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Yoshiki Fukuyama

Yoshiki Fukuyama(Phúc sơn phương thụ,Fukuyama Yoshiki,born September 14, 1963)is a Japanese musician, singer and songwriter. He originally became known on an international level for his work in the animeMacross 7where he was the singing voice and guitar of the show's main character,Basara Nekki.Fukuyama is currently enjoying a successful career recording both solo and member of theanisonbandJAM Project.

Yoshiki Fukuyama
Fukuyama performing as part of JAM Project in Paris
Fukuyama performing as part ofJAM ProjectinParis
Background information
Born(1963-09-14)September 14, 1963(age 61)
Tokyo,Japan
OriginRaised inKamakura,Kanagawa Prefecture,Japan
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar,piano,vocals
Years active1988-present
LabelsSeesonic (GENEON),Lantis
Websitefukuyama-yoshiki.net

Early years and personal life

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Yoshiki Fukuyama was born in Tokyo and raised in Kamakura. At age 5, he began taking piano lessons. He and his future bandmate, Toshiyuki Furuya, had the same piano teacher. In his early teen years, he discoveredThe Beatles,which led to his interest in playing guitar. In high school, Fukuyama was a member of aQueentribute band called “Hắn” (hoka), which means “other” inJapanese.The band was reportedly so named because they were frequently listed as “other” on concert billings.

Fukuyama currently lives in Kamakura along with his wife, a daughter, and a few pets. He and his wife, Kyoko Fukuyama, generally work as a songwriting team; he composes the music while she writes most of the lyrics for his songs. Fukuyama is an accomplished musician who plays several instruments. On his solo albums, he performs all of the instruments except drums (played by Shoichiro Aso) for most of the songs.

Career

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Early Gigs: 1982 to 2000 and Macross 7

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In college, Yoshiki Fukuyama, Toshiyuki “Rocky” Furuya, and various friends formed the band Doolin Dalton (later changed to Dalton Kougyou), often performing songs byThe Eaglesand similar bands. Fukuyama played bass and shared the lead vocal position with Furuya. Fukuyama also played guitar and sang with the comedy rock band Kirenjaku. Although he occasionally sang lead with Kirenjaku, fellow band member Takeshi Yamaguchi performed most of the band's lead vocals. Kirenjaku recorded one four-song EP. Fukuyama and Furuya, along with several other friends formed the band Maps.

By 1988, Maps had evolved into the band Humming Bird for which Fukuyama is often remembered. Humming Bird played a blend of rock and folk with roots in the hard rock and roll of the 1960s to 1980s, such asQueenorThe Beatles.Initially, Humming Bird had only two official members: Yoshiki Fukuyama on guitar and vocals and Toshiyuki Furuya on bass and vocals. The final band roster was set in 1992 with the official addition of Shoichiro Aso on drums. Humming Bird enjoyed moderate success, having released nine albums before disbanding in May 2000.

Yoshiki Fukuyama was the singing voice and guitarist for the main characterBasara Nekkiin the animeMacross 7.Fukuyama, Chie Kajiura, Tomo Sakurai, and various studio musicians recorded several albums of songs that were used in the show. Most of the time, the work was merely credited toFire Bomber,although Fukuyama's name does appear in the songwriting credits of several songs. Also he and his band, Humming Bird, are both listed in the “Thank You” section of all the Fire Bomber album credits.

2000s to Present

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Fukuyama began his solo career after Humming Bird. Fukuyama teams up on occasion with Masato Ushijima to form the folk/rock duo Wild Vox. They are mostly a live band, but they did record one album,Yasei no Kaze,that was released in April 2002. In 2003, Yoshiki Fukuyama joined the anime music supergroupJAM Project.In 2006, Yoshiki Fukuyama released his smash hit single "Makka na Chikai" ( thật xích な thề い). The song peaked at #33 on the Oricon weekly chart and charted for 12 weeks. It is his best-selling solo single to date. In 2009, for the 15th anniversary ofMacross 7,Fire Bomber released a studio album entitledRe.Fire.The album peaked at 16th on the Oricon 300 and stayed on that chart for a total of seven weeks. In early 2011, Fukuyama announced he was recording a new studio album, and releasedSynapseon April 6 of that year.

Following aMacross25th anniversary concert, Fukuyama and actorNobutoshi Kannajoined forces to perform a number of concerts together. Since the production ofMacross 7,the two men had worked together portraying the character Basara Nekki. Kanna acted and Fukuyama sang and played guitar. They had considered the name Basaras for their duo, but decided instead on Fukujin, which was created by combining the first kanji of their respective surnames. From time to time, as their busy careers permit, they sing together onstage and create a series of internet radio broadcasts calledFukujin Tsuke.On November 23, 2008, Fukujin performed its first international concert in Taipei, Taiwan.

Discography

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Humming Bird Studio Albums

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  1. [1991.06.21] Humming Bird
  2. [1993.04.21] Timeless
  3. [1995.07] EGM Live
  4. [1995.12.21] Pick Up
  5. [1996.03.06] 1.2.3
  6. [1996.03.20] Shukufuku to Namida
  7. [1997.05.21] A Piece of Cake
  8. [1998.05.21] Shukufuku to Namida - CD re-release
  9. [1998.05.21] Pick Up - CD re-release
  10. [1998.07.21] Humming Bird - CD re-release
  11. [1998.07.21] Timeless - CD re-release
  12. [1999.03.03] Unsweet
  13. [2000.05.24] Happy Birthday - Best and Live Anthology

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Macross 7 Studio Albums

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  1. [1995.06.07] Let's Fire!!
  2. [1995.10.21] Second Fire!!
  3. [1995.12.16] Karaoke Fire!!
  4. [1996.10.23] Acoustic Fire!!
  5. [1998.01.21] Dynamite Fire!!
  6. [1999.04.07] Ultra Fire!!
  7. [2005.05.21] Let's Fire!! - CD re-release
  8. [2005.05.21] Second Fire!! - CD re-release
  9. [2005.05.25] Fukuyama Fire ~A Tribute to Nekki Basara~
  10. [2008.05.21] Karaoke Fire!! CD re-release
  11. [2008.06.25] Acoustic Fire!! CD re-release
  12. [2008.06.25] Ultra Fire!! CD re-release
  13. [2008.06.26] Dynamite Fire!! - CD re-release

Original Studio Albums

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  1. [2003.08.22] Sakebu Otoko no Shouzou
  2. [2004.07.09] Jungle Lady
  3. [2006.04.12] Allegory
  4. [2007.08.22] Yellow House
  5. [2008.07.29] REBIRTH DAY
  6. [2011.03.30] SYNAPSE
  7. [2011.04.27] 20 FLIGHT ROCK ~YOSHIKI FUKUYAMA SELECTED WORKS~

Singles

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  1. [1991.05.21] Happy birthday (HummingBird)
  2. [1992.02.21] Kanashimi wa doko kara (HummingBird)
  3. [1993.09.21] Ima wa ikiru hito he (HummingBird)
  4. [1994.11.02] Seventh Moon (Fire Bomber)
  5. [1995.04.10] Heart and Soul (Fire Bomber)
  6. [1997.04.23] Ride on the night (HummingBird)
  7. [1997.10.22] Dream Jack (HummingBird)
  8. [1997.12.17] Dynamite explosion (Fire Bomber)
  9. [1998.11.21] Lookin' for the rainbow (HummingBird)
  10. [1999.09.01] Get free (HummingBird)
  11. [1999.10.21] Hikarinaki yoru wo yuke (HummingBird)
  12. [2002.09.21] King Gainer over!
  13. [2006.11.22] Makka na chikai!
  14. [2008.05.28] Work Guy!!
  15. [2010.05.27] Kemono ni nare!
  16. [2014.05.21] Nue no Mori
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Information Sources

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