m.o.v.e.

Japan's m.o.v.e. is a trio that combines rap, J-pop and electro rock to varying effectiveness. Founded in the mid-90s, the group has certainly managed to prove itself over time. They've repeatedly been near the top of the charts and had their music featured in anime and video games. They've even had the chance to tour overseas, hitting up the US anime con circuit, among other stops.

Their sound is most notable of its use of contrasting dual vocals. Singer Yuri has what might be thought of as a typical pop-idol voice. Her voice and singing style are somewhere between Ayumi Hamasaki and Utada Hikaru, slightly more mature than most, staying well clear of the shrill and squeaky territory more commonly traversed in over-commercialized J-pop.

Their music fits best into the old "electronica" genre. Their mix of synthetic guitars, dance beats and both high energy and more laid back, almost RnB jams makes them a tough band to pin down. They definitely have an easygoing party vibe, a contrast to, say, that of Boom Boom Satellites or Aural Vampire. This, combined with their often cheesy synth-style can make them a little fluffy and thin at times, with songs that have little depth or complexity. They are able to counteract this with an occasional deeper and darker track, but for the most part m.o.v.e. aims directly for easily disposable dance-pop.

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Systematic Fantasy



Official Site

Members:
T-Kimura - Producer
Yuri - Vocal
Motsu - Vocal

Albums:
electrock - 6/24/98
worlds of the mind - 1/19/00
Operation Overload 7 - 2/15/01
SYNERGY - 2/27/02
DECADANCE - 9/10/03
Deep Calm - 1/28/04
BOULDER - 1/26/05
GRID - 1/25/06
Humanizer - 1/21/09

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Live


Love Addiction


Hypnotizer

April Calendar - m.o.v.e. - Kamikazecon 2009

April 10-12, 2009
m.o.v.e.
Kamikazecon - Houston, TX

Source: Japanator [thanks to sesshu for the tip!]

May Calendar - m.o.v.e. - Anime Central 09

May 8-10, 2009
m.o.v.e.
Anime Central - Rosemont, IL

Source: Anime Central




Artists m.o.v.e. to Appear at Anime Central, May 8-10th 2009

Prospect Heights, IL (March 23, 2009) –The Midwest Animation Promotion Society (MAPS) and Anime Central (ACEN) are proud to announce the special appearance of Avex artists m.o.v.e. at the 12th annual Anime Central convention, May 8-10th 2009.

Few Japanese artists have been as much part of the global anime boom as m.o.v.e. With anime soundtracks increasingly being used as a vehicle to launch Japanese artists overseas, the dance-pop group has been involved in several anime tie-ins, the most high-profile of which have been the theme songs to the series Initial D and the movie of the same name. With the rising international popularity of Japanese animation, move's work in "Initial D", "Final Fantasy: Unlimited", "Ikki Tousen", and "Monkey Robot" (Asobot Senki GOKU), have made them a name known to fans across the globe.

m.o.v.e's Yuri and Motsu will be bringing the group's unique musical blend of rock, rap, electronica, and metal to the ACEN stage. In addition to performing, the group will be holding autograph signings and panels during the three-day event. m.o.v.e. released their 9th original album, Humanizer, on January 21st, 2009, a followup to the band's 2008 10th-anniversary release, Mega Best. For more information on the band visit their webpage www.electropica.com.

About Anime Central:
Anime Central is celebrating its twelfth anniversary in 2009. With over 13,000 attendees, ACEN is Chicago's largest anime, manga, and Japanese popular culture convention. The convention is currently held in Rosemont, IL which is less than 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. The convention location is less than five minutes from O'Hare International Airport, and only 35 minutes from Midway International Airport. Anime Central will be held at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare and the Donald E Stephens convention center May 8th-10th 2009. Early pre-registration for the convention is $50.00 until April 1st, 2009; after which registration will be available for $55.00 until April 15th, 2009. For additional information on Anime Central visit www.acen.org.

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