Fujifabric Shimura Masahiko Katou Shinichi 2003 Yamauchi Souichirou 2004 Kanazawa Daisuke 2003 Adachi Fusafumi 2004 Vocals, Guitar Bass Guitar Keyboard Drums Profile From jazz to rock and everything in between Fujifabric manages to amaze the listener with their musical styling, while still maintaining a sound that is purely their own. From the jazz sound of "Kieru Na Taiyou" to the disco beat of "Sakura Namiki, Futatsu No Kasa" you find yourself wondering if there isn't a style that can't be incorporated in a Fujifabric song, that Masahiko's voice can't interpret, or that these talented musicians can't play. Combine that with Masahiko's incredible writing skills and Fujifabric will keep you coming back for more. As with most bands there is a story behind the band's name. Fujifabric has the rare distinction of being named after a textile company [Fuji Fabric] based in Yamanashi Prefecture. They were founded by Masahiko Shimura and Takayuki Watanabe, the son of Fuji Fabric's owner. As students Watanabe and Shimura met in junior high school forming their first cover band. After high school and with the name of their band already chosen, they moved to Tokyo in 2000. Tadokoro Sachiko joined on keyboards and in October 2001, Fujifabric played for the first time on stage at Shibuya's Eggsite live house. Fujifabric released their first mini album A La Carte in October 2002, under the CRUX label. Major labels took notice. In the meantime the band continued to perform and released the mini album A La Mode in June 2003 [CRUX]. Within the year Fujifabric was signed to Toshiba-EMI. The band entered the studio late in 2003, to work on 4 new maxi singles themed on the four seasons and a full album, the band's first. Each single was to be released at specific times over the coming year, with the album Fuji Fabric being released on November 10, 2004. The mini album A La Molto appeared as a limited pre-release in February 2004. The pre-promotional schedule could have been dictated by a change in the band line up. In January, one of the two founding members, Takayuki Watanabe, quit the group citing creative differences. He refused to comment on the band's future or past, except to state that they [the band] will be continuing on with the name. Originally this profile ended with "It will be interesting to hear what direction Shimura Masahiko takes Fujifabric in the future without Takayuki Watanabe." On hearing the album Fuji Fabric for the first time, I was not impressed with the band's leadership nor the band's direction. What had once been an innovative and vital sound had been reduced to a dim echo of the original. Literally the heart had been ripped from the music, or the band as the case may be. Will they recover? With a more polished return to their indie roots, Fujifabric's single Ginga is infused with a maturity that brings together the styles that had divided indie and single Fujifabric fans into different camps. I am happy to report that Fujifabric is back and better than ever. (updated 2004-03-26) - Denise Smith (published 2004.12.13, updated 2006.03.30) Links Artist homepage Toshiba-Emi Samples Keikaku Content Review - Fuji Fabric Review - Ginga Review - Niji Discography list Albums RTSC-002 A La Carte RTSC-005 A La Mode TOCT-25291 A La Molto TOCT-25519 Fuji Fabric TOCT-25847 Fab Fox Singles RTSC - 001 SONG-CRUX Split Series Kyouen TOCT-4709 Sakura No Kisetsu / Sakuranamiki, Futatsu No Kasa TOCT-4737 Kagerou TOCT-4781 Akakiiro No Kinmokusei TOCT-4835 Ginga TOCT-4873 Niji TOCT-4911 Akaneiro no Yuuhi Compilations Unknown Midnight Charm 04 RTLC-001 LIVE-CRUX Vol.1 TIBE-0002 Shinjuku Meeting02 SVWC-7140 I'll / CKBC Image Album Sentimental Lilac Unknown ラスケスペシャル1 SELD-004 D★SELDOM 4 TOCT-25889 Happy Birthday, John DVDs PTBH-1003 DVD ROCK魂！～怒涛ロック～ TOBF-5444 Fab Clips		A La Carte (Album) Released: 2002.10.21 (RTSC-002) Label: CRUX Tracklist 1. Senkou Hanabi 2. Sakuranamiki, Futatsu No Kasa 3. Gozen Sanji 4. Ukigumo 5. Dansu2000 6. Akaneiro No Yuuhi Shinjuku Meeting02 (Compilation) Released: 2002.07.19 (TIBE-0002) Tracklist 2. Otteke Otteke LIVE-CRUX Vol.1 (Compilation) Released: 2002.07.05 (RTLC-001) Label: CRUX Tracklist 3. Otteke Otteke 4. Akaneiro No Yuuhi Midnight Charm 04 (Compilation) Released: 2002.04 Tracklist O2. Fujifabric [Tape] SONG-CRUX Split Series Kyouen (Single) Released: 2001.09.21 (RTSC - 001) Tracklist 1. Akaneiro No Yuuhi « 1 2 3 Organise Select type All Album Single EP Compilation Demo DVD Order by release date title type back to profiles
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