L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel Biography

L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel was formed in February 1991 with bassist tetsu as well as leader, Hide (now known as hyde) on vocals, on guitar and Hiro Pero on drums. The name L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel, which if translated literally means a curve / arc in the sky, chosen by tetsu based on a movie he watched.

In 1992, ken, tetsu childhood friends out of college to join the band on guitar replacing Hiro. In December the same year yag Pero exit. tetsu then invited Sakura to join after seeing his game, he walaupu not know him well. After seeing the game L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel, Sakura decided to join the band in 1993. Dune is also their first album was released in the year, which became number one on the Oricon Indies chart and steal the show labels - major labels.

In 1994, L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel signed a contract with the division Ki / oon from Sony and released their second album, Tierra. Heavenly later released in 1995, and 1996 was marked with the release of True, the first release sold millions of copies of the band.

In early 1997 when the band was at the height of his success Sakura was arrested for heroin possession. He then officially left the band on October 4. When news of Sakura's arrest spread to the public, the CD - CD L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel is derived from the rack - CD rack. And the song The Fourth Avenue Café that was previously used as the soundtrack to the anime Rurouni Kenshin immediately replaced. Although this is a low point in the history of the band, and the release of The Fourth Avenue Cafe was postponed, the album True remained in the charts for two years.

For several months the band has been in a situation that is uncertain to recover from the shocks caused by drugs scandals Sakura. L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel's a fun and entertaining themselves by forming The Zombies, a band who cover their own songs and songs - songs from Marilyn Manson and Nirvana.

They officially returned to the Reincarnation '97 Live concert held at the Tokyo Dome. With an audience of 56.000 people, the first tickets are still not yet reached a record unsurpassed until now, which sold out in just four minutes. The concert was also the first time yukihiro (ex-Die in Cries, ex-Zi: Kill) appeared as a new drummer in this band. Although their first single release after release of Sakura, Niji just write his name as a support member. Shortly after this release yukihiro was appointed as an official member.

Their next album, HEART came out in 1998. And in 1999 ark and ray was released at the same time, which also became the first Japanese albums were released simultaneously in Japan and also in the country - other Asian countries. Each - each album sold more than 2 million copies and perched on the first and second ranking Oricon charts.

REAL in 2000, which became their last original album prior to vacuum and working on solo projects - each, was released. Their last song, Spirit dreams inside used as the ending theme movie Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within.

During his long pauses, hyde released two solo albums and starred in the movie Moon Child with Gackt, as well as playing the role of Adam in Kagen no Tsuki. While ken formed Sons of All Pussys with Sakura. Meanwhile tetsu transformed into TETSU69, and yukihiro became vocalist for acid android. They lag period also marked by the release clicked Singles Best 13, which contains twelve favorite songs the fans choice, and the Anemone, the only song they created all the time.

After the vacuum for three years with speculation about a possible breakup of the band, L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel surprised their fans by announcing a series of seven concerts titled Shibuya Seven Days, which followed the release of their new single. Being ranked in the top of the charts and was used as the opening theme animation Fullmetal Alchemist, READY STEADY GO sold in February 2004. Following the release of the next single, L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel later released the album that much-awaited, SMILE, on 31 March.

Previously, during Sakura is still a member of this band, they could make some songs under the name D'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel. However, with the release of a new single, shown also P'UNK ~ EN ~ CIEL. With members - members are members of L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel is changing position, and then re-recorded songs - old songs L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel. They even continued to re-record almost all singles - their new single.

Dated 31 July 2004 L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel attend as a guest star in front of 12,000 spectators at the event yag Otakon anime convention held in Baltimore, Maryland. This is the band's first appearance in the USA. Seeing the overwhelming response from the fans, Tofu Records, Sony Music Japan label in the United States signed a contract with the band in May 2005 and released a DVD for their live debut in North America.

Following the release of several singles and a new album, AWAKE in 2005, the band then toured Japan before embarking on a tour ASIA LIVE 2005, which brought the band to Seoul in Korea and Shanghai in China. Sebelu back to Tokyo for two main show.

After closing their tour, the band members' attention again focused on activities - their solo activities. tetsu recorded several singles and an album with Creature Creature. And released a single of his own. While yukihiro back on acid android and released a single. Then he and his accompanying MUCC acid android in two appointment in Shanghai. hyde composed the song Glamorous Sky for the film adaptation of the manga NANA and sung by Mika Nakashima. He also released two singles and another album titled FAITH, who took him in a long tour in Japan and performed in California. Finally in the vacuum of this band, ken released a solo single, Speed.

25 and 26 September 2006 L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel hold two performances to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the band. Entitled L'Anniversarry, the appointment took place at the Tokyo Dome with the set list is partly determined by fans via an online poll.

After celebrating their success for 15 years together, L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel has released a few singles and following the other in months - months ahead of time. The band is currently touring in the summer and well prepared - ready to release a new album and two DVDs before the end of this year.

After proving their ability to continue to survive, L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel could dbilang is a band that still will continue to work in the world of Japanese rock music in a long time. Bringing a message of love, peace and a world where all people can live together without strife, music L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel is able to bypass the limits of music and language. And successfully marked and left a positive impression on the listeners around the world. The fans have been and will continue to wait for work - further work of this legendary group

Tsukune Recipe

Ingredients :

1 lb (450g) ground chicken (a minced combination of chicken parts such as thigh, breast, neck, and gizzards will produce richer flavor)

1/2 small onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp minced yuzu citrus peel or lemon peel

1 tsp or more salt

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and knead thoroughly for several minutes. If the mixture is too sticky and soft, put in refrigerator to let firm. Shape into 8 balls.

Using 2 bamboo skewers, with 1/8 inch (3mm) space between them, spread the mixture lengthwise along the skewers. Sprinkle with salt. Grill, flipping once, until the surface is lightly golden and the chicken is cooked through, for 15 minutes.

Alternatively, cook in a toaster oven without skewers: flatten the ground chicken balls into ovals, lay on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake until the chicken is cooked through.

Alice Nine Profile

Alice nine was formed in April 2004 with the same personnel as now, namely Shou (ex Givuss) on vocals, Tora (ex Givuss) and Hiroto (ex BAQUEPIA) on guitar, Saga (ex Visage) on bass and Nao (ex Fatima) on drums. Soon after formed the band held their first live at the Ikebukuro Cyber ​​and continued to appear everywhere, including in the event "PS Company present: Arrival Tribal Vol. 81 ".

The next month they released their first maxi-single Namae wa madanai, limited 1000 copies and directly discharged during the pre-order thanks to the fans of the band - their previous bands as well as the masses who are interested after seeing their previous performances. They then issued a second printing of Namae wa madanai in August of 3000 copies is limited, which also sold out. During this time they held a two-man touring with other indie band Ayabie. The peak of this tour was held at Shibuya O-East with sold out tickets sold.

In September the band that is still fairly recently joined the PS Company (the label of the group - a group like The GazettE, Kaggra, and Miyavi) and shortly thereafter released their first mini album. Just like alice nine previous release, the mini album is also sold limited and managed to reach the third position Oricon Indies chart. They also toured their second two-man. This time they took Karen. The tour is bigger than their previous tour with Ayabie when. The tour this time to bring them to all corners of Japan to show more. They continue to play until the end of the year. Closing the first year they played at the event held at Holiday Shinjuku.

Alice nine, kicked off 2005 by holding their first one-man at the Liquid Room-Ebisu. They also participated in a number of other events throughout February and March, including a live on Valentine's Day, which took place at Electric Lady Land. In the next three months they released three more singles. Then the band spent the month of April by playing as the opening band Kaggra - bands that are in the same label with them - during their 2005 tour. In June, they held a two-man tour with Ayabie again. This time is much longer than their previous tour, taking both the band around Japan.

In July alice nine who had just finished a tour with Ayabie driving a tour bus returning them to participate in the "PS Company presents: Tribal Arivall Tour 2005" with Kra and bis, both PS Company artists at the time. The band also released their second mini-album, titled ALICE IN WONDEЯLAND date of July 27th to please their fans. After a grueling summer band took a break in August and September. They only appear once and held several in-store events. When the air was colder, alice nine instead re-heated. Performing at Shibuya O-West with Duel Jewel and Soroban in October before it was released-he repeated the CD - their previous CD. When December came, alice nine took part in "Peace & Smile Carnival Tour" organized by PS Company, as the label of artists - artists who performed at the event. In this month also opened their fan club.

Alice nine in 2006 to open the year with the release of their first live DVD titled ALICE IN FILM WONDEЯLAND and continued with the release of three new single. One of these singles featured in an animated series. The following month they held a short one-man tour to celebrate the opening of their new fan club, which brought the band to Osaka, Nagoya, and then back to Shibuya. In April alice nine released their first album, Zekkeishoku. In summer alice nine took a break but the fans are not left long to release their second DVD, NUMBER SIX. This time it contains a short film written by the guitarist Tora along with a music video footage and some behind-the-scenes. In October they released the single which was only sold on the internet, the Blue Planet. The single was only accessible by using a Japanese credit card. They then ended the year by playing at various events, including Beat Shuffle celebration held on December 30.

Band in a step in 2007 with a number of new releases, including a DVD, new single, and photobook. Perhaps the most outstanding news for the international fans they were when they participated in the event "Jrock Revolution" which was held in Los Angeles, California. After taking part in a multiband event held in late May, they re-released a new single in June with the title WHITE PRAYER.

This Alice Nine Member Grup

Shou (Vocalist)

favorite music : LUNASEA、KORN、Atari Teenage Riot、MUSE

blood type: O

Birth date : Jul.5th

height : 177cm

weight : 58kg

foot size : actual size is 26 but usually wear 27.

fragrance : BVLGARI black

my　phrase : WAKARUYoo (I feel that.)

Hobby : TV Game

strong point : long part

weak point : short part

something will never give up on. : sleeping hours

my boom : going to take a walk

Hiroto (Guitar)

favorite music : post rock, something HOT

blood type: O

Birth date : May4th

height : 166cm

weight : 51Kg

foot size : 26cm

fragrance : None

my　phrase : IKERUDARO (Can you GO!?)

Hobby : go around to see the sight in Japan, photoes

strong point : never lie. easily get hot.

weak point : never lie. easily get hot.

something will never give up on. : my belief and Guiter.

my boom : skateboard ,collecting shoes

Toraa (Guitar)

favorite brand store : GUCCI

favorite music : korn

blood type: O

Birth date : Sep.17th

height : 182cm

weight : 70kg

foot size : 26cm

fragrance : Burberry

my　phrase : MENDOKUSeeI (means bothersome..)

Hobby : skateboard/BMX

strong point : its secret

weak point : its secret

something will never give up on. : my beliefs

my boom : cho-shu-koriki

Saga (Bass)

favorite music : UNDERWORLD/and the music with a hot

blood type: AB

Birth date : Jun.24th

height : 175cm

weight : 55kg

foot size : 27.0cm

fragrance : DOLCE&GABBANA

my phrase : OKUSAN!(Maam !)

Hobby : walk with a dog.

strong point : bearable on pain. very patient.

weak point : my weirdness

something will never give up on. : something I proud of.

my boom : clothing

Nao (Drum)

favorite music : alternative music

blood type: A

Birth date : Jul.31st

height : 170cm

weight : 53Kg

foot size : 26.0cm

fragrance : BVLGARI BLACK、BVLGARI BLUE

my phrase : wa-ka-ru-(I know, understand)

Hobby : HIKIKOMORI

strong point : my strong point could be my weak pointﾉ

weak point : and those my weak points could be my strong pointsﾉ

something will never give up on. : my　time in HIKIKOMORI

my boom : Onii-kei　（mature looking)

Ok thats a little story about Alice Nine happy reading all ....

Bosouzoku (Japanese Motorcycle Gang)

Motorcycle gangs or gang cars in Japan known as bousouzoku (those who had fled after committing violence) Bousozoku first appeared in Japan in 1950 when the automotive industry was first introduced to the public

At that time the motorcycle gang called Kaminari-zoku (The Lightning Group )

Bousozoku term is now more geared to those who want to modify the motor / Japanese car to car / American style that will be used as racing vehicles such as removing the exhaust in order to select kendaraanya noisy and so on. biker gangs / cars that members generally consist of children aged under 20 years (age of consent in Japan),

Bousouzoku term also goes to people driving by speeding, reckless and may violate such .people called Maru-So its existence is quite disturbing residents, especially the police in Japan because most members are former criminals who were recruited by yakuza.The term Bousouzoku also to people with speeding and careless driving.

The person is called Maru-So its existence is quite disturbing residents, especially the police in Japan because most members are former criminals who were recruited by yakuza

When in action on the road (approximately 8 pm) bosouzoku voice shouted noisy vehicles accompanied the imperial Japanese flag waving threw liquor bottles at them sometimes bring a sharp weapon. members are often seen wearing a mask or cover so that no one recognizes their faces of course ...

Bousouzoku forming clubs spread throughout Japan and among many member a female and the motorcycle gang (called ladies) They can be recognized easily from makeup stylist and a modified motor.make no mistake the members of these women also joined the race you know

In Bousouzoku jaran any member over the age of 20 years because of the above that age are considered childish but also categorized as a criminal offender who shall in considering the age they already understand the law ...

so thats all discussion of the motorcycle gang / car in Japan ....

Aqua Timez Band Profile

Aqua Timez is a Japanese musical group formed in 2003. They consist of four men and one woman. The name derives from the name Aqua Timez Timez magazines they read. While Aqua says they add in a hurry because the group they should have a name.

Aqua Timez is under the label EPIC Records Japan (Sony Music Entertainment).On August 24, 2005 they released a mini album Ippai Sora ni Inori Kanaderu with indie label. Mini album with major label, Nana Iro no Rakugaki released 5 April 2006.

Aqua Timez members:

Futoshi: Vocal

Born in the city of Gifu, May 10, 1980, high school graduates Gifu prefecture Nagara.

Daisuke: guitar

Born in Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture, 12 April 1977, a graduate of Chuo University

Real name: Daisuke Hasegawa

OKP-STAR: Bass

Born in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, March 25, 1977, graduated from the University of Asia

Mayuko: Keyboard, Piano

Born in Toyama, Toyama Prefecture, 18 September 1977, a graduate of Chuo University

TASSHI: Drum

Born in the city of Kochi, Kochi Prefecture, August 21, 1978, Tosa high school graduates

Real name: Tomoyuki Tashima

Ebis: backing vocals

Born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, 12 November 1978

Real name: Miho Ebisu

Mayumi Fujita: backing vocals

former members of the Aqua Timez

Abiko (drums)

Birth of Kumano, Mie Prefecture, out of the Aqua Timez after the release of "Nana Iro no Rakugaki"

Aqua Timez Story

Aqua Timez founded in 2003 by vocalist and bassist Futoshi OKP-Star. They are assisted keyboard player and guitar player Daisuke Mayuko as supporting musicians. Both were then used as a permanent member. In Chance's band contest! held Shinseido, they successively won twice, 2003 and 2004. They recorded their own album Hateni Tomoru Kanashimi no Hikari, and held a show at the edges of the street in Tokyo, as in Kichijoji and Shibuya.

Album Ippai Sora ni Inori Kanaderu released August 24, 2005 with the indie label Megaforce Corporation. One song, "Tōshindai no Love Song" into the list of songs that are frequently asked by Usen cable radio listeners

In January 2006, the song "Sora ni Ippai Kanaderu Inori" entered the top 10 to top the Oricon charts ranks number one on February 20, 2006. Still in July the same year, the song "Ketsui no Asa ni" used as the theme song for the anime film Brave Story, and drummer Tasshi accepted as an official member. In August, they did a concert tour in seven major cities of Japan. The second single, "Mon Koete no Yoru o" which was released 22 November 2006 made Bleach movie theme song. They ended in 2006 with the release of their debut album Kaze o Atsumete (December 6, 2006). On New Year's Eve, they appeared on NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen rendition of "Ketsui no Asa ni".

4th single, "alones" which was released August 1, 2007 be used as the opening song on the TV Tokyo anime Bleach. After that began August 4, 2007, they performed the "Big Bang" tour '07 which was canceled after experiencing inflammation of the vocal cords Futoshi akut.Singel to-5, "Chiisana Tenohira" is used as the theme song drama serial Joshideka! starring Yukie Nakama and Pinko Izumi on TBS television.

From March 15 until May 30, Aqua Timez concert tour "tour 2008 evergreen" that lasted as much as 17 times the performance. 6th single released May 8, 2008, "Niji" is used as a serial drama Gokusen song. While the singles to-7, "Natsu no Kakera" is used as the theme song Hurray Hurray Shojo movie, starring Yui Aragaki.