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'''Plastic Tree''' ( | [[File:Plastic Tree - Moonlight promo.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Plastic Tree promoting "[[Moonlight.|Moonlight ____.]]" (2010)]] | ||
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'''Plastic Tree''' (プラスティック トゥリー) is a [[J-Rock|Japanese alt-rock]] band that formed in December of 1993 called ''NTT FUCKS''. Their music has been influenced by British [[Wikipedia:Alternative rock|alternative rock]] bands such as [[Wikipedia:Radiohead|Radiohead]] and [[Wikipedia:The Cure|The Cure]]. Four years after their formation, Plastic Tree made their major debut with their second single "[[Wareta Mado]]" through [[Warner Music Japan]]. They are currently signed with [[Tokuma Japan Communications]] and [[AKATSUKI label]]. | |||
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
* [[ | * [[Animura Ryuutarou]] (有村竜太朗) - Vocals, Backup Guitar | ||
* [[Nakayama Akira]] (ナカヤマ アキラ) | * [[Nakayama Akira]] (ナカヤマ アキラ) - Guitar | ||
* [[Hasegawa Tadashi]] (長谷川 正) | * [[Hasegawa Tadashi]] (長谷川 正) - Bass, Leader | ||
* [[Satou Kenken]] (佐藤 ケンケン) - Drums | |||
===Former Members=== | ===Former Members=== | ||
* [[ | * [[KOJI (Plastic Tree)|KOJI]] - Drums (1993-1994) | ||
* [[ | * [[SHIN (Plastic Tree)|SHIN]] - Drums (1994-1996) | ||
* [[Takashi]] | * [[Oshoudani Takashi|TAKASHI]] - Drums (1996-2001) | ||
* [[Sasabuchi Hiroshi]] (ササブチ ヒロシ) - Drums (2001-2009) | |||
== | ==Biography== | ||
Plastic Tree | [[File:Plastic Tree - Fukurou promo.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Plastic Tree promoting "[[Fukurou (Plastic Tree)|Fukurou]]" (2009)]] | ||
Plastic Tree, also known ''Pura'' (プラ) or more affectionately as ''Pura-chan'' by fans, formed in December 1993 as a band called ''NTT FUCKS''. They changed their name to the current one after their original drummer, [[KOJI (Plastic Tree)|KOJI]], left in 1994. They can generally be described as alternative rock, though their beginnings tend to be labeled as [[Visual-Kei|visual-kei]], and are often compared with [[Wikipedia:Britpop|Britpop]] bands. | |||
The most recognizeable signature of Plastic Tree is the melodic, child-like voice of [[Animura Ryuutarou]]. 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 the music. In recent years, there has been some dispute of the band moving in a more mainstream direction, although 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 the [[Wikipedia:Radiohead|Radiohead]] song "[[Wikipedia:Fake Plastic Trees|Fake Plastic Trees]]", the formation of the band and the release of this song do not coincide properly. In an interview, Arimura and Hasegawa have revealed the real meaning behind their name; taking something artificial and combining it with something natural. It is also common knowledge that Plastic Tree's song "[[Lira no Ki]]" is a 'cover' of Radiohead's song "[[Wikipedia:My Iron Lung (song)|My Iron Lung]]". | |||
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==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
===Albums=== | ===Albums=== | ||
* [1997.07.10] [[Hide and Seek (Plastic Tree)|Hide and Seek]] | * [1997.07.10] [[Hide and Seek (Plastic Tree)|Hide and Seek]] | ||
* [1998.08.26] [[Puppet Show]] | * [1998.08.26] [[Puppet Show]] | ||
* [2000.08.23] [[Parade ( | * [2000.08.23] [[Parade (Platic Tree)|Parade]] | ||
* [2002.09. | * [2002.09.24] [[Traumerei (Plastic Tree)|Träumerei]] (トロイメライ; [[Wikipedia:German language|[Deu]]]: ''Dreaming'') | ||
* [2003.10.22] [[ | * [2003.10.22] [[Shirokuronicle]] (シロクロニクル; ''Black and White Chronicle'') | ||
* [2004.08.25] [[Cell.|cell.]] | * [2004.08.25] [[Cell. (album)|cell.]] | ||
* [2006.06. | * [2006.06.27] [[Chandelier (Plastic Tree)|Chandelier]] (シャンデリア) | ||
* [2007.06.27] [[Nega to | * [2007.06.27] [[Nega to Posi]] (ネガとポジ; ''Negative and Positive'') | ||
* [2008.09.24] [[Utsusemi | * [2008.09.24] [[Utsusemi (Plastic Tree album)|Utsusemi]] (ウツセミ; ''Cicada'') | ||
* [2009.12.23] [[Donna Donna (album)|Donna Donna]] (ドナドナ) | |||
* [2009.12.23] [[Donna Donna]] (ドナドナ) | |||
=== | ===Best Albums=== | ||
* [2001.03. | * [2001.03.07] [[Cut ~Early Songs Best Selection~]] | ||
* [2001.11.14] [[Plastic Tree Single Collection]] | * [2001.11.14] [[Single Collection (Plastic Tree)|Single Collection]] | ||
* [2002.11.07] [[Premium Best]] | * [2002.11.07] [[Premium Best]] | ||
* [2005.10.26] [[ | * [2005.10.26] [[Best Album Shiroban]] (白盤; ''White Disc'') | ||
* [2005.10.26] [[ | * [2005.10.26] [[Best Album Kuroban]] (黒盤; ''Black Disc'') | ||
* [2007.09.05] [[B- | * [2007.09.05] [[B-men Gahou]] (B面画報; ''B-side Pictorial'') | ||
* [2009.08.26] [[Gestalt Houkai]] (ゲシュタルト崩壊; ''Gestalt Collapse'') | |||
* [2010.07.07] [[All the Time Best|ALL THE TIME BEST]] | |||
===Mini-Albums=== | |||
* [1995.12.11] [[Strange Fruits -Kimyou na Kajitsu-|Strange fruits -Kimyou na Kajitsu-]] (奇妙な果実) (indie) | |||
* [2007.07.13] [[What is "Plastic Tree"|What is "Plastic Tree"?]] (overseas e.p.) | |||
===Singles=== | ===Singles=== | ||
* [1996.09.25] [[Lira no Ki]] (リラの樹) (indie) | * [1996.09.25] [[Lira no Ki]] (リラの樹; ''The Lira Tree'') (indie) | ||
* [1997.06.25] [[Wareta Mado]] (割れた窓) | * [1997.06.25] [[Wareta Mado]] (割れた窓; ''Broken Window'') | ||
* [1998.02.15] [[Hontou no Uso]] (本当の嘘) | * [1998.02.15] [[Hontou no Uso]] (本当の嘘; ''True Lies'') | ||
* [1998. | * [1998.07.25] [[Zetsubou no Oka]] (絶望の丘; ''The Hill of Despair'') | ||
* [1999.03.10] [[Tremolo]] (トレモロ) | * [1999.03.10] [[Tremolo]] (トレモロ) | ||
* [1999.08.25] [[Sink]] | * [1999.08.25] [[Sink (Plastic Tree)|Sink]] | ||
* [1999.12.10] [[Tsumetai Hikari]] (ツメタイヒカリ) | * [1999.12.10] [[Tsumetai Hikari]] (ツメタイヒカリ; ''Cold Light'') | ||
* [2000.04.19] [[Slide]] (スライド) | * [2000.04.19] [[Slide]] (スライド) | ||
* [2000.07 | * [2000.12.07] [[Rocket (Plastic Tree)|Rocket]] (ロケット) | ||
* [2001. | * [2001.02.07] [[Planetarium (Plastic Tree)|Planetarium]] (プラネタリウム) | ||
* [2001. | * [2001.11.14] [[Chiriyuku Bokura]] (散リユク僕ラ; ''We Come and Go'') | ||
* [2002.06. | * [2002.06.19] [[Aoi Tori (Plastic Tree)|Aoi Tori]] (蒼い鳥; ''Bluebird'') | ||
* [2003.05.21] [[Baka ni | * [2003.05.21] [[Baka ni Natta no ni]] (バカになったのに; ''I Was Stupid'') | ||
* [2003. | * [2003.07.09] [[Moshimo Piano ga Hiketa Nara]] (もしもピアノが弾けたなら; ''If You Played the Piano'') | ||
* [2003.10. | * [2003.10.21] [[Mizuiro Girlfiend]] (水色ガールフレンド; ''Light Blue Girlfiend'') | ||
* [2004.01.21] [[Yuki Hotaru]] (雪蛍 ''Snow | * [2004.01.21] [[Yuki Hotaru]] (雪蛍; ''Snow Fireflies'') | ||
* [2004.03.10] [[Harusaki Sentimental]] ( | * [2004.03.10] [[Harusaki Sentimental]] (春咲センチメンタル; ''Blooming of Spring Sentimental'') | ||
* [2004.07.28] [[Melancholic]] (メランコリック) | * [2004.07.28] [[Melancholic]] (メランコリック) | ||
* [2005.05.11] [[Sanbika]] ( | * [2005.05.11] [[Sanbika (Plastic Tree)|Sanbika]] (讃美歌; ''Hymn'') | ||
* [2005.10.12] [[Namae no Nai Hana]](名前のない花) | * [2005.10.12] [[Namae no Nai Hana]] (名前のない花; ''The Flower With No Name'') | ||
* [2005.11. | * [2005.11.26] [[Ghost (Plastic Tree)|Ghost]] | ||
* [2005.12.14] [[Kuuchuu | * [2005.12.14] [[Kuuchuu Buranko (Plastic Tree)|Kuuchuu Buranko]] (空中ブランコ; ''Sky Swing'') | ||
* [2006.05.10] [[Namida Drop]] ( | * [2006.05.10] [[Namida Drop]] (ナミダドロップ; ''Teardrop'') | ||
* [2007.01.24] [[Spica (Plastic Tree)|Spica]] (スピカ) | * [2007.01.24] [[Spica (Plastic Tree)|Spica]] (スピカ) | ||
* [2007.05.16] [[Makka | * [2007.05.16] [[Makka no Ito / Ai Yori Aoku]] (真っ赤な糸 / 藍より青く; ''Bright Red Thread / Bluer Than Indigo'') | ||
* [2008.04.09] [[Alone Again, Wonderful World]] (アローンアゲイン、ワンダフルワールド) | * [2008.04.09] [[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 | * [2008.08.13] [[Replay / Dolly]] (リプレイ) | ||
* [2009.06.10] [[Fukurou (Plastic Tree)|Fukurou]] (梟) | * [2009.06.10] [[Fukurou (Plastic Tree)|Fukurou]] (梟; ''Owl'') | ||
* [2009.10.28] [[Sanatorium]] (サナトリウム) | * [2009.10.28] [[Sanatorium]] (サナトリウム) | ||
* [2010.07.28] [[Moonlight.| | * [2010.07.28] [[Moonlight.|Moonlight ____.]] (ムーンライト ――――。) | ||
===Other Singles=== | |||
* [2007.09.08] [[Zero (Plastic Tree single)|Zero]] (ゼロ) | |||
===Demo Tapes=== | |||
* [1994.12.31] [[Acid Vision Neurosis|ACID VISION NEUROSIS]] | |||
* [1995.03.28] [[A (Plastic Tree)|A]] | |||
* [1995.12.11] [[Poison Biscuit|Poison biscuit]] | |||
===VHS / | ===VHS / DVDS=== | ||
* [1999.07.28] [[Nijigen Orgel]] (二次元ヲルゴール) | * [1999.07.28] [[Nijigen Orgel]] (二次元ヲルゴール; ''Two-Dimensional Orgel'') | ||
* [2000.11.08] [[Nijigen Orgel 2]] (二次元ヲルゴール2) | * [2000.11.08] [[Nijigen Orgel 2]] (二次元ヲルゴール2) | ||
* [2002.03.21] [[Kuro Tent]] (黒テント) | * [2002.03.21] [[Kuro Tent]] (黒テント; ''Black Tent'') | ||
* [2002. | * [2002.11.18] [[Kuro Tent 2]] (黒テント2) | ||
* [2004.12.22] [[Nijigen Orgel 3]] (二次元ヲルゴール3) | * [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。) | * [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。; ''Burning Flowers, A Ghost's Tears, the Curtain Falls.'') | ||
* [2007.12.19] [[Zero (Plastic Tree DVD)|Zero]] (ゼロ) | |||
* [2007.12.19] [[Zero (Plastic Tree)|Zero]] (ゼロ) | * [2008.12.24] [[Merry Go Around the World|Merry Go Around The World]] | ||
* [2008.12.24] [[Merry Go Around The World]] | |||
* [2009.11.25] [[Tent]] (テント) | * [2009.11.25] [[Tent]] (テント) | ||
* [2009.12.23] [[ | * [2009.12.23] [[Gestalt Houkai -Eizou Shuu-]] (ゲシュタルト崩壊 -映像編-; ''Video Compilation'') | ||
* [2010.07.07] [[Shugyoku to Himitsu no Kouen]] (珠玉と秘密の公演) | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://www.plastic-tree.com/ Official Website] | * [http://www.plastic-tree.com/pc/ Official Website] | ||
* [http://www. | * [http://www.tkma.co.jp/j_pop/plastic_tree/ Plastic Tree @ Tokuma Japan Communications] | ||
* [http:// | * Japanese Wikipedia: [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_Tree Plastic Tree] | ||
* [http://community.livejournal.com/kurage/ Kurage | * [http://community.livejournal.com/kurage/ Kurage - Fan Community (English)] | ||
[[Category:Groups]] | [[Category:Groups]] | ||
[[Category:J-Rock]] | [[Category:J-Rock]] | ||
[[Category:Visual-Kei]] | [[Category:Visual-Kei]] | ||
Revision as of 22:27, 28 June 2010
Plastic Tree (プラスティック トゥリー) is a Japanese alt-rock band that formed in December of 1993 called NTT FUCKS. Their music has been influenced by British alternative rock bands such as Radiohead and The Cure. Four years after their formation, Plastic Tree made their major debut with their second single "Wareta Mado" through Warner Music Japan. They are currently signed with Tokuma Japan Communications and AKATSUKI label.
Members
- Animura Ryuutarou (有村竜太朗) - Vocals, Backup Guitar
- Nakayama Akira (ナカヤマ アキラ) - Guitar
- Hasegawa Tadashi (長谷川 正) - Bass, Leader
- Satou Kenken (佐藤 ケンケン) - Drums
Former Members
- KOJI - Drums (1993-1994)
- SHIN - Drums (1994-1996)
- TAKASHI - Drums (1996-2001)
- Sasabuchi Hiroshi (ササブチ ヒロシ) - Drums (2001-2009)
Biography
Plastic Tree, also known Pura (プラ) or more affectionately as Pura-chan by fans, formed in December 1993 as a band called NTT FUCKS. They changed their name to the current one after their original drummer, KOJI, left in 1994. They can generally be described as alternative rock, though 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 Animura Ryuutarou. 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 the music. In recent years, there has been some dispute of the band moving in a more mainstream direction, although 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 the Radiohead song "Fake Plastic Trees", the formation of the band and the release of this song do not coincide properly. In an interview, Arimura and Hasegawa have revealed the real meaning behind their name; taking something artificial and combining it with something natural. It is also common knowledge that Plastic Tree's song "Lira no Ki" is a 'cover' of Radiohead's song "My Iron Lung".
Discography
Albums
- [1997.07.10] Hide and Seek
- [1998.08.26] Puppet Show
- [2000.08.23] Parade
- [2002.09.24] Träumerei (トロイメライ; [Deu]: Dreaming)
- [2003.10.22] Shirokuronicle (シロクロニクル; Black and White Chronicle)
- [2004.08.25] cell.
- [2006.06.27] Chandelier (シャンデリア)
- [2007.06.27] Nega to Posi (ネガとポジ; Negative and Positive)
- [2008.09.24] Utsusemi (ウツセミ; Cicada)
- [2009.12.23] Donna Donna (ドナドナ)
Best Albums
- [2001.03.07] Cut ~Early Songs Best Selection~
- [2001.11.14] Single Collection
- [2002.11.07] Premium Best
- [2005.10.26] Best Album Shiroban (白盤; White Disc)
- [2005.10.26] Best Album Kuroban (黒盤; Black Disc)
- [2007.09.05] B-men Gahou (B面画報; B-side Pictorial)
- [2009.08.26] Gestalt Houkai (ゲシュタルト崩壊; Gestalt Collapse)
- [2010.07.07] ALL THE TIME BEST
Mini-Albums
- [1995.12.11] Strange fruits -Kimyou na Kajitsu- (奇妙な果実) (indie)
- [2007.07.13] What is "Plastic Tree"? (overseas e.p.)
Singles
- [1996.09.25] Lira no Ki (リラの樹; The Lira Tree) (indie)
- [1997.06.25] Wareta Mado (割れた窓; Broken Window)
- [1998.02.15] Hontou no Uso (本当の嘘; True Lies)
- [1998.07.25] Zetsubou no Oka (絶望の丘; The Hill of Despair)
- [1999.03.10] Tremolo (トレモロ)
- [1999.08.25] Sink
- [1999.12.10] Tsumetai Hikari (ツメタイヒカリ; Cold Light)
- [2000.04.19] Slide (スライド)
- [2000.12.07] Rocket (ロケット)
- [2001.02.07] Planetarium (プラネタリウム)
- [2001.11.14] Chiriyuku Bokura (散リユク僕ラ; We Come and Go)
- [2002.06.19] Aoi Tori (蒼い鳥; Bluebird)
- [2003.05.21] Baka ni Natta no ni (バカになったのに; I Was Stupid)
- [2003.07.09] Moshimo Piano ga Hiketa Nara (もしもピアノが弾けたなら; If You Played the Piano)
- [2003.10.21] Mizuiro Girlfiend (水色ガールフレンド; Light Blue Girlfiend)
- [2004.01.21] Yuki Hotaru (雪蛍; Snow Fireflies)
- [2004.03.10] Harusaki Sentimental (春咲センチメンタル; Blooming of Spring Sentimental)
- [2004.07.28] Melancholic (メランコリック)
- [2005.05.11] Sanbika (讃美歌; Hymn)
- [2005.10.12] Namae no Nai Hana (名前のない花; The Flower With No Name)
- [2005.11.26] Ghost
- [2005.12.14] Kuuchuu Buranko (空中ブランコ; Sky Swing)
- [2006.05.10] Namida Drop (ナミダドロップ; Teardrop)
- [2007.01.24] Spica (スピカ)
- [2007.05.16] Makka no Ito / Ai Yori Aoku (真っ赤な糸 / 藍より青く; Bright Red Thread / Bluer Than Indigo)
- [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)
- [2009.06.10] Fukurou (梟; Owl)
- [2009.10.28] Sanatorium (サナトリウム)
- [2010.07.28] Moonlight ____. (ムーンライト ――――。)
Other Singles
- [2007.09.08] Zero (ゼロ)
Demo Tapes
- [1994.12.31] ACID VISION NEUROSIS
- [1995.03.28] A
- [1995.12.11] Poison biscuit
VHS / DVDS
- [1999.07.28] Nijigen Orgel (二次元ヲルゴール; Two-Dimensional Orgel)
- [2000.11.08] Nijigen Orgel 2 (二次元ヲルゴール2)
- [2002.03.21] Kuro Tent (黒テント; Black Tent)
- [2002.11.18] 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。; Burning Flowers, A Ghost's Tears, the Curtain Falls.)
- [2007.12.19] Zero (ゼロ)
- [2008.12.24] Merry Go Around The World
- [2009.11.25] Tent (テント)
- [2009.12.23] Gestalt Houkai -Eizou Shuu- (ゲシュタルト崩壊 -映像編-; Video Compilation)
- [2010.07.07] Shugyoku to Himitsu no Kouen (珠玉と秘密の公演)
