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Mr.Children
Mr.Children or Misuchiru as they are known to their fans is a famous Japanese pop/rock group formed in 1989 by Kazutoshi Sakurai, Kenichi Tahara, Keisuke Nakagawa, and Hideya Suzuki.
Mr.Children is one of the most popular bands in Japan. They made their major debut in 1992 with the release of their first album, "EVERYTHING", but it wasn't until one of their singles was used as a drama theme song, like their fourth single "Cross Road", that they started getting noticed. Read Full BioMr.Children or Misuchiru as they are known to their fans is a famous Japanese pop/rock group formed in 1989 by Kazutoshi Sakurai, Kenichi Tahara, Keisuke Nakagawa, and Hideya Suzuki.
Mr.Children is one of the most popular bands in Japan. They made their major debut in 1992 with the release of their first album, "EVERYTHING", but it wasn't until one of their singles was used as a drama theme song, like their fourth single "Cross Road", that they started getting noticed. They got their big break in 1994 with the release of their fifth single, "innocent world", which made record sales and earned the Japan Record Award in 1994. Their fourth album, "Atomic Heart", which was released in the same year, is still their top selling album to date. Since then, all their singles have been number one hits in the Oricon charts like "Tomorrow never knows" and "Namonaki-uta", and many of them became million sellers, and they've produced other noteworthy albums.
In 1997, they took a long vacation, and came back to the Japanese music scene the next year with the single "Owari-naki-tabi."
Their sound is essentially a blend of light pop and classic rock. But due to the band's inclination to experiment with various music styles, their sound is constantly evolving. They have delved into various types of rock as well as jazz, blues, folk, country, and dance. Despite this constant change, however, their music has progressed successfully, proving them to be a versatile band that can last.
The main force behind the band is their singer and songwriter, Kazutoshi Sakurai, who composes almost all of their songs. The rest of the band include Kenichi Tahara on guitar, Keisuke Nakagawa on bass, and Hideya Suzuki (Jen) on drums and backing vocals. They also have supporting musicians on keyboards, guitar, brass instruments (trumpet and saxophone), and computer programming for their tours because they usually embellish their recordings.
It must be noted that a good part of what makes Mr.Children's songs unique is Sakurai's remarkable vocal ability. His vocal range is higher than the typical male range, and he sings with a noticeable Western style. Also, it is because he is influenced by the great classic rock artists of the '60s and '70s (in particular, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones) that the band's music usually has a classic rock feel. But being the vocalist of the band doesn't prevent him from sometimes sharing guitar solos with Tahara, or playing them by himself. He also plays the piano and harmonica proficiently.
Tahara and Nakagawa are the quietest members of the group, often choosing to remain in the background when the band appears on TV shows. Jen seems to be the most extroverted member who takes his top off onstage at any opportunity. He also always matches Sakurai's sense of humor. They are all very talented musicians who make vital contributions to the band.
On December 31, 2004, their song "Sign," was again awarded the Japan Record Award, ten years after the first.
Mr. Children has a long-time association with the Toys Factory record label.
Mr.Children is one of the most popular bands in Japan. They made their major debut in 1992 with the release of their first album, "EVERYTHING", but it wasn't until one of their singles was used as a drama theme song, like their fourth single "Cross Road", that they started getting noticed. Read Full BioMr.Children or Misuchiru as they are known to their fans is a famous Japanese pop/rock group formed in 1989 by Kazutoshi Sakurai, Kenichi Tahara, Keisuke Nakagawa, and Hideya Suzuki.
Mr.Children is one of the most popular bands in Japan. They made their major debut in 1992 with the release of their first album, "EVERYTHING", but it wasn't until one of their singles was used as a drama theme song, like their fourth single "Cross Road", that they started getting noticed. They got their big break in 1994 with the release of their fifth single, "innocent world", which made record sales and earned the Japan Record Award in 1994. Their fourth album, "Atomic Heart", which was released in the same year, is still their top selling album to date. Since then, all their singles have been number one hits in the Oricon charts like "Tomorrow never knows" and "Namonaki-uta", and many of them became million sellers, and they've produced other noteworthy albums.
In 1997, they took a long vacation, and came back to the Japanese music scene the next year with the single "Owari-naki-tabi."
Their sound is essentially a blend of light pop and classic rock. But due to the band's inclination to experiment with various music styles, their sound is constantly evolving. They have delved into various types of rock as well as jazz, blues, folk, country, and dance. Despite this constant change, however, their music has progressed successfully, proving them to be a versatile band that can last.
The main force behind the band is their singer and songwriter, Kazutoshi Sakurai, who composes almost all of their songs. The rest of the band include Kenichi Tahara on guitar, Keisuke Nakagawa on bass, and Hideya Suzuki (Jen) on drums and backing vocals. They also have supporting musicians on keyboards, guitar, brass instruments (trumpet and saxophone), and computer programming for their tours because they usually embellish their recordings.
It must be noted that a good part of what makes Mr.Children's songs unique is Sakurai's remarkable vocal ability. His vocal range is higher than the typical male range, and he sings with a noticeable Western style. Also, it is because he is influenced by the great classic rock artists of the '60s and '70s (in particular, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones) that the band's music usually has a classic rock feel. But being the vocalist of the band doesn't prevent him from sometimes sharing guitar solos with Tahara, or playing them by himself. He also plays the piano and harmonica proficiently.
Tahara and Nakagawa are the quietest members of the group, often choosing to remain in the background when the band appears on TV shows. Jen seems to be the most extroverted member who takes his top off onstage at any opportunity. He also always matches Sakurai's sense of humor. They are all very talented musicians who make vital contributions to the band.
On December 31, 2004, their song "Sign," was again awarded the Japan Record Award, ten years after the first.
Mr. Children has a long-time association with the Toys Factory record label.
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Innocent World
by Mr.Children
黄昏の街を背に抱き合えたあの頃が
胸をかすめる
軽はずみな言葉が時に人を傷つけた
そして君は居ないよ
窓にうつる 哀れなおとこが
いとおしくもある この頃では
Ah 僕は僕のままで
ゆずれぬ夢を抱えて
どこまでも歩き続けて行くよ
いいだろう? Mr.Myself
いつの日も この胸に
流れてる メロディー
軽やかに 緩やかに 心を伝うよ
陽のあたる坂道を昇る その前に
また何処かで 会えるといいな
イノセントワールド
近頃じゃ夕食の 話題でさえ仕事に
よごされていて
様々な角度から 物事を見ていたら
自分を見失ってた
入り組んでいる 関係の中で
いつも帳尻 合わせるけど
Ah 君は君のままに
静かな暮らしの中で
時には風に身を任せるのも
いいじゃない oh Miss.Yourself
物憂げな 6月の雨に 打たれて
愛に満ちた 季節を想って 歌うよ
知らぬ間に忘れてた笑顔など見せて
虹の彼方へ放つのさ 揺れる想いを
変わり続ける 街の片隅で
夢のかけらが生まれてくる oh 今にも
そして僕はこのままで
微かな光を胸に
明日も進んで行くつもりだよ
いいだろう? Mr.Myself
いつの日も この胸に
流れてる メロディー
切なくて 優しくて 心が痛いよ
陽のあたる坂道を昇る その前に
また何処かで 会えるといいな
その時は笑って 虹の彼方へ放つのさ
イノセントワールド
果てしなく続くイノセントワールド
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA/AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
by Mr.Children
黄昏の街を背に抱き合えたあの頃が
胸をかすめる
軽はずみな言葉が時に人を傷つけた
そして君は居ないよ
窓にうつる 哀れなおとこが
いとおしくもある この頃では
Ah 僕は僕のままで
ゆずれぬ夢を抱えて
どこまでも歩き続けて行くよ
いいだろう? Mr.Myself
いつの日も この胸に
流れてる メロディー
軽やかに 緩やかに 心を伝うよ
陽のあたる坂道を昇る その前に
また何処かで 会えるといいな
イノセントワールド
近頃じゃ夕食の 話題でさえ仕事に
よごされていて
様々な角度から 物事を見ていたら
自分を見失ってた
入り組んでいる 関係の中で
いつも帳尻 合わせるけど
Ah 君は君のままに
静かな暮らしの中で
時には風に身を任せるのも
いいじゃない oh Miss.Yourself
物憂げな 6月の雨に 打たれて
愛に満ちた 季節を想って 歌うよ
知らぬ間に忘れてた笑顔など見せて
虹の彼方へ放つのさ 揺れる想いを
変わり続ける 街の片隅で
夢のかけらが生まれてくる oh 今にも
そして僕はこのままで
微かな光を胸に
明日も進んで行くつもりだよ
いいだろう? Mr.Myself
いつの日も この胸に
流れてる メロディー
切なくて 優しくて 心が痛いよ
陽のあたる坂道を昇る その前に
また何処かで 会えるといいな
その時は笑って 虹の彼方へ放つのさ
イノセントワールド
果てしなく続くイノセントワールド
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