The Gospellers
From Wiki.theppn
The Gospellers (ゴスペラーズ) is a pioneering Japanese a Capella group, and have released albums throughout Asia. They are noted for their intricate harmonies, as well as the exquisite musicianship of all 5 members.
Contents |
Members
- Murakami Tetsuya (村上てつや)
- Kurosawa Kaoru (黒沢薫)
- Sakai Yuji (酒井雄二)
- Kitayama Youichi (北山陽一)
- Yasuoka Yutaka (安岡優)
Information
The group was formed in 1991 by the members of Waseda University's a Capella club "Street Corner Symphony". They released their first mini album DOWN TO STREET under FILE RECORDS label in August 15 1994. After some changes in membership line up, they made their major record debut with their single Promise released under Ki/oon Records, a sublabel of Sony Music Entertainment.
The group's 14th single Towa ni, and 6th album Soul Serenade, both entered on the Oricon charts and set records for amongst the longest staying records in Oricon history. Their 16th single Hitori reached no. 3 on the Oricon chart, which marked the 1st occasion a complete a Capella piece reached the top 3 positions of a Japanese music chart.
In June 6th 2001, the group released the love ballad collection album Love Notes which sold almost 2 million copies across Asia, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China and Korea.
In March 10th 2004, they released their 9th original album Dressed up to the Nines which contains 12 tunes including Right on, Babe, Shin Osaka, Machikado -on the corner- (the theme music for JRA's 50th anniversary) and End Roll (the ending theme for Super Channel's program "ER"). The group embarked on their tour "The Gospellers' Hill Tour 2004 'Goukyu'" in April 16th.
In addition to their work as a group, they have worked as composers, chorus, producers etc for other artists, both as a group and individually.
Discography
Albums
- [1995.10.21] The Gospellers
- [1996.09.01] Nimaime (二枚目)
- [1997.07.21] MO' BEAT
- [1998.08.21] Vol.4
- [1999.07.23] FIVE KEYS
- [2000.10.12] Soul Serenade
- [2001.06.06] Love Notes (LOVE SONG COLLECTION Album)
- [2002.02.20] FRENZY
- [2002.12.04] a Cappella (アカペラ)
- [2004.03.10] Dressed up to the Nines
- [2004.11.17] G10 (Best Album)
- [2006.11.22] Be as One
- [2007.11.28] The Gospellers Works
Mini-Albums
- [1994.08.15] DOWN TO STREET (indies)
- [2005.02.25] DOWN TO STREET REMAKE (indies)
Singles
- [1994.12.21] Promise
- [1995.07.21] U'll Be Mine
- [1995.11.09] Winter Cheers! / Higher
- [1996.03.01] Two-way Street
- [1996.07.01] Calendar (カレンダー)
- [1996.11.01] Machikirenai (待ちきれない)
- [1997.06.21] Wolf (ウルフ)
- [1997.12.01] Owaranai Sekai / Vol. (終わらない世界)
- [1998.04.22] Yuuyake Shuffle (夕焼けシャッフル)
- [1998.06.20] BOO ~Onakaga Sukuhodo Waratte Mitai~ (BOO~おなかが空くほど笑ってみたい~)
- [1998.12.12] Atarashii Sekai (あたらしい世界)
- [1999.06.19] Nettaiya (熱帯夜)
- [1999.12.01] Password (パスワード)
- [2000.08.23] Towa ni (永遠(とわ)に)
- [2000.12.06] Kokuhaku (告白)
- [2001.03.07] Hitori (ひとり)
- [2001.08.01] Yakusoku no Kisetsu (約束の季節)
- [2001.11.14] Chikai (誓い)
- [2002.02.20] Get me on
- [2002.04.10] Escort (エスコート)
- [2002.11.13] Hoshikuzu no Machi (星屑の街)
- [2003.07.16] Right on, Babe
- [2003.10.22] Shin Osaka (新大阪)
- [2004.01.28] Machikado -on the corner- (街角)
- [2004.10.27] Mimosa (ミモザ)
- [2006.05.24] Hitosuji no Kiseki / Kaze wo Tsukamaete (一筋の軌跡/風をつかまえて)
- [2006.10.18] Platinum Kiss
- [2006.10.18] Hi no Ataru Sakamichi (陽のあたる坂道)
- [2007.01.01] Platinum Kiss / Hi no Ataru Sakamichi (陽のあたる坂道)
- [2007.10.17] It Still Matters~Ai wa Nemuranai / Kotoba ni Sureba (It Still Matters~愛は眠らない/言葉にすれば)
- [2008.03.12] Aoi Tori (青い鳥)
- [2008.07.09] Lorelei (ローレライ)
- [2008.11.12] Sky High
VHS/DVD
- [1998.02.21] Sakaagari. (さかあがり。)
- [1999.03.14] The GOSPELLERS CLIPS 1995-1998
- [2001.08.01] The GOSPELLERS CLIPS 1999-2001
- [2003.07.02] a Capella Minato (アカペラ港)
- [2004.04.14] The GOSPELLERS CLIPS 2001-2004
- [2005.08.24] The Gospellers Saka Tour 2005 "G10" (ゴスペラーズ坂ツアー2005 “G10”)
- [2007.12.05] THE GOSPELLERS CLIPS 1995-2007 ~COMPLETE~
Vinyls
- [2002.02.20] Soul Serenade
- [2002.02.20] Love Notes
- [2002.03.06] Get me on
- [2002.03.06] FRENZY
Compilation/Other
- [2000.05.05] RESPECT!-The 30th anniversary of KIYOSHIRO IMAWANO- (#1 Slow Ballad)
- [2006.04.05] Wang Lee Hom - Heroes of Earth (#10 Ai no Yukou (Lee Hom meets The Gospellers))
- [2006.07.26] Kirk Franklin - Hero (#24 Lean On Me (The Gospellers with Kirk Franklin))
- [2007.03.07] Fairlife - Pan To Hitsuji To Love Letter (#6 うつぼかずら feat. The Gospellers)
- [2007.10.17] Hattori Ryoichi ~Tanjou 100 Shuunen Kinen Tribute Album~ (#4 Ginza Can-Can Musume)
- [2007.12.05] RHYMESTER - KING OF STAGE VOL.7 ~Made In Japan at Nihon Budokan~ (Shousan (Odds) feat, The Gospellers)
Books/Photobooks
- [2001.08.01] No Cut The Gospellers (ノーカット) amazon.co.jp
- [2002.03.11] Skoburu E Sakai Yuuji( スコブルイー―酒井雄二) amazon.co.jp
- [2002.12.18] The Gospellers-STARDUST MEMORIES amazon.co.jp
- [2003.04.25] Skoburu E Kamimaki ki (スコブルイー紙巻き) amazon.co.jp
- [2004.11.25] The Gospellers Atlas Tsuushin Kanzenban (ゴスペラーズ アトラス通信完全版) amazon.co.jp
- [2005.02.10] G10 archives―THE GOSPELLERS 10th Anniversary Book amazon.co.jp
- [2007.09.14] The Gospellers Saka Tour '06~'07 "Sergei" Document Book (ゴスペラーズ坂ツアー’06~’07 “セルゲイ”ドキュメントブック) amazon.co.jp
External Links
Categories: Groups | J-Pop | J-R&B

