dipity

Kahimi Karie (カヒミ・カリィ Kahimi Karī), born Mari Hiki (比企マリ Hiki Mari, born March 15, 1968) is a Japanese female Shibuya-kei vocalist.

Kahimi sings in English, French, and Japanese (among other languages) with breathy child-like vocals. Her music can be considered ethereal, whispery pop; a number of songs have been written for her by Momus. She also has a strong connection to Cornelius, who collaborated on many early works, and whose trendy Trattoria label released many of her EPs in the mid-'90s. Karie currently lives in Tokyo, Japan, though she spent much of her career in Paris.

Two projects have been announced for release in July 2007. One is the live DVD Muhlifein; the other is the rarities collection Specialothers.

Created by dipity on Jan 31, 2008

Last updated: 11/17/09 at 05:50 AM

• Montage
  May 20, 2004

  Track listing: When Will You Be Back?Making Our WorldFree LinePancartes (蟻の行列)柔らかい月Send Me Your SunDiversGila GilaI Call You You Call MeNana
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• Trapeziste
  2002

  Track listing: Tornade (outside)TrapezisteAbout The GirlsHabaneraAu marche de Saint-OuenLexieSleepTornade (inside)Je veux un vieuxKinski
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• My Suitor
  2000

  Track listing: My SuitorDilly Dally DollyMelt the SnowDrum Beat for BabyBlack VelvetSince You've Been AwayThe Photo Song
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• Journey to the Centre of Me
  Apr 25, 2000

  Track listing: The Seventh Wife of Henry VIIIMistaken Memories of Medieval ManhattanThe Lady of ShallotPygmalismJourney to the Centre of Me
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• Once Upon a Time
  Mar 28, 2000

  Track listing: Do You Know the Time?MetaphorsTurtle SongMonstersLost in a Paris Nightclub
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• Spin! Limited Edition (disc 1)
  1999

  Track listing: Dear Boy (Tone Twilight Buhaina encores)Kemuri (DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid remix)Sleep Walking (Grand Popo Football Club remix)Pygmalism (Optiganally Yours remix)Kemuri (ambient mix by DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid)? (Sean O'Hagan of the High Llamas remix)Tilt (Sunshine FX remix)
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• K.K. Works 1998-2000
  1999

  Track listing: Tilt (remixed by Sunshine Fix)What are you wearing?What are you wearing? (remixed by Shinco)SleepwalkingPygmalism (remixed by Optiganally Yours)Turtle SongClip ClapMistaken Memories of Medieval ManhattanHarmony KorineDear Boy (remixed by Tone Twilighy Buhaina Encores)Do you know the time?MetaphorsThe Symphonies of BeethovenOrly-Narita (remixed by Buffalo Daughter)I can't wait for summerLost in a Paris nightclub
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• Live!
  1999

  Track listing: Lolitapop DollhouseMike Always DiaryZoom UpI Am A KittenNikon 2ElectrophoneAlcoholOrly-NaritaDavid HamiltonGood Morning WorldTake It Easy My Brother CharlieOne Thousand 20th Century ChairsMa Langue Au ChatLe Lecon De Francies
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• Tilt
  1999

  Track listing: I Can't Wait for SummerJe Dormais Sous La NeigeSleepwalkingIce Age TrainDear BoyDo You Know the Time?Metaphors?(We'll Go) Separate WaysKemuriHappy Birthday What Am I For?Lila's ThemePygmalism
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• Giapponese a Roma
  1998

  Track listing: Giapponese a RomaPor qué te vasStill Be Your GirlMike Alway's Diary
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• The Best of Trattoria Years Plus More
  Sep 29, 1998

  Track listing: Good Morning WorldCandymanElastic GirlMike Alway's DiaryTake It Easy My Brother CharlieZoom Up!Dis-moi Quelque Chose Avant De DormirWhen You Close Your EyesLe Roi Soleil
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• Kahimi Karie
  Sep 7, 1998

  Track listing: Good Morning WorldCandymanMike Alway's DiaryLe Roi SoleilSerieux Comme le PlaisiaLolitapop DollhouseElastic GirlDis-moi Quelque Chose Avant De DormirZoom Up!When You Close Your EyesTake It Easy My Brother Charlie
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• K.K.K.K.K.
  Jul 1998

  Track listing: One Thousand 20th Century ChairsQu'est-ce que tu Veux?Kahimi Karie et MoiThe Harder They ComeThe Symphonies of BeethovenOrly-NaritaWhat Is Blue?Kahimi au TelephoneWhat Are You Wearing? (Shinco remix)The Symphonies of Beethoven (add N to (X) remix)Orly-Narita (Buffalo Daughter remix)One Thousand 20th Century Chairs (Hirohisa Horie remix)Clip ClapHarmony KorineWhat are you wearing?
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• Larme De Crocodile
  Feb 1997

  Track listing: AlcoholSuperfreakDavid HamiltonElectrophoneParis, TexasTiny King KongCat From the FutureWatashi No Jinsei, Jinsei No NatsuLes leçons de Français
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• Le Roi Soleil
  Jun 25, 1996

  Track listing: Le Roi SoleilTake It Easy My Brother CharlieMa Langue Au ChatSon of a Gun若草の頃/A Fantastic Moment
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• Leur L'existence
  Jul 25, 1995

  Track listing: Serieux Comme le PlaisirWakakusa No KoroItsuwari No KoiSerieux Comme le Plaisir (2)
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• I am a Kitten
  Jan 24, 1995

  Track listing: I am a kittenVogue BambiniNikon 2The PoisonersGiapponese a Roma
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• My First Karie
  1994

  Track listing: Elastic GirlDis-Moi Quelque Chose Avant De DormirZoom Up!Do Me Do MeWhen You Close Your EyesDans Mon Nombril
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• GIRLY
  1993

  Track listing: CandymanLolita Go HomeStill Be Your GirlPor qué te vas
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• Mike Alway's Diary
  1991

  Track listing: Mike Alway's Diary (Japanese)Mike Alway's DiaryGet Out Of Your Lazy BedShower To Shower
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/

• Kahimi Karie's Birthday
  1967

  Kahimi Karie was born
  http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kahimi/