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| sakuraangel |
 Posted: Oct 11, 2009 8:31 pm |
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恋愛写真
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Location: Canada
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MEMBERS
Birth Name: Kiyoe Yoshioka (吉岡聖恵)
Nick Name(s): Yosshie, Kiyoe-chan and Kiyorasu
Date of Birth: February 29, 1984
Origins: Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Instrument(s): Vocals
Main roles in the band: Lead Vocals/has written some lyrics for the band's songs Birth Name: Hotaka Yamashita (山下穂尊)
Nick Name(s): Hotchi and Yama-chan
Date of Birth: August 27, 1982
Origins: Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture
Instrument(s): Guitar and Harmonica
Main roles in the band: Playing the Guitar and Harmonica/has written some lyrics and some melodies for the band's songs Birth Name: Yoshiki Mizuno (水野良樹)
Nick Name(s): Yotchan
Date of Birth: December 17, 1982
Origins: Ebina, Kanagawa Prefecture
Instrument(s): Guitar and Vocals
Main roles in the band: Playing the Guitar and supporting Vocals/leader of the band/has written some songs and some melodies Know As: Japanese soft rock/pop rock band
Record Label: cubit club (2003 - 2005)/EPIC Records (2006 - current)
Official Website
Official Blog
Sony Music Japan Profile Page
Wiki on Ikimonogakari
Discography
- work in progress (I'll edit this when I feel I have compiled everything properly, for now just refer to Wiki)
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Current/Upcoming Releases and Projects
Latest Single:
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1. YELL
2. Joyful (じょいふる)
3. YELL -instrumental-
4. Joyful -instrumental- (じょいふる)
Quote: Ikimonogakari will be releasing their 16th single on November 11th titled "Nakumonka" which will have a movie tie-in. "Orion" will be the B-side in the single (or at least one of the B-sides) |
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| Koda |
| Posted: Oct 11, 2009 10:02 pm |
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ロケット Sneaker
Joined: 27 Oct 2008
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Just thought I'd help out a little  It's about time Iki got their own thread! 
Is it just me, or is Hotaka Yamashita totally attractive?  
Indies discography:
Albums
1. [25/08/2003] 誠に僭越ながらファーストアルバムを拵えました… / Makoto ni Sen'etsu Nagara First Album wo Koshiraemashita... (Yeah, We Were Being Arrogant When We Were Making Our First Album...)
2. [28/08/2004] 七色こんにゃく / Shichishoku Konnyaku (Seven-Colored Konjac Jelly)
3. [25/05/2005] 人生すごろくだべ。/ Jinsei Sugoroku Dabe. (Life's Dice Game.)
Major label discography:
Albums
1. [07/03/2007] 桜咲く街物語 / Sakura Saku Machi Monogatari (The Story of a Town Where Cherry Blossoms Flower)
2. [13/02/2008] ライフアルバム / Life Album
3. [24/12/2008] My song Your song
Singles
1. [15/03/2006] SAKURA / Cherry Blossoms
2. [31/05/2006] HANABI / Fireworks
3. [18/10/2006] コイスルオトメ / Koisuru Otome (A Girl in Love)
4. [06/12/2006] 流星ミラクル / Ryuusei Miracle (Shooting Star Miracle)
5. [14/02/2007] うるわしきひと/青春のとびら / Uruwashiki Hito/Seishun no Tobira (Lovely Person/Door of Youth)
6. [08/08/2007] 夏空グラフィティ/青春ライン / Natsuzora Graffiti/Seishun Line (Summer Sky Graffiti/Youth Line)
7. [24/10/2007] 茜色の約束 / Akaneiro no Yakusoku (Dark Red Promise)
8. [30/01/2008] 花は桜 君は美し / Hana wa Sakura Kimi wa Utsukushi (Flowers are Cherry Blossoms and You are Beautiful)
9. [16/04/2008] 帰りたくなったよ / Kaeritaku Natta yo (I Felt Like Going Home)
10. [09/06/2008] ブルーバード / Bluebird
11. [15/10/2008] プラネタリウム / Planetarium
12. [03/12/2008] 気まぐれロマンティック / Kimagure Romantic (Capricious Romantic)
13. [27/05/2009] ふたり / Futari (Two People)
14. [15/06/2009] ホタルノヒカリ / Hotaru no Hikari (Firefly Light)
15. [23/09/2009] YELL/じょいふる / Yell/Joyful
16. [11/11/2009] なくもんか / Nakumonka (I Won't Cry) |
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| sakuraangel |
| Posted: Oct 12, 2009 12:57 am |
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恋愛写真
Joined: 10 Feb 2007
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Location: Canada
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^Thanks for the discography! You formatted it better than I would have. I probably won't edit the first post with the discography since your post is the second post.
One thing I did forget, you can here a preview of Orion here (approximately 3 minutes in):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWPIdk8VQxU
I like it, though I don't think it's anything special since it sounds somewhat similar to some of their recent songs. But I guess I like it because I like the melody and I can tolerate the pace of the song since I usually like slower songs.
I can't wait for their 4th album (whenever that comes out). Been listening to their 3rd album lately and so I anticipate their next album even more, especially since I like most of not all of their recent singles. Granted some of them sounded similar but Joyful was really good. Hopefully there will be a few more tracks in that direction on the album. |
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| Crystallas |
| Posted: Oct 12, 2009 4:40 am |
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ロケット Sneaker
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I love Ikimonogakari and they are one of my favorite bands  . I love their songs, I love their PV's, I love their covers, I love their's lyrics, I love everything about these guys (and girls ). Unfortunately the music from the "My Song, Your Song"-Era wasn't as good as the songs from their first album ("Sakura Saku Machi Monogatari" is still my favorite album from them ). But the last singles (especially "YELL / Joyful"  ) were very good, I can't wait for "Nakumonka" and their 4th album . |
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| sakuraangel |
| Posted: Oct 17, 2009 2:48 am |
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恋愛写真
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Location: Canada
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covers for Nakumonka are out!
CD Only
CD+DVD
I'll update the first post with pictures when there's a bigger res out.
Oooh and performance of Joyful on Music Station (can I just say I <3 the stage)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wppQ3eBzf0
I'll have to look for this ep on JPS.or when it airs on NHK where I live. |
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| Crystallas |
| Posted: Oct 17, 2009 6:28 am |
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ロケット Sneaker
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| aaaaaaw, I love the CD ONLY Cover . Kiyoe in a rabbit costume, this is the cutest thing ever ! |
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| sakuraangel |
| Posted: Oct 20, 2009 8:43 pm |
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恋愛写真
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Posts: 1413
Location: Canada
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larger resolutions of the covers and the promo picture
CD Only
CD+DVD
Promo picture
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| sakuraangel |
| Posted: Nov 02, 2009 9:25 pm |
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恋愛写真
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Posts: 1413
Location: Canada
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The PV for Nakumonka is out! Funny thing is I found out on my facebook feed LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr8Tfcqyq20
Wasn't expected a slow song from them for some reason. I'm still excited for this single because I can't wait for the full version of Orion to come out. |
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| Crystallas |
| Posted: Nov 10, 2009 12:04 pm |
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ロケット Sneaker
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I have to say that I love this single . "Nakumonka" is an amazing song with beautiful instrumentals, it reminds me of their previous winter'ish song "Planetarium" a lot . I enjoyed "Orion" as well, it's a lot more christmassy than "Nakumonka  .
I can't wait for their new album (Remember, the release date is the 23rd of December!), I'm sure it's a lot better than "My Song Your Song"  . |
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| sakuraangel |
| Posted: Nov 10, 2009 7:10 pm |
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恋愛写真
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I'm still trying to find confirmation on the release of the album. But I can't wait for it.
I have to listen to the single too. I've heard of both songs but haven't listened to the full versions for each. Well maybe the A-side since I've seen the PV. |
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| marcik11-12 |
| Posted: Nov 11, 2009 4:27 pm |
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さくらんぼ
Joined: 14 Jan 2008
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I really like Ikimonogakari ^^ My favourite song is Bluebird. I listen new single and I love this  ,,Nakumonka" it's amazing song. |
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| sakuraangel |
| Posted: Nov 14, 2009 3:26 pm |
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恋愛写真
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Location: Canada
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according to fan-net, the title of the upcoming album is "ハジマリノウタ" (Hajimari no Uta)
Song of Beginnings ?? |
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| Crystallas |
| Posted: Nov 16, 2009 7:27 am |
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ロケット Sneaker
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I'm not sure if I like the album title, it sounds a bit cheap  . I reminds me of their last album title "My Song Your Song", but oh well...
sakuraangel wrote: Song of Beginnings ??
Actually "Hajimari no Uta" means "The First Song"  . |
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