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ALI PROJECT is a Japanese duo with a strong Gothic Lolita image, consisting of Arika Takarano (宝野アリカ) - vocals & lyrics and Mikiya Katakura(片倉三起也) - music & arrangement.

They made their debut in the charts back in 1988 as Ant Project (蟻プロジェクト Ari Purojekkuto) with their album Gensō Teien. The basis of the music of this album is powerful, multifaceted sound of electronic instruments in combination with complex piano parties and clean, clear female vocals. Selection of songs was also unusual, consisting of both original objects, and fragments of classical music, plus - traditional Japanese songs.

Under mysterious name there are two musicians hiding: a well-known for his work in the field of classical music composer Mikiya Katakura and singer with an amazing voice, Arika Takarano. Intending to try out a new genre, Mikiya Katakura looking for a new project vocalist, has not yet met with a very eccentric woman. Apparently, having listened to her and noticed that she is wrong, but did not for the worse side, Mikiyya Katakura realized that is exactly what they’re looking for. Arika Takarano’s talent is not limited to singing as she is also a great poet and, as a result, she composes the lyrics.

There wasn’t a full confidence in the group mainly because of its very unusual sound basing on the late 80’s mixed with progressive rock and classical, but after the success of the first album (later reissued three times: in 1992, 1996 and 2000), they sign a contract first major recording company, Toshiba Emi.

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gochiirin wrote:
5 hours ago

i love arika takarano's voice

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Tkippy wrote:
13 hours ago

LOVE them

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Alphonsekun wrote:
last week

-OMG- Awesome Datengoku Sensen ~Guitar version *___* --> http://tiny.cc/7hN64

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Arget wrote:
last week

Nooo, gimme back that Datengoku pic! So pretty. ;_;

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Uchiha_Yasu wrote:
16 days ago

2 new pictures: http://www.lastfm.ru/music/ALI+PROJECT/+images/37484955 , http://www.lastfm.ru/music/ALI+PROJECT/+images/37313603

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ToykoIvan wrote:
19 days ago

I'm disappointed, why are these PVs so brief? Only 4 minutes are enough for me! :P

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moichispa wrote:
20 days ago

oh thanks for the video. It seems that there will be a release of the newest 2 Pvs on the best album DVD but they are jut 90 s long. That's strange. More info: http://community.livejournal.com/otome_no_inori/41367.html

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ToykoIvan wrote:
20 days ago

But...this is too short! XD Well, Arika is beautiful!

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Alphonsekun wrote:
20 days ago

http://tiny.cc/dgG7Q -- This is what I call a short preview >.> At least we can see Arika-sama <3~

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ToykoIvan wrote:
20 days ago

Where is it?!? O____O

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Alphonsekun wrote:
20 days ago

Oh lol, I found a 5sec Pv preview ._____.''

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Alphonsekun wrote:
20 days ago

=( Why is it taking so long for the PV to show up?

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ToykoIvan wrote:
last month

I think they're good, but not so charming...

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phantompabulum wrote:
last month

I havent heard datengoku yet, but does anyone else dislike her image on this release? I personally think the clothes/hair everything were very badly coordinated.

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ChoounShiryuu wrote:
last month

My god, Takarajima!!! Gotta say, IMO, one of their most special songs.. Me likes.

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ToykoIvan wrote:
last month

Takarajima is unique! It's very fascinating and arabian too! :D I love this song!

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LavenderYuki wrote:
last month

I like it.

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moichispa wrote:
last month

mm Takarajima is a quite interesting song really. So the single goes to the next level. But it remindered more the song "Kou" really

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ToykoIvan wrote:
last month

We just have to wait for the PV, now... It will be great!

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Juwelawa wrote:
last month

Datengoku is awesome <3 (btw thanks colette_chan my savior xP)

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