KAMIJO
KAMIJO is a well-known vocalist, composer, lyricist, and producer in the vi… Read Full Bio ↴KAMIJO is a well-known vocalist, composer, lyricist, and producer in the visual-kei scene in Japan. He was born on July 19th, 1975. Having been in the industry since 1994, KAMIJO is particularly famous for his incredibly flowery and garish aesthetic, as well as for being a passionate Gallophile. His two most successful projects, LAREINE and VERSAILLES, both used elaborate costumes and had a heavy classical influence in their music.
Kamijo first formed Lareine in November of 1994 with guitarist Mayu, whom he met as roadie for Malice Mizer. Together, along with bassist Emiru, Lareine became a successful visual-kei act of the late 1990's, bewitching audiences with their romantic and frilly performances. The height of their career was in the year 2000, a time when the band was signed to Sony Music Entertainment Japan and released their second album フィエルテの海と共に消ゆ～THE LAST OF ROMANCE～ (FIERTE no Umi to Tomo ni Kiyu). Unfortunately, shortly after this release Emiru announced his departure from the band, followed by subsequent secessions from Mayu and drummer Machi. From that point until 2001, Lareine acted as a solo project for KAMIJO, and released the two albums Scream and Vampire Scream.
In 2002, KAMIJO joined the band New Sodmy with Mayu. Although this project was a change of style for KAMIJO, changing to a more of a soft, straightforward, rock sound as opposed to the more symphonic and whimsical style of Lareine, the band only lasted about a year before breaking up.
In 2003, both Mayu and Emiru rejoined Lareine and the band revived. After a few more releases, and another two drummer changes, Lareine ultimately disbanded in 2007 after Mayu started to become unreliable with attendance for live shows. Their last concert was in 2006, with Hizaki filling in as their guest guitarist.
2007 also marked the year that KAMIJO and HIZAKI formed the band Versailles. Like his other projects, Versailles was French themed and played on the themes of eternal life, vampirism, and a love of all things rosy. Unlike Lareine, this band was a symphonic / neoclassical metal group and had a much more steady lineup. After only two releases, the band blew up in popularity and became signed with the European label CLJ and did shows in both Europe and North America. After 2 years of activity, the band got signed to Warner Japan and became one of the most successful visual-kei acts of the decade. The band remained with Warner until 2012: it was then that the band went on an indefinite hiatus from lack of a clear direction.
In 2013, it was announced that Kamijo would embark on a solo project. Support members were not announced until after the title of his first single, Louis ～艶血のラヴィアンローズ～ (Enketsu no LA VIE EN ROSE), was declared. Like his past bands, Kamijo's solo project retains an overall French theme and continues the vampiric storyline set up by Versailles. However, this story was meant to be supplementary to Versailles', rather than a continuation, and is Kamijo's attempt to 'rewrite history.'
KAMIJO's first single was released on August 28th, 2013. It came in 3 types: two of which had DVDs, and the regular edition contained an extra bonus track and instrumental versions of each song. The music video for the title track also featured a cameo by fellow visual-kei musician Mana, of Malice Mizer and Moi Dix Mois. Having been a roadie for Mana back in the 90's, as well as taking considerable influence from his projects, many fans were both shocked and delighted to see them working together. It was later revealed that Mana had no part in the single's composition, but rather had helped in 'reviving an aesthetic' both he and KAMIJO enjoyed.
On March 5th, 2014, KAMIJO released his first mini album entitled Symphony of the Vampire. This also marked his return to the record label Warner Japan, and would be his first large release as a solo artist. The mini album contained 7 songs that flowed into each other, creating a cohesive piece of music that was to be digested, as its name implies, like a symphony. The album also contained music videos for each and every track, telling the story of a young French prince who was granted eternal life by becoming a vampire. Similar to his first single, this mini album came in 4 different types: two editions came with the music videos (one as a DVD, the other a Blu-ray), and the third with an instrumental bonus disc containing songs KAMIJO had written for the movie Vampire Stories.
Soon after the release of Symphony of the Vampire, KAMIJO announced he would embark on his first consecutive single campaign for the summer of 2014, releasing the single Moulin Rouge in June, and 闇夜のライオン (Yamiyo no LION) in July. These two singles, as well as his first single, led up to his first album, HEART, which is set to release in September of 2014.
In addition to KAMIJO's extensive music career, he has also owned and ran two record labels. His first formed in the year 2000, after all of the members of Lareine left the band, called APPLAUSE RECORDS. Through this label, Kamijo released several indie albums and singles for Lareine in addition to producing and supporting bands such as IZABEL VAROSA, 神崎, ＲＩＢＢＯＮ, and collaborating with record label UNDER CODE PRODUCTION for the omnibus Anamorphosis. APPLAUSE RECORDS ceased activities in 2006.
In 2007, KAMIJO's other record label was created--Sherow Artist Society. This label housed two very success bands' early careers: Versailles and 摩天楼オペラ. Both of these bands have toured overseas and are currently signed with major record deals. Other artists signed to Sherow at some point include: Juka, Metis Gretel, ドーリスマリィ, -The- UnForGiveness, ルシア and Hizaki Grace Project. 2010 marked the year both Versailles and 摩天楼オペラ left the label due to getting signed to international record deals, as well as the year all of this label's activities stopped (as none of the other groups signed to it were still active). This label remained dormant until 2014, in which Kamijo announced he has signed a new band and became their producer: [MU:].
Sherow Artist Society also had a short lived super group entitled Node of Scherzo. This group was made up of KAMIJO, Kaya, and Juka as vocalists; HIZAKI as the guitarist, and Jasmine You as the bassist (the 2nd guitar and drums were played by the rest of Versailles as support members). This band's music told a story about the battle of light and darkness, and even featured a spot from Asagi (of D). Node of Scherzo only released 1 official song, while playing songs also playing songs from each member's solo projects.
In addition to producing and performing, KAMIJO has also written music for the movie Vampire Stories (as mentioned earlier). He has also performed guest vocals in an album for 哀旋士.
Recording Support Members
Guitar: Anzi (摩天楼オペラ)
Guitar: HIZAKI (Versailles, currently in Jupiter)
Guitar: MEKU (ex-GALEYD)
Bass: JU-KEN (VAMPS)
Bass: IKUO (BULL ZEICHEN 88, Rayflower)
Bass: Masashi (Versailles / Jupiter, ex-ＡＬＰＨＡ, Ａｓｈ)
Bass: 根岸孝旨(negishi takamune) (Dr.StrangeLove)
Drums: 山崎慶 (Yamazaki Kei) (Venom Strip)
Live Support Artists
Guitar: HIZAKI (Currently in Jupiter)
Guitar: MEKU (ex-GALEYD)
Guitar: DAISHI ([MU:], ex-天照)
Bass: IKUO (BULL ZEICHEN 88)
Drums: Shinya (ex-La:Sadie's, DIR EN GREY)
Discography
[2013.08.28] [Maxi-Single] Louis ~Enketsu no La Vie en Rose~ (Louis ～艶血のラヴィアンローズ～)
[2014.03.05] [Mini-Album] Symphony of The Vampire
[2014.06.18] [Maxi-Single] Moulin Rouge
[2014.07.16] [Maxi-Single] Yamiyo no Lion (闇夜のライオン)
[2014.09.24] Heart
[2015.06.10] [Best-Album] 20th Anniversary All Time Best ～革命の系譜～
[2015.07.15] Royal Blood -Revival Best-
[2015.07.20] [Live DVD] Tour 2014 - The Death Final - The Empire of Vampire 2014.12.13 AiiA Theater Tokyo
[2016.07.13] [Live DVD] LA VIE EN ROSE 2015.12.28 Zepp Divercity Tokyo
[2016.07.18] [Live DVD] LA VIE EN ROSE 2015.12.28 Zepp Divercity Tokyo (Blu-ray edition)
[2017.04.00] [Live DVD] KAMIJO Epic Rock Orchestra
[2017.05.10] [Maxi-single] CASTRATO
[2017.09.27] [Maxi-single] mademoiselle
[2018.01.16] [Maxi-single] Nosferatu
[2018.01.31] [Live DVD] Epic Rock Orchestra at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo
[2018.03.21] SANG
[2018.03.21] [Maxi-single] SANG -Another Story-
[2018.07.18] [Maxi-single] Sang ~君に贈る名前~
[2018.12.19] [Live DVD] Sang Live at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo
[2019.01.30] [Maxi-single] Chamber Music Selection I
[2019.02.27] [Maxi-single] Chamber Music Selection II
[2019.03.27] [Maxi-single] Chamber Music Selection III
[2019.07.17] [Live DVD] Dream Live "Symphony of the Vampire" KAMIJO with Orchestra
[2019.07.24] [Maxi-single] Eye of Providence
[2019.11.27] [Maxi-single] TEMPLE -Blood sucking for praying-
[2020.02.26] [Maxi-single] SYMBOL OF THE DRAGON
[2020.04.29] [Maxi-single] Persona Grata
OHP: https://www.kamijo.club/
Kamijo first formed Lareine in November of 1994 with guitarist Mayu, whom he met as roadie for Malice Mizer. Together, along with bassist Emiru, Lareine became a successful visual-kei act of the late 1990's, bewitching audiences with their romantic and frilly performances. The height of their career was in the year 2000, a time when the band was signed to Sony Music Entertainment Japan and released their second album フィエルテの海と共に消ゆ～THE LAST OF ROMANCE～ (FIERTE no Umi to Tomo ni Kiyu). Unfortunately, shortly after this release Emiru announced his departure from the band, followed by subsequent secessions from Mayu and drummer Machi. From that point until 2001, Lareine acted as a solo project for KAMIJO, and released the two albums Scream and Vampire Scream.
In 2002, KAMIJO joined the band New Sodmy with Mayu. Although this project was a change of style for KAMIJO, changing to a more of a soft, straightforward, rock sound as opposed to the more symphonic and whimsical style of Lareine, the band only lasted about a year before breaking up.
In 2003, both Mayu and Emiru rejoined Lareine and the band revived. After a few more releases, and another two drummer changes, Lareine ultimately disbanded in 2007 after Mayu started to become unreliable with attendance for live shows. Their last concert was in 2006, with Hizaki filling in as their guest guitarist.
2007 also marked the year that KAMIJO and HIZAKI formed the band Versailles. Like his other projects, Versailles was French themed and played on the themes of eternal life, vampirism, and a love of all things rosy. Unlike Lareine, this band was a symphonic / neoclassical metal group and had a much more steady lineup. After only two releases, the band blew up in popularity and became signed with the European label CLJ and did shows in both Europe and North America. After 2 years of activity, the band got signed to Warner Japan and became one of the most successful visual-kei acts of the decade. The band remained with Warner until 2012: it was then that the band went on an indefinite hiatus from lack of a clear direction.
In 2013, it was announced that Kamijo would embark on a solo project. Support members were not announced until after the title of his first single, Louis ～艶血のラヴィアンローズ～ (Enketsu no LA VIE EN ROSE), was declared. Like his past bands, Kamijo's solo project retains an overall French theme and continues the vampiric storyline set up by Versailles. However, this story was meant to be supplementary to Versailles', rather than a continuation, and is Kamijo's attempt to 'rewrite history.'
KAMIJO's first single was released on August 28th, 2013. It came in 3 types: two of which had DVDs, and the regular edition contained an extra bonus track and instrumental versions of each song. The music video for the title track also featured a cameo by fellow visual-kei musician Mana, of Malice Mizer and Moi Dix Mois. Having been a roadie for Mana back in the 90's, as well as taking considerable influence from his projects, many fans were both shocked and delighted to see them working together. It was later revealed that Mana had no part in the single's composition, but rather had helped in 'reviving an aesthetic' both he and KAMIJO enjoyed.
On March 5th, 2014, KAMIJO released his first mini album entitled Symphony of the Vampire. This also marked his return to the record label Warner Japan, and would be his first large release as a solo artist. The mini album contained 7 songs that flowed into each other, creating a cohesive piece of music that was to be digested, as its name implies, like a symphony. The album also contained music videos for each and every track, telling the story of a young French prince who was granted eternal life by becoming a vampire. Similar to his first single, this mini album came in 4 different types: two editions came with the music videos (one as a DVD, the other a Blu-ray), and the third with an instrumental bonus disc containing songs KAMIJO had written for the movie Vampire Stories.
Soon after the release of Symphony of the Vampire, KAMIJO announced he would embark on his first consecutive single campaign for the summer of 2014, releasing the single Moulin Rouge in June, and 闇夜のライオン (Yamiyo no LION) in July. These two singles, as well as his first single, led up to his first album, HEART, which is set to release in September of 2014.
In addition to KAMIJO's extensive music career, he has also owned and ran two record labels. His first formed in the year 2000, after all of the members of Lareine left the band, called APPLAUSE RECORDS. Through this label, Kamijo released several indie albums and singles for Lareine in addition to producing and supporting bands such as IZABEL VAROSA, 神崎, ＲＩＢＢＯＮ, and collaborating with record label UNDER CODE PRODUCTION for the omnibus Anamorphosis. APPLAUSE RECORDS ceased activities in 2006.
In 2007, KAMIJO's other record label was created--Sherow Artist Society. This label housed two very success bands' early careers: Versailles and 摩天楼オペラ. Both of these bands have toured overseas and are currently signed with major record deals. Other artists signed to Sherow at some point include: Juka, Metis Gretel, ドーリスマリィ, -The- UnForGiveness, ルシア and Hizaki Grace Project. 2010 marked the year both Versailles and 摩天楼オペラ left the label due to getting signed to international record deals, as well as the year all of this label's activities stopped (as none of the other groups signed to it were still active). This label remained dormant until 2014, in which Kamijo announced he has signed a new band and became their producer: [MU:].
Sherow Artist Society also had a short lived super group entitled Node of Scherzo. This group was made up of KAMIJO, Kaya, and Juka as vocalists; HIZAKI as the guitarist, and Jasmine You as the bassist (the 2nd guitar and drums were played by the rest of Versailles as support members). This band's music told a story about the battle of light and darkness, and even featured a spot from Asagi (of D). Node of Scherzo only released 1 official song, while playing songs also playing songs from each member's solo projects.
In addition to producing and performing, KAMIJO has also written music for the movie Vampire Stories (as mentioned earlier). He has also performed guest vocals in an album for 哀旋士.
Recording Support Members
Guitar: Anzi (摩天楼オペラ)
Guitar: HIZAKI (Versailles, currently in Jupiter)
Guitar: MEKU (ex-GALEYD)
Bass: JU-KEN (VAMPS)
Bass: IKUO (BULL ZEICHEN 88, Rayflower)
Bass: Masashi (Versailles / Jupiter, ex-ＡＬＰＨＡ, Ａｓｈ)
Bass: 根岸孝旨(negishi takamune) (Dr.StrangeLove)
Drums: 山崎慶 (Yamazaki Kei) (Venom Strip)
Live Support Artists
Guitar: HIZAKI (Currently in Jupiter)
Guitar: MEKU (ex-GALEYD)
Guitar: DAISHI ([MU:], ex-天照)
Bass: IKUO (BULL ZEICHEN 88)
Drums: Shinya (ex-La:Sadie's, DIR EN GREY)
Discography
[2013.08.28] [Maxi-Single] Louis ~Enketsu no La Vie en Rose~ (Louis ～艶血のラヴィアンローズ～)
[2014.03.05] [Mini-Album] Symphony of The Vampire
[2014.06.18] [Maxi-Single] Moulin Rouge
[2014.07.16] [Maxi-Single] Yamiyo no Lion (闇夜のライオン)
[2014.09.24] Heart
[2015.06.10] [Best-Album] 20th Anniversary All Time Best ～革命の系譜～
[2015.07.15] Royal Blood -Revival Best-
[2015.07.20] [Live DVD] Tour 2014 - The Death Final - The Empire of Vampire 2014.12.13 AiiA Theater Tokyo
[2016.07.13] [Live DVD] LA VIE EN ROSE 2015.12.28 Zepp Divercity Tokyo
[2016.07.18] [Live DVD] LA VIE EN ROSE 2015.12.28 Zepp Divercity Tokyo (Blu-ray edition)
[2017.04.00] [Live DVD] KAMIJO Epic Rock Orchestra
[2017.05.10] [Maxi-single] CASTRATO
[2017.09.27] [Maxi-single] mademoiselle
[2018.01.16] [Maxi-single] Nosferatu
[2018.01.31] [Live DVD] Epic Rock Orchestra at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo
[2018.03.21] SANG
[2018.03.21] [Maxi-single] SANG -Another Story-
[2018.07.18] [Maxi-single] Sang ~君に贈る名前~
[2018.12.19] [Live DVD] Sang Live at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo
[2019.01.30] [Maxi-single] Chamber Music Selection I
[2019.02.27] [Maxi-single] Chamber Music Selection II
[2019.03.27] [Maxi-single] Chamber Music Selection III
[2019.07.17] [Live DVD] Dream Live "Symphony of the Vampire" KAMIJO with Orchestra
[2019.07.24] [Maxi-single] Eye of Providence
[2019.11.27] [Maxi-single] TEMPLE -Blood sucking for praying-
[2020.02.26] [Maxi-single] SYMBOL OF THE DRAGON
[2020.04.29] [Maxi-single] Persona Grata
OHP: https://www.kamijo.club/
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KAMIJO Lyrics
Aristocrat’s Symphony Noble's born in chaos and Aristocrat's Symphony Ah... 本能が求め…
Audrey 例えばもし僕の過去から 君の存在が消えてしまうのならば 例えばもし僕の過去から 君の存在が消えてしまうのならば 出会う…
Castrato This warning is final for you Never again, no never ever…
DAKISHIMERARENAGARA 振り向けばまだすぐそこに あなたがいるような気配 勝手に期待して 代わりに残された風に 肩を落とし歩く背中抱き寄せられて…
Dying-Table Kohitsuji yo dināda! Omaetachi no himei wa watashi no shoku…
Emigre 過去も未来もその手の中 彼はそう全てを知る 黒き翼と角が示す 終幕の時 天使さえも従える夜は 月の灯りも消して まどろ…
Fuyu Tokyo Why don′t you touch my heart? 'Cause it′s so sentimental nig…
Grazioso Ookami no me ni Koumori no hane Mangetsu no yoru ni mezame…
Heart 死んだ伯爵の首にハイエナが群がる 愚かな者達 故に逆賊の魔女と 同じもてなしを 受けるがいい 「身に余る光栄」 ぞう言…
Imperial Concerto 響いた蹄の音... 闇を背負い森を駆ける 遠くぼやけた灯り 滲む思い出達 貴女が望むのなら僕は風にもなろう いっそこの…
Konoyo de Ichiban Utsukushii Barayo この世で一番 美しい薔薇よ 僕はいつのまにか あなたに夢中になった ずっと変わらず咲き続けている あなたが望むならば 永…
mademoiselle 恋人達が寄り添う街 壁に見つけたセピアのパリ 二人しか知らないあの日が 逆さまに飾られてる ガラス越しに映る影が少しだけ…
Moulin Rouge Motto chikaku de mitsumetai Kimi wa sou boku no chokoreito …
NOBLESS OBLIGE 少年は夢を見た 鉄格子の向こうで 歴史の闇に消えた 短すぎた人生 流れてゆく時間が その想いを運んで 私たちは重ねる …
Nosferatu 善や悪ではなく 本当の価値だけを見つめたい 美しいものならば それが正義 私は美を求める 誰が道具だと言った? 死者が…
Presto Rekishi no yami ni houmurareta kizokutachi e no rekuiemu So…
Romantique 湖に寄せては返す波 月の上 浮かぶ枯れ葉になって 見上げれば 羽ばたくコウモリも 蝶のよう 可憐に肩に止まる 夜の中 …
Royal Tercet Basha ni noserarete migara o utsusareta watashi Sō hitoshire…
Sacrifice of Allegro Tetsugoushi ni tozasareta osanaki hi no koushaku wa Banpei …
Sang III Your shadow in sight We have followed after for so many…
SHOUGEN 証言によるとヴェネツィアで その夫人と接触した後 華々しく社交界に現われ パリを魅了した 半世紀が経ち 夫人が目撃した若…
Sonata Sonata o kakitateru bishu to naru chi wa dokoni Hidzume no…
Theme of Sang Haven't seen you for a long time Look at you, such…
Throne Gisei to natta kagemusha no shi o Taezu tattobi munewoitame…
Trésor Renga no michi no waki ni wareta hachiue to hana Funsui…
UREINO HANAGA TSUDURU AI 今年最後の雪の日 なぜか長く感じた 流れる景色が見たくなって 曇った車窓を開いた 微かに残冬の足跡が 僕の胸を誘い出す …
Vampire Rock Star (Vampire Rock Star) Get up on your feet (Vampire Rock Star)…
この世で一番美しい薔薇よ この世で一番 美しい薔薇よ 僕はいつのまにか あなたに夢中になった ずっと変わらず咲き続けている あなたが望むならば 永…
冬東京 Why don′t you touch my heart 'Cause it′s so sentimental…
満月のアダージョ Mubōbina ai ni keitō shita daishō Mō kono mimi wa kikoenai M…
薔薇は美しく散る 草むらに名も知れず 咲いている花ならば ただ風を受けながら そよいでいればいいけれど 私は薔薇の運命に生まれた 華やか…
蝶の花 きれいな花のようにあなたが眩しくて 触れる事さえ出来なくて 雨が降り緑の葉を滑り落ちた 紅い花びらは水面に浮かんだ …
証言 証言によるとヴェネツィアで その夫人と接触した後 華々しく社交界に現われ パリを魅了した 半世紀が経ち 夫人が目撃した…
闇夜のライオン 月の鬣(たてがみ)が揺れる 闇夜のライオン 君の潜在意識を 挑発 刺激する 過去を踏みつぶすほどの 覚悟は決めたか？ …
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