Noriyuki Makihara
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'''Noriyuki Makihara''' ('''槇原 敬之'''; ''Makihara Noriyuki'') is a well-known [[J-Pop]] [[singer]] and [[songwriter]], nicknamed "Macky" by his fans. He was born on [[May 18]]th, [[1969]] in [[Takatsuki, Osaka]], [[Japan]]. He attended [[Aoyama Gakuin University]] to study English literature. In addition to creating songs for his own music career, he has written songs for many other artists, the most notable being [[SMAP]]'s ''Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana''.
He is ranked at No.84, in a list of Japan's top 100 musicians, provided by [[HMV]].
Makihara burst on to the J-Pop scene in the early 90's, making a huge name for himself with monster hits such as ''Mou Koi Nante Shinai'' (もう恋なんてしない) and ''Donna Toki Mo'' (どんなときも。). One could arguably compare him to Western pop stars such as [[Elton John]], both in terms of musical ability and talent, and continued longevity despite playing to an intensely fickle industry. The two also seem to have shared something of a similar career path in terms of personal ups and downs, public scrutiny and survival through the years in spite of it all.
Makihara has managed to endure and maintain a healthy level of popularity in Japan and other nations worldwide, due to his soothing, appealing voice quality and flair for catchy [[melody]]. Not just your average manufactured pop star, real talent can be found in Macky's work to this day.
It's interesting to note how, as the years have passed, the quality of Makihara's voice has deepened, bringing him into a soulful, velvety range that might remind one of [[Barry White]] or [[Luther Vandross]]. Much of his music's lyrical content has revolved around the subject of romantic [[love]], though themes of profound joy, reminiscence, gratitude and deeper spiritual aspects of the human condition have become predominant in recent years. When not more slowly paced and romantic, his tunes are bright and upbeat, and though certainly dated, even his albums from the 90's are still enjoyable and worth a listen. Remarkably, the cheesy, early 90's pop style lends an immortal charm to his early work, though he has been known to update and bring back old hits, such as ''Donna Toki Mo'', which can be found currently as a B-side to his latest single, "Green Days."
==Discography==
===Singles===
*'NG' ([[25 October]] [[1990]])
*'ANSWER' ([[25 April]] [[1991]])
*'Donnatokimo.' ([[10 June]] [[1991]])
*'Fuyu ga Hajimaru yo' ([[10 November]] [[1991]])
*'Mou Koi Nante Shinai' ([[25 May]] [[1992]])
*'Kitakaze' ([[25 October]] [[1992]])
*'Kanojo no Koibito' ([[25 April]] [[1993]])
*'No. 1' ([[1 September]] [[1993]])
*'Zuru Yasumi' ([[1 October]] [[1993]])
*'Yuki ni Negai wo' ([[28 November]] [[1993]])
*'Futatsu no Negai' ([[25 May]] [[1994]])
*'SPY' ([[25 August]] [[1994]])
*'Doushiyou mo nai Boku ni Tenshi ga Oritekita' ([[25 September]] [[1996]])
*'Mada Ikiteru yo' ([[18 November]] [[1996]])
*'Sunao' ([[30 July]] [[1997]])
*'Montage' ([[29 October]] [[1997]])
*'Ashioto' ([[21 January]] [[1998]])
*'HAPPY DANCE' ([[23 July]] [[1998]])
*'STRIPE!' ([[26 November]] [[1998]])
*'Hungry Spider' ([[2 June]] [[1999]])
*'Momo' ([[25 April]] [[2001]])
*'Are You OK?' ([[24 October]] [[2001]])
*'Ame ni mo Makezu' ([[22 May]] [[2002]])
*'Hanabi no Yoru' ([[7 August]] [[2002]])
*'Kore wa Tada no Tatoehanashi Janai' ([[26 September]] [[2002]])
*'Kotoshi no Fuyu' ([[8 January]] [[2003]]) (Collaboration with [[Eiko Matsumoto]])
*'Wow' ([[13 February]] [[2003]])
*'Kimi no Namae wo Yonda Ato ni' ([[21 May]] [[2003]])
*'Good Morning!' ([[25 June]] [[2003]])
*'Yasashii Uta ga Utaenai' ([[28 April]] [[2004]])
*'Boku ga Ichiban Hoshikatta Mono' ([[28 July]] [[2004]])
*'Chicken Rice' ([[17 November]] [[2004]]) (Collaboration with [[Masatoshi Hamada]])
*'Akenai Yoru ga Kuru Koto wa Nai' ([[18 May]] [[2005]])
*'Honno Sukoshi Dake' ([[1 February]] [[2006]]) (Collaboration with Kuro of [[Home Made Kazoku]])
*'GREEN DAYS' ([[15 August]] [[2007]])
*'Akai Muffler/Ogenki de!' ([[12 December]] [[2007]])
*'Firefly ~boku wa ikiteiku~' ([[06 February]] [[2008]]) (Themesong 2008 movie "KIDS" by Tamaki Hiroshi and Koike Teppei)
===Albums===
*'Kimi ga Warau Toki, Kimi no Mune ga Itamanai Youni' ([[25 October]] [[1990]])
*'Shuushoku Sensen Ijou Nashi' ([[25 June]] [[1991]])
*'Kimi wa Dare to Shiawase na Akubi wo Shimasu ka.' ([[25 September]] [[1991]])
*'Kimi wa Boku no Takaramono' ([[25 June]] [[1992]])
*'SELF PORTRAIT' ([[31 October]] [[1993]])
*'PHARMACY' ([[25 October]] [[1994]])
*'UNDERWEAR' ([[25 October]] [[1996]])
*'SMILING~THE BEST OF NORIYUKI MAKIHARA~' ([[10 May]] [[1997]])
*'SMILING II~THE BEST OF NORIYUKI MAKIHARA~' ([[25 September]] [[1997]])
*'Such a Lovely Place' ([[27 November]] [[1997]])
*'SMILING III~THE BEST OF NORIYUKI MAKIHARA~' ([[10 May]] [[1998]])
*'Listen To The Music' ([[28 October]] [[1998]])
*'THE DIGITAL COWBOY~Ver. 1 OE LOVE LETTER~' ([[26 November]] [[1998]])
*'SMILING GOLD~THE BEST & BACKING TRACKS~' ([[24 February]] [[1999]])
*'Cicada' ([[10 July]] [[1999]])
*'10 Y. O. ~THE ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION~' ([[24 May]] [[2000]])
*'Taiyou' ([[29 November]] [[2000]])
*'NORIYUKI MAKIHARA SINGLE COLLECTION~Such a Lovely Place 1997-1999~' ([[6 December]] [[2000]])
*'Home Sweet Home' ([[21 November]] [[2001]])
*'Song Book~Since 1997-2001~' ([[23 January]] [[2002]])
*'THE CONCERT - CONCERT TOUR 2002 "Home Sweet Home" - ' ([[9 May]] [[2002]])
*'Honjitsu wa Seiten Nari' ([[7 November]] [[2002]])
*'EXPLORER' ([[11 August]] [[2004]])
*'Completely Recorded' ([[25 August]] [[2004]])
*'NORIYUKI MAKIHARA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA "CELEBRATION"' ([[25 November]] [[2004]])
*'LIFE IN DOWNTOWN' ([[22 February]] [[2006]])
*'Kanashimi Nante Nan no Yaku ni mo Tatanai to Omotteita.' ([[07 November]] [[2007]])
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