MIYAVI is the ex-guitarist of Dué le quartz. During his time with Dué le quartz, he was known as Miyabi, meaning elegant. After going solo in late 2002, he changed his stage name to 雅-MIYAVI-. In 2013, with the release of his self titled album MIYAVI, the artist went through another name change, simplifying the name by dropping the kanji.
Dué le quartz: Miyabi's position in the band was that of guitarist and, occasionally, background vocals. He was the youngest member of the band, joining in 1999 at age 17, and developed the "youthful and flamboyant" image he still carries on today in his solo career, albeit it has been tweaked a bit. Dué le quartz disbanded in September of 2002, with Miyabi following up shortly afterward with the announcement of his solo career.
As a solo artist, Miyabi appeared on TV to promote his debut album, 【雅楽】-gagaku-, also stressing the name change from Miyabi to 雅-MIYAVI-. He continued to stress this change on into the first year of his solo career. It wasn't long before he had amassed a very large fan base, despite having lost some of his old fans from his Dué le quartz days, going on to release multiple singles and another album. About two years later, in late 2004, he was signed (or "married" as Universal and he had jokingly put it) to Universal Records Japan, making the transition from indie to major. The release of the single ロックの逆襲 -スーパースターの条件-/21世紀型行進曲 marked his major label debut. Around that same time, in late 2004, he also started referring to himself as MYV, but remained listed as "雅-MIYAVI-" on both his official website and in magazines.
In 2007, MIYAVI became a member of the supergroup S.K.I.N. along with three other notable Japanese rock musicians associated with or closely related to the visual kei movement - YOSHIKI, Gackt and SUGIZO. S.K.I.N. debuted with their first and so far only concert held on June 29 at Long Beach Arena, California, USA. After their debut performance, the band's activities suddenly came to a halt. The future of the project still remains unclear.
MIYAVI embarked on his first world tour in 2008, performing 33 concerts in North and South America, Europe and Asia. The concerts gained extensive media coverage and the majority of them were sold out. It was the most successful international tour undertaken by a Japanese artist to date.
On March 14, 2009, MIYAVI married the Japanese singer melody.. He announced the marriage and that his wife was expecting their first child on his official MySpace blog. Lovelie (Airi) Miyavi (愛理 雅) was born July 29, 2009. MIYAVI and melody. welcomed their second daughter, Jewelie Aoi, October 21, 2010.
In April 2009, MIYAVI left PS COMPANY Co,. , his record label, and Universal Records Japan with the expiration of his contract. On April 8th, he announced that he had started his own company J-glam Inc.. On December 31 that same year he also signed a contract with EMI Music Japan. His first single with EMI, Survive, was released March 10, 2010.
In 2013, with the release of his self titled seventh studio album MIYAVI (released June 19 in Japan) and singles leading up to it, MIYAVI changed his stage name from 雅-MIYAVI- to MIYAVI. The album is MIYAVI's first release in which the majority of the song lyrics are in English. It is also MIYAVI's best-selling album so far. In October that same year it was announced that the artist would venture into professional acting with his international debut in the film Unbroken, directed by Angelina Jolie. The film was released in December 2014. During the release of the film, MIYAVI and his family relocated to Los Angeles, California, USA, where they currently still reside.
In 2017, MIYAVI celebrated his 15th year as a solo artist with the release of an anniversary compilation album, All Time Best: Day 2 on April 2, and a tour in Japan titled MIYAVI 15th Anniversary Live „NEO TOKYO 15” beginning May 21. He also played a cameo role in the movie Kong: Skull Island.
As of 2017, MIYAVI has embarked on a total of five world tours, performing mainly in North and South America, Europe and Asia.
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ONPU NO TEGAMI
雅-MIYAVI- Lyrics
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Tatta SURIIKOODO demo, tsutawaru kana.
Itsumo, itsumo kimi ni zutto ienakatta koto ga arunda,
Demo kotoba ni sun no hetakuso dashi, tereru kara onpu ni shita yo.
Tatoe kore no nodo ga ZUTAZUTA ni bu kkowaretemo, polyp de kichattemo,
Isshougai, kimi no tame, ANTA no tame, shout shiteyou.
The lyrics to 雅-MIYAVI-'s song "onpu no tegami" are emotive and powerful, expressed through a mixture of vulnerability and determination. The first verse talks about the singer's own musical abilities, acknowledging that while their piano skills may not be perfect, they still hope that their message can be conveyed. This sentiment is echoed in the following line, where even a simple melody can still reach someone's heart.
The second verse delves into the singer's personal struggles with communication, confessing that there are things they have been unable to express to a particular person. However, rather than let their own shortcomings defeat them, they've instead transformed their emotions into music notation. This powerful and unique way of communicating shows the lengths they are willing to go to convey their feelings.
The final lines of the song showcase the singer's newfound resolution, declaring that even if their voice is strained or their throat is damaged, the melody will continue for the sake of their loved one and themselves. The final lines are an affirmation that they have made a choice and that they will stand by it.
Line by Line Meaning
Jouzukunai PIANO da kedo, kiitekureru kana,
Even though I don't have a grand piano, I wonder if you can hear the sound of my humble instrument.
Tatta SURIIKOODO demo, tsutawaru kana.
I hope that even just a simple score can convey my emotions to you.
Itsumo, itsumo kimi ni zutto ienakatta koto ga arunda,
There are many things I have always wanted to say to you but couldn't express myself.
Demo kotoba ni sun no hetakuso dashi, tereru kara onpu ni shita yo.
But because I stumble over my own words and get embarrassed, I turned them into notes on a sheet of music.
Tatoe kore no nodo ga ZUTAZUTA ni bukkowaretemo, polyp de kichattemo,
Even if my vocal cords are shattered or I develop a polyp in my throat,
Isshougai, kimi no tame, ANTA no tame, shout shiteyou.
I will live my entire life giving my all for you, for the both of us.
Tte, ima kimeta. kimechatta.
So, I've made my decision. I'm determined.
Contributed by Brooklyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GriffCan
2:53 best vocals
@sayumi3j
?
@zsolttamasmagyar6403
Fuckin awesome. I miss Miyavi's old songs,and style
@m.fioretattoo
How do we get his first 2 albums on Spotify? The world needs to know myv!
@jessi7529
Lol seriously.
@TheVagooWorld
Tremendo
@muoxou7491
上手くないピアノだけど、聴いてくれるかな、
たったスリーコードでも、伝わるかな。
いつも、いつも、君にずっと言えなかった事があるんだ、
でも言葉にすんのは下手くそだし、
照れるから音符にしたよ。
たとえ此の喉がズタズタにぶっ壊れても、
polypできちゃっても、
一生涯、君の為、アンタの為、shoutしてよう。
って、今決めた。決めちゃった。