Thyme (band)
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | December 21, 2005 |
| Defunct | September 23, 2010 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo , Japan |
| Products | Music (singles, album) |
Thyme was a Japanese pop rock ensemble. Originally, it started as a solo venture by vocalist Thyme, who issued three singles in 2002 under the name Sayaka Kamiyama. In July 2004, she began working alongside sound engineer Teppei Shimizu, and by June 2005, she adopted the moniker Thyme. The duo "Thyme," consisting of the singer (stylized as "thyme" for clarity) and Shimizu, officially formed in December 2005. Takafumi Hoshino became part of the group in July 2006, completing the trio. Their major label debut occurred in September 2007 with the single "Hello." The follow-up single, "Forever We Can Make It!" released in April 2008, was selected as the opening theme for the anime To Love-Ru. On August 6, 2008, their third single "Fly Away" was unveiled and used as the opening theme for the anime Mahō Tsukai ni Taisetsu na Koto: Natsu no Sora. Thyme’s sole album, First 9uality, was issued on September 3, 2008. The band officially dissolved on September 23, 2010, after which Thyme (the vocalist) returned to pursuing a solo career. The band's name is inspired by the herb thyme.
Members
- Sayaka "Thyme" Kamiyama (vocals, lyrics)
- Teppei Shimizu (composition, arrangement, guitar)
- Takafumi Hoshino (lyrics, arrangement, engineering)
Independent Era
In 2004, Sayaka Kamiyama aimed to establish herself as a solo artist and began collaborating with composer Teppei Shimizu starting July of that year. Their initial live show took place in Tokyo in March 2005. On June 13, 2005, Kamiyama announced her new stage name "Thyme," followed by the release of the single "Seiten/Shiroi Hana" on October 30. The duo known as "Thyme" officially formed on December 21 and released their single "Drive/Yasashii Uta ga Aru Bashō e" in March 2006. From April 2005 through June 2006, they concentrated on live gigs and street performances. Music engineer Takafumi Hoshino played a key role in their progress and formally joined as the third member in July 2006. On April 12, 2007, Thyme declared via their official blog that her stage name would be stylized as "thyme."
Geneon Period
Under the Geneon Universal Entertainment label, Thyme debuted their first major single "Hello" on September 5, 2007. The B-side track "Drive" is a reworked version from their second indie single. "Hello" gained exposure through appearances on Nippon Television’s music variety show Ongaku Senshi Music Fighter and served as the ending theme for CBC radio programs Sayurin no Music Paradise and its sequel. Their second major single, "Forever We Can Make It!", released April 23, 2008, acted as the opening theme for the anime To Love-Ru and featured on the music show Prince2. The third single "Fly Away," released August 6, 2008, was used as the opening theme for Mahō Tsukai ni Taisetsu na Koto: Natsu no Sora and appeared on programs Prince2 and Mupara-Tokku. Thyme’s only full-length album, First 9uality, was launched on September 3, 2008 in both CD-only and CD+DVD editions. Their fourth single "Aisuru Hito," issued December 3, 2008, served as the theme song for the live-action movie Mahō Tsukai ni Taisetsu na Koto. The group disbanded on September 23, 2010; subsequently, Thyme (the vocalist) resumed her solo activities.
Albums
| Details | Sales Figures |
|---|---|
First 9uality
|
To Be Announced |
Singles
| Details | Sales Figures |
|---|---|
| "Hello" coupled with "Drive"
|
To Be Announced |
| "Forever We Can Make It!" coupled with "The Last Day"
|
2,053 copies |
| "Fly Away" coupled with "My Kitten"
|
To Be Announced |
| "Aisuru Hito" (愛する人) coupled with "Keep On My Way"
|
To Be Announced |
Independent singles
| Details |
|---|
"Seiten/Shiroi Hana" (晴天/白い花)
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"Drive/Yasashii Uta ga Aru Bashō e" (Drive/優しい歌がある場所へ)
|
Live Performances
- Shibuya eggman – January 7, 2008
- First One Man Live at Shimokitazawa Era – May 12, 2008
Radio
- Hello we are Thyme!!! broadcast on FM Aichi every Saturday from 7:00 to 7:30 PM