Ikimono-gakari
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| Ikimono-gakari いきものがかり | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Image:Flag of Japan.svg Atsugi and Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Genre(s) | Japanese rock Indie rock J-POP Alternative rock |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Label(s) | cubit club (2003~2005) EPIC Records (2006~current) |
| Website | Official site |
| Members | |
| Kiyoe Yoshioka (Vocals) Hotaka Yamashita (Guitar and Harmonica) Yoshiki Mizuno (Guitar and vocals) | |
Ikimono-gakari (いきものがかり?) is a Japanese rock band. They are part of Sony Music Japan's EPIC Records label.
The band was formed in Kanagawa Prefecture in February 1999 by Hotaka Yamashita and Yoshiki Mizuno, and was later joined by lead vocalist Kiyoe Yoshika in December the same year.
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[edit] Members
- Kiyoe Yoshioka (吉岡聖恵 Yoshioka Kiyoe?, born February 29 1984) is from Atsugi-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture. She is a graduate of Ebina High School and the Showa Academia Musicae Junior College. She is the band's lead vocalist, and has written lyrics to some of the band's songs. Her older brother was a classmate of both Hotaka and Yoshiki at high school. Her nicknames are Yosshie and Kiyoe-chan.
- Hotaka Yamashita (山下穂尊 Yamashita Hotaka?, born August 27 1982) is from Ebina-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture. He is a graduate of Atsugi High School and the Faculty of Social Sciences, Hosei University. He plays the guitar and harmonica, and has written lyrics and melodies to some of the band's songs. His nicknames are Hocchi and Yama-chan.
- Yoshiki Mizuno (水野良樹 Mizuno Yoshiki?, born December 17 1982) is from Ebina-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture. He is a graduate of Atsugi High School and the Faculty of Social Sciences, Hitotsubashi University. He is the leader of the band, and plays the guitar and vocals. He has also written lyrics and melodies to some of the band's songs. His nickname is Yocchan.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
| Release | Title | Serial number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | March 15 2006 | SAKURA
1. SAKURA 2. HOTTO MIRUKU (ホットミルク; Hot Milk) 3. Sotsugyou Shashin (卒業写真; Gradution Photo) 4. SAKURA -Instrumental- | ESCL-2803 |
| 2nd | May 31 2006 | HANABI
1. HANABI 2. Amai Nigai Jikan (甘い苦い時間; Sweet, Bitter Time) 3. Momen no HANKACHIIFU (木綿のハンカチーフ; Cotton Handkerchief) 4. HANABI -Instrumental- | ESCL-2823 |
| 3rd | October 18 2006 | Koi Suru Otome (コイスルオトメ?)
1. Koi Suru Otome (コイスルオトメ) 2. Nirin Hana (二輪花; Two Flowers) 3. GET CRAZY! -Aki mix version- (GET CRAZY! -秋 mix version-) 4. Koi Suru Otome -Instrumental- | ESCL-2885 |
| 4th | December 6 2006 | Ryuusei Miracle (流星ミラクル?)
1. Ryuusei MIRAKURU (流星ミラクル) 2. Yuki Yamanu Yoru Futari (雪やまぬ夜二人) 3. Kaze ni Fukarete (風に吹かれて; The Wind Blows) 4. Ryuusei MIRAKURU -Instrumental- | ESCL-2897 |
| 5th | February 14 2007 | Uruwashiki Hito / Seishun no Tobira (うるわしきひと / 青春のとびら?)
1. Uruwashiki Hito (うるわしきひと) 2. Seishun no Tobira (青春のとびら) 3. Haru Ichiban (春一番; First Spring) 4. Uruwashiki Hito -Instrumental- 5. Seishun no Tobira -Instrumental- | ESCL-2925 |
| 6th | August 8 2007 | Natsu Zora Graffiti / Seishun Line (夏空グラフィティ / 青春ライン?)
1. Natsu Zora GURAFITI (夏空グラフィティ; Summer Sky Graffiti) 2. Seishun RAIN (青春ライン; Youth Line) 3. Aoi Fune (蒼い舟; Blue Boat) 4. Natsu Zora GURAFITI -Instrumental- 5. Seishun RAIN -Instrumental- | ESCL-2975 |
| 7th | October 24 2007 | Akane Iro no Yakusoku (茜色の約束?)
1. Akane Iro no Yakusoku (茜色の約束; Crimson Coloured Promised) 2. Kokoro Hitotsu Aru ga Mama (心一つあるがまま) 3. Tsukiyo Koi Kaze (月夜恋風; Moon Night Wind of Love) 4. Akane Iro no Yakusoku -Instrumental- | ESCL-3012 |
| 8th | January 30 2008 | Hana wa Sakura Kimi wa Utsukushi (花は桜 君は美し?)
1. Hana wa Sakura Kimi wa Utsukushi (花は桜 君は美し; Flower is Cherry Blossom, You are Beautiful) 2. Kokoro Hitotsu Aru ga Mama (最後の放課後; Last After School) 3. Hana wa Sakura Kimi wa Utsukushi -Instrumental- | ESCL-3045 |
[edit] Albums
[edit] Indies albums
| Release | Title | Label | Serial number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | August 25 2003 | Makoto ni Senetsu Nagara First Album wo Koshiraemashita... (誠に僭越ながらファーストアルバムを拵えました・・・?) | cubit club | TSR-001 |
| 2nd | August 28 2004 | Shichishoku Konnyaku (七色こんにゃく?) | cubit club | QBIX-11 |
| 3rd | May 25 2005 | Jinsei Sugoroku Dabe. (人生すごろくだべ。?) | cubit club | QBIX-15 |
[edit] Major albums
| Release | Title | Serial number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | March 7 2007 | Sakura Saku Machi Monogatari (桜咲く街物語?)
1. SAKURA 2. KIRA★KIRA★TRAIN 3. HANABI 4. Kimi To Aruita Kisetsu (君と歩いた季節; Season I Walked With You) 5. Koi Suru Otome (コイスルオトメ; To Love A Girl) 6. Ryuusei MIRAKURU (流星ミラクル; Shooting Star Miracle) 7. Seishun no Tobira (青春のとびら; Door of Youth) 8. Hinageshi (ひなげし; Poppy) 9. HOTTO MIRUKU (ホットミルク; Hot Milk) 10. I Ro Ha Ni Ho He To (いろはにほへと) 11. Uruwashiki Hito (うるわしきひと; Lovely Person) 12. Natsu・Koi (夏・コイ; Summer Love) 13. Tayumu Koto Naki Nagare no Naka De (タユムコトナキナガレノナカデ; In A Ceaseless Flow) 14. SAKURA -acoustic version- | ESCL-2910 |
| 2nd | February 13 2008 | Life Album (ライフアルバム?) | ESCL-3046 |
[edit] Unreleased tracks
- Futari-no Ai-land (ふたりの愛ランド?) (Online sales was started on August 1st, 2006 by Sony Music Online Japan) - It is a cover version of a song by Yūko Ishikawa (石川優子 Ishikawa Yūko?) and CHAGE.
[edit] Compilations
- 14 Princess～PRINCESS PRINCESS CHILDREN～ (14プリンセス～PRINCESS PRINCESS CHILDREN～?) (released on March 8, 2006 on SME Records)
[edit] External links
- Official site
- Sony Music Online Japan: Ikimonogakaries:Ikimonogakari
hu:Ikimono-gakari ja:いきものがかり
