Eufonius
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| Eufonius | |
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| Origin |  Japan |
| Genre(s) | Progressive rock |
| Years active | October 11, 2003–present |
| Label(s) | King Records, Lantis |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | |
| Riya (lyrics, vocals) Hajime Kikuchi (composition, arrangement, lyrics) Masashi Ōkubo (supporting member) |
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Eufonius (stylized as eufonius) is a Japanese progressive rock music group which debuted on October 11, 2003 with the release of their first album Eufonius which was also an independent release. The band has produced songs for various anime and video games, such as Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl, Himawari!, Noein, True Tears, and Key's visual novel Clannad. The band is composed of two primary members, Riya — who provided vocals and the majority of the lyrics—and Hajime Kikuchi—who plays the keyboard and handles composition, arrangement, and sometimes lyrics.[1] There is a third member, Masashi Ōkubo, who is a supporting member of the group.[1] They have released eleven singles, and five albums as of March 2008, and have provided their talents in compilation albums and original soundtracks as well. Eufonius has hosted an Internet radio show called Frequency-e since May 2005 with broadcasts being released in irregular intervals; as of February 2008, there have been eight broadcasts.
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[edit] Members
- Hajime Kikuchi (菊地 創 Kikuchi Hajime?) - composition and arrangement on the keyboard (and sometimes lyrics)
- Riya - lyrics and vocals
- Masashi Ōkubo (大久保 将 Ōkubo Masashi?) - supporting member
[edit] Discography
[edit] Major releases
[edit] Singles
- "Habataku Mirai" (はばたく未来?) (Released October 21, 2004)
- "Habataku Mirai" (はばたく未来?) — TV anime Futakoi opening theme
- "Yawarakai Kaze no Naka de" (柔らかい風の中で?) — TV anime Futakoi ending theme
- "Habataku Mirai" (off vocal ver.) (はばたく未来?)
- "Yawarakai Kaze no Naka de" (off vocal ver.) (柔らかい風の中で?)
- "Bokura no Jikan" (ぼくらの時間?) — TV anime Futakoi Alternative ending theme
- "Bokura no Jikan" OFF VOCAL Ver. (ぼくらの時間?)
- "Idea" (Released November 2, 2005)
- "Idea" — TV anime Noein opening theme
- "eidos"
- "Idea" (off vocal)
- "eidos" (off vocal)
- "Koisuru Kokoro" (恋するココロ?) (Released January 25, 2006) — TV anime Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl opening theme
- "Taiyō no Kakera/Guruguru ~himawari version~" (太陽のかけら／ぐるぐる～himawari version～?) (Released May 10, 2006)
- "Guruguru" ~himawari version~ (off vocal ver.) (ぐるぐる?)
- "Sorairo no Tsubasa/Kirakira" (ソラ色のつばさ／きらきら?) (Released February 7, 2007)
- "Kirakira" (off vocal ver.) (きらきら?)
- "Apocrypha" — TV anime Shinkyoku Sōkai Polyphonica opening theme
- "Rakuen" (楽園?) — TV anime Shinkyoku Sōkai Polyphonica insert song
- "Apocrypha" Instrumental
- "Rakuen" (楽園?) Instrumental
- "Mag Mell/Dango Daikazoku" (メグメル／だんご大家族?) (Released October 26, 2007) — TV anime Clannad opening theme
- "Reflectier" (リフレクティア Rifurekutia?) (Released January 23, 2008)
- "Reflectier" (リフレクティア Rifurekutia?) — TV anime True Tears opening theme
- "Elekto"
- "Reflectier" Instrumental (リフレクティア Rifurekutia?)
- "Elekto" Instrumental
[edit] Albums
- "Riria" (リリア?)
- "Subarashiki Sekai" (スバラシキセカイ?)
- "Bokura no Jikan" (ぼくらの時間?)
- "Guruguru" ~himawari version~ (ぐるぐる?)
- "Habataku Mirai" ~album mix~ (はばたく未来?)
- "Balance" (バランス Baransu?)
- "Yawarakai Kaze no Naka de" (柔らかい風の中で?)
- metafysik (Released December 19, 2007)
- "turning world" — Web anime Saishū Shiken Kujira opening theme
- "Kimi no Katachi" (キミのかたち?) — TV anime Sola Mana Ishizuki image song
- "Apocrypha"
- "Nocturne" (ノクターン Nokutaan?)
- "Tōi Natsuzora" (遠い夏空?) — Web anime Saishū Shiken Kujira ending theme
- "resonanz"
- "Idea"
- "wish" — PS2 game Mabino x Style Mizuki image song cover
- "eidos"
- "Koisuru Kokoro" (恋するココロ?)
- "Rakuen" (楽園?)
[edit] Independent releases
[edit] Singles
- "Guruguru" (ぐるぐる?)
- "Hoshiwatari" (ホシワタリ?)
- "Habataku Mirai" (はばたく未来?)
- "Guruguru" (without Riya) (ぐるぐる?)
[edit] Albums
- Eufonius (Released October 11, 2003)
- "Boku no Takaramono" (ボクノタカラモノ?)
- "Sora no Kage" (空の影?)
- "Marmelo" (album mix) (マルメロ Marumero?)
- "Little March" (リトル・マーチ Ritoru Maachi?)
- "Hikari no Kajitsu" (光の果実?)
- "marumero～saphir cero"
- "Boku no Takaramono" (ボクノタカラモノ?)
- "Sora no Kage" (空の影?)
- "Marmelo" (マルメロ Marumero?)
- "Little March" (リトル・マーチ Ritoru Maachi?)
- "journey song" (Eufonius ver.)
- "Hikari no Kajitsu" (光の果実?)
- "Guruguru" (ぐるぐる?)
- "Hoshiwatari" (ホシワタリ?)
- "Tsunagu Sora" (eufonius ver.) (つなぐ空?)
- "Al-tarf" (アルタルフ Aru-tarufu?)
- "rond et rond"
- "marumero～saphir cero"
- Σ (Released January 31, 2007)
- "ring"
- "fantajius"
- "Hikari no Ame" (光の雨?)
- "Rubezh" (ルベージュ Rubeeju?)
- "Veruca" (ベルーカ Berūka?)
- "delete"
- "Narcissus" (ナルキッソス Narukissosu?) — PC game Narcissu: Side 2nd opening theme
[edit] Other
- Clannad Original Soundtrack (Released August 13, 2004)
- Mag Mell ~frequency⇒e Ver.~ (メグメル Megu Meru?) (Released July 14, 2007)
- Clannad Movie Soundtrack (Released November 21, 2007)
- Soshite Ashita no Sekai yori— Image Album (Released November 22, 2007)
- True Tears Original Soundtrack (Released February 27, 2008)
[edit] Internet radio show
Eufonius hosts an Internet radio show called Frequency-e which had its first broadcast on May 30, 2005. The broadcasts are hosted by Riya and Hajime Kikuchi, and are available for download at Eufonius' official website.[2] Eufonius had originally planned to put out a new broadcast once a month, but due to being busy, they only release two or three a year in irregular intervals. As of February 10, 2008, there have been eight broadcasts. The show primarily consists of Eufonius' members conversing, responding to listener's messages, or giving updates or general information on releases by the band. The name of the show comes from the name of the band's official website.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Eufonius' profile at the band's official website (Japanese). Eufonius. Retrieved on 2008-03-15.
- ^ Eufonius' radio show official website (Japanese). Eufonius. Retrieved on 2008-03-15.
[edit] External links
- Official website (Japanese)
