Yuri Nakamura (Japanese: 中村由利, Hepburn: Nakamura Yuri) is a Japanese musical composer and singer under Giza Studio label. In years 1999-2013 she was a vocalist and composer of Japanese pop band Garnet Crow.[1][2]
Yuri Nakamura | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Yurippe (ゆりっぺ) |
| Born | 4 July 1977 Japan |
| Genres | J-pop |
| Occupations | Singer, composer |
| Instruments | Vocals, tambourine |
| Years active | 1999–2013 |
| Labels | Giza Studio |
| Website | garnetcrow |
History
editWhile in school she was interested in composing music and classical artists such as Piotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky and Frédéric Chopin inspired her.[3]
In the winter of 1999, she participated in recording of Eien album by Japanese band Zard as a back vocalist.[4] In beginning of autumn, the earlier formation of her band Garnet Crow began during recording of Mai Kuraki's English language single "Baby I Like".[5] On November, the pre-recorded version of "Mysterious Eyes" was aired on Japanese TV Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation which was used as opening theme for anime television series Detective Conan.[6] In December they released their first mini album First Kaleidscope: Kimi no Uchi ni Tsuku made Zutto Hashitte Yuku under Giza Studio's indies label Tent House.
In March 2000, her band debuted with the major singles "Kimi no Uchi ni Tsuku made Zutto Hashitte Yuku" and "Mysterious Eyes".
In December 2001, she participated in the R&B cover album Giza Studio R&B Respect Vol.1: Six Sisters Selection, covering Tell me by Groove Theory.[7] Few days later after cover album release, she made her first public appearance in live GIZA studio R&B PARTY at the Hills Pan Kōjō along with another Giza artists such as Aiuchi Rina, Mai Kuraki, Ami Matsunaga (The Tambourines), Mami Miyoshi (Rumania Montevideo) and Akiko Matsuda (Ramjet Pulley).[8]
In 2002, she made her first appearance as representative band member in their first live tour First live scope, the DVD footage was released in 2003. In summer she appeared in another Giza Studio summer event, "Giza studio Mai-K & Friends Hotrod Beach Party" where she covered The Little Old Lady (from Pasadena) by Jan & Dean.[9] Recorded version of this song was released in autumn.[10]
In February 2003, along with Japanese singer-songwriters Rina Aiuchi and Mai Kuraki they've appeared in "Giza Studio Valentine Concert". She performed here early songs from her band. There were plans to release DVD footage of concert, however due to unknown reason it was canceled.[11] On the same month she composed song Graduation for Japanese band U-ka Saegusa in dB, the song was included in their debut mini album Secret & Lies.[12] On September, she made her television public appearance on music program Music Station where she performed with Garnet Crow their single "Kimi to Iu Hikari". On October. She participated in collaboration cover single "Imitation Gold" along with Mai Kuraki, covering "Watashi wa Kaze" by Carmen Maki & Oz as coupling song. The producer is Tak Matsumoto from the Japanese rock band B'z.[13] The song was also included in the rock cover album The Hit Parade.[14]
In 2004, she composed for Japanese band Zard song for their album Tomatteita Tokei ga Ima Ugokidashita, Tomatteita Tokei ga Ima Ugokidashita. Zard vocalist, Izumi Sakai performed this song in their first live tour "What a beautiful moment 2004".[15]
In 2005, she composed song for Japanese singer Sayuri Iwata "Sorairo no Neko".[16] She later covered it in Garnet Crow compilation album Best and performed once in their live tour Livescope 2006 - Twilight Valley. It's her last song composed for someone else.
In 2007, she participated recording of Zard first posthumous single "Glorious Mind" in backing vocals. The song was used as opening theme for anime television series Detective Conan.[17]
In 2008, she made special guest appearance in Zard live tour What a Beautiful Memory 2008.[18]
In early 2010 she formed alternative subgroup Miniqlo along with guitarist of Garnet Crow, Hitoshi Okamoto. Their CD releases were limited and only were available during Garnet Crow live tours. The albums consist of re-arranged songs from previously release studio albums by Garnet Crow.[19][20][21][22] On December she has participated in Christmas cover album "Christmas Non-Stop Carol" along with other Giza and Tent House artists covering song Auld Lang Syne.[23] Re-arranged version appears in final Miniqlo album Viento Blanco. On December, during Garnet Crow's Parallel Universe Live Tour, as part of setlist she covered Angels We Have Heard on High, in 2011 it was released on DVD Garnet Crow livescope 2010+ ～Welcome to the Parallel Universe ～.[24]
In 2013 after their final live tour Livescope 2013 -Final-, the band has disbanded.[25][26][27][28][29] Since then her presence is unknown since 2013.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Garnet Crow Profile (Nakamura Yuri)". Garnet Crow Official Website.
- ^ "Garnet Crow インタビュー (2003)". Music Freak Magazine.
- ^ Citation from: Garnet Crow (2005). Best (CD Album; Photobook profile). Garnet Crow. Japan: Giza Studio. GZCA-5072/73.
- ^ Zard (1999). Eien (CD Album; Booklet (credit staff). Zard. Japan: B-Gram Records. JBCJ-1021.
- ^ "2003/09/05, interview with Tamori (Garnet Crow -君という光)". Music Station (in Japanese).
- ^ Credits from "鳥取クモ屋敷の怪(解決編)". 名探偵コナン. Season 7 (in Japanese). November 15, 1999. Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation.
- ^ "GIZA studio R&B Respect Vol.1 - six sisters selection". CDJapan. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
- ^ "GIZA studio R&B PARTY at the "Hills Pan Koujou" [Horie] vol.1". CDJapan. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
- ^ "2002年7月号 cover artist：HOTROD BEACH PARTY". J Groove Magazine Official Website (archived). Archived from the original on 2002-12-26.
- ^ "Giza studio MAI-K & FRIENDS HOTROD BEACH PARTY (V.A)". Oricon News (in Japanese).
- ^ "2003年3月号 cover artist: 倉木麻衣、愛内里菜、中村由利（GARNET CROW）". J Groove Magazine Official Website (archived). Archived from the original on 2003-07-24.
- ^ "U-ka Saegusa in db discography (album)". U-ka Saegusa in db Official Website (archived). Archived from the original on 2004-07-18.
- ^ "2003.10.8に発売された松本孝弘ソロプロジェクトによる邦楽カバー作品の第2弾に中村由利が参加!!". Garnet Crow Official Website. Archived from the original on 2004-11-18.
- ^ "The Hit Parade (Tak Matsumoto)". cdjapan.co.jp.
- ^ "[ZARD] What a beautiful memory (tracklist)". Amazon JP.
- ^ "3年B組の人気者"ヤヨ"こと岩田さゆりが歌手デビュー！". Barks JP.
- ^ "[ZARD] 生前最後の名曲がついにCD化決定". Natalie.mu.
- ^ "坂井泉水三回忌にZARDニューシングル発売、倉木麻衣も参加". Natalie.mu.
- ^ "Green Flash [会場限定CD]". Amazon JP.
- ^ "Vieto Blanco [会場限定CD]". Amazon JP.
- ^ "Paralyzed Frequency [廃盤]". Amazon JP.
- ^ "above all else!![会場限定CD]". Amazon JP.
- ^ "Christmas Non-Stop Carol (Auld Lang Syne/中村由利)". Christmas Non-Stop Carol Official Website.
- ^ "2011.6.29 LIVE DVD『GARNET CROW livescope 2010+ ～welcome to the parallel universe！～』発売決定！(収録曲 DISC 1: Angels We Have Heard on High)". Garnet Crow Official Website (archived).
- ^ "GARNET CROW Announced a Sudden Hiatus on the Final Day of their Tour on March 30th". Barks (english site).
- ^ "GARNET CROW解散告げた東京公演「本当にありがとう". Natalie.mu.
- ^ "GARNET CROWが解散「やりきった」…大阪で13年間の活動に幕". Oricon News.
- ^ "GARNET CROW解散 受け継がれていく夢「楽曲は生きています」". Billboard Japan.
- ^ "Important message to everyone". Garnet Crow Official Website.
External links
edit- Yuri Nakamura at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Profile from Official Garnet Crow website [1]
- Yuri Nakamura Discography at Discogs [2]