Zabadak (band)


Zabadak 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
  4. *Released February 4, 1987 by Toshiba-EMI
  5. WATER GARDEN
  6. *Released August 26, 1987 by Toshiba-EMI
  7. Welcome to Zabadak
  8. *Released November 5, 1987 by Toshiba-EMI
  9. Sora Tobu Yume
  10. *Released November 1, 1989 by MMG
  11. Tooi Ongaku
  12. *Released October 25, 1990 by MMG
  13. ZABADAK
  14. *Released February 14, 1991 by Toshiba EMI
  15. Watashi wa Hitsuji
  16. *Released October 25, 1991 by MMG
  17. Juunigatsu no Gogo, Kawara de Boku wa Natsu no Fuukei o Omoidashiteita.
  18. *Released July 13, 1992 by Biosphere Records
  19. Sakura
  20. *Released January 25, 1993 by MMG
  21. Oto
  22. *Released October 25, 1994
  23. SOMETHING IN THE AIR
  24. *Released September 11, 1996 by Polystar
  25. Hikari Furu Asa
  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
  32. *Released September 2, 1998 by Polystar
  33. iKON ~Tooi Tabi no Nikki~
  34. *Released January 20, 2000 by Biosphere Records
  35. Kaze o Tsugu Mono
  36. *Released April 8, 2001 by Nevula Project
  37. COLORS
  38. *Released November 1, 2001 by Gargoyle
  39. Blizzard Music
  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
  46. *Released November 11, 2004 by Gargoyle
  47. Kaiten Gekijou
  48. *Released March 14, 2007 by Gargoyle
  49. Heikou Sekai
  50. *Released February 15, 2009 by Gargoyle
  51. Kakenukeru Kaze no you ni -Original Soundtrack for "Kaze o Tsugi Mono" 2009-
  52. *Released August 4, 2009 by Nevula Project
  53. Hito
  54. *Released March 14, 2011 by Gargoyle
  55. Inochi no Kioku
  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

  59. Souseiki ~The Best of Zabadak~
  60. *Released June 24, 1992 by Toshiba-EMI
  61. decade
  62. *Released September 25, 1993 by MMG
  63. remains
  64. *Released August 25, 1996 by Biosphere Records
  65. Pieces of The Moon
  66. *Released October 35, 1996 by MMG
  67. Souseiki +2
  68. *Released December 11, 1996 by Toshiba-EMI
  69. STORIES
  70. *Released September 15, 1999 by Polystar
  71. Christmas Songs
  72. *Released December 8, 2004 by Gargoyle
  73. 20th
  74. *Released July 19, 2006 by Polystar
  75. *Re-released January 20, 2010 by Universal Music
  76. CARAMELBOX SOUNDBOOK
  77. *Released July 11, 2009 by Nevula Project

    Rearrange albums

  78. Saito NEKO quartet plays ZABADAK with KIRA tomohiko
  79. *Released October 1, 2000 by Biosphere Records
  80. Uchuu no Radio
  81. *Released September 19, 2007 by Gargoyle

    Live albums

  82. Live
  83. *Released April 25, 1991 by MMG
  84. prunus
  85. *Released August 20, 1994 by Biosphere Records
  86. wonderful live 2004.3.5 @ club citta'& signal live 2003.1.11 @ nakano zero
  87. *Released August 2004 by Gargoyle

    Singles

  88. "Bi Chance -Ayashii Ronde-"
  89. *Released September 25, 1987 by Toshiba-EMI
  90. "Mizu no Runesu / Seraphita"
  91. *Released October 5, 1987 by Toshiba-EMI
  92. "FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS"
  93. *Released March 10, 1989 by MMG
  94. "LET THERE BE LIGHT"
  95. *Released June 25, 1989 by MMG
  96. "harvest rain "
  97. *Released June 25, 1990 by MMG
  98. "Tooi Ongaku"
  99. *Released September 25, 1990 by MMG
  100. "Shiiba no Harubushi"
  101. *Released January 25, 1993 by MMG
  102. "MERRY GO ROUND Mitai na Kimi"
  103. *Released September 2, 1998 by Polystar
  104. "Kaachibai"
  105. *Released October 28, 2000 by penelope

    Videos

  106. live
  107. *Released April 25, 1991 by MMG
  108. noren wake
  109. *Released December 5, 1993 by Biosphere Records
  110. *Re-released February 14, 2005
  111. noren wake...plus
  112. *Released May 5, 1994 by Biosphere Records
  113. "OTO" LIVE 12.28,1994 at ON AIR WEST TOKYO
  114. *Released December 25, 1995 by Zabadak Office
  115. *Re-released February 14, 2005
  116. Zabadak 10566
  117. *Released November 12, 2000 by Biosphere Records
  118. *Re-released February 14, 2005
  119. CARAMELBOX PRESENTS ZABADAK ACOUSTIC LIVE
  120. *Released July 14, 2002 by Gargoyle
  121. Still I'm fine
  122. *Released January 11, 2003 by Gargoyle
  123. biosphere years 1988-2000 zabadak special DVD box
  124. *Released June 30, 2003 by Biosphere Records
  125. *Contains:
  126. **noren wake
  127. **"OTO" LIVE 12.28,1994 at ON AIR WEST TOKYO
  128. **Zabadak 10566
  129. **1986-1993 SPECIAL EDITION
  130. **"trio" at ON AIR EAST 1997.6.1
  131. 1986-1993 SPECIAL EDITION
  132. *Released February 14, 2005 by Biosphere Records
  133. "trio" at ON AIR EAST 1997.6.1
  134. *Released February 14, 2005 by Biosphere Records
  135. ZABADAK 2006~2007@CLUB CITTA'
  136. *Released September 20, 2007 by Gargoyle
  137. ZABADAK a Paris
  138. *Released July 19, 2008 by Gargoyle
  139. ZABADAK Shinshun Gekkouyakai　
  140. *Released June 24, 2010 by Gargoyle