Galileo Galilei

Galileo Galilei promoting MANSTER & MANTRAL (2024)

Galileo Galilei (ガリレオガリレイ) is a Japanese rock band formed in Hokkaido in 2007 under SME Records. On February 24th 2010, they made their major debut with the mini-album Hamanasu no Hana. Noguchi Kazumasa participated in the recording of the album PORTAL and joined the band as its official member. In 2012 the 5 member group turned into a trio when Noguchi Kazumasa (who just joined less than a year ago) and Iwai Fumito left the group. Ever since their PORTAL release, they have developed a more indie pop sound compared to their previous indie rock sound. Their fourth studio album ALARMS, which they co-produced with American indie band POP ETC, is the most obvious of their pop endeavor.

On January 25th, 2016, the group announced their disbandment with the release of their last studio album Sea and The Darkness and a national tour lasting from March to April. A final best album along with an October performance at the Nippon Budokan was also announced in April.

The band reunited in October 2022 and are currently signed to the Suzume Studios agency and the Ouchi Daisuki Club Records label.

Members

• Ozaki Yuuki (尾崎雄貴) – Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer, Programming
• Iwai Fumito (岩井郁人) – Guitar, Bass, Chorus, Synthesizer, Programming
• Ozaki Kazuki (尾崎和樹) – Drums, Guitar, Percussion, Rhythmizer, Synthesizer, Programming (2009–2012, 2022–)
• Okazaki Masaki (岡崎真輝) – Bass (2022–)

Former Members

• Funaya Souhei (船谷創平) – Guitar (2007–2009)
• Noguchi Kazumasa (野口一雅) – Keyboard, Piano, Orgel, Bass, Percussion, Synthesizer (2011–2012)
• Sako Hitoshi (佐孝仁司) – Bass (2007–2016)

Discography

Galileo Galilei promoting Ame Nochi Galileo (2009)

Galileo Galilei promoting Hamanasu no Hana (2010)

Galileo Galilei promoting Parade (2011)

Galileo Galilei promoting PORTAL (2012)

Galileo Galilei promoting Sharin no Jiku (2016)

Studio Albums

• [2008.01.02] 1tas2 (indies)
• [2011.02.16] Parade (パレード)
• [2012.01.25] PORTAL
• [2013.10.09] ALARMS
• [2016.01.27] Sea and The Darkness
• [2023.05.31] Bee and The Whales
• [2024.09.25] MANSTER
• [2024.09.25] MANTRAL
• [2025.03.05] BLUE

Best Albums

• [2016.06.15] Sharin no Jiku (車輪の軸; The Wheel's Axle)

Mini-Albums

• [2009.01.21] Ame Nochi Galileo (雨のちガリレオ; Rain After Galileo) (indies)
• [2010.02.24] Hamanasu no Hana (ハマナスの花; Japanese Rose)
• [2012.10.31] Baby, It's Cold Outside
• [2014.10.01] See More Glass

Singles

• [2008.08.01] Hello Goodbye (ハローグッバイ) (indies)
• [2010.06.09] Natsuzora (夏空; Summer Sky)
• [2010.09.22] Yotsuba Sagashi no Tabibito (四ツ葉さがしの旅人; A Traveler Looking for a Quatrefoil)
• [2011.01.19] Boku Kara Kimi e (僕から君へ; From Me to You)
• [2011.06.15] Aoi Shiori (青い栞; Blue Bookmark)
• [2011.09.07] Sayonara Frontier (さよならフロンティア; Goodbye Frontier)
• [2011.12.07] Asu e (明日へ; For Tomorrow)
• [2013.08.21] Circle Game (サークルゲーム)
• [2015.03.11] Koi no Jumyou (恋の寿命; Life of Love)
• [2015.06.10] Arashi no Ato de (嵐のあとで; After the Storm)
• [2015.12.09] Climber (クライマー)

Digital Singles

• [2014.02.12] Hellogoodbye
• [2015.01.17] Koi no Jumyou TV Ver. (恋の寿命; Life of Love)
• [2015.10.41] Climber TV Size (クライマー)
• [2023.04.15] Aoi Shiori - From THE FIRST TAKE with Kayano Ai (青い栞)
• [2023.04.28] Natsuzora - From THE FIRST TAKE (夏空)
• [2023.08.31] Circle Game (ANOHANA Ver.) (サークルゲーム)
• [2023.10.11] Aeta ne (あえたね)
• [2024.07.31] SPIN!
• [2024.09.11] Retry (リトライ)

Video Releases

• [2017.01.25] Galileo Galilei Last Live ~Sharin no Jiku~ at Nippon Budokan (Galileo Galilei Last Live 〜車輪の軸〜 at 日本武道館)

Compilations / Other

• [2008.11.26] Senkou Riot 2008 (#1 "Hello Goodbye")
• [2010.06.23] Okiku Furikabutte ~Natsu no Taikai Hen~ Original Soundtrack (#47 "Natsu Sora")
• [2012.05.23] Sayonara Ponytail - Sora mo Toberuhazu / Bianca / Koisuru Sports (Disc 2 #3 "Amai Kanshou (Galileo Galilei Remix)")
• [2012.11.07] Mobile Suit Gundam AGE THE BEST (#1 "Asu e")
• [2017.04.19] Haikyuu!! COMPLETE BEST (#7 "Climber")
• [2024.07.17] Kurokawa Yuji - "Natsu no Sakura" feat. Galileo Galilei

Publications

Books

• [2012.03] Galileo Galilei first artist book (シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント)

Band Scores

• [2010.07] Band Score Peace Natsuzora Song by Galileo Galilei (Band Score Piece) (バンドスコアピース 夏空 Song by Galileo Galilei (バンド・スコア・ピース))
• [2011.05] Sheet Music Galileo Galilei "Parade" (Band Score) (楽譜 Galileo Galilei 「パレード」 (バンドスコア))
• [2011.09] Aoi Shiori BAND SCORE (Band Piece Series) (青い栞 BAND SCORE (Band Piece Series))

Magazines

• [2012.01] MUSICA 2012 February Issue (Cover & Feature) (MUSICA (ムジカ) 2012年2月号)

Trivia

• The female backup vocalist heard in most of their songs is Chima.

External Links

• Official Website
• Official Blog
• Official Twitter
• Official Facebook
• Official Personal YouTube
• Oricon Profile