I think I liked SPEED after they broke up, but really liked their later songs like "My Graduation" and "April" ... and like Uehara Takako's solo stuff - esp. the Ryuichi Kimura produced songs 1st few singles. Plus she's hot. :lol:
Have you seen her new PB :shock:
I know a lot of ppl have slagged her for it, but i say, if shes happy doing it, we should be happy for her..
eriko was once my favorite Jpop gal...but she was replaced by Rika after she had a baby...i still like her though
BEST ALBUM 2007/03/14
CD+DVD http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=AVCD-16119
CD only http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=AVCD-16120
Official music career farewell? :/
Popular J-pop group Speed to reunite this month
Speed, a four-piece female pop group that initially disbanded in March, 2000, will reunite at the end of this month, it has been announced.
The popular group consisting of Okinawa-born singers -- Hitoe Arakaki, Takako Uehara, Eriko Imai and Hiroko Shimabukuro -- will hold a concert at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan that will be broadcast on Nippon Television's 24-hour TV program on Aug. 30 and Aug. 31.
The last time all the members performed live together was in autumn 2003, when they temporarily reunited for a two-month concert tour.
Speed will consider getting back together permanently depending on the reaction of their fans, the group's talent agency said.
Quote from: mainichi.jp (http://mdn.mainichi.jp/entertainment/news/20080820p2a00m0et017000c.html)Popular J-pop group Speed to reunite this month
Speed, a four-piece female pop group that initially disbanded in March, 2000, will reunite at the end of this month, it has been announced.
The popular group consisting of Okinawa-born singers -- Hitoe Arakaki, Takako Uehara, Eriko Imai and Hiroko Shimabukuro -- will hold a concert at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan that will be broadcast on Nippon Television's 24-hour TV program on Aug. 30 and Aug. 31.
The last time all the members performed live together was in autumn 2003, when they temporarily reunited for a two-month concert tour.
Speed will consider getting back together permanently depending on the reaction of their fans, the group's talent agency said.
:otomerika:
Details are now out regarding SPEED's first post-reunion single. Titled "Ashita no Sora," the leading track has been chosen as the theme song of the NTV drama series "OL Nippon," which stars Alisa Mizuki and Sadao Abe.:cow:
The "Ashita no Sora" single goes on sale November 12. It will come with another new song called "SOMETHING NEW" and a medley of some of their previous hits, including "White Love" and "STEADY."
NEW SINGLE 「あしたの空」 2008年11月12日発売:otomerika:
日本テレビ系 水曜ドラマ 主題歌
日本テレビ「24時間テレビ」で劇的な復活~パフォーマンスを披露したものつかの間、
観月ありさ主演のドラマの主題歌としてリリースが決定しました!!
もちろん作詞・作曲はSPEEDの数々のヒット曲を生み出した伊秩弘将が手掛けています。
これまでのソロ活動を通しパワーアップした4人の魅力が最大限に生かされた楽曲は必聴です
【CD+DVD】
01:あしたの空
02:SOMETHING NEW
03:White Love~STEADY~Body & Soul 2008(予定)
04:あしたの空(Instrumental)
05:SOMETHING NEW(Instrumental)
06:White Love~STEADY~Body & Soul 2008(予定)(Instrumental)
☆DVD☆
01:あしたの空 Video Clip + OFF SHOT(仮)収録予定
AVCD-16166/B
価格 ¥1,800(税込)
SPEED FOR THE MUTHAFUCKIN' WIN!!!!!:yep: :mon thumb:
- Our girls are still very talented. :heart:Wouldn’t expect any less from them :wub:
So, ladies & gentlemen, you MUST see SpeedLand Live @ Budokan 2009. XDWanna see, must save money! Thanks for the info!
Satellite channel BS Asahi is teaming up with electronics maker Panasonic to bring Japan its first regular 3D music show. Titled "Panasonic 3D MUSIC STUDIO," the show will air on Mondays through Fridays at 11:50pm-12:00am. Each week will feature a different artist, and each of those five 10-minute episodes will include performances of 1 or 2 songs.http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/ranking/80615/full/ (http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/ranking/80615/full/)
The show's concept is to let viewers "thoroughly enjoy a private concert in their living room every night," as well as encourage the spread of 3D television sets (which Panasonic makes). With its late-night weekday time slot, however, BS Asahi and Panasonic are targeting older audiences.
Special programs have been aired in 3D before, but this will be Japan's first regular 3D program.
The show's first guest will be pop group SPEED, starting on November 1. According to the current schedule, the next guests (in order) will be Junichi Inagaki, Kosetsu Minami, Fuyumi Sakamoto, DA PUMP, Hiromi Iwasaki, and Shinji Tanimura. Thelma Aoyama is also said to be performing on the show, but the dates of her appearances have not been announced.
I must say out of all the jpop acts I know, it gets no better than these girls. These girls did everything at such a high level. Many people will disagree with me I am sure but I feel that SPEED is the peak of jpop music. They are the monks at the top of the mountain and everyone else is trying to get to them.SPEED is all that you posted above.....one of the most significant teen pop acts in music history, and bless them, they are now extraordinarily talented and beautiful adults (PV) HQ SPEED S. P .D (http://youtube.com/watch?v=4K9xOGNWzPw)
SPEED FOR THE MUTHAFUCKIN' WIN!!!!!
SPEED has again come up with a magical performance.....SPEED / リトルダンサーWhoa, it's so refreshing to see the video...they never fail to remind me why I love them :wub:
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfwAvoT98ng)
.....and a belated お誕生日おめでとうございます to Hiro san!!!
Hiroko Shimabukuro also on 4月7日 celebrated her birthday- turning 27 years old.
Wishing Hiro a wonderful year ahead, with lots of love and friendship to be at her side!!
【CD】
01.WORLD DANCE
02.リトルダンサー
03.ヒマワリ -Growing Sunflower-
04.SURPRISE
05.PRIDE feat. 大神:OHGA -Original ver.-
06.S.P.D.
07.Stay Miracle
08.Unlucky X'mas
09.Let's Heat Up!
10.指環
11.あしたの空
12.4 Colors
13.FAMILY
【DVD1-music clip-】
◆リトルダンサー(Director's cut)
◆Let's Heat Up!
◆指環
◆ヒマワリ -Growing Sunflower-
◆S.P.D.
◆あしたの空
(収録時間25分)
【DVD2】
SPEED Fan Meeting 2011@SHIBUYA-AX
◆Body & Soul
◆リトルダンサー
◆季節がいく時
◆Stars to shine again(2011 Cheerleader clip)
◆Fan Meeting 2011 Special Medley
Too Young / Don't be afraid / KISS / アダムとイブ / Kiwi Love / Stars to shine again
◆Happy Together
◆季節がいく時
(収録時間39分)
【DVD2:ファンクラブ盤】
SPEED Fan Meeting 2011@SHIBUYA-AX
◆Body & Soul
◆リトルダンサー
◆季節がいく時
◆Stars to shine again(2011 Cheerleader clip)
◆MC
◆Fan Meeting 2011 Special Medley
Too Young / Don't be afraid / KISS / アダムとイブ / Kiwi Love / Stars to shine again
◆MC
◆Happy Together
◆季節がいく時
SPEED Fan Meeting 2011@SHIBUYA-AX Off Shot
SPEEDでデビューして17年、hiro、Coco d’Orを経て、
自身のライブでも歌ってきた原点回帰となる“島袋寛子”名義とは初となるシングル『童神』を発売することが決定しました!
『童神』は、沖縄音楽を代表する女性歌手、古謝美佐子さんの代表曲。
自身のルーツを見つめ直したいという想いを込めて歌っています。
是非お聴きください!
島袋寛子
ニューシングル『童神』
2013年7月17日(水) 発売
【CD+DVD盤】AVCD-16370/B ¥1,890
【CD盤】AVCD-16370 ¥1,260
[CD収録内容]
1.童神(piano ver.)
2.てぃんさぐぬ花
3.童神(ambient ver.)
[CD+DVD盤収録内容]
童神(piano ver.)