Baroque (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Baroque


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Background = group_or_band
Origin = flagicon|Japan Japan
Genre = Rock
Years_active = 2001–2004
Label = S'Cube Firewall Div./SMEJ
Associated_acts = Kannivalism
URL = [http://www.pigmy.jp www.pigmy.jp]
Current_members =
Past_members = Ryo
Akira
Kei
Bansaku
Naru
Yuji

nihongo|Baroque|バロック was a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2001. [http://www.cdjournal.com/main/artist/artist.php?ano=143819 "Baroque's Biography at CD Journal] Retrieved Aug 27 2007] 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."Cure" magazine, Volume 30, March, released 2006.1.21 pg 38]

History

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. [http://www22.big.or.jp/~yunisan/vi/baroque.html Baroque's Page on "Grass Thread"] ] [http://www.jmusiceuropa.com/uk/database-artist.php?id=43 "Baroque Profile & Bibiliography" JAME Retrieved Aug 21 2007] ] During this time, the band was called "Oshare Kei" or "Baroque kei" by media sources. [http://www.visunavi.com/artist/preview.php?id=59 Baroque's page at "Visunavi"] Retrieved Aug 20 2007]

In 2002, still as an independent band, Baroque released three singles and was able to play at NHK Hall. [http://www22.big.or.jp/~yunisan/vi/baroque.html Baroque's Page on "Grass Thread"] ] .] After the singles were released, Yuji left the band due to problems with his brain/memory. [http://www.jmusicamerica.com/us/database-artist-news.php?id=43 "Asian Rave" JAME news] Retrieved Aug 20 2007]

Their first major single was "Gakidou"."Personal Interview Part 1" Arena 27c Special - Vol 013 August 2003 pg 3 - 25] When Baroque went major in 2003, their sound shifted and included a drum machine; also their style shifted to casual clothing. [http://www.visunavi.com/artist/preview.php?id=59 Baroque's page at "Visunavi"] Retrieved Aug 20 2007] Their second major single "Ila" in particular had a trance/electronica sound..]

Shortly after their major label debut, the band's bassist announced he was resigning."Cure" magazine, Volume 30, March, released 2006.1.21 pg 38] The band announced on September 11th that they would break up, but they continued activities through the rest of the year. [http://www.pigmy.jp/news/kaisanosirase.html Official Website Announcement] Retrieved April 2 2006] [http://www.pigmy.jp/news/memberkaisan.html Members Comments on their Official Website] Retrieved April 2 2006] [http://www.jmusiceuropa.com/uk/database-artist.php?id=43 "Baroque Profile & Bibiliography" JAME Retrieved Aug 21 2007] ] Their last concert was a sold out performance at Zepp Tokyo on December 25, 2004. [http://www.visunavi.com/artist/preview.php?id=59 Baroque's page at "Visunavi"] Retrieved Aug 20 2007] .]

Members

Final Line-up

* Ryo (怜) – vocals
* Akira (晃) – guitar
* Kei (圭) – guitar
* Bansaku (万作) – bass

Former Members

* Yuji (祐二) - Drums
* Naru (ナル) – drums

Discography

;Albums
* "Sug Life" (September 9, 2004)

;Mini-Albums
* "Tokyo Stripper" (東京ストリッパー, January 12, 2002)

;Compilation Albums
* "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" ( _ja. Last Live 無未来 NO FUTURE March 23, 2005)

References

External links

* [http://www.pigmy.jp Official website]