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Pamelah (band)

Pamelah(パメラPamera) were a Japanese electro-power-pop band formed in 1995 by vocalist and lyricist, Yuki Mizuhara and composer and guitarist,Masazumi Ozawa.The band's name was created byDaiko Nagatoand comes from actresses name,Pamela Tiffinwho was popular mainly in the 1960s. Pamelah disbanded in 2000.

Pamelah
OriginJapan
GenresElectro pop
Power pop
Years active1995–2000
LabelsNippon Columbia(signed underBeing Inc.)
Past membersYuki Mizuhara(Thủy nguyên do quý)
Masazumi Ozawa(Tiểu trạch chính trừng)
WebsiteBeing's Official Website

Biography

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Before band formation, Masazumi has already been active as an arranger. His first work was included inWands's debut singleSabishisa wa Aki no Iroin b-side trackStray Cat.Yuki has been educated with various vocal lessons since 1992 until debut.

In February 1995, Pamelah debuted with their singleLooking for the Truth.The song was written by Mariko Kurosawa. Since then, all their music was self-produced.

In 1996, after releasing their second studio albumPure,they were rewarded with a Japanese Gold Disc in Best 5 New Artist nominations. The album ranked No.3 in Oricon Weekly Charts and sold over more than 200,000 copies.

As one of the rareBeing Inc.artist along with Manish, they've made multiple media appearances onMusic Station.

In 1997, their singleSpiritwas used as a third ending theme for the anime television seriesHell Teacher Nūbē.It became their most successful single, reached in Oricon Weekly Charts with rank 15.

In 1998, their official website was launched alongside their fan club.

In 1999 March they held their first video chat with fans.[1]After releasing their final studio albumIsmin September, they disbanded without announcement.[2]

In 2000, Yuki started her solo career by releasing singleLove is pain,however soon after release, she stopped appearing in public and her music is no longer sold anywhere. Masazumi continues to provide arrangements and guitar assistance to manyGiza Studioartists such asAiko KitaharaorU-ka Saegusa in dB.

In 2003, during the release ofcomplete at the being studiocompilation album series, the album includes two previously unreleased songs: Yuki's solo single andAimaiwhich were both exclusively released only for this album.[3]

Some of their music videos were released in 2012 in the 2-disc DVD setLegend of 90's J-Rock Best Live & Clips.[4][5][6]

In 2016, Masazumi appeared as a guest musician duringZardlive tourZard What a beautiful memory: Forever Best 25.Yuki has not appeared publicly since 2000.

Members

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  • Yuki Mizuhara ( thủy nguyên do quý )- vocalist, lyricist
  • Masazumi Ozawa ( tiểu trạch chính trừng )- keyboardist, composer, arranger, programmator

Discography

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During their career they released five studio albums, three compilation albums, and one remix album, alongside fourteen singles.

Albums

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
JPN
Oricon
[7]
Truth
  • Released: 21 December 1995
  • Label:Nippon Columbia
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 14
Pure
  • Released: 4 September 1996
  • Label: Nippon Columbia
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 3
Spirit
  • Released: 26 March 1997
  • Label: Nippon Columbia
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 7
Hearts
  • Released: 30 September 1998
  • Label: Nippon Columbia
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 9
Ism
  • Released: 29 September 1999
  • Label: Nippon Columbia
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 18

Remix albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
JPN
Oricon
[7]
Remix Edition: Pamelaholic 39

Compilation albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
JPN
Oricon
[7]
Pamelah Hit Collection: Confidence 9
Pamelah Hit Collection: Confidence
  • Released: 25 January 2003
  • Label:Zain
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 126
Best of Best 1000 Pamelah
  • Released: 12 December 2007
  • Label: Zain
  • Formats: CD
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Singles

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Year Album Chart positions
(JP)[7] 		Label
1995 "Looking for the truth" 26 Nippon Columbia
"I Feel Down" 30
"Kirei ni nanka Aisenai"(キレイになんか ái せない) 31
1996 "I Shall Be Released" 26
"Blind Love" 20
"Namida"(Lệ) 24
1997 "Spirit" 15
"Itoshii Kimi"(いとしいキミ) 25
"Confidence" 37
1998 "Two of hearts" 30
"Kizuna"(キズナ) 34
1999 "Kioku"(Ký ức) 50
"Yurusarenai Koi"(Hứa されない luyến) 49
"Individualism" 50

Japan Gold Disc AwardCertifications

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  • 1996: Best 5 New Coming Artist[8]

In-media usage

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  • Looking for the truth was used as an ending theme forTV Asahinews programOngaku News NO.
  • I Feel Down was used as an opening theme for TV Asahi music programOngaku News HO
  • Kirei ni Nanka Aisenai was used as a theme song for TV Asahineo varietyprogramPafoPafo
  • I shall be released was used as an ending theme for TV Asahi music programOngaku News HO
  • Blind Love was used as an opening theme for TV Asahi sports variety programRing no Tamashii
  • Namida was used as an opening theme for TV Asahi variety programKamioka Ryuutaro no Kinin
  • Spirit was used as a second ending theme for Anime television seriesHell Teacher Nūbē
  • Itoshii Kimi was used as a commercial song forSuzukinew modelNew Jinmyand as an ending theme for TV Asahi variety programYoukini Capucino
  • Confidence was used as an opening theme for TV Asahi sports variety programRing no Tamashii
  • Two of hearts was used as an opening theme for TV Asahi Owarai programOwarai Koujou Iinkai Warawaseroand as a commercial song forAutobacs Seven
  • Kizuna was used as a theme song forTV Tokyotelevision drama seriesRosetta: The Masked Angel
  • Kioku was used as a theme song for TV Asahi short television drama seriesAozora Mahjong
  • Individualism was used as an opening theme for TV Asahi information programMidnight Mermaid

Television appearances

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Magazine appearances

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From Music Freak Magazine:

References

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  1. ^"★PAMELAH sơ のビデオ＆トークイベント quyết định!!".Being Music Fantasy (WebArchived)(in Japanese). Archived fromthe originalon 1999-04-20.
  2. ^"90 niên đại hình ダンス・ミュージックの hùng, PAMELAH".Barks.com(in Japanese). 15 January 2008.
  3. ^Complete Pamelah at the being studio (2003). Pamelah (CD Album; Liner Notes). Pamelah. Japan: B-Gram Records. JBCJ-5008.
  4. ^"LEGEND OF 90's J-ROCK BEST LIVE & CLIPS".Beinggiza.com(in Japanese).
  5. ^"DVD “BEST LIVE & CLIPSシリーズ” -CLIPS biên - ".Being Inc. Official YouTube Channel(in Japanese). 9 July 2012.
  6. ^"1990 niên đại ビーイング・アーティスト bí tàng ミュージック・ビデオ, nhất cử công khai".Barks.com(in Japanese). 3 September 2012.
  7. ^abcd"Pamelahの tác phẩm".Oricon(in Japanese). December 30, 2007.Retrieved18 December2023.
  8. ^"Đệ 10 hồi nhật bổn ゴールドディスク đại thưởng ベスト５ニューアーティスト thưởng (Pamelah)".golddisc.jp.
  9. ^"1995/03/10 (PAMELAH/LOOKING FOR THE TRUTH)".Official Website of Music Station (TVASAHI).
  10. ^"1995/08/04 (PAMELAH/I Feel Down)".Official Website of Music Station (TVASAHI).
  11. ^"1995/11/17 (PAMELAH/キレイになんか ái せない)".Official Website of Music Station (TVASAHI).
  12. ^"1996/03/01 (PAMELAH/I shall be released)".Official Website of Music Station (TVASAHI).
  13. ^"1996/08/23 (PAMELAH/BLIND LOVE)".Official Website of Music Station (TVASAHI).
  14. ^"1996/12/06 (PAMELAH/ lệ )".Official Website of Music Station (TVASAHI).
  15. ^"1997/01/31 (PAMELAH/SPIRIT)".Official Website of Music Station (TVASAHI).
  16. ^"1997/07/25 (PAMELAH/いとしいキミ)".Official Website of Music Station (TVASAHI).
  17. ^"1997/11/28 (PAMELAH/CONFIDENCE)".Official Website of Music Station (TVASAHI).
  18. ^"1998/08/28 (PAMELAH/キズナ)".Official Website of Music Station (TVASAHI).
  19. ^"CDTVゲストライブ Pamelah: I shall be released (1996/02/24)".atwiki.jp(in Japanese). 18 August 2018.
  20. ^"うたばん ( 8 nguyệt 18 nhật ) Pamelah: キズナ (1996/02/24)".Utaban Archived Broadcasts(in Japanese). 18 August 2018.
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