Name Kiyoharu Mori Birth name Kiyoharu Mori Years active 1989-present Instruments Vocals, guitar | Origin Gifu, Japan Also known as Kiyoharu, Kiyo Role Musician | |
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Born October 30, 1968 (age 55) ( 1968-10-30 ) Occupation(s) Musician, singer-songwriter Music groups Kuroyume (Since 1991), Sads (Since 1999) Genres Alternative rock, Hard rock, Punk rock, Post-punk, Glam rock, Surf music Albums MEDLEY, FOREVER LOVE, Mellow, Poetry, UNDER THE SUN Profiles | ||
Kiyoharu - YOU
Kiyoharu Mori (森 清治, Mori Kiyoharu, born 30 October 1968), better known by his stage name Kiyoharu (清春). is a Japanese musician and singer-songwriter, known for his work with Kuroyume and Sads. In 2003, he began his solo career, performing as both a singer and guitarist.
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- Kiyoharu YOU
- Independent career and Kuroyume 1986 1999
- Sads and Fullface establishment 1999 2003
- Solo career 2004 present
- Other careers
- Discography
- References
Independent career and Kuroyume (1986-1999)
Kiyoharu's musical career began in 1986 as a member of the independent band Double Bed, which folded after a few months of activity. He then formed Sus4 in 1987, before later joining Garnet. After the disbandment of Garnet in 1991, Kiyoharu, as well as former Garnet bassist, Hitoki, formed Kuroyume. Kuroyume began in the beginning days of the visual kei movement. They progressed from a typical dark image and sound, to a heavy sound influenced by punk rock. The band ended as only a duo with Kiyoharu and Hitoki remaining. After tension on how the band should be managed and health problems for Hitoki, the duo ended the band in 1999.
Sads and Fullface establishment (1999-2003)
Kiyoharu picked up again with his musical career, forming Sads in 1999. Sads produced a post-punk sound with a heavy surf rock influence. The band eventually formed their own record label, Fullface Records, in 2001, releasing their own material on the label. The label would sign its first act outside Sads, Merry, for their first album Gendai Stoic.
Sads' drummer, Eiji Mitsuzono announced his departure from the band in 2003, leaving the band on an indefinite hiatus.
Solo career (2004-present)
After the pause in Sads' activities in 2003, Kiyoharu began releasing solo work. His debut album, Poetry, was released in 2004, showcasing not only his vocal skills, but his talent as a guitarist as well. He has collaborated with many artists, including Hyde (L'Arc-en-Ciel), Takanori Nishikawa (T.M. Revolution), Kirito (Pierrot), Atsushi Sakurai (Buck-Tick), Gara (Merry).
In 2006, Kiyoharu released two singles, as well as a new album, Vinnybeach -Kakuu no Kaigan-, followed by two long, promotional tours. The following single, "Slow", was featured as the opening song for the anime series The Wallflower.
He released another studio album, Forever Love, in 2007. It is dedicated to his father, who died. Kiyoharu released "Aibu" in early 2008, and in May the next single, Samidare, was released.
He subsequently released a set of twin albums entitled Rhythmless & Perspective light~saw the light & shade and Rhythmless & Perspective shade~saw the light & shade each 7 tracks long containing self covers of both his solo work and his work with Sads. Followed by an album called Medley that was a collection of Kuroyume covers. He has just released a new album called Under the Sun.
Other careers
Aside from his work at Fullface Records, Kiyoharu is also a fashion designer, designing his own clothing, accessories, and jewelry.