[NO NAME?]

摩天楼オペラ
Matenrou Opera

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摩天楼オペラ (MATENROU OPERA) is a new band signed to Sherow Artist Society.
According to 苑～sono～, the combination of 摩天楼 (Skyscraper) and オペラ (Opera) in the band name represents the mixture of modern and classical styles that can be heard in the band music.

The band was founded by vocalist sono and drummer yu in late 2006, but could become active only in early 2007 after the disbanment of Jeniva. The official announcement came on February 23rd 2007 via yu's blog. 摩天楼オペラ debuted live at an event at 浦和ナルシス (Urawa NARCISS) on May 4th 2007, and released on the very same day the first single alkaloid showcase. 摩天楼オペラ toured Japan and played at several events and in late October signed to Sherow Artist Society, an indipendent label run by Versailles KAMIJO. At the same time guitarist Mika and keyboardist Karen announced their departure from the band after the event at 池袋CYBER on November 17th 2007. The new members (anzi on guitar and ayame on keyboards) were first introduced on December 23th at a Sherow Artist Society event on December 23th 2007. The first single featuring the new lineup, titled 瑠璃色で描く虹 (Ruriiro de egaku niji), was released on March 5th 2008.In March and April 2008 they went on their first European tour opening for Versailles and in May their first album GILIA hit the stores. -- Visual Kei Encyclopaedia - a Wikia wiki



Profile


苑~sono~ - Vocals
→ GRIDE → Jeniva → 摩天楼オペラ



Anzi - Guitar [2007.12.23 - present]
→ Sylphid → Masterpiece → 摩天楼オペラ



彩雨～ayame～ - Keyboard [2007.12.23 - present]
→ outburn → Ry:dia → 摩天楼オペラ



曜～yo～ - Bass
→ Endless Vanity → S.D.I → シリウス [support] → GRAVE SEED → 摩天楼オペラ



悠～yu～ - Drums
→ GRIDE → Marge Litch, Jeniva → Masterpiece, GRAVE SEED, Jeniva → GRAVE SEED → 摩天楼オペラ



Ex-members

未伽～Mika～ - Guitar [2007 - 2007.11.17]
→ ANCIENT MYTH → 摩天楼オペラ
華蓮～Karen～ - Keyboard [2007 - 2007.11.17]
→ 摩天楼オペラ →



Discography

Mini-Albums


GILIA
Release date: 2008.05.14

Disc 1
01. Plastic cell
02. alkaloid showcase
03. Twilight parade
04. sara
05. 虚空からの手紙 (Kokuu Kara no Tegami)

Disc 2
01. alkaloid showcase PV

*** alkaloid showcase PV preview.


Singles


瑠璃色で描く虹 (Ruriiro de egaku niji)
Release date: 2008.03.05

01. 瑠璃色で描く虹 (Ruriiro de Egaku Niji)
02. honey drop
03. 忘却セルロイド (Boukyaku Celluloid)



alkaloid showcase
Release date: 2007.05.04

01. alkaloid showcase
02. 風の鳥 (Kaze no Tori)



sara
Release date: 2007.10.30 (live only distributed CD)

01. sara



CROSS GATE 2008～chaotic sorrow～
Release date: 2008.01.31

01. chariots - Jade
02. 摩天楼オペラ (Matenrou Opera) - honey drop
03. Siva - concealment
04. Juka - 水面華 (Suimenka)
05. ネガ (Nega) - enemy
06. Versailles - SFORZANDO



Spectacular
Release date: 2008.09.34

01. EVE
02. 蜃気楼 (Shinkirou)
03.輝ける世界 (Kagayakeru Sekai)



LAST SCENE
Release date: 2008.12.27

01. Last Game
02. ダチュラ (Dachura)
03. 天上への架け橋を (Tenjou He no Kakehashi)



acedia
Release date: 2009.03.25

01. 悲哀とメランコリー (Hiai to Melancholy)
02. Faust
03. ローンデイジー (Lone Daisy)

Source:
OHP
Visual Kei Encyclopaedia - a Wikia wiki
... alkaloid showcase - a matenrou opera fansite ...

[whitetrauma]

Yeah, they're pretty good. Alkaloid Showcase was a pretty good single. Yay for the new mini-album and pv!

[NO NAME?]

Their mini album was released. I like the new version of "alkaloid showcase". Eh, no MO fans here? ^^;;

New profile and group pictures.








Yu



Anzi



Sono



Anzi



Yo



source: OHP + SAS Official Web Site

[AiriinxKumori]

whoa wow! new one?! where i can dl this albums?!

[NO NAME?]

alkaloid showcase PV
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZXIpPcqvj9Y

[drella;]

I just got into them yesterday D: not bad.
their style is nice too :3 Sono is quite hot~~

[Michelleys]

I love Matenrou Opera! I found out about them through live365 Jshoxx.
Sono is freaking hot. Yo is pretty cute too! ^^
I've been in a Matenrou Opera fangirl obsession phase for the past few days. haha.

[Joanna]

ah i didnt know there was a Matenrou Opera thread! Thanks for making this Jing ^^
my favourite song is sara.. that song is just soo beautiful xD
their outfits are soo pretty!

[NO NAME?]

They are releasing a new singled titled "Spectacular" on September 24 which costs ¥1575.

Tracklist:
・EVE
・蜃気楼 (Shinkirou)
・輝ける世界 (Kagayakeru sekai)

source: matenrou_opera LJ community, Brand X, Shattered-Tranquility.net

[nuwera]

I totally love their name
I'll download their mini album "Gilia" later on


--angel

[Joanna]

^
^wow thanks for the update! im really looking forward to their single! i LOVE every work of theirs. they are definitely a band that stand out from the rest of the new visual kei bands coming out.

[NO NAME?]

More new pictures:














source: 摩天楼オペラ

[Joanna]

^wow they had haircut and changed hairstyles xD Sono <3
thanks for the pics!

[iota]

I love Matenrou Opera. They're easily one of my favourite VK bands.

Can't wait for their next single.

Thanks for the pics!

[NO NAME?]

New Singles From BABYLON and Matenrou Opera

Visual kei bands BABYLON and Matenrou Opera have both announced single releases for the coming months.

BABYLON's Yuuitsu, utau beki yuetsu is scheduled for release on November 12th and will contain three tracks.

Though a specific release date, as well as the title of Matenrou Opera's upcoming single has yet to be announced, it is known that the single will be out in December and will also contain three tracks.


source: Official Blog, JaME

[Raix]

I've just gotten into the whole classic mixed with rock thing. MO's pretty cool.

I like 'honey drop' right now.

[_dax_]

Didn't realize they had their own thread.

*Points at signature*

[NO NAME?]

Here's the tracklist of their new single LAST SCENE which is to be released next month on the 17th.
Plus, the samples of each track are up at their site.

01. Last Game
02. ダチュラ (Datura)
03. 天上への架け橋を (Tenjou he no Kakehashi wo)

This one sounds really good. I hear another ballad, #3 ♥
I've been liking their music so far. They haven't disappointed me yet

[Joanna]

^wow thanks!! i just listened to the 3 tracks and i love them all! especially track 3 <3 really love their ballads and of course all their other music! I agree, so far i'm been like every single song from them!

[_dax_]

[REVIEW]

Last Game: 8/10- Best track imo
ダチュラ [Datura]: 7.5/10- Bit dragged out/repetitive. Nice intro though
天上への架け橋を [Tenjou he no Kakehashi wo]: 8/10- Easy on the ears, bit boring, but nice.

Leaked early. Overall solid release, but room for improvement.