P-Model

P- Model was a Japanese band in 1979 by lead singer Susumu Hirasawa (平 沢 进, Hirasawa Susumu ) was founded. In the course of time, the members changed frequently, while Susumu permanently remained the leading head of the formation. The main title in the style of progressive rock uttering band was officially in 1999, twenty years after its founding, was dissolved. Also published thereafter the former members still numerous solo albums and collaborated on various projects together.

  • 2.1 albums
  • 2.2 Live albums
  • 2.3 Singles
  • 2.4 Music Videos

History

The band P- Model was developed by the former Mandrake (マン ドレイク) Susumu Hirasawa Member founded. Among the members were Yasumi Tanaka, Katsuhiko Akiyama and Sadatoshi Tainaka. My debut was in 1979 in Shimokitazawa Loft (下北沢 ロフト). In August of the same year they released with in a Model Room their first album. As part of their instruments they used initially drum computer (リズム ボックス, Eng. Rhythmbox ) and synthesizer, which they used to produce radical sounds. They drove in how the groupings Hikashu (ヒカシュー) and Plastic (プラスチック ス), the development of Technopop and New Wave in Japan ahead.

Since the release of the third album Potpourri in 1981, changed its part, shrill sound. He got more space and depth and increasingly developed its own style. They also used during live performances by a running cassette " Hevunaiza " (ヘヴナイザー), processed white noise, drums, midi guitar and made ​​use of more finished, prerecorded samples. During this time they released several more albums before they suddenly and temporarily put their plans on hold in December 1988.

In 1991, Susumu sets out his interim solo activities and the band put in a new formation and musical style changed its success story. So they published in 1992, the album P -MODEL that made greater use of sequencers and dance rhythms. Together with the 1993 album Big Body following a style is said to have developed, which is considered typical of Susumu Hirasawa music. The style made ​​use of both elements of techno and sounds and melodies that are to be influenced by his stay in Thailand. Despite the great success and standing in the center of a new musical movement that found many imitators, the band broke up in late 1999.

Even after the official dissolution of the music style of the band was continued by various other groups. These include Pevo, Phnonpenh model and, of course emerged as a solo artist Susumu Hirasawa works of founder of the band and the name of Kaku P- Model.

Members

Over time, the band had many different members whose tip was provided by Susumu Hirasawa, respectively (guitar and vocals). Over the years, the band always consisted of exactly four musicians were all male. The following are the other former members are listed, who left the lineup prior to the resolution:

Discography

Many of the early albums were later re-released on CD, so the annual figures often vary.

Albums

Live albums

Singles

Music videos

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