The Band Toto Asia
Toto expanded its production facilities overseas, and was doing business in France and Germany, Indonesia, Korea and Taiwan, Thailand and the People's Republic of China. The company believed that North America as a growth market for Washlet bidets and toilets, in contrast to its "base" markets of Japan and China.
Dhaniram Toto was recording Toto words to ensure the next generation could comprehend the words. Many words were substituted with foreign ones. For instance dui, which was Bengali for verandah was being used.
Origins
Toto's early history, which began in 1917, mirrored Japan's rapid economic growth. In the first half of 1917, Toto manufactured products to meet the demands for modern, contemporary urban housing. It had the first tunnel kilns in the country to produce ceramics continuously. It also pioneered the use of automation to control production, allowing for more efficiency and consistency.
The company began expanding internationally in the latter part of the 1980s to profit from new markets and sales opportunities. The company created the Cera Trading Company to import and market other manufacturers' products to expand its line of sanitary earthenwares and plumbing fittings. This strategy helped increase sales and increased the firm's market share.
In the 90s, Toto began to focus on research and development of water-related appliances. It also redesigned its system of distribution to better serve customers and improve profit. The company used the same approach of just-in-time in its supply chain management and sales program. This resulted in a higher degree of customer satisfaction.
Toto continued to develop toilet technology. The latest toilet, for instance it has a powerful tornado flush that is more eco green than traditional toilets. The company also makes use of recycled water in its manufacturing process and has a green purchasing policy. In addition to toilets Toto manufactures bathtubs and faucets, as well as hand dryers that are more efficient in terms of energy consumption than typical models.
The first museum of the company was opened in 2015 and features exhibits on Toto's seminal products and their development and its group companies (all related to ceramics) and the history of plumbing and products such as bath units and, in a different gallery, Toto products sold around the world. The museum also has a bathroom with a washbasin and other toilet innovations.
Before the formation of Toto members of the group performed sessions for a variety of musicians. Boz Scaggs' album Silk Degrees featured keyboardist David Paich as well as guitarists Mike Porcaro & Steve Lukather and drummer Jeff Porcaro & Steve Lukather. They also performed on records by Steely Dan, Seals and Crofts, and Sonny and Cher.
Discography
With a name as evocative as Asia one would think that the group would be prog kings and queens however, it's actually a fairly straightforward rock group. The group started out as a quartet, and they released two albums - 1979's self titled debut and 1980's Armed to the Teeth. The group has a diverse musical background, but their biggest success came in 1982 with Toto IV.
The album was a huge blockbuster, but it was not without its share of issues. Record companies put the band on the spot with the ultimatum "give us a hit record or we'll sack you" and the pressure was on to give it. Luckily for Toto they delivered and they did it with the help of the smash hit single "Africa."
Toto's musical mastery is a result of their previous experience. Before joining the group, the band members were session musicians for artists like Boz Scaggs. Steely Dan and Seals and Crofts. Their distinctive sound has become the standard for '80s music, influencing many contemporary artists.
The album begins with a hefty dose of hard rock with tracks like Running Out of Time and Unknown Soldier showcasing the bands ability to write amazing AOR songs that slowly work their hooks into you. But the album also contains some slower, more jazzy tracks like The Little Things and Chinatown. The album ends with Great Expectations. This song is a mix of folk and distortion AOR that could seem like a complete blunder, but is very effective.
After Toto IV The band's fortunes turned to the downside. David Hungate left the band to pursue a solo career and the band had several drummers. In 1984, Bobby Kimball left the band following drug-related charges. The band remained with Michael Porcaro, Steve Lukather and Michael Porcaro.
Toto released Isolation despite the turmoil. 토토사이트 모음 wasn't as popular as IV. The band managed to release an album that was chart-topping, Kingdom of Desire, in 1992. This album marked the end of Toto's lineup and the debut of Simon Phillips, a new singer.
Tours
The band has performed around the world to a global audience of millions, with sold-out shows across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia and New Zealand. The repertoire of the band is extensive and their catalog has amassed over one billion streams on streaming services around the world. The band's music has inspired many generations of fans.
Steve Lukather and Joe Williams have formed a strong and vibrant friendship that flourishes professionally on a worldwide basis. In 2018 the duo celebrated their 40th anniversary of Tours Around The Sun with a hugely successful tour around the world. The album with the same name reached #5 on Billboard 200. The band's latest tour includes their most popular songs and rarely-performed live deep cuts as well as a selection of songs that come from Lukather's and Williams catalogs.
TOTO has an NP Score of 20. This score is a measure of how likely it is that customers will recommend the brand. Promoters are those who praise the company and actively encourage others to use their products or services. Detractors have negative opinions about the company and actively discourage others from making use of its products or services.
Join Toto to enjoy a unique cultural experience in Asia. This highlights tour of a region the French once called Indochine provides luxurious accommodation, a trip on a luxury cruise ship in Halong Bay, and an exploration of the mysterious temples of Angkor Wat. It also includes an evening in the charming city of Luang Prabang. This UNESCO World Heritage City is a feast for the senses. This is a once-in-a-lifetime trip that you shouldn't miss!
Line-up
The band's third album, Turn Back, marked an reversion to the classic sextet style of previous albums and was a more ferocious, consistent effort with an edge that was more pronounced than Hydra. The edgier sound of Turn Back was a reflection of the maturation in the group. Drummer Bobby Kimball's increased ability to play was evident in the vocals of Joseph Williams, who had become more confident and mature. Keyboardist David Paich's work also was more precise, sharper and less cloned earlier recordings.
After touring to promote their album, the group recorded the band's Amsterdam live show which was released on Eagle Records as a 2-CD set entitled Falling In Between. The group released their new studio album a few months after, and went on a world tour to help promote the album. During this period keyboardist Greg Phillinganes replaced Paich and bassist David Hungate quit the group to spend time with his family.
In 1998, Paich and Lukather started looking through old tapes and demos for a new album featuring songs that were never recorded before. The album was released in the form of a double-album called Then and Now in 2001. It was the band's first album that did not contain the single track "A". The album also contained an previously unreleased track "Kari-Anne".
By 2003, Toto had begun to decline in popularity. The fourth album, Old Is New, was a commercial failure, and the vocalist Williams was suffering from a severe case of laryngitis that limited his singing abilities. Hungate also returned to Nashville and Leland Sklar's drumming was replaced by Shem Von Schroeck.
Downes and the other original members of Asia - Wetton, Palmer, and Howe--convened a meeting in England in early 2006 to discuss the possibility of officially restructuring the band. 토토사이트 추천 , which was missing Howe who was busy with Yes at the time, became Toto XIV. They toured extensively.
In 2010, the band reunited for another reunion tour with a slightly different line-up, including guitarists Mike Porcaro and Steve Lukather, drummer John Pierce, bassist Shannon Forrest, and multi-instrumentalists Warren Ham and Dominique Taplin. The band featured a special appearance by singer Michael McDonald and a backing vocalist named Mabvuto Carver.