Although both perform under the FJ title and are collaborations with Kajiura, they are separate projects. FictionJunction songs have been featured in anime series such as Gundam Seed, Ookami Kakushi, and most recently Sacred Seven. As of August 2013 there are five vocalists: Kaori Oda, Keiko Kubota, Wakana Ootaki, Yuuka Nanri and Yuriko Kaida. Their concerts are typically titled "Yuki Kajiura Live" and include a backing band with Kajiura herself on keyboard.
Each member is credited with her own project name, except for Yuriko Kaida. They are presented in alphabetical order:
FictionJunction Kaori, with vocalist Kaori Oda (織田かおり). The duo performed two insert songs, "Tsubasa" and "Dream Scape", which were used in Tsubasa Chronicle. "Calling" was chosen as the ending for the anime series Baccano! and "Hanamori no Oka" (花守の丘 "Hill of the Flower Guardian"?), was used in Hokuto no Ken: Toki Den.
FictionJunction Keiko, with vocalist Keiko Kubota (窪田啓子). "Kaze no Machi e" (風の街へ?, "To the City of Wind") was used as an insert song in episodes 19 and 21 of Tsubasa Chronicle, and "Nohara" (野原?, "Field") was the B-side for the FictionJunction single "Toki no Mukou, Maboroshi no Sora". Vocalist Keiko Kubota is a member of Kalafina, another singing group created by Kajiura.
FictionJunction Wakana, with vocalist: Wakana Ootaki (大滝若菜). They performed two songs for the original soundtrack of Fist of the North Star True Saviour Legend: "Hikari no Yukue" (光の行方?, "Where the Lights Are") and the Japanese version of "Where the Lights Are" bonus track. FJ Wakana sang "Paradise Regained" (an insert song for El Cazador de la Bruja) and in the Pandora Hearts soundtrack. Vocalist Wakana Ootaki is also involved in Kalafina.
FictionJunction Yuuka, with vocalist: Yuuka Nanri (南里 侑香). Kajiura’s first, longest and best-known collaboration under the FictionJunction name. The project was originally titled "FictionJunction featuring Yuuka", but the "featuring" part was later dropped to shorten the name.[3] So far, they have released several singles and two full-length albums. Yuuka can also be heard in the Madlax OST.
Yuriko Kaida (貝田由里子). She first collaborated with Kajiura for the Noir soundtrack, in which she sang the songs that helped launched Kajiura's career: "Canta per me," "Salva nos" and "Lullaby." Since then Yuriko Kaida has provided vocals for many of Kajiura’s works, mainly as background chorus. Yuriko Kaida became a main FictionJunction vocalist until 2009, upon the release of the album "Everlasting Songs" and the single "Parallel Hearts.", lending her voice to “here we stand in the morning dew” and “Himitsu” in "Everlasting Songs" and providing vocals throughout the album.
FictionJunction Asuka, with vocalist Asuka Kato (加藤あすか). They performed "Everlasting Song", an insert song from anime series Elemental Gelade. Originally sung in English, "Everlasting Song" was re-recorded in Japanese and released as a single in 2005. It reached number 53 on the Oricon weekly chart and remained ranked for three weeks. As of 2012, Kato is working on her solo projects as Aira Yuhki and is no longer a FictionJunction singer.
Albums:
- "Everlasting Songs", announced November 20, 2008, features all FictionJunction vocalists: Yuuka, Keiko, Wakana, Kaori, Asuka, and Yuriko Kaida. It was released on February 25, 2009.
- "FictionJunction 2008-2010 The Best of Yuki Kajiura Live". The album contains recordings from Yuki Kajiura Live Vol.#2: 5. Tracks 1-4 on Disc 1 are from Yuki Kajiura Live Vol.#2. Tracks 5-8 are from Yuki Kajiura LIVE Vol.#3. Tracks 9-11 (FictionJunction Yuuka) and tracks 12-14 (FictionJunction) are from Yuki Kajiura Live Vol.#4: Everlasting Songs Tour 2009. The whole tracks of Disc 2 are new performances that have never been heard on DVDs and are from Yuki Kajiura Live Vol.#5: Japanese Seal SP Live. Hikaru of Kalafina and Yuriko Kaida performed the chorus in tracks 9-11 on Disc 1.
Beginning
FictionJunction Lyrics
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終わらない夜を見つめてる
宛名のない絵葉書
私は元気だよと
何度も書いて消して
眠れない夜から始まってゆく
何度でも生まれ変わる心のため
声よ届け未来へ
知らないうちに始まってた
波立つ星の海を越えて
空はやっと夜明けの口笛を響かせて
見下ろす街は夢の大地
眠れない夜に語り始める
私一人だけの story
君のいない日々をきっと歩いて行く
今始まる未来へ
哀しみの日々を灯火に変えて
いつか照らし出せる glory
何度でも生まれ変わる自分のため
声よ届け未来へ
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la, la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la la la la, la la la la la la
La la la, la la la la la la la
未来へ
未来へ
未来へ
In the lyrics of FictionJunction's song "Beginning," the imagery of a white curtain gently swaying as the singer gazes at the unending night sets a contemplative and introspective tone. The mention of an addressless postcard where the singer writes "I am doing well" repeatedly and erases it symbolizes a sense of loneliness and longing to reach out to someone who is not there.
The song then progresses to describe how the story begins from sleepless nights, with the singer acknowledging their presence in this moment. The recurring theme of rebirth and transformation for the sake of the heart is emphasized, as the singer seeks to send their voice towards the future, to a place where it can resonate and be heard.
As the journey through tumultuous seas of stars seems to have unknowingly commenced, the arrival at a dawn where the sky finally whistles of awakening signals a shift in perspective. The city below becomes a land of dreams as the singer narrates their personal story that unfolds in the sleepless nights, walking through days without the other person, towards a new beginning in the future.
Turning sorrowful days into beacons of light, the singer hopes to someday illuminate the glory that lies ahead, stressing the idea of continuous renewal and rebirth for their own sake. The chorus of "La la la" serves as a poignant backdrop to these reflections, leading towards a resolute declaration to reach out to the future, repeated in a fervent plea to move forward.
In essence, the lyrics of "Beginning" by FictionJunction evoke a sense of yearning, resilience, and determination to overcome the challenges of the past and present, embracing the uncertainties of the future with a hopeful spirit. The imagery of sleepless nights, distant horizons, and personal transformation weaves a narrative of self-discovery and growth, culminating in a powerful affirmation to move towards the unknown future with unwavering resolve.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: YUKI KAJIURA
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@TheSeeking2know
Listening again, it's a beautiful vocal arrangement!
Solo (Just Keiko)
Solo then two-part harmony (Joelle alone, then joined by Keiko)
Solo then three-part harmony (Kaori alone, then joined by Keiko and Joelle)
Solo then four voices (Yuriko alone, then joined by Joelle, Keiko, and Kaori)!
Highlights:
At the Kaori stage, Joelle really took this sweet and light head voice which is one of the reasons I was pleased when I first heard she was joining FJ.
At the end of Yuriko's piercing head voice solo, for the harmony Joelle just picked up from where Yuriko left off, while Yuriko went even higher!
Yuriko hitting a clean A5 in head voice at 5:59!
@kyo696
Yuriko's voice sounds like a flute omg 😩✨
@TheSeeking2know
@Ray Ryan And she brings out the high edge in any kind of song, whether a slow ballad or energetic pop rock tune.
Her head voice is her strongest skill.
@grapiemon
I just love how they all start off with their own little "solo" parts and then come together in the end, this song really highlights how beautifully each and every FJ utahime sings and how unique all of them are.
Keiko starting off at the start too made me super happy!!! Then hearing Joelle aND THEN the two of them singing together, I love how well their voices mix! Kaori's voice is just absolutely stunning as well, and Yuriko's bit at the end gave me chills.
I swear, every time I hear Joelle's voice I just fall in love with it all over again. Amazing work as always, thank you so much for this ❤
@TheSeeking2know
Yes! I like your comment and.agree with it! Keiko and Joelle is a sweet blend. So is Joelle with Yuriko. I like how Joelle switches her tone to match them. In fact I like all of them have come facility with this. All of them coming together at the end was beautiful. Joelle is also a beautiful singer solo as she opens her tone quite well.
@jungjena
I saw Yuki Kajiura - sensei smiled when Keiko - san sang the chorus at 2:57. It's so beautiful and maybe Kajiura - san is proud of her so much <3 . The rest of the performance is so speechless, everyone is so stunning, amazing. Always love their harmonize.
@TheSeeking2know
Yes that's so visible. They believe in each other.
@MsDwiAndi
Yuriko Kaida is so awesome!!! Her clear and sweet singing voice is just like the climax of the song on 5:23 where Yuki Kajiura also started smiling widely till the end of the song. Love the moment! :D
@TheSeeking2know
Listening again, it's a beautiful vocal arrangement!
Solo (Just Keiko)
Solo then two-part harmony (Joelle alone, then joined by Keiko)
Solo then three-part harmony (Kaori alone, then joined by Keiko and Joelle)
Solo then four voices (Yuriko alone, then joined by Joelle, Keiko, and Kaori)!
Highlights:
At the Kaori stage, Joelle really took this sweet and light head voice which is one of the reasons I was pleased when I first heard she was joining FJ.
At the end of Yuriko's piercing head voice solo, for the harmony Joelle just picked up from where Yuriko left off, while Yuriko went even higher!
Yuriko hitting a clean A5 in head voice at 5:59!
@ceruzora
Keiko sounds like heaven here. I feel like they are so well balanced in this song, wonderful! ✨
@user-si8jw3dk9k
原曲ももちろんいいですが、時を経てこんなに素敵なアレンジによってライブで見れるとは…！
ツアー未参戦だったので、公開ありがたいです。
千葉紗子さんの曲なら、いつか「ひかり」のカバーも聴いてみたい😊