Field of View
Japanese pop rock band formed in 1994.
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The Field of View are a Japanese pop rock band formed in 1994. They are known for providing the opening theme for the anime series Dragon Ball GT with their single Dan Dan Kokoro Hikareteku, as well as the opening for the original Yu-Gi-Oh! series from Toei with Kawaita Sakebi.
Biography
The group formed on February 9, 1994 when vocalist U-ya Asaoka, guitarist Takashi Oda, keyboardist Jun Abe and drummer Takuto Kohashi signed with Being's Zain Records label under the name view. They released two singles as view. After the Last Goodbye EP in 1995, Abe left and bassist Kenji Niitsu joined. Following the Truth of Love EP in 2001, "the" was added to the band name.
Their first concert, Live Horizon Version 1, took place in 1996; Version 2 followed in 1997 and Version 3 in 1999. On June 25, 1999, they performed at Dublin Castle in London. The band broke up one month after November 2002 performances in Tokyo and Osaka, with their final concert on December 1, 2002. In total they released 22 singles, 5 studio albums and 5 best albums.
The band reunited in 2012 without former guitarist Takashi Oda for Being Legend Live Tour 2012. On January 26, 2020, a new compilation album for the 25th anniversary was announced, featuring 5 new songs and previously unpublished songs, and the band reformed for two live shows in Tokyo and Osaka.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Field of View from?
Field of View originated in Japan.
Which record labels has Field of View released music on?
Field of View has released music on Zain Records and Columbia Records.
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Sources
Compiled from Wikipedia and the sources listed below. Text from Wikipedia is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; this entry is adapted from it.
- Wikipedia: Field of View (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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