Masafumi Gotoh
| Masafumi Gotō | |
|---|---|
 Masafumi Gotō in 2011. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Masafumi Gotō |
| Born |
December 2, 1976 Shimada, Japan |
| Origin | Chūbu, Japan |
| Genres | Indie rock, Alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, songwriter, music producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Ki/oon, Tofu |
| Associated acts | Asian Kung-Fu Generation, Skeletons |
| Website | Sony OID |
| Notable instruments | |
|
'75 Gibson Marauder Gibson Les Paul Faded Double-cut Gibson Les Paul Junior Fender Combo Amplifier (Custom) | |
Masafumi Gotō (後藤 正文 Gotō Masafumi) (December 2, 1976) is the lead vocalist, main songwriter and rhythm guitarist of the Japanese rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation. Masafumi met fellow band members Kensuke Kita and Takahiro Yamada while attending a music club of Kanto Gakuin University. The three formed Asian Kung-Fu Generation in 1996, with drummer Kiyoshi Ijichi joining the band shortly after.[1] As the main songwriter of the band, Gotō is accredited for engendering a majority of their lyrics, but has a strong tendency to share songwriting duties equally among his bandmates.[2] His vocal style most often alternates between soft, melodic singing, and harder, harsher, yelling.[3] Masafumi has a degree in economics and his favourite artists include Weezer, Number Girl, Oasis, Teenage Fanclub, and Beck.[4] He launched his own music label, Only in Dreams[5] and produces records for other artists such as Chatmonchy, Dr. Downer and The Chef Cooks Me.[6] He was also one of the founding members of the band Skeletons (スケルトンズ).[7]
Discography
Asian Kung-Fu Generation
Solo
- "Lost" (2011) digital download
- "Lost" / "Lost (80kidz Remix)" (2012) 7" vinyl
- "The Long Goodbye" (2013) 7" vinyl as Gotch
- "Wonderland" (2014) 7" vinyl as Gotch
- "Route 6" (2014) 7" vinyl as Gotch
Other
- New Order – Waiting for the Sirens' Call (2005) lyrics on "Krafty (Japanese Version)"
- Dr. Downer – Rising (2011) music director
- Special Others – Special Others (2011) collaboration on "Dance in Tsurumi"
- Feeder – Generation Freakshow (2012) vocals on "Idaho"
- Chatmonchy – "Kirakira Hikare" (2012) producer; vocals on "Karisomethod"
- Chatmonchy – Henshin (2012) producer on "Yes or No or Love" and "Kirakira Hikare"
- Dr. Downer – Gensō no Maboroshi (2013) producer
- The Chef Cooks Me – Kaitentai (2013) producer, vocals on "Kanjōsen wa Bokura o Nosete"
- ART-SCHOOL – YOU (2014) producer
References
- ↑ "ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION: Biography". ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Official Website. Ki/oon Records Inc. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
- ↑ Caffrey, Rori (2004-11-11). "Asian Kung-Fu Generation Finally Kicks In". The Daily Yomiuri. The Yomiuri Shimbun. Retrieved 2008-11-06.
- ↑ Kao, Larry (2005-11-03). "Talkin Bout My (Asian Kung-Fu) Generation". Asian Pacific Arts. UCLA Asia Institute. Retrieved 2008-11-06.
- ↑ Asian Kung-Fu Generation Fansite Flash Back! - Profile
- ↑ http://www.onlyindreams.com/artist/gotch.html
- ↑ http://6109.jp/akg_gotch/?year=20130826
- ↑ http://skeletonsman.com/skeprofframe2.html
External links
- Masafumi Gotoh discography at Discogs
- Discography at RateYourMusic
- Only in Dreams label
- Asian Kung-Fu Generation