Early formed
Osaka, around the beginning of 1991 two young men named Tetsu and Hiro to form a band. Tetsu plays as follows vocals while bassist Hiro as a guitarist. At that time, Hyde was a guitarist in a band called kiddies Bomb, which later changed its name to Jerusalem's Rod and Hyde change positions a vocalist (although at that moment he was not interested in these roles.)
On a day Tetsu witnessed the appearance of these bands for the first time. When he felt confident that Hyde is the right person to fill the vocal position in his band. So for a while he continued to follow the band's appearance, until at last he decided to invite Hyde and colleagues at Jersarem's Rod, Pero to join him. After several sessions, Hyde finally decided to leave the old band and join the band Tetsu. So the formation of the earliest formed L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel, namely Tetsu (bass while the band leader), Hyde (vocals), Hiro (guitar), and Pero (drums).
The name L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel own proposed by Tetsu inspired by a French film titled the same. L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel taken from the French language that has meaning RAINBOW.
Their first live appearance is on May 30, 1991 at Nanba Rockets. Even when the stage was the owner thinking that L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel will become very famous, and it proved a few years later.
The resignation of Hiro & inclusion Ken
In June 1992 for no apparent reason, Hiro resigned just before they would start the demo recordings. After various kinds of preparation they had done prior to recording, for example they have rented the studio and so forth, it would be very foolish if they cancel it. So then persuade Ken Tetsu, his childhood friend for help in making a demo. Ken menyanggupinya and at that time he had to memorize all the songs that will be incorporated into the album in a short amount of time, ie 5 days, but he was able to do it, and finally rekamanpun process can be completed in 3 days.
However, new problems arise, they have a gig, but Ken at that time still a student majoring in architecture last semester at a college in Nagoya. Surely it would be difficult to do two activities at once, lectures and nge-band. Finally, only within 3 days only Ken took a bold step by deciding to quit college and joined L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel (although at that moment he was not so sure of his future in music). His decision was of course opposed exhausted by her parents who wanted him to be a scholar. As a result he was expelled from the house and never again to greet each parent.
On October 1, 1992, they recorded the voice for Omnibus CD album entitled "Gimmick". A few weeks later, on 25 November 1992 they released their first single, entitled Flood of Tears (c / w Yasuoka) so that they increase the activity stage solid and fans began to grow.
The entry of Sakura
Date December 30, 1992 once again L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel have lost one of its members. Pero resigned right after their live performance at Osaka Music Hall. And then start looking for a drummer Tetsu replacement, he preferred to look it up in Tokyo, anyway at that moment he thought they would eventually migrate to Tokyo.
One day he saw the appearance of a direct Sakura caught his attention. Then try to ask her to join together Tetsu L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel by sending a demo tape to Sakura. Sakura then went to Osaka to do a jam session with them. And after that he officially joined L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel on January 16, 1993.
On a day Tetsu witnessed the appearance of these bands for the first time. When he felt confident that Hyde is the right person to fill the vocal position in his band. So for a while he continued to follow the band's appearance, until at last he decided to invite Hyde and colleagues at Jersarem's Rod, Pero to join him. After several sessions, Hyde finally decided to leave the old band and join the band Tetsu. So the formation of the earliest formed L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel, namely Tetsu (bass while the band leader), Hyde (vocals), Hiro (guitar), and Pero (drums).
The name L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel own proposed by Tetsu inspired by a French film titled the same. L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel taken from the French language that has meaning RAINBOW.
Their first live appearance is on May 30, 1991 at Nanba Rockets. Even when the stage was the owner thinking that L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel will become very famous, and it proved a few years later.
The resignation of Hiro & inclusion Ken
In June 1992 for no apparent reason, Hiro resigned just before they would start the demo recordings. After various kinds of preparation they had done prior to recording, for example they have rented the studio and so forth, it would be very foolish if they cancel it. So then persuade Ken Tetsu, his childhood friend for help in making a demo. Ken menyanggupinya and at that time he had to memorize all the songs that will be incorporated into the album in a short amount of time, ie 5 days, but he was able to do it, and finally rekamanpun process can be completed in 3 days.
However, new problems arise, they have a gig, but Ken at that time still a student majoring in architecture last semester at a college in Nagoya. Surely it would be difficult to do two activities at once, lectures and nge-band. Finally, only within 3 days only Ken took a bold step by deciding to quit college and joined L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel (although at that moment he was not so sure of his future in music). His decision was of course opposed exhausted by her parents who wanted him to be a scholar. As a result he was expelled from the house and never again to greet each parent.
On October 1, 1992, they recorded the voice for Omnibus CD album entitled "Gimmick". A few weeks later, on 25 November 1992 they released their first single, entitled Flood of Tears (c / w Yasuoka) so that they increase the activity stage solid and fans began to grow.
The entry of Sakura
Date December 30, 1992 once again L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel have lost one of its members. Pero resigned right after their live performance at Osaka Music Hall. And then start looking for a drummer Tetsu replacement, he preferred to look it up in Tokyo, anyway at that moment he thought they would eventually migrate to Tokyo.
One day he saw the appearance of a direct Sakura caught his attention. Then try to ask her to join together Tetsu L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel by sending a demo tape to Sakura. Sakura then went to Osaka to do a jam session with them. And after that he officially joined L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel on January 16, 1993.
Debut album
On April 10, 1993, their first album as a band indies, who called Dune was released and achieved success. The album managed to reach the top position on the Oricon Indies Chart (Chart Most Popular in Japan) in May, and only within 3 months of successful CD sold only 20,000 copies. It opened the opportunity for them to perform at the concert bands indies "Karei naru masho" held at Shibuya Kokaido, who was watched by around 2,000 spectators. So the popularity of L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel began to grow not only in Osaka, but has started to spread to Tokyo. And in September 1993 they moved to Tokyo to enhance their careers (although Hyde did not like the idea of moving to the capital of Japan).
The resignation of Sakura
April 1997 will always be recorded in the history of his career L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel as a nightmare period. How could I not, in the middle of glories achieved by them, Sakura, with forced to abandon his colleagues at L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel after for more than five years together pioneering success in the Japanese music scene in particular. It must also be willing expelled from his position as drummer for L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel after related to the case of ownership and use of narcotics and illegal drugs. These events resulted in the cancellation of all activities such as the launch of their single Laruku The Fourth Avenue Cafe and tours have been scheduled. Even all the merchandise they pulled off the market!
Although colleagues in Laruku Sakura did not want to go, but the will of the record company and producer, he is since April retreat from Laruku. "I'm very sorry, I have done something very stupid, and did not deserve to be forgiven. I no longer be eligible to remain in the band, this is all my fault. I can only wish the best for L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel, I hope they keep fighting and hopefully more successful in the future ", those were the words spoken by Sakura farewell when he left Laruku.
Although colleagues in Laruku Sakura did not want to go, but the will of the record company and producer, he is since April retreat from Laruku. "I'm very sorry, I have done something very stupid, and did not deserve to be forgiven. I no longer be eligible to remain in the band, this is all my fault. I can only wish the best for L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel, I hope they keep fighting and hopefully more successful in the future ", those were the words spoken by Sakura farewell when he left Laruku.
The hardest hit in this event is Hyde, because among other colleagues that he and Sakura is the closest friend. And since the incident, members of Laruku live remaining three people.
The entry Yukihiro
After the departure of Sakura, Tetsu quickly find a replacement drummer. One time he heard Yukihiro, ex-Zi: Kill and Die in Cries that both have been disbanded or disband. Tetsu interested in the game his drums, we then approach the plan drafted by Tetsu. According to the news circulated, Tetsu and Yukihiro acquainted through the game Evangelion, where Tetsu Yukihiro asked to teach the game. Then Tetsu Yukihiro talk about the sad events that befell his band. Bak tit for tat, Yukihiro offer its assistance to Tetsu for the recording process Niji.
Finally, the seventh single of L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel Niji-titled in Japanese, which has the same meaning with L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel, the Rainbow, was released on October 17, 1997. The single was able to break through position 3 on the Oricon Chart in its first week. In connection with the title, Hyde said that the title of the song describes the journey of their careers who initially feared many people would end soon because the days are very bad, but then they came back, like a beautiful rainbow that appeared in the sky after dark rain. And the song became the soundtrack Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X) the movie.
During the period of 1997, in Laruku, Yukihiro act as an additional player. Until January 1, 1998 he officially became the permanent personnel of L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel.
Regeneration
L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel officially reappeared since December 13, 1997 with a concert titled Reincarnation which was held at Tokyo Dome. At that time Laruku consists of three official members, namely Hyde (vocals), Tetsu (bass), Ken (guitar) and one additional personnel (an additional player / supported player) in the drummer position, ie, Yukihiro.
New on January 1, 1998, the official Yukihiro joined L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel replace Sakura that has been officially out of Laruku since 4 November 1997. However, the entry into Yukihiro L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel create a polemic among their fans, there are pros with the arrival Yukihiro there is also a counter. It's fair enough if there are still many fans who can not accept the departure of Sakura, because Sakura has somehow become part of Laruku for five years can not be said for a while, even he foreshadowed the music L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel with style drums.
But there is one thing worth noting, that since the change of personnel from Sakura to Yukihiro, is transformed image from L'Arc-en-Ciel, which was originally patterned their looks more visually-cewekan kecewek, gradually turned into a more masculine.
New on January 1, 1998, the official Yukihiro joined L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel replace Sakura that has been officially out of Laruku since 4 November 1997. However, the entry into Yukihiro L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel create a polemic among their fans, there are pros with the arrival Yukihiro there is also a counter. It's fair enough if there are still many fans who can not accept the departure of Sakura, because Sakura has somehow become part of Laruku for five years can not be said for a while, even he foreshadowed the music L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel with style drums.
But there is one thing worth noting, that since the change of personnel from Sakura to Yukihiro, is transformed image from L'Arc-en-Ciel, which was originally patterned their looks more visually-cewekan kecewek, gradually turned into a more masculine.
The return of L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel & concert debut in the U.S.
After vacuum for three years with speculation about the possible demise of this band, L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel surprise their fans by announcing a series of seven concerts titled Shibuya Seven Days, which followed the release of their new single. Ranked top of the charts and was used as the opening theme animation Fullmetal Alchemist, READY Steady Go on sale in February 2004. Following the release of next single, L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel and then released the album that much-awaited, SMILE, on 31 March.
L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel also perform a concert that is named SMILE Tour in the summer of that year. At the concert also included the other side of L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel, namely P'Unk ~ en ~ Ciel. They do change member in the Milky Way are in the song re-arranged into punk song. Outstanding vocals were taken over by Tetsu, Hyde on guitar, Ken on drums and Yukihiro shift to bass. In this concert they also performed songs Jiyuu e no Shotai (Invitaion to Freedom), which became the single for their new album.
31 July 2004 L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel attend as a guest star in front of 12.000 spectators at the event yag Otakon anime convention held in Baltimore, Maryland. This is the band's first appearance in the USA. Seeing the overwhelming response from the fans, Tofu Records, Sony Music Japan label in the United States signed a contract with the band in May 2005 and released a DVD for their live debut in North America.
Following the release of several singles and a new album, AWAKE in 2005, the band then toured Japan before embarking on a tour ASIA LIVE 2005, which brought the band to Seoul in Korea and Shanghai in China. Sebelu back to Tokyo for two main performances.
After closing their tour, the attention of the members of this band re-focused on the activities of their solo activities. tetsu recorded several singles and an album with Creature Creature. And released a single on behalf of himself. While yukihiro back on acid android and release a single. Then he and his accompanying MUCC acid android in Shanghai in two appointment. hyde Glamorous Sky song composed for the film is lifted from the manga NANA and sung by Mika Nakashima. He also released two singles and another album titled FAITH, which brought in a long tour in Japan and performed in California. Last in the vacuum of this band, Ken released a solo single, Speed.
On November 25th and 26th, 2006, L'Arc-en-Ciel to hold two concerts in Tokyo Dome, to celebrate their 15th anniversary. Entitled L'Anniversary. Tickets are sold only within 2 minutes, beating the record of their ticket sales sebelumnya.Sebuah poll was created on the official website for a week before the concert that allows the fans to choose the songs they want to hear on the show itu.Konser is then displayed on the channel WOWOW on December 23, 2006. And also broadcast on February 8, 2007 on MTV Korea.
L'Arc-en-Ciel later recorded the song "Shine" which will be used as opening song for the anime to be broadcast on NHK, Guardian of the Spirit.Mereka Deploying Mata Heart Ni Hi Wo Tsukero 2007 Tour in Jepang.L 'Arc-en single-Ciel Seventh Heaven released on May 30, 2007, which became the top spot on the Oricon charts.Lagu My Heart draws a Dream, which is used in a Subaru car ad, released August 29, 2007, and the song immediately occupy the top step on the Oricon charts. Daybreak's Bell song was released on October 10, 2007, used as an opening for the anime Soundtrack Mobile Suit Gundam 00.dan again tops the Oricon Charts.Sejak from 14 November to 25 December 2007, dirilislah Hurry Xmas, along with two new DVD coming out in September and December, entitled 15th L'Anniversary Live and Chronicle 3 respectively.Album their latest Kiss, released on November 21, 2007, occupying first the charts at number one position on the Oricon chart.
L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel tour called "Theater of Kiss Tour". Which was held on December 22, 2007 until February 17 2008.lagu Drink it Down, was used as a Japanese version opening song for the PS3/Xbox 360 game Devil May Cry 4 . has been released as a single on April 2, 2008, and occupied the top spot on the Oricon Weekly charts.
L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel also perform a concert that is named SMILE Tour in the summer of that year. At the concert also included the other side of L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel, namely P'Unk ~ en ~ Ciel. They do change member in the Milky Way are in the song re-arranged into punk song. Outstanding vocals were taken over by Tetsu, Hyde on guitar, Ken on drums and Yukihiro shift to bass. In this concert they also performed songs Jiyuu e no Shotai (Invitaion to Freedom), which became the single for their new album.
31 July 2004 L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel attend as a guest star in front of 12.000 spectators at the event yag Otakon anime convention held in Baltimore, Maryland. This is the band's first appearance in the USA. Seeing the overwhelming response from the fans, Tofu Records, Sony Music Japan label in the United States signed a contract with the band in May 2005 and released a DVD for their live debut in North America.
Following the release of several singles and a new album, AWAKE in 2005, the band then toured Japan before embarking on a tour ASIA LIVE 2005, which brought the band to Seoul in Korea and Shanghai in China. Sebelu back to Tokyo for two main performances.
After closing their tour, the attention of the members of this band re-focused on the activities of their solo activities. tetsu recorded several singles and an album with Creature Creature. And released a single on behalf of himself. While yukihiro back on acid android and release a single. Then he and his accompanying MUCC acid android in Shanghai in two appointment. hyde Glamorous Sky song composed for the film is lifted from the manga NANA and sung by Mika Nakashima. He also released two singles and another album titled FAITH, which brought in a long tour in Japan and performed in California. Last in the vacuum of this band, Ken released a solo single, Speed.
On November 25th and 26th, 2006, L'Arc-en-Ciel to hold two concerts in Tokyo Dome, to celebrate their 15th anniversary. Entitled L'Anniversary. Tickets are sold only within 2 minutes, beating the record of their ticket sales sebelumnya.Sebuah poll was created on the official website for a week before the concert that allows the fans to choose the songs they want to hear on the show itu.Konser is then displayed on the channel WOWOW on December 23, 2006. And also broadcast on February 8, 2007 on MTV Korea.
L'Arc-en-Ciel later recorded the song "Shine" which will be used as opening song for the anime to be broadcast on NHK, Guardian of the Spirit.Mereka Deploying Mata Heart Ni Hi Wo Tsukero 2007 Tour in Jepang.L 'Arc-en single-Ciel Seventh Heaven released on May 30, 2007, which became the top spot on the Oricon charts.Lagu My Heart draws a Dream, which is used in a Subaru car ad, released August 29, 2007, and the song immediately occupy the top step on the Oricon charts. Daybreak's Bell song was released on October 10, 2007, used as an opening for the anime Soundtrack Mobile Suit Gundam 00.dan again tops the Oricon Charts.Sejak from 14 November to 25 December 2007, dirilislah Hurry Xmas, along with two new DVD coming out in September and December, entitled 15th L'Anniversary Live and Chronicle 3 respectively.Album their latest Kiss, released on November 21, 2007, occupying first the charts at number one position on the Oricon chart.
L'Arc ~ en ~ Ciel tour called "Theater of Kiss Tour". Which was held on December 22, 2007 until February 17 2008.lagu Drink it Down, was used as a Japanese version opening song for the PS3/Xbox 360 game Devil May Cry 4 . has been released as a single on April 2, 2008, and occupied the top spot on the Oricon Weekly charts.
