doa (Japanese band)
| doa | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Rock, Pop, Folk rock, Hard rock, Country rock |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels |
Tent House (2004) Giza Studio (2005-) |
| Website | Official Website |
| Members |
Daiki Yoshimoto Akihito Tokunaga Shinichiro Ohta |
doa (read as "do-a") is a Japanese rock band under the Giza Studio label. The band is named after a single letter of each of the members' names: Daiki Yoshimoto, Shinichiro Ohta, and Akihito Tokunaga.[1][2]
Biography
- In 2004, the band has debut with mini album "Deadstock" under indies label Tent House
- In 2005 they've joined to major label Giza Studio owned by distribution company Being Inc. and since then regularly release studio albums and singles
- In 2010, they've participated in Christmas cover album "Christmas Non-Stop Carol" along with other Giza and Tent House artists.[3]
- In 2011 they did their first hole live tour doa LIVE “open_door” 2011 Spring and during the event released non-paid digital single We are one[4]
- In years 2012-2016, during their live performances they sold charity goods in order to donate for victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake with total financial support of more than one million yen.[5]
- In 2017, after thirteen years of their debut, they've released their first Live DVD doa 12th Winter Live“open_door”2016.[6][7]
Members
- Daiki Yoshimoto (吉本 大樹 Yoshimoto Daiki) - vocals, lyricist
- Shinichiro Ohta (大田 紳一郎 Ōta Shin'ichirō) - guitar, vocals,composer,lyricist
- Akihito Tokunaga (徳永 暁人 Tokunaga Akihito) - bass guitar, vocals, composer, lyricist, arranger
Discography
So far they've released 23 singles, 8 digital singles, 10 albums, 1 best of, 1 indies album and 1 live DVD.[8]
Albums
| Release Day | Title | Peak | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2005/2/9 | open_d | 50 |
| 2nd | 2005/11/23 | CANDLE | 59 |
| 3rd | 2007/09/26 | 3 | 30 |
| 4th | 2008/11/29 | Prime Garden | 31 |
| 5th | 2009/08/12 | FRONTIER | 32 |
| 6th | 2010/08/11 | THIS IS LIFE | 56 |
| 7th | 2013/01/23 | RIDE ON | 63 |
| 8th | 2014/01/22 | WANTED | 45 |
| 9th | 2015/01/28 | FLY HIGH | 69 |
| 10th | 2016/01/27 | FREEDOM×FREEDOM(album) | 63 |
Singles
| Release Day | Title | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2004/07/14 | "Hi no Tori no Yō ni" (火ノ鳥のように) | 46 |
| 2nd | 2004/09/15 | "Shiro no Jumon" (白の呪文) | 34 |
| 3rd | 2004/11/24 | "Eiyū (英雄) | 49 |
| 4th | 2005/04/27 | "Aoi Kajitsu" (青い果実) | 47 |
| 5th | 2005/08/17 | "Kimi Dake ni Kizuite Hoshii" (君だけに気づいてほしい) | 57 |
| 6th | 2005/11/2 | "Candle" (キャンドル) | 49 |
| 7th | 2006/08/23 | "Zero no Kimochi" (ゼロの気持ち) | 48 |
| 8th | 2006/12/6 | "Kokoro no Rhythm Tobichiru Butterfly" (心のリズム飛び散るバタフライ) | 38 |
| 9th | 2007/03/7 | "Harukaze" (はるかぜ) | 29 |
| 10th | 2008/04/2 | "Glass no Highway" (ガラスのハイウェイ Gurasu no Haiwei) | 14 |
| 11th | 2008/07/16 | "Southern Lights" (サザンライツ Sazan Raitsu) | 21 |
| 12th | 2008/10/22 | I wish | 39 |
| 13th | 2009/01/28 | "365 no Diamond" (365のダイヤモンド) | 36 |
| 14th | 2010/03/17 | "Tabidachi no Uta" (旅立ちの歌) | 26 |
| 15th | 2011/03/16 | Now and Forever | 52 |
Digital Singles
| Release Day | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2011/05/25 | We are one |
| 2nd | 2012/06/20 | "Sugar Train" (シュガー トレイン) |
| 3rd | 2012/09/12 | "Mawari Michi" (まわり道) |
| 4th | 2013/05/22 | Something |
| 5th | 2013/07/24 | "Conbini Madonna" (コンビニマドンナ) |
| 6th | 2013/10/9 | "Dare yori mo Chikaku ni Iru no ni" (誰よりも近くにいるのに) |
| 7th | 2014/10/8 | SMILE |
| 8th | 2015/11/25 | FREEDOMxFREEDOM(single) |
Best Album
| Release Day | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2014/06/25 | doa BEST ALBUM "open_door" 2004-2014 |
Indies Album
| Release Day | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2004/06/16 | deadstock |
See also
References
- ↑ "doa Profile". Doa Official Website.
- ↑ "doa Profile". Neo Generation.
- ↑ "Christmas Non-Stop Carol (Jingle Bells/doa)". Christmas Non-Stop Carol Official Website.
- ↑ "doa、C.C.Lemonホールライブに向け新曲無料配信開始". Natalie Inc.
- ↑ "東日本大震災における収益金寄付につきまして". doa official website.
- ↑ "doa、初のライブDVDにデビュー曲からライブ初披露ナンバーまで全19曲収録". Natalie Inc.
- ↑ "doa 初のライブDVDトレーラー公開＋大田ソロ公演決定". Barks.jp.
- ↑ "doa Profile". Doa Official Website.
External links
- doa official Web site (in Japanese)
- doa official blog (in Japanese)
- Hiroki Yoshimoto official site (in Japanese)
- Official Facebook page
- Official Twitter page
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