Kajiura Family Media Appearances

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The unreleased songs could have some licensing issues. The Producers most likely feel it's best to avoid the conflicts by not releasing those songs. It's sad, but that's the entertainment industry.
 
From the unofficial Facebook page:
Staff news about an upcoming media appearance.

It has been decided that Kalafina will make a guest appearance with a live performance on NHK-BS's 「Anison Nodo Jiman G ~ Tenkaichi Anison Budōkai」(Anisong Singing Contest G ~ World Champion of Anisong Martial Arts).

Airing date: March 27, 2016. 22:50～24:00

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Recording date: March 16, 2016 (at NHK Hall). The application period to attend this event has already started. Further details can be found on the official homepage, be sure to check it out!

https://pid.nhk.or.jp/event/PPG0275925/index.html
https://pid.nhk.or.jp/event/PPG0275925/index.html
https://twitter.com/TOWER_Anime/status/696572448561455104
http://www.ota-suke.jp/news/161447
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ooo I am going to be in Japan during that time, however I was unable to get my application through... I guess it works out since they probably would've only done 2-3 songs at most anyway huh. lol
 
https://twitter.com/The_Japan_News/status/705249965266763776

Kalafina — A trio of divas: Soothingly blended voices popular at home, abroad

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http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0002759776
 
wow that's an amazing photo <3

to quote the text in that link

By Yuki Kobayashi / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

The female vocal trio Kalafina is enjoying increasing popularity. Their singing is sometimes ethereal, sometimes soothing and at other times mysterious. Their distinctive sounds linger in the listeners’ ears. It’s no wonder they have many fans not only in Japan but overseas.

The trio sings “storia” and “far on the water,” the opening and ending theme songs of “Rekishi Hiwa Historia,” NHK’s weekly TV program about little-known historical incidents and figures. Their beautiful voices are perfectly suited for the program.

Kalafina, made up of Hikaru, Keiko and Wakana, has sung a number of theme songs of popular anime, too, including “Mobile Suit Gundam Seed,” “Puella Magi Madoka Magica” and “Black Butler.”

Kalafina at a concert



The trio was initially formed to sing songs for the seven-chapter anime film series “Kara no Kyokai: The Garden of Sinners” before making its debut in 2008.

Its producer is Yuki Kajiura, a renowned composer and music producer who has created many popular songs, including those mentioned above.

The singers focus on the melody, their voices harmonizing impressively.

“I feel our voices blend well,” Wakana said. “That makes me think it was the right choice for me to work in the field of music.”

Their music is so distinctive that it does not fit in any single existing genre. Keiko defines their music as “Kalafina music.”

“When we sing, I feel as if we were a violin singing or as if singers and musical instruments were performing in turn,” she said.

When singing anime songs, the singers say they enter the world of the anime and join the battle with their voices.

The three attach great importance to creating good music, almost to the point of obsessiveness. Their attitude resembles that of dedicated student athletes. They always have a post-concert meeting to analyze their performance and then work to correct any problems they find before the next concert. They also candidly exchange opinions and can be very severe with each other.

Although the trio marked its eighth year on Jan. 23, Keiko said, “We certainly still have room to improve.” The singers appear to be determined to perform ever better.

The three say they spend more time together than with their own families. When they are about to give a concert, they often show up at the venue wearing very similar clothes.

“We could never make music the way we do now if we didn’t understand each other’s feelings,” Keiko said.

They appear to understand each other as well as or better than any other musical group, and this trait probably contributes to attracting many people to their music.

Active overseas, too

Kalafina is popular overseas, too. Most recently, on Feb. 20, they gave a solo concert for the first time in Mexico. They have also performed in such places as Taiwan, Shanghai, the United States and Germany. The ones in Taiwan and Shanghai were solo concerts. Their CDs have been sold in 14 countries and territories.

The three commented on their attitudes toward their work. “To entertain audiences worldwide, we need to learn how to behave appropriately on stage,” Keiko said. “We also need to improve and solve problems one step at a time.”

Hikaru spoke of her own work ethic. “I’m determined to give my all to everything we do, and do it sincerely and precisely,” she said.

Wakana, commenting on the importance of togetherness, said: “Sharing time with the other members is very valuable to me. I always keep this in mind when we sing.”

On March 16, Kalafina will release a song commemorating the 15th anniversary of BS Nittele satellite broadcasting. The song, a collaboration with renowned singer Shinji Tanimura, is titled “Al Shira no Hoshi.” An omnibus CD album including this song will also be released. In April, the group will give concerts accompanied only by strings and piano in Sapporo, Sendai and Tokyo.

If you haven’t heard Kalafina’s music, you should give it a try.



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Hikaru

Born on July 2. A Toyama Prefecture native, she sings treble and medium-range. Realizing when she was very young that she wanted to be a singer, she learned to play the piano and the drums and went to music school.

Keiko

Born on Dec. 5. A Tokyo native, she sings medium-range and contralto. She knew she wanted to be a singer from the time she was a middle school student, and took voice-training lessons.

Wakana

Born on Dec. 10. A Fukuoka Prefecture native, she sings treble. Since she was very young, she has had many kinds of singing experiences, including chorus and gospel. She decided to be a pro singer when she was in high school. Speech
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Thanks for sharing that wonderful interview/article. It deepens my love and respect for Kalafina. Their music always gives me an uplifting feeling, even the dark and mysterious songs. heh That is interesting about Hikaru playing the piano and drums, would love to hear her playing either one.
 
Did LiSA perform any songs? If so, which ones? I know she's not exactly that stellar live, but I'd still like to see how she did.
 
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I hope someone posts that performance somewhere when it releases. It's always interesting to see.
 
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