Appa (band)

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Name = Appa


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Origin = Tokyo, Japan
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Genre = J-pop/Rock
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Years_active = 2004–Present
Label = [Independent record label]
Notable_albums = "Appa", "Gigs"
Notable_songs = "Kimochiyo"
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URL = http://appa.web.infoseek.co.jp/
Current_members = Izawa Keitaro
Sato Kazuto
Hotta Hideaki
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nihongo|Appa|あっぱ is a Japanese rock band formed in 2004 by Izawa Keitaro (伊澤啓太郎), Sato Kazuto, and Hotta Hideaki.Since Izawa is well grounded in jazz and classical music, Appa's musical features are influenced by them. The biggest feature of the playing style of Appa is Izawa's piano playing. Izawa, who is the leader of Appa, is one of the members of Tokyo Jihen (from 2005).

History

In 2004, Izawa, who had quit his band NAM, formed Appa with Sato and Hotta. They often held live performances, but not so many people came to like them. After Izawa joined Tokyo Jihen, however, Appa got a lot of fans, most of whom were fans of Tokyo Jihen. They have released two CDs up to now.

Members

*Izawa Keitaro: Piano, Vocal:Born in 1976, 7/4. From Kurashiki
*Sato Kazuto: Electric Bass
*Hotta kazuaki: drums

Discography

*Appa (released in 2005.4/30)
#Kimochiyo(きもちよ)
#Hachiroku Cheering Song(ハチロク応援歌)
#A Lie(嘘)
#A Hoax(イカサマ)
#Drunken Song(酔っ払ったSONG)

*GIGS
#A Gypsy(ジプシー)
#Kimochiyo(きもちよ)
#Hachiroku Cheering Song(ハチロク応援歌)
#A Lie(嘘)
#Frank(ざっくばらん)
#An Afro In The Heaven(天上アフロ)
#I Have The Another Strategy(うつてあり)
#The Light Of Mothers(母の光):Bonus Track.Sullen(むっつり)

*Umareku: The origin of the Tokyo Jihen song, A Letter (手紙).

External links

* [http://appa.web.infoseek.co.jp/ Appa Official Site]
* [http://2.mbsp.jp/izawa/ Izawa Ichiyo Templete Site]