Symphonic metal band Liv Moon was formed in Japan in October 2009. Inspired by
hearing Finnish band Nightwish’s 2002 cover version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
“The Phantom of the Opera,” Japanese keyboardist, songwriter, and producer
Tatsuya Nishiwaki decided to form his own symphonic rock project. After meeting
half-Swedish / half-Japanese singer Arkane Kanzuki – formerly of opera troupe
The Takarazuka Revue Company – he knew he had found the singer for his new
group. Arkane, who possessed a four-octave range, soon changer her stage name to
Arkane Liv. The duo brought in several ot...