1) angela is a JPop duo
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1) angela is a JPop duo
2) Angela is a German 60's singer
3) ANGELA is a Konami Beatmania artist
4) Angela is bossa nova artist
1) angela is a JPop duo from Okayama, Japan composed of atsuko (lyrics, vocals, musical composition) and KATSU (musical composition and arrangment, keyboards, guitar).
angela has released a grand total of nineteen singles (six on a major label), one maxi single, one promotional CD, four mini CD albums, and five full-length CD albums (one on a major label). Additionally, their music has been featured on other anime-related soundtrack CDs.
Ironically, atsuko and KATSU did not realize that they were both born in the same town of Okayama until they went to the same music school in Tokyo. There, their same origin allowed them to bond together into the earliest incarnation of angela. They decided to work together, and they have come a long way since then.
Originally, angela was an independent band, performing in clubs and otherwise since 1993 and in 1999 they made their debut with the single memories, however this release went largely unnoticed. In 2002, they were signed by KING RECORDS after one of their representatives heard a song that Katsu had improvised from the ever-popular Zankoku na Tenshi no Thesis. After that, their debut single, Asu e no brilliant road became the cornerstone of success for angela. This was success that granted them several popular singles for the Uchuu no Stellvia and Sokyuu no Fafner anime series and a popular album, Sora no Koe -- success that granted them even a live concert in the United States at Otakon 2004 in Baltimore, Maryland.
angela's newest album, "I/O", was released in November on King Records and is available.
They are also known for the parapara dance routine which accompanies Asu e no brilliant road that "is very popular in Tokyo" according to angela.
angela performed at Sakuracon 2005 in Seattle, Washington, and will be performing at CN Anime 2005 in Toronto, Ontario
Their live concerts consist of a background layer of music, arranged by KATSU beforehand. At the concert, atsuko performs a vocal track live, as KATSU performs a guitar track live. Therefore, the songs in all of their concerts are pre-determined to a greater extent than other bands.
CORE introduction
Angela Lyrics
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hikari ni kimi wo kasaneta
kirameku kodou oto ni naranai "ai" wa
kokoro mannaka de chanto sodatteru yo
misete agetai
deai kara nani wo moratta no?
wakare kara nani wo manan da no?
michite hiku ushio ni madowasare
michite kakeru tsuki ni me wo ubawareru kedo
sotto mimi wo sumashite miyou
hitotsu zutsu ga koe agete
sunao ni naratte atashi ni iu
sore ga "rashisa" tte koto na no
motto umaku tsutaerarereba ii ne kimi ni
The introduction to Angela's song "CORE" is a beautiful and introspective piece that questions the nature of love and explores the intensity of emotions. The lyrics begin by describing a soft and gentle light that surrounds the singer, created by the love of another. The heartbeat of the singer sparkles brightly, but the word "ai" (love) doesn't make a sound. Nonetheless, love is growing strong within the singer's heart and they want to show it to the world.
The next verse starts with a question: "What did you gain from meeting me? What did you learn from parting with me?" These questions bring up the idea of how the experiences one has with someone else can shape their lives, even if they are only temporary. The singer then vows to cherish the unshakeable and unwavering love that has been born in themselves, even if it causes them to be swayed by the waves of the ocean or to have their eyes stolen by the shining moon.
The singer concludes by asking the listener to listen carefully to the words they speak. They talk about how expressing oneself honestly is difficult, but it is important for the sake of portraying one's true character. The singer wishes they could communicate their feelings to their loved one better.
Line by Line Meaning
tsutsumikomu yawarakana
Wrapped around softly, enveloped by gentle warmth
hikari ni kimi wo kasaneta
I overlapped with you in the light
kirameku kodou oto ni naranai "ai" wa
This love that doesn't make a sound with sparkling heartbeats
kokoro mannaka de chanto sodatteru yo
It's growing steadily in my heart
misete agetai
I want to show it to you
deai kara nani wo moratta no?
What did you gain from the encounter?
wakare kara nani wo manan da no?
What did you learn from the parting?
kono kaku wa yuruginai "ai" wo chikaeru
I swear an unshakable love with this core
michite hiku ushio ni madowasare
I'm swayed by the ebb and flow of the tide
michite kakeru tsuki ni me wo ubawareru kedo
But my eyes are stolen by the bright shining moon
sotto mimi wo sumashite miyou
Let's listen carefully with our ears
hitotsu zutsu ga koe agete
Each one raising their voice
sunao ni naratte atashi ni iu
Honestly tell me what you want to say
sore ga "rashisa" tte koto na no
That's what being 'true to oneself' is all about
motto umaku tsutaerareru to ii ne kimi ni
I wish I could convey it more smoothly to you
Contributed by Declan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.