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'''baroque''' (バロック) - was Japanese band from 2001 to 2004. Recently, group announced that they will came back in 2012.
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'''baroque''' (バロック) is a Japanese band formed in 2001. At the end of 2004 they disbanded. Recently, the group announced that they will came back in 2012.
  
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
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* '''[[Ryou]]''' (怜) : Vocal
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* [[Ryou]] (怜) : Vocal
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* '''[[Kei]]''' (圭) : Guitar
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* [[Kei]] (圭) : Guitar
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* '''[[AKIRA (baroque)|AKIRA]]''' (晃) : Guitar
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* [[AKIRA (baroque)|AKIRA]] (晃) : Guitar
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* '''[[Bansaku]]''' (万作) : Bass
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* [[Bansaku]] (万作) : Bass
  
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===ex-Members===
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===Ex-Members===
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* '''[[Naru|Naru]]''' (ナル): Drums (Left in April 2002)
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* [[Naru|Naru]] (ナル): Drums (Left in April 2002)
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* '''[[Yuuji|Yuuji]]''' (祐二): Drums (Joined June 2002, Left May 2003)
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* [[Yuuji|Yuuji]] (祐二): Drums (Joined June 2002, Left May 2003)
  
 
==Information==
 
==Information==
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==History==
 
==History==
 
The idea of baroque began in May of 2001 when [[AKIRA (baroque)|AKIRA]] (ex-[[Shiver]]) and [[Bansaku]] (ex-[[After Effect]]) decided they wanted to start a band. After seeing [[kannivalism]] perform live in June, AKIRA asked [[Ryou]] (vocalist of kannivalism) to join the band. Ryou accepted and [[Kei]] (guitarist of kannivalism) also joined, forming baroque. July 8, 2001 marked their very first live performance, and the one-man live held in August at Shinjuku Loft placed them as an offical band. They continued to play shows and lives continuously, growing in popularity until around late December of 2001. They took a short one month-long break before emerging back onto the scene to their awaiting fans. After this, things went smoothly until around April of 2002 when [[Naru]] left the band. Another drummer didn't appear on the scene until June of '02 ([[Yuuji]]). He left them in May of '03 after nearly a year.
 
The idea of baroque began in May of 2001 when [[AKIRA (baroque)|AKIRA]] (ex-[[Shiver]]) and [[Bansaku]] (ex-[[After Effect]]) decided they wanted to start a band. After seeing [[kannivalism]] perform live in June, AKIRA asked [[Ryou]] (vocalist of kannivalism) to join the band. Ryou accepted and [[Kei]] (guitarist of kannivalism) also joined, forming baroque. July 8, 2001 marked their very first live performance, and the one-man live held in August at Shinjuku Loft placed them as an offical band. They continued to play shows and lives continuously, growing in popularity until around late December of 2001. They took a short one month-long break before emerging back onto the scene to their awaiting fans. After this, things went smoothly until around April of 2002 when [[Naru]] left the band. Another drummer didn't appear on the scene until June of '02 ([[Yuuji]]). He left them in May of '03 after nearly a year.
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In January of 2003, baroque began its last indies tour. They ended it in April for Yuuji had started to get sick. He was replaced for a few lives by [[Junji]] (ex-[[SIAM SHADE]]). In July of 2003, they released their major debut single, Gakidou. However, they later halted their activites in September of that year. No one knew why or what was going on until November when they finally had an interview with Arena37. With the new year, 2004, they began activities again, but slowly. A few lives, releases, and a DVD. But things went downhill from there and in September, after just reforming 9 months prior, they disbanded.
 
In January of 2003, baroque began its last indies tour. They ended it in April for Yuuji had started to get sick. He was replaced for a few lives by [[Junji]] (ex-[[SIAM SHADE]]). In July of 2003, they released their major debut single, Gakidou. However, they later halted their activites in September of that year. No one knew why or what was going on until November when they finally had an interview with Arena37. With the new year, 2004, they began activities again, but slowly. A few lives, releases, and a DVD. But things went downhill from there and in September, after just reforming 9 months prior, they disbanded.
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On December 25, 2005 Ryou and Kei announced that they would be reforming [[kannivalism]] along with Yuichi (ex-[[kamikaze|k@mikaze]]).
 
On December 25, 2005 Ryou and Kei announced that they would be reforming [[kannivalism]] along with Yuichi (ex-[[kamikaze|k@mikaze]]).
  
 
==Discography==
 
==Discography==
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===Demotapes===
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* [2001.08.12] [[M to Tsumiki Asobi]] (Mと積み木遊び)
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===Albums===
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* [2001.09.26] [[Non Delicacy]] (否定デリカシー)
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* [2004.09.01] [[Sug Life|Sug life]]
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===Best Albums===
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* [2004.12.15] [[Brq 2001-2004|brq 2001-2004]]
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===Mini Albums===
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* [2002.01.12] [[Tokyo Stripper]] (東京ストリッパー) (livehouse version)
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* [2002.01.23] [[Akihabara denkiten kokujinpo a Tokyo Stripper]] (秋葉原電機店黒人歩 亜東京ストリッパー) (pre-order only)
  
 
===Singles===
 
===Singles===
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* [2002.07.08] [[Sukebe Boy]] (スケベボウイ)
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* [xxxx.xx.xx] [[Kaeru no Uta]] (帰るの唄)
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* [2002.08.07] [[Sukebe Boy]] (スケベボウイ)
 
* [2002.11.29] [[Caramel Drops]] (キャラメルドロップス)
 
* [2002.11.29] [[Caramel Drops]] (キャラメルドロップス)
 
* [2003.02.05] [[Chaplin]]
 
* [2003.02.05] [[Chaplin]]
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* [2012.01.04] [[Rinzen Identity]] (凛然アイデンティティ)
 
* [2012.01.04] [[Rinzen Identity]] (凛然アイデンティティ)
 
* [2012.01.04] [[Box Set (baroque)|Box Set]] (完全受注生産限定BOXセット)
 
* [2012.01.04] [[Box Set (baroque)|Box Set]] (完全受注生産限定BOXセット)
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* [2012.06.20] [[Zazafuri Ame]] (ザザ降り雨)
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* [2012.07.18] [[Mellow Hollow]] (メロウホロウ)
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===Vinyls===
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* [2002.03.31] [[Toushindai]] (投身台)
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===Demotapes===
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* [2001.08.12] [[M to Tsumiki Asobi]] (Mと積み木遊び)
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* [2001.09.26] [[Hitei Delicacy]] (否定デリカシー)
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===VHS===
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* [xxxx.xx.xx] [[Zekkou Kamen Nhk Hall|Zekkou KAMEN NHK Hall]] (絶交KAMEN NHKホール)
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* [2001.08.18] [[Anakuro Film]] (あなくろフィルム)
  
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===Albums===
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===DVDs===
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* [2002.01.12] [[Tokyo Stripper]] (東京ストリッパー) (livehouse version)
 
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* [2002.01.23] [[Akihabara denkiten kokujinpo a Tokyo Stripper]] (秋葉原電機店黒人歩 亜東京ストリッパー) (pre-order only)
 
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* [2002.02.28] [[Tokyo Stripper]] (東京ストリッパー)
 
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* [2004.09.01] [[Sug Life|Sug life]]
 
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* [2004.12.15] [[Single Collection (Brq 2001-2004)|single collection (brq 2001-2004)]]
 
  
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===Misc.===
 
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* [2001.08.12] [[Anakuro Film|anakuro film]] (あなくろフィルム)
 
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* [2002.03.31] [[Toushindai]] (投身台) (vinyl record sheet given out at the Liquid Room oneman on March 31st, 2002)
 
 
* [2004.12.15] [[Brq DVD|「brq dvd」]]
 
* [2004.12.15] [[Brq DVD|「brq dvd」]]
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* [2005.03.24] [[Clip Collection DVD|Clip Collection DVD]]
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* [2005.03.24] [[baroque Clip Collection]]
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* [2005.03.24] [[Last Live DVD|Last Live DVD]]
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* [2005.03.24] [[baroque Last Live Mumirai No Future|baroque Last LIVE Mumirai NO FUTURE]]
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* [2011.08.01] [[Fool's Mate 2011 August DVD|FOOL'S MATE 2011 AUGUST DVD]]
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* [2012.01.04] [[Odai wa Kekkou Irimasenkara Vol.1]] (お代は結構要りませんから Vol.1)
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* [2012.01.04] [[Odai wa Kekkou Irimasenkara Vol.2]] (お代は結構要りませんから Vol.2)
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* [2012.01.04] [[Odai wa Kekkou Irimasenkara Vol.3]] (お代は結構要りませんから Vol.3)
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* [2012.01.04] [[Odai wa Kekkou Irimasenkara Vol.4]] (お代は結構要りませんから Vol.4)
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* [2012.01.04] [[Odai wa Kekkou Irimasenkara Vol.5]] (お代は結構要りませんから Vol.5)
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* [2012.04.25] [[Re:First Live In Future 2012.1.6 at Tokyo Dome City Hall|Re:First Live IN FUTURE 2012.1.6 Live at TOKYO DOME CITY HALL]]
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
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* [http://www.pigmy.jp/ pigmy, baroque Official Site]
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* [http://www.pigmy.jp/top.html baroque Official Website]
 
* [http://www.yuukitenshi.net/baroque/ C'oup d'etat]
 
* [http://www.yuukitenshi.net/baroque/ C'oup d'etat]
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* [http://www.last.fm/music/baroque LastFM baroque]
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* [http://twitter.com/baroqueofficial Official Twitter]
  
 
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[[Category:J-Rock]]
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[[Category:J-Rock]]
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[[Category:Disbanded]]
 

Revision as of 19:35, 4 October 2012

baroque (バロック) is a Japanese band formed in 2001. At the end of 2004 they disbanded. Recently, the group announced that they will came back in 2012.

Members

Ex-Members

  • Naru (ナル): Drums (Left in April 2002)
  • Yuuji (祐二): Drums (Joined June 2002, Left May 2003)

Information

baroque was a Tokyo based band that quickly rose in popularity, becoming 'Major' with unheard of speed. They were only together for three years, but they left their mark on the music scene and had a world-wide fanbase.

Their music style was and is, still, unique. In the beginning they played more of a punky sound, not really gothic or heavy. It was, in itself, melodical and punk at the same time. As time went by, their music progressed to have a more electronic whine to it which meshed with playful guitar sequences and was topped off by Ryou's ever-changing, versatile voice. Their first (and last) major album, Sug Life, had a very loungy, calming sound to it that you can't find in their earlier years. Overall, baroque, as a band, grew and changed as did their music.

Style was another thing that came into the picture with baroque. While not being stricktly Visual-kei, even in the beginning, they carried a more Oshare-kei (meaning stylish-look) to them. As they progressed, the lost even that Oshare-kei look and developed a more laid back sense of dressing that went along with their music. After all, their music came first, their style simply followed it.

The lyrics written by Ryou were generally up-beat, happy-go-lucky phrases, along with a lot of that 'lyrical-freedom' thing going on. They didn't always make sense, but they were always catchy. According to fans his voice was compelling, soft, loud, crooning as well as the music that backed him.

They broke up on September 11, 2004 just 10 days after the release of their only majors album. The reason told to the fans for this, was that Bansaku doubted his skills as a bassist, and wanted to leave baroque. The other members, unable to see their band going on without their friend, also decided to end the band.

History

The idea of baroque began in May of 2001 when AKIRA (ex-Shiver) and Bansaku (ex-After Effect) decided they wanted to start a band. After seeing kannivalism perform live in June, AKIRA asked Ryou (vocalist of kannivalism) to join the band. Ryou accepted and Kei (guitarist of kannivalism) also joined, forming baroque. July 8, 2001 marked their very first live performance, and the one-man live held in August at Shinjuku Loft placed them as an offical band. They continued to play shows and lives continuously, growing in popularity until around late December of 2001. They took a short one month-long break before emerging back onto the scene to their awaiting fans. After this, things went smoothly until around April of 2002 when Naru left the band. Another drummer didn't appear on the scene until June of '02 (Yuuji). He left them in May of '03 after nearly a year.

In January of 2003, baroque began its last indies tour. They ended it in April for Yuuji had started to get sick. He was replaced for a few lives by Junji (ex-SIAM SHADE). In July of 2003, they released their major debut single, Gakidou. However, they later halted their activites in September of that year. No one knew why or what was going on until November when they finally had an interview with Arena37. With the new year, 2004, they began activities again, but slowly. A few lives, releases, and a DVD. But things went downhill from there and in September, after just reforming 9 months prior, they disbanded. On December 25, 2005 Ryou and Kei announced that they would be reforming kannivalism along with Yuichi (ex-k@mikaze).

Discography

Albums

Best Albums

Mini Albums

Singles

Vinyls

Demotapes

VHS

DVDs

External Links

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