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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are you ready to ROCK
雅-MIYAVI- Lyrics
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Soko no jouchan mo rock shitenndaro?
Nara, minna matomete atama futtena.
Soko no ossan yo, rock ga nandatte?
Otokomae dato rock janeen datte? (e, itte neette? /warai)
Gocha gocha usseena, damatteroyo.
Are you ready to rock?
Are you ready to rock?
Junbi wa iikai?
Youi wa iikai?
Soko no jicchan mo rock shiteendaro?
Soko no baachan mo rock shiteendaro?
Nara, hara no soko kara sakennde miro.
V-Rocks!!!
Are you ready to rock?
Are you ready to rock?
Junbi wa iikai?
Youi wa iikai?
The song "Are You Ready to Rock" by Miyavi is an energetic and upbeat track that celebrates rock music and its impact on society. The lyrics are a series of questions that the singer poses to his listeners, asking if they are ready to rock and if they are prepared to immerse themselves in the electrifying world of rock music. He asks if there are any young masters or mistresses of rock in the house, as well as any old grandfathers or grandmothers who love to rock out. The singer encourages everyone to unite and let loose by shouting out and making noise.
The lyrics suggest that rock music has no age limits and can be enjoyed by all generations. The fact that the singer addresses people of all ages and backgrounds implies that rock music is a universal language that brings people together. He also questions our preconceived notions of what it means to rock, such as gender stereotypes, since he wonders if a cool, handsome guy can't enjoy rock music or if an old man is too old to rock out. Thus, Miyavi is celebrating the democratic nature of rock music and the fact that anyone can participate and let loose.
In summary, the song encourages everyone to let loose and celebrate the power of rock music, which brings together people of all ages and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
Soko no bocchan mo rock shiteendaro?
Do you think the young master over there is rocking too?
Soko no jouchan mo rock shitenndaro?
Do you think the young lady over there is also rocking?
Nara, minna matomete atama futtena.
Well, let's all gather together and shake our heads.
Soko no ossan yo, rock ga nandatte?
What about that old man, does he know about rock?
Otokomae dato rock janeen datte? (e, itte neette? /warai)
Just because he's a man doesn't mean he knows about rock, right? (laugh)
Gocha gocha usseena, damatteroyo.
Don't be so noisy and shut up.
Rock is back...
Rock is making a comeback...
Are you ready to rock?
Are you prepared to rock?
Are you ready to rock?
Are you ready to get rocking?
Junbi wa iikai?
Is your preparation good enough?
Youi wa iikai?
Are you mentally and physically prepared?
Soko no jicchan mo rock shiteendaro?
Do you think the old man over there is grooving as well?
Soko no baachan mo rock shiteendaro?
Do you think the old lady over there is rocking too?
Nara, hara no soko kara sakennde miro.
Well, let's shout from the bottom of our stomachs and see.
V-Rocks!!!
Victory Rocks!!!
Contributed by Lucy L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.