About

Jake Cloudchair

Japanese guitarist / composer
from Sapporo
Born in Jan.9th 1971 

Begun to play guitar when I was 13 years old.
Self-taught various guitar techniques and playing styles.

A guitarist has versatile styles and techniques that from the cool ambient sound to the hot lead play, and unique tones.

Working as a guitarist / composer for live performances and recordings
with following artists: Atsushi Sakurai(Buck-Tick), Kiyoharu, ENDS, hitomi, Mariko Ide, T.M.Revolution and more.

The performance movies in YouTube are evaluated globally. Line 6 introduced me on their website.
Artist Spotlight: Jake (cloudchair) | Line 6 Blog

Provided the soundtrack to a movie presented by ARC’TERYX as outdoor brand.
Japan: A Skier’s Journey EP1 S3

I want to create a musical ambience that each listener can visualize their image sceneries.


Biography

Guniw Tools

1992
Joined GUNIW TOOLS.
Self-released works (video and cassette tape).
1995
Made a contract with Victor Entertainment.
We moved to Tokyo, after recording our first album.
1996
GUNIW TOOLS debut with an album “NIWLUN“.
1997
”OTHER GOOSE”, “SPARKY” released.
I left the band after a show at the NHK hall (Tokyo).
1998
”LIVE SPARKY” released.
2003
DVD BOX “GUNIW VALUE SET” released.

Super Soul Sonics

1997
I formed SUPER SOUL SONICS with Yoshiki Kishino(iMaginations).
Worked on recordings and live performances with many great musicians.
1998
“SUPER SOUL SONICS“
1999
”HOOP“
2001
”S.U.N.“
2002
”GALACTICA“
2003
Yoshiki and I announced to recess activities as SUPER SOUL SONICS to devote ourselves to each other’s own projects.

Released 4 albums and 8 singles.

cloudchair

- The dynamic imaginary sound which has the delicate gradation of stillness and intensity. -
cloudchair is a solo project of Jake as known as an unique guitarist of Guniw Tools and Super Soul Sonics.
The project has flexible style of performance in case of performance of band consists of many great players
from the bands of about tess, unkie, 101A, the collectors, etc
2003
I began my solo project: cloudchair.
Album “cloudchair” released.
2007
”ECHOES AND WHISPERS” released on the Internet.
This is made only with my guitar sounds.
2009
“Six Strings Soundscapes” released.
2010
Compilation album “Enter Calico” released from Clear Notice (UK).
Live album “Six Strings Soundscapes Live” released.
2011
“live [gift]“ released as free download tracks on the web. This is a live tracks featuring noah from 101A.
“Solo Guitar Live Tracks 2011″ released.
2012
Line 6 featured Jake in their official blog.
“Shirakava Echo” released:Provided the soundtrack to a movie presented by ARC’TERYX as outdoor brand.
“Gypsophila” released.
“Moss Phlox / SHILFEE AND TULIPCOROBOCKLES” released.
“Perfect Handsome / Techma!” released.
“Free Painting /qps” released.
2013
“The Right Are Each Other / SHILFEE AND TULIPCOROBOCKLES” released.
“Live Archives 2008-2012 / cloudchair” released.

cloudchair official website

Since October 2006

Credit

Webdesign & Writing
Jake (cloudchair)
Photo
Terry
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kouzaburou/
Styling
Mika Kashiwa
Hair & Make Up
Miki Takagawa (minocolor studio)
Original Logo Design
Atsushi Miyabe

Return to page top