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'''Van Tomiko''' is the former vocalist for the band [[Do As Infinity]], and is currently working on a solo project. Her former style of music with Do As Infinity was Pop-Rock, but since has turned to more of a Jazz-influenced style. Currently, she is continuing on with this solo project with her debut album [[Farewell (Van Tomiko)|FAREWELL]] released in March, and her debut single [[Flower (Van Tomiko)|Flower]], released in June.
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'''Van Tomiko''' (伴都美子) is the vocalist for the band [[Do As Infinity]], and also works on a solo project. Her style of music with [[Do As Infinity]] was Pop-Rock, but since has turned to more of a Jazz-influenced style. On March 29th 2006, she started her solo career with a new album, ''[[Farewell (Van Tomiko)|FAREWELL]]'', and then a single, "[[Flower (Van Tomiko)|Flower]]". In 2008, [[Do As Infinity]] announced their revival and since then [[Van Tomiko]] put an "hiatus" in her solo career.
  
 
==Profile==
 
==Profile==
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* '''Real Name:''' Van Tomiko (伴 都美子)
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* '''Real Name:''' Van Tomiko (伴都美子)
 
* '''Birthday:''' 1979.01.09
 
* '''Birthday:''' 1979.01.09
 
* '''Birthplace:''' [[wikipedia:Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto Prefecture]], [[Japan]]
 
* '''Birthplace:''' [[wikipedia:Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto Prefecture]], [[Japan]]
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==Information==
 
==Information==
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Van Tomiko is the former lead singer of the [[J-Rock]] group [[Do As Infinity]]. Van Tomiko was born on January 9, 1979 in [[wikipedia:Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto Prefecture]], Japan. One of her nicknames in early childhood used to be Tonko, but she has stated several times she doesn't like it very much now. After dropping out of high school, she became a singer at a local club. In May 1999 she auditioned for [[Dai Nagao]] and within two days recorded her first song with [[Do As Infinity]].
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Van Tomiko is the lead singer of the [[J-Rock]] group [[Do As Infinity]]. Van Tomiko was born on January 9, 1979 in [[wikipedia:Kumamoto Prefecture|Kumamoto Prefecture]], Japan. One of her nicknames in early childhood used to be Tonko, but she has stated several times she doesn't like it very much now. After dropping out of high school, she became a singer at a local club. In May 1999 she auditioned for [[Dai Nagao]] and within two days recorded her first song with [[Do As Infinity]].
  
 
She returned to high school and earned her diploma, while her studies in modeling at Tokyo Modeling School. She starred in six commercials for [[wikipedia:Kao Corporation|Kao]]'s LAVENUS hair care.
 
She returned to high school and earned her diploma, while her studies in modeling at Tokyo Modeling School. She starred in six commercials for [[wikipedia:Kao Corporation|Kao]]'s LAVENUS hair care.
  
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After Do As Infinity disbanded in 2005, Van Tomiko started a solo career. Her debut solo album, [[Farewell (Van Tomiko)|FAREWELL]], was released in March 2006. She already had recorded solo material, like "[[Hold Me...]]" ([[Slow Dance Original Sound Track|SLOW DANCE OST]]), "[[A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes|A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes]]" ([http://avexnet.jp/item/dstra/disc/product/AVCW-12464.html Cinderella OST Special Edition]), and "[[Farewell (Van Tomiko song)|farewell]]" (which promoted the album). Those songs were not singles, which means that no single cds were released by her prior to the album. [[Farewell (Van Tomiko)|FAREWELL]] album debuted on March 29, 2006. It reached #7 on first day sales in Oricon Ranking and #10 on first week sales. In June of 2006, she released her first single [[Flower (Van Tomiko)|Flower]]. A few months later in September, she released the single [[Senkou]]. Her last single release, [[Yumeji (Van Tomiko)|Yumeji]] was released in November of 2006. Then Van released a cover album [[Voice ~Cover You with Love~|Voice ~cover you with love~]] in February of 2007. Since then she's acted in the movie [http://heatisland.jp/index_pc.html Heat Island], and in the Japanese version of the Broadway musical [[wikipedia:Brooklyn_(musical) Brooklyn].
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[[Image:FLOWERVanTomikoPROMO.jpg|25px|thumb|Van Tomiko promoting "[[Flower (Van Tomiko)|Flower]]" (2006)]]
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After [[Do As Infinity]] disbanded in 2005, Van Tomiko started a solo career. Her debut solo album, ''[[Farewell (Van Tomiko)|FAREWELL]]'', was released in March 2006. She already had recorded solo material, like "[[Hold Me...]]" ([[Slow Dance Original Sound Track|SLOW DANCE OST]]), "[[A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes]]" ([http://avexnet.jp/item/dstra/disc/product/AVCW-12464.html ''Cinderella OST Special Edition'']), and "[[Farewell (Van Tomiko song)|farewell]]" (which promoted the album). Those songs were not singles, which means that no singles were released by her prior to the album. ''[[Farewell (Van Tomiko)|FAREWELL]]'' album debuted on March 29, 2006. It reached #7 on first day sales in Oricon Ranking and #10 on first week sales. In June of 2006, she released her first single "[[Flower (Van Tomiko)|Flower]]". A few months later in September, she released the single "[[Senkou]]" and then "[[Yumeji (Van Tomiko)|Yumeji]]". Her last single release, "[[Tokyo Hiyori]]" was released in June of 2008. Then Van released a cover album ''[[Voice ~Cover You with Love~|Voice ~cover you with love~]]'' in February of 2007. Since then she's acted in the movie [http://heatisland.jp/index_pc.html ''Heat Island''], and in the Japanese version of the Broadway musical [[wikipedia:Brooklyn (musical)|Brooklyn]].
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In 2008, [[Do As Infinity]] announced their revival by making a surprise appearance at [[a-nation]] to break the news, though it was also revealed on their official website.
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==Discography==
 
==Discography==
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[[Image:VOICETOMIKOPROMO1.jpg|25px|thumb|Van Tomiko promoting ''[[Voice ~Cover You with Love~|VOICE ~cover you with love~]]'' (2007)]]
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===Albums===
 
===Albums===
 
* [2006.03.29] [[Farewell (Van Tomiko)|FAREWELL]]
 
* [2006.03.29] [[Farewell (Van Tomiko)|FAREWELL]]
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* [2007.03.28] [[Voice ~Cover You with Love~|VOICE ~cover you with love~]] (Cover Album)
 
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* [2008.03.05] [[Voice 2 ~Cover Lovers Rock~|VOICE 2 ~cover lovers rock~]] (Cover Album)
 
 
* [2008.12.10] [[Van.]]
 
* [2008.12.10] [[Van.]]
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===Cover Albums===
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* [2007.03.28] [[Voice ~Cover You with Love~|VOICE ~cover you with love~]]
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* [2008.03.05] [[Voice 2 ~Cover Lovers Rock~|VOICE 2 ~cover lovers rock~]]
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===Singles===
 
===Singles===
 
* [2006.06.07] [[Flower (Van Tomiko)|Flower]]
 
* [2006.06.07] [[Flower (Van Tomiko)|Flower]]
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* [2006.11.29] [[Yumeji (Van Tomiko)|Yumeji]] (夢路; ''Dreaming'')
 
* [2006.11.29] [[Yumeji (Van Tomiko)|Yumeji]] (夢路; ''Dreaming'')
 
* [2008.06.18] [[Tokyo Hiyori]] (東京日和; ''Tokyo Weather'')
 
* [2008.06.18] [[Tokyo Hiyori]] (東京日和; ''Tokyo Weather'')
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===Other===
 
===Other===
 
* [2002.01.23] [[Various Artists Featuring songnation|VARIOUS ARTISTS FEATURING song+nation]] (#5 ''again'')
 
* [2002.01.23] [[Various Artists Featuring songnation|VARIOUS ARTISTS FEATURING song+nation]] (#5 ''again'')
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* [http://www.avexnet.or.jp/van/ Official Website]
 
* [http://www.avexnet.or.jp/van/ Official Website]
 
* [http://doasmap.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ map of the heart (Japanese fansite/"library")]
 
* [http://doasmap.hp.infoseek.co.jp/ map of the heart (Japanese fansite/"library")]
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Revision as of 23:22, 23 July 2010

Van Tomiko promoting Van. (2008)

Van Tomiko (伴都美子) is the vocalist for the band Do As Infinity, and also works on a solo project. Her style of music with Do As Infinity was Pop-Rock, but since has turned to more of a Jazz-influenced style. On March 29th 2006, she started her solo career with a new album, FAREWELL, and then a single, "Flower". In 2008, Do As Infinity announced their revival and since then Van Tomiko put an "hiatus" in her solo career.

Profile

Information

Van Tomiko is the lead singer of the J-Rock group Do As Infinity. Van Tomiko was born on January 9, 1979 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. One of her nicknames in early childhood used to be Tonko, but she has stated several times she doesn't like it very much now. After dropping out of high school, she became a singer at a local club. In May 1999 she auditioned for Dai Nagao and within two days recorded her first song with Do As Infinity.

She returned to high school and earned her diploma, while her studies in modeling at Tokyo Modeling School. She starred in six commercials for Kao's LAVENUS hair care.

Van Tomiko promoting "Flower" (2006)

After Do As Infinity disbanded in 2005, Van Tomiko started a solo career. Her debut solo album, FAREWELL, was released in March 2006. She already had recorded solo material, like "Hold Me..." (SLOW DANCE OST), "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" (Cinderella OST Special Edition), and "farewell" (which promoted the album). Those songs were not singles, which means that no singles were released by her prior to the album. FAREWELL album debuted on March 29, 2006. It reached #7 on first day sales in Oricon Ranking and #10 on first week sales. In June of 2006, she released her first single "Flower". A few months later in September, she released the single "Senkou" and then "Yumeji". Her last single release, "Tokyo Hiyori" was released in June of 2008. Then Van released a cover album Voice ~cover you with love~ in February of 2007. Since then she's acted in the movie Heat Island, and in the Japanese version of the Broadway musical Brooklyn.

In 2008, Do As Infinity announced their revival by making a surprise appearance at a-nation to break the news, though it was also revealed on their official website.

Discography

Van Tomiko promoting VOICE ~cover you with love~ (2007)

Albums

Cover Albums

Singles

  • [2006.06.07] Flower
  • [2006.09.27] Senkou (閃光; Glint)
  • [2006.11.29] Yumeji (夢路; Dreaming)
  • [2008.06.18] Tokyo Hiyori (東京日和; Tokyo Weather)

Other

External Links

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