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'''Hajime Chitose''' is a Japanese singer who possesses a unique and recognizable style of singing, which is rooted in her background of traditional 'island-song' style singing of her hometown. At a young age she had won numerous folk-music awards for her singing and was even approached by a several record companies. However, she turned down these offers, opting instead to study to persue a career as a beautician.
[[Image:Hajime Chitose (2009).jpg|250px|thumb|Hajime Chitose]]
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'''Hajime Chitose''' (元ちとせ) is a Japanese [[Shima-Uta]] singer. At a young age she had won numerous folk-music awards for her singing and was even approached by a several record companies. However, she turned down these offers, opting instead to study to pursue a career as a beautician.


[[Image:hajimee2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Hajime Chitose 2007]]
==Profile==
 
== Profile ==
* '''Name:''' Hajime Chitose (元ちとせ)
* '''Name:''' Hajime Chitose (元ちとせ)
* '''Birtday:''' January 5, 1979
* '''Birthday:''' January 5, 1979
* '''Birthplace:''' Amami-Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture
* '''Birthplace:''' [[wikipedia:Amami Ōshima|Amami-Oshima]], [[wikipedia:Kagoshima Prefecture|Kagoshima]], [[Japan]]
 
== Information ==
[[Image:hajimee3.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Hajime Chitose]]
An allergic reaction to the chemicals in the products caused her to drop-out of beautician school and seriously consider a musical career. She released two small albums with the independent label '''ATSUGUA''' in 2001. Her first major single through '''Epic Records''' was ([[Wadatsumi no Ki]]) in 2002. The single reached the #1 spot on the charts, and sold just under 850,000 units, making it the #3 best selling single of 2002 in Japan.
 
In early 2004 she announced her marriage and that she was expecting a child. She miscarried her first child, but soon conceived another. Her daughter was born on January 20, 2005. She also announced she would be taking time away from the music scene to focus on her family. However, in November of 2005, she returned with the single [[Kataritsugu Koto]], an anti-war song. Her latest single, [[Ao no Requiem]], is the theme song for the film '''Hatsukoi'''.


In November of 2006, Chitose recorded [[Rokka Ballad|Rokka Ballad]] (六花譚), which was used as the theme song for '''Hyoten''' (氷点), the remake of a popular drama of the same name.
==Information==
An allergic reaction to the chemicals in the products caused her to drop-out of beautician school and seriously consider a musical career. She released two small albums with the independent label '''ATSUGUA''' in 2001. Her first major single through [[Sony Music Entertainment#Epic Records|Epic Records]] was [[Wadatsumi no Ki]] in 2002. The single reached the #1 spot on the charts, and sold just under 850,000 units, making it the #3 best selling single of 2002 in Japan.


In early 2007, Chitose went to Ireland to record two songs ('''Siuil A Run''' and '''Niji ga Umareru Kuni''' (虹が生まれる国)) with [http://www.thechieftains.com/ The Chieftains]. From June 1, to June 12, Chitose performed live with The Chieftains during their 2007 Japan tour, '''～The Chieftains Forever!～'''
In early 2004 she announced her marriage and that she was expecting a child. She miscarried her first child, but soon conceived another. Her daughter was born on January 20, 2005. She also announced she would be taking time away from the music scene to focus on her family. However, in November of 2005, she returned with the single [[Kataritsugu Koto]], an anti-war song. Her single, [[Ao no Requiem]], is the theme song for the movie [[Hatsukoi (movie)|Hatsukoi]].


Chitose is releasing her first single since [[Ao no Requiem]] on August 22, 2007. It is called [[Anata ga Koko ni Nite Hoshii / Miyori no Mori]], and is Chitose's first double a-side single. On February 6th, 2008, Chitose's song ''Megumi no Ame'' (恵みの雨) was featured on ''image7'', a compilation album. The song was used in the 'P&G「h&s」' shampoo commercials and also has a PV. There is no word yet as to if the song will be officially released as a single.
In November of 2006, Hajime recorded [[Rokka Ballad]] (六花譚), which was used as the theme song for [[Hyoten]], the remake of a popular drama of the same name.


== Discography ==
In early 2007, Hajime went to Ireland to record two songs, [[Siuil A Run]] and [[Niji ga Umareru Kuni]] with [http://www.thechieftains.com/ The Chieftains]. From June 1, to June 12, Hajime performed live with The Chieftains during their 2007 Japan tour, ''The Chieftains Forever!~''.
[[Image:chitose chieftains.png|200px|thumb|Hajime Chitose with Matt Molloy, Kevin Conneff, and Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains]]


=== Albums ===
Hajime is releasing her first single since [[Ao no Requiem]] on August 22, 2007. It is called [[Anata ga Koko ni Nite Hoshii / Miyori no Mori]], and is Hajime's first double A-side single. On February 6, 2008, Hajime's song [[Megumi no Ame (Hajime Chitose)|Megumi no Ame]] was featured on [[Image7|image7]], a compilation album. The song was used in the 'P&G「h&s」' shampoo commercials and also has a [[PV]]. There is no word yet as to if the song will be officially released as a single.
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==Discography==
===Albums===
* [1994.08.12] [[Higya Merabe]] (ひぎゃ女童)
* [1994.08.12] [[Higya Merabe]] (ひぎゃ女童)
* [2002.06.09] [[Shima Kyora Umui|Shima・Kyora・Umui]] (故郷・美ら・思い)
* [2002.06.09] [[Shima Kyora Umui|Shima・Kyora・Umui]] (故郷・美ら・思い)
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* [2008.07.16] [[Cassini]] (カッシーニ)
* [2008.07.16] [[Cassini]] (カッシーニ)


=== Mini-Albums ===
===Mini-Albums===
* [2001.03.10] [[Hajime Chitose (album)|Hajime Chitose]]
* [2001.03.10] [[Hajime Chitose (album)|Hajime Chitose]]
* [2001.08.01] [[Kotonoha]] (コトノハ)
* [2001.08.01] [[Kotonoha]] (コトノハ)
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* [2008.07.02] [[Hotaru Boshi]] (蛍星 (ホタルボシ))
* [2008.07.02] [[Hotaru Boshi]] (蛍星 (ホタルボシ))


=== Digital Downloads ===
===Digital Downloads===
* [2010.01.27] [[Yawarakana Circle]] (やわらかなサイクル)
* [2010.01.27] [[Yawarakana Circle]] (やわらかなサイクル)


=== DVD ===
===DVD===
* [2004.08.04] [[Music Film Hajime Chitose Live "Fuyu no Hainumikaze"]] (ミュージック・フィルム　元ちとせライヴ「冬のハイヌミカゼ」)
* [2004.08.04] [[Music Film Hajime Chitose Live "Fuyu no Hainumikaze"]] (ミュージック・フィルム　元ちとせライヴ「冬のハイヌミカゼ」)


== Awards ==
==Awards==
* [1994] Amami Folk Song Competition - Best Newcomer
* [1994] Amami Folk Song Competition - Best Newcomer
* [1997] Amami Folk Song Competition - Grand Prize
* [1997] Amami Folk Song Competition - Grand Prize
* [2002] Women of the Year - 10th place
* [2002] Women of the Year - 10th place
* [2002] [[Oricon]] 35th Japan Record Sales Award - 'Best New Artist - Single Record Sales - [[Wadatsumi no Ki]]'
* [2002] [[Oricon]] 35th Japan Record Sales Award - Best New Artist - Single Record Sales: [[Wadatsumi no Ki]]
* [2002] Best Record of 2002 Award - 'Best Album [[Hainumikaze]]'
* [2002] Best Record of 2002 Award - Best Album: [[Hainumikaze]]
* [2003] MVA 2003 - 'Best New Video [[Wadatsumi no Ki]]'
* [2003] MVA 2003 - Best New Video [[Wadatsumi no Ki]]
* [2003] Japan Gold Disc Award - 'New Artist of the Year Hajime Chitose'
* [2003] Japan Gold Disc Award - New Artist of the Year
* [2003] Japan Gold Disc Award - 'Song of the Year [[Wadatsumi no Ki]]
* [2003] Japan Gold Disc Award - Song of the Year: [[Wadatsumi no Ki]]


== Sheet Music Books ==
==Sheet Music Books==
* [2002.03.31] [[Wadatsumi no Ki - Fairy Piano Piece 336]]
* [2002.03.31] [[Wadatsumi no Ki Fairy Piano Piece 336]]
* [2002.05.28] [[Hajime Chitose - Guitar Hikigatari Collection]]
* [2002.05.28] [[Hajime Chitose Guitar Hikigatari Collection]]
* [2002.07.29] [[Piano Solo Chuukyuu - Hajime Chitose Hainumikaze]]
* [2002.07.29] [[Piano Solo Chuukyuu Hajime Chitose Hainumikaze]]
* [2002.08.22] [[Hajime Chitose - Hainumikaze Guitar Hikigatari]]
* [2002.08.22] [[Hajime Chitose Hainumikaze Guitar Hikigatari]]
* [2002.08.26] [[Piano Solo Chuukyuu - Hajime Chitose/Kotonoha|Piano Solo Chuukyuu - Hajime Chitose/Kotonoha]]
* [2002.08.26] [[Piano Solo Chuukyuu Hajime Chitose / Kotonoha]]
* [2002.08.26] [[Piano Solo Hikigatari - Hajime Chitose/Kotonoha|Piano Solo Hikigatari - Hajime Chitose/Kotonoha]]
* [2002.08.26] [[Piano Solo Hikigatari Hajime Chitose / Kotonoha]]
* [2002.08.30] [[Hajime Chitose - Hainumikaze Piano Hikigatari]]
* [2002.08.30] [[Hajime Chitose Hainumikaze Piano Hikigatari]]
* [2002.12.05] [[Kono Machi - Fairy Piano Piece 394]]
* [2002.12.05] [[Kono Machi Fairy Piano Piece 394]]
* [2003.07.30] [[Sen no Yoru to Sen no Hiru - Fairy Piano Piece 427]]
* [2003.07.30] [[Sen no Yoru to Sen no Hiru Fairy Piano Piece 427]]
* [2003.09.29] [[Itsuka Kaze ni Naru Hi - Fairy Piano Piece 437]]
* [2003.09.29] [[Itsuka Kaze ni Naru Hi Fairy Piano Piece 437]]
* [2003.10.27] [[Piano Solo Chuukyuu - Hajime Chitose 'Nomad Soul']]
* [2003.10.27] [[Piano Solo Chuukyuu Hajime Chitose 'Nomad Soul']]
* [2003.11.21] [[Hajime Chitose 'Nomad Soul' Piano Hikigatari]]
* [2003.11.21] [[Hajime Chitose 'Nomad Soul' Piano Hikigatari]]
* [2003.12.31] [[Hajime Chitose - Mai Fueibaritto Songusu Piano Hikigatari]]
* [2003.12.31] [[Hajime Chitose Mai Fueibaritto Songusu Piano Hikigatari]]


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* [http://www.hajimechitose.com/ Official Site]
* [http://www.hajimechitose.com/ Official Site]
* [http://www.office-augusta.com/hajime/ Hajime Chitose's Office Augusta Official Site]
* [http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Arch/ES/HajimeChitose/index.html Sony Music Japan Page]
* [http://hajime.chitose.free.fr/ French Fansite]
* [http://musicwhore.org/artists/artist.php?artistID=71 Hajime Chitose at Musicwhore]
* [http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Arch/ES/HajimeChitose/index.html Sony Music Japan]
* [http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/ Hajime Chitose Fan Blog]
* [http://blogs.dion.ne.jp/chitose_hajime_world/ 'Nomad Soul' - Fan Blog]
* [http://magazine.music.yahoo.co.jp/spt/20051207_001/ Hajime Chitose at Yahoo Music Japan]
* [http://www.oricon.co.jp/artists/286850/ Hajime Chitose at Oricon.co.jp]
* [http://www.oricon.co.jp/artists/286850/ Hajime Chitose at Oricon.co.jp]
* [http://us.yesasia.com/en/artIdxDept.aspx/code-j/section-music/aid-35855/ - Hajime Chitose at YesAsia.com]
* [http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/list_from_code_banner.html?key=286850 - Hajime Chitose at CDJapan.co.jp]


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Revision as of 12:44, 15 January 2010

Hajime Chitose

Hajime Chitose (元ちとせ) is a Japanese Shima-Uta singer. At a young age she had won numerous folk-music awards for her singing and was even approached by a several record companies. However, she turned down these offers, opting instead to study to pursue a career as a beautician.

Profile

Information

An allergic reaction to the chemicals in the products caused her to drop-out of beautician school and seriously consider a musical career. She released two small albums with the independent label ATSUGUA in 2001. Her first major single through Epic Records was Wadatsumi no Ki in 2002. The single reached the #1 spot on the charts, and sold just under 850,000 units, making it the #3 best selling single of 2002 in Japan.

In early 2004 she announced her marriage and that she was expecting a child. She miscarried her first child, but soon conceived another. Her daughter was born on January 20, 2005. She also announced she would be taking time away from the music scene to focus on her family. However, in November of 2005, she returned with the single Kataritsugu Koto, an anti-war song. Her single, Ao no Requiem, is the theme song for the movie Hatsukoi.

In November of 2006, Hajime recorded Rokka Ballad (六花譚), which was used as the theme song for Hyoten, the remake of a popular drama of the same name.

In early 2007, Hajime went to Ireland to record two songs, Siuil A Run and Niji ga Umareru Kuni with The Chieftains. From June 1, to June 12, Hajime performed live with The Chieftains during their 2007 Japan tour, The Chieftains Forever!~.

Hajime is releasing her first single since Ao no Requiem on August 22, 2007. It is called Anata ga Koko ni Nite Hoshii / Miyori no Mori, and is Hajime's first double A-side single. On February 6, 2008, Hajime's song Megumi no Ame was featured on image7, a compilation album. The song was used in the 'P&G「h&s」' shampoo commercials and also has a PV. There is no word yet as to if the song will be officially released as a single.

Discography

Albums

Mini-Albums

Singles

Digital Downloads

DVD

Awards

  • [1994] Amami Folk Song Competition - Best Newcomer
  • [1997] Amami Folk Song Competition - Grand Prize
  • [2002] Women of the Year - 10th place
  • [2002] Oricon 35th Japan Record Sales Award - Best New Artist - Single Record Sales: Wadatsumi no Ki
  • [2002] Best Record of 2002 Award - Best Album: Hainumikaze
  • [2003] MVA 2003 - Best New Video Wadatsumi no Ki
  • [2003] Japan Gold Disc Award - New Artist of the Year
  • [2003] Japan Gold Disc Award - Song of the Year: Wadatsumi no Ki

Sheet Music Books

External Links

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