Kaya (Japanese musician)
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is a Japanese visual kei
musician, who was vocalist of the now defunct electro/darkwave duo Schwarz Stein
(2001–2004), and also Meties and Isola under the alias of Hime. Originally on Mana
's record label, Midi:Nette
, Kaya recently signed to next muxic inc., and the label's name was changed to next media communications inc. Kaya is also known for his androgynous female appearance and elegant dresses. He has collaborated with Hora (ex-Schwarz Stein) & Kalm (ex-Velvet Eden).
Singles
Visual Kei
is a movement among Japanese musicians, that is characterized by the use of make-up, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgynous aesthetics. Some sources state that visual kei refers to a music genre, or to a sub-genre of Japanese rock, with its...
musician, who was vocalist of the now defunct electro/darkwave duo Schwarz Stein
Schwarz Stein
Schwarz Stein was a Japanese visual kei electronic music duo formed by Hora and Kaya in 2001 and disbanded in 2004.-History:...
(2001–2004), and also Meties and Isola under the alias of Hime. Originally on Mana
Mana (musician)
Mana is a Japanese musician and fashion designer, best known for his role as leader and guitarist of the visual kei band Malice Mizer. His clothing label, Moi-même-Moitié, helped popularize Japan's Gothic Lolita fashion movement. Mana is currently working on his solo project Moi dix...
's record label, Midi:Nette
Midi:Nette
Midi:Nette is an independent record label founded by the Japanese musician and fashion designer Mana. Initially it released most of the discography of the band Mana was in at the time, Malice Mizer, which went on an indefinite hiatus on 11 December 2001....
, Kaya recently signed to next muxic inc., and the label's name was changed to next media communications inc. Kaya is also known for his androgynous female appearance and elegant dresses. He has collaborated with Hora (ex-Schwarz Stein) & Kalm (ex-Velvet Eden).
Discography
Albums- GlitterGlitter (Kaya album)Glitter is the debut album of ex-Schwarz Stein vocalist Kaya, released on December 27, 2006.Glitter contains remixes Kaya's first two singles "Kaleidoscope" and "Masquerade", as well as "Psycho Butterfly", the B-side of "Masquerade"...
(27 December 2006) - Hyakki YagyouHyakki Yagyouis the first mini-album by Kaya, released on July 11, 2007.Hyakki Yagyou contains five tracks, all of which share the theme of「夜」. The title is derived from the Japanese folk belief of demons parading the streets during summer evenings...
(11 July 2007) - Glitter (Best of Indies) (16 July 2008)
- Kaya Meikyoku Series 1: BonJour! Chanson (18 February 2009)
- Queen (20 April 2011)
Singles
- "Kaleidoscope" (28 June 2006)
- "MasqueradeMasquerade (Kaya album)Masquerade is the second single by Kaya released on September 6th, 2006. The single peaked at 13th on the Oricon Indies charts during the first week of its release....
" (6 September 2006) - "Ouka RyouranOuka ryouran"桜花繚乱" is the third single by Kaya , released on April 4, 2007.With a 「桜」 theme present in both songs, the single appropriately heralds the beginning of spring....
" (4 April 2007) - "Carmilla" (31 October 2007)
- "ChocolatChocolat (Kaya Single)is the fifth single and major label debut of Kaya, released on April 23, 2008.The title track, "Chocolat," is composed by Hora...
" (23 April 2008) - "Last Snow" (24 December 2008)
- "Ophelia" (22 July 2009)
- "Awilda" (28 July 2010)
- "Madame Rosa no Shoukan" (22 December 2010)