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| − | '''Base Ball Bear''' (ベースボールベアー) is a four piece [[J-Rock|Japanese rock band]]. The | + | '''Base Ball Bear''' (ベースボールベアー) is a four piece [[J-Rock|Japanese rock band]] signed to [[EMI Music Japan]] and managed by [http://www.sma.co.jp/ Sony Music Artists]. The group was formed in 2002 while in high school and as something of a one-off lark, managed to stick together and become one of the more prominent bands in the modern Japanese music scene. Base Ball Bear debuted with the mini-album ''[[Yugata Generation|Yugata Generation]]'' under the independent label [http://www.pia.co.jp/blitzpia/ BLITZ PIA RECORDS]. |
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Base Ball Bear is a Japanese band that formed in 2001. Originally conceived as an [[Wikipedia:Oasis (band)|Oasis]] cover band, and originally named ''Planet'', the band would eventually start writing original material, and get signed to [[Toshiba-EMI]]. They say they were influenced strongly by [[SUPERCAR]]. Their pop mentality only strengthened once they signed to a major label. While their early work is a bit angular and brash, their newer material is predictably refined and focused, both sonically and melodically. Their disco/dance beats also gained prominence, holding precedence over their earlier rock approach. | Base Ball Bear is a Japanese band that formed in 2001. Originally conceived as an [[Wikipedia:Oasis (band)|Oasis]] cover band, and originally named ''Planet'', the band would eventually start writing original material, and get signed to [[Toshiba-EMI]]. They say they were influenced strongly by [[SUPERCAR]]. Their pop mentality only strengthened once they signed to a major label. While their early work is a bit angular and brash, their newer material is predictably refined and focused, both sonically and melodically. Their disco/dance beats also gained prominence, holding precedence over their earlier rock approach. | ||
| − | Members Yusuke Koide, Shiori Sekine, Shohei Yuasa, and Daisuke Horinouchi were attending the same high school when they decided to form a band to play a festival. The band changed their name within a year to Base Ball Bear, and began to demo songs. In 2003, Base Ball Bear signed to independent label [ | + | Members Yusuke Koide, Shiori Sekine, Shohei Yuasa, and Daisuke Horinouchi were attending the same high school when they decided to form a band to play a festival. The band changed their name within a year to Base Ball Bear, and began to demo songs. In 2003, Base Ball Bear signed to independent label [http://www.pia.co.jp/blitzpia/ BLITZ PIA RECORDS], and released their debut mini-album ''[[Yugata Generation]]'' that same year. They also released their first single "[[Yume is Vision|YUME is VISION]]" in 2004 and their first full-length album ''[[High Color Times|HIGH COLOR TIMES]]'' and mini-album ''[[Band B ni Tsuite (Indies)|Band B ni Tsuite]]'' hit stores in 2005. During 2005 [[Sekine Shiori]] was part of the cast of the movie ''[[Linda Linda Linda]]'', which features some of the band's music. In 2006, the band singed with [[Toshiba-EMI]]. |
[[Image:Base Ball Bear10.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Base Ball Bear promoting ''[[17 Sai (Base Ball Bear)|17 Sai]]'' (2007)]] | [[Image:Base Ball Bear10.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Base Ball Bear promoting ''[[17 Sai (Base Ball Bear)|17 Sai]]'' (2007)]] | ||
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In 2008, did another solo tour called ''[[17 Sai Kara Yattemasu Tour]]''. They also released a singles named "[[Changes|changes]]", on May 8, 2008 and was the ending theme to the [[Production I.G]] anime series ''[[Toshokan Sensou]]'' and, for now, it's their best selling single. There are many live shows scheduled during the summer, including the the third round of the ''[[Nyakunyaku Nannyo Summer Tour]]'', [[Higher Ground 2008]] festival in July, and the [[ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL]] in August. In late September, Base Ball Bear also did a two-day show at Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall. | In 2008, did another solo tour called ''[[17 Sai Kara Yattemasu Tour]]''. They also released a singles named "[[Changes|changes]]", on May 8, 2008 and was the ending theme to the [[Production I.G]] anime series ''[[Toshokan Sensou]]'' and, for now, it's their best selling single. There are many live shows scheduled during the summer, including the the third round of the ''[[Nyakunyaku Nannyo Summer Tour]]'', [[Higher Ground 2008]] festival in July, and the [[ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL]] in August. In late September, Base Ball Bear also did a two-day show at Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall. | ||
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2009 started with a new single and special album. Their single "[[Love Mathematics|LOVE MATHEMATICS]]" was the closing song for the weekly radio show ''Japan Countdown'' and their album ''[[Kanzen Ban Band B ni Tsuite]]'' reunited all songs from indies era. | 2009 started with a new single and special album. Their single "[[Love Mathematics|LOVE MATHEMATICS]]" was the closing song for the weekly radio show ''Japan Countdown'' and their album ''[[Kanzen Ban Band B ni Tsuite]]'' reunited all songs from indies era. | ||
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On April, Base Ball Bear had been chosen to provide the theme song for [[Motoki Katsuhide]]'s comedy movie ''[[Kamogawa Horumo]]'' with the song "[[Kamigami Looks You|Kamigami LOOKS YOU]]". Based on a novel by author Manabu Makime (''Shikaotoko Aoniyoshi''), the film starred [[Yamada Takayuki]] and [[Kuriyama Chiaki]]. In the summer, the band will provide the theme song for the [[CM]] of Shinseido Co.'s ''SEA BREEZE'' product with "[[Breeeeze Girl|BREEEEZE GIRL]]". On August 5th, Base Ball Bear released a new single named "[[Stairway Generation]]" which was the theme song of [[Anime|anime]] ''[[Gintama]]''. On September, it is scheduled the long-awaited third major album, ''[[What Is The Love & Pop|(WHAT IS THE) LOVE & POP?]]'', containing all singles from "[[Changes|changes]]" to "[[Stairway Generation]]". | On April, Base Ball Bear had been chosen to provide the theme song for [[Motoki Katsuhide]]'s comedy movie ''[[Kamogawa Horumo]]'' with the song "[[Kamigami Looks You|Kamigami LOOKS YOU]]". Based on a novel by author Manabu Makime (''Shikaotoko Aoniyoshi''), the film starred [[Yamada Takayuki]] and [[Kuriyama Chiaki]]. In the summer, the band will provide the theme song for the [[CM]] of Shinseido Co.'s ''SEA BREEZE'' product with "[[Breeeeze Girl|BREEEEZE GIRL]]". On August 5th, Base Ball Bear released a new single named "[[Stairway Generation]]" which was the theme song of [[Anime|anime]] ''[[Gintama]]''. On September, it is scheduled the long-awaited third major album, ''[[What Is The Love & Pop|(WHAT IS THE) LOVE & POP?]]'', containing all singles from "[[Changes|changes]]" to "[[Stairway Generation]]". | ||
| − | On January 3, 2010, they | + | On January 3, 2010, they performed their first concert at Nippon Budokan. |
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==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
| + | [[Image:Base Ball Bear2.jpg|thumb|250px|Base Ball Bear promoting "[[Changes|changes]]" (2008)]] | ||
[[Image:love&poppromo.jpg|thumb|250px|Base Ball Bear promoting ''[[What Is The Love & Pop|(WHAT IS THE) LOVE & POP?]]'' (2009)]] | [[Image:love&poppromo.jpg|thumb|250px|Base Ball Bear promoting ''[[What Is The Love & Pop|(WHAT IS THE) LOVE & POP?]]'' (2009)]] | ||
[[Image:KIMINOMEPROMO.jpg|thumb|250px|Base Ball Bear promoting "[[Kimino Me|kimino-me]]" (2010)]] | [[Image:KIMINOMEPROMO.jpg|thumb|250px|Base Ball Bear promoting "[[Kimino Me|kimino-me]]" (2010)]] | ||
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===Studio Albums=== | ===Studio Albums=== | ||
| − | * [2005.03.16] [[High Color Times|HIGH COLOR TIMES]] (indies) | + | * [2005.03.16] [[High Color Times|HIGH COLOR TIMES]] <small>'''(indies)'''</small> |
* [2006.11.29] [[C (Base Ball Bear)|C]] | * [2006.11.29] [[C (Base Ball Bear)|C]] | ||
* [2007.12.05] [[17 Sai (Base Ball Bear)|17 Sai]] (十七歳; ''17 Years Old'') | * [2007.12.05] [[17 Sai (Base Ball Bear)|17 Sai]] (十七歳; ''17 Years Old'') | ||
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* [2011.11.09] [[Shinkokyuu (Base Ball Bear album)|Shinkokyuu]] (新呼吸; ''New Breath'') | * [2011.11.09] [[Shinkokyuu (Base Ball Bear album)|Shinkokyuu]] (新呼吸; ''New Breath'') | ||
| − | === | + | ===Best Albums=== |
| − | * [2009.01.07] [[Kanzen Ban Band B ni Tsuite]] (indie best album) | + | * [2009.01.07] [[Kanzen Ban Band B ni Tsuite]] (バンドBについて) (indie best album) |
| − | * [ | + | * [2013.02.13] [[Band B no Best]] (バンドBのベスト) |
| − | * [2010.09.29] [[Cypress Girls|CYPRESS GIRLS]] | + | |
| − | * [2010.09.29] [[Detective Boys|DETECTIVE BOYS]] | + | ===Concept Albums=== |
| + | * [2010.09.29] [[Cypress Girls|CYPRESS GIRLS]] | ||
| + | * [2010.09.29] [[Detective Boys|DETECTIVE BOYS]] | ||
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| + | ===Live Albums=== | ||
| + | * [2010.03.17] [[1235]] | ||
| − | ===Mini- Albums=== | + | ===Mini-Albums=== |
| − | * [2003.11.26] [[Yugata Generation|Yugata Generation]] (夕方ジェネレーション; ''Evening Generation'') (indies) | + | * [2003.11.26] [[Yugata Generation|Yugata Generation]] (夕方ジェネレーション; ''Evening Generation'') <small>'''(indies)'''</small> |
| − | * [2005.10.14] [[Band B ni Tsuite (Indies)|Band B ni Tsuite]] (バンドBについて; ''About Band B'') (indies) | + | * [2005.10.14] [[Band B ni Tsuite (Indies)|Band B ni Tsuite]] (バンドBについて; ''About Band B'') <small>'''(indies)'''</small> |
* [2006.01.12] [[Band B ni Tsuite]] (バンドBについて; ''About Band B'') | * [2006.01.12] [[Band B ni Tsuite]] (バンドBについて; ''About Band B'') | ||
* [2006.04.12] [[Girl Friend|GIRL FRIEND]] | * [2006.04.12] [[Girl Friend|GIRL FRIEND]] | ||
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===Singles=== | ===Singles=== | ||
| − | * [2004.07.07] [[Yume is Vision|YUME is VISION]] (''Dream is Vision'') (indies) | + | * [2004.07.07] [[Yume is Vision|YUME is VISION]] (''Dream is Vision'') <small>'''(indies)'''</small> |
* [2006.06.21] [[Electric Summer|ELECTRIC SUMMER]] | * [2006.06.21] [[Electric Summer|ELECTRIC SUMMER]] | ||
* [2006.10.04] [[Stand By Me (Base Ball Bear)|STAND BY ME]] | * [2006.10.04] [[Stand By Me (Base Ball Bear)|STAND BY ME]] | ||
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* [2011.08.31] [[Short Hair (Base Ball Bear)|short hair]] | * [2011.08.31] [[Short Hair (Base Ball Bear)|short hair]] | ||
* [2011.10.05] [[Tabibito in the Dark / Slow Motion wo Mouichido Part 2|Tabibito In The Dark / Slow Motion wo Mouichido part.2]] (Tabibito In The Dark / スローモーションをもう一度 part.2) | * [2011.10.05] [[Tabibito in the Dark / Slow Motion wo Mouichido Part 2|Tabibito In The Dark / Slow Motion wo Mouichido part.2]] (Tabibito In The Dark / スローモーションをもう一度 part.2) | ||
| + | * [2013.02.13] [[Perfect Blue (Base Ball Bear)|PERFECT BLUE]] | ||
===Digital Singles=== | ===Digital Singles=== | ||
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* [2010.08.25] [[Transfer Girl]] | * [2010.08.25] [[Transfer Girl]] | ||
* [2010.09.15] [[Juujika You and I]] (十字架You and I) | * [2010.09.15] [[Juujika You and I]] (十字架You and I) | ||
| + | * [2012.07.06] [[Hatsukoi (Base Ball Bear song)|Hatsukoi]] (初恋; ''First Love'') | ||
| + | * [2012.07.06] [[Bokura no Frai Awei|Bokura no frai awei]] (ぼくらのfrai awei) | ||
| + | * [2012.07.06] [[Kun wa Non-Fiction]] (君はノンフィクション) | ||
===Other Singles=== | ===Other Singles=== | ||
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* [2012.04.04] [[10th Anniversary Tour (This is the) Base Ball Bear Part 2 "Live Shinkokyuu" 2012.01.03 Nippon Budokan|10th Anniversary tour (This Is The) Base Ball Bear part.2 "Live Shinkokyuu" 2012.01.03 NIPPON BUDOKAN]] | * [2012.04.04] [[10th Anniversary Tour (This is the) Base Ball Bear Part 2 "Live Shinkokyuu" 2012.01.03 Nippon Budokan|10th Anniversary tour (This Is The) Base Ball Bear part.2 "Live Shinkokyuu" 2012.01.03 NIPPON BUDOKAN]] | ||
| − | ===Compilations / | + | ===Compilations / Other=== |
* [2004.01.21] [[Suteki Compilation ~Punk Rock~|Suteki Compilation ~PUNK ROCK~]] (#9 ''SAYONARA-NOSTALGIA'') | * [2004.01.21] [[Suteki Compilation ~Punk Rock~|Suteki Compilation ~PUNK ROCK~]] (#9 ''SAYONARA-NOSTALGIA'') | ||
* [2004.03.25] [[Hi Style Vol. 7|HI-STYLE vol.7]] (#9 ''Shoujo to Nue (demo version)'') | * [2004.03.25] [[Hi Style Vol. 7|HI-STYLE vol.7]] (#9 ''Shoujo to Nue (demo version)'') | ||
Revision as of 18:18, 18 December 2012
Base Ball Bear promoting Hatsukoi (2012)
Base Ball Bear (ベースボールベアー) is a four piece Japanese rock band signed to EMI Music Japan and managed by Sony Music Artists. The group was formed in 2002 while in high school and as something of a one-off lark, managed to stick together and become one of the more prominent bands in the modern Japanese music scene. Base Ball Bear debuted with the mini-album Yugata Generation under the independent label BLITZ PIA RECORDS.
Contents
Members
- Koide Yusuke (小出 祐介) (vocals, guitarrist)
- Sekine Shiori (関根 史織) (low vocals, bass)
- Yuasa Shohei (湯浅 将平) (guitar)
- Horinouchi Daisuke (堀之内 大介) (drums)
Information
Base Ball Bear promoting "ELECTRIC SUMMER" (2006)
Base Ball Bear is a Japanese band that formed in 2001. Originally conceived as an Oasis cover band, and originally named Planet, the band would eventually start writing original material, and get signed to Toshiba-EMI. They say they were influenced strongly by SUPERCAR. Their pop mentality only strengthened once they signed to a major label. While their early work is a bit angular and brash, their newer material is predictably refined and focused, both sonically and melodically. Their disco/dance beats also gained prominence, holding precedence over their earlier rock approach.
Members Yusuke Koide, Shiori Sekine, Shohei Yuasa, and Daisuke Horinouchi were attending the same high school when they decided to form a band to play a festival. The band changed their name within a year to Base Ball Bear, and began to demo songs. In 2003, Base Ball Bear signed to independent label BLITZ PIA RECORDS, and released their debut mini-album Yugata Generation that same year. They also released their first single "YUME is VISION" in 2004 and their first full-length album HIGH COLOR TIMES and mini-album Band B ni Tsuite hit stores in 2005. During 2005 Sekine Shiori was part of the cast of the movie Linda Linda Linda, which features some of the band's music. In 2006, the band singed with Toshiba-EMI.
Base Ball Bear promoting 17 Sai (2007)
In the same year, the band released an introducing album named Band B ni Tsuite which was almost the same as their indie one except track two and some new remastering. They also released two singles; "ELECTRIC SUMMER", "STAND BY ME", and a full album named C.
In the spring of 2007, came their first solo tour LIVE BY THE C. Their live performances included the ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL, another round on the Nyakunyaku Nannyo Summer Tour, and the B-Pop High School Tour. Over the course of the year, they released four more singles as well as releasing their second album 17 Sai, which cracked the top twenty on the Japanese charts. One of the singles, "Dramatic", was the theme song of the anime Okikku Furikabutte.
In 2008, did another solo tour called 17 Sai Kara Yattemasu Tour. They also released a singles named "changes", on May 8, 2008 and was the ending theme to the Production I.G anime series Toshokan Sensou and, for now, it's their best selling single. There are many live shows scheduled during the summer, including the the third round of the Nyakunyaku Nannyo Summer Tour, Higher Ground 2008 festival in July, and the ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL in August. In late September, Base Ball Bear also did a two-day show at Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall.
2009 started with a new single and special album. Their single "LOVE MATHEMATICS" was the closing song for the weekly radio show Japan Countdown and their album Kanzen Ban Band B ni Tsuite reunited all songs from indies era.
On April, Base Ball Bear had been chosen to provide the theme song for Motoki Katsuhide's comedy movie Kamogawa Horumo with the song "Kamigami LOOKS YOU". Based on a novel by author Manabu Makime (Shikaotoko Aoniyoshi), the film starred Yamada Takayuki and Kuriyama Chiaki. In the summer, the band will provide the theme song for the CM of Shinseido Co.'s SEA BREEZE product with "BREEEEZE GIRL". On August 5th, Base Ball Bear released a new single named "Stairway Generation" which was the theme song of anime Gintama. On September, it is scheduled the long-awaited third major album, (WHAT IS THE) LOVE & POP?, containing all singles from "changes" to "Stairway Generation".
On January 3, 2010, they performed their first concert at Nippon Budokan.
Discography
Base Ball Bear promoting "changes" (2008)
Base Ball Bear promoting (WHAT IS THE) LOVE & POP? (2009)
Base Ball Bear promoting "kimino-me" (2010)
Base Ball Bear promoting "Tabibito In The Dark / Slow Motion wo Mouichido part.2" (2011)
Studio Albums
- [2005.03.16] HIGH COLOR TIMES (indies)
- [2006.11.29] C
- [2007.12.05] 17 Sai (十七歳; 17 Years Old)
- [2009.09.02] (WHAT IS THE) LOVE & POP?
- [2011.11.09] Shinkokyuu (新呼吸; New Breath)
Best Albums
- [2009.01.07] Kanzen Ban Band B ni Tsuite (バンドBについて) (indie best album)
- [2013.02.13] Band B no Best (バンドBのベスト)
Concept Albums
- [2010.09.29] CYPRESS GIRLS
- [2010.09.29] DETECTIVE BOYS
Live Albums
- [2010.03.17] 1235
Mini-Albums
- [2003.11.26] Yugata Generation (夕方ジェネレーション; Evening Generation) (indies)
- [2005.10.14] Band B ni Tsuite (バンドBについて; About Band B) (indies)
- [2006.01.12] Band B ni Tsuite (バンドBについて; About Band B)
- [2006.04.12] GIRL FRIEND
- [2012.07.11] Hatsukoi (初恋; First Love)
Singles
- [2004.07.07] YUME is VISION (Dream is Vision) (indies)
- [2006.06.21] ELECTRIC SUMMER
- [2006.10.04] STAND BY ME
- [2007.04.04] Dakishimetai (抱きしめたい; I Want to Hold You)
- [2007.05.16] Dramatic (ドラマチック)
- [2007.07.18] Manatsu no Jouken (真夏の条件; Midsummer Essential)
- [2007.10.31] Aishiteru (愛してる; I Love You)
- [2008.05.08] changes
- [2009.01.07] LOVE MATHEMATICS
- [2009.04.15] Kamigami LOOKS YOU (神々LOOKS YOU; Pantheon Looks You)
- [2009.06.24] BREEEEZE GIRL
- [2009.08.05] Stairway Generation
- [2011.06.29] yoakemae (Before the Dawn)
- [2011.08.31] short hair
- [2011.10.05] Tabibito In The Dark / Slow Motion wo Mouichido part.2 (Tabibito In The Dark / スローモーションをもう一度 part.2)
- [2013.02.13] PERFECT BLUE
Digital Singles
- [2010.06.23] kimino-me (+ ICHIRO YAMAGUCHI from SAKANACTION)
- [2010.07.21] Kuchibiru Detective (クチビル・ディテクティヴ) (+ acco + Ryofu)
- [2010.08.25] Transfer Girl
- [2010.09.15] Juujika You and I (十字架You and I)
- [2012.07.06] Hatsukoi (初恋; First Love)
- [2012.07.06] Bokura no frai awei (ぼくらのfrai awei)
- [2012.07.06] Kun wa Non-Fiction (君はノンフィクション)
Other Singles
- [2011.04.07] yoakemae-no-yoakemae
DVDs
- [2008.03.12] Eizou Ban "Band-B ni Tsuite" Vol.1 (映像版『バンドＢについて』第一巻)
- [2010.03.17] LIVE;(THIS IS THE) BASE BALL BEAR. NIPPON BUDOKAN 2010.01.03
- [2011.11.09] Eizou Ban "Band-B ni Tsuite" Vol.2 (映像版 「バンドBについて」第二巻)
- [2012.04.04] 10th Anniversary tour (This Is The) Base Ball Bear part.2 "Live Shinkokyuu" 2012.01.03 NIPPON BUDOKAN
Compilations / Other
- [2004.01.21] Suteki Compilation ~PUNK ROCK~ (#9 SAYONARA-NOSTALGIA)
- [2004.03.25] HI-STYLE vol.7 (#9 Shoujo to Nue (demo version))
- [2004.07.28] D★SELDOM SONO 9 (Disc 2 #8 SAYONARA-NOSTALGIA)
- [2004.12.24] Bacon x Base Ball Bear - B Beginning!! (#2 April Mirage, #4 TRAGIC HEROINE)
- [2005.07.20] Linda Linda Linda (#7 April Mirage, #9 SAYONARA-NOSTALGIA)
- [2010.06.23] iLL - ∀ (#5 Utatterunda Baby)
- [2011.02.22] Gintama BEST 2 (Disc 1 #4 Stairway Generation)
Publications
Band Scores
- [2007.02.06] BAND SCORE Band B no Score C
- [2007.09.20] Guitar Hikigatari Base Ball Bear Songbook
- [2008.02.28] BAND SCORE Base Ball Bear / 17 Sai
- [2009.12.25] BAND SCORE Base Ball Bear "(WHAT IS THE) LOVE & POP?"
- [2011.02.28] BAND SCORE Base Ball Bear "CYPRESS GIRLS"
- [2011.02.28] BAND SCORE Base Ball Bear "DETECTIVE BOYS"
- [2012.03.xx] Band Score Base Ball Bear "Shinkokyuu"
