Inoran

mC · **on:** March 06, 2010, 02:18:08 AM

On the 10th of March, Inoran will release his 5th studio album, Watercolor. For those of you who don't know, (how can't you!), Inoran was rhythm guitarist for legendary "ex" visual kei, rock band, Luna Sea. He has been doing solo works for a long time now, releasing his first solo album, titled "Sou" in 1997.

I first heard Inoran's music a few months back, one of the first songs being "raize". I was straightaway pulled into it because it was the first time that I have really noticed a turntable being used in rock music.....that actually sounds cool. The next thing was his voice. It definately is different from all other singers I have heard. If I were to describe it...I would say it can come across sounding, at times, whiny and annoying....without being either of those things, (if that makes sense...).

Here is the PV for raize for those of you who want to hear this great song:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unHjCUmnWrg[/youtube]

Also, for those interested in his latest material, you can find samples to his songs on his myspace, and order his latest album, due to be released next week, at CDJapan.

MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/inoranofficial
CDJAPAN: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KIZC-63

Anyone else a fan?

Menacia · **Reply #1 on:** March 06, 2010, 09:40:19 AM

I've only watched a few PVs and live clips on Youtube, but I have to say that his solo stuff is pretty good. Maybe I'll pick up a live DVD someday.

xjokerx · **Reply #2 on:** March 06, 2010, 10:07:38 AM

wow I like Raize,one of my fave song,and lol Ju-ken (bass support for S.K.I.N and Gacktjob) was the bassist on that pv.I pretty much like his solo,so far I've been listened to Apocalypse and his best album,which I highly recommend this if anyone never heard his solo before.

obi325 · **Reply #3 on:** March 06, 2010, 11:01:14 AM

I like this guy's music, he even got some free music/video downloads on his page

TG · **Reply #4 on:** March 06, 2010, 03:14:01 PM

I have a friend who literally worships INORAN, and I mean seriously treats him like a deity. His music is not bad.

ElefeX · **Reply #5 on:** March 06, 2010, 04:36:23 PM

I love Inoran!!!! I agree mC it is difficult to describe his voice - I have found myself sitting listening and thinking “hmm it is a bit whiny sometimes and I don’t know if I should like this……but I do!!!”. Definately worth a listen for those who might be interested!!

Favourites of mine include: -

Hydrangea ()
Determine ()
I Swear ()

The members of Luna Sea have good solo projects; I would say that Inoran’s solo work is probably my favourite followed by J’s.

mC · **Reply #6 on:** March 09, 2010, 09:49:50 AM

For those of you interested, Inoran's myspace page has two of his new songs to listen to the the player.

LINK: http://www.myspace.com/inoranofficial

mC · **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2010, 07:29:07 AM

Very kindly, Inoran's new album has been put up on YouTube for overseas fans to be able to listen to. I don't know if it will be permanent, either way, have a listen, well worth the time!

LINK: http://www.youtube.com/user/DINOPUBLISHERS

xjokerx · **Reply #8 on:** March 19, 2010, 03:45:07 AM

omg,he put whole album!
thanks for the info

rafaelo · **Reply #9 on:** March 07, 2011, 02:25:41 PM

posted this video of him here
SuperTramp

rafaelo · **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2011, 04:04:12 AM

New Mini Album "Teardrop"
http://inoran.org/index2.html
http://i55.tinypic.com/wgoz0o.jpg

rafaelo · **Reply #11 on:** April 14, 2011, 10:03:49 PM

here's another short interview to go with the release of the album today
http://studiovoice.jp/?p=7807

here Inoran spoke about why Luna Sea "closed the curtain" 10 years ago

http://www.hotexpress.co.jp/special/110406_inoran/

rafaelo · **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2011, 09:19:42 PM

INORAN together and sugizo
live 05.19

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGW6WH7bFAc[/youtube]

mC · **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2011, 01:28:57 AM

Quote from: rafaelo on May 20, 2011, 09:19:42 PM

INORAN together and sugizo
live 05.19

Thanks for the clip rafaelo! Quite like how they changed the guitar parts for this song. I didn't realise Inoran was streaming a concert free!!! DX Do you know where I can find more clips or a download?

Brandon · **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2011, 02:41:12 AM

Quote from: rafaelo on May 20, 2011, 09:19:42 PM

INORAN together and sugizo
live 05.19

Looks like Sugizo has a S.K.I.N guitar!

Matthias · **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2011, 10:29:18 AM

Quote from: Brandon on May 21, 2011, 02:41:12 AM

Quote from: rafaelo on May 20, 2011, 09:19:42 PM
INORAN together and sugizo
live 05.19

Yeah, he used it during the Luna Sea concerts, too.
Looks like Sugizo has a S.K.I.N guitar!

rafaelo · **Reply #16 on:** May 23, 2011, 09:41:00 PM

[liVE] Teardrop Tour
http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000070117

rafaelo · **Reply #17 on:** June 04, 2011, 11:26:29 PM

posted this here just now
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20110603-00000010-rcdc-ent
http://www.recordchina.co.jp/group.php?groupid=51784

rafaelo · **Reply #18 on:** June 05, 2011, 02:20:30 PM

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bitDzSI8Cx4[/youtube]

andy. · **Reply #19 on:** September 20, 2011, 04:35:16 PM

does anyone knows anything about this?

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fameblo.jp%2Finoranofficial%2Fentry-11022642553.html&h=5AQBwCkJ_AQAWbh33jBtb17uQKEOUbCKQlSlZrTVWbd6nLg

or anyone here who can translate it?new album, what?

elanor · **Reply #20 on:** September 20, 2011, 05:55:49 PM

@andy: send a PM to Kurenai_Akari, she´s really good in translating from japanese, my japanese is really poor and from the translater it sounds more like a re-release with a bonus track than like something new, but I can be totally wrong with tha

mC · **Reply #21 on:** September 20, 2011, 07:59:04 PM

Hm purely a guess but...I would say it's a rerecording of an old song of his that is to be released again as a CD? Owl's Tear is a song from ages ago...on his first album?, that was originally sung by a female singer on the album and at some lives.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tufHyZU_bDM&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL5D84F9E7FB683BD8[/youtube]

I remember Inoran has sung this himself at lives before so maybe this is a studio version of it?

andy. · **Reply #22 on:** September 21, 2011, 07:46:57 AM

it's a re-release of "sou" with new vocals.

http://japan-discoveries.com/index.php?main_page=product_music_info&cPath=1_15&products_id=3564

rafaelo · **Reply #23 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:26:00 AM

INORAN、幻の名盤が日本初の革新的な新技術で復活
http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000073393

mC · **Reply #24 on:** September 24, 2011, 06:46:52 AM

Yea, so he has re-released his first album, Sou. The track itself, Sou, has re-recorded vocals (I like the vocal distortions and his change of notes!), and he has included a new song at the end of the album?

He is also releasing a new single called Hide and Seek. There are 3 different types, each having the title track and then a different second track depending on what type you buy!

andy. · **Reply #25 on:** September 24, 2011, 10:42:17 AM

do you know where i can year the new version of sou?

mC · **Reply #26 on:** September 24, 2011, 10:59:52 AM

I want to know that too!!! If you go to CDJapan or HMV.co.jp and search for it, you can listen to a 45 second sample, but that is all I have been able to find! It's not been put on YouTube yet, nor has it been put up on iTunes Japan so...guess we will just to have to wait? I am thinking about getting the album, but I am pretty sure that Sou is the only track with Inoran on vocals...although, I would like Monsoon Baby and Owl's Tear...

rafaelo · **Reply #27 on:** November 30, 2011, 03:02:47 PM

INORAN、“ロック魂”を炸裂させた＜Live Tour 2011 「Hide and Seek」
http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000075229

andy. · **Reply #28 on:** August 06, 2012, 08:22:09 AM

new inoran tour

http://www.jame-world.com/uk/news-88826-inoran-european-tour-and-digital-release.html

i have my ticket for cologne

Matthias · **Reply #29 on:** August 28, 2012, 05:48:26 PM

Great, again not one concert anywhere close to where I live (or at least not thaaaat close

)