Rentrer en Soi
Encyclopedia
was a visual kei
rock
band from Japan
. In French
, the band's name can be literally translated as "to return to oneself," although this is not grammatically correct. The band was composed of five members, and had seen only one member change. Throughout the years, Rentrer en Soi had become more widely known and listened to, yet it remained an independent band.
The correct transliteration of "rentrer en soi" in Japanese would be ラントレ・アン・ソワ (rantore an sowa).
The band was signed to European record label, Gan-Shin
in 2006, and later to the American division of Free-Will.
On October 19, 2007, the band played at the Oni-Con
convention in Houston, Texas. This was their first concert in the United States.
2008 began with the announcement of their single, "Stigmata", released in March, as well as a coupling tour, "Tour 2008 Death Match", with Unsraw
through Japan. The band was announced for the Free-Will event, "Clash Against Commercialism" at Nokia Theatre Times Square
in New York City
, however the event was cancelled two weeks prior due to difficulty obtaining visas for the musicians. Shortly after, Rentrer en Soi again announced they would perform in the United States
for the Anime Next convention.
On September 16, 2008, Rentrer en Soi announced that they would be breaking up. They released a best-of album on November 19, 2008 and their last live was planned for December 25, 2008. The tracklist for Ain Soph Aur
, their best-of album, cannot be viewed on their website. Ain Soph Aur features Kuuhaku no Joukei, a track that was not originally included on Yurikago, however it was featured as a PV
on Cinema Cradle.
Past Members
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
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band from Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. In French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
, the band's name can be literally translated as "to return to oneself," although this is not grammatically correct. The band was composed of five members, and had seen only one member change. Throughout the years, Rentrer en Soi had become more widely known and listened to, yet it remained an independent band.
The correct transliteration of "rentrer en soi" in Japanese would be ラントレ・アン・ソワ (rantore an sowa).
History
In 2001, the band started out with only four members—Satsuki, Takumi, Ryo, and Ao. In March 2003, Mika joined the band as the drummer. At the end of a tour in February 2004, Ao left the group and was replaced by Shun within a month.The band was signed to European record label, Gan-Shin
Gan-Shin
is an independent European rock music record label. It was formed in 2004 by Deville Schober. The label, active in Germany, France and the United Kingdom, exclusively signs bands from Japan...
in 2006, and later to the American division of Free-Will.
On October 19, 2007, the band played at the Oni-Con
Oni-con
The Oni-Con is an anime convention created in 2004 in Houston, Texas. This was Houston's first major anime convention and, despite being a relatively new anime convention, their list of past guests is very notable including the likes of Scott McNeil, Johnny Yong Bosch, Greg Ayres, Taliesin Jaffe,...
convention in Houston, Texas. This was their first concert in the United States.
2008 began with the announcement of their single, "Stigmata", released in March, as well as a coupling tour, "Tour 2008 Death Match", with Unsraw
Unsraw
, is a Japanese visual kei metal band currently signed to the label Speed Disk. They formed in July 2006.- Biography :After the dissolution of the independent band Core the Child, vocalist Yuuki and drummer Shou started a new project called UnsraW...
through Japan. The band was announced for the Free-Will event, "Clash Against Commercialism" at Nokia Theatre Times Square
Nokia Theatre Times Square
The Best Buy Theater in Times Square is an indoor theatre, owned and managed by Anschutz Entertainment Group , located on 1515 Broadway, at the corner of Broadway and 44th street. It was designed by architect David Rockwell and opened in September 2005...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, however the event was cancelled two weeks prior due to difficulty obtaining visas for the musicians. Shortly after, Rentrer en Soi again announced they would perform in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
for the Anime Next convention.
On September 16, 2008, Rentrer en Soi announced that they would be breaking up. They released a best-of album on November 19, 2008 and their last live was planned for December 25, 2008. The tracklist for Ain Soph Aur
Ain Soph Aur (album)
Ain Soph Aur is a compilation album by the Japanese rock band Rentrer en Soi. It was released on November 19, 2008, shortly before they disbanded.-Disc 1:-Disc 2:...
, their best-of album, cannot be viewed on their website. Ain Soph Aur features Kuuhaku no Joukei, a track that was not originally included on Yurikago, however it was featured as a PV
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
on Cinema Cradle.
Members
– vocalsSinging
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
- Takumi (匠) – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Shun (瞬) – guitar
- Ryo (遼) – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
– drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
Past Members
- Ao (蒼) – guitar
Albums
- Sphire CroidSphire CroidSphire-Croid is the first studio album of the Japanese rock band Rentrer en Soi. It was released on 26 January 2005 in Japan and produced by Yukari, the vocalist of Baiser. On their debut full-length album, Rentrer en Soi take a much more mellow approach to their music compared to the band's later...
(January 26, 2005) - Rentrer en SoiRentrer en Soi (album)Rentrer en Soi is the second album by Japanese rock band Rentrer en Soi. It was released on May 31, 2006 in Japan and on August 28, 2007 in Europe.- Track listing :...
(May 31, 2006) - The Bottom of ChaosThe Bottom of ChaosThe Bottom of Chaos is an album by Japanese rock band Rentrer en Soi. It was released on August 1, 2007 in Japan and on September 28 in Europe.- Track listing :Disc two # "Just Mad Pain" – 4:22- Personnel :...
(August 1, 2007) - Ain Soph AurAin Soph Aur (album)Ain Soph Aur is a compilation album by the Japanese rock band Rentrer en Soi. It was released on November 19, 2008, shortly before they disbanded.-Disc 1:-Disc 2:...
(November 19, 2008)
Extended plays
Singles
DVD
- Cinema Cradle (August 25, 2004)
- Millenarianism -The War Of Megiddo- (March 4, 2009)
Compilations
- Cure - Japanesque Rock Collectionz (July 28, 2004)
- "Shinwa"
- Duel Shock!! 2~Rentrer en Soi vs Sulfuric Acid - Neo Shaped Children (April 5, 2004)
- "Tenshi no Namida" and "Into the Sky"