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'''Akeboshi''', born Akeboshi Yoshio (明星嘉男) is a Japanese folk singer, mostly known for his songs "[[Wind (Akeboshi)|Wind]]" and "[[Yellow Moon]]", both of which were featured on the anime [[Wikipedia:Naruto|"NARUTO"]]. Akeboshi plays both piano and guitar, and he has studied music in Liverpool, England. He has been on the Epic Records label since his debut in 2002, but his contract has recently expired prior to Christmas 2008. He is currently unsigned. | |||
Prior to debuting in Japan, he was in a four-person jazz band in Liverpool. | Prior to debuting in Japan, he was in a four-person jazz band in Liverpool. | ||
He has also written two songs for [[Matsu_Takako|Matsu Takako]]'s [[Toki no Fune]] in 2004. The title track is another version of "[[A Nine Days' Wonder]]", though the lyrics are different and there are some small changes to the melody. | |||
He has also written two songs for [[Matsu_Takako|Matsu Takako]] in 2004. | </div> | ||
==Profile== | ==Profile== | ||
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==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
[[Image:Akeboshi.jpg|thumb|200px|Akeboshi promoting [[Akeboshi(album)|Akeboshi]] (2005)]] | |||
[[Image:2007akeboshiMeet along the waypromo.jpg|thumb|200px|Akeboshi promoting [[Meet Along the Way|Meet along the way]] (2007)]] | |||
===Albums=== | ===Albums=== | ||
* [2005.06.22] [[Akeboshi(album)|Akeboshi]] | * [2005.06.22] [[Akeboshi(album)|Akeboshi]] | ||
* [2007.11.07] [[Meet Along the Way]] | * [2007.11.07] [[Meet Along the Way|Meet along the way]] | ||
===Best Albums=== | ===Best Albums=== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://www.akeboshi.com/ Official Website] | * [http://www.akeboshi.com/ Official Website] | ||
* [http://playlog.jp/Akeboshi/blog/ Official Blog] | * [http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Arch/ES/Akeboshi/index.html Sony Music Website] | ||
* [http://playlog.jp/Akeboshi/blog/ Official Blog] | |||
[[Category:Artists]] | [[Category:Artists]] | ||
Revision as of 20:42, 16 September 2009
Akeboshi, born Akeboshi Yoshio (明星嘉男) is a Japanese folk singer, mostly known for his songs "Wind" and "Yellow Moon", both of which were featured on the anime "NARUTO". Akeboshi plays both piano and guitar, and he has studied music in Liverpool, England. He has been on the Epic Records label since his debut in 2002, but his contract has recently expired prior to Christmas 2008. He is currently unsigned. Prior to debuting in Japan, he was in a four-person jazz band in Liverpool. He has also written two songs for Matsu Takako's Toki no Fune in 2004. The title track is another version of "A Nine Days' Wonder", though the lyrics are different and there are some small changes to the melody.
Profile
- Stage Name: Akeboshi
- Birth Name: Akeboshi Yoshio (明星嘉男)
- Birthday: July 1, 1978
- Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Discography
Albums
- [2005.06.22] Akeboshi
- [2007.11.07] Meet along the way
Best Albums
- [2008.06.11] Roundabout
Mini-Albums
- [2002.08.08] STONED TOWN
- [2003.05.13] White reply (Limited Edition)
- [2003.06.18] White reply
- [2004.03.10] Fearie Punks
- [2006.04.16] Yellow Moon
- [2007.10.22] Colorful drops
Singles
- [2005.10.19] Rusty lance
