About

Jake Cloudchair

Japanese Guitarist
Born in January 9, 1971. Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Jake is a Japanese guitar player. Jake has versatile styles, techniques and awesome tone.
In 1996, Jake started his pro musician’s career as a member of Guniw Tools. Then began his solo project cloudchair in 2003.

Working as a guitarist / composer for live performances and recordings with famous Japanese artists: Atsushi Sakurai(Buck-Tick), Kiyoharu, hitomi, T.M.Revolution and more.
Formed a new band THE MORTAL with Atsushi Sakurai (BUCK-TICK) in 2015.

Jake also creates websites and movie. Especially guitar demo movies are internationally appreciated.

Jake’s works on YouTube


Biography

Guniw Tools

1992
Joined GUNIW TOOLS.
Self-released works (video and cassette tape).
1995
Made a contract with Victor Entertainment.
We moved to Tokyo, after recording our first album.
1996
GUNIW TOOLS debut with an album “NIWLUN“.
1997
”OTHER GOOSE”, “SPARKY” released.
I left the band after a show at the NHK hall (Tokyo).
1998
”LIVE SPARKY” released.
2003
DVD BOX “GUNIW VALUE SET” released.

Super Soul Sonics

1997
I formed SUPER SOUL SONICS with Yoshiki Kishino(iMaginations).
Worked on recordings and live performances with many great musicians.
1998
“SUPER SOUL SONICS“
1999
”HOOP“
2001
”S.U.N.“
2002
”GALACTICA“
2003
Yoshiki and I announced to recess activities as SUPER SOUL SONICS to devote ourselves to each other’s own projects.

Released 4 albums and 8 singles.

cloudchair

– The dynamic imaginary sound which has the delicate gradation of stillness and intensity. –
cloudchair is a solo project of Jake as known as an unique guitarist of Guniw Tools and Super Soul Sonics.
The project has flexible style of performance in case of performance of band consists of many great players
from the bands of about tess, unkie, 101A, the collectors, etc
2003
I began my solo project: cloudchair.
Album “cloudchair” released.
2007
”ECHOES AND WHISPERS” released on the Internet.
This is made only with my guitar sounds.
2009
“Six Strings Soundscapes” released.
2010
Compilation album “Enter Calico” released from Clear Notice (UK).
Live album “Six Strings Soundscapes Live” released.
2011
“live [gift]” released as free download tracks on the web. This is a live tracks featuring noah from 101A.
“Solo Guitar Live Tracks 2011” released.
2012
Line 6 featured Jake in their official blog.
“Shirakava Echo” released:Provided the soundtrack to a movie presented by ARC’TERYX as an outdoor brand.
“Gypsophila” released.
Moss Phlox / SHILFEE AND TULIPCOROBOCKLES” released.
2013
The Right Are Each Other / SHILFEE AND TULIPCOROBOCKLES” released.
“Live Archives 2008-2012 / cloudchair” released.
Began to create high quality demo movies for guitarpedals. j.mp/DemoByCC
2014
Tulip Chair Edition 1 / SHILFEE AND TULIPCOROBOCKLES” released.
2015
Became an official artist of One Control
Formed a new band THE MORTAL with Atsushi Sakurai (BUCK-TICK).

2019
Became an endorser of APⅡ (Aria Custom Shop Guitar).
Became an official artist of Get’m Get’m as an American guitar strap brand.

cloudchair official website

Since October 2006

Staff

Content creator
Jake Cloudchair
Camera
Yusuke Maehara [Movie]
http://bit.ly/yusukemaehara
Terry [Live & Artist Photo]
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kouzaburou/
Styling
Mika Kashiwa
Hair & Make Up
Miki Takagawa (minocolor studio)
Original Logo Design
Atsushi Miyabe
Thanks to (A to Z)
Anasounds
荒井貿易 Aria Guitars
Fujigen
Get’m Get’m
Leqtique
Line 6 Japan
Noel
and more

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