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{{Short description|Former Japanese pop band}}
{{notability|date=March 2017}}{{cleanup|reason=date formats per [[MOS:DATE]].|date=March 2017}}
{{Infobox musical artist

| name = The★tambourines
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
| name = The★tambourines
| origin = Japan
| background = group_or_band
| instrument =
| origin = [[Japan]]
| genre = [[J-pop]], [[pop rock]]
| years_active = 2001&ndash;2009
| instrument =
| genre = [[J-Pop]], [[pop rock]]
| label = [[Giza Studio]]
| associated_acts = [[Aika Ohno]]
| years_active = 2001&ndash;2009
| website = [https://web.archive.org/web/20170324173957/http://www.the-tambourines.com/ Official website]
| label = [[Giza Studio]]
| current_members =
| associated_acts = [[Being Inc.]]
| past_members = Ami Matsunaga<br />Hiroshi Asai<br />Toshikazu Kamei<br />Tatsuya Okada
| website = [http://web.archive.org/web/20170324173957/http://www.the-tambourines.com/ Official website]
| current_members =
| past_members = Ami Matsunaga<br />Hiroshi Asai<br />Toshikazu Kamei<br />Tatsuya Okada
| notable_instruments =
}}
}}


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==Members==
==Members==
*Ami Matsunaga (松永安未) - vocalist,lyricist
*Ami Matsunaga (松永安未) – vocalist, lyricist
*[[Hiroshi Asai]] (麻井寛史) - bassist, composer, arranger
*[[Hiroshi Asai]] (麻井寛史) – bassist, composer, arranger
*Toshikazu Kamei (亀井俊和) - drummer
*Toshikazu Kamei (亀井俊和) – drummer
*Tatsuya Okada (岡田達也) - engineer
*Tatsuya Okada (岡田達也) – engineer

==History==
===2001-2003===
In January 2001, the band has formed

In April 2001, they released first single ''Easy game''. The single was included in the Giza Studio's compilation album [[Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2001]].

In July 2001, they released second single ''Hijack brandnew days''

In October 2001, they released third single ''Mayonaka ni Kizuita funny love''

In December 2001, vocalist Ami participated in cover album ''[[Giza Studio R&B Respect Vol.1: Six Sisters Selection]]'' covering "[[You Can't Hurry Love]]" by [[The Supremes]]. On 15 December, Ami performed cover song in live house [[Hills Pan Kōjō]]. DVD footage was released in February 2002.<ref name="GIZA studio R&B Respect Vol.1 - six sisters selection">{{cite web|title=GIZA studio R&B Respect Vol.1 - six sisters selection|url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/GZCA-5006|website=CDJapan|accessdate=20 June 2017}}</ref><ref name="GIZA studio PARTY at the Pan R&B">{{cite web|title=GIZA studio R&B PARTY at the "Hills Pan Koujou" [Horie] vol.1|url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BMBD-7005|website=CDJapan|accessdate=20 June 2017}}</ref>

In February 2002, Mami with Toshikazu started broadcast their own music variety program "AMMY ROAD" on Music 727 Channel.<ref>{{cite web|title=Our favorite cafe at Kitahorie Osaka|url=http://www16.ocn.ne.jp/~neko-ac/HillsOnlineCafe.html|website=hills online cafe|language=ja-JP|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20121220021224/http://www16.ocn.ne.jp/~neko-ac/HillsOnlineCafe.html|archivedate=2012-12-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Profile Ami Matsunaga|url=http://www.the-tambourines.com/profile.html|website=the-tambourines|language=ja-JP|url-status=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312105742/http://www.the-tambourines.com/profile.html|archivedate=2017-03-12}}</ref>

In March 2002, they've release fourth single Stay Young. In the media it was promoted as an ending theme for [[Tokyo Broadcasting System Television]] television program ''Oujisama no Branch''. The single was included in the Giza Studio's compilation album ''Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2002''.

In April 2002, they've released first studio album ''[[My Back Pages (album)|My Back Pages]]''. Album track ''My back pages'' was in media promoted as a theme song for [[Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation|YTV]] television program ''Asa Ichi!''. The album ranked #86 in Oricon Weekly charts and sold 2,750 copies. It was their only album which entered into Top 100 Oricon rankings.

In June 2002, Ami participated in second cover album "GIZA studio MAI-K & FRIENDS HOTROD BEACH PARTY" covering ''Fun Fun Fun'' by [[The Beach Boys]]. In July, Ami performed this cover song twice in Giza Studio Hotrod Beach Party event in ''[[Awaji Yumebutai]]'' and ''Zushi Marina''. On November the DVD footage was released.<ref name="GIZA studio MAI-K & FRIENDS HOTROD BEACH PARTY VOL.1 - 2002 Summer">{{cite web|title=GIZA studio MAI-K & FRIENDS HOTROD BEACH PARTY VOL.1 - 2002 Summer|url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/ONBD-7019|website=CDJapan|accessdate=20 June 2017}}</ref><ref name="GIZA studio HOTROD BEACH PARTY">{{cite web|title=GIZA studio HOTROD BEACHPARTY|url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/GZCA-5017|website=CDJapan|accessdate=20 June 2017}}</ref>

In July 2002, after one and half year of debut, their fifth single "Wonder Boy" has ranked first week #99 rank in Oricon rankings.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wonder boy (the tambourines)|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/269818/products/483831/1/|website=Oricon News|language=ja-JP}}</ref> In media it was promoted as an ending theme for [[Yomiuri TV]] television program ''BAN!BOO!Pain!!''. The single was included in the Giza Studio's compilation album Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2002.

In December 2002, they've released sixth single ''Atsui Namida''. Atsui Namida received special mix in their upcoming studio album under subtitle ''album mix''.

In March 2003, they've released seventh single ''Afresh Wish''. In the media it was promoted as ending theme for [[Tokyo Broadcasting System Television]] television program ''Sanma no Super Karakuri TV''. The single was included in the Giza Studio's compilation album ''Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2003''.

In April 2003, they've released second studio album [[Dizzy Season]]. The album reached #115 on the Oricon charts in its first week. It charted for 2 week and sold more than 3,000 copies.

In July 2003, Ami appeared as a guest in [[Wag (band)|Wag]] live performance at live house Hills Pan Koujou ''GIZA studio presents THURSDAY LIVE "ROCK NIGHT"''.<ref>{{cite web|title=WAG NEWS: Live Information|url=http://www.giza.co.jp:80/wag/index2.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030801082647/http://www.giza.co.jp:80/wag/index2.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-08-01|website=Wag Official Website (archived)}}</ref>

In August 2003, they've released eighth single ''Everything is nothing''. In the media it was promoted as an ending theme for [[Yomiuri TV]] television program ''Pro no Doumyaku''. The single was included in the Giza Studio's compilation album ''Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2003''.

In November 2003, they've release third studio album [[Home Again (The Tambourines album)|Home Again]]. It was their last album which enter to Top 200 Oricon Rankings.

===2004-2006===
In September 2004, they've released ninth single ''Never ever ~Aki ha Chotto Samishiku~''. The single received re-arrangement in upcoming final studio album under subtitle ''album mix''. In the media it was promoted as an ending theme for [[Nihon TV]] program ''Coming Doubt''.

In July 2005, they've made guest appearance in "Rina Matsuri 2005 special REHEARSAL NIGHT".<ref>{{cite web|title=Profile 大楠雄蔵 (2005 7.31)|url=http://oomoom.jp/prof_okusu.html|website=oomoom|language=ja-JP}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Profile Hiroshi Asai|url=http://www.the-tambourines.com/profile.html|website=the-tambourines|language=ja-JP|url-status=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312105742/http://www.the-tambourines.com/profile.html|archivedate=2017-03-12}}</ref>

In August 2005, they've released last single "Don't Stop Music". The composer, [[Aika Ohno]] self-cover this song in her self cover album. ''Silent Passage''. In the media it was promoted as an ending theme for [[Tokyo Broadcasting System Television]] program ''Azaassu!''.

In November 2005 they've released final studio album ''Sounds Good ~Himekuri Shashin~''. The album charted at #270 on the Oricon charts in its first week.

In 2006 they released their first mini album "Instant Vacation". On their official website is included with preview songs and liner notes from members.<ref>{{cite web|title=Instant Vacation liner notes|url=http://www.the-tambourines.com:80/disco/gzca-5082.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080408142733/http://www.the-tambourines.com:80/disco/gzca-5082.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-04-08|website=the-tambourines|language=ja-JP}}</ref> The album track ''Ameagari Kirari'' was in media promoted as an ending theme for [[Iwate Menkoi Television]] program ''Beat Nicks'' and for [[Television Saitama]] program ''Dream Project Audition TV'' . The album failed enter to Oricon Weekly Charts.

===2007-2009===

In September 2007, they've released second mini album ''6th Story''. It's marked as their 6th album in the general discography history and includes only 6 tracks. The album enter to #286 Oricon Weekly Charts.

In February 2008, they began stream their own radio "the★tambourinesのmorning moka" till March 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=morning moka 終了のお知らせ|url=http://ameblo.jp/the-tambourines/entry-10229525446.html|website=Ameblo|language=ja-JP}}</ref>

In September 2008, they've released their third and final mini album ''Switch.'' The mini album also failed enter to Oricon Weekly Charts.

In 2009, after releasing the compilation album ''My back tracks'' through official blog they've announced indefinite hiatus.<ref>{{cite web|title=the★tambourinesから重要なお知らせ|url=http://ameblo.jp/the-tambourines/entry-10248174867.html|website=ameblo|language=ja-JP}}</ref>


==Biography==
*In 2001, the band has formed in January
**In April they released first single "easy game"
**In December, vocalist Ami participated in cover album ''GIZA studio R&B Respect''.<ref name="GIZA studio R&B Respect Vol.1 - six sisters selection">{{cite web|title=GIZA studio R&B Respect Vol.1 - six sisters selection|url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/GZCA-5006|website=CDJapan|accessdate=20 June 2017}}</ref><ref name="GIZA studio R&B PARTY at the "Hills Pan Koujou" [Horie] vol.1">{{cite web|title=GIZA studio R&B PARTY at the "Hills Pan Koujou" [Horie] vol.1|url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BMBD-7005|website=CDJapan|accessdate=20 June 2017}}</ref>
*In 2002, after one year of debut, their fifth single "Wonder Boy" has which ranked first week #99 rank in Oricon rankings.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wonder boy (the tambourines)|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/269818/products/483831/1/|website=Oricon News|language=ja-JP}}</ref> The song was used as ending theme for [[Yomiuri TV]] program ''BAN!BOO!Pain!!''
**In February, Ami with Toshikazu were broadcasting their music program "AMMY ROAD".<ref>{{cite web|title=Our favorite cafe at Kitahorie Osaka|url=http://archive.fo/lbyh#selection-291.0-294.0|website=hills online cafe|language=ja-JP}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Profile Ami Matsunaga|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20170312105742/http://www.the-tambourines.com/profile.html|website=the-tambourines|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
**In July, Ami participated in cover album "GIZA studio MAI-K & FRIENDS HOTROD BEACH PARTY"<ref name="GIZA studio MAI-K & FRIENDS HOTROD BEACH PARTY VOL.1 - 2002 Summer">{{cite web|title=GIZA studio MAI-K & FRIENDS HOTROD BEACH PARTY VOL.1 - 2002 Summer|url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/ONBD-7019|website=CDJapan|accessdate=20 June 2017}}</ref><ref name="GIZA studio HOTROD BEACH PARTY">{{cite web|title=GIZA studio HOTROD BEACHPARTY|url=http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/GZCA-5017|website=CDJapan|accessdate=20 June 2017}}</ref>
*In 2005 they released last single "Don't Stop Music" and last studio album "Sounds Good"
**In July they made guest appearance in "Rina Matsuri 2005 special REHEARSAL NIGHT".<ref>{{cite web|title=Profile 大楠雄蔵 (2005 7.31)|url=http://oomoom.jp/prof_okusu.html|website=oomoom|language=ja-JP}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Profile Hiroshi Asai|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20170312105742/http://www.the-tambourines.com/profile.html|website=the-tambourines|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
*In 2006 they released their first mini album "Instant Vacation". On official website is included with preview songs and liner notes from members.<ref>{{cite web|title=Instant Vacation liner notes|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20080408142733fw_/http://www.the-tambourines.com:80/disco/gzca-5082.html|website=the-tambourines|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
*In 2008 they began stream their own radio "the★tambourines のmorning moka" till March 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=morning moka 終了のお知らせ|url=http://ameblo.jp/the-tambourines/entry-10229525446.html|website=Ameblo|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
*In 2009, after releasing the compilation album ''my back tracks'' through official blog they announced indefinite hiatus.<ref>{{cite web|title=the★tambourinesから重要なお知らせ|url=http://ameblo.jp/the-tambourines/entry-10248174867.html|website=ameblo|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
===After hiatus announcement===
===After hiatus announcement===
*Till 2011, the remaining members without vocalist kept the official blog active.<ref>{{cite web|title=チャリティー・ライブの打ち合わせ…☆|url=http://ameblo.jp/the-tambourines/entry-10851248971.html|website=Ameblo|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
Until 2011, the remaining members without vocalist kept the official blog active.<ref>{{cite web|title=チャリティー・ライブの打ち合わせ…☆|url=http://ameblo.jp/the-tambourines/entry-10851248971.html|website=Ameblo|language=ja-JP}}</ref>

*In 2012, Hiroshi joined in instrumental band "Sensation".<ref>{{cite web|title=Biography - Hiroshi Asai|url=http://sensation-music.jp/biography.html|website=Sensation|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
*Nowadays Toshikazu is working as music teacher of drum in "Giza Musician School".<ref>{{cite web|title=講師紹介 - 亀井 俊和|url= http://www.giza-cs.com/teacher|website=giza-cs.com|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
In 2012, Hiroshi joined in instrumental band "Sensation" as is active as of 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Biography - Hiroshi Asai|url=http://sensation-music.jp/biography.html|website=Sensation|language=ja-JP}}</ref>

Toshikazu is working as music teacher of drum in "Giza Musician School<ref>{{cite web|title=講師紹介 - 亀井 俊和|url= http://www.giza-cs.com/teacher|website=giza-cs.com|language=ja-JP}}</ref> and Okada is professor in [[Osaka University of Arts]].


==Discography==
==Discography==
All songs were written by Ami Matsunaga, composed and arranged by [[Hiroshi Asai]]. They released ten singles, four studio, three mini and one "best of" albums.<ref>{{cite web|title=Discography|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20161228054239/http://the-tambourines.com/index.html|website=the-tambourines|language=ja-JP}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=アーティスト情報the★tambourines|url=http://beinggiza.com/ci/artist/the_tambourines|website=beinggiza|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
All songs were written by Ami Matsunaga, composed and arranged by [[Hiroshi Asai]]. They released ten singles, four studio, three mini and one "best of" albums.<ref>{{cite web|title=Discography|url=http://the-tambourines.com/index.html|website=the-tambourines|language=ja-JP|url-status=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161228054239/http://the-tambourines.com/index.html|archivedate=2016-12-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=アーティスト情報the★tambourines|url=http://beinggiza.com/ci/artist/the_tambourines|website=beinggiza|language=ja-JP}}</ref>


===Singles===
===Singles===
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|[[My Back Pages (album)|My Back Pages]]
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|[[Home Again (The Tambourines album)|Home Again]]
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|175<ref>{{cite web|title=Home Again(the tambourines)|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/269818/products/525602/1/|website=Oricon News|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
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|4th
|4th
|2005/11/2
|2005/11/2
|Sounds Good
|[[Sounds Good ~Himekuri Shashin~]]
|285<ref>{{cite web|title=Sounds Good(the tambourines)|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/269818/products/622381/1/|website=Oricon News|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
|270<ref>{{cite web|title=Sounds Good(the tambourines)|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/269818/products/622381/1/|website=Oricon News|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
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===Best-of album===
===Compilation album===
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|267<ref>{{cite web|title=My back tracks(the tambourines)|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/269818/products/821689/1/|website=Oricon News|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
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==Magazine appearances==
From J-Groove Magazine:
*May 2001 Vol.7<ref>{{cite web|title=Back Number 2001 May|url=http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2001/007.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030213085402/http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2001/007.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-02-13|website=J Groove Magazine Official Website (archived)}}</ref>
*June 2001 Vol.8<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2001/008.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030213084320/http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2001/008.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-02-13|title=Back Number 2001 June|language=Japanese|website=Official Website of J-Groove Magazine (WebArchive)}}</ref>
*September 2001 Vol.11<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2001/011.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030213083909/http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2001/011.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-02-13|title=Back Number 2001 September|language=Japanese|website=Official Website of J-Groove Magazine (WebArchive)}}</ref>
*November 2001 Vol.13<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2001/013.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030220161744/http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2001/013.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-02-20|title=Back Number 2001 November|language=Japanese|website=Official Website of J-Groove Magazine (WebArchive)}}</ref>
*December 2001 Vol.14<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2001/014.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030212020849/http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2001/014.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-02-12|title=Back Number 2001 December|language=Japanese|website=Official Website of J-Groove Magazine (WebArchive)}}</ref>
*April 2002 Vol.18<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2002/018.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030220163619/http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2002/018.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-02-20|title=Back Number 2002 April|language=Japanese|website=Official Website of J-Groove Magazine (WebArchive)}}</ref>
*May 2002 Vol.19<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2002/018.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030220163619/http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2002/018.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-02-20|title=Back Number 2002 May|language=Japanese|website=Official Website of J-Groove Magazine (WebArchive)}}</ref>
*August 2002 Vol.22<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2002/020.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030220163348/http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2002/020.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-02-20|title=Back Number 2002 August|language=Japanese|website=Official Website of J-Groove Magazine (WebArchive)}}</ref>
*February 2003 Vol.28<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2002/026.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030220153923/http://www.j-rock.com:80/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2002/026.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-02-20|title=Back Number 2003 February|language=Japanese|website=Official Website of J-Groove Magazine (WebArchive)}}</ref>
*September 2003 Vol.35<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.j-rock.com/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2003/035.html|title=Back Number 2003 September|language=Japanese|website=Official Website of J-Groove Magazine (WebArchive)|url-status=bot: unknown|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031219073608/http://www.j-rock.com/J-GROOVE/BACK_GROOVE/2003/035.html|archivedate=2003-12-19}}</ref>

From Music Freak Magazine:
*April 2001 Vol.77: Easy Game interview<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2001.html#77|title=Back Number 2001 (April)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*July 2001 Vol.80: Hijack brandnew days Interview<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2001.html#80|title=Back Number 2001 (July)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*September 2001 Vol.82: Release information<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2001.html#82|title=Back Number 2001 (September)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*October 2001 Vol.83: Mayonaka ni Kizuita Funny Love Interview<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2001.html#83|title=Back Number 2001 (October)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*January 2002 Vol.86: New Year Card <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2002.html#86|title=Back Number 2002 (January)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*March 2002 Vol.88: Stay Young Interview <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2002.html#88|title=Back Number 2002 (March)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*April 2002 Vol.89: My back pages interview and liner notes <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2002.html#89|title=Back Number 2002 (April)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*June 2002 Vol.91: Release information<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2002.html#91|title=Back Number 2002 (June)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*July 2002 Vol.92: Wonder Boy Interview<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2002.html#92|title=Back Number 2002 (July)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*November 2002 Vol.96: Release information<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2002.html#96|title=Back Number 2002 (November)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*December 2002 Vol.97: Atsui Namida Interview<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2002.html#97|title=Back Number 2002 (December)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*February 2003 Vol.99: Release information<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2003.html#99|title=Back Number 2003 (February)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*March 2003 Vol.100: Afresh Wish interview<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2003.html#100|title=Back Number 2003 (March)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*July 2003 Vol.104: Everything is nothing interview<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2003.html#104|title=Back Number 2003 (July)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*October 2003 Vol.107: Release information<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2003.html#107|title=Back Number 2003 (October)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*November 2003 Vol.108: Home Again interview<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2003.html#108|title=Back Number 2003 (November)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*August 2004 Vol.117: Never ever interview<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2004.html#117|title=Back Number 2004 (August)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*July 2005 Vol.128: Release information<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2005.html#128|title=Back Number 2005 (July)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*August 2005 Vol.129: Don't stop music interview<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2005.html#129|title=Back Number 2005 (August)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*November 2005 Vol.132: Sounds Good Interview and Liner Notes<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2005.html#132|title=Back Number 2005 (November)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*July 2006 Vol.140: Release information<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2006.html#140|title=Back Number 2006 (July)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*August 2006 Vol.141: Instant Vacation Interview and Liner Notes<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2006.html#141|title=Back Number 2006 (August)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*September 2007 Vol.153: Instant Vacation Interview and Liner Notes<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2007.html#153|title=Back Number 2007 (September)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*October 2007 Vol.154: 6th Story Interview<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2007.html#154|title=Back Number 2007 (October)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2007/07_10/0710_tokushu3.html|title=6th Story Interview (short preview)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*August 2008 Vol.162: Instant Vacation Interview and Liner Notes<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2008.html#162|title=Back Number 2008 (August)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*September 2008 Vol.163: Switch Interview<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2008.html#163|title=Back Number 2008 (September)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2008/08_09/0809_tokushu3.html|title=Switch Interview (short preview)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*May 2009 Vol.173: Release information<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2009.html#173|title=Back Number 2009 (May)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>
*June 2009 Vol.174: My back tracks Interview<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2009.html#174|title=Back Number 2009 (June)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mfmagazine.com/mfm/other_contents/backnumber/previous_year/2009/09_06/0906_tokushu3.html|title=My back tracks interview (short preview)|language=Japanese|website=mfmagazine.com}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20170324173957/http://www.the-tambourines.com/ Official website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170324173957/http://www.the-tambourines.com/ Official website]
*[http://ameblo.jp/the-tambourines/ Official blog]
*[http://ameblo.jp/the-tambourines/ Official blog]


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The★tambourines
OriginJapan
GenresJ-pop, pop rock
Years active2001–2009
LabelsGiza Studio
Past membersAmi Matsunaga
Hiroshi Asai
Toshikazu Kamei
Tatsuya Okada
WebsiteOfficial website

the★tambourines were a Japanese pop band signed to the Giza Studio label, active between 2001 and 2009.

Members

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  • Ami Matsunaga (松永安未) – vocalist, lyricist
  • Hiroshi Asai (麻井寛史) – bassist, composer, arranger
  • Toshikazu Kamei (亀井俊和) – drummer
  • Tatsuya Okada (岡田達也) – engineer

History

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2001-2003

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In January 2001, the band has formed

In April 2001, they released first single Easy game. The single was included in the Giza Studio's compilation album Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2001.

In July 2001, they released second single Hijack brandnew days

In October 2001, they released third single Mayonaka ni Kizuita funny love

In December 2001, vocalist Ami participated in cover album Giza Studio R&B Respect Vol.1: Six Sisters Selection covering "You Can't Hurry Love" by The Supremes. On 15 December, Ami performed cover song in live house Hills Pan Kōjō. DVD footage was released in February 2002.[1][2]

In February 2002, Mami with Toshikazu started broadcast their own music variety program "AMMY ROAD" on Music 727 Channel.[3][4]

In March 2002, they've release fourth single Stay Young. In the media it was promoted as an ending theme for Tokyo Broadcasting System Television television program Oujisama no Branch. The single was included in the Giza Studio's compilation album Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2002.

In April 2002, they've released first studio album My Back Pages. Album track My back pages was in media promoted as a theme song for YTV television program Asa Ichi!. The album ranked #86 in Oricon Weekly charts and sold 2,750 copies. It was their only album which entered into Top 100 Oricon rankings.

In June 2002, Ami participated in second cover album "GIZA studio MAI-K & FRIENDS HOTROD BEACH PARTY" covering Fun Fun Fun by The Beach Boys. In July, Ami performed this cover song twice in Giza Studio Hotrod Beach Party event in Awaji Yumebutai and Zushi Marina. On November the DVD footage was released.[5][6]

In July 2002, after one and half year of debut, their fifth single "Wonder Boy" has ranked first week #99 rank in Oricon rankings.[7] In media it was promoted as an ending theme for Yomiuri TV television program BAN!BOO!Pain!!. The single was included in the Giza Studio's compilation album Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2002.

In December 2002, they've released sixth single Atsui Namida. Atsui Namida received special mix in their upcoming studio album under subtitle album mix.

In March 2003, they've released seventh single Afresh Wish. In the media it was promoted as ending theme for Tokyo Broadcasting System Television television program Sanma no Super Karakuri TV. The single was included in the Giza Studio's compilation album Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2003.

In April 2003, they've released second studio album Dizzy Season. The album reached #115 on the Oricon charts in its first week. It charted for 2 week and sold more than 3,000 copies.

In July 2003, Ami appeared as a guest in Wag live performance at live house Hills Pan Koujou GIZA studio presents THURSDAY LIVE "ROCK NIGHT".[8]

In August 2003, they've released eighth single Everything is nothing. In the media it was promoted as an ending theme for Yomiuri TV television program Pro no Doumyaku. The single was included in the Giza Studio's compilation album Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2003.

In November 2003, they've release third studio album Home Again. It was their last album which enter to Top 200 Oricon Rankings.

2004-2006

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In September 2004, they've released ninth single Never ever ~Aki ha Chotto Samishiku~. The single received re-arrangement in upcoming final studio album under subtitle album mix. In the media it was promoted as an ending theme for Nihon TV program Coming Doubt.

In July 2005, they've made guest appearance in "Rina Matsuri 2005 special REHEARSAL NIGHT".[9][10]

In August 2005, they've released last single "Don't Stop Music". The composer, Aika Ohno self-cover this song in her self cover album. Silent Passage. In the media it was promoted as an ending theme for Tokyo Broadcasting System Television program Azaassu!.

In November 2005 they've released final studio album Sounds Good ~Himekuri Shashin~. The album charted at #270 on the Oricon charts in its first week.

In 2006 they released their first mini album "Instant Vacation". On their official website is included with preview songs and liner notes from members.[11] The album track Ameagari Kirari was in media promoted as an ending theme for Iwate Menkoi Television program Beat Nicks and for Television Saitama program Dream Project Audition TV . The album failed enter to Oricon Weekly Charts.

2007-2009

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In September 2007, they've released second mini album 6th Story. It's marked as their 6th album in the general discography history and includes only 6 tracks. The album enter to #286 Oricon Weekly Charts.

In February 2008, they began stream their own radio "the★tambourinesのmorning moka" till March 2009.[12]

In September 2008, they've released their third and final mini album Switch. The mini album also failed enter to Oricon Weekly Charts.

In 2009, after releasing the compilation album My back tracks through official blog they've announced indefinite hiatus.[13]

After hiatus announcement

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Until 2011, the remaining members without vocalist kept the official blog active.[14]

In 2012, Hiroshi joined in instrumental band "Sensation" as is active as of 2019.[15]

Toshikazu is working as music teacher of drum in "Giza Musician School[16] and Okada is professor in Osaka University of Arts.

Discography

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All songs were written by Ami Matsunaga, composed and arranged by Hiroshi Asai. They released ten singles, four studio, three mini and one "best of" albums.[17][18]

Singles

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Release Day Title Rank
1st 2001/4/25 Easy Game X
2nd 2001/7/18 Hijack Brandnew Days X
3rd 2001/10/31 Mayonaka ni Kizuita funny love (真夜中気づいたfunny love) X
4th 2002/3/20 Stay young X
5th 2002/7/14 Wonder boy 99[19]
6th 2002/12/18 Atsui Namida (アツイナミダ) 182[20]
7th 2003/3/5 Afresh Wish 139 [21]
8th 2003/8/6 Everything Is Nothing 180[22]
9th 2004/9/8 Never Ever ~Aki wa Chotto Samishiku~ (〜秋はちょっとさみしく〜) 100[23]
10th 2005/8/31 Don't Stop Music 177[24]

Studio albums

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Release Day Title Rank
1st 2002/9/28 My Back Pages 86[25]
2nd 2003/4/23 Dizzy Season 115[26]
3rd 2003/11/26 Home Again 175[27]
4th 2005/11/2 Sounds Good ~Himekuri Shashin~ 270[28]

Mini albums

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Release Day Title Rank
1st 2006/8/2 Instant Vacation X
2nd 2007/10/31 6th story 286[29]
3rd 2008/9/24 Switch X

Compilation album

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Release Day Title Rank
1st 2006/6/17 My back tracks 267[30]

Magazine appearances

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From J-Groove Magazine:

  • May 2001 Vol.7[31]
  • June 2001 Vol.8[32]
  • September 2001 Vol.11[33]
  • November 2001 Vol.13[34]
  • December 2001 Vol.14[35]
  • April 2002 Vol.18[36]
  • May 2002 Vol.19[37]
  • August 2002 Vol.22[38]
  • February 2003 Vol.28[39]
  • September 2003 Vol.35[40]

From Music Freak Magazine:

  • April 2001 Vol.77: Easy Game interview[41]
  • July 2001 Vol.80: Hijack brandnew days Interview[42]
  • September 2001 Vol.82: Release information[43]
  • October 2001 Vol.83: Mayonaka ni Kizuita Funny Love Interview[44]
  • January 2002 Vol.86: New Year Card [45]
  • March 2002 Vol.88: Stay Young Interview [46]
  • April 2002 Vol.89: My back pages interview and liner notes [47]
  • June 2002 Vol.91: Release information[48]
  • July 2002 Vol.92: Wonder Boy Interview[49]
  • November 2002 Vol.96: Release information[50]
  • December 2002 Vol.97: Atsui Namida Interview[51]
  • February 2003 Vol.99: Release information[52]
  • March 2003 Vol.100: Afresh Wish interview[53]
  • July 2003 Vol.104: Everything is nothing interview[54]
  • October 2003 Vol.107: Release information[55]
  • November 2003 Vol.108: Home Again interview[56]
  • August 2004 Vol.117: Never ever interview[57]
  • July 2005 Vol.128: Release information[58]
  • August 2005 Vol.129: Don't stop music interview[59]
  • November 2005 Vol.132: Sounds Good Interview and Liner Notes[60]
  • July 2006 Vol.140: Release information[61]
  • August 2006 Vol.141: Instant Vacation Interview and Liner Notes[62]
  • September 2007 Vol.153: Instant Vacation Interview and Liner Notes[63]
  • October 2007 Vol.154: 6th Story Interview[64][65]
  • August 2008 Vol.162: Instant Vacation Interview and Liner Notes[66]
  • September 2008 Vol.163: Switch Interview[67][68]
  • May 2009 Vol.173: Release information[69]
  • June 2009 Vol.174: My back tracks Interview[70][71]

References

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  2. ^ "GIZA studio R&B PARTY at the "Hills Pan Koujou" [Horie] vol.1". CDJapan. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
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