JAM Project Rocks Anime Tunes
By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter
Rock to the tunes from your favorite Japanese anime shows at the JAM Project concert in Seoul this Saturday.
JAM Project, an acronym for Japan Animation song Makers, will perform at the Melon-AX, eastern Seoul, as part of the ``JAM Project Hurricane Tour 2009: Gate of the Future.''
Riding on the popularity of Japanese anime world word, JAM Project was formed in 2000 by theme song artist Ichirou Mizuki. He gathered some of the top singers in the Japanese animation song genre.
The group is composed of leader Hironobu Kageyama and vocalists Masaaki Endoh, Masami Okui, Hiroshi Kitadani and Yoshiki Fukuyama. They ``wanted to create and sing theme songs that complement the world-class, progressive Japanese animation and game industry.''
A leader in the animation song industry, JAM Project has distinguished itself with a unique rock sound and vocal abilities.
``They are pushing forward as both creators and performers. Aiming toward the concept of `better production makes better theme songs' … At present, they have created close to 100 original songs. All their creations are powerful, overflowing with spirit, genuine and unforgettable theme songs,'' concert organizers said.
JAM Project has done theme songs for video games like Super Robot War series, and animated series like ``The Soul Taker,'' ``Crush Gear Nitro,'' ``Gravion,'' ``Scrapped Princess'' and ``Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monster GX.'' The group has released 33 singles and five best collection albums in the last nine years.
JAM Project has a strong following among fans of anime and video games around the world. Last year, the group went on its first world tour ``World Flight 2008: No Border,'' performing in Korea, Taiwan, Brazil, Hong Kong, United States, Mexico, France, Spain and Chile.
Tickets for the concert are 80,000, 70,000 and 50,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or www.jamproject.kr or call (02) 324-3814.