Kanon- Seriosa Angel from Japan

Konbanwa minna-san~~ Moshi Moshi..
Right now, i started to use english on my blog.. (I'm still pathetic in english, so sorry sorry (#nowplaying suju's sorry sorry) if you can't understand my english)..


On saturday i posted something about the anime which changed my music life (La Corda D'Oro).. Now let's move to the singer who change my music life...


And~~ Here she is :

                                                                             Kanon


Stage Name: Kanon
Debut: July 2002
Age: 26
Birthdate: 9 March 1980
Birthplace: Tokyo Metropolitan Area
Zodiac: Pisces
Blood Type: O
Label: Sony Music Japan International


Kanon is a singer-songwriter born in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area in Japan. Her musical education overseas led her to develop a more western taste in music, which is evidently reflected in her music and composition style. Her debut in July of 2002 marked the beginning of what still is a colorful career and the revelation of an exceptionally unconventional genre in Japan – ‘New Age’.


Though born in Japan, Kanon lived much of her childhood away from home. Growing up in a western world led her to pick up many such habits and customs, one of which includes a fluent tongue in English. She began participating in a choir at age 13, in which she acquired a fair amount of interest in classical vocalization as well as vocal technique. Kanon grew to appreciate famous composers such as Handel and Chopin. Little did she know that this timely love of classical music would mature and blossom into what will become the cornerstone of her career as an artist...


She debuted in July 2002 with her first live performance shortly after graduating the College of Music in Queensland, Australia. A year later, Kanon released [Alleluia], a mini-album containing various songs in her own piano self-accompaniment. That same year she was invited to perform live in Russia at the Moscow Baptist Church, the Red-Plaza stage, and at a home for the elderly. She was very popular with the crowds and was deemed a highly regarded Japanese representative. The first year-and-a-half of her career proved to be a fantastic display of vocal prowess, but also, in particular, lacked in original compositions. It wasn’t until February of 2004 when Kanon released the album [Hymn of Grace], this one being the first to include songs written and composed by her. Prior to this release she solely sang covers of songs (usually ones that fall under the category of popular folk songs) indigenous to various regions of the world.


They say her voice is “one that heals,” which is an accurate description considering her soothing vocals and extensive range. Sony Music Japan International recognized her talents and together they released her first single [KISEKI Song of Love] in October 2004..

The following year was busy, portentous to Kanon’s promotion now that she had her newly signed contract under Sony Music. June of 2005 opened up with her album [Primary Flowers] as well as an invitation to sing Japan’s national anthem (Kimigayo) during the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany-Asia public showing. She ended the year with a flowering demonstration and a live performance in Tokyo in October. The release of her mini-album [Destiny] was complement to this display.

In 2006, Kanon released three singles [Kokoro], [My Destiny/Serenade], and [Brand New Breeze]. Her December album [Sanctuary] became the accumulation of her 2006 work with a few new additions. Kanon was invited to perform at MIDEM 2007 opening the 2007 year in January as Japan’s representative; this was very much an honor as it was enjoyable for her. Even after the significant privileges and eulogies bestowed unto Kanon, her style still reflects that of her essence – contemporary classical.( Which is my favourite genre now)..

Her song “Brand New Breeze” is being used in the opening sequence of the current anime "La Corda D'oro (My Previous Post).  In the videogame industry, one of Kanon’s most well-known endeavors is her collaboration with avex trax to aid in the completion of Namco’s RPG Tales of Legendia, in which she sung as lead vocalist in a few of the games’ tracks. In fact, visiting the provided link will direct you to the game’s official site, where a sample of one of those songs can be heard. One song in particular from the [Tales of Legendia Original Soundtrack], “Tori wa Naki, Boku wa Utau” (“The Bird Chirps, I Sing”), has captivated fans across the globe, thus increasing the number of listeners to what it is today.

Discography :

Single :

Kiseki Song of Love

This single is released on October 20, 2004, while the catalogue number is SICL-95.

• Kiseki Song of Love Miracle Song of Love (キセキ Song of Love)
  • Composition/lyrics: Kanon
• Memories of Summer time
  • English lyrics: Kanon
• Kiseki Song of Love (Instrumental)
• Memories of Summer time (Instrumental)

Gloria

• Gloria
  • Composition/lyrics: Kanon
• Wings to fly ~ Tsubasa wo Kudasai (Wings to fly ~ 翼をください)
  • Arrangement/English lyrics: Kanon
• Gloria (Instrumental)

Kokoro

• Kokoro Heart (こころ)
• Kiseki Song of Love (Piano Version)
• Kokoro (Instrumental)

My Destiny/Serenade

It was released on May 24, 2006 and the catalogue number is SICL-139.

• My Destiny
  • Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
• Serenade
  • Composition/lyrics: Kanon
• My Destiny (Instrumental)
• Serenade (Instrumental)

Brand New Breeze

This is released on November 22, 2006, catalogue number is SICL-149.

• Brand New Breeze
  • Composition/lyrics: Kanon
• The Power
  • Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
• Brand New Breeze (Instrumental)
• The Power (Instrumental)

Studio Album :

Hymn of Grace

This is released on February 18, 2004, catalogue number is VCCM-2001.

• El Shaddai (エルシャダイ) - Kanon
• Gloria - Kanon
• Fuyu ~Shiki Yori~ (冬～四季より～ Winter ~Four Seasons~) - Antonio Vivaldi
• The water is wide - English Folk Lullaby
• Scarborough Fair (スカボローフェア) - Irish Folk Lullaby
• Anata no Koe ni Kokoro wa Hiraku - Opera "Samson and Derira - Yori (あなたの声に心は開く-オペラ「サムソンとデリラ」より)
• Calling you - Bob Telson
• Ave Maria - Schubert (Original Version)
• Ave Maria - Kanon
• Loving Grace - Kanon
• The Light - Kanon
• Pie Jesu (ピエ・イエズ) - Andrew Lloyd Webber

Primary Flowers

Released on June 22, 2005, catalogue number: SICL-110.

• My Name is...
  • Composer/arranger: Kanon
• Kiseki Song of Love
• Anata e (あなたへ, For you)
  • Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
• Wings to fly ~ Tsubasa wo Kudasai (cathedral version)
  • English lyrics: Kanon
• Believe
  • Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
• Theme from Vocalise (Interlude)
• Futari Two of us (フタリ)
  • Composition: Saint-Preux
• Gloria
• Tenderly
  • Composition/lyrics: Kanon
• Can't Help Falling in Love
  • Luigi Creatore/George David Weiss/Hugo Peretti
  • Arranger: Kanon
• Daiya Mondo (ダイヤモンド)
  • Composition/lyrics: Kanon
• SHINE
• Lullabye (Good Night My Angel)

Sanctuary

Released on November 28, 2007, catalogue number is SICL-173.

• Brand New Breeze
• The Power
• Blue
• Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
• Kokoro (album mix)
  • Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
• Subete Everything (すべて)
  • Composition/lyrics: Kanon
• Tsuki Moon (月)
  • Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
• A Parting Blessing (Interlude) (Traditional)
• My Destiny
• Good Old Days
  • Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
• Serenade (album mix)
  • Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
• If Ye Love Me
• Composer: Thomas Tallis
• As One
  • Composition/lyrics: Kanon
• Life
  • Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon

Precious

This album was released on November 18, 2007 and the catalogue number is SICL-173

• (Kyrie ~荒野の果てに)
  • Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
• (都会の天使たちへ featuring Tetsuya Bessho)
  • Composition/lyrics: Kanon
• Let It Snow featuring WISE
  • Composer: Kanon
  • Lyricist: Kanon, WISE
• Brand New Breeze featuring Stella Quintet Players Side
  • Composition/lyrics: Kanon
• You Raise Me Up
• Carry On
  • Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
• Nella Fantasia
  • Composer: Ennio Morricone
  • Lyricist: Chiara Ferrau
  • Arranger: Kanon
• Time To Say Goodbye
  • Composer: Francesco Sartori
  • Lyricist: Lucio Quarantotto/English lyrics: Frank Peterson
• (Eternity ~悠久 ~ featuring上松美香)
  • Lyricist: Kanon
• O Come All ye faithful (traditional)
• Kiseki Song of Love featuring Stella Quintet Players Side
  • Composition/lyrics: Kanon
• Christmas Medley

Mini Album : 

Alleluia -Piano & Voice-

This album was released on July 2, 2003. It was her debut album. The singer herself did all songs in this album, its composition and lyrics, except for Alleluia (Arranged version). The catalogue number is MSCV-2007

• Alleluia
• By being yourself
• Your Love
• Saigo (さいご)
• Alleluia (Arranged version)

Destiny

Released on October 26, 2005, catalogue number is SICL-124

• Destiny
  • Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
• Sanctus
  • Composition/arrangement/lyrics: Kanon
• Lascia ch'io pianga (English Hymn version)
  • Composer: G.F Handel
  • Arranger: Kanon
• Gloria (English version)
  • Composition/lyrics: Kanon
• My Destiny
• SHINE -tranquilizer mix- remixed by TOMISIRO

My Road～Songs from Guin Saga
（マイ ロード-ソングス フローム グイン・サーガ）
27-08-2009

Track List:
1. Saga～This is my road （アニメ「グイン・サーガ」エンディングソング) 作詞作曲：カノン
2. マリウスの歌 （アニメ「グイン・サーガﾞ」挿入曲カバー）[Mariusu no Uta] 作詞：中島梓　作曲：植松伸夫
3.Saga～This is my road (オルゴールVersion) 作曲：カノン
4. Where`er you go～Cavalleria Rusticana～ （アニメ「グイン・サーガﾞ」挿入曲） 訳詞：カノン、作曲：マスカーニ
5. 届かぬ想い～Moonlight [Todokanu Omoi～Moonlight] （アニメ「グイン・サーガ」挿入曲カバー）作詞：カノン　作曲：植松伸夫
6. Where`er you go～Cavalleria Rusticana～ （オルゴールVersion）　作曲：マスカーニ
7. Saga～This is my road （English Version）　作詞作曲：

Waaaa,, i really really love this singer.. Like she is different from other j-pop artist.. But i personally think Kanon is lack in promotion. Believe me, she'll be huge on Italy, or France.. She just need more promotion.. A singer like this should go international.. Well, she is not only good on singing.. She is great on Songwriting too, for example : Kiseki (Song Of Love) is a crossover from classical song Canon (Pachelbel).. and then her Tsuki is a crossover from Clair De Lune (Debussy), while her Brand New Breeze is a crossover from Salut d'Amour (Elgar).. I never see such songwriter like this, PERFECT.. She makes those classical song more lively like add some Rap part (in Kiseki).. She is also a kind and good in personality, she cares her fans (like me) so much.. Look, on 9th October (My b'day), i wished on twitter that Kanon (twitter : @kanon_sony) would say "Happy b'day" to me.. And you know what?? SHE DID IT, SHE SAID HAPPY B'DAY ON MY B'DAY~~ IT'S LIKE THE BEST PRESENT ON MY 16TH B'DAY~~ I'M SO HAPPY.... After all she is a role model for me, and i think the best singer-songwriter in japan..

I Love You Kanon-san~~

Jeffry Andreas Sibarani

13 High-school.. North Jakarta

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