Kanon (singer)
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Kanon is a Japanese singer and song-writer born in Tokyo, Japan
on March 9, 1980. She is signed to Sony Music Japan International.
Her latest mini album, My Road ~ Songs for Guin Saga was released on August 26, 2009. Her fifth album planned to be released on March 31, 2011 as she stated on her blog. But, somehow she postponed it. Her new album is set to be released on April 27, 2011. The album's title is "A New Story"
She debuted in July 2002 with her first live performance shortly after graduating the College of Music in Queensland, Australia. A year later, Kanon released [Alleluia], a mini-album containing various songs in her own piano self-accompaniment. That same year she was invited to perform live in Russia at the Moscow Baptist Church, the Red-Plaza stage, and at a home for the elderly. She was very popular with the crowds and was deemed a highly regarded Japanese representative. The first year-and-a-half of her career proved to be a fantastic display of vocal prowess, but also, in particular, lacked in original compositions. It wasn’t until February 2004 when Kanon released the album [Hymn of Grace], this one being the first to include songs written and composed by her. Prior to this release she solely sang covers of songs (usually ones that fall under the category of popular folk songs) indigenous to various regions of the world.
Equipped with a beautiful face and a voice to match, Kanon aspired to reach the pinnacle of her potential, possibly out of a desire to far exceed the positive feedback from listeners all around the world. They say her voice is “one that heals,” which is an accurate description considering her soothing vocals and extensive range. Sony Music Japan International recognized her talents and together they released her first single [KISEKI Song of Love] in October 2004.
The following year was busy, portentous to Kanon’s promotion now that she had her newly signed contract under Sony Music. June 2005 opened up with her album [Primary Flowers] as well as an invitation to sing Japan’s national anthem during the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany-Asia public showing. She ended the year with a flowering demonstration and a live performance in Tokyo in October. The release of her mini-album [Destiny] was complement to this display.
In 2006, Kanon released three singles [Kokoro], [My Destiny/Serenade], and [Brand New Breeze]. Her December album [Sanctuary] became the accumulation of her 2006 work with a few new additions. Kanon was invited to perform at MIDEM 2007 opening the 2007 year in January as Japan’s representative; this was very much an honor as it was enjoyable for her. Even after the significant privileges and eulogies bestowed unto Kanon, her style still reflects that of her essence – contemporary classical.
Tie-ins are also a part of Kanon’s routine and plays in her overall promotion. Her song “Brand New Breeze” is being used in the opening sequence of the current anime Kiniro no Corda ~primo passo~. In the videogame industry, one of Kanon’s most well-known endeavors is her collaboration with avex trax to aid in the completion of Namco’s RPG Tales of Legendia, in which she sung as lead vocalist in a few of the games’ tracks. In fact, visiting the provided link will direct you to the game’s official site, where a sample of one of those songs can be heard. One song in particular from the [Tales of Legendia Original Soundtrack], “Tori wa Naki, Boku wa Utau” (“The Bird Chirps, I Sing”), has captivated fans across the globe, thus increasing the number of listeners to what it is today.
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– Kanon
Japan
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on March 9, 1980. She is signed to Sony Music Japan International.
Her latest mini album, My Road ~ Songs for Guin Saga was released on August 26, 2009. Her fifth album planned to be released on March 31, 2011 as she stated on her blog. But, somehow she postponed it. Her new album is set to be released on April 27, 2011. The album's title is "A New Story"
Biography
Though born in Japan, Kanon lived much of her childhood away from home. Growing up in a western world led her to pick up many such habits and customs, one of which includes a fluent tongue in English. She began participating in a choir at age 13, in which she acquired a fair amount of interest in classical vocalization as well as vocal technique. Kanon grew to appreciate famous composers such as Handel and Chopin. Little did she know that this timely love of classical music would mature and blossom into what will become the cornerstone of her career as an artist.She debuted in July 2002 with her first live performance shortly after graduating the College of Music in Queensland, Australia. A year later, Kanon released [Alleluia], a mini-album containing various songs in her own piano self-accompaniment. That same year she was invited to perform live in Russia at the Moscow Baptist Church, the Red-Plaza stage, and at a home for the elderly. She was very popular with the crowds and was deemed a highly regarded Japanese representative. The first year-and-a-half of her career proved to be a fantastic display of vocal prowess, but also, in particular, lacked in original compositions. It wasn’t until February 2004 when Kanon released the album [Hymn of Grace], this one being the first to include songs written and composed by her. Prior to this release she solely sang covers of songs (usually ones that fall under the category of popular folk songs) indigenous to various regions of the world.
Equipped with a beautiful face and a voice to match, Kanon aspired to reach the pinnacle of her potential, possibly out of a desire to far exceed the positive feedback from listeners all around the world. They say her voice is “one that heals,” which is an accurate description considering her soothing vocals and extensive range. Sony Music Japan International recognized her talents and together they released her first single [KISEKI Song of Love] in October 2004.
The following year was busy, portentous to Kanon’s promotion now that she had her newly signed contract under Sony Music. June 2005 opened up with her album [Primary Flowers] as well as an invitation to sing Japan’s national anthem during the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany-Asia public showing. She ended the year with a flowering demonstration and a live performance in Tokyo in October. The release of her mini-album [Destiny] was complement to this display.
In 2006, Kanon released three singles [Kokoro], [My Destiny/Serenade], and [Brand New Breeze]. Her December album [Sanctuary] became the accumulation of her 2006 work with a few new additions. Kanon was invited to perform at MIDEM 2007 opening the 2007 year in January as Japan’s representative; this was very much an honor as it was enjoyable for her. Even after the significant privileges and eulogies bestowed unto Kanon, her style still reflects that of her essence – contemporary classical.
Tie-ins are also a part of Kanon’s routine and plays in her overall promotion. Her song “Brand New Breeze” is being used in the opening sequence of the current anime Kiniro no Corda ~primo passo~. In the videogame industry, one of Kanon’s most well-known endeavors is her collaboration with avex trax to aid in the completion of Namco’s RPG Tales of Legendia, in which she sung as lead vocalist in a few of the games’ tracks. In fact, visiting the provided link will direct you to the game’s official site, where a sample of one of those songs can be heard. One song in particular from the [Tales of Legendia Original Soundtrack], “Tori wa Naki, Boku wa Utau” (“The Bird Chirps, I Sing”), has captivated fans across the globe, thus increasing the number of listeners to what it is today.
Career
She first debuted in 2003 with a mini album titled Alleluia -Piano & Voice-. As of year 2008, she already has 5 singles, 4 studio albums and 2 mini albums released and her latest appearance is at NHK Studio Park Kara Konnichiwa on March 19, 2008.Collaborations
As for songs on her albums, she often does compositions herself, however occasionally collaborated with other composers such as Saint-Preux and Francesco SartoriFrancesco Sartori
Francesco Sartori is an Italian composer and piano and trumpet player best known for composing "Con te partirò" with Lucio Quarantotto for Andrea Bocelli. The song was also recorded as a duet entitled "Time to Say Goodbye" with Bocelli and Sarah Brightman...
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Wings to Fly～翼をください／虹／明日への鼓動
- Wings to Fly～翼をください ＜作詞：山上路夫 作曲：村井邦彦 編曲・英語詞：カノン＞
- 虹 ＜作詞・作曲：カノン 編曲：北浦正尚＞
- 明日への鼓動 ＜作詞･作曲：カノン 編曲：スパム春日井＞
- Wings to Fly～翼をください [Instrumental]
- 虹 [Instrumental]
- 明日への鼓動 [Instrumental]
Kiseki Song of Love
This single is released on October 20, 2004, while the catalogue number is SICL-95.- Kiseki Song of Love
- Composition/lyrics: Kanon
- Memories of Summer time
- English lyrics: Kanon
- Kiseki Song of Love (Instrumental)
- Memories of Summer time (Instrumental)
Gloria
- Gloria
- Composition/lyrics: Kanon
- Wings to fly ~ Tsubasa wo Kudasai
- Arrangement/English lyrics: Kanon
- Gloria (Instrumental)
- Angel Heart(Anime by Tsukasa Hōjō) Soundtrack
Kokoro
- Kokoro
- Kiseki Song of Love (Piano Version)
- Kokoro (Instrumental)
My Destiny/Serenade
It was released on May 24, 2006 and the catalogue number is SICL-139.- My Destiny
- Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
- Serenade
- Composition/lyrics: Kanon
- My Destiny (Instrumental)
- Serenade (Instrumental)
Brand New Breeze
This is released on November 22, 2006, catalogue number is SICL-149.- Brand New Breeze
- Composition/lyrics: Kanon
- The Power
- Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
- Brand New Breeze (Instrumental)
- The Power (Instrumental)
Hymn of Grace
Released on February 18, 2004; catalogue number VCCM-2001.– Kanon
- Gloria – Kanon – Antonio VivaldiAntonio VivaldiAntonio Lucio Vivaldi , nicknamed because of his red hair, was an Italian Baroque composer, priest, and virtuoso violinist, born in Venice. Vivaldi is recognized as one of the greatest Baroque composers, and his influence during his lifetime was widespread over Europe...
- The water is wide – English Folk Lullaby – Irish Folk Lullaby
- Calling you – Bob TelsonBob TelsonRobert "Bob" Eria Telson is an American composer, songwriter, and pianist best known for his work in musical theater and film, for which he has received Tony, Pulitzer, and Academy Award nominations. He is currently living and working in Argentina.-Biography:Robert Eria Telson was born in Cannes,...
- Ave MariaEllens dritter GesangEllens dritter Gesang , in English: "Ellen's Third Song", was composed by Franz Schubert in 1825 as part of his Opus 52, a setting of seven songs from Walter Scott's popular epic poem The Lady of the Lake, loosely translated into German.It has become one of Schubert's most popular works under the...
– SchubertFranz SchubertFranz Peter Schubert was an Austrian composer.Although he died at an early age, Schubert was tremendously prolific. He wrote some 600 Lieder, nine symphonies , liturgical music, operas, some incidental music, and a large body of chamber and solo piano music... - Ave Maria – Kanon
- Loving Grace – Kanon
- The Light – Kanon – Andrew Lloyd WebberAndrew Lloyd WebberAndrew Lloyd Webber, Baron Lloyd-Webber is an English composer of musical theatre.Lloyd Webber has achieved great popular success in musical theatre. Several of his musicals have run for more than a decade both in the West End and on Broadway. He has composed 13 musicals, a song cycle, a set of...
Primary Flowers
Released on June 22, 2005, catalogue number: SICL-110.- My Name is...
- Composer/arranger: Kanon
- Kiseki Song of Love
- Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
- Wings to fly ~ Tsubasa wo Kudasai (cathedral version)
- English lyrics: Kanon
- Believe
- Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
- Theme from Vocalise (Interlude)
- Futari
- Composition: Saint-Preux
- Gloria
- Tenderly
- Composition/lyrics: Kanon
- Can't Help Falling in Love
- Luigi Creatore/George David Weiss/Hugo Peretti
- Arranger: Kanon
- Daiya Mondo
- Composition/lyrics: Kanon
- SHINE
- Lullabye (Good Night My Angel)
Sanctuary
Released on November 28, 2007, catalogue number is SICL-173.- Brand New Breeze (based on Elgar's Salut d'AmourSalut d'AmourSalut d’Amour, Op. 12, is a musical work composed by Edward Elgar in 1888, originally written for violin and piano.-History:Elgar finished the piece in July 1888, when he was engaged to be married to Caroline Alice Roberts, and he called it "Liebesgruss" because of Miss Roberts’ fluency in German...
- The Power
- Blue (based on Gershwin's Rhapsody In BlueRhapsody in BlueRhapsody in Blue is a musical composition by George Gershwin for solo piano and jazz band written in 1924, which combines elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects....
- Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
- Kokoro (album mix) (based on Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8 (Beethoven)Piano Sonata No. 8 (Beethoven)Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, commonly known as Sonata Pathétique, was written in 1798 when the composer was 27 years old, and was published in 1799. Beethoven dedicated the work to his friend Prince Karl von Lichnowsky...
- Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
- Subete
- Composition/lyrics: Kanon
- Tsuki (based on Debussy's Clair De LuneClair de Lune"Clair de Lune" is French for "moonlight". It may refer to:Music:* Clair de lune ", third movement of Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy, a piano depiction of a Paul Verlaine poem* Clair de lune , from Op...
- Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
- A Parting Blessing (Interlude) (Traditional)
- My Destiny (based on Rachmanioff's VocaliseVocaliseA vocalise is a vocal exercise without words, which is sung on one or more vowel sounds.-In classical music:Vocalise dates back to the mid-18th century...
- Good Old Days
- Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
- Serenade (album mix) (based on Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings (Tchaikovsky)Serenade for Strings (Tchaikovsky)Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48, premiered in 1880. It remains one of the late Romantic era's most definitive compositions.-Form:Serenade for Strings has 4 movements:...
- Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
- If Ye Love Me
- Composer: Thomas TallisThomas TallisThomas Tallis was an English composer. Tallis flourished as a church musician in 16th century Tudor England. He occupies a primary place in anthologies of English church music, and is considered among the best of England's early composers. He is honoured for his original voice in English...
- As One
- Composition/lyrics: Kanon
- Life
- Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
Precious
This album was released on November 18, 2007 and the catalogue number is SICL-173-
- Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
- Composition/lyrics: Kanon
- Let It Snow featuring
- Composer: Kanon
- Lyricist: Kanon, WISE
- Brand New Breeze featuring Stella Quintet Players Side
- Composition/lyrics: Kanon
- You Raise Me Up
- Carry On
- Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
- Nella Fantasia
- Composer: Ennio Morricone
- Lyricist: Chiara Ferrau
- Arranger: Kanon
- Time To Say Goodbye
- Composer: Francesco Sartori
- Lyricist: Lucio QuarantottoLucio QuarantottoLucio Quarantotto is an Italian songwriter best known for writing the lyrics for "Con te partirò" with music composed by Francesco Sartori for Andrea Bocelli...
/English lyrics: Frank Peterson - Lyricist: Kanon
- O Come All ye faithful (traditional)
- Kiseki Song of Love featuring Stella Quintet Players Side
- Composition/lyrics: Kanon
- Christmas Medley
A New Story
This album is set to be released on April 27, 2011. Collaboration album release from Kanon and Nobuo Uematsu ("Final Fantasy" series). Features tracks from "Final Fantasy" series. The catalogue number is SICL-239- Prelude
- Final Fantasy Main Theme
- You Are The Light
- Eyes On Me (Final Fantasy Series)
- Far Away
- Guin Saga Medley
- Taisetsu na Koto
- Nakama Wo Motomete
- Shalom
- Blessed By The Light
- Wings to Fly (remix version)
- Toberu Mono
Alleluia -Piano & Voice-
This album was released on July 2, 2003. It was her debut album. The singer herself did all songs in this album, its composition and lyrics, except for Alleluia (Arranged version). The catalogue number is MSCV-2007- Alleluia
- By being yourself
- Your Love
- Saigo
- Alleluia (Arranged version)
Destiny
Released on October 26, 2005, catalogue number is SICL-124- Destiny
- Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
- Sanctus
- Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
- Lascia ch'io piangaLascia ch'io piangaLascia ch'io pianga is a soprano aria by composer George Frideric Handel which has become a popular concert piece. The melody for the song began its life as an Asian dance in his 1705 opera Almira. As an aria the piece was first used in Handel's 1707 oratorio Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno;...
(English Hymn version)- Composer: G.F Handel
- Arranger: Kanon
- Gloria (English version)
- Composition/lyrics: Kanon
- My Destiny
- SHINE -tranquilizer mix- remixed by TOMISIRO
My Road~ Songs for Guin Saga
Released on August 26, 2009. The album contained songs for an anime : Guin SagaGuin Saga
is the title of a best-selling heroic fantasy novel series by the Japanese author Kaoru Kurimoto, in continuous publication since 1979. A record 100 volumes were originally planned, but the final total stands at 130 volumes, the last four published posthumously, with 21 side-story novels...
- Saga~This is My Road
- Mariusu no Uta
- Saga~This is My Road (Orgel Version)
- Where'er you go~Cavalleria Rustican
- Todokanu Omoi~Moonlight
- Where'er you go~Cavalleria Rusticana (Orgel Version)
- Saga~This is My Road (English Version)
TV animation
- Kin'iro no Corda ~primo passo~ - Guest starred as herself
- Guin Saga Ending Song - This is my Road
Live
- Final Fantasy Distant World's Concert Guest Vocalist in Sydney, Singing Suteki Da Ne and Distant Worlds ~ April 15, 2011 and April 16, 2011.