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| − | '''capsule''' (カプセル) is an electronic duo from [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]. They're on | + | '''capsule''' (カプセル) is an electronic duo from [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]. They're on their own label [[contemode]], a sub-label of [[YAMAHA MUSIC COMMUNICATIONS]], which was started up by [[Nakata Yasutaka]]. capsule made their debut with the single "[[Sakura (capsule)|Sakura]]" through YAMAHA on March 28th, 2001. The duo's music has included elements of all sorts of styles, including: French pop music, bossa nova, lounge, house, and recently synthpop and electronica. Their first best album ''[[Flash Best|FLASH BEST]]'' was released on August 28th, 2009. |
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
| − | * [[Nakata Yasutaka]] (中田ヤスタカ) | + | * [[Nakata Yasutaka]] (中田ヤスタカ) - Lyricist, Songwriter, Arranger, Producer |
| − | * [[Koshijima Toshiko]] (こしじまとしこ) | + | * [[Koshijima Toshiko]] (こしじまとしこ) - Vocals |
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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In 2003, Nakata created his own YAMAHA sub-label [[contemode]] and has produced other artists on the label, including [[COLTEMONIKHA]], [[COPTER4016882]], and [[Ichikawa Nagisa|NAGISA COSMETIC]]. He also has produced all girl electopop trio [[Perfume]] since 2003. In 2004 he worked with [[Momose Yoshiyuki]] of [[Studio Kajino]] (a subsidiary of [[Studio Ghibli]]) to create the short animated film ''Portable Kuukou''. It became a trilogy of "short short films" ([[PV]]s) including three of capsule's songs: "[[Portable Airport|Portable Kuukou]]", "[[Space Station No.9|space station No.9]]" and "[[Sora Tobu Toshi Keikaku]]" (in that order). The first one was shown in theaters before the live-action movie [[Cutie Honey (movie)|Cutie Honey]]. | In 2003, Nakata created his own YAMAHA sub-label [[contemode]] and has produced other artists on the label, including [[COLTEMONIKHA]], [[COPTER4016882]], and [[Ichikawa Nagisa|NAGISA COSMETIC]]. He also has produced all girl electopop trio [[Perfume]] since 2003. In 2004 he worked with [[Momose Yoshiyuki]] of [[Studio Kajino]] (a subsidiary of [[Studio Ghibli]]) to create the short animated film ''Portable Kuukou''. It became a trilogy of "short short films" ([[PV]]s) including three of capsule's songs: "[[Portable Airport|Portable Kuukou]]", "[[Space Station No.9|space station No.9]]" and "[[Sora Tobu Toshi Keikaku]]" (in that order). The first one was shown in theaters before the live-action movie [[Cutie Honey (movie)|Cutie Honey]]. | ||
| − | The group went on a temporary hiatus in the summer of 2007 as Koshijima had left Tokyo, and Nakata took a break to "recharge his inspiration for better songs in the future". In September, the duo began been performing at clubs again and their first remix album ''[[capsule Rmx|capsule rmx]]'' was released the following month. | + | The group went on a temporary hiatus in the summer of 2007 as Koshijima had left Tokyo, and Nakata took a break to "recharge his inspiration for better songs in the future". In September, the duo began been performing at clubs again and their first remix album ''[[capsule Rmx|capsule rmx]]'' was released the following month. capsule's ninth album, ''[[Flash Back|FLASH BACK]]'' released in December of 2007, displayed a relatively new sound for the duo consisting of their familiar electronic sound with adding 1980's music. The following album, a 2008 release, ''[[More! More! More!|MORE! MORE! MORE!]]'' reached #6 during its first week on the [[Oricon]] weekly album chart, and placed at #3 on the daily chart, marking their first time in the top 10. |
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| − | capsule's ninth album, ''[[Flash Back|FLASH BACK]]'' released in December of 2007, displayed a relatively new sound for the duo consisting of their familiar electronic sound with adding 1980's music. The following album, a 2008 release, ''[[More! More! More!|MORE! MORE! MORE!]]'' reached #6 during its first week on the [[Oricon]] weekly album chart, and placed at #3 on the daily chart, marking their first time in the top 10. | ||
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==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:capsule - MORE MORE MORE promo.jpg|right|250px|thumb|capsule promoting ''[[More! More! More!|MORE! MORE! MORE!]]'' (2008)]] |
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:capsule - FLASH BEST promo.png|right|250px|thumb|capsule promoting ''[[Flash Best|FLASH BEST]]'' (2009)]] |
| − | + | [[File:capsule - PLAYER promo.png|right|250px|thumb|capsule promoting ''[[Player (capsule album)|PLAYER]]'' (2010)]] | |
| − | ===Albums=== | + | ===Studio Albums=== |
* [2001.11.21] [[High Collar Girl]] (ハイカラ・ガール) | * [2001.11.21] [[High Collar Girl]] (ハイカラ・ガール) | ||
* [2003.03.19] [[Cutie Cinema Replay|CUTIE CINEMA REPLAY]] | * [2003.03.19] [[Cutie Cinema Replay|CUTIE CINEMA REPLAY]] | ||
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* [2008.11.19] [[More! More! More!|MORE! MORE! MORE!]] | * [2008.11.19] [[More! More! More!|MORE! MORE! MORE!]] | ||
* [2010.03.03] [[Player (capsule album)|PLAYER]] | * [2010.03.03] [[Player (capsule album)|PLAYER]] | ||
| − | * [2011.05.25] [[World of Fantasy|WORLD OF FANTASY]] | + | * [2011.05.25] [[World of Fantasy (album)|WORLD OF FANTASY]] |
===Other Albums=== | ===Other Albums=== | ||
| − | * [2007.10.10] [[capsule Rmx|capsule rmx]] ( | + | * [2007.10.10] [[capsule Rmx|capsule rmx]] (Remix Album) |
| − | * [2009.08.26] [[Flash Best|FLASH BEST]] ( | + | * [2009.08.26] [[Flash Best|FLASH BEST]] (Best Album) |
===Singles=== | ===Singles=== | ||
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===Compilations=== | ===Compilations=== | ||
| − | * [2003.10.22] [[contemode V.A.]] | + | * [2003.10.22] ''[[contemode V.A.]]'' |
| − | * [2004.12.08] [[contemode V.A. 2]] | + | * [2004.12.08] ''[[contemode V.A. 2]]'' |
| − | * [2005.04.27] [[My Charm | + | * [2005.04.27] ''[[My Charm Number 9 "Fantastic Fantasy"|my charm #9 "Fantastic Fantasy"]]'' |
| − | * [2007.06.06] [[Sexy House Lovers|SEXY HOUSE LOVERS]] | + | * [2007.06.06] ''[[Sexy House Lovers|SEXY HOUSE LOVERS]]'' |
| − | * [2009.08.26] [[Loud -15th Anniversary Compilation-]] | + | * [2009.08.26] ''[[Loud -15th Anniversary Compilation-]]'' |
==Books== | ==Books== | ||
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* [http://www.capsule-web.com/ Official Website] | * [http://www.capsule-web.com/ Official Website] | ||
* [http://www.contemode.com/ contemode Official Website] | * [http://www.contemode.com/ contemode Official Website] | ||
| − | * [http://www.yamahamusic.co.jp/artist.php?id=73 capsule | + | * [http://www.yamahamusic.co.jp/artist.php?id=73 capsule @ YAMAHA MUSIC COMMUNICATIONS] |
| − | * [http://www.yamaha-ma.co.jp/artist/capsule.html capsule | + | * [http://www.yamaha-ma.co.jp/artist/capsule.html capsule @ YAMAHA MUSIC ARTIST] |
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[[Category:Groups]] | [[Category:Groups]] | ||
Revision as of 17:27, 31 May 2011
capsule promoting WORLD OF FANTASY (2011)
capsule (カプセル) is an electronic duo from Tokyo, Japan. They're on their own label contemode, a sub-label of YAMAHA MUSIC COMMUNICATIONS, which was started up by Nakata Yasutaka. capsule made their debut with the single "Sakura" through YAMAHA on March 28th, 2001. The duo's music has included elements of all sorts of styles, including: French pop music, bossa nova, lounge, house, and recently synthpop and electronica. Their first best album FLASH BEST was released on August 28th, 2009.
Contents
Members
- Nakata Yasutaka (中田ヤスタカ) - Lyricist, Songwriter, Arranger, Producer
- Koshijima Toshiko (こしじまとしこ) - Vocals
Biography
capsule formed in November of 1997 after Nakata Yasutaka and Koshijima Toshiko met at the TEENS'MUSIC FESTIVAL Hokuriku area convention when they were both 17 years old. The festival is sponsored by YAMAHA MUSIC FOUNDATION. Their first single was "Sakura", released in March of 2001 on YAMAHA MUSIC COMMUNICATIONS. Their first album, High Collar Girl, is significantly different from any of their later works in that it doesn't involve near as much synth or contain a futuristic or electronic sound.
In 2003, Nakata created his own YAMAHA sub-label contemode and has produced other artists on the label, including COLTEMONIKHA, COPTER4016882, and NAGISA COSMETIC. He also has produced all girl electopop trio Perfume since 2003. In 2004 he worked with Momose Yoshiyuki of Studio Kajino (a subsidiary of Studio Ghibli) to create the short animated film Portable Kuukou. It became a trilogy of "short short films" (PVs) including three of capsule's songs: "Portable Kuukou", "space station No.9" and "Sora Tobu Toshi Keikaku" (in that order). The first one was shown in theaters before the live-action movie Cutie Honey.
The group went on a temporary hiatus in the summer of 2007 as Koshijima had left Tokyo, and Nakata took a break to "recharge his inspiration for better songs in the future". In September, the duo began been performing at clubs again and their first remix album capsule rmx was released the following month. capsule's ninth album, FLASH BACK released in December of 2007, displayed a relatively new sound for the duo consisting of their familiar electronic sound with adding 1980's music. The following album, a 2008 release, MORE! MORE! MORE! reached #6 during its first week on the Oricon weekly album chart, and placed at #3 on the daily chart, marking their first time in the top 10.
Discography
capsule promoting MORE! MORE! MORE! (2008)
capsule promoting FLASH BEST (2009)
capsule promoting PLAYER (2010)
Studio Albums
- [2001.11.21] High Collar Girl (ハイカラ・ガール)
- [2003.03.19] CUTIE CINEMA REPLAY
- [2003.11.19] phony phonic
- [2004.06.09] S.F. sound furniture
- [2005.02.09] NEXUS-2060
- [2005.09.21] L.D.K. Lounge Designers Killer
- [2006.05.10] FRUITS CLiPPER
- [2007.02.21] Sugarless GiRL
- [2007.12.05] FLASH BACK
- [2008.11.19] MORE! MORE! MORE!
- [2010.03.03] PLAYER
- [2011.05.25] WORLD OF FANTASY
Other Albums
- [2007.10.10] capsule rmx (Remix Album)
- [2009.08.26] FLASH BEST (Best Album)
Singles
- [2001.03.28] Sakura (さくら; Cherry Blossoms)
- [2001.07.04] Hanabi (花火; Fireworks)
- [2001.10.17] Tokyo Kissa (東京喫茶; Tokyo Teahouse)
- [2002.08.21] music controller
- [2002.11.20] Plastic Girl (プラスチックガール)
- [2003.05.21] Candy Cutie (キャンディーキューティー)
- [2004.02.04] Retro Memory (レトロメモリー)
Analog Singles
- [2003.03.12] CUTIE CINEMA pre-PLAY
- [2003.09.17] idol fancy
- [2004.05.19] portable Airport
- [2005.02.02] space station No.9
- [2005.09.07] AEROPOLIS
- [2006.04.19] jelly
- [2006.12.13] Starry sky
- [2007.09.05] capsule rmx EP
- [2007.11.07] MUSiXXX
- [2008.11.05] JUMPER
Compilations
- [2003.10.22] contemode V.A.
- [2004.12.08] contemode V.A. 2
- [2005.04.27] my charm #9 "Fantastic Fantasy"
- [2007.06.06] SEXY HOUSE LOVERS
- [2009.08.26] Loud -15th Anniversary Compilation-
Books
- [2008.11.21] capsule Archive
