Plastic Tree

Plastic Tree (プラスティック・トゥリー) is a Japanese band influenced by many alternative rock bands such as Radiohead, The Smashing Pumpkins and The Cure. When they went major, they changed their style to more Britpop sound.

Members

• Arimura Ryutaro (有村竜太朗): Vocals, Secondary Guitar
• Nakayama Akira (ナカヤマ アキラ): Lead Guitar
• Hasegawa Tadashi (長谷川 正): Bass

Former Members

• Sasabuchi "Bucchi" Hiroshi (ササブチ ヒロシ): Drums (left 2009)
• Shin: Drums (left 1996)
• Takashi: Drums (left 2001)

Information

Plastic Tree also known as PuraTuri, or more affectionately, Pura-chan by fans, Plastic Tree formed between 1993 and 1994. They can generally be described as alternative, although their beginnings tend to be labeled as Visual-kei, and are often compared with Britpop bands.

The most recognizeable signature of Plastic Tree is the melodic, child-like voice of Arimura Ryutaro. It is often described as very ethereal, and adds to the unique quality of their music. He composes the vast majority of their lyrics, while Nakayama Akira, and Hasegawa Tadashi generally compose their music. In recent years, there has been some dispute of the band moving in a more mainstream direction, though they still appear to be very devoted to their fans and remain faithful to their musical roots.

While it has been popularly speculated that the band's name was derived from Radiohead]'s song, Fake Plastic Trees, the formation of the band and the release of this song do not coincide properly. In addition, in a recent interview, Arimura and Hasegawa have revealed the real meaning behind their name. It is also common knowledge that Plastic Tree's Lira no Ki is a 'cover' of Radiohead]'s My Iron Lung.

On the DVD Kuro Tent 2, many of the live names are derived from works by The Smashing Pumpkins.

Discography

Albums

• [1995.12.11] Strange Fruit -Kimyou na Kajitsu- (Strange fruits -奇妙な果実-) (indie mini-album)
• [1997.07.10] Hide and Seek
• [1998.08.26] Puppet Show
• [2000.08.23] Parade
• [2002.09.21] Traumerei (トロイメライ)
• [2003.10.22] Shiro Chronicle (シロクロニクル)
• [2004.08.25] cell.
• [2006.06.28] Chandelier (シャンデリア)
• [2007.06.27] Nega to Poji (ネガとポジ)
• [2008.09.24] Utsusemi (うつせみ)
• [2009.08.26] Gestaltzerfall Houkai (ゲシュタルト崩壊)
• [2009.12.23] Donna Donna (ドナドナ)

Compilations

• [2001.03.27] CUT ~Early Songs Best Selection~
• [2001.11.14] Plastic Tree Single Collection
• [2002.11.07] Premium Best
• [2005.10.26] Shiro Ban (白盤
• [2005.10.26] Kuro Ban (黒盤)
• [2007.09.05] B-Men Gahou (B面画報)

Singles

• [1996.09.25] Lira no Ki (リラの樹) (indie)
• [1997.06.25] Wareta Mado (割れた窓)
• [1998.02.15] Hontou no Uso (本当の嘘)
• [1998.06.25] Zetsubou no Oka (絶望の丘)
• [1999.03.10] Tremolo (トレモロ)
• [1999.08.25] Sink
• [1999.12.10] Tsumetai Hikari (ツメタイヒカリ)
• [2000.04.19] Slide (スライド)
• [2000.07.12] Rocket (ロケット)
• [2001.01.07] Planetarium (プラネタリウム)
• [2001.09.14] Chiriyuku Bokura (散りユク僕ラ)
• [2002.06.26] Aoi Tori (青い鳥)
• [2003.05.21] Baka ni natta no ni (バカになったのに)
• [2003.06.25] Moshimo Piano ga Hiketa Nara (もしもピアノが弾げたなら)
• [2003.10.01] Mizuiro Girlfriend (水色ガールフレンド)
• [2004.01.21] Yuki Hotaru (雪蛍 Snow Firefly)
• [2004.03.10] Harusaki Sentimental (春咲 センチメンタル)
• [2004.07.28] Melancholic (メランコリック)
• [2005.05.11] Sanbika (賛美歌)
• [2005.10.12] Namae no Nai Hana(名前のない花)
• [2005.11.16] Ghost
• [2005.12.14] Kuuchuu Blanco (空中ブランコ)
• [2006.05.10] Namida Drop (ナミダ ドロップ)
• [2007.01.24] Spica (スピカ)
• [2007.05.16] Makka na Ito / Ai Yori Aoku (真っ赤な糸 / 藍より青く)
• [2008.04.09] Alone Again, Wonderful World (アローンアゲイン、ワンダフルワールド)
• [2008.08.13] Replay / Dolly (リプレイ / Dolly)
• [2009.06.10] Fukurou (梟)
• [2009.10.28] Sanatorium (サナトリウム)
• [2010.07.28] Moonlight―――。 (ムーンライト―――。)

VHS / DVD

• [1999.07.28] Nijigen Orgel (二次元ヲルゴール)
• [2000.11.08] Nijigen Orgel 2 (二次元ヲルゴール2)
• [2002.03.21] Kuro Tent (黒テント)
• [2002.12.18] Kuro Tent 2 (黒テント2)
• [2004.12.22] Nijigen Orgel 3 (二次元ヲルゴール3)
• [2006.03.29] Hana Moete, Bourei no Namida, Tenmaku ni Ochiru. (花燃えて、亡霊の涙、天幕に堕ちる。)
• [2007.07.30] What is "Plastic tree"?
• [2007.12.19] Zero (ゼロ)
• [2008.12.24] Merry Go Around The World
• [2009.11.25] Tent (テント)
• [2009.12.23] Gestaltzerfall Houkai -Eizou-hen- (ゲシュタルト崩壊 -映像編-)

External Links

• Official Website
  
• Buchi's Official Site
  
• Takashi's Official Site
  
• Kurage @ LJ.com
  
• Official Plastic Tree Blog