Plastic Tree are a Japanese alternative rock band. Formed in December 1993 in Chiba Prefecture,[1] they released their first mini-album in December 1995, and in 1997, they released their first single on a major label.[2]
Gio Records (1995–1997) Warner Music Japan (1997–2001) Entrance (1997–1998) Sweet Heart Records (2001 and 2003) Atmark Corporation (2002) Universal Music Japan (2003–2004 and 2006–2010) Sick Room Records (2003–2005) J-Rock (2005) Akatsuki label (2007–present) Tokuma Japan Communications (2010-2012) Flying Star (2012-2015) CJ Victor (2015-present)
Members
Ryutaro Arimura Akira Nakayama Tadashi Hasegawa Kenken Sato
Plastic Tree, also known as PuraTuri (プラトゥリ) or Pura (プラ) to fans, was formed in December 1993 originally under the name of CAM-FLAGE. The band was renamed to NTT FUCKS then later decided on Plastic Tree, aiming for "something abstract and natural at the same time", as Ryutaro puts it.[3][4]
In 1995, they released their first mini-album Kimyou na Kajitsu: Strange Fruits after changing drummers twice.[5] Two years later, they released their first single, "Wareta Mado", with Warner Music Japan, their first release on a major label.[6]
Plastic Tree made their first overseas tour in 2006, named the Chandelier Tour, and performed concerts in France, Germany and Finland.[7]
On February 23, 2009, Hiroshi Sasabuchi announced his resignation as the band's drummer after having been with the band for seven years. On July 3, 2009, Kenken Sato was announced as the band's new drummer. Since forming, the band has had four drummers.
Sound and style
Early in their career, their music had heavy visual kei influences. As time went on, their sound seemed to change and evolve with every album. Plastic Tree combine alternative rock with art rock, electronic, and heavy metal. Their sound is a blend of raw melody, with the occasional orchestral backing track. However, the band does not think that they should be placed into any specific genre.[8] Plastic Tree claim that their sound has been considerably influenced by British bands such as Radiohead and The Cure.[8]
The most easily recognizable signature of Plastic Tree's music is the melodic, childlike voice of Ryūtarō Arimura. Their sound is also aided by Arimura's abstract lyrics. All four band members collaborate to write songs and lyrics, with Arimura writing most of the lyrics.[citation needed]
Band members
Arimura at an autograph session at Japan Expo 2007
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informationOriginChiba Prefecture JapanGenresAlternative rockshoegazedream popgarage rocknoise popYears active1993 presentLabelsGio Records 1995 1997 Warner Music Japan 1997 2001 Entrance 1997 1998 Sweet Heart Records 2001 and 2003 Atmark Corporation 2002 Universal Music Japan 2003 2004 and 2006 2010 Sick Room Records 2003 2005 J Rock 2005 Akatsuki label 2007 present Tokuma Japan Communications 2010 2012 Flying Star 2012 2015 CJ Victor 2015 present MembersRyutaro ArimuraAkira NakayamaTadashi HasegawaKenken SatoPast membersShin Drums left 1996 Takashi Drums left 2001 Hiroshi Bucchi Sasabuchi Drums left 2009 Contents 1 History 1 1 Biography 2 Sound and style 3 Band members 3 1 Current members 3 2 Former members 4 Discography 4 1 Singles 4 2 Albums 4 3 Mini albums 4 4 Best of albums 4 5 Other albums 4 6 DVD 5 In popular culture 6 External linksHistory EditBiography Edit Plastic Tree also known as PuraTuri プラトゥリ or Pura プラ to fans was formed in December 1993 originally under the name of CAM FLAGE The band was renamed to NTT FUCKS then later decided on Plastic Tree aiming for something abstract and natural at the same time as Ryutaro puts it 3 4 In 1995 they released their first mini album Kimyou na Kajitsu Strange Fruits after changing drummers twice 5 Two years later they released their first single Wareta Mado with Warner Music Japan their first release on a major label 6 Plastic Tree made their first overseas tour in 2006 named the Chandelier Tour and performed concerts in France Germany and Finland 7 On February 23 2009 Hiroshi Sasabuchi announced his resignation as the band s drummer after having been with the band for seven years On July 3 2009 Kenken Sato was announced as the band s new drummer Since forming the band has had four drummers Sound and style EditEarly in their career their music had heavy visual kei influences As time went on their sound seemed to change and evolve with every album Plastic Tree combine alternative rock with art rock electronic and heavy metal Their sound is a blend of raw melody with the occasional orchestral backing track However the band does not think that they should be placed into any specific genre 8 Plastic Tree claim that their sound has been considerably influenced by British bands such as Radiohead and The Cure 8 The most easily recognizable signature of Plastic Tree s music is the melodic childlike voice of Ryutarō Arimura Their sound is also aided by Arimura s abstract lyrics All four band members collaborate to write songs and lyrics with Arimura writing most of the lyrics citation needed Band members Edit Arimura at an autograph session at Japan Expo 2007 Current members Edit Member InstrumentRyutarō Arimura 有村 竜太朗 Vocals backup guitarAkira Nakayama ナカヤマ アキラ Lead guitarTadashi Hasegawa 長谷川 正 Bass guitarKenken Sato 佐藤 ケンケン DrumsFormer members Edit Member Instrument Start year End yearHiroshi Sasabuchi ササブチ ヒロシ Drums 2001 2009Takashi Ōshōdani 大正谷 隆 Drums 1996 2001Shin Drums 1993 1996Discography EditSingles Edit Release date TitleIndie September 25 1996 Rira no ki1st June 25 1997 Wareta Mado2nd February 15 1998 Hontou no Uso3rd June 25 1998 Zetsubou no Oka4th March 10 1999 Tremolo5th August 25 1999 Sink6th December 10 1999 Tsumetai Hikari7th April 19 2000 Slide8th July 12 2000 Rocket9th January 7 2001 Planetarium10th September 14 2001 Chiriyuku Bokura11th June 26 2002 Aoi Tori12th May 21 2003 Baka ni Natta Noni13th March 25 2003 Moshimo Piano ga Hiketanara14th October 1 2003 Mizuiro Girlfriend15th January 12 2004 Yuki Hotaru16th March 10 2004 Harusaki Sentimental17th July 28 2004 Melancholic18th May 11 2005 Sanbika19th October 12 2005 Namae no Nai Hana20th November 16 2005 Ghost21st December 14 2005 Kuuchuu Buranko22nd May 10 2006 Namida Drop23rd January 23 2007 Spica24th May 16 2007 Makka na Ito25th April 9 2008 Alone Again Wonderful World26th August 13 2008 Replay dolly27th June 10 2009 Fukurou28th October 28 2009 Sanatorium29th July 28 2010 Moonlight 30th December 15 2010 Mirai Iro31st February 29 2012 Joumyaku32nd June 20 2012 Kuchizuke33rd September 5 2012 Shion34th September 4 2013 Doukou35th September 3 2014 Mime36th March 4 2015 Slow37th September 2 2015 Rakka38th August 17 2016 Silent Noise39th January 25 2017 Nenriki40th June 21 2017 Uchuu Yuuei41st July 25 2018 Inside Out42nd September 4 2019 SenzouAlbums Edit Release date Title1st October 9 1997August 25 2010 Re edition Hide and Seek2nd August 26 1998August 25 2010 Re edition Puppet Show3rd August 23 2000August 25 2010 Re edition Parade4th September 21 2002 Traumerei5th October 27 2003 Shiro Chronicle6th August 25 2004 Cell7th June 28 2006 Chandelier8th June 27 2007 Nega to Poji9th September 24 2008 Utsusemi10th December 23 2009 Dona Dona11th April 6 2011 Ammonite12th December 12 2012 Ink13th December 23 2015 Hakusei14th March 7 2018 doorAdore15th March 25 2020 Toshiki TheoremMini albums Edit Release date TitleIndie December 11 1995 Strange Fruits Kimyou na Kajitsu 1st March 5 2014 echo Best of albums Edit Release date Title1st March 27 2001 Cut Early Songs Best Selection 2nd November 14 2001September 6 2006 Re edition Single Collection3rd November 7 2002August 25 2010 Re edition Premium Best4th October 26 2005 Best Album Shiro Ban5th October 26 2005 Best Album Kuro Ban6th September 5 2007 B Men Gahou7th August 26 2009 Gestalt Houkai8th July 7 2010 ALL TIME THE BEST9th February 13 2019 Zoku B Men Gahou10th April 28 2022 Re questOther albums Edit Release date TitleOverseas release July 13 2007 Plastic Tree e p What is Plastic Tree DVD Edit Type Release date TitleLive April 3 1996 Alice s sleeping bagPV Collection March 23 1997 Innocent Picture ShowPV Collection October 19 2011 VHS February 9 2005 DVD Nijigen OrugōruPV Collection November 8 2000 VHS November 22 2000 DVD Nijigen Orugōru 2Live March 21 2002 Kuro TentLive December 18 2002 Kuro Tent 2PV Collection December 22 2004 Nijigen Orugōru 3Live March 29 2006November 21 2007 Re edition Hana moete bourei no namida tenmaku ni ochiru Live December 19 2007November 12 2008 ZeroLive December 24 2008November 4 2009 Limited re edition Merry Go Around The WorldLive November 25 2009 TentPV Collection December 23 2009 Gestalt houkai Eizou hen Live July 7 2010 Shugyoku to himitsu kouenLive October 27 2010 Ch PLive September 7 2011 Yuku pura kita puraLive December 14 2011 Ammonite Jitsuen BanLive March 20 2013 Hide and Seek Tsukai KouenLive June 19 2013 Tent 3TV program December 17 2014 Plastic Tree no Sen PuraLive February 11 2015 Soshite Parade wa TsuzukuIn popular culture Edit Sink was used as the eighth ending song for the anime Kindaichi Case Files Namida Drop was used as the first ending song for the anime Garasu no Kantai Mirai Iro was used as the fifth ending song for the anime Yu Gi Oh 5D s Silent Noise was used as the opening song for the Visual novel Collar Malice 9 References Interview With Plastic Tree JaME jame world com Archived from the original on 2008 10 15 Retrieved 2008 07 13 Zy 38 Ryutaro Arimura Interview JaME jame world com Archived from the original on 2008 10 15 Retrieved 2008 07 13 History Schwarzes Zelt Retrieved 15 October 2012 Band Biography SickRoom Retrieved 15 October 2012 Plastic Tree Kiraku tv kiraku tv Archived from the original on 17 February 2012 Retrieved 13 July 2008 Plastic Tree Discography Warner Music Japan Archived from the original on 17 February 2012 Retrieved 13 July 2008 Plastic Tree World Tour JaME jame world com Archived from the original on 21 February 2009 Retrieved 13 July 2008 a b Interview with Plastic Tree JaME jame world com Archived from the original on 3 June 2012 Retrieved 13 July 2008 https www play asia com silent noise collar x malice edition limited edition 13 70aavfExternal links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Plastic Tree Official website Official blog Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Plastic Tree amp oldid 1107423010, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
