Takahiro Moriuchi Explained
Takahiro Moriuchi |
Birth Name: | Moriuchi Takahiro |
Birth Date: | 17 April 1988 |
Birth Place: | Tokyo, Japan |
Native Name: | 森内 貴寛 |
Mother: | Masako Mori |
Father: | Shinichi Mori |
Relatives: | Hiroki Moriuchi (brother) |
Module: | Embed: | yes | Years Active: | 2001–present |
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, known professionally as Taka, is a Japanese singer and musician who is the lead vocalist of the Japanese rock band One Ok Rock. Moriuchi is the band's main lyricist and composer. In 2017, Kerrang! magazine placed him at number 27 on their list of the "50 Greatest Rockstars in the World".[1] He was also listed by Rock Sound magazine as one of "50 Most Influential Figures in Rock".[2]
Prior to One Ok Rock, he was in the boyband NEWS throughout 2003 until he left the group and the agency.[3] He performs in English and Japanese.
Personal life
Taka was born on April 17, 1988, the eldest son of famous Japanese singers Masako Mori and Shinichi Mori.[4] He has two younger brothers named Tomohiro Moriuchi who works at TV Tokyo, and Hiroki Moriuchi who is the lead singer of the band My First Story.[5] [6]
He attended Keio Elementary School and graduated in March 2001, then continued his studies at Keio Middle School in April 2001. He joined soccer club in his first year of middle school. In April 2004, he attended Keio High School until his first year of high school (March 2005). He then dropped out to pursue his musical career, which his parents opposed knowing how hard it can be to become successful.[4] After dropping out of high school, after a fight with his parents he left home and lived with his grandmother. During this time, he took up a part-time job at a restaurant in Aoyama to prepare himself for living alone.[7] In April 2005, his parents divorced.[8]
In 2005, he changed his last name from Moriuchi (森内) to Morita (森田) due to the divorce of his parents.[9] However, in the June 2012 issue of the magazine, Rockin'On Japan, he stated in an interview that his real name is Takahiro Moriuchi.[10] In 2013, he is shown again in a photo using his last name, Moriuchi, where all One Ok Rock band members held a written sign of their real names.[11] The photo was taken by the band's official photographer Rui Hashimoto.[12]
Taka wrote the song "Nobody's Home" on fourth album Niche Syndrome, tells about his apology and gratitude straightforwardly for his parents. The song was performed at several concerts, including at the Nippon Budokan in 2010 where his parents attended the concert.[13] On November 14, 2023, he and his brother Hiroki performed the Nobody's Home together with their bands on My First Story X One Ok Rock concert "VS" at Tokyo Dome.[14]
Career
2001–2004: Career beginnings and other musical pursuits
Taka signed with Johnny's Entertainment in August 2001 at age 13. He joined as a trainee in the group called Johnny's Junior and made some singing appearances on Japanese music shows during this period. In September 2003, two years after joining the agency, Taka was one of the Johnny's Juniors chosen to be part of the idol group NEWS. However, his activities were suspended when he left the agency and the group in December of the same year.[15] [16]
He was briefly in a cover band called Chivalry of Music in 2004, consisted of a keyboardist, a guitarist, and him on vocals.[17] [18]
2005–present: One Ok Rock
See main article: One Ok Rock.
Taka was invited by guitarist Toru Yamashita to join One Ok Rock in 2005.[18] The band released their first independent CD in 2006 and were signed by Amuse, Inc., whom they made their major debut with. The band's concerts have been sold out many times with high attendance and constantly adding new tour dates in Japan. ONE OK ROCK has also held concert tours overseas in Asia, U.S., Europe and South America.
In March 2013, Simple Plan announced a new version of their song "Summer Paradise" with Moriuchi for a Japanese-only release [19] They later performed together at the music festival, Punkspring 2013 in Tokyo, Japan.[20]
In November 2013, Taka helped Pay Money to My Pain to sing and write one of their songs on their tribute album Gene after their vocalist, K (後藤慶, Kei Gotō), died due to heart failure.[21]
In summer 2014, One Ok Rock's newest songs, "Mighty Long Fall" and "Heartache" were featured as theme songs for the live action movie sequels, and , respectively.[22]
In February 2015, Moriuchi was featured as a guest vocalist on the track "Dreaming Alone" by Against the Current.[23] [24]
As of July 2015, One Ok Rock is signed with the U.S. label, Warner Bros. Records and released an English version of their album, 35xxxv in February 2015.
On September 11, 2016, One Ok Rock signed with Fueled by Ramen. Their eighth album, Ambitions, was released on January 11, 2017, for the Japanese version album under the Japanese label A-Sketch and on January 13, 2017, for the English version album under the American label Fueled by Ramen.
In July 2017, Moriuchi was featured on the track "Don't Let Me Go" from Goldfinger's album The Knife as a guest vocalist.[25] On 27 October 2017, he appeared at Linkin Park and Friends – Celebrate Life in Honor of Chester Bennington, performing "Somewhere I Belong" with the remaining members of Linkin Park.[26] On May 12, 2018, he guested on Linkin Park co-vocalist Mike Shinoda's show at Identity Festival in Los Angeles, performing "Waiting for the End / Where'd You Go" mash-up.[27] [28]
On September 14, 2020, Journey frontman Arnel Pineda collaborated with him covering the 1981 Journey classic ballad "Open Arms". The cover was recorded separately in isolation, and uploaded on Pineda's YouTube channel.[29]
Artistry
Influences
His greatest influences are Linkin Park,[30] Good Charlotte, The Used, Red Hot Chili Peppers,[31] Thirty Seconds to Mars,[32] hide, Maroon 5, Adele,[33] Rize,[34] Issues, Sum 41, Green Day and Simple Plan. His favorite artists are X Japan, Bring Me the Horizon, Radwimps,[35] Michael Jackson, Vanessa Carlton, Attack Attack!, Asking Alexandria, Destrage, Coldplay,[36] Nickelback and Avril Lavigne.[37] He has also cited Chester Bennington from Linkin Park and Kellin Quinn from Sleeping With Sirens as his inspirations to switch from pop music to rock music.
Voice
Moriuchi's high tenor voice has been praised by vocal experts for its wide and dynamic range, smooth transitions between registers, emotiveness, power, tone, as well as his breath control, and ability to change textures and hold out high notes for a long time. Experts agree that he is one of the most well-trained rock vocalists in the current musical scene.[38] [39] [40]
Discography
See main article: One Ok Rock discography.
Collaborations
Non-One Ok Rock songs written by Takahiro Moriuchi
Appearances on music videos
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: 50 Greatest Rockstars in the World Right Now #27 Takahiro Moriuchi. Kerrang!. February 15, 2017. October 26, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181026182806/https://www.pressreader.com/uk/kerrang-uk/20170215/282729111651987. October 26, 2018.
- Web site: Meet Your Rock Sound 50. Rock Sound. June 20, 2017. October 26, 2018. April 12, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190412070408/https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/time-to-meet-your-rock-sound-50. live.
- Web site: News | Oricon News . . Japanese . 2017-03-02 . 2014-03-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140304025447/http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/336858/?t . live .
- Web site: KAT-TUN田口が脱退とジャニーズ退社を報告。ジャニーズ退社後の芸能人. Livedoor. Japanese. November 26, 2015. November 10, 2017. May 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190501235552/http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/10878962/. live.
- Web site: 兄弟でも敬語!?ワンオクTakaら育てた森昌子、子育て本発売へ. Sanspo. Japanese. February 1, 2017. November 10, 2017. October 14, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191014065016/https://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20170201/geo17020105020015-n1.html. live.
- Web site: 岡田家以外もこんなに!「一家まるごと芸能人」ファミリー. @nifty. Japanese. August 16, 2017. November 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171111041633/https://news.nifty.com/article/entame/showbizd/12205-27954/. November 11, 2017. dead.
- One Ok Rock Interview. Rockin'On Japan. 401. June 2012. 67–76. ja.
- Web site: 森進一の長男TAKA 絶体絶命からの復活?. Yomiuri Shimbun. Japanese. January 25, 2013. August 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20130304101025/https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/otona/people/artiste/20130121-OYT8T00558.htm. March 4, 2013. Taka, Eldest Son of Shinichi Mori Has Recovered from Desperate Situation?.
- Web site: March 10, 2007. 森進一長男Takaがメジャーデビュー. Daily Sports Online. Kobe Shimbun. Japanese. February 20, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20070312114841/http://www.daily.co.jp/gossip/2007/03/09/0000265474.shtml. March 12, 2007.
- Web site: ROCKIN'ON JAPAN 2012年6月号 . Ro69.jp . 2012-04-28 . 2017-03-02 . 2016-01-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160129113455/http://ro69.jp/product/magazine/detail/66810 . live .
- Web site: 橋本塁(サウシュー&STINGRAY) on Twitter: "宮古カウンターアクションで、ONE OK ROCK、木札作戦に参加だう!皆様も大船渡や石巻で是非ご協力をば!*\(^o^)/* 写真は木札作戦遂行したワンオク!*\(^o^)/* #サウシュー " . . 2013-10-04 . 2017-03-02 . 2016-05-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160531182759/https://twitter.com/ruihashimoto/status/386110982382039040?lang=en . live .
- Web site: Jrock Band Photographer, Hashimoto Rui at the SOUND SHOOTER Exhibition. Jrock News. 2016-01-23. 2024-04-06.
- Web site: ONE OK ROCK @ 日本武道館. One Ok Rock at Nippon Budokan. Rockin'On Japan. Japanese. November 28, 2010. September 8, 2017. August 31, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210831204601/https://rockinon.com/live/detail/43477. live.
- Web site: November 17, 2023. ONE OK ROCKとMY FIRST STORY初共演、兄弟の絆見せた東京ドームの一夜「僕らにしかできない」. ONE OK ROCK and MY FIRST STORY perform together for the first time, a night at Tokyo Dome that showed the bond of brotherhood: “Only we can do it”. Natalie. Japanese. November 18, 2023.
- Web site: ワンオクTaka、ジャニーさんに感謝の言葉. July 11, 2019. November 22, 2021. Excite Japan. Japanese. December 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211230192719/https://www.excite.co.jp/news/article/Narinari_20190711_55424/. live.
- Web site: 退所後の活躍がスゴい元・ジャニーズランキング…中居正広、反町隆史、ワンオクTakaらランクイン. August 16, 2021. November 22, 2021. Yahoo Japan. Japanese. December 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211230192736/https://article.yahoo.co.jp/detail/1b9bc83ec59eaaa710b9fffc0bd534eb36739c21. dead.
- Web site: Interview with ONE OK ROCK in Tokyo. June 21, 2008. August 25, 2021. JaME. August 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210825204034/https://www.jame-world.com/en/article/22552-interview-with-one-ok-rock-in-tokyo.html. live.
- Web site: As Global Domination Beckons, Taka Suggest The Rest of The World is Catching Up with His Band Being "The Best". https://web.archive.org/web/20171111041901/https://www.pressreader.com/uk/kerrang-uk/20170111/281745564074436. November 11, 2017. Kerrang!. January 11, 2017. November 10, 2017.
- Web site: Summer Paradise Ft. Taka From One OK Rock - Simple Plan Latest news . Simpleplan.com . 2013-03-20 . 2017-03-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130329232435/http://www.simpleplan.com/news/summer-paradise-ft-taka-one-ok-rock-339521 . 2013-03-29 . dead .
- Web site: LINEUP - Tokyo - PUNKSPRING 2013 . Punkspring.com . 2013-03-31 . 2017-03-02 . 2018-11-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181105062255/http://www.punkspring.com/13/lineup/tokyo/ . dead .
- Web site: Pay money To my Pain Unveiled Lyrics PV Rain . JpopAsia.com . 2017-03-02 . 2015-07-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150722113242/http://www.jpopasia.com/news/pay-money-to-my-pain-unveiled-lyrics-pv-rain::15091.html . live .
- Web site: Video: "Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno" Theme Song PV by ONE OK ROCK. Crunchyroll. Mikikazu. Komatsu. July 23, 2014. November 10, 2017. January 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210129213354/http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2014/07/22-1/video-rurouni-kenshin-kyoto-inferno-theme-song-pv-by-one-ok-rock. live.
- Web site: AGAINST THE CURRENT (01/03/16). 13 May 2016 . Rock Ur Life. 2024-04-06.
- Web site: 'Dreaming Alone feat. Taka'. 20 April 2015 . oneokrock.com. 2024-04-06.
- Web site: Hear Taka from ONE OK ROCK's Guest Vocals for the New Goldfinger Album. Rock Sound. Tamsyn. Wilce. April 21, 2017. November 10, 2017. November 11, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171111055130/https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/hear-taka-from-one-ok-rocks-guest-vocals-for-the-new-goldfinger-album. dead.
- Watch Linkin Park's Powerful, Star-Studded Concert Honoring Chester Bennington. Rolling Stone. Steve. Appleford. October 28, 2017. November 10, 2017.
- News: Linkin Park Members Reunite to Perform "Castle of Glass". Alternative Nation. May 13, 2018. May 14, 2018. Brett. Buchanan. May 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180515112305/https://www.alternativenation.net/linkin-park-members-reunite-perform-castle-glass/. live.
- News: Mike Shinoda Revisits Demo Version of 'In the End' at 2018 Weenie Roast Concert. Loudwire. May 14, 2018. May 14, 2018. Chad. Childers. November 19, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191119135109/https://loudwire.com/mike-shinoda-demo-version-in-the-end-2018-weenie-roast-concert/. live.
- Watch Journey Singer Arnel Pineda Perform a Lockdown Rendition of 'Open Arms'. Rolling Stone. Andy. Greene. September 16, 2020. June 17, 2021.
- Web site: ONE OK ROCK's Taka: "We Never Give up". Rock Sound. July 28, 2016. November 10, 2017. November 6, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201106234202/https://www.rocksound.tv/features/read/one-ok-rocks-taka-we-never-give-up. dead.
- Web site: ONE OK ROCK. tokyojournal. Anthony Al-Jamie. October 16, 2014. December 10, 2019. November 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191111023436/https://www.tokyojournal.com/sections/movies-music-entertainment/item/486-one-ok-rock.html. live.
- Web site: Interview: One OK Rock, 13.12.2015 – Live Music Hall (Köln) . 2019-12-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160811185748/http://lest-we-forget.de/2015/12/18/interview-one-ok-rock-13-12-2015-live-music-hall-koeln/ . 2016-08-11 . dead .
- Web site: TAKA(ONE OK ROCK)が100年後に残したい音楽:897Selectors#54. KKBOX. Japanese. January 27, 2017. December 10, 2019. December 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191211072410/https://www.kkbox.com/jp/ja/playlist/4n7YORTY2aVxbkas17. live.
- Web site: ONE OK ROCK explains why Japan will always need rock bands - JUICE Singapore. YouTube. January 24, 2018. December 10, 2019. February 29, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200229035037/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQvrBUep584. live.
- Web site: Walkin' Talkin' ー徒然ダイアローグー. FM802. Japanese. January 2, 2015. December 10, 2019. December 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191211072404/https://funky802.com/wt/201502/index.php. dead.
- Web site: ONE OK ROCK 激ロック インタビュー. Geki Rock. Japanese. October 4, 2011. December 10, 2019. December 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191211072412/https://gekirock.com/interview/2011/10/one_ok_rock_2.php. live.
- Web site: Interview with ONE OK ROCK @ VANS WARPED TOUR (Toronto, ON). VKH Press. July 25, 2014. November 10, 2019. November 6, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201106234202/https://www.rocksound.tv/features/read/one-ok-rocks-taka-we-never-give-up. dead.
- Web site: 内尾紀彦のKOE BLOG-Taka Moriuchi(森内貴寛)の声の解説-. note.com. Uchio Norihiko, Otolaryngology Specialist. 9 February 2024 . ja. 2024-04-15.
- Web site: What have I been missing?! First time hearing ONE OK ROCK & Vocal Analysis. YouTube. Chris Liepe, vocal coach. 2024-04-15.
- Web site: Reaction Wednesdays #010: One Ok Rock - Clock Strikes, We Are, Save Yourself, Deeper Deeper, & more. Youtube. Throga Vocal Gym. 2024-04-15.
- Web site: Simple Plan - SUMMER PARADISE feat. Taka from ONE OK ROCK . . 2013-05-06 . 2017-03-02 . 2015-10-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151017013606/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBmTGlUmgpg . live .
- Web site: Grown Kids - Bottle Rocket Feat. Taka & Megan Joy [Official Video |publisher=[[YouTube]] |date=2014-08-15 |access-date=2017-03-02 |archive-date=2016-03-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160331134934/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP4oZ4f8w80 |url-status=live ].
- Web site: "Dreaming Alone" - Against The Current feat. Taka from ONE OK ROCK (Official Music Video) . . 2015-03-15 . 2017-03-02 . 2015-12-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151215081312/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6aBAQsq5jI . live .
- Web site: FT아일랜드, 13일 日 정규 5집 '5…..GO' 발매..원 오크 록 '타카' 참여. 2015-05-12. The Star. January 17, 2022. ko. https://web.archive.org/web/20160808064123/http://thestar.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2015/05/12/2015051201283.html?Dep0=twitter. 2016-08-08. dead.
- Web site: RADWIMPS野田洋次郎、Takaと歌う「バイ・マイ・サイ」で被災地支援 . ja . Natalie . Natasha Inc. . April 28, 2016 . January 19, 2022 . November 22, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211122150619/https://natalie.mu/music/news/185485 . live .
- Web site: Aimer - Insane Dream . . 2016-07-11 . 2017-03-02 . 2017-04-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170405143139/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77ggV3wGL50 . live .
- Web site: Aimer、ワンオクTaka提供「Stars in the rain」MV公開 - 音楽ナタリー . . 2017-03-02 . 2017-03-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170301183410/http://natalie.mu/music/news/202638 . live .
- Web site: Aimer 『Stars in the rain』※Taka(ONE OK ROCK)楽曲提供 . . 2016-09-20 . 2017-03-02 . 2016-10-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161029155601/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V776j9biMo . live .
- Web site: SUM 41「13 Voices (Japanese Version)」を で. iTunes. Apple Music. 7 October 2016. 30 August 2017. 26 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171126143325/https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/13-voices-japanese-version/id1151621039. live.
- Web site: Issues「Headspace (Japanese Version)」を で. iTunes . Apple Music. 29 March 2017. 30 March 2017. 28 November 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181128124327/https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/headspace-japanese-version/id1214540365. live.
- Web site: Instagram post by Taka • Jul 22, 2017 at 2:52am UTC. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BW1TAd8jhah . 2021-12-24 . limited. Instagram.
- Web site: Instagram post by John Feldmann • Mar 28, 2017 at 7:06am UTC. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BSLDz_PjJzd . 2021-12-24 . limited. Instagram.
- Web site: RADWIMPS、ONE OK ROCKのTakaをゲストに迎えた新曲「IKIJIBIKI feat.Taka」を本日11/27『SCHOOL OF LOCK!』にて初フルオンエア. Billboard Japan. 2018-11-27. 2018-11-28. 2018-11-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20181128122737/http://www.billboard-japan.com/d_news/detail/70195/2. live.
- Web site: ONE OK ROCK Frontman Taka Moriuchi Features on a Reimagined MAX Track. Rock Sound. 2019-09-27. 2019-09-28. Jamieson. Brii. 2019-09-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20190927222042/https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/one-ok-rock-frontman-taka-moriuchi-features-on-a-reimagined-max-track. dead.
- Web site: 清水翔太、9thアルバムより"ワンオク"Takaを迎えた「Curtain Call」先行配信. CD Journal. 2021-07-05. 2021-07-06. ja. 2023-07-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20230710234216/https://www.cdjournal.com/main/news/shimizu-shota/92093. live.
- Web site: Ally & Diaz (CD) - 収録内容 . . March 20, 2017 . Japanese . October 9, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161009101346/http://tower.jp/item/2869673/ALLY-%EF%BC%86-DIAZ . live .
- Web site: Voice . . January 17, 2022 . July 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230710234216/https://www.kkbox.com/jp/en/song/OmCFfheNTsIBfuf0hh . live .
- Web site: SECL-1983~4 daydream / Aimer [Limited Edition] - VGMdb]. vgmdb.net. January 17, 2022. November 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211124224011/https://vgmdb.net/album/60914. live.
- Web site: "I Want a Billion" feat. Taka (ONE OK ROCK) MV released! KOHH's new album be released today 2/1!. Gekirock. Japanese. 2019-02-01. 2019-02-04. 2019-02-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20190204231207/https://gekirock.com/news/2019/02/kohh_new_album_release.php. live.
- Web site: Don Broco recruit Issues, Beartooth, ONE OK ROCK, DGD for new track. Alternative Press. 2019-09-06. 2019-09-10. Shoemaker. Whitney. 2019-09-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20190910201354/https://www.altpress.com/news/don-broco-action-issues-beartooth-one-ok-rock-dance-gavin-dance/. live.
- Web site: Rainbow (feat. Taka):: See song credits . . January 17, 2022 . April 19, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220419231031/https://www.deezer.com/en/track/1460280312 . live .
- Web site: 絢香 - Ayaka official web site. 2022-01-19. 絢香 - Ayaka official web site. 2013-01-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20130103075105/http://room-ayaka.jp/. live.
- "サヨナラサラバ"配信開始! . 1553768099085553664 . 2023-04-16 . BiSHidol . en, ja.
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