“Katachi” is a modern tune and the catchy melodies and influential sounds of Shugo’s multi-faceted instruments are what make him stand out as this year’s breakthrough artist.įrom ordinary objects to paper images, “Katachi” is a creative masterpiece that transcends modern music videos of today. Retrieved August 7, 2012.Shugo Tokumaru is one of the most captivating artists to be introduced by Polyvinyl Records known to date, and HIP Video Promo is eager to see what he’ll do next. ^ 'Polyvinyl Records - Japan 3.11.11: A Benefit Album'.^ 'UPHILL CITY REMIXES & COLLABORATIONS / i am robot and proud'.^ a b c d e Shugo Tokumaru Official Web Site.^ a b c Shugo Tokumaru Official Web Site (December 8, 2005).^ a b c d e f g h Tokyo Source (April 28, 2008).^ 'Little Artists, Big Sounds: Five New Artists You Should Hear'.'Video Killed The Radio Star' (September 2011, Polyvinyl Records's Japan 3.11.11: A Benefit Album).'401 Circuit (Shugo Tokumaru Remix)' (March 2010, I Am Robot and Proud remix album Uphill City Remixes & Collaborations).'Jitensha Dorobō (Shugo Tokumaru Remix)' ( 自転車泥棒, Bicycle Thief) (July 2009, Unicorn URMX).'With Pail (Shugo Tokumaru Remix)' (July 2008.'Micro Guitar Music' (July 2008, various artists Kyokutō Saizensen 2).'Spiderwoman w/ Shugo Tokumaru' (January 2008, David Fenech's album Polochon Battle).'Akairo Elegy' ( 赤色エレジー, Red Elegy) (June 2007, various artists album Akairo Elegy Mania, featuring just covers of Morio Agata's song of the same name).'Tournament (Remixed by Shugo Tokumaru)' (March 2007, Moools' 'Tournament' remix single).'Sleeping Bird (Remixed by Shugo Tokumaru)' (February 2006, Apartment's Apremix album).'Sleigh Ride' (November 25, 2009, digital download).Label: P-Vine Records (JP), Polyvinyl Record Co.Label: P-Vine Records (PCD-18621) (JP), Polyvinyl Record Co.Label: Compare Notes (cn-0006) (JP), Polyvinyl Record Co.Formats: CD, vinyl (Record Store Day 2015).Released in Japan on August 20, 2004, through Compare Notes (cn-0007).When creating the song, he tries to use as many instruments as possible, to illustrate the different aspects of his dreams. When writing music, he first comes up with a melody solely inside his head. The basis of his lyrics come from his daily dream diary. Tokumaru sings his lyrics solely in Japanese. Tokumaru plays all of his instruments on his albums, and records his songs alone. Shugo Tokumaru considers some of his influences to be The Beach Boys, older Japanese musicians such as Hachidai Nakamura, and traditional Japanese music styles, such as gagaku.
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