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Baroque (band)
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| Baroque | |
|---|---|
| Origin |  Japan |
| Genre(s) | Rock |
| Years active | 2001–2004 |
| Label(s) | S'Cube Firewall Div./SMEJ |
| Associated acts |
Kannivalism |
| Website | www.pigmy.jp |
| Former members | |
| Ryo Akira Kei Bansaku Naru Yuji |
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Baroque (バロック?) was a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2001.[1] Originally signed to S'Cube, a sub-division of the independent record label Free-Will, the band later switched to the company's Firewall Division, with distribution handled by Sony Music Entertainment Japan. After releasing two albums, along with a greatest hits compilation, several singles and home video releases, Baroque disbanded in 2004. Vocalist Ryo and guitarist Kei have since reformed their previous band Kannivalism in 2006.[2]
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Baroque began with the members Ryo, Akira, Kei, Bansaku, and Naru. In Late 2001, Baroque released 2 demotapes. After releasing a mini-album and video tape, Naru left the band in March and was replaced by Yuji. [3][4] During this time, the band was called "Oshare Kei" or "Baroque kei" by media sources. [5]
In 2002, still as an independent band, Baroque released three singles and was able to play at NHK Hall.[3][1] After the singles were released, Yuji left the band due to problems with his brain/memory.[6]
Their first major single was Gakidou.[7] When Baroque went major in 2003, their sound shifted and included a drum machine; also their style shifted to casual clothing.[5] Their second major single "Ila" in particular had a trance/electronica sound.[1]
Shortly after their major label debut, the band's bassist announced he was resigning.[2] The band announced on September 11th that they would break up, but they continued activities through the yest of the year.[8][9][4] Their last concert was a sold out performance at Zepp Tokyo on December 25, 2004.[5][1]
- Yuji (祐二) - Drums
- Naru (ナル) – drums
- Albums
- Tokyo Stripper (東京ストリッパー, January 12, 2002)
- Sug Life (September 9, 2004)
- Brq 2001-2004 (December 12, 2004)
- Singles
- "Sukebe Boy" (スケベボウイ, August 7, 2002)
- "Caramel Drops" (キャラメルドロップス, November 29, 2002)
- "Chaplin" (February 5, 2003)
- "Gakidou" (我伐道, July 24, 2003)
- "Ila" (April 7, 2004)
- "Garion" (ガリロン, April 21, 2004)
- "Nutty a Hermit" (July 28, 2004)
- Video Releases
- Anakuro Film (あなくろフィルム, August 12, 2001)
- Brq DVD (December 15, 2004)
- Clip Collection (March 23, 2005)
- Last Live Mumirai No Future (Last Live 無未来 NO FUTURE March 23, 2005)
- ^ a b c d Baroque's Biography at CD Journal Retrieved Aug 27 2007
- ^ a b Cure magazine, Volume 30, March, released 2006.1.21 pg 38
- ^ a b Baroque's Page on Grass Thread
- ^ a b Baroque Profile & Bibiliography JAME Retrieved Aug 21 2007
- ^ Asian Rave JAME news Retrieved Aug 20 2007
- ^ Personal Interview Part 1 Arena 27c Special - Vol 013 August 2003 pg 3 - 25
- ^ Official Website Announcement Retrieved April 2 2006
- ^ Members Comments on their Official Website Retrieved April 2 2006
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