Mix Speakers, Inc
Encyclopedia
Mix Speaker's, Inc. is a Japanese
visual kei
rock band formed in early 2007. Their members are Aya (Psycho le Cemu
, Isabelle), Seek (Psycho le Cému, Isabelle), Keiji (Kamikaze Boys, Isabelle), S (Kamikaze Boys, Isabelle), Miki (Pink Film, Scissor, Isabelle), and Yuki (エグリゴリ - Egurigori). Though relatively new to the Japanese visual kei scene, Mix Speaker's, Inc. rapidly gained popularity throughout the winter and spring, appearing on the front cover of the visual magazine, Cure Magazine
in May. Among their distinguishing marks are the two lead singers, Miki and Yuki, and elaborate monster
and fantasy
themed costumes.
Club Junk Box on February 23. They played their first one-man, solo show on April 13, 2007 at Shibuya Boxx. Their next set of one-man performances in November, 2007 covering three cities were sold out. Their first single, "Mix Speaker's, Box", was released prior to the band's official start, in December 2006.
During July and August 2009, they held a 7 day concert series, each day with one concept conceived by a band member, with the last day dedicated to the fans. The finale, the 8th day, is to be held at Club Citta in Kanagawa, whereas the other performances were in Tokyo proper. All 7 shows were sold out, with tickets being sold for the finale after each.
The Final was held at C.C. Lemon Hall on Shibuya, Tokyo on December 22. in 2009 and was titled "2nd Story Grand Finale [Big Bang Music!]～線路は続くよどこまでも / Senro wa Tsuzukuyo Dokomademo～".
Mix Speakers, Inc. covered Cascade
's song "S.O.S. Romantic" for the compilation Crush! -90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Songs-. The album was released on January 26, 2011 and features current visual kei
bands covering songs from bands that were important to the '90s visual kei movement.
Miki - Vocals
Aya - Guitar
Keiji - Guitar
Seek - Bass
S - Drums
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
visual kei
Visual Kei
is a movement among Japanese musicians, that is characterized by the use of make-up, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgynous aesthetics. Some sources state that visual kei refers to a music genre, or to a sub-genre of Japanese rock, with its...
rock band formed in early 2007. Their members are Aya (Psycho le Cemu
Psycho le Cému
Psycho le Cému was a Japanese visual rock band. Its members are Aya, Daishi, Lida, Seek, and Yuraサマ . Formed in 1999, Psycho le Cému distinguished themselves in the visual kei scene via their cosplay, with its members dressing in colorful, extravagant outfits inspired by anime and video game...
, Isabelle), Seek (Psycho le Cému, Isabelle), Keiji (Kamikaze Boys, Isabelle), S (Kamikaze Boys, Isabelle), Miki (Pink Film, Scissor, Isabelle), and Yuki (エグリゴリ - Egurigori). Though relatively new to the Japanese visual kei scene, Mix Speaker's, Inc. rapidly gained popularity throughout the winter and spring, appearing on the front cover of the visual magazine, Cure Magazine
Cure (Magazine)
Cure Magazine is a Japanese rock and fashion magazine. It features the latest visual kei bands as well as fashion and styling tips. It also has the latest news and trends on the visual kei music scene....
in May. Among their distinguishing marks are the two lead singers, Miki and Yuki, and elaborate monster
Monster
A monster is any fictional creature, usually found in legends or horror fiction, that is somewhat hideous and may produce physical harm or mental fear by either its appearance or its actions...
and fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
themed costumes.
History
Mix Speaker's, Inc. began preparing to debut on December 1, 2006 from the members of Isabelle and エグリゴリ (Egurigori). They officially started February 19, 2007 and played their first live show at NiigataNiigata, Niigata
is the capital and the most populous city of Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It lies on the northwest coast of Honshu, the largest island of Japan, and faces the Sea of Japan and Sado Island....
Club Junk Box on February 23. They played their first one-man, solo show on April 13, 2007 at Shibuya Boxx. Their next set of one-man performances in November, 2007 covering three cities were sold out. Their first single, "Mix Speaker's, Box", was released prior to the band's official start, in December 2006.
During July and August 2009, they held a 7 day concert series, each day with one concept conceived by a band member, with the last day dedicated to the fans. The finale, the 8th day, is to be held at Club Citta in Kanagawa, whereas the other performances were in Tokyo proper. All 7 shows were sold out, with tickets being sold for the finale after each.
The Final was held at C.C. Lemon Hall on Shibuya, Tokyo on December 22. in 2009 and was titled "2nd Story Grand Finale [Big Bang Music!]～線路は続くよどこまでも / Senro wa Tsuzukuyo Dokomademo～".
Mix Speakers, Inc. covered Cascade
Cascade (band)
Cascade is a Japanese visual kei rock band, with a sound not typical of other visual kei bands, in that it is strongly influenced by new wave music. The band formed in 1993 and disbanded in August 2002, but six years later the band reunited and released a new album in 2009, Vivo.Cascade's song...
's song "S.O.S. Romantic" for the compilation Crush! -90's V-Rock Best Hit Cover Songs-. The album was released on January 26, 2011 and features current visual kei
Visual Kei
is a movement among Japanese musicians, that is characterized by the use of make-up, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgynous aesthetics. Some sources state that visual kei refers to a music genre, or to a sub-genre of Japanese rock, with its...
bands covering songs from bands that were important to the '90s visual kei movement.
Members
Yuki - Vocals- Little Angel
- White Warlock
- Abel Monster
- Wonder Researcher
- Soprano Star
- Prayer Cantor
- Dog Zombie
- Dog Pierrot
Miki - Vocals
- Little Devil
- Black Warlock
- Cain Monster
- Fickle Cat
- Tenor Star
- Weather Forecaster
- Cat Zombie
- Cat Pierrot
Aya - Guitar
- Skeleton Witch
- Fire Kyoncie
- Eve Phoenix
- SF Purser
- FF V
- Dry Bandeira
- Rabbit Zombie
- Rabbit Pierrot
Keiji - Guitar
- Digi Vampire
- Water Ogre
- Adam Dragon
- Mecha Police
- Crescendo Parker
- Hurricane Sala
- Lion Zombie
- Lion Pierrot
Seek - Bass
- Big Franken
- Wood Zombie
- God Turtle
- ET Bomb
- Drill Bass
- Thunder Mucho
- Condor Zombie
- Condor Pierrot
S - Drums
- Moon Wolf
- Wind Mummy
- Pet Tiger
- Robo Cook
- Funny Snare
- Quake Bateria
- Sheep Zombie
- Sheep Pierrot
Albums
- Friday Night "MONSTIME" - 13 June 2007
- MONSTERS〜ポケットの中にはJUNK STORY〜 (pocketto no naka ni ha JUNK STORY) - 13 February 2008
- Wonder Traveling - 22 October 2008
- BIG BANG MUSIC! - 23 September 2009
- ANIMAL ZOMBIES - 7 April 2010
- NEVER ENDING STORY - 16 June 2010
- It's a Dream World - 13 July 2011
Singles
- Mix Speaker's,BOX (1st Press) - 20 December 2006
- Mix Speaker's,BOX - 28 March 2007
- "MONSTART"Family - 31 October 2007
- My wish[Horror]X'mas - 19 December 2007
- Identification Card - 13 August 2008
- ロメオのメロディ(Romeo no Melody) - 1 April 2009
- 誘ワク星リズム (Yuuwakusei Rhythm) - 1 July 2009
- NEVER ENDING STORY - 16 June 2010
- 「シンデレラ」(Cinderella) - 3 July 2010
- Midnight Queen - 29 September 2010
- CIRCUS - 9 March 2011
Omnibus
- CANNON BALL Vol.3–21 February 2007
- CRUSH! -90's V-Rock best hit cover songs- 26 January 2011
DVD
- 13's CLUB - 7 December 2007
- MONSTER WARS〜GRAND FINALE〜 - 22 July 2008
- [Departure]~Space Musical Parade~ - 31 January 2009
- [BIG BANG MUSIC!]～線路は続くよどこまでも～ 7 January 2010
- RAINBOW CIRCUS~6匹のピエロとモノクロサーカス団~ 22 April 2011
External links
- Mix Speaker's,Inc. Official Website
- Cure - Japanesque Rock + Visual Styling Magazine, 21 May 2007 Vol. 46