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Kicell |
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Tsujimura Takefumi
Tsujimura Tomoharu |
vocals, guitar, keyboard, programming
vocals, bass, musical saw |
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Since their creation seven years ago, Kicell has been one of the most gentle yet sophisticated pop rock bands to come out of Japan. Formed by brothers Tsujimura Takefumi and Tsujimura Tomoharu in 1999, Kicell originated in Kyoto within the same music circle as Quruli. Soon after releasing their mini-album Nijimutaiyou and single Horohoro, on an indie label, Kicell received interest in 2001 from Speedstar Records, which was also the label home to their friends in Quruli.
The brothers' sound has been consistent since their first mini-album. Older brother Tsujimura Takefumi controls the mic with his soothing, peaceful voice and plays light guitar and sparse electronic effects while Tomoharu plays bass (and occasionally a musical saw) and does back-up vocals. Kicell create a very dreamy, ambient soundscape while still escaping a completely minimalistic approach to their music.
In June of 2001, Kicell released the atmospheric record Yume under Speedstar Records. In 2002 the band continued growing musically and released one album, Kinmirai, along with four singles. They followed it up in 2004 with Mado ni Chikyuu, which had them experimenting with different kinds of vibes while becoming more accessible to a wider range of listeners.
In 2005, Kicell released Tabi, their fourth album, along with their eighth single and a two-disc "best of" release named Tower. The first disc of Tower was one new song named after the album, their biggest venture yet as it's over 25 minutes long. In April of 2005, Kicell finally reached the shores of America as they traveled to New York to open for an exhibition of Japanese artist Murakami Takashi, who has stated them as being his favorite band.
Kicell have become fairly popular throughout the music and art scenes in Japan, with no album of theirs selling less than 20,000 copies. This year they released their first DVD, which features eleven songs played live. Kicell, who have played with English speaking artists such as Badly Drawn Boy and Ron Sexsmith, have continued to refine their odd yet unique mix of folk rock and electronic ambiance. In late December 2006, they transferred to record label Kakubarhythm, which is also the home of Your Song Is Good and Sakerock. The band is currently keeping themselves busy by touring all over Japan.
- Shawn Grover (published 2006.07.30, updated 2007.01.28) |
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Artist homepage
Kakubarhythm
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Discography list |
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| Albums |
| CLA-60001 |
Nijimutaiyou |
| VICL-60734 |
Yume |
| VICL-60994 |
Kinmirai |
| VIZL-111 |
Mado ni Chikyuu |
| VICL-61606〜7 |
Tower |
| VICL-61645 |
Tabi |
Singles |
| CLA-30001 |
Horohoro |
| VICL-35311 |
Picnic |
| VICL-35346 |
Yuki no Furu Koro |
| VICL-35395 |
Nagisa no Kuni |
| VICL-35431 |
Ginyama |
| VICL-35488 |
Sabaku ni Saita Hana |
| VICL-35600 |
Hakobune |
| VICL-35746~7 |
Kimi to Tabi |
| VICL-35810 |
Geshi ga Kitaru |
DVDs |
| HMBH-1017 |
Sukima Music Bangaihen |
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Kinmirai (Album)
Released: 2002.10.23 (VICL-60994)
Label: Speedstar Records
Tracklist
01. 近未来 (Kin-mirai)
02. 渚の国 (Nagisa no Kuni)
03. 百年カレンダー (Hyakunen Calendar)
04. 春 (Haru)
05. ギンヤンマ (Ginyama)
06. おに (Oni)
07. 雪の降る頃 (Yuki no Furu Koro)
08. ベガ (Vega)
09. 風とくらげ (Kaze to Kurage)
10. ピクニック (お墓でランチ バージョン) (Picnic) (Ohaka de lunch version))
11. ハワイアン (Hawaiian)
12. ハッカ (Hakka) |
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Ginyama (Single)
Released: 2002.09.19 (VICL-35431)
Label: Speedstar Records
Tracklist
01. ギンヤンマ (Ginyama)
02. 笑い声 (Waraigoi)
03. 夏嫌い (エコー Version) (Natsu Kirai) (Echo Version) |
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Nagisa no Kuni (Single)
Released: 2002.07.24 (VICL-35395)
Label: Speedstar Records
Tracklist
01. 渚の国
02. 鮪に鰯 |
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Yuki no Furu Koro (Single)
Released: 2002.01.23 (VICL-35346)
Label: Speedstar Records
Tracklist
01. 雪の降る頃 (Yuki no Furu Koro)
02. 青空に (Aozora ni)
03. 雪の降る頃 (DUB Version) (Yuki no Furu Koro) |
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Picnic (Single)
Released: 2001.09.19 (VICL-35311)
Label: Speedstar Records
Tracklist
01. ピクニック (Picnic)
02. 島根 (Shimane)
03. コロンビア (Colombia)
04. 口笛 (Kuchibue) |
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Yume (Album)
Released: 2001.06.20 (VICL-60734)
Label: Speedstar Records
Tracklist
01. ハナレバナレ (Hanarebanare)
02. 夢のいくら (Yume no Ikura)
03. ほろほろ (Horohoro) (Album Version)
04. ねの字 (Nenoji)
05. 夜間飛行 (Yakan Hikou) (落下ダブ Version)
06. 火の鳥 〜保谷編〜 (Hi no Tori) (Houya version)
07. 星空 (Hoshizora)
08. 休日の窓 (Kyujitsu no Mado) |
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Horohoro (Single)
Released: 2001.02.24 (CLA-30001)
Label: colla disc
Tracklist
01. ほろほろ (Horohoro)
02. 雪の降る頃 (Yuki no Furu Koro)
03. 西日暮里の夜 (Nishinippori no Yoru)
04. 雨音 (Ame Oto) |
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Nijimutaiyou (Album)
Released: 2000.09.30 (CLA-60001)
Label: colla disc
Tracklist
01. ハナレバナレ (Hanare Banare)
02. 鴉 (Karasu)
03. 嘘つき （DEMO MIX）(Usotsuki)
04. ハネムーン (Honeymoon)
05. 夜間飛行 (Yakan Hikou)
06. 夏嫌い (Natsu Kirai) |
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