GARNiDELiA, not to be mistaken as something edible, is a new group formed by an exceptionally talented pair of Toku and MARiA. And their songs have recently been featured in some of the most popular anime this year. Today, I will be sharing with you more about this pair of talented duo, and get you a bit more excited for their performance at AFA ID 2014.
Who are they?
GARNiDELiA consists of two individuals – singer MARiA and producer Yoshinori Abe, known commonly as Toku. The two first worked together back in 2010 and released “Color”, which was featured as the opening theme song for the anime series Freezing anime. Three years later, the group officially debuted with Kill la Kill’s 2nd opening, Ambiguous.
GARNiDELiA got its name by combining the French phrase “Le Palais Garnier de Maria” (Maria’s Opera) and Cordelia, an asteroid discovered on Toku’s year of birth, 1978.
Toku, is a music composer/sound producer whom has written and arranged songs for artists such as Angela Aki, LiSA, An Café. A few notable songs include: LiSA‘s oath sign (Fate/Zero), Crossing Field (Sword Art Online) and LOVER”S”MiLE (Anohana). As a Vocaloid producer, he is most famously known for ARIA, a song featured in Mikupa around the world.
MARiA’s Cover of ARIA,
MARiA on the other hand, started out as an professional singer at an early age of 11. She started out as a member of the idol unit, New man Co.,Ltd., followed by another, before later soloing as Mizuhashi Mai and then as MARiA.
As an Utaite, she made waves on the internet with a cover of TokuP’s ARIA, getting over 410K views on Nico Nico. She has performed with several musicians such as Jin (Vocaloid producer), as a guest vocalist. MARiA even dances with 217 and miume sometimes.
Their works so far
GARNiDELiA has released quite a number of songs during their Utaite days, before their official debut. With songs like Lamb, ONION, hands and more. Not to mention, TokuP alone would have released over 15 songs, with the most famous being ARIA.
At present commercially, MARiA has done work for Mekakucity Actors (Daze). Following their debut as GARNiDELiA, they have released True High, Break Down, a song for Capcom’s CROSSxBEAT, along with their song to fame, Ambiguous.
Their latest song – Grilletto – is featured as the second opening theme song for Mahouka Kokou no Rettousei (The Irregular at Magic High School).
Would they come up with more songs in the future? I am pretty sure they would! Their materials so far have been nothing short of amazing.
What you can expect?
Well, if you are attending the concert, this is what I think you can expect.
GARNiDELiA is pretty new (not counting Color), so songs such as Ambiguous, Grilletto and True High will definitely be featured. However, the team thinks that it would be awesome if songs from the group’s Utaite repertoire are performed. Afterall, this is their first overseas live and I’m very sure they would not disappoint.
Any of you readers will be attending the Anisong concert? What songs by GARNiDELiA are you super stoked about? Let us know in the comments below!
Links:
Catch EGOIST, Eir Aoi, GARNiDEliA, Hachioji P, DJ Kazu, Luna Haruna and T.M Revolution! http://www.animefestival.asia/afaid2014/i-love-anisong/
Tickets on sale now! https://rajakarcis.com/2014/06/11/anime-festival-asia-indonesia-2014/
Full details here: http://www.animefestival.asia/afaid2014/garnidelia-afaid-2014-i-love-anisong/
Anime Festival Asia Indonesia – AFAID 2014 – JAPAN POP CULTURE NOW! 15,16,17 August 2014 – Jakarta Convention Centerhttp://www.animefestival.asia/afaid2014/
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