HALMENS

HALMENS (1981)

HALMENS (ハルメンズ; or Halmens) was a Japanese avent garde band that joined together in 1980. Their music is inspired by the new wave and art pop movement. They became well known for having Togawa Jun as their backup vocalist in some songs. They broke up only after almost three years together in December 1982, Higae Takao and Senzui Toshirou went on to join Togawa in YAPOOS and Ueno Koji continued on in GUERNICA also with Togawa. Although they have officially disbanded they still get together and play live for their fans occasionally.

Members

• Saeki Kenzo (佐伯健三; Vocals)
• Higae Takao (比賀江隆男; Guitar and and Synthesizer)
• Ishihara Tomohiro (石原智広; Bass)
• Ueno Koji (上野耕路; Composer, Pianist and Violins)
• Senzui Toshirou (泉水敏郎; Drums, Backup Vocals)
• Togawa Jun (戸川純; Guest Vocal)

Discography

Albums

• [1980.10.21] Halmens no Kindai Taiso (改造への躍動; Dynamism to the Remodeling)
• [1981.07.21] Halmens no 20 Seiki (ハルメンズの20世紀; 20th Century Halmens)

Best Albums

• [1984.06.21] Halmens Deluxe (ハルメンズ)

Single

• [1981.09.21] Masked Party (マスクト・パーティー)

Tribute Albums

• [2010.10.20] Hatsune Miku sings Halmens (初音ミクsingsハルメンズ)
• [2010.10.20] 21seiki-san sings Halmens (21世紀さんsingsハルメンズ)

External Links

• Official Website
• Oricon Profile