MIYAVI

MIYAVI promoting "DAY 1" (2012)

MIYAVI (雅-miyavi-) is the ex-guitarist of Due'le Quartz. During his time with Due'le Quartz, he was called Miyabi, meaning elegant, but when he went solo, he changed his name to Miyavi (late 2002).

Profile

• Stage Name: 雅-miyavi- (Elegant-miyavi-)
• Real Name: Ishihara Takamasa (石原貴雅), 이귀아 (Korean name)
• Other Names: Miyabi, MYV, Miyaji, Miyao, 382 (kanji, can be read Mi-Ya-Bi)
• Date of Birth: September 14, 1981
• Place of Birth: Nishikujo, Japan
• Family: Father of Korean descent with Japanese citizenship, mother of Japanese descent, younger sister, wife (melody.), two daughters (Lovelie and Jewelie)
• Zodiac: Virgo (claimed to be Pegasus when in Due'le Quartz)
• Blood type: AB (claimed his bloodtype was 'ABC')
• Height: 185cm (6'1)
• Weight: 57-60kg (132 pounds)
• Respected Person: Toshiya (DIR EN GREY), Kazuki (Raphael)
• Cigarette: Seven Star Box (has quit smoking)
• Shoe size: 27.5cm (9)
• Favorite Food: Chicken
• Favorite Color:Pink
• Underwear:Playboy
• Eyewear:Christian roth
• Gear: Forest GT (ESP), KG-7th HELL (Killer Guitar), FG 423S & FG 522SJ (Yamaha)

History

Due'le Quartz

Miyavi, while in Due'le Quartz, was known as Miyabi. His position in the band was that of guitarist and, occasionally, background vocals. He was the youngest member of the band, joining in 1999 at age 17, and developed the "youthful and flamboyant" image he still carries on today in his solo career, albeit it has been tweaked a bit. Due'le Quartz disbanded in September of 2002, with Miyabi following up shortly afterwards with the announcement of his solo career.

Solo Career

Miyabi appeared on TV to promote his debut album, Gagaku, also stressing the name change from "Miyabi" to "Miyavi." He continued to stress this change on into the first year of his solo career. It wasn't long before he had amassed a very large fanbase, despite having lost some of his old fanbase from his Due'le Quartz days, going on to release multiple singles and another album. About two years later, in late 2004, he was signed (or "married" as Universal and he had jokingly put it) to Universal Records Japan, making the transition from Indies to major. It was then that he made a second name change to MYV. As previously stated, however, it appears to be a shortened version of "Miyavi," as he still appears in magazines (and is listed on his website) as "Miyavi." His release, Rock no Gyakushuu -Super Star no Jouken-, marked his major debut.

New Band: S.K.I.N

After a four month long stay in America, Miyavi accomplished something new, which might have come as a surprise for a few. Upon return to Japan, Miyavi announced in a video comment (link posted on his official website) that he would like to 'try screaming in the background again' and thus found an amazing guy (older than him) and will start their band in 2007. Although he did not say more, he also assured that he would also like to continue producing as a solo artist.

It has been confirmed that Miyavi is part of the new super-band, SKIN along with YOSHIKI, Gackt and SUGIZO. They debuted on June 29th at Anime Expo, playing their first gig, during which it was announced that Ju-Ken (GacktJOB) would be their support member playing the bass.

Discography

-miyavi- promoting "NEO TOKYO SAMURAI BLACK WORLD TOUR vol.1" (2010)

MIYAVI promoting "STRONG" (2011)

Studio Albums

• [2002.10.31] Gagaku (雅楽; Old Japanese Court Music) (indies)
• [2003.12.02] galyuu (雅-galyuu-流; Self-Taught) (indies)
• [2005.06.01] miyavizm (雅-miyavizm-主義)
• [2006.08.02] MYV☆POPS
• [2008.03.19] Miyavi -THIS IZ THE JAPANESE KABUKI ROCK- (雅-THIS IZ THE JAPANESE KABUKI ROCK-)
• [2008.06.27] AZN PRIDE -THIS IZ THE JAPANESE KABUKI ROCK- (Foreign Release Album)
• [2010.10.13] WHAT'S MY NAME?
• [2012.11.14] SAMURAI SESSION vol. 1

Best Albums

• [2009.04.22] VICTORY ROAD TO THE KING OF NEO VISUAL ROCK
• [2010.03.24] FAN'S BEST

Remix Albums

• [2008.12.24] Elegant -miyavi- Remixx Album (Room No. 382) (雅-miyavi- Remixx album)

Acoustic Albums

• [2006.09.13] Miyaviuta ~Dokusou~ (雅-みやびうた-歌 ~独奏~; Acoustic)

Cover Albums

• [2007.07.18] 7 SAMURAI SESSIONS -We're KAVKI BOIZ-

Live Albums

• [2011.05.02] LIVE IN LONDON 2011

Singles

• [2002.11.30] Shinde mo Boogie-Woogie (死んでもBoogie-Woogie; Boogie-Woogie Even Though You're Dead) (indies)
• [2002.11.30] POP is Dead (indies)
• [2002.12.18] Jingle Bell (ジングルベル) (indies)
• [2003.04.16] Jibun Kakumei -2003- (自分革命-2003-; My Revolution) (indies)
• [2003.06.25] Tariraritarara♪ (タリラリタララ♪) (indies)
• [2003.09.03] Coo quack cluck -Ku.Ku.Ru- (Coo quack cluck-ク･ク･ル-)(indies)
• [2004.06.23] Ashita, Genki ni Naare. (あしタ、元気ニなぁレ。; Tomorrow Will Be Fine) (indies)
• [2004.10.20] Rock no Gyakushuu -Super Star no Jouken- (ロックの逆襲 -スーパースターの条件-; Counterattack of Rock -Terms of a Super Star-)
• [2005.05.04] Freedom Fighters -Icecream wo Motta Hadashi no Megami to, Kikanjuu wo Motta Hadaka no Ousama- (アイスクリームを持った裸足の女神と、機関銃を持った裸の王様; Barefoot Godesses who Hold Icecreams and Naked Kings who Hold Machineguns)
• [2005.10.12] Kekkonshiki no Uta / Are you ready to ROCK? (結婚式の唄; Wedding Song)
• [2006.01.18] Señor, Señora, Señorita / Gigpig Boogie (セニョール セニョーラ セニョリータ/Gigpigブギ)
• [2006.04.12] Dear my friend / Itoshii Hito (愛しい人; Beloved Person)
• [2006.07.05] Kimi ni Negai wo (君に願いを; Wishing to You)
• [2007.06.20] Sakihokoru Hana no You ni / Kabuki Boiz (咲き誇る華の様に / 歌舞伎男子; Like a Flower in Full Bloom / Kabuki Boys)
• [2007.11.14] Subarashiki kana, Kono Sekai -WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD- (素晴らしきかな、この世界)
• [2008.01.16] Hi no Hikari Sae Todokanai Kono Basho de (陽の光さえ届かないこの場所で; In This Place Where Even the Brilliance of the Sun Cannot Reach)
• [2010.09.15] TORTURE
• [2011.02.02] WHAT'S MY NAME? e.p.

Split Singles

• [2011.10.05] STRONG (MIYAVI vs. KREVA)
• [2012.07.11] DAY 1 (MIYAVI vs. Yuksek)

Digital Singles

• [2010.03.10] SURVIVE
• [2010.06.01] SUPER HERO

Video Releases

• [2003.07.23] Gekokujou (下剋上)
• [2004.08.21] Hitorigei (一人芸)
• [2004.12.01] 2004.08.31 Miyavi Indies Last LIVE in Budokan (tte, Sono Mama Yanke.) ~'This is Oudou'-hen~ (2004年8月31日 雅-miyavi- インディーズ・ラスト LIVE in 日本武道館(って、そのままやんけ。)~「This is 王道」編)
• [2005.01.12] 2004.08.31 Miyavi Indies Last LIVE in Budokan (Title Nagai na, Shikashi!!) ~'Noriko no Ichinichi'-hen~ (2004年8月31日 雅-miyavi- インディーズ・ラスト LIVE in 日本武道館(タイトル長いな、しかし！！)~「のり子の一日」編)
• [2005.12.07] Hitorigei 2 -Kaette Kita Mr. Visual Kei- (一人芸 2 -帰ってきたMr.ヴィジュアル系-)
• [2006.12.20] Hitorigei 3 (一人芸 3)
• [2007.05.02] 25 Shuunen Kinen Koen Tokyo Genjitsu Gekijou 5days ~Dokusou~ (25周年記念公演・東京芸術劇場5days~独奏~)
• [2008.05.07] The Beginning Of NEO VISUALIZM Tour 2007 'Gekokujou' Live at Shibuya Kougaidou (C.C. Lemon Hall) 2007/12/25 (「下克上」 Live at 渋谷公会堂(C.C.Lemon Hall) 2007/12/25)
• [2008.05.07] Official Bootleg The Beginning Of NEO VISUALIZM Tour 2007 -FINAL- at Shinkiba Coast (オフィシャル・ブートレッグ The Beginning Of NEO VISUALIZM Tour 2007-FINAL-@新木場STUDIO COAST)
• [2008.12.24] THIS IZ THE ORIGINAL SAMURAI STYLE -Miyavi Teki 21 Seiki Gata Sekai Kenbun Roku + Kavki Boiz Teki Kindai Ukiyo Douga Shu
• [2009.04.22] VICTORY ROAD TO THE KING OF NEO VISUAL ROCK -Clips-
• [2010.03.24] NEO TOKYO SAMURAI BLACK WORLD TOUR vol.1

Compilations / Other

• [2011.08.17] HOTEI with FELLOWS - All Time Super Guest (#8 GUITARHYTHM)
• [2012.02.29] STUDIO APARTMENT - Nihon no Uta (#13 Odoru Samurai feat. MIYAVI)
• [2012.10.24] Agatsuma Hiromitsu - KUSABI (#2 Tsukikage (w MIYAVI))

Filmography

Movies

• [2004.02.04] Oresama

Publications

Photobooks

• [2003.19.09] Miyavi Hajime no Photo Essay Shu WAGAHAI (わがはい)
• [2004.19.10] Gakincho (ガキんちょ)
• [2005.04.10] Japanese Seiyou Kabureburari, Michinoku Hitoritabi IN USA (Japanese西洋かぶれぶらり、みちのく一人旅IN USA)
• [2006.07.09] Je Vous Souhaite Un Bon Anniversaire

Band Scores

• [2005.08.30] Miyavizm (雅-miyavizm-主義)
• [2006.10.30] Miyaviuta ~Dokusou~ (【雅-みやびうた-歌】 ~独奏~)

Magazines

• [2005.12.xx] Zy.[zi:] No.26 (Cover, Feature, Poster & Video)
• [2011.10.xx] GiGS 2011 December Issue (Feature)

External Links

• Official Website
• EMI MUSIC Website
• Universal Music Website
• Official MySpace
• Official Twitter
• Official Facebook
• Official Youtube