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Miyavi (born September 14, 1981 in Konohana-ku, Osaka, Japan[2]) is a Japanese solo rock artist and former guitarist (under the name Miyabi ( Miyabi) for the visual kei indies band Dué le quartz, which disbanded in 2002. In the same year, Miyabi announced that he was going solo, changed his name to Miyavi, and released his debut album Gagaku. He soon signed a contract with PS Company.
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'''Miyavi''' is a [[Japanese]] rock and [[Visual Kei]] solo musician, a member of the band [[Skin]], and the ex-guitarist of the visual kei band [[Due'le Quartz]]. He was previously known as Miyabi (elegant), but changed his name on going solo in [[2002]]. In late [[2004]], he changed it again to MYV, although he is still listed as Miyavi on his official website and in magazines.
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In October 2004, Miyavi released his first major single Rock no gyakushū -Superstar no jōken-(under Universal Records Japan) and began to credit himself in the songwriting credits in his liner notes as "Myv". His first major album, Miyavizm, was released in June 2005.
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Miyavi was born in [[Nishikujo]] of a Japanese mother and second generation [[Zainichi]] Korean father. He was brought up in [[Kawanishi]].
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Miyavi joined Due'le Quartz as guitarist in [[1999]]. Due'le Quartz disbanded in [[2002]], and he launched a solo career.
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After appearing on [[Japanese TV]] to promote his debut album, Gagaku, Miyavi soon amassed a large fanbase. In 2004, he was signed to [[Universal Records Japan]]. The single Rock no Gyakushuu -Super Star no Jouken marked his major debut. His first major album, miyavizm, was released in June [[2005]].
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== Early life ==
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Miyavi also starred as himself in the 2004 film [[Oresama]], and is regularly featured in [[JRock Magazines]]. He has also modeled for various brands such as the clothing line [[Fotus]].
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Miyavi was born in Nishikujo, Konohana-ku, Osaka, Japan. His mother is Japanese and his father is a second-generation Zainichi Korean whose parents immigrated to Japan from the Korean island of Jeju. His family's Korean surname was Lee, (Korean,Hanja, Lee, Gwi-Ah) before changing it after moving to Japan. Miyavi has stated that though he has never been to Jeju he would like to do so when he has the opportunity.Although Miyavi does not speak Korean, he has expressed interest in learning the language sometime in the future. Miyavi's parents divorced when he was young. Soon after, he moved with his mother to Kawanishi in Hyōgo Prefecture to live near his maternal grandparents. Miyavi claims that, as a child, he was a good student and enjoyed playing soccer. Miyavi started playing the guitar and writing music when he was 15 after a soccer injury left him unable to play.
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In 2006, Miyavi joined the JRock super group [[Skin]]. He made his US live debut in Las Vegas in [[2007]].
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== Majors and Pop/Acoustic Era ==
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==Miyavi Discography==
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Following his signing with Universal Records Japan in late 2004, he changed his name to "Myv" (an apparent shortening of "Miyavi"), although magazines and his website still refer to him as Miyavi.
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===Singles===
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He released his first major single, Rock no Gyakushū -Super Star no Jōken- in November 2004. His first major album, Miyavizm, was released in June 2005.
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Shinde mo Boogie-Woogie (2002)
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*POP is Dead (2002)
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*Jingle Bell (2002)
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*Jibun Kakumei -2003- (2003)
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*Tariraritarara (2003)
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*Coo quack cluck -Ku.Ku.Ru- (2003)
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*Ashita, Genki ni Naare (2004)
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*Rock no Gyakushuu -Super Star no Jouken- (2004)
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*Freedom Fighters -Icecream wo Motta Hadashi no Megami to, Kikanjuu wo *Motta Hadaka no Ousama- (2005)
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*Kekkonshiki no Uta ~Kisetsu Hazure no Wedding March~ (2005)
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*Señor, Señora, Señorita (2006)
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*Dear my friend -Tegami wo Kaku yo-/Itoshii Hito (2006)
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*Kimi ni Negai wo (2006)
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*Sakihokoru Hana no You ni/Kabuki BOIZ (2007)
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In late 2005 and for most of 2006, Miyavi shifted to an acoustic/pop sound reflected in his second and third albums, Myv Pops and Miyaviuta ~Dokusou~, released in August and September of 2006, respectively. He has said of Myv Pops, "It's like putting all the songs that I created, presenting my own attitude towards "popularity", into one album." About Miyaviuta ~Dokusou~ Miyavi says " for the album I wanted to fit in with the quality of the songs themselves and absorb myself into my performance, playing acoustic guitar alone."
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===Albums===
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Miyavi showcased his new acoustic stylings for the first time in his "25 Shūnen Kinen Koen Tokyo Geijutsu Gekijo 5 Days -Dokuso-" concert series held at Tokyo Geijutsu Gekijo for five days around his 25th birthday in September 2006.
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*Gagaku (2002)
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*Galyuu (2003)
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*Miyavizm (2005)
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*MYV POPS (2005)
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*Miyaviuta ~Dokusou~ (2006)
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==External links==
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*[http://www.o-re-sa-ma.com/ Miyavi - Official Website] Japanese.
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*[http://www.myspace.com/miyavijp Miyavi Official Myspace] Japanese.
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== Recent Events: US Debut, Neo Visualizm & Skin ==
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[[Category:JRock Bands]]
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[[Category:Japanese musicians]]
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On December 30, 2006 Miyavi put out a message that he would be joining a band. On May 25, 2007 at the J-rock Revolution concert organized by Yoshiki in Los Angeles, it was officially announced that Miyavi would indeed be a part of the "superband", named Skin, so far consisting of Yoshiki, Gackt, Sugizo, Miyavi himself, and Ju-Ken (Gackt's touring bassist). They performed their debut live at the 2007 Anime Expo convention in Long Beach, California on June 29, 2007.
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[[Category:Visual Kei Bands]]
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On February 8, 2007, Miyavi announced via his online diary that he would be performing live in Las Vegas. The performance took place on February 17, 2007 at the Tabu Ultra Lounge in the MGM Grand.
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In May 2007, Miyavi announced his fourth major album - as well as his first remix album - to be released in July. The album, titled 7 Samurai Sessions -We're Kavki Boiz-, will feature re-arrangements of his past songs and will feature a variety of instruments such as a turntable, various drums and tap dancing.The limited edition of the album will include a DVD with bonus studio recording footage. Miyavi's 7th major single (and 14th overall), a double A-side entitled Sakihokoru Hana no you ni -Neo Visualizm- / Kabuki Danshi, was released on June 20, 2007, and debuted at #4 on the Oricon Charts. The supporting tour, entitled "The Beginning of Neo Visualizm Tour", started on July 16th, and was planned for twenty venues in Japan and a stop in Korea in six weeks.
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On September 3, a new single "Subarashikikana, kono sekai - What A Wonderful World" was announced, and it was released on November 14, 2007.
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Shortly after this release, Miyavi announced a new single, entitled "Hi no hikari sae todokanai kono basho de", which was released on January 16th. It was a collaboration with fellow Skin guitarist, Sugizo. A new album was released in March 2008, titled This Iz the Japanese Kabuki Rock.
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Miyavi announced "This Iz The Japanese Kabuki Rock Tour 2008", his first world tour, at a performance on December 25, 2007. Miyavi will be performing in North and South America, Europe, continental Asia and Japan.
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Current revision

Miyavi is a Japanese rock and Visual Kei solo musician, a member of the band Skin, and the ex-guitarist of the visual kei band Due'le Quartz. He was previously known as Miyabi (elegant), but changed his name on going solo in 2002. In late 2004, he changed it again to MYV, although he is still listed as Miyavi on his official website and in magazines.

Miyavi was born in Nishikujo of a Japanese mother and second generation Zainichi Korean father. He was brought up in Kawanishi.

Miyavi joined Due'le Quartz as guitarist in 1999. Due'le Quartz disbanded in 2002, and he launched a solo career.

After appearing on Japanese TV to promote his debut album, Gagaku, Miyavi soon amassed a large fanbase. In 2004, he was signed to Universal Records Japan. The single Rock no Gyakushuu -Super Star no Jouken marked his major debut. His first major album, miyavizm, was released in June 2005.

Miyavi also starred as himself in the 2004 film Oresama, and is regularly featured in JRock Magazines. He has also modeled for various brands such as the clothing line Fotus.

In 2006, Miyavi joined the JRock super group Skin. He made his US live debut in Las Vegas in 2007.

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Miyavi Discography

Singles

Shinde mo Boogie-Woogie (2002)

  • POP is Dead (2002)
  • Jingle Bell (2002)
  • Jibun Kakumei -2003- (2003)
  • Tariraritarara (2003)
  • Coo quack cluck -Ku.Ku.Ru- (2003)
  • Ashita, Genki ni Naare (2004)
  • Rock no Gyakushuu -Super Star no Jouken- (2004)
  • Freedom Fighters -Icecream wo Motta Hadashi no Megami to, Kikanjuu wo *Motta Hadaka no Ousama- (2005)
  • Kekkonshiki no Uta ~Kisetsu Hazure no Wedding March~ (2005)
  • Señor, Señora, Señorita (2006)
  • Dear my friend -Tegami wo Kaku yo-/Itoshii Hito (2006)
  • Kimi ni Negai wo (2006)
  • Sakihokoru Hana no You ni/Kabuki BOIZ (2007)

Albums

  • Gagaku (2002)
  • Galyuu (2003)
  • Miyavizm (2005)
  • MYV POPS (2005)
  • Miyaviuta ~Dokusou~ (2006)

External links

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