Coltemonikha
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, stylised as "COLTEMONIKHA" or "COLTEMÖNIKHA", is a Japanese electronica
duo consisting of model and fashion designer Kate Sakai and record producer Yasutaka Nakata
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The group was formed as a project that combined music
and fashion
. The duo have produced two mini-albums to date, which were made to complement Sakai's fashion line "Made in Colkinikha". The name is a portmanteau of the brands "Colkinikha" and "Contemode".
influences. The lyrics, written by Sakai, generally carry a light-hearted mood and are written in both Japanese and English. Their music has been compared to the early work of the other Nakata-produced groups Capsule and Perfume
.
In December 14 2011, Coltemonikha will release their new CD+DVD combo, that will feature a combination of their two mini-albums, a video and two new songs.
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
duo consisting of model and fashion designer Kate Sakai and record producer Yasutaka Nakata
Yasutaka Nakata
is a Japanese songwriter, music producer and DJ. He formed the group Capsule in 1997 with vocalist Toshiko Koshijima and himself as composer/producer when both were 17. They formally debuted as capsule in 2001....
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The group was formed as a project that combined music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
and fashion
Fashion
Fashion, a general term for a currently popular style or practice, especially in clothing, foot wear, or accessories. Fashion references to anything that is the current trend in look and dress up of a person...
. The duo have produced two mini-albums to date, which were made to complement Sakai's fashion line "Made in Colkinikha". The name is a portmanteau of the brands "Colkinikha" and "Contemode".
Musical style
Coltemonikha's music is technopop-styled with picopop and electronicElectronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
influences. The lyrics, written by Sakai, generally carry a light-hearted mood and are written in both Japanese and English. Their music has been compared to the early work of the other Nakata-produced groups Capsule and Perfume
Perfume (group)
Perfume is a Japanese all-girl trio from Hiroshima, Japan, consisting of Ayano Ōmoto, Yuka Kashino, and Ayaka Nishiwaki. They debuted locally in 2001 and made their transition to a major label in 2005, focusing more on electropop...
.
Discography
Coltemonikha have released two mini-albums, the first on 17 May 2006 and the second on 26 September 2007.In December 14 2011, Coltemonikha will release their new CD+DVD combo, that will feature a combination of their two mini-albums, a video and two new songs.
- Coltemonikha (2006)
- Coltemonikha 2 (2007)
- Coltemonikha Best DVD (2011)