Hemenway was a Japanese rock band formed in 2011 by Korean-Americans Isaac and Charm, along with Toshi and Ogaching who are Japanese natives. The members originally met at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts in 2008 before forming the band.[1][2] Isaac, the band's vocalist, speaks English, Korean and Japanese, and many of their songs feature lyrics in all three languages.[3]
Hemenway | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | ヘメンウェイ |
| Genres | J-Pop, rock |
| Years active | 2011–2014 |
| Labels | Ki/oon Music |
| Members | Isaac (Vocal, guitar) Charm (Guitar) Ogaching (Bass) Toshi (Drums) |
| Website | hemenway.jp |
Hemenway provided the 20th ending to the Japanese anime Naruto Shippūden,[4] the first opening theme to the anime Eureka Seven AO,[5] and the opening theme to the anime Duel Masters Victory V3. Their single for Eureka Seven AO, "Escape", placed on the Oricon sales charts 5 times, peaking at 34th place.[citation needed]
On March 24, 2014, Hemenway announced the band's departure due to musical creative differences between the band members.[6]
See also
edit- THE RiCECOOKERS - another Japanese rock band formed of Berklee alumni
- Naoki Urasawa - Japanese manga artist and musician who collaborated with Hemenway on a live show at Japan Expo 2012[7][3]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "プロフィール｜Sony Music". Retrieved 2015-07-22.
- ^ "Interview with Hemenway at Japan Expo 2012". JaME U.S.A. Retrieved 2019-04-28.
- ^ a b Wang, Jen (2013-02-26). "Hemenway - Interview (2013)". J-Generation. Retrieved 2022-02-08.
- ^ "Promising Band Hemenway To Naruto Ending Theme on Jan. 24 - Anime News Network". 2012-01-12. Retrieved 2015-07-22.
- ^ "Stereopony, Hemenway Perform Eureka Seven Ao Themes - Anime News Network". 2012-02-16. Retrieved 2015-07-22.
- ^ "Hemenway、4月のWWWワンマンをもって解散 - 音楽ナタリー". 2014-03-24. Retrieved 2015-07-22.
- ^ "Naoki URASAWA in conference: very stylish - Japan Expo". 8 July 2012. Retrieved 2015-07-22.
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