Quruli
Encyclopedia
is a popular Japanese
music group formed in 1996. As of March 2007, the lineup consists of Masashi Satoh and Shigeru Kishida. Their music is produced and distributed by Victor Entertainment
.
's music club, Shigeru Kishida, Masashi Satō, and Nobuyuki Mori formed the original three-piece band. The name "Quruli," an onomatopoeic word expressing rotation, was taken from a sign in the Kyoto Municipal Subway
. In October 1998 Quruli released the single "Tokyo" on Victor Entertainment
. They released their first major label album, Sayonara Stranger in 1999.
Quruli released the albums Zukan in 2000 and TEAM ROCK in 2001, both produced by Jim O'Rourke
. During the production of THE WORLD IS MINE (2001), Quruli added guitarist Tasshin Ōmura to its lineup. In 2002, Mori left the band.
In 2003, after a trip to England
, Quruli returned with a single, How to Go, and created the soundtrack for Josee, the Tiger, and the Fishes. After working with a number of session drummers, Quruli officially added drummer Christopher McGuire
to their lineup in November 2003. In 2003, HMV
Records Japan rated Quruli #74 in their "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists".
In 2004 Quruli released the album Antenna. After the tour for the album was completed, Christopher McGuire
left the group. 2005 saw the release of several Quruli singles along with a new album, Nikki, released in December of that year. In 2007 Quruli released a new album, Tanz Walzer, recorded in Vienna
with the famous Ambassade Orchester Wien. They joined forces again in 2008 to put out the live album Philharmonic or die.
Quruli first appeared on television performing Aoi Sora on NHK
. On September 9, 2005, Quruli appeared on the popular "Music Station
" program and performed their song, Akai Densha. The song was also featured as the theme song to a Keihin Electric Express Railway
commercial.
On May 26, 2010, Quruli released the B-side compilation Boku no Sundeita Machi, which also included their new song "Tokyo Rerere no Re." The album reached No. 1 on the Oricon
weekly album charts, becoming their first No. 1 album on the charts.
On September 8, 2010, Quruli released their latest album "Kotoba naranai Egao wo Misete kure yo", including the singles "Shatsu wo araeba" (with Matsutoya Yumi) and "Maho no Jutan." Their songs continue to be used in Tiovita drink commercials, starting with Jubilee, followed by Taiyo no blues, Shatsu wo araeba, Maho no Jutan, and a new song yet to be released.
), was born in Kyōto
, Japan
and is Quruli's primary songwriter
and leader of the band. (February 1, 1977 - , bass guitar
, was born in Kameoka city, Kyōto Prefecture
. Besides his musical duties, he also serves as the president of Quruli's label, Noise McCartney Records. For most of his career, Satō used a Fender Jazz Bass
, but during the recording of Quruli's Antenna album, switched to a Fender Precision Bass
.
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
music group formed in 1996. As of March 2007, the lineup consists of Masashi Satoh and Shigeru Kishida. Their music is produced and distributed by Victor Entertainment
Victor Entertainment
is a subsidiary of Japan Victor Company that produces and distributes music, movies and other entertainment products such as anime and television shows in Japan. It was formerly known as...
.
Career
After meeting at "Rock Commune," Ritsumeikan UniversityRitsumeikan University
Ritsumeikan University has a growing reputation as one of the main private universities of Japan. It is part of a group of prestigious private universities in the Kansai area, called "Kan -Kan -Dou -Ritsu "...
's music club, Shigeru Kishida, Masashi Satō, and Nobuyuki Mori formed the original three-piece band. The name "Quruli," an onomatopoeic word expressing rotation, was taken from a sign in the Kyoto Municipal Subway
Kyoto Municipal Subway
is the metro network in the city of Kyoto, Japan. It is operated by Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau. It has two lines.-Lines:- External links :**...
. In October 1998 Quruli released the single "Tokyo" on Victor Entertainment
Victor Entertainment
is a subsidiary of Japan Victor Company that produces and distributes music, movies and other entertainment products such as anime and television shows in Japan. It was formerly known as...
. They released their first major label album, Sayonara Stranger in 1999.
Quruli released the albums Zukan in 2000 and TEAM ROCK in 2001, both produced by Jim O'Rourke
Jim O'Rourke (musician)
Jim O'Rourke is an Irish-American musician and record producer. He was long associated with the Chicago experimental and improv scene...
. During the production of THE WORLD IS MINE (2001), Quruli added guitarist Tasshin Ōmura to its lineup. In 2002, Mori left the band.
In 2003, after a trip to England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, Quruli returned with a single, How to Go, and created the soundtrack for Josee, the Tiger, and the Fishes. After working with a number of session drummers, Quruli officially added drummer Christopher McGuire
Christopher McGuire
Christopher McGuire is an American drum set player, session drummer, drum teacher, and producer. He is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.-Early life and career:...
to their lineup in November 2003. In 2003, HMV
HMV
His Master's Voice is a trademark in the music business, and for many years was the name of a large record label. The name was coined in 1899 as the title of a painting of the dog Nipper listening to a wind-up gramophone...
Records Japan rated Quruli #74 in their "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists".
In 2004 Quruli released the album Antenna. After the tour for the album was completed, Christopher McGuire
Christopher McGuire
Christopher McGuire is an American drum set player, session drummer, drum teacher, and producer. He is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.-Early life and career:...
left the group. 2005 saw the release of several Quruli singles along with a new album, Nikki, released in December of that year. In 2007 Quruli released a new album, Tanz Walzer, recorded in Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
with the famous Ambassade Orchester Wien. They joined forces again in 2008 to put out the live album Philharmonic or die.
Quruli first appeared on television performing Aoi Sora on NHK
NHK
NHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee....
. On September 9, 2005, Quruli appeared on the popular "Music Station
Music Station
is a Japanese music television program. It began broadcasting on October 24, 1986 and continues to be broadcast weekly in High-definition from 8PM-9PM on tv asahi...
" program and performed their song, Akai Densha. The song was also featured as the theme song to a Keihin Electric Express Railway
Keihin Electric Express Railway
, also known as or, more recently, , is a private railroad that connects inner Tokyo to Kawasaki, Yokohama, Yokosuka and other points on the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture. It also provides rail access to Haneda Airport in Tokyo. means the Tokyo - Yokohama area. The company's railway...
commercial.
On May 26, 2010, Quruli released the B-side compilation Boku no Sundeita Machi, which also included their new song "Tokyo Rerere no Re." The album reached No. 1 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...
weekly album charts, becoming their first No. 1 album on the charts.
On September 8, 2010, Quruli released their latest album "Kotoba naranai Egao wo Misete kure yo", including the singles "Shatsu wo araeba" (with Matsutoya Yumi) and "Maho no Jutan." Their songs continue to be used in Tiovita drink commercials, starting with Jubilee, followed by Taiyo no blues, Shatsu wo araeba, Maho no Jutan, and a new song yet to be released.
Current members
(April 27, 1976 - , vocals, electric guitarElectric guitar
An electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
), was born in Kyōto
Kyoto
is a city in the central part of the island of Honshū, Japan. It has a population close to 1.5 million. Formerly the imperial capital of Japan, it is now the capital of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as a major part of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area.-History:...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
and is Quruli's primary songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and leader of the band. (February 1, 1977 - , bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, was born in Kameoka city, Kyōto Prefecture
Kyoto Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Kyoto.- History :Until the Meiji Restoration, the area of Kyoto prefecture was known as Yamashiro....
. Besides his musical duties, he also serves as the president of Quruli's label, Noise McCartney Records. For most of his career, Satō used a Fender Jazz Bass
Fender Jazz Bass
The Jazz Bass was the second model of electric bass created by Leo Fender. The bass is distinct from the Precision Bass in that its tone is brighter and richer in the midrange and treble with less emphasis on the fundamental harmonic...
, but during the recording of Quruli's Antenna album, switched to a Fender Precision Bass
Fender Precision Bass
The Fender Precision Bass is an electric bass.Designed by Leo Fender as a prototype in 1950 and brought to market in 1951, the Precision was the first electric bass to earn widespread attention and use. A revolutionary instrument for the time, the Precision Bass has made an immeasurable impact on...
.
Former members
, June 20, 1975 -, drum set) 1996–2002- Christopher McGuireChristopher McGuireChristopher McGuire is an American drum set player, session drummer, drum teacher, and producer. He is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.-Early life and career:...
(November 28, 1975 -, drum set) 2003–2004 December 17, 1975 -, electric guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
), is from Hyōgo PrefectureHyogo Prefectureis a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region on Honshū island. The capital is Kobe.The prefecture's name was previously alternately spelled as Hiogo.- History :...
. He uses a Flying-V guitar. It was announced on February 26, 2007 that Ohmura had quit the band.
Supporting musicians
- Takefumi Tsujimura (guitar)
- Ahito Inazawa (drum set)
- Yuko Araki (drum set)
- Taro Dai (drum set, percussion)
- Cliff Almond (drum set)
- Takashi Numazawa (drum set)
- Hirohisa HorieHirohisa Horieis a Japanese musician and multi-instrumentalist. He plays primarily keyboards and guitar.Horie is one half of the Shibuya-kei duo Neil & Iraiza, and is known for his work with artists such as Kahimi Karie and Cornelius ....
(keyboards, guitar) - Yuya Kikuchi (drum set)
- Ren Takada (guitar) (special guest during their Fuji Rock 2011 performance)
Album
(indies; November 21, 1997) (indies; May 15, 1998) (April 21, 1999) (January 21, 2000)- Team Rock (February 21, 2001)
- The World Is Mine (March 20, 2002) (soundtrack; November 5, 2003) (March 10, 2004)
- Nikki (November 23, 2005)
- Best Of Quruli - Tower Of Music Lover (best album; July 26, 2006) (June 27, 2007)
- Philharmonic or die (live album; February 20, 2008) (June 6, 2009) (May 26, 2010) Coupling Best (September 8, 2010)
Singles
(1998) (1999) (1999) (1999) (2000) (2000) (2001) (2001) (2002) (2002)- "How To Go" (2003) (2003) (2004)
- "Birthday" (2005)
- "Superstar" (2005) (2005)
- "Baby I Love You" (2005)
- "Juice" (feat. Rip SlymeRip SlymeRip Slyme is a Japanese hip hop group. It is composed of four MCs; Ryo-Z, Ilmari, Pes & Su, and a DJ, Fumiya...
; 2006) - "Jubilee" (2007) (2007) (2008) (2009) (2009) (2009) duet with Matsutoya Yumi (2010)