Artists

Do As Infinity

Biography

[Do As Infinity]

Before Do As Infinity ever rose to the top of the Oricon chart, the trio started out far more modestly -- as street performers. According to legend, the band would perform regularly in front of a train station statue in Shibuya.

Do As Infinity combines jazz-pop, alternative rock and hip-hop in a highly stylisized but totally memorable sound. The trio is no slouch when it comes to nailing hooks. At the same time, Do As Infinity has a keen sense for mixing unlikely elements.

Van anchors the group with a versatile voice, while songwriter Nagao Dai and guitarist Owatari Ryo -- both of whom cite influences as diverse as Led Zeppelin, Radiohead and Natalie Imbruglia -- take the group's music in often contradictory directions. The results are positively electric.

In 2001, Nagao decided to take a more behind-the-scenes role in the band, concentrating on songwriting and leaving video and photo shoots to Owatari and Van. As such, he is not pictured in any of the band's cover art or videos.

Members
  • Nagao Dai: Composer, guitars, programming
  • Van Tomiko: Vocals, lyrics
  • Owatari Ryo: Guitars, backing vocals