Howling (EP)
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Howling is Hitomi Yaida
's debut single under the name of Hitomi Yaida. It was released independently by Aozora Records
on May 3, 2000.
Although only available in the Kansai
region of Japan, the single reached number 50 on the Oricon
charts. As a result of its popularity, Yaida was subsequently offered a recording contract with Toshiba-EMI
.
This was Aozora's first ever release as the label itself was established the same day as the single was released. Aozora benefited from the attention this single attracted, also selling distribution contracts to Toshiba-EMI for its future catalogue.
Hitomi Yaida
born July 28, 1978 in Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan is a Japanese pop/folk rock singer-songwriter and guitarist. She often goes by the nickname Yaiko. Her musical style is often called "heart rock" by her fans. Yaida is an established musical artist in Japan and has also had minor club hits in the United...
's debut single under the name of Hitomi Yaida. It was released independently by Aozora Records
Aozora Records
' is a Japanese record company owned by .Established May 3 2000 to handle the independent release of Hitomi Yaida's debut maxi CD Howling to the Kansai area of Japan, it was the recipient of a bidding war amongst the larger Recording Companies for distribution rights which was won by...
on May 3, 2000.
Although only available in the Kansai
Kansai
The or the lies in the southern-central region of Japan's main island Honshū. The region includes the prefectures of Mie, Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyōgo, and Shiga. Depending on who makes the distinction, Fukui, Tokushima and even Tottori Prefecture are also included...
region of Japan, the single reached number 50 on the Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
charts. As a result of its popularity, Yaida was subsequently offered a recording contract with Toshiba-EMI
Toshiba-EMI
(formerly , is one of Japan's leading music companies. It became a wholly owned subsidiary of British music company EMI Group Ltd. in June 30, 2007 after Toshiba sold off its previous 45% stake. The current CEO and president is San-e Ichii. When EMI Music Japan was trading as Toshiba-EMI, it was...
.
This was Aozora's first ever release as the label itself was established the same day as the single was released. Aozora benefited from the attention this single attracted, also selling distribution contracts to Toshiba-EMI for its future catalogue.
Track listing
Personnel
- Hitomi Yaida - Music and Writing
- Diamond HeadDiamond Head (Japanese band)Diamond Head was a Japanese band formed of Session musicians and producers. They first gained notability as the backing and touring band for Hitomi Yaida....
- Backing and Production - Takashi Saito - Electric BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
on "How?" and "I Like", Electric Bass and Percussion on "I Like" and Wood BassDouble bassThe double bass, also called the string bass, upright bass, standup bass or contrabass, is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra, with strings usually tuned to E1, A1, D2 and G2...
on "We'll Be..."