Masayuki Hiizumi (ヒイズミマサユ機, Hiizumi Masayuki, born February 12, 1978), also known by the name H Zett M (stylised as H ZETT M) is a Japanese keyboardist and producer. He became a member of jazz instrumental band Pe'z in 1999, and was a member of Ringo Sheena's band Tokyo Jihen between 2004 and 2005. In 2007, Hiizumi debuted as a solo musician with the name H Zett M.
Masayuki Hiizumi 樋泉昌之 | |
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.jpg) Masayuki Hiizumi performing with Pe'z in 2006. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | H Zett M, H Zetto M, HZM, HζM |
| Born | February 12, 1978 Kobe, Japan[1] |
| Origin | Japan |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, vocaloid, vocals |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | BMG Japan, Apart Records |
| Website | www |
Biography
editIn 2001, Pe'z debuted with their self-titled extended play Pe'z, followed by Hayato and Okokoroire also in 2001.[2] Their major debut release with Toshiba EMI, Akatsuki, was released in 2002.[3]
In 2003, Hiizumi joined musician Ringo Sheena as a tour musician for her 10 date Sugoroku Tour.[4] This tour band, Tokyo Jihen, debuted as a fully fledged musical act in 2004 with the single "Gunjō Biyori", which Hiizumi composed. The band's debut album Kyōiku was released in November 2004, also featuring his songs "Genjitsu ni Oite" and "Service", followed by the Dynamite tour in early 2005.[5] Hiizumi decided to leave the band after the tour to focus on his work with Pe'z, and announced this on July 1, 2005.[6][7]
In 2007, Hiizumi made his solo debut with the album 5+2=11. He also worked in the musical collaboration between Pe'z and folk singer Suzumoku, Pe'zmoku, and performed the Bleach ending theme song "Gallop".
Hiizumi collaborated with Pe'z members Masahiro Nirehara and Kou to create the jazz trio H Zettrio in 2013, and released the album Mitsuboshi on December 4, 2013. H Zettrio further collaborated with jazz singer-songwriter Roco to create the unit Chazz. The unit recorded the album Chazz: Smile Music Life, a collection of songs famous in children's music, performed in a jazz style with new lyrics.[8]
Names
editHiizumi uses a variety of stage names for different musical projects. JASRAC lists his name with the kanji 樋泉昌之 in the composition credits for his early works for Pe'z, but as a member of Pe'z he lists his name as ヒイズミマサユ機. As a member of Tokyo Jihen, he originally went under the name ヒーズミマサユ季 when the band performed Shiina Ringo's Sugoroku Tour, and as H Zetto M (H是都M) after the band's official debut.[4][6] For his solo debut, he used the name H Zett M. On Shiina Ringo's live film Ringo Haku '14: Toshionna no Gyakushū, he is credited as Hiizumimasayu-KI.
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN [9] | ||
| 5+2=11 | 34 | |
| Pianohead |
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50 |
| Mirai no Ongaku (未来の音楽, "Music of the Future") |
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213 |
| Mahōtsukai no Ongaku (魔法使いのおんがく, "The Music by Wizard") |
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274 |
Project albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN [9] | ||
| Kirakira Standard with PS60 (きらきら☆すたんだーどwith PS60) |
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189 |
| Kirakira Standard 2: Premium (ききらきら☆すたんだーど2 ～ぷれみあむ～) |
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| 3D-Piano Anime Theater! CD |
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124 |
| 4D-Piano Anime Theater! CD |
|
120 |
| H Zett M feat. Hatsune Miku (初音ミク) |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard Japan Hot 100 [10][A] | |||
| "Daikirai" (ダイキライ, "Hate") | 2008 | 29 | Pianohead |
Video albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN [9] | ||
| Pianoism in Osaka (ビアノイズ・イン・オオサカ) |
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61 |
| Hikimakuri Destroy (弾きまくりDESTROY) |
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230 |
| 'Piano Dokuenkai 2012' Ustream Document (「ピアノ独演会2012」♪Ustream document) |
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| Piano Dokuenkai: Natsu no Jin Tsuika Kōen 2012.8.23 @ Seijo Hall (ピアノ独演会-夏の陣-追加公演 2012.8.23@成城ホール) |
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Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "Profile" (in Japanese). World Apart. Archived from the original on June 6, 2002. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
- ^ "Biography 2001年" (in Japanese). World Apart. Archived from the original on July 24, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
- ^ "Biography 2002年" (in Japanese). World Apart. Archived from the original on July 24, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
- ^ a b 第18回 ─ 椎名林檎 実演ツアー 雙六エクスタシー＠渋谷公会堂 2003年8月24日（日） (in Japanese). Tower Records. September 4, 2003. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
- ^ 東京事変 全国ツアーが決定 (in Japanese). Vibe-Net. September 1, 2004. Archived from the original on July 24, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
- ^ a b 東京事変セカンドシーズン突入 (in Japanese). Universal. July 1, 2005. Archived from the original on June 18, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
- ^ 東京事変 オフィシャルインタビュー [Tokyo Jihen Official Interview] (in Japanese). Toshiba EMI. Archived from the original on November 25, 2005. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
- ^ "H ZETTRIO×ROCO、誰もが知る名曲を大胆ジャズカバー" (in Japanese). Natalie. March 28, 2014. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
- ^ a b c "H ZETT Mのリリース一覧" [A Look at H Zett M's Releases]. Oricon. December 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
- ^ "Hot 100｜JAPAN Charts｜Billboard JAPAN" (in Japanese). Billboard.
- ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100". Billboard Japan. February 25, 2008. Retrieved July 25, 2008.
