YMCK is a Japanese chiptune band, composed of Midori , Yokemura , and Nakamura . Their work has not been confined to Japan, having released albums in Korea, Thailand and the USA as well as appearing at various events around East Asia and Europe. YMCK's name is derived from the CMYK subtractive color model. YMCK was formed in May 2003 when Midori joined Yokemura and Nakamura. They soon released their first work; a CD-R containing 6 tracks. In 2004, YMCK appeared at Microdisko in Stockholm, Sweden. In the same year they released their first full album, Family Music. In 2005, YMCK again appeared... outside of Japan, this time at the Formoz Festival in Taipei, Taiwan and at the Fat Festival in Bangkok, Thailand. They also released their second full album, FAMILY RACING. In 2006, they again appeared at the Formoz Festival in Taiwan. In January 2009, they appeared in Sweden once again, this time at UppCon in Uppsala, and also played in the opening ceremonies for Katsucon 15 in Arlington, Virginia . In 2009, YMCK remixed the #1 hit song Days by Japanese mega-star Ayumi Hamasaki.
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| Hometown: | Tokyo |
| Also known as: | YMCK |