History of larc~en~ciel

Everything starts from Tetsu, who wanted to form a band, in an era when the band was exploding. with his friend Ken, he formed byston well. after byston well dispersed, and then he formed another band with HIRO. One day he saw another band appearances Jerusalem named Rod. Whose members include Hyde pero a guitarist and a drummer. Seeing her appearance, Tetsu lured and then invited to join as vocalist hyde. hyde agreed, provided he can bring pero. At that time, they did a session of the Sub-Rock, and then they agreed to form a group band. And formed L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel in Osaka in February 1991 with initial formation Tetsu [bass], hyde [vocals], hiro [guitar] and pero [drums]. The name L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel (which means rainbow) selected by the leader Tetsu. The name was derived from the name of french film that Tetsu seen before. He chose the name because the name sounded cool. Weird is not it?

They then held its first LIVE in Nanba Rockets on May 30, 1991. Because of the unique style of music, they quickly gathered a lot of fans so that they are increasingly busy performing in Osaka and the surrounding area. They even had a video recording of L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel LIVE recordings containing them in Nanba Rockets. This video consists of 2 songs, claustrophobia, and I'm in pain.

In the midst of the bustle, the guitarist Hiro decided to leave the band on June 12, 1991. They then confusion because they needed a guitarist to be able to continue to perform. When the thought of Ken Tetsu. Ken at that time was finishing his studies at Nagoya University majoring in architecture. After receiving an offer from Tetsu, Ken thought for 3 days and he then decided to withdraw from college to join the Laruku. But Ken's parents were very angry with this decision, and said they still did not talk until now.

Ken then began his first LIVE Laruku at Shinjuku Loft on June 25, 1991. On October 1, Laruku Voice recording to be included in a compilation CD Gimmick. 1 month later, on 25 November, they released their first single Flood of Tears (c / w Yasouka) and is only available in 1000 copies.

But it turned out the way they are not too smooth. On December 30, 1992, after the LIVE Music Hall in Osaka, Pero go left. Once again, Laruku throe. Fortunately, Tetsu saw an excellent drummer named Sakura in a live house in Tokyo. Tetsu who marveled at the game directly Sakura to join, though they hardly know each other (especially considering the distance between Osaka and Tokyo are quite far away). Sakura is curious to Laruku finally went to Osaka to see the band. Finally, on January 16, 1993, officially joined Sakura Laruku.

In April 1993, they released their first album called Dune. On May 31 Dune eventually occupy the top position Oricon Indies chart. In September, Yokan single included in the omnibus The Monsters of Shock Age. In pursuit of popularity, they eventually moved to Tokyo, even though hyde does not agree to these move merka. They were later released her first video, Touch of Dune on October 21.
In mid '94, they finally left the indie label and joined with Ki / oon Records (a subsidiary of Sony). Together Ki / oon, they released the single video Nemuri ni Yosete on July 1, while the Tierra album was released 2 weeks later, and began touring Sense of Time '94. On 9-20 September, they came to Morocco for a video Siesta, which was released December 1. While their first single with Ki / oon, Blurry Eyes "was released October 21. The single became OST from DNA2 anime.
On December 1, also, registration for the official opening fansclub Ciel. Its members have a monthly magazine Ciel. In vol.0 Ciel magazine, there is a bonus watch 'Ciel'. On May 21, 1995, they released a video single And She Said, also at the same time start the tour "in CLUB 95? where they are around Japan as far as 15,407 km with a concert at 19 times livehouse / merka club through. Single Vivid Colors was released on July 6, and then heavenly albums on 1 September. On 22 September, for the first time they appear on Music Station with the song Vivid Colors. Single Natsu no Yuutsu [time to say good-bye] released on October 21, and peak Heavenly Tour '95 is a final was held at the Tokyo Dome, where 10,166 tickets were sold out within 28 minutes.

Year 1996 was probably one of the busiest years for Laruku. Beginning on March 21 with a video heavenly ~ films and their first photobook, heavenly photographs. Tur "kiss me deadly x heavenly" began in April, where Tetsu got sick so the concert was suspended. Finally, the tour finale, "kiss me deadly REVENGE x heavenly '96" held at NHK Hall on May 26th. On July 8, Kaze ni Kienaide singles released, then followed by their biographies of the most comprehensive, "IS" on September 20. Single flower released 17 October, and followed by single Lies and Truth on November 12. True album finally released on December 12 and then they start a tour Carnival of True on December 23. True album itself is a first Laruku album sold more than 1 million copies.

Unfortunately in February '97 Sakura police custody since the case of drug possession. This is of course very offending Laruku activity. Launch of the Fourth Avenue singles cafe also had to be canceled. However, Laruku decided to continue the road even though they are now only three. Sakura finally sentenced to 2 years in prison and he officially left Laruku on November 4 '97.

As always, Tetsu and then find a replacement Sakura and he then saw Yukihiro who is a former drummer DIE IN cries. He was then recruited as a drummer and supporting active again Laruku began officially on August 27. Their first single after the re-start, Niji released on October 17. Reincarnation Live at Tokyo Dome '97 marked the return of the success of Laruku. LIVE is even a record-breaking ticket sales at the Tokyo Dome. With only 4 minutes, 56,000 pages have been sold out tickets.
On January 1, '98 Yukihiro officially joined Laruku. Yukihiro influx brings a fresh breeze in style of music Laruku. They then continued to release hits, such as single winter fall on January 28 and the album HEART on February 25. DIVE TO BLUE single released March 25, and tour Light My Fire was held in May. followed by a video A PIECE OF Reincarnation on April 22. Then on July 8 they released 3 singles and the HONEY, Kasou, and Shinshoku lose control and this is the first time in history. On July 27, for the first time in history also, HONEY and Shinshoku single row positions 1 and 2 on the Oricon chart. Shinsoku also included in the movie OST Godzila (special version of asia). Following the success HONEY, snow drop singles released on October 7 and the single forbidden lover a week later. Then on New Year's Eve they were finally a chance to perform at the event with a single Kouhaku Utagassen 'HONEY' which has sold 1 million copies.

Entering the year 1999, Laruku look more busy. LIVE photobook, which is a collection of their photos in a live released on January 20. While LIFE Photobook containing their photographs while on the overseas released a month later. They then released the single, HEAVEN'S DRIVE on April 21, and Pieces on June 2. On July 1, they released 2 albums ark and ray simultaneously in several countries in Asia. To welcome 2 this album, was launched a special website that only http://www.arkray.com/ active for 26 days. Meanwhile, a national tour tickets Grand Cross Tour '99 sold 650,000 pieces. Single Driver's High and video chronicles released on August 11. Driver's high then made the OST from the anime GTO. LOVE Single Flies released on October 27, along with the launch of the website LArcom.net. On the night of the new year, they performed at the event return Kouhaku Utagassen for the second time with a single to bring HEAVEN'S DRIVE.

Laruku welcomed the new millennium with the release of the single-side double NEO UNIVERSE / finale and site-en-LArc Ciel.com. Meanwhile, the name fansklub 'Ciel' changed to 'Le-Ciel'. Yukihiro remix album 'ectomorphed works' was released June 28., Single STAY AWAY on July 19 and the album REAL on August 30. They also arrange tour 2, ie REALIVE CLUB CIRCUIT 2000 where they played in small clubs to be able to see the reaction of their fans closer, and the 2000 REAL TOUR held in large stadiums. And they (once again) perform at the Kouhaku Utagassen on New Year's Eve for the third time by bringing single STAY AWAY.

Welcoming the 10 years of their existence in the world of music, in 2001 they decided to vacuum for a while and start a solo project of their career. Practically, after a single Spirit dreams inside-another dream-, Laruku not have any activity anymore. They then concentrate on a solo career. Tetsu as starting with a single TETSU69 wonderful world / tightrope, then followed with a single evergreen Hyde. Yukihiro not want to miss and formed a band that brought Acid Android patterned song-industrial rock. Finally ken formed Sons of all Pussys (SOAP), where he was reunited with former drummer laruku, Sakura.

Until 2003, the fans began to worry about the gossip going Laruku dissolution. Especially with the release of the trilogy album The Cool, makes the heart more fans nervous. But laruku dismiss these rumors with a concert Shibuya Seven Days 2003 and start their activities as a single band with the release of READY STEADY GO. SMILE album and then a smile spread among the fans. They last chance to hold his first concert in America in the event Otakon 2004. Now they still keep working and try to give the best for their fans around the world.
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