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Kanagawa, Japan (1989 – 2000, 2010 – present)
LUNA SEA are a rock band formed in Kanagawa, Japan in 1989. The band was founded by bassist Jun “J” Onose and rhythm guitarist Kiyonobu “INORAN” Inoue when they were in high school, and was originally known as LUNACY. When the senior members graduated from school in 1989, LUNACY recruited lead guitarist and violinist Yasuhiro “SUGIZO” Sugihara, drummer 真矢 (SHINYA, born Shinya Yamada), and vocalist RYUICHI (Ryuichi Kawamura, then called “Rayla”), a lineup that has remained the same since then. Upon the release of their debut album Luna Sea, the band changed their name from LUNACY to LUNA SEA.
LUNA SEA’s sound is firmly based in 80s hard rock with a versatile progressive approach to songwriting. With mixed elements of punk, metal, and some pop, they form hard, slow, or fast tunes, as well as ballads, all with a mysterious atmosphere. Their softer side, with violin playing, also proves equally as strong.
LUNA SEA, due to early use of makeup and costumes, and their widespread popularity, is considered one of the biggest influential bands in the visual kei movement. Throughout the mid 90s, they used significantly less makeup, and after a one-year break in 1998, they came back with a more progressive rock style and toned down their onstage attire. When they went on an indefinite hiatus in 2000, they left a big influence on the Japanese rock scene.
LUNA SEA achieved its breakthrough success with a sold-out tour in 1991, which helped them to get a contract with MCA, and with the release of their second album Image which recached #9 on the charts.
LUNA SEA’s sound is firmly based in 80s hard rock with a versatile progressive approach to songwriting. With mixed elements of punk, metal, and some pop, they form hard, slow, or fast tunes, as well as ballads, all with a mysterious atmosphere. Their softer side, with violin playing, also proves equally as strong.
LUNA SEA, due to early use of makeup and costumes, and their widespread popularity, is considered one of the biggest influential bands in the visual kei movement. Throughout the mid 90s, they used significantly less makeup, and after a one-year break in 1998, they came back with a more progressive rock style and toned down their onstage attire. When they went on an indefinite hiatus in 2000, they left a big influence on the Japanese rock scene.
LUNA SEA achieved its breakthrough success with a sold-out tour in 1991, which helped them to get a contract with MCA, and with the release of their second album Image which recached #9 on the charts.
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Pretsy wrote:
That's a tough one @ISICKFACE :D but yeah: ~alltime 1. LOVELESS 2. IN MY DREAM (WITH SHIVER) 3) SANDY TIME 4) SHINE 5) DESIRE 6) IN SILENCE 7) CHESS 8) MOON 9) LOVE SONG 10) GENESIS OF MIND...let's assume that they are NOT in order + I haven't listened to them for a long time so I can't say anything else for now.
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Riuki-tyan wrote:
~ alltime: 1. Providence 2. GENESIS OF MIND 3. FOREVER & EVER 4. LOVELESS 5. RA-SE-N 6. IN MY DREAM (WITH SHIVER) 7. gravity 8. LOVE SONG 9. ANOTHER 10. IN SILENCE
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ISICKFACE wrote:
So, to get a discussion going, what are you current favorite luna sea songs, and alltime favorites? Current: 1. SEARCH FOR REASON 2. Vampire's Talk 3. STEAL 4. Rejuvenescense 5. STAY... Alltime: 1. FATE 2. GENESIS OF MIND 3. LOVELESS 4. SHADE 5. BRANCH ROAD
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forgetmenot wrote:
"It is an ultimate masterpiece with magnificantly harmonized dramatic experience and melody that is over 20 minutes long." lol, I just had to laugh when I read that description XD XD XD but I'm anticipating this. In fact, I'm still anticipating it even if it's not 20 minutes long... ^^;;;
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ACCETTAMI wrote:
今になっても私はまだこいつらの素晴らしさを感じ取れない。
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Shinzo_Makeda wrote:
Day-fuckin'-1 purchase. :D
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ISICKFACE wrote:
I am hoping for lots and lots of solos.
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Angeltearx wrote:
I have no interest in Luna Sea, but am interested in this new song. They said its going to be 20 minutes long. I wonder how it will turn out.
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wish_and_gush wrote:
20+ minute-long - hello progressive-met elements?? some orchastrated parts, maybe?? anyway, guess, SUGI was some kind of leader while recording this song. you know, long-scale song are also his theme ;)
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daikirai69 wrote:
that's pretty epic announcement! Pleased as fuck : )
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DEATHLOBIN wrote:
New 20+ minute-long song? HELL YEAH.[4] Damn
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Marcos_Arantes wrote:
New 20+ minute-long song? HELL YEAH.[3]
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wish_and_gush wrote:
New 20+ minute-long song? HELL YEAH.[2]
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ISICKFACE wrote:
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;o;
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JigsawJohnny wrote:
New 20+ minute-long song? HELL YEAH.
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shane140 wrote:
NEW single announced! From their FB page: "It is an ultimate masterpiece with magnificantly harmonized dramatic experience and melody that is over 20 minutes long." Out 21st of March
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daikirai69 wrote:
please go on tour this year. pretty please!!
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Marcos_Arantes wrote:
I never forget how perfect they are. [4]
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iorweth_ wrote:
I never forget how perfect they are. [3]
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ISICKFACE wrote:
I never forget how perfect they are. [2]
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