Kagrra, (神樂, Kagura) was a Japanese visual kei folk rock band. They were originally signed to the now defunct Key Party Records under the name "Crow". The group changed its name when they signed to PS Company in 2000.[1]
Kagrra, | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Crow |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1998–2011 |
| Labels | PS Company, Columbia, King, CLJ (EU) |
| Past members | Isshi Akiya Shin Nao Izumi |
History
editThe band's major debut was in 2004 with the single "Urei".[2][3] Kagrra,'s concept is "Neo Japanesque". Their lyrics were in the style of Heian era poetry, their costumes frequently incorporated traditional Japanese clothing styles, and traditional Japanese instruments and drum rhythms were used in some of their songs. On November 10, 2010, it was announced that Kagrra, would be disbanding after ten years together. As a final request, the members asked that fans refer to it as a "demise" rather than a disbandment. The band released one last CD and held a final tour. The CD, entitled Hyakki Kenran, was released on February 2, 2011. Their final tour began on February 13, 2011 and ended on March 3, 2011 at the Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall in Tokyo.[4][5]
On July 25, 2011, it was announced that vocalist Isshi died in his home on July 18, 2011. He was 32 years old.[6]
Members
editDiscography
editDemo tapes
edit| Title | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Hyakuyae (百夜絵) | July 13, 1999 | Key Party Records |
| Kotodama (恋綴魂) | June 21, 2000 | PS Company |
Albums and EPs
edit| Title | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Nue (鵺; Chimera) | December 1, 2000 | PS Company |
| Sakura (桜; Cherry Blossom) | March 3, 2001 | PS Company |
| Irodori (彩; Color) | October 3, 2001 | PS Company |
| Kirameki (煌) | May 1, 2002 | PS Company |
| Gozen | December 11, 2002 | PS Company |
| Ouka Ranman (桜花爛漫) | September 24, 2003 | PS Company |
| Miyako (京; Capital) | March 3, 2004 | Columbia |
| San (燦) | July 20, 2005 | Columbia |
| Shizuku (雫; Drop) | February 14, 2007 | Columbia |
| Core | January 9, 2008 | King Records / Europe: CLJ Records |
| Shu (珠; Jewel) | April 1, 2009 | King Records / Europe: CLJ Records |
| Hyakki Kenran (百鬼絢爛) | February 2, 2011 | Peace&Smile Music / Europe: CLJ Records |
| Kagrra Indies Best 2000-2003 | June 29, 2011 | PS Company |
Singles
edit| Title | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Genwaku no Joukei (幻惑の情景) | April 27, 2001 | PS Company |
| Memai (眩暈) | May 26, 2001 | PS Company |
| Kamiuta (神謌) | June 29, 2001 | PS Company |
| Tsurezure Naru Mama Ni... (徒然なるままに、、、) | July 27, 2001 | PS Company |
| Yume Izuru Chi (夢イズル地) | April 3, 2002 | PS Company |
| Iroha Ni Hoheto (いろはにほへと) | May 5, 2002 | PS Company |
| Kakashi (案山子) | May 5, 2002 | PS Company |
| Sakura Mai Chiru Ano Oka De (桜舞い散るあの丘で) | October 4, 2002 | PS Company |
| Kotodama (恋綴魂) | October 4, 2002 | PS Company |
| Haru Urara (春麗ら) | May 28, 2003 | PS Company |
| Yotogi Banashi (夜伽噺) | July 30, 2003 | PS Company |
| Urei (愁) | January 1, 2004 | Columbia |
| Rin (凛) | July 21, 2004 | Columbia |
| Omou (憶) | October 27, 2004 | Columbia |
| Sarasouju no Komoriuta (沙羅双樹の子護唄) | February 2, 2005 | Columbia |
| Gen'ei no Katachi (幻影の貌) | February 2, 2005 | Columbia |
| Chikai no Tsuki (誓ノ月) | February 1, 2006 | Columbia |
| Utakata (うたかた) * | November 22, 2006 | Columbia |
| Uzu (渦) | September 10, 2008 | King Records |
| Shiki (四季) | October 21, 2009 | King Records |
| Tsuki ni Murakumo Hana ni Ame (月に斑雲 紫陽花に雨) | June 16, 2010 | Peace&Smile Music |
| Shiroi Uso (白ゐ嘘) | August 11, 2010 | Peace&Smile Music |
* #21 Oricon Weekly Charts, December 4, 2006[7]
Videography
edit| Title | Release date | Label | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kagura-fuu Unroku (神楽風雲録) | March 3, 2002 | PS Company | VHS |
| Yume Izuru Chi (夢イズル地) | June 16, 2002 | PS Company | VHS |
| Hisai (秘祭) | November 19, 2003 | PS Company | DVD |
| Kaika Sengen Ouka Ranman (～開花宣言～「桜花爛漫」) | April 7, 2004 | PS Company | DVD |
| Miyako Inishie no Tobira ga Ima (京～古の扉が今、、、～) | July 21, 2004 | Columbia | DVD |
| Sara Natsukashi no Rakuen (沙羅～懐かしの楽園～) | August 3, 2005 | Columbia | DVD |
| Unsanmusyo (雲燦霧消) | November 30, 2005 | Columbia | DVD |
| Kiseki~ni (鬼跡～弐) | September 27, 2006 | Columbia | DVD |
| Shuen - Sakura Maichiru Ano Oka de... (終焉～桜舞い散るあの丘で～) | March 3, 2011 | PS Company | DVD |
References
edit- ^ a b allmusic retrieved on 2.22.2009
- ^ Barks Kagrra, Biography retrieved Apr 3, 2010
- ^ Cdjournal.com Kagrra, Artist Profile retrieved Apr 3, 2010
- ^ Kagrra, Announces Their DEMISE (SHU EN) musicJAPANplus retrieved on Nov. 11, 2010
- ^ "Kagrra, - Biography". www.musicjapanplus.jp. Retrieved 2019-10-20.
- ^ Former Kagrra, Vocalist Isshi Passes Away jame-world retrieved August 28, 2011
- ^ "Oricon single charts positions". oricon.co.jp (in Japanese).