Tommy february6
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Tommy february6 is an alter-ego pseudonym created by Tomoko Kawase
. Under the name she has released nine singles, two albums, and one compilation album. The persona's sound strays from the alternative rock
genre of The Brilliant Green
, to a much more pop
sound.
launched her solo career under the character of Tommy february6 (named from a combination of her nickname and birth date) with "Everyday at the Bus Stop
". Vastly different from the pop rock
sound of The Brilliant Green, Tommy february6's persona and sound are inspired by and derived from British and American 1980's synth pop, including a cover of Strawberry Switchblade
's "Since Yesterday".
Kawase's original intention with Tommy february6 was to create a character who was far from innocent, though cute in both sound and appearance; Tommy february6 was designed to be someone who was true to her feelings despite the cutesy nature of her outward character, do as she wanted (and as such, Tommy february6 is seen repeatedly in music videos drinking alcohol from flasks, bars, etc.) Kawase's second single under the name was Kiss One More Time, and third single under the name was "Bloomin'!
" (a song that was also used in a commercial for cosmetic company, Shiseido). Finally, on her birthday, Kawase released her eponymous debut album: Tommy february6
.
". At this point, the original concept started to disappoint her and Kawase began to feel that the character could no longer maintain it's purity. On the day she released her single "Love Is Forever", she also released her debut single as Tommy heavenly6
"Wait Till I Can Dream
". This led to the second studio album under the name, titled: "Tommy Airline
". In 2003, a girl group was also debuted based on Tommy february6, named Tommy Angels.
. However, she released the singles "Lonely in Gorgeous
", used as the opening song of the anime Paradise Kiss
, and "Lovely: Yume Miru Lovely Boy" , used as the ending song for the 7th Pokémon film
. After this, Tomoko Kawase
put Tommy february6 on an indefinite hiatus, however she still kept the persona alive through cameos on Tommy heavenly6's music videos, like "Lollipop Candy Bad Girl
" and "I Love Xmas
".
In 2008 Tommy february6 was featured on a compilation album We Love Cyndi, covering "All Through the Night
" by Cyndi Lauper
. Then in 2009, Tommy february6 came back with the single "Strawberry Cream Soda Pop", which led to the release of her best of album, titled "Strawberry Cream Soda Pop Daydream
". Tommy february6 was again seen in the promotional videos for Tommy heavenly6's album I Kill My Heart
. Right after the release of I Kill My Heart
, both Tommy february6 and Tommy heavenly6
's contracts with DefStar Records
expired, and were not renewed.
, and the brilliant green
were all picked up by Warner Music Japan. Finally in December 2010, Kawase announced via her Twitter
page the possibility for a third studio album under the Tommy february6 persona. Tommy february6's official website with Warner Music Japan is still stated as "coming soon". In August 2011, Tommy stated via Twitter
she is currently working on demos for both Tommy heavenly6
and Tommy february6. In September 2011, a statement was posted on Tommy heavenly6
's official site saying Tommy february6 will return February 6, 2012. Tommy february6 was featured in Tommy heavenly6
's music video for I'm Your Devil (Halloween Remix)
.
On November 11, 2011 Tommy announced during an interview with J-Wave Circus Circus she is in the process of recording a double album featuring both Tommy heavenly6
and Tommy february6, set for release in 2012.
Tomoko Kawase
Tomoko Kawase is a Japanese female singer. Tomoko is the lead vocalist of the rock/pop group The Brilliant Green, and as a solo artist she has released music under the alter-ego pseudonyms Tommy february6 and later as Tommy heavenly6.-1995-2002: The Brilliant Green:In 1995, after bassist Shunsaku...
. Under the name she has released nine singles, two albums, and one compilation album. The persona's sound strays from the alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
genre of The Brilliant Green
The brilliant green
The Brilliant Green is a Japanese pop rock band formed in 1997 who were signed to Sony Music Entertainment Japan. On December 1, 2009, The Brilliant Green announced that they had signed with Warner Music Group Japan.-Overview:...
, to a much more pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
sound.
Tommy february6 (2001-2002)
In 2001, Tomoko KawaseTomoko Kawase
Tomoko Kawase is a Japanese female singer. Tomoko is the lead vocalist of the rock/pop group The Brilliant Green, and as a solo artist she has released music under the alter-ego pseudonyms Tommy february6 and later as Tommy heavenly6.-1995-2002: The Brilliant Green:In 1995, after bassist Shunsaku...
launched her solo career under the character of Tommy february6 (named from a combination of her nickname and birth date) with "Everyday at the Bus Stop
Everyday at the Bus Stop
"Everyday at the Bus Stop" is Tomoko Kawase's first single under Tommy February6, name that is associated with her birthday , and the first single that was done independent of The Brilliant Green. Some editions come with a promotional DVD...
". Vastly different from the pop rock
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
sound of The Brilliant Green, Tommy february6's persona and sound are inspired by and derived from British and American 1980's synth pop, including a cover of Strawberry Switchblade
Strawberry Switchblade
Strawberry Switchblade was a female pop rock band formed in Scotland in 1981 by Jill Bryson and Rose McDowall, best known for their song "Since Yesterday" in 1985.-Before being signed:...
's "Since Yesterday".
Kawase's original intention with Tommy february6 was to create a character who was far from innocent, though cute in both sound and appearance; Tommy february6 was designed to be someone who was true to her feelings despite the cutesy nature of her outward character, do as she wanted (and as such, Tommy february6 is seen repeatedly in music videos drinking alcohol from flasks, bars, etc.) Kawase's second single under the name was Kiss One More Time, and third single under the name was "Bloomin'!
Bloomin'!
-Music video:The Bloomin'! video is largely based on Alice in Wonderland and features Tommy dressed in the signature blue dress following a white rabbit into the worm-hole. The video also features cheerleaders similar to those in the videos for the previous two singles: "Everyday at the Bus Stop"...
" (a song that was also used in a commercial for cosmetic company, Shiseido). Finally, on her birthday, Kawase released her eponymous debut album: Tommy february6
Tommy february6 (album)
-Musical personnel:*Tommy february6 - lead and backing vocals* Malibu Convertible - keyboards, guitar, drum programming, arrangements*Team Real Men - backing vocals -Technical personnel:...
.
Tommy Airline (2003-2004)
One year later, Kawase released her fourth single under the name, titled "Je t'aime je t'aimeJe t'aime je t'aime
"Je t'aime je t'aime" is Tomoko Kawase's fourth single released as Tommy february6, and the first single for her second studio album, "Tommy Airline". The single was released February 6, 2003 and peaked at #5 in Japan and stayed on the charts for 14 weeks...
". At this point, the original concept started to disappoint her and Kawase began to feel that the character could no longer maintain it's purity. On the day she released her single "Love Is Forever", she also released her debut single as Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6 is an alter-ego pseudonym created by Tomoko Kawase. Under the name she has released ten singles, three albums, and one compilation album...
"Wait Till I Can Dream
Wait till I Can Dream
"Wait Till I Can Dream" is a song by Tomoko Kawase, released as the first single under Tommy Heavenly6. It was released at the same time as Tommy February6's single, "Love is Forever"...
". This led to the second studio album under the name, titled: "Tommy Airline
Tommy airline
Tommy Airline is the second solo album released by vocalist Tomoko Kawase under the alter-ego Tommy february6. The album heavily features 80's inspired dance themes. The album was also released as a limited edition CD and DVD package, including music videos and karaoke videos...
". In 2003, a girl group was also debuted based on Tommy february6, named Tommy Angels.
Hiatus (2005-2009)
After Tommy airline, Kawase decided to focus on her other solo project, Tommy heavenly6Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6 is an alter-ego pseudonym created by Tomoko Kawase. Under the name she has released ten singles, three albums, and one compilation album...
. However, she released the singles "Lonely in Gorgeous
Lonely in Gorgeous
-Music video:- External links :*...
", used as the opening song of the anime Paradise Kiss
Paradise Kiss
, abbreviated to "ParaKiss", is a manga series written and illustrated by Ai Yazawa. It appeared as a serial in the Japanese manga magazine Zipper. Shodensha collected the chapters into five volumes...
, and "Lovely: Yume Miru Lovely Boy" , used as the ending song for the 7th Pokémon film
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys, originally released in Japan as is the seventh film in the Pokémon series, complementing the seventh season . It is the second film released under Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation in Japan. The original Japanese version was released in theaters on July 17, 2004...
. After this, Tomoko Kawase
Tomoko Kawase
Tomoko Kawase is a Japanese female singer. Tomoko is the lead vocalist of the rock/pop group The Brilliant Green, and as a solo artist she has released music under the alter-ego pseudonyms Tommy february6 and later as Tommy heavenly6.-1995-2002: The Brilliant Green:In 1995, after bassist Shunsaku...
put Tommy february6 on an indefinite hiatus, however she still kept the persona alive through cameos on Tommy heavenly6's music videos, like "Lollipop Candy Bad Girl
Lollipop Candy BAD girl
"Lollipop Candy Bad Girl" is Tomoko Kawase's sixth single under Tommy heavenly6, and the fourteenth overall single from her solo career. It was released October 11, 2006 in celebration of Halloween, and peaked at #12 on the Oricon singles chart....
" and "I Love Xmas
I LOVE XMAS
"I Love Xmas" is the 7th single released from Tomoko Kawase's alter-ego, Tommy heavenly6, and the 15th overall single from her solo career. It was released on December 6, 2006, and peaked at No. 29 on the Oricon singles chart...
".
In 2008 Tommy february6 was featured on a compilation album We Love Cyndi, covering "All Through the Night
All Through the Night (Cyndi Lauper song)
"All Through the Night" is a song performed by American singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper from her debut album She's So Unusual. It was written by Jules Shear for his album Watch Dog, as a mid-tempo folk-rock song. After The Cars recorded their own version, which they did not use on any of their...
" by Cyndi Lauper
Cyndi Lauper
Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper is an American singer, songwriter, actress and LGBT rights activist. She achieved success in the mid-1980s with the release of the album She's So Unusual and became the first female singer to have four top-five singles released from one album...
. Then in 2009, Tommy february6 came back with the single "Strawberry Cream Soda Pop", which led to the release of her best of album, titled "Strawberry Cream Soda Pop Daydream
Strawberry Cream Soda Pop Daydream
Strawberry Cream Soda Pop Daydream is the first compilation album from Tommy february6, released on February 25, 2009 by DefSTAR Records coinciding with Tommy heavenly6's release of Gothic Melting Ice Cream's Darkness Nightmare. The album was a released as a double-disc CD and DVD. The CD features...
". Tommy february6 was again seen in the promotional videos for Tommy heavenly6's album I Kill My Heart
I Kill My Heart
I Kill My Heart is the third studio album by Tommy heavenly6. It was released on April 29, 2009, and was Kawase's final album with DefSTAR Records...
. Right after the release of I Kill My Heart
I Kill My Heart
I Kill My Heart is the third studio album by Tommy heavenly6. It was released on April 29, 2009, and was Kawase's final album with DefSTAR Records...
, both Tommy february6 and Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6 is an alter-ego pseudonym created by Tomoko Kawase. Under the name she has released ten singles, three albums, and one compilation album...
's contracts with DefStar Records
DefSTAR Records
, is a Japanese record label, a subsidiary of Sony Music Japan.-History:*1997 - Takashi Yoshida, the president of Warner Music Japan, founded the label as ....
expired, and were not renewed.
Third Studio Album (2010-present)
In 2010 Tommy february6, Tommy heavenly6Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6 is an alter-ego pseudonym created by Tomoko Kawase. Under the name she has released ten singles, three albums, and one compilation album...
, and the brilliant green
The brilliant green
The Brilliant Green is a Japanese pop rock band formed in 1997 who were signed to Sony Music Entertainment Japan. On December 1, 2009, The Brilliant Green announced that they had signed with Warner Music Group Japan.-Overview:...
were all picked up by Warner Music Japan. Finally in December 2010, Kawase announced via her Twitter
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
page the possibility for a third studio album under the Tommy february6 persona. Tommy february6's official website with Warner Music Japan is still stated as "coming soon". In August 2011, Tommy stated via Twitter
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
she is currently working on demos for both Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6 is an alter-ego pseudonym created by Tomoko Kawase. Under the name she has released ten singles, three albums, and one compilation album...
and Tommy february6. In September 2011, a statement was posted on Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6 is an alter-ego pseudonym created by Tomoko Kawase. Under the name she has released ten singles, three albums, and one compilation album...
's official site saying Tommy february6 will return February 6, 2012. Tommy february6 was featured in Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6 is an alter-ego pseudonym created by Tomoko Kawase. Under the name she has released ten singles, three albums, and one compilation album...
's music video for I'm Your Devil (Halloween Remix)
Monochrome Rainbow
Notes* I'm Your Devil is a different version than released on the I'm Your Devil promotional single.* I'm Your Devil contains additional vocals by James De Barrado.-I'm Your Devil :...
.
On November 11, 2011 Tommy announced during an interview with J-Wave Circus Circus she is in the process of recording a double album featuring both Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6
Tommy heavenly6 is an alter-ego pseudonym created by Tomoko Kawase. Under the name she has released ten singles, three albums, and one compilation album...
and Tommy february6, set for release in 2012.
Discography
- Tommy february6Tommy february6 (album)-Musical personnel:*Tommy february6 - lead and backing vocals* Malibu Convertible - keyboards, guitar, drum programming, arrangements*Team Real Men - backing vocals -Technical personnel:...
(2002) - Tommy AirlineTommy airlineTommy Airline is the second solo album released by vocalist Tomoko Kawase under the alter-ego Tommy february6. The album heavily features 80's inspired dance themes. The album was also released as a limited edition CD and DVD package, including music videos and karaoke videos...
(2004) - TBA (2012)