Masayuki Hiizumi

Masayuki Hiizumi
樋泉昌之
Masayuki Hiizumi performing with Pe'z in 2006.
Masayuki Hiizumi performing with Pe'z in 2006.
Background information
Also known asH Zett M, H Zetto M, HZM, HζM
Born (1978-02-12) February 12, 1978 (age 46)
Kobe, Japan[1]
OriginJapan
Occupation(s)Pianist, producer
Instrument(s)Piano, vocaloid, vocals
Years active1999–present
LabelsBMG Japan, Apart Records
Websitewww.worldapart.co.jp/hzettm/

Masayuki Hiizumi (ヒイズミマサユ機, Hiizumi Masayuki, born February 12, 1978), also known by the name H Zett M (stylised as H ZETT M) is a Japanese keyboardist and producer. He became a member of jazz instrumental band Pe'z in 1999, and was a member of Ringo Sheena's band Tokyo Jihen between 2004 and 2005. In 2007, Hiizumi debuted as a solo musician with the name H Zett M.

Biography

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In 2001, Pe'z debuted with their self-titled extended play Pe'z, followed by Hayato and Okokoroire also in 2001.[2] Their major debut release with Toshiba EMI, Akatsuki, was released in 2002.[3]

In 2003, Hiizumi joined musician Ringo Sheena as a tour musician for her 10 date Sugoroku Tour.[4] This tour band, Tokyo Jihen, debuted as a fully fledged musical act in 2004 with the single "Gunjō Biyori", which Hiizumi composed. The band's debut album Kyōiku was released in November 2004, also featuring his songs "Genjitsu ni Oite" and "Service", followed by the Dynamite tour in early 2005.[5] Hiizumi decided to leave the band after the tour to focus on his work with Pe'z, and announced this on July 1, 2005.[6][7]

In 2007, Hiizumi made his solo debut with the album 5+2=11. He also worked in the musical collaboration between Pe'z and folk singer Suzumoku, Pe'zmoku, and performed the Bleach ending theme song "Gallop".

Hiizumi collaborated with Pe'z members Masahiro Nirehara and Kou to create the jazz trio H Zettrio in 2013, and released the album Mitsuboshi on December 4, 2013. H Zettrio further collaborated with jazz singer-songwriter Roco to create the unit Chazz. The unit recorded the album Chazz: Smile Music Life, a collection of songs famous in children's music, performed in a jazz style with new lyrics.[8]

Names

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Hiizumi uses a variety of stage names for different musical projects. JASRAC lists his name with the kanji 樋泉昌之 in the composition credits for his early works for Pe'z, but as a member of Pe'z he lists his name as ヒイズミマサユ機. As a member of Tokyo Jihen, he originally went under the name ヒーズミマサユ季 when the band performed Shiina Ringo's Sugoroku Tour, and as H Zetto M (H是都M) after the band's official debut.[4][6] For his solo debut, he used the name H Zett M. On Shiina Ringo's live film Ringo Haku '14: Toshionna no Gyakushū, he is credited as Hiizumimasayu-KI.

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
[9]
5+2=11 34
Pianohead
  • Released: February 13, 2008
  • Label: BMG
  • Formats: CD, CD/DVD
 50
Mirai no Ongaku (未来の音楽, "Music of the Future") 213
Mahōtsukai no Ongaku (魔法使いのおんがく, "The Music by Wizard")
  • Released: January 9, 2013
  • Label: Apart
  • Formats: 2CD, digital download
 274

Project albums

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List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
[9]
Kirakira Standard with PS60 (きらきら☆すたんだーどwith PS60)
  • Released: November 1, 2010
  • Label: Apart
  • Formats: CD
 189
Kirakira Standard 2: Premium (ききらきら☆すたんだーど2 ～ぷれみあむ～)
  • Released: July 20, 2011
  • Label: Apart
  • Formats: CD
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3D-Piano Anime Theater! CD
  • As H ZETT M x Akai Ryuusei x Marasy
  • Released: July 25, 2012
  • Label: Apart
  • Formats: CD
 124
4D-Piano Anime Theater! CD
  • As H ZETT M x Akai Ryuusei x JimuinG x Marasy
  • Released: June 19, 2013
  • Label: Apart
  • Formats: CD
 120
H Zett M feat. Hatsune Miku (初音ミク)
  • Released: June 19, 2013
  • Label: Apart
  • Formats: CD
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Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
Billboard Japan Hot 100
[10][A]
"Daikirai" (ダイキライ, "Hate") 2008 29 Pianohead

Video albums

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List of media, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak positions
JPN
[9]
Pianoism in Osaka (ビアノイズ・イン・オオサカ)
  • Released: February 13, 2008
  • Label: Apart
  • Formats: DVD
 61
Hikimakuri Destroy (弾きまくりDESTROY)
  • Released: February 3, 2010
  • Label: Apart
  • Formats: DVD
 230
'Piano Dokuenkai 2012' Ustream Document (「ピアノ独演会2012」♪Ustream document)
  • Released: May 10, 2012
  • Label: Apart
  • Formats: DVD
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Piano Dokuenkai: Natsu no Jin Tsuika Kōen 2012.8.23 @ Seijo Hall (ピアノ独演会-夏の陣-追加公演 2012.8.23@成城ホール)
  • Released: January 9, 2013
  • Label: Apart
  • Formats: DVD
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Notes

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  1. ^ Sources for chart positions are as follows: "Daikirai".[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Profile" (in Japanese). World Apart. Archived from the original on June 6, 2002. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  2. ^ "Biography 2001年" (in Japanese). World Apart. Archived from the original on July 24, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  3. ^ "Biography 2002年" (in Japanese). World Apart. Archived from the original on July 24, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  4. ^ a b 第18回 ─ 椎名林檎 実演ツアー 雙六エクスタシー＠渋谷公会堂 2003年8月24日（日） (in Japanese). Tower Records. September 4, 2003. Retrieved June 17, 2014.
  5. ^ 東京事変 全国ツアーが決定 (in Japanese). Vibe-Net. September 1, 2004. Archived from the original on July 24, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  6. ^ a b 東京事変セカンドシーズン突入 (in Japanese). Universal. July 1, 2005. Archived from the original on June 18, 2014. Retrieved June 18, 2014.
  7. ^ 東京事変 オフィシャルインタビュー [Tokyo Jihen Official Interview] (in Japanese). Toshiba EMI. Archived from the original on November 25, 2005. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  8. ^ "H ZETTRIO×ROCO、誰もが知る名曲を大胆ジャズカバー" (in Japanese). Natalie. March 28, 2014. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  9. ^ a b c "H ZETT Mのリリース一覧" [A Look at H Zett M's Releases]. Oricon. December 2013. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
  10. ^ "Hot 100｜JAPAN Charts｜Billboard JAPAN" (in Japanese). Billboard.
  11. ^ "Japan Billboard Hot 100". Billboard Japan. February 25, 2008. Retrieved July 25, 2008.
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