“Because is so powerful, we wanted to make an album that was like a direct attack-that had strong songs,” says Yuki. The band are currently in the middle of a punishing nationwide tour to promote their third full-length album, the recently released Memento, which was conceived as a sort of tribute to their iron-lunged vocalist. I think there’re lots of people who feel the same way, so I wrote some lyrics about it.” There are wars and people get killed, but there’s nothing I can do. “Modern politics is only about normal people voting-there’s nothing else we can do. “‘Omega Rhythm’ is partly about politics,” Chiori continues. It turns out that the song is also about feeling powerless to make any positive changes in the world. “It’s a very rhythmic track, but there’s also a really angry feeling to it: like it’s the middle of the night and things aren’t going well, when you’re really sad, when you feel really low. Asked about the words to “Omega Rhythm,” one of the band’s strongest tracks to date, she has plenty to say on the subject. Yuki writes the music himself and arranges it with the other two members, then passes it on to Chiori to devise lyrics.
“But when we tried playing together, we found we could create something new.” “All four members have different backgrounds and listen to completely different kinds of music,” says Chiori. Uplift Spice finally came into being in 2005, with the recruitment of bassist Atsushi and drummer Tobita. “But if I’d returned after making all that effort to come to Tokyo, it would have been a waste.” “I kinda wanted to go home because my friends weren’t here,” Chiori recalls. It was a tough time, supporting themselves with part-time jobs but refusing to compromise with unsuitable musicians. The pair relocated to Tokyo about eight years ago and began looking for members to form a band. I really wanted to become that kind of singer.” “I’ve only seen her on tape, but no matter how many times I see it, even though it’s only a video, that is communicated to me.
They sound good, but…”Ĭhiori drew inspiration instead from watching old videos of Janis Joplin.
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“In Japan, there are people who sound really professional when you hear them. On stage, Chiori’s voice is indeed impressive: high-pitched, it quivers with emotion and packs a serious punch. “It was about that time that I thought we might be able to do something together.” “We went to karaoke with a group of friends and when I heard her singing, I thought, ‘This is amazing-so powerful,’” Yuki recalls. But when we talked about music, suddenly things became easier and we got along.” “When he talked to me, he looked at the floor-I didn’t know what he was thinking. “He was shy and couldn’t look at people when he talked,” she says. The pair form the nucleus of Uplift Spice, and it only takes a few minutes in their company to realize that the creative tension between their personalities is what makes the band stand out.Ĭhiori and Yuki both originally hail from Kyoto and first got acquainted back in high school, but it took a while for their friendship to blossom. During a typical concert at Shibuya live house Eggman, they throw themselves physically into the music, ricocheting around the stage in a blur of energy and driving punk rhythms.Īfter the gig, diminutive vocalist Chiori (above, center left) tucks into a hearty plate of fries while willowy guitarist Yuki (above left) flops down beside her, exhausted. Though they’re serious contenders to the crown for Tokyo’s best-coiffed band, the members of Uplift Spice don’t waste time posing.
With the September release of their 3rd album “Memento”, they also plan on a 42-show cross-country tour.Originally published on .jp on November 2010 In January of 2010 they opened for both the famous screamo band “SAOSIN” and for “THE USED.” Along with many other achievements such as playing at SUMMER SONIC 2010, UPLIFT SPICE is becoming an unstoppable force in the music scene. In 2008 they opened for ELLEGARDEN and BRAHAMAN.Īfter releasing their 2nd album “Omegarhythm” in August of 2009,the band had an extremely successful cross-country tour,playing a sold-out final show and various sold-out events. UPLIFT SPICE combines a melodic Emo base with Chiori’s one-of-a-kind voice and lyrics to create a whole new sound overflowing with originality. Orléans – France, Parc des Expositions & des Congrèsįormed in 2005 by Chiori (Vo.), Yuuki (Gt.), Atsushi (Ba.), and Tobita (Dr.), After “Paradigm Shift Tour” in Japan, UPLIFT SPICE, a melodic emotional rock band, will visit to Europe for their European tour.ġ0/30 UPLIFT SPICE European Tour Expo Centre
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