Sid (band)
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is a Japanese visual kei
rock band signed on to Sony Records.
Though Sid technically began in 2003, the band considers January 14, 2004 the date of their 'birth' as it was announced at their show at the Meguro Rock May Kan that Shinji and Yuuya would be joining as official members. With their line-up now complete, they released their first single "Kaijou-Ban"(会場限定盤) in March before traveling overseas for a two-day performance at the American convention Anime Central in May. The young band made quite an impact, gaining a number of international fans, and they have since expressed their desire to return to America once more.
Sid heated back up in the winter months, releasing their first full album, Renai(レンアイ), and taking part in both their label-sponsored 'tenka' event put on every Christmas and the Beauti-Fool's Fest 04 event sponsored by Fool's Mate magazine. They continued to participate in lives and events well into the next year, which included their first one-man tour. The release of their second album followed. The band started off small, but not without a certain charming flair. Where most bandsmen handed out fliers, they also used megaphones as a means of personal promotion. Despite having only a small collection of songs to offer, they worked relentlessly to produce more. Their releases varied widely in style and composition, and the band made it an obvious goal to appeal to a broad audience - a plan which obviously worked. Sid grew rapidly in their initial years, at a rate which surprised numerous publications and notoriously earned them the title "the monster band of the indie scene".
2006 was a big year for Sid: they broke into the Oricon top ten for the first time with their summer single, "Chapter 1", and they were able to play a one-man at the famous Nippon Budokan live hall. They finished the year with the release of their third album, play, and a new one-man tour that took them throughout Japan. The following year brought a slew of new singles, including September's "Mitsuyubi" (蜜指), which was the band's first to reach the Oricon top five.
In early 2008, Sid announced they would be going major with Sony Records and later put out "Monokuro no Kiss" (モノクロのキス), their debut major single. The single’s title track was used for the opening of anime "Kuroshitsuji" and the release was also available in four versions, one which was a special Kuroshitsuji version featuring the two main characters on a cardboard sleeve. Their debut concert at Nippon Budokan sold out in under three minutes in November 2008.
Their next single, titled "2°C me no kanojo" (2℃目の彼女), came out in January 2009, and three months later "Uso" (嘘) debuted at number two on the Oricon charts and was also used as the 1st ending theme of popular anime "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" Their other recent releases also seem to be used for popular anime, so anticipate many more songs to be used for original soundtracks. Their first major album, Hikari, was released on July 1, 2009, and will serve as the primary set list for what will be their largest tour to date.
Another single named, "One Way" was released on 11. November which reached 3rd in the Oricon Charts.
On March 3, 2010, Sid released their Single "Sleep" and announced their performance at Saitama Super Arena on July 31 in a special CM on TV Asahi program "Ikinari!Ogon Densetsu" on February 11, subsequently selling out 30,000 tickets in just one day.
Sid's newest song is "Rain (レイン)" which is the fifth opening theme and sixth ending theme for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Released on June 2, 2010, "Rain" ranked No.1 on the Oricon Daily charts on June 4 and 5, marking the first time Sid has ever placed #1 on the daily charts. "Rain" is SID's third contribution to the Fullmetal Alchemist
franchise, making them one of the two artists contributing more than one song for Fullmetal Alchemist (the other being L'Arc-en-Ciel). However, on the weekly charts "Rain" was ranked No.2. On September 29, 2010 they released a new single titled "Cosmetic" and performed at Tokyo Dome on December 11, 2010. On 2010 December 1 they released a single, "Ranbu no Melody" (乱舞のメロディ) which was used as the 13th opening theme of Bleach
from Episodes 292 to 316.
They got the Top Pop Artist Award from Billboard Japan Music Awards 2010 on February 6, 2011. Also they participated in Kuroyume's tribute album which was released on February 9, the song SID will do is "Yasashii Higeki(Tender Tragedy)" a song by Kuroyume that was released in 1995.
They released a new Album on February 23 of 2011 named "Dead Stock" which will contain titles such as "One Way", "Sleep", "Rain", "Cosmetic" and "Ranbu no Melody" and a month later on March 16 they released their 6th dvd, Sidnad Vol.6: Live 2010 containing the video from Summer Festa 2010 at Saitama Super Arena, and The Year End Climax 2010 at Tokyo Dome live. It will also be available in 3D on Bluray. The DVD also placed 3rd on Oricon weekly.
They released a new single titled "Itsuka", followed by another performance at Nipponbudoukan on October 4th. Their 7th DVD, SIDNAD Vol.7: dead stock tour 2011 was released on the next day.
A new single named "fuyu no bench" will be released on December 28th.
DOB: 23. October.
Part: Vocalist.
Place of birth: Fukuoka.
Mao is a fan of Kiyoharu
, Kuroyume
, Sads
, Mika Nakashima
& Shiina Ringo
.
DOB: 8. February.
Part: Guitarist, Back-up vocalist.
Place of birth: Saitama.
Shinji is a fan of Boøwy
& Tomoyasu Hotei
DOB: 3 February.
Part: Bassist, Back-up vocalist.
Place of birth: Tokyo.
Aki is a fan of B'z
, Luna Sea
, Oasis
& Nakamori Akina L'Arc~en~Ciel , HYDE
DOB: 9 December.
Part: Drummer.
Place of birth: Chiba.
Singles
DVD
Compilation
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...
rock band signed on to Sony Records.
Background
Sid (シド) was founded in 2003 by vocalist Mao (ex-Shula) and bassist Aki (ex-Ram Rem). They were quickly joined by two support members, guitarist Shinji (ex-Uranus) and drummer Yuuya (ex-Shula). The four of them released the band's first demo CD, Yoshigai Manabu 17-sai (Mushoku) (吉開学 17歳 (無職)), on mini-disc that August and soon after, they signed on with Danger Crue Records.Though Sid technically began in 2003, the band considers January 14, 2004 the date of their 'birth' as it was announced at their show at the Meguro Rock May Kan that Shinji and Yuuya would be joining as official members. With their line-up now complete, they released their first single "Kaijou-Ban"(会場限定盤) in March before traveling overseas for a two-day performance at the American convention Anime Central in May. The young band made quite an impact, gaining a number of international fans, and they have since expressed their desire to return to America once more.
Sid heated back up in the winter months, releasing their first full album, Renai(レンアイ), and taking part in both their label-sponsored 'tenka' event put on every Christmas and the Beauti-Fool's Fest 04 event sponsored by Fool's Mate magazine. They continued to participate in lives and events well into the next year, which included their first one-man tour. The release of their second album followed. The band started off small, but not without a certain charming flair. Where most bandsmen handed out fliers, they also used megaphones as a means of personal promotion. Despite having only a small collection of songs to offer, they worked relentlessly to produce more. Their releases varied widely in style and composition, and the band made it an obvious goal to appeal to a broad audience - a plan which obviously worked. Sid grew rapidly in their initial years, at a rate which surprised numerous publications and notoriously earned them the title "the monster band of the indie scene".
2006 was a big year for Sid: they broke into the Oricon top ten for the first time with their summer single, "Chapter 1", and they were able to play a one-man at the famous Nippon Budokan live hall. They finished the year with the release of their third album, play, and a new one-man tour that took them throughout Japan. The following year brought a slew of new singles, including September's "Mitsuyubi" (蜜指), which was the band's first to reach the Oricon top five.
In early 2008, Sid announced they would be going major with Sony Records and later put out "Monokuro no Kiss" (モノクロのキス), their debut major single. The single’s title track was used for the opening of anime "Kuroshitsuji" and the release was also available in four versions, one which was a special Kuroshitsuji version featuring the two main characters on a cardboard sleeve. Their debut concert at Nippon Budokan sold out in under three minutes in November 2008.
Their next single, titled "2°C me no kanojo" (2℃目の彼女), came out in January 2009, and three months later "Uso" (嘘) debuted at number two on the Oricon charts and was also used as the 1st ending theme of popular anime "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" Their other recent releases also seem to be used for popular anime, so anticipate many more songs to be used for original soundtracks. Their first major album, Hikari, was released on July 1, 2009, and will serve as the primary set list for what will be their largest tour to date.
Another single named, "One Way" was released on 11. November which reached 3rd in the Oricon Charts.
On March 3, 2010, Sid released their Single "Sleep" and announced their performance at Saitama Super Arena on July 31 in a special CM on TV Asahi program "Ikinari!Ogon Densetsu" on February 11, subsequently selling out 30,000 tickets in just one day.
Sid's newest song is "Rain (レイン)" which is the fifth opening theme and sixth ending theme for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Released on June 2, 2010, "Rain" ranked No.1 on the Oricon Daily charts on June 4 and 5, marking the first time Sid has ever placed #1 on the daily charts. "Rain" is SID's third contribution to the Fullmetal Alchemist
Fullmetal Alchemist
, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa. The world of Fullmetal Alchemist is styled after the European Industrial Revolution...
franchise, making them one of the two artists contributing more than one song for Fullmetal Alchemist (the other being L'Arc-en-Ciel). However, on the weekly charts "Rain" was ranked No.2. On September 29, 2010 they released a new single titled "Cosmetic" and performed at Tokyo Dome on December 11, 2010. On 2010 December 1 they released a single, "Ranbu no Melody" (乱舞のメロディ) which was used as the 13th opening theme of Bleach
Bleach (manga)
is a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Noriaki "Tite" Kubo. Bleach follows the adventures of Ichigo Kurosaki after he obtains the powers of a —a death personification similar to the Grim Reaper—from another Soul Reaper, Rukia Kuchiki...
from Episodes 292 to 316.
They got the Top Pop Artist Award from Billboard Japan Music Awards 2010 on February 6, 2011. Also they participated in Kuroyume's tribute album which was released on February 9, the song SID will do is "Yasashii Higeki(Tender Tragedy)" a song by Kuroyume that was released in 1995.
They released a new Album on February 23 of 2011 named "Dead Stock" which will contain titles such as "One Way", "Sleep", "Rain", "Cosmetic" and "Ranbu no Melody" and a month later on March 16 they released their 6th dvd, Sidnad Vol.6: Live 2010 containing the video from Summer Festa 2010 at Saitama Super Arena, and The Year End Climax 2010 at Tokyo Dome live. It will also be available in 3D on Bluray. The DVD also placed 3rd on Oricon weekly.
They released a new single titled "Itsuka", followed by another performance at Nipponbudoukan on October 4th. Their 7th DVD, SIDNAD Vol.7: dead stock tour 2011 was released on the next day.
A new single named "fuyu no bench" will be released on December 28th.
Lineup
- マオ(Mao)
DOB: 23. October.
Part: Vocalist.
Place of birth: Fukuoka.
Mao is a fan of Kiyoharu
Kiyoharu
, better known by his given and stage name, is a Japanese musician and singer-songwriter, known for his work with Kuroyume and Sads. In 2003 he began his solo career, performing as both a singer and guitarist.- Independent career and Kuroyume :...
, Kuroyume
Kuroyume
Kuroyume is a rock group that formed in Nagoya, Japan during May 1991, currently consisting of vocalist Kiyoharu and bassist Hitoki. They began as a visual kei group and carried similar looks throughout their career...
, Sads
SADS (band)
Sads is a post-punk and glam rock band formed in Japan in 1999. The band made its debut with the single "Tokyo". They released nine singles and four albums before their disbandment in 2003. In 2010, Sads reformed with a more metal sound and signed to the Avex label...
, Mika Nakashima
Mika Nakashima
is a Japanese singer, model, and actress. She has achieved five number-one albums in Japan and also embarked on an acting career, most notably in the live-action movie Nana, based on the manga of the same name.- Early life and debut :...
& Shiina Ringo
Shiina Ringo
, known by her stage name , is a Japanese singer-songwriter, music composer and music producer. She is also the founder and lead vocalist of the band Tokyo Jihen.She describes herself as ""....
.
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- Shinji(ex.しんぢ)
DOB: 8. February.
Part: Guitarist, Back-up vocalist.
Place of birth: Saitama.
Shinji is a fan of Boøwy
Boøwy
Boøwy was a Japanese rock group consisting of Kyosuke Himuro , Tomoyasu Hotei , Tsunematsu Matsui and Makoto Takahashi . They were a rock band that reached legendary status in Japan during the 1980s...
& Tomoyasu Hotei
Tomoyasu Hotei
is a Japanese musician, guitarist and actor. In 2003, HMV Japan ranked Hotei at number 70 on their list of the 100 most important Japanese pop acts.- Life and career :...
-
- 明希(Aki)
DOB: 3 February.
Part: Bassist, Back-up vocalist.
Place of birth: Tokyo.
Aki is a fan of B'z
B'z
is a Japanese hard rock duo, composed of and .B'z has released 45 consecutive #1 singles, 24 #1 albums, and sold more than 79 million records in Japan alone...
, Luna Sea
Luna Sea
Luna Sea is a rock band from Kanagawa, Japan, formed in 1989. The band was initially founded by bassist J and rhythm guitarist Inoran, when they were in high school. They soon recruited lead guitarist and violinist Sugizo, drummer Shinya and vocalist Ryuichi, a lineup that has remained the same...
, Oasis
Oasis (band)
Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as The Rain, the group was formed by Liam Gallagher , Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs , Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan and Tony McCarroll , who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher...
& Nakamori Akina L'Arc~en~Ciel , HYDE
-
- ゆうや(Yuuya)
DOB: 9 December.
Part: Drummer.
Place of birth: Chiba.
Discography
Albums- [2004.12.22] Renai (憐哀 -レンアイ)
- [2005.11.16] Hoshi no Miyako (星の都) # 26
- [2006.11.08] Play
- [2008.02.20] Sentimental Macchiato (センチメンタルマキアート)
- [2008.08.13] Side B complete collection: e.B
- [2009.07.01] Hikari
- [2011.02.23] Dead Stock #4
Singles
- [2004.03.28] Kaijou-Ban (会場盤)
- [2004.04.04] Tsuhan-Ban (通販盤)
- [2004.06.06] Ryutsu-Ban (流通盤)
- [2005.07.20] Paint Pops
- [2005.10.12] Sweet? ; #23
- [2006.02.08] Hosoi Koe ; #18
- [2006.06.14] Chapter 1 ; #10
- [2006.08.16] Otegami (御手紙) ; #9
- [2007.04.04] Smile ; #11
- [2007.07.11] Natsukoi (夏恋) ; #10
- [2007.09.26] Mitsuyubi (蜜指 ミツユビ) ; #5
- [2007.12.05] Namida no Ondo (涙の温度) ; #4
- [2008.10.29] Monochrome no Kiss (モノクロのキス) ; #4
- [2009.01.14] Nidome no Kanojo (2℃目の彼女) ; #3
- [2009.04.29] Uso (嘘) ; #2
- [2009.11.11] One Way ; #3
- [2010.03.03] Sleep; #2
- [2010.06.02] Rain (レイン) ; #2
- [2010.09.29] Cosmetic ; #3
- [2010.12.01] Ranbu no Melody (乱舞のメロディ) ; #5
- [2011.09.28] Itsuka (いつか) ; #2
- [2011.12.28] Fuyu no Bench (冬のベンチ)
DVD
- [2007.02.07] Sidnad Vol.1: Film of "Play"
- [2008.05.14] Sidnad Vol.2: Clips One
- [2008.10.15] Sidnad Vol.3: Tour 2008 センチメンタルマキアート
- [2009.02.10] Sidnad Vol.4: Tour 2009 光
- [2010.07.28] Sidnad Vol.5: Clips Two
- [2011.03.16] Sidnad Vol.6: Live 2010
- [2011.10.05] Sidnad Vol.7: dead stock tour 2011
Compilation
- [2007.12.19] Luna Sea Memorial Cover AlbumLuna Sea Memorial Cover AlbumThe Luna Sea Memorial Cover Album -Re:birth- is a Luna Sea tribute album released on December 19, 2007. It collects cover versions of Luna Sea songs performed by various artists. The release of the CD coincided with Luna Sea's one-night reunion concert on December 24.-Track listing:...
- Wish - [2011.02.09] Fuck The Border Line - yasashii higeki(優しい悲劇)
- [2011.08.17] All Time Super Guest - JUSTY
External links
- Official website
- Mao's blog (Japanese)
- Shinji's blog (Japanese)
- Aki's blog (Japanese)
- Yuuya's blog (Japanese)
- SID | SEALED WITH A KISS | Manga UK Blog