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| − | '''Zwei''' (Japanese pron: 'Dzuvai' (ヅヴァイ)) is a Japanese duo that debuted in May 2004 with the single [[Movie Star]]. They are produced by [ | + | '''Zwei''' (Japanese pron: 'Dzuvai' (ヅヴァイ)) is a Japanese duo that debuted in May 2004 with the single "[[Movie Star]]". They are produced by [[wikipedia:Nick Wood|Nick Wood]], and [[wikipedia:Simon Le Bon|Simon Le Bon]] of [[wikipedia:Duran Duran|Duran Duran]] is often credited in their works. |
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* [[Ayumu]] (vocals) | * [[Ayumu]] (vocals) | ||
* [[Megu]] (bass) | * [[Megu]] (bass) | ||
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| − | + | Zwei was formed in 2002 after [[Kera]] model [[Megu|Ueno Megumi]] scouted her soon-to-be-vocalist [[Ayumu]] at a live house. Ayumu had been in the band [[Cherry Feel]] at that time and was doing numerous street performances with them. Ueno approached Ayumu in her dressing room and asked if she would be the vocalist for the band Ueno was starting. | |
| − | Zwei was formed in 2002 after [[Kera]] model [[Megu|Ueno Megumi]] scouted her soon-to-be-vocalist [[Ayumu]] at a live house. Ayumu had been in the band [[ | ||
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| − | + | The two didn't make their debut until May 2004, and several months before that Ueno had begun going by the name "Megu" for [[Kera]]. In the May 2004 issue of Kera (out in April 2004), Megu officially announced her departure from the magazine with a lengthy article that profiled her modeling career since her debut in June 1999. However, starting in July 2004 Megu was given her own column called "Zwei Megu no Suki desu - Wasshoi" ('Zwei Megu's favorites wasshoi'). This is where Megu got to talk about what she's recently been into, or she would promote new Zwei releases. It appeared in each issue of Kera since then and took up about half of a page. However, this column was ended with the March 2007 issue. Megu has come back on several occasions since leaving the magazine to do special photoshoots. | |
| − | The | + | After their first single "[[Movie Star]]" was released, their second single [[Watashigai no Uta]] followed and shortly after its release there was news of a first album. The album, [[Pretty Queen]], was released in October of 2004 and contained both of Zwei's singles and their b-sides. A limited edition and a normal edition were both released. They both had different booklets and the limited edition came with a DVD of three [[PV|PVs]], including [[Watashigai no Uta|Pretty Queen]], which was the b-side to [[Watashigai no Uta]]. |
| − | + | The duo has continued to release singles on a somewhat steady basis, and in 2005 they began working with [[Oshima Kousuke]], formerly of [[Wands]]. On September 2nd, 2006 it was announced they had been transferred to [[Universal Music Japan]]. | |
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* 'Zwei' is the German word for 'two'. | * 'Zwei' is the German word for 'two'. | ||
* Megu modeled exclusively for [[Kera]] from June 1999, the ninth issue. | * Megu modeled exclusively for [[Kera]] from June 1999, the ninth issue. | ||
| − | * Before forming Zwei, Megu had been in the band [[ | + | * Before forming Zwei, Megu had been in the band [[Pineal]] as their bassist. |
| − | * Ayumu was the vocalist for the indies band [[ | + | * Ayumu was the vocalist for the indies band [[Cherry Feel]] from 1998-2002. |
| − | * In spring 2006, it was announced Zwei was filming the [[PV]] for their song [[ | + | * In spring 2006, it was announced Zwei was filming the [[PV]] for their song [[Denny]], found on the [[Z (Zwei)|Z]] album. Complications arose when the band tried to get the video up for viewers on [http://www.music-ups.jp Music-Ups], a website that has Zwei listed as a POScam (Glico health snack) supporter. Word had it that the PV had been banned but Zwei did their best to make it available, and the PV was uploaded. However, the version was only a short one. A few days later, Zwei put a "NO-CUT" version of the music video on their website. It was revealed that the reason the video was banned was not due to copyrights, but because of the graphic [[wikipedia:Shibari|shibari]] (Japanese bondage) scenes between two women. |
| − | == | + | ==Discography== |
| − | + | ===Albums=== | |
| − | === | + | * [2004.10.14] [[Pretty Queen]] |
| + | * [2005.12.21] [[Z (Zwei)|Z]] (Zeta) | ||
| + | ===Singles=== | ||
* [2004.05.26] [[Movie Star]] | * [2004.05.26] [[Movie Star]] | ||
* [2004.07.22] [[Watashigai no Uta]] (ワタシ飼いの唄) | * [2004.07.22] [[Watashigai no Uta]] (ワタシ飼いの唄) | ||
* [2005.03.23] [[Hikari (Zwei)|Hikari]] (光) | * [2005.03.23] [[Hikari (Zwei)|Hikari]] (光) | ||
* [2005.07.21] [[Dragon]] | * [2005.07.21] [[Dragon]] | ||
| − | * [2005.11.16] [[Fake Face|FAKE FACE/Shiroi Machi]] (FAKE FACE/白い街) | + | * [2005.11.16] [[Fake Face / Shiroi Machi|FAKE FACE / Shiroi Machi]] (FAKE FACE / 白い街) |
* [2007.06.20] [[1+1=2]] (イチ タス イチ ハ 二) | * [2007.06.20] [[1+1=2]] (イチ タス イチ ハ 二) | ||
* [2008.06.11] [[Distance (Zwei)|DISTANCE]] | * [2008.06.11] [[Distance (Zwei)|DISTANCE]] | ||
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* [2005.11.16] [[A White Town|A White Town (iTunes Christmas Mix)]] | * [2005.11.16] [[A White Town|A White Town (iTunes Christmas Mix)]] | ||
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* [2006.02.22] [[Zwei in the Box]] | * [2006.02.22] [[Zwei in the Box]] | ||
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* [http://www.works-dc.com/k-wing/zwei/ Works-DC Official Site] | * [http://www.works-dc.com/k-wing/zwei/ Works-DC Official Site] | ||
* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/zwei/ Universal Official Site] | * [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/zwei/ Universal Official Site] | ||
| − | * [http://www.vap.co.jp/zwei/ VAP Official Site] | + | * [http://www.vap.co.jp/zwei/ VAP Official Site]] |
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| − | [[Category:J-Rock]] [[Category:Groups]] | + | [[Category:J-Rock]] |
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Revision as of 03:26, 16 March 2010
Zwei (Japanese pron: 'Dzuvai' (ヅヴァイ)) is a Japanese duo that debuted in May 2004 with the single "Movie Star". They are produced by Nick Wood, and Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran is often credited in their works.
Contents
Members
Information
Zwei was formed in 2002 after Kera model Ueno Megumi scouted her soon-to-be-vocalist Ayumu at a live house. Ayumu had been in the band Cherry Feel at that time and was doing numerous street performances with them. Ueno approached Ayumu in her dressing room and asked if she would be the vocalist for the band Ueno was starting.
The two didn't make their debut until May 2004, and several months before that Ueno had begun going by the name "Megu" for Kera. In the May 2004 issue of Kera (out in April 2004), Megu officially announced her departure from the magazine with a lengthy article that profiled her modeling career since her debut in June 1999. However, starting in July 2004 Megu was given her own column called "Zwei Megu no Suki desu - Wasshoi" ('Zwei Megu's favorites wasshoi'). This is where Megu got to talk about what she's recently been into, or she would promote new Zwei releases. It appeared in each issue of Kera since then and took up about half of a page. However, this column was ended with the March 2007 issue. Megu has come back on several occasions since leaving the magazine to do special photoshoots.
After their first single "Movie Star" was released, their second single Watashigai no Uta followed and shortly after its release there was news of a first album. The album, Pretty Queen, was released in October of 2004 and contained both of Zwei's singles and their b-sides. A limited edition and a normal edition were both released. They both had different booklets and the limited edition came with a DVD of three PVs, including Pretty Queen, which was the b-side to Watashigai no Uta.
The duo has continued to release singles on a somewhat steady basis, and in 2005 they began working with Oshima Kousuke, formerly of Wands. On September 2nd, 2006 it was announced they had been transferred to Universal Music Japan.
Trivia
- 'Zwei' is the German word for 'two'.
- Megu modeled exclusively for Kera from June 1999, the ninth issue.
- Before forming Zwei, Megu had been in the band Pineal as their bassist.
- Ayumu was the vocalist for the indies band Cherry Feel from 1998-2002.
- In spring 2006, it was announced Zwei was filming the PV for their song Denny, found on the Z album. Complications arose when the band tried to get the video up for viewers on Music-Ups, a website that has Zwei listed as a POScam (Glico health snack) supporter. Word had it that the PV had been banned but Zwei did their best to make it available, and the PV was uploaded. However, the version was only a short one. A few days later, Zwei put a "NO-CUT" version of the music video on their website. It was revealed that the reason the video was banned was not due to copyrights, but because of the graphic shibari (Japanese bondage) scenes between two women.
Discography
Albums
- [2004.10.14] Pretty Queen
- [2005.12.21] Z (Zeta)
Singles
- [2004.05.26] Movie Star
- [2004.07.22] Watashigai no Uta (ワタシ飼いの唄)
- [2005.03.23] Hikari (光)
- [2005.07.21] Dragon
- [2005.11.16] FAKE FACE / Shiroi Machi (FAKE FACE / 白い街)
- [2007.06.20] 1+1=2 (イチ タス イチ ハ 二)
- [2008.06.11] DISTANCE
Internet Exclusive
- [2005.11.16] A White Town (iTunes Christmas Mix)
DVD
- [2006.02.22] Zwei in the Box
External Links
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