ハーフ・アライブ (バンド)

ハーフ・アライブ(half・alive)は、アメリカ合衆国カリフォルニア州ロングビーチで結成されたポップ・ロックバンドである。バンドは2016年に結成され、ボーカルのジョシュ・タイラー (Josh Taylor) 、ドラマーのブレットクレーマ(Brett Kramer)、ベーシストのJ. タイラー・ジョンソン（J. Tyler Johnson)で構成されている。彼らの最も人気な曲はシングル曲Still Feel.であり、独特な振り付けが入ったミュージックビデオで知られている。 2017年、初のEP、「3」でデビューを果たす。 2019年8月、"ナウ・ノット・イェット (Now , Not yet) " をリリース。 2022年2月、”コンディションズ・オブ・ア・パンク (Conditions of a punk) " をリリース。 ボーカルのジョシュ・タイラーはハーフアライブを結成する前に、カリフォルニア州ロングビーチのバンド、”ザ・モデレーツ (The Moderates) "のリードボーカルを担当していた。バンド（ザ・モデレーツ）はデビューEP "カラー (Colour) " を2013年にリリースした。 2015年7月ジョシュは7か月間の間、作曲に集中するプロジェクトに着手することを発表し、直前にジョシュは約50曲を作ることを望んでいた。結局このプロジェクトは同年12月30日に終了した。これには今のドラマーのブレットが参加しており、自分たちの曲の進化を見届けるうちに、二人はバンドを組むことを決めた。 2017年4月10日、ザ・モデレーツが解散したことが発表され、それと同時にジョシュの新しいバンド、「ハーフ・アライブ」が結成された。 同年4月24日、ファーストシングル「The fall」をミュージックビデオとともにリリースし、デビューEP「3」も同日にリリースした。「3」はモハーヴェ砂漠のヘリコプター格納庫をスタジオ代わりにしてレコーディングされた。 同年6月6日、シングル曲 "Aawake at night" がEPからリリースされた。 このEPに収録されている3曲は2018年6月にSpotifyで400万回再生された。EPがリリースした直後、バンドはブレントと大学でともに演奏をしていたベーシスト、J. タイラー・ジョンソンを迎え入れた。ジョシュは前にタイラーを紹介されており、バンドの曲にコンピュータで生成した音（打ち込み）を入れることを避けるため、生の演奏を見せるために迎え入れられた。 On August 3, 2018, the band released the single "Still Feel", accompanied by a music video filmed at Popsicle LA. The video attracted attention for its choreography and cinematography, done by lead singer Josh Taylor and JA Collective, and received positive reviews from publications including Alternative Press and Rock Sound, the former calling the cinematography "first-class" and the latter calling the band "so multi-talented". NPR also featured the track on the "All Songs Considered" playlist and directed praise at its music video, while Triple J placed it on their "Best New Music" list, expressing similar sentiments. Thanks to the attention received by the track, the band signed a record deal with RCA Records soon after. The band subsequently performed their first live show in October 2018 at the Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles. They embarked on their first tour from January to February 2019, taking place in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Soon after the release of "Still Feel", the band disclosed that they were recording two new songs that they had previously performed live, but declined to reveal when they would be released. On January 18, 2019, the band released the single "Arrow" and a music video premiered later that day. Time named it one of the best songs of the week, writing that "the song is filled with small surprises, like mini drum breaks and a groovy synth sequence that break it up into an unexpected composition that pulses with fresh energy." After the release of the single, the band disclosed to Rock Sound that they were working "on a larger body of work but keeping it discreet and mysterious." The following month, the band's track "Still Feel" entered the Hot Rock Songs and Alternative Songs chart in the United States and eventually peaked at number 26 on the former and number 21 on the latter. On March 14, the band made their late-night television debut as they played the track on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The performance was well received by Billboard, calling it "spectacularly orchestrated," and Rolling Stone, who deemed it "cleverly choreographed." The band then announced a world tour taking place from June to November in Australia, North America and Europe. On April 25, the trio announced on social media that they would be releasing all of their released material on a vinyl record named *7, which also includes an intro track and an unreleased song named "Runaway". On June 13, the band released the track "Runaway" as a single alongside a heavily choreographed music video, simultaneously announcing that their debut studio album, Now, Not Yet, would be released on August 9. They performed the track live for Vevo's DSCVR series alongside "Arrow" and incorporated various dance interludes from their music videos in the renditions. The album's fourth single, "Pure Gold", which was produced by Ariel Rechtshaid, was released on July 19 alongside a "colorful and jubilant" visual. A fifth single titled "OK OK?" was premiered on July 31 at 10 AM PST on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 show as that day's "World Record". A music video for the song also shared that day. The band released an EP titled "In Florescence" on May 1, 2020, which features orchestral reimaginings of four songs off Now, Not Yet. The EP was accompanied by a documentary titled "Now, Not Yet: in Florescence" that was released on Youtube on May 4. On March 10, 2021, the band announced that they will be performing at the 2021 Life Is Beautiful Music &amp; Art Festival in September of that year. On March 24, they announced the release of a new single titled "What's Wrong", which was released the following week on March 31 alongside a music video. They further confirmed that it would serve as the first single from their upcoming second album. "What's Wrong" was a collaboration with production duo Ojivolta. A second single, "Time 2", was released on May 26. On June 26, it was announced that the band would accompany Twenty One Pilots during the Takeover Tour as an opening act. This marked the band's first time playing a live show since the conclusion of the Now, Not Yet Tour in November 2019. The band released a third single, titled "Summerland", on July 23. The music video for "Summerland" stars actress Fivel Stewart. The fourth single, "Make of It", was released on September 16. On November 17, the band announced a North American "Give Me Your Shoulders Tour", set to begin in February 2022. The announcement promised more throughout the week. This promise was kept true with the release of "Hot Tea" on November 18, along with an accompanying music video the next day. Unlike their past songs, "Hot Tea" features distorted vocals and trap inspired hi-hats. "Hot Tea" was accompanied by the formal announcement of what was originally planned to be the band's sophomore album, Give Me Your Shoulders. The album was revealed as a two part record, the first of which—Give Me Your Shoulders, Pt. 1—was released on February 11, 2022, preceding the tour across North America, the United Kingdom and Europe. On September 12, 2022, the band announced the cancellation of Give Me Your Shoulders, Pt. 2 in favor of "something beyond it". The band began what they described as a "new era" with the release of a spoken word track, "Night Swims (poem)" the same day. On September 14, the band began teasing the release of a new single titled "Did I Make You Up?". It was released on October 13, 2022, with its music video ending with the announcement of the release of their second album, Conditions of a Punk, on December 2, 2022. The track list for Conditions of a Punk features every track from Give Me Your Shoulders, Pt. 1. "Time 2" and "Night Swims (poem)" do not appear on either album. The day before the album release, the band also announced its accompanying tour, set to take place across North America, the UK, and Europe in early 2023. The band's musical style has been described as indie pop, pop, alternative rock, dance-pop, electronic rock and electropop, and further incorporates elements of R&B, funk and soul. The band have explained that they enjoy experimenting with numerous genres as well as sounds from 1960's, 70's and contemporary music. They have cited film and psychology, specifically Jungian and Freudian concepts from which the band's name derives, as some of their influences, in addition to the work of Sufjan Stevens, Vulfpeck, Christine and the Queens, Kimbra, Emily King, Chance the Rapper, Tyler, the Creator and Twenty One Pilots, and incorporate themes of anxiety and religion in their songs. Taylor, in an interview with NBHAP, illustrated that while songwriting he aims to hit the "sweet spot" between "abstract" and "relatable" lyrics in order to allow listeners to interpret them in their own way. Joshua William "Josh" Taylor – lead vocals (2016–present) Brett Kramer – drums (2016–present) J. Tyler Johnson – bass guitar (2017–present) ^ 3 is recognised as a single by iTunes, but promoted as an EP by the band ^ half•alive - still feel. [VIDEO] - YouTube ^ a b Hilton (September 11, 2018). “New Mix: Thom Yorke, Sylvan Esso, Buke & Gase, More” (英語). NPR. November 28, 2018閲覧。 ^ Hannan (August 3, 2018). “Watch indie newcomers half•alive nail this incredible choreography in one take” (英語). Alternative Press. November 15, 2018閲覧。 ^ Jamieson (August 3, 2018). “Introducing: half•alive- Check Out Their Brand New Video - News - Rock Sound Magazine” (英語). Rock Sound. 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Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/half-alive-still-feel-jimmy-kimmel-live-808694/ March 17, 2019閲覧。  ^ half•alive [@halfaliveco] (2019年4月26日). "•the entire half•alive collection thus far, +1 unreleased track. -our way of looking back before looking forward, & thanking you for being a part of the journey, growing as we grow. *7 will be ready for pre-order tomorrow, 12pm pst at t.co/Ejmns0a9HE ___ *7 ~|• -h•a t.co/x78CAokd8i" (英語). 2022年8月18日時点のオリジナルよりアーカイブ。X（旧Twitter）より2022年12月2日閲覧。 ^ Shaffer, Claire (June 13, 2019). “Half Alive Announce Debut Album, Dance Off to War in New 'Runaway' Video” (英語). Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/half-alive-runaway-video-now-not-yet-847939/ June 14, 2019閲覧。  ^ Jamieson, Brii (July 15, 2019). “Watch half.alive Tear Through Two Songs In A Single Take”. Rock Sound. https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/watch-half.alive-tear-through-two-songs-in-a-single-take July 19, 2019閲覧。  ^ Ryan (July 18, 2019). “New Music Releases for 19 July 2019”. Noise11. July 18, 2019閲覧。 ^ Shaffer, Claire (July 19, 2019). “Half Alive Release Jubilant New Track 'Pure Gold'” (英語). Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/half-alive-new-song-pure-gold-861144/ July 20, 2019閲覧。  ^ half•alive [@halfaliveco] (2019年7月30日). "•great new song 'ok ok?' will be ready for you tomorrow. hear it first on @Beats1 @zanelowe at 10am pst t.co/jjT15YsLsy" (英語). 2019年10月3日時点のオリジナルよりアーカイブ。X（旧Twitter）より2022年12月2日閲覧。 ^ “Beats 1 on Twitter: 'Another #WorldRecord incoming...'”. August 1, 2019閲覧。 ^ half·alive - ok ok? (Official Video) - YouTube ^ Jamieson (August 1, 2019). “Check Out Half•Alive's Brand New Single” (英語). Rock Sound. August 1, 2019閲覧。 ^ “in Florescence - EP by half•alive on Apple Music”. Apple Music. May 3, 2020閲覧。 ^ half·alive - Now, Not Yet: in Florescence (documentary). halfaliveVEVO. 4 May 2020. 2022年10月27日時点のオリジナルよりアーカイブ。YouTubeより2022年12月2日閲覧。 ^ half•alive [@halfaliveco] (2021年3月10日). "feels good to be back. •see you September 17-19, 2021 @lifeisbeautiful in LAS VEGAS. Tickets go on sale this Friday @ 10am PT #LifeisBeautiful2021 t.co/IXlV36QwjD" (英語). 2022年8月18日時点のオリジナルよりアーカイブ。X（旧Twitter）より2022年12月2日閲覧。 ^ what's happened, what's next. half•alive. 24 March 2021. 2022年10月15日時点のオリジナルよりアーカイブ。YouTubeより2022年12月2日閲覧。 ^ half·alive - What's Wrong (Official Video). halfaliveVEVO. 31 March 2021. 2022年11月23日時点のオリジナルよりアーカイブ。YouTubeより2022年12月2日閲覧。 ^ Rogers (March 31, 2021). “half•alive Have Released a Gorgeous New Single”. Rock Sound. March 31, 2021閲覧。 ^ half•alive [@halfaliveco] (2021年5月22日). "TIME 2 may 26 • 1pm est / 10am pst visit t.co/mKSUlDO8ck & you'll know what to do from there.you'll know. t.co/tAu6VxveFu" (英語). 2021年12月15日時点のオリジナルよりアーカイブ。X（旧Twitter）より2022年12月2日閲覧。 ^ “Summerland - Single by half•alive on Apple Music”. Apple Music. July 23, 2021閲覧。 ^ “Half•Alive Releases PT.1 Of Their New Album 'Give Me Your Shoulders' – Music Video For New Single "Move Me" Out Now”. RCA Records (February 11, 2022). February 14, 2022閲覧。 ^ a b half•alive [@halfaliveco] (2022年9月12日). "the end of an era & the beginning of another. we didn't need Part 2, we needed something beyond it.. t.co/OEL7VGHBx4" (英語). 2022年9月12日時点のオリジナルよりアーカイブ。X（旧Twitter）より2022年12月2日閲覧。 ^ half•alive [@halfaliveco] (2022年9月12日). "Night Swims (poem) is also on Spotify if you'd like to listen to it there. just 4 u. t.co/J7PH0KbWC3" (英語). 2022年9月21日時点のオリジナルよりアーカイブ。X（旧Twitter）より2022年12月2日閲覧。 ^ half•alive [@halfaliveco] (2022年9月15日). 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