＠ぴあ]". Retrieved April 4, 2010.</ref> | ||
For their final single, Hirakawachi Itchome recorded a [[Self-Cover|self-cover]] of their debut single, "[[Tokyo (Hirakawachi Itchome)|Tokyo]]", released on July 30. On the same day, the duo released their first self-titled best album, ''[[Hirakawachi Itchome (album)|Hirakawachi Itchome]]''. In August, they concluded their final tour, ''<nowiki>'</nowiki>08 Final Tour ~Hirakawachi Itchome wo Kakemekeru Natsu'', which was included on the DVD of their B-side best album, ''[[Hirakawachi Itchome II ~Mou Hitotsu no Best Album to Last Live~]]'', in November. | For their final single, Hirakawachi-Itchome recorded a [[Self-Cover|self-cover]] of their debut single, "[[Tokyo (Hirakawachi-Itchome)|Tokyo]]", released on July 30. On the same day, the duo released their first self-titled best album, ''[[Hirakawachi-Itchome (album)|Hirakawachi-Itchome]]''. In August, they concluded their final tour, ''<nowiki>'</nowiki>08 Final Tour ~Hirakawachi-Itchome wo Kakemekeru Natsu'', which was included on the DVD of their B-side best album, ''[[Hirakawachi-Itchome II ~Mou Hitotsu no Best Album to Last Live~]]'', in November. | ||
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* [2003.03.05] [[Nanatsu no Hiragana]] (七つのひらがな) (indie mini-album) | * [2003.03.05] [[Nanatsu no Hiragana]] (七つのひらがな) (indie mini-album) | ||
* [2006.09.20] [[Utaite wo Kaete]] (歌い手を代えて) (cover album) | * [2006.09.20] [[Utaite wo Kaete]] (歌い手を代えて) (cover album) | ||
* [2008.07.30] [[Hirakawachi Itchome (album)|Hirakawachi Itchome]] (平川地一丁目) (best album) | * [2008.07.30] [[Hirakawachi-Itchome (album)|Hirakawachi-Itchome]] (平川地一丁目) (best album) | ||
* [2008.11.26] [[Hirakawachi Itchome II ~Mou Hitotsu no Best Album to Last Live~]] (平川地一丁目Ⅱ～もうひとつのベストアルバムとラストライヴ～) (best album) | * [2008.11.26] [[Hirakawachi-Itchome II ~Mou Hitotsu no Best Album to Last Live~]] (平川地一丁目Ⅱ～もうひとつのベストアルバムとラストライヴ～) (best album) | ||
===Singles=== | ===Singles=== | ||
* [2003.11.06] [[Tokyo (Hirakawachi Itchome)|Tokyo]] (とうきょう) | * [2003.11.06] [[Tokyo (Hirakawachi-Itchome)|Tokyo]] (とうきょう) | ||
* [2004.02.18] [[Sakura Kakusu Wakaremichi]] (桜の隠す別れ道) | * [2004.02.18] [[Sakura Kakusu Wakaremichi]] (桜の隠す別れ道) | ||
* [2004.06.02] [[Kimi no Bun Made]] (君の分まで) | * [2004.06.02] [[Kimi no Bun Made]] (君の分まで) | ||
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* [2006.03.24] [[Yume no Tochuu / Koutei ni Mitsuketa Haru]] (夢の途中 / 校庭に見つけた春) | * [2006.03.24] [[Yume no Tochuu / Koutei ni Mitsuketa Haru]] (夢の途中 / 校庭に見つけた春) | ||
* [2006.05.24] [[Unmei no Mukou]] (運命の向こう) | * [2006.05.24] [[Unmei no Mukou]] (運命の向こう) | ||
* [2007.02.14] [[Eien no Yakusoku (Hirakawachi Itchome)|Eien no Yakusoku]] (永遠の約束) | * [2007.02.14] [[Eien no Yakusoku (Hirakawachi-Itchome)|Eien no Yakusoku]] (永遠の約束) | ||
* [2007.10.10] [[Yamiyo ni Umarete]] (闇世に生まれて) | * [2007.10.10] [[Yamiyo ni Umarete]] (闇世に生まれて) | ||
* [2008.03.26] [[Utakata (Hirakawachi Itchome)|Utakata]] (うたかた) | * [2008.03.26] [[Utakata (Hirakawachi-Itchome)|Utakata]] (うたかた) | ||
* [2008.07.30] [[Tokyo (Hirakawachi Itchome)|Tokyo]] | * [2008.07.30] [[Tokyo (Hirakawachi-Itchome)|Tokyo]] | ||
===DVDs / UMDs=== | ===DVDs / UMDs=== | ||
* [2004.12.08] [[Nanatsu no Omoide Tour 2004 ~Hito Natsu no Enikki~]] (七つのおもいでツアー2004～ひと夏の絵日記～) | * [2004.12.08] [[Nanatsu no Omoide Tour 2004 ~Hito Natsu no Enikki~]] (七つのおもいでツアー2004～ひと夏の絵日記～) | ||
* [2005.07.27] [[Hirakawachi Itchome Hyakka Dai'ikkan]] (平川地一丁目百科 第一巻) | * [2005.07.27] [[Hirakawachi-Itchome Hyakka Dai'ikkan]] (平川地一丁目百科 第一巻) | ||
* [2007.11.27] [[Hirakawachi Itchome Hyakka Dainikan]] (平川地一丁目百科 第二巻) | * [2007.11.27] [[Hirakawachi-Itchome Hyakka Dainikan]] (平川地一丁目百科 第二巻) | ||
===Compilations / Other=== | ===Compilations / Other=== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://www.hirakawachi1.com/ Official Website] | * [http://www.hirakawachi1.com/ Official Website] | ||
{{Hirakawachi Itchome}} | {{Hirakawachi-Itchome}} | ||
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[[Category:Disbanded]] | [[Category:Disbanded]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:26, 4 February 2013
Left to right: Hayashi Naojiro, Hayashi Ryunosuke
Hirakawachi-Itchome (平川地一丁目) was a Japanese folk rock duo composed of brothers Hayashi Ryunosuke and Hayashi Naojiro. They made their major debut in 2003 under DefSTAR Records and disbanded in 2008.
The group is named after a district where they once resided in Shizuoka Prefecture.[1]
Members
- Hayashi Ryunosuke (林龍之介) - chorus, guitar, harmonica, bass
- Hayashi Naojiro (林直次郎) - vocals, guitar, drums
Information
Early Days
Originally from Shizuoka Prefecture, the Hayashi brothers, Ryunosuke and Naojiro, grew up in the city of Sado, Niigata Prefecture. Their father influenced Ryunosuke to start playing guitar. In 2000, he was interested in playing at a local countdown event and invited his younger brother, Naojiro, to join him, marking the beginning of Hirakawachi-Itchome. The first song they played was Yoshida Takuro's "Soto wa Shiroi Yuki no Yoru".[1]
After the countdown event, Hirakawachi-Itchome began performing at various places and started writing their own original songs. In 2001, they noticed a flyer for a Sony Music audition. They tried out, passing all the stages and landing a recording deal with DefSTAR Records under the management of Double STAR.
Debut
On March 5, 2003 at the young ages of 14 and 12, Hirakawachi-Itchome released their debut indie mini-album, Nanatsu no Hiragana, on Double STAR's label. Their major debut single, "Tokyo", followed in November. It was produced Saito Kazuyoshi. They released their debut album, Enpitsu de Tsukuru Uta, on July 28, 2004. It reached #7 on the Oricon weekly chart, which made them the youngest male act to chart in the top ten.[1]
Disbandment
In May 2008, it was announced that Hirakawachi-Itchome would disband.[2] When they were younger, their mother had left the family with their youngest brother. The duo stated that one of the reasons for debuting was in hopes of getting their mother's attention and reuniting the family, which as since happened after she noticed them on television.[3]
For their final single, Hirakawachi-Itchome recorded a self-cover of their debut single, "Tokyo", released on July 30. On the same day, the duo released their first self-titled best album, Hirakawachi-Itchome. In August, they concluded their final tour, '08 Final Tour ~Hirakawachi-Itchome wo Kakemekeru Natsu, which was included on the DVD of their B-side best album, Hirakawachi-Itchome II ~Mou Hitotsu no Best Album to Last Live~, in November.
Discography
Studio Albums
- [2004.07.28] Enpitsu de Tsukuru Uta (えんぴつで作る歌)
- [2005.07.26] Umikaze wa Toki wo Koete (海風は時を越えて)
- [2007.02.28] Yukidoke no Koro ni Todoku Tegami (雪解けの頃に届く手紙)
Other Albums
- [2003.03.05] Nanatsu no Hiragana (七つのひらがな) (indie mini-album)
- [2006.09.20] Utaite wo Kaete (歌い手を代えて) (cover album)
- [2008.07.30] Hirakawachi-Itchome (平川地一丁目) (best album)
- [2008.11.26] Hirakawachi-Itchome II ~Mou Hitotsu no Best Album to Last Live~ (平川地一丁目Ⅱ～もうひとつのベストアルバムとラストライヴ～) (best album)
Singles
- [2003.11.06] Tokyo (とうきょう)
- [2004.02.18] Sakura Kakusu Wakaremichi (桜の隠す別れ道)
- [2004.06.02] Kimi no Bun Made (君の分まで)
- [2004.12.08] Kitto Santa ga (きっとサンタが)
- [2005.03.16] Hagareta Yoru (はがれた夜)
- [2005.06.29] Juurokudome no Natsu (十六度目の夏)
- [2005.11.09] Yumemiru Jump ~Minna no Uta ver.~ (夢見るジャンプ～みんなのうたver.～)
- [2006.03.24] Yume no Tochuu / Koutei ni Mitsuketa Haru (夢の途中 / 校庭に見つけた春)
- [2006.05.24] Unmei no Mukou (運命の向こう)
- [2007.02.14] Eien no Yakusoku (永遠の約束)
- [2007.10.10] Yamiyo ni Umarete (闇世に生まれて)
- [2008.03.26] Utakata (うたかた)
- [2008.07.30] Tokyo
DVDs / UMDs
- [2004.12.08] Nanatsu no Omoide Tour 2004 ~Hito Natsu no Enikki~ (七つのおもいでツアー2004～ひと夏の絵日記～)
- [2005.07.27] Hirakawachi-Itchome Hyakka Dai'ikkan (平川地一丁目百科 第一巻)
- [2007.11.27] Hirakawachi-Itchome Hyakka Dainikan (平川地一丁目百科 第二巻)
Compilations / Other
- [2005.12.21] Yamazaki Masayoshi Tribute Album "ONE MORE TIME, ONE MORE TRACK" (#4 Chuuka Ryouri)
- [2006.07.12] Enikki to Kamishibai ~Murashita Kozo Tribute Album~ (#2 Matsuyama Iki Ferry)
- [2008.02.02] Yoshida Takuro Tribute ~Kekkon Shiyou yo~ (#11 Ringo)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Sony Music Online Japan：平川地一丁目：プロフィール". Retrieved April 4, 2010.
- ↑ "平川地一丁目から、重要なお知らせ。". Retrieved April 4, 2010.
- ↑ "平川地一丁目 インタビュー ＠ぴあ". Retrieved April 4, 2010.
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