Zabadak (band)

is a Japanese musical group formed by Tomohiko Kira, Yoko Ueno, and Katushi Matsuda in 1985. The sound of Zabadak has been strongly influenced by both Celtic music and progressive. In 1993, Ueno and Matsuda left and Kira continued the group as a solo act still under the name Zabadak. Kira's partner and longtime support member Koko Komine joined in March 2011. Kira died on July 3, 2016, from an undisclosed cause at the age of 56.

Zabadak was named after a song by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich. The main-belt asteroid 10566 Zabadak was named after the band.

Zabadak albums include collaborations and co-writes with American songwriter Cara Jones.

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

1. ZABADAK-I
2. *Released March 20, 1986, by Toshiba-EMI
3. Gin no Sankaku (銀の三角)
4. *Released February 4, 1987, by Toshiba-EMI
5. WATER GARDEN
6. *Released August 26, 1987, by Toshiba-EMI
7. Welcome to Zabadak (ウェルカム・トゥ・ザバダック)
8. *Released November 5, 1987, by Toshiba-EMI
9. Sora Tobu Yume (飛行夢)
10. *Released November 1, 1989, by MMG
11. Tooi Ongaku (遠い音楽)
12. *Released October 25, 1990, by MMG
13. ZABADAK
14. *Released February 14, 1991, by Toshiba EMI
15. Watashi wa Hitsuji (私は羊)
16. *Released October 25, 1991, by MMG
17. Juunigatsu no Gogo, Kawara de Boku wa Natsu no Fuukei o Omoidashiteita. (十二月の午後、河原で僕は夏の風景を思い出していた。)
18. *Released July 13, 1992, by Biosphere Records
19. Sakura (桜)
20. *Released January 25, 1993, by MMG
21. Oto (音)
22. *Released October 25, 1994
23. SOMETHING IN THE AIR
24. *Released September 11, 1996, by Polystar
25. Hikari Furu Asa (光降る朝)
26. *Released October 14, 1996, by Polystar
27. TRiO
28. *Released August 25, 1997, by Polystar
29. LiFE
30. *Released September 18, 1997, by Polystar
31. Hachimitsu Hakusho (はちみつ白書)
32. *Released September 2, 1998, by Polystar
33. iKON ~Tooi Tabi no Nikki~ (iKON ～遠い旅の記憶～)
34. *Released January 20, 2000, by Biosphere Records
35. Kaze o Tsugu Mono (風を継ぐ者)
36. *Released April 8, 2001, by Nevula Project
37. COLORS
38. *Released November 1, 2001, by Gargoyle
39. Blizzard Music (ブリザード・ミュージック)
40. *Released November 24, 2001, by Nevula Project
41. SIGNAL
42. *Released November 7, 2002, by Gargoyle
43. Wonderful Life
44. *Released January 22, 2004, by Gargoyle
45. Sora no Iro (空ノ色)
46. *Released November 11, 2004, by Gargoyle
47. Kaiten Gekijou (回転劇場)
48. *Released March 14, 2007, by Gargoyle
49. Heikou Sekai (平行世界)
50. *Released February 15, 2009, by Gargoyle
51. Kakenukeru Kaze no you ni -Original Soundtrack for "Kaze o Tsugi Mono" 2009- (駆け抜ける風のように -Original Soundtrack for『風を継ぐ者』2009-)
52. *Released August 4, 2009, by Nevula Project
53. Hito (ひと)
54. *Released March 14, 2011, by Gargoyle
55. Inochi no Kioku (いのちの記憶)
56. *Released April 8, 2013, by Gargoyle
57. Лето јесен зима пролеће - 夏　秋　冬　春 -
58. *Released June 15, 2013, by Gargoyle

Compilation albums

1. Souseiki ~The Best of Zabadak~ (創世紀 ～ザ・ベスト・オブ・ザバダック～)
2. *Released June 24, 1992, by Toshiba-EMI
3. decade
4. *Released September 25, 1993, by MMG
5. remains
6. *Released August 25, 1996, by Biosphere Records
7. Pieces of The Moon
8. *Released October 35, 1996, by MMG
9. Souseiki +2 (創世紀 +2)
10. *Released December 11, 1996, by Toshiba-EMI
11. STORIES
12. *Released September 15, 1999, by Polystar
13. Christmas Songs (クリスマスソングス)
14. *Released December 8, 2004, by Gargoyle
15. 20th
16. *Released July 19, 2006, by Polystar
17. *Re-released January 20, 2010, by Universal Music
18. CARAMELBOX SOUNDBOOK [GREEN]
19. *Released July 11, 2009, by Nevula Project

Rearrange albums

1. Saito NEKO quartet plays ZABADAK with KIRA tomohiko
2. *Released October 1, 2000, by Biosphere Records
3. Uchuu no Radio (宇宙のラジヲ)
4. *Released September 19, 2007, by Gargoyle

Live albums

1. Live (ライブ)
2. *Released April 25, 1991, by MMG
3. prunus
4. *Released August 20, 1994, by Biosphere Records
5. wonderful live 2004.3.5 @ club citta'& signal live 2003.1.11 @ nakano zero
6. *Released August 2004 by Gargoyle

Singles

1. "Bi Chance -Ayashii Ronde-" (美チャンス－妖しい輪舞－)
2. *Released September 25, 1987, by Toshiba-EMI
3. "Mizu no Runesu / Seraphita" (水のルネス／シェラフィータ)
4. *Released October 5, 1987, by Toshiba-EMI
5. "FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS"
6. *Released March 10, 1989, by MMG
7. "LET THERE BE LIGHT"
8. *Released June 25, 1989, by MMG
9. "harvest rain (Houjou no Ame)" (harvest rain （豊穣の雨）)
10. *Released June 25, 1990, by MMG
11. "Tooi Ongaku" (遠い音楽)
12. *Released September 25, 1990, by MMG
13. "Shiiba no Harubushi" (椎葉の春節)
14. *Released January 25, 1993, by MMG
15. "MERRY GO ROUND Mitai na Kimi" (MERRY GO ROUNDみたいな君)
16. *Released September 2, 1998, by Polystar
17. "Kaachibai" (夏至南風(カーチバイ))
18. *Released October 28, 2000, by penelope

Videos

1. live
2. *Released April 25, 1991, by MMG (VHS/LD)
3. noren wake
4. *Released December 5, 1993, by Biosphere Records (VHS)
5. *Re-released February 14, 2005 (DVD)
6. noren wake ...plus
7. *Released May 5, 1994, by Biosphere Records (LD)
8. "OTO" LIVE 12.28, 1994 at ON AIR WEST TOKYO
9. *Released December 25, 1995, by Zabadak Office(VHS)
10. *Re-released February 14, 2005 (DVD)
11. Zabadak 10566
12. *Released November 12, 2000, by Biosphere Records (VHS)
13. *Re-released February 14, 2005 (DVD)
14. CARAMELBOX PRESENTS ZABADAK ACOUSTIC LIVE
15. *Released July 14, 2002, by Gargoyle (VHS)
16. Still I'm fine
17. *Released January 11, 2003, by Gargoyle (VHS)
18. biosphere years 1988-2000 zabadak special DVD box
19. *Released June 30, 2003, by Biosphere Records
20. *Contains:
21. **noren wake
22. **"OTO" LIVE 12.28, 1994 at ON AIR WEST TOKYO
23. **Zabadak 10566
24. **1986-1993 SPECIAL EDITION
25. **"trio" at ON AIR EAST 1997.6.1
26. 1986-1993 SPECIAL EDITION
27. *Released February 14, 2005, by Biosphere Records (DVD)
28. "trio" at ON AIR EAST 1997.6.1
29. *Released February 14, 2005, by Biosphere Records (DVD)
30. ZABADAK 2006~2007@CLUB CITTA
31. *Released September 20, 2007, by Gargoyle (DVD)
32. ZABADAK a Paris
33. *Released July 19, 2008, by Gargoyle (DVD)
34. ZABADAK Shinshun Gekkouyakai　(ZABADAK 新春月光夜會)
35. *Released June 24, 2010, by Gargoyle (DVD)

References

External links

• Official Homepage