Fujifabric

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Fujifabric
Origin Yamanashi, Japan Flag of Japan
Genre(s) Alternative Rock, Power pop
Years active 2000–present
Label(s) SONG-CRUX (2001-2004)
Toshiba-EMI (2004-present)
Capitol Records
Website http://www.fujifabric.com
Members
Masahiko Shimura (Vocals, Guitar)
Soichiro Yamauchi (Guitar)
Daisuke Kanazawa (Keyboard)
Shinichi Kato (Bass)
Hiroshi Kido (Support Drums)
Former members
Kato Yuichi (Bass, 2000-2002)
Akira Hagiwara (Guitar, 2000-2002)
Tadokoro Sachiko (Keyboard, 2000-2002)
Takayuki Watanabe (Drums, 2000-2004)
Adachi Fusafumi (Drums, 2004-2006)

Fujifabric (フジファブリック Fujifaburıkku?) is a Japanese rock band formed in 2000. While their music can be mostly coined as alternative rock or power pop, their music usually consists of an eclectic mix of genres, including jazz, disco and progressive rock.

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[edit] History

While still in junior high school, friends Shimura Masahiko, Takayuki Watanabe and other classmates formed a cover band, under the name Fuji Fabric (富士ファブリック?). This was the name of a textile company in Yamanashi prefecture which Takayuki’s father owned. In 2000, after graduating from high school Shimura and Takayuki moved to Tokyo, enlisted keyboardist Tadokoro Sachiko, bassist Kato Yuichi and guitarist Akira Hagiwara, and changed the band name to Fujifabric (フジファブリック?).

They had their first performance at the live house/club Eggsite (now known as shibuya eggman) in Shibuya in October 2001.[1] From their success within the live houses they were signed to the independent label, SONG-CRUX. Two months before their release of their first mini-album, A la Carte guitarist Akira Hagiwara and bassist Yuichi Kato left the band and in December 2002 keyboardist Tadokoro Sachiko also resigned, leaving Shimura and Takayuki. To replace the losses, in January 2003 Daisuke Kanazawa , and Shinichi Kato were recruited into the band and in June 2003 the band releases their second mini-album A la Mode.[2]

With their rising success they soon caught the attention of several major record labels that began a bidding war over the band; finally in 2004 they signed with Toshiba-EMI. Also in 2004 Soichiro Yamauchi was brought into the band as lead guitarist. In January 2004 original founding member Takayuki Watanabe left the band due to creative differences,[1] consequently Adachi Fusafumi joined the band and took over as drummer. In February 2004 Fujifabric released the EP A la Molto, their first release upon signing with Toshiba-EMI. Three singles soon followed the release and in November 2004 the band released their first full studio album, Fujifabric which peaked at #17 on Japans Oricon Chart and sold 10,843 units in its first week.[3][4]

In 2005 the band released three more singles including the popular Ginga and Akaneiro no Yuuhi, which featured the song Shinkirou which was used as the ending theme in the film Scrap Heaven. In November 2005 Fujifabric released their second full album FAB FOX which went on to peak to #8 and sell 13,152 units in its first week.[4] After two years without any new releases Fujifabric released the single Aoi Tori which peaked at #9 on the Oricon Chart, and was featured as the ending theme in the film Nightmare Detective. Fujifabric's 2007 single Surfer King, featured Masahiko Kitahara, Nargo, and Gamo of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, and marked Fujifabric's first collaboration.

[edit] Members

Masahiko Shimura (志村正彦 Shimura Masahiko?, born July 10, 1980 in Yamanashi, Japan) is the only original member of Fujifabric, he is the lyricist, lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the group.

Daisuke Kanazawa (金澤ダイスケ Kanazawa Daisuke?, born February 9, 1980 in Ibaraki, Japan) joined the band in January 2003, replacing the former keyboardist.

Shinichi Kato (加藤慎一 Kato Shinichi?, born August 2, 1980 in Ishikawa, Japan) joined the band at the same time as Kanazawa, in January 2003. He is the bassist of the band.

Soichiro Yamauchi (山内総一郎 Yamauchi Soichiro?, born October 25, 1981 in Osaka, Japan) joined Fujifabric in January 2004 as lead guitarist.

[edit] Discography

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[edit] Singles

[edit] DVDs

  • [2006.02.22] Fab Clips
  • [2006.07.12] Live at Hibiya Yaon

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Smith, D. Keikaku: Fujifabric Retrieved August 24, 2007
  2. ^ ping OOPS! Music Community: フジファブリック Retrieved August 24, 2007
  3. ^ オリコンアルバムチャートを読む (2004.11.22) Retrieved August 24, 2007
  4. ^ a b １１/８付デイリーチャートチェック. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.

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