(born 22 September 1971) is a
Japanese
Japanese may refer to:
* Something from or related to Japan, an island country in East Asia
* Japanese language, spoken mainly in Japan
* Japanese people, the ethnic group that identifies with Japan through ancestry or culture
** Japanese diaspor ...
musical
composer
A composer is a person who writes music. The term is especially used to indicate composers of Western classical music, or those who are composers by occupation. Many composers are, or were, also skilled performers of music.
Etymology and Defi ...
and
arranger
In music, an arrangement is a musical adaptation of an existing composition. Differences from the original composition may include reharmonization, melodic paraphrasing, orchestration, or formal development. Arranging differs from orches ...
under
Giza Studio
is a Japanese record label.
The Giza Studio started as an indie label in the late 1990s under the name Garage Indies Zapping Association, but soon Being Inc. bought it as their sister label company. Giza Studio is located in Osaka, Japan and ...
label since 2000.
Biography
Since college he worked as orchestrator, then start working as a bassist. For artists as
Zard
were a Japanese pop rock group, originally with five members, with lead vocalist Izumi Sakai as its only constant member. Zard's work was sold under the record label B-Gram Records, Inc. Their most popular and successful songs are , , and " M ...
,
Mai Kuraki
(born October 28, 1982) is a Japanese pop and R&B singer-songwriter and record producer. After releasing her US debut single " Baby I Like" in 1999, Kuraki signed with Giza Studio and released her Japanese debut single " Love, Day After Tomorro ...
,
B'z and many others from
Being Inc.
Being Incorporated, d.b.a. Being Giza Group, is a Japanese private entertainment conglomerate based in Tokyo's Roppongi district, founded on November 1, 1978 by musician Daiko Nagato. Being Inc. and its subsidiaries are the main supplier of the ...
Tokunaga provided for them music and arrangements, participate in the live support for more than 15 years. Tokunaga is working as a bassist with high technology. He also participated in many chorus parts which he makes on his own. He is member of rock band
doa as vocalist and bassist. Beside of this he's doing programming, is in charge of piano, organ, guitar, mandolin and percussion. He is famous for the composer of ''
Dragon Ball GT
is a 1996–1997 Japanese anime television series based on Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball (manga), ''Dragon Ball'' manga. Produced by Toei Animation, the series premiered in Japan on Fuji TV and ran for 64 episodes from February 1996 to Novem ...
'' replacing
Shunsuke Kikuchi
was a Japanese composer who was active from the early 1960s until 2017. He specialized in incidental music for media such as television and film. Kikuchi was regarded as one of Japan's most highly demanded film and TV composers, working pri ...
.
List of provided works as composer and arranger
compositions and arrangements
Band-Maid
Band-Maid (stylized as BAND-MAID® until 2016) is a Japanese rock band formed in 2013, consisting of singer Saiki Atsumi, guitarist/singer Miku Kobato, lead guitarist Kanami Tōno, bassist Misa, and drummer Akane Hirose. The band combines a rock ...
*Don't Let Me Down
*Order
Mai Kuraki
(born October 28, 1982) is a Japanese pop and R&B singer-songwriter and record producer. After releasing her US debut single " Baby I Like" in 1999, Kuraki signed with Giza Studio and released her Japanese debut single " Love, Day After Tomorro ...
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Feel Fine!
*
Winter Bells
*
Stand Up
Stand Up may refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media
* Stand-up comedy, a comic style in which a comedian performs in front of a live audience
Film
* ''Stand Up'' (2007 film), a film featuring Modi Rosenfeld
* ''Stand Up'' (2008 film), a Brit ...
*
Make my day
*Fairy tale -my last teenage wish-
*
Diamond Wave
''Diamond Wave'' is the sixth studio album by Japanese recording artist Mai Kuraki. It was released on August 2, 2006.
Background
The album was released in two formats: CD+DVD limited edition and CD only standard edition. On August 11, a limit ...
*
Yume ga Saku Haru
Zard
were a Japanese pop rock group, originally with five members, with lead vocalist Izumi Sakai as its only constant member. Zard's work was sold under the record label B-Gram Records, Inc. Their most popular and successful songs are , , and " M ...
*
Eien
was a after '' Kanna'' and before '' Eiso.'' This period spanned the years from April 987 through August 988. The reigning emperor was .
Change of era
* January 2, 987 : The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events. The ...
*Photograph
*
Sawayakana Kimi no Kimochi
*Seven Rainbow
*Vintage
*Ai wo Shinjiteitai
U-ka Saegusa in dB
was a Japanese pop rock band formed in Osaka in 2002. The band consists of lead vocalist U-ka Saegusa, lead guitarist Yūichirō Iwai, lead bassist Taku Ōyabu, and drummer Keisuke Kurumatani. Signed to Giza Studio, the band released four studio ...
*Whenever I think of you
*Kimi no Hitomi no Naka de Mystery
*June Bride ~Anata shika mienai~
Yumi Shizukusa
is a former Japanese singer, songwriter and artist. Born and raised in Kagoshima, she relocated to Osaka in 2002 after winning the Super Starlight Audition and signing a recording contract with Being. In July 2002, Shizukusa appeared in the comp ...
*Take me Take me
*Sometimes
*Control your touch
*I still believe ~Tameiki~
Akane Sugazaki
is a former Japanese pop singer and songwriter. She recorded for the Giza Studio label.
Biography
In 2001 Sugazaki won the Grand Prix Award in Miss Pure Pure Audition 2001 and made a cover appearance for ''Pure 2x'' magazine.
In 2002 Sugazaki ...
*Kimi no Namae Yobu dake de
Ai Takaoka
is a former Japanese pop singer and songwriter under the Giza Studio label.
Biography
Before her solo debut, Ai participated in the cover album " The Hit Parade" covering the song ''Sono Mama Kinisanaide'' (by ''Candies'') alongside Giza singer ...
*Jinsei wa Paradise!
The★tambourines
the★tambourines were a Japanese pop band signed to the Giza Studio label, active between 2001 and 2009.
Members
*Ami Matsunaga (松永安未) - vocalist,lyricist
* Hiroshi Asai (麻井寛史) - bassist, composer, arranger
*Toshikazu Kamei (亀 ...
*Stay young
*After wish
Azumi Uehara
is a former Japanese adult video (AV) actress and former Japanese pop singer.
Life and career
Uehara debuted in 2001 with the song which was featured on the anime ''Detective Conan'' as its 13th ending song. Both the song and the subsequent a ...
*Lazy
WAG
*Just wanna be
*Time waits for no one
*Fukisusabu Kaze no Naka de
*Don't look back again
*Play One More For
Aya Kamiki
is a Japanese singer, actress and model. Her music ranges from pop, rock to R&B. She resides in Osaka, and is signed with Tokyo-based AVEX recording label. She is the vocalist of the rock band Uroboros and the rock duo Sonic Lover Reckless with ...
*Secret Night
Caos Caos Caos
*Far away~Aozora Miagete~
Aiko Kitahara
is a former Japanese pop singer and songwriter under the Giza Studio label.
Biography
Aiko's interest in music was inspired by her mother's love for bossa nova and Latin pop, which have had a big influence on her songs.
2002-2003: Piece of Lo ...
*Da da da, grand blue
Natsuiro
Natsuiro (なついろ) was a Japanese music unit under Giza Studio in their sublabel D-Go.
Members
*Natsuki Morikawa (森川七月) - vocalist
*Yoshimi Yamazaki (山崎好詩未) - keyboardist and lyricist
*Kana Kitagawa (北川加奈) - pianist ...
*Answer, We'll be One Heart, One Love
*Exotic Love
UMI☆KUUN
*I'm just feeling alive
List of provided works as a composer
Zard
were a Japanese pop rock group, originally with five members, with lead vocalist Izumi Sakai as its only constant member. Zard's work was sold under the record label B-Gram Records, Inc. Their most popular and successful songs are , , and " M ...
*Pray
*Good-night sweet heart
Aiuchi Rina
, professionally known by her stage name, and formerly known as R, is a Japanese singer, songwriter, businesswoman, fashion model, and YouTuber. Born in Higashiōsaka, Japan, she won the first season of the audition ''Super Starlight Contest'', ...
*Dream×Dream
*Especial thanks,
*I'll be delighted
*Broken Heart
*Wish
*Be distant
Azumi Uehara
is a former Japanese adult video (AV) actress and former Japanese pop singer.
Life and career
Uehara debuted in 2001 with the song which was featured on the anime ''Detective Conan'' as its 13th ending song. Both the song and the subsequent a ...
*Himitsu
Aya Kamiki
is a Japanese singer, actress and model. Her music ranges from pop, rock to R&B. She resides in Osaka, and is signed with Tokyo-based AVEX recording label. She is the vocalist of the rock band Uroboros and the rock duo Sonic Lover Reckless with ...
*Communication Break
Mai Kuraki
(born October 28, 1982) is a Japanese pop and R&B singer-songwriter and record producer. After releasing her US debut single " Baby I Like" in 1999, Kuraki signed with Giza Studio and released her Japanese debut single " Love, Day After Tomorro ...
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Be With U
*
Born to be Free
*
TRY AGAIN
*
Barairo no Jinsei
grram
*Kanashii Hodo Kyou no Yuuhi Kirei ne
*Orange no Sora
U-ka Saegusa in dB
was a Japanese pop rock band formed in Osaka in 2002. The band consists of lead vocalist U-ka Saegusa, lead guitarist Yūichirō Iwai, lead bassist Taku Ōyabu, and drummer Keisuke Kurumatani. Signed to Giza Studio, the band released four studio ...
*Passionate Wave
Yumi Shizukusa
is a former Japanese singer, songwriter and artist. Born and raised in Kagoshima, she relocated to Osaka in 2002 after winning the Super Starlight Audition and signing a recording contract with Being. In July 2002, Shizukusa appeared in the comp ...
*Keep it Love
Shiori Takei
is a former Japanese pop singer and songwriter from Nishinomiya, Hyogo. She was signed to Giza Studio and Tent House after she came in second place on fifth season of Super Starlight Contest, the audition hosted by Being. Her debut extended pla ...
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Like a little Love
"Like a little Love" is the eighth single by Shiori Takei and released November 8, 2006 under Giza Studio label. The single reached #59 rank first week. It charted for 1 weeks and sold over 1,605 copies.
Track list
#Like a little Love
#*lyricist ...
*Slow step
*New day
*Ano Umi ga Mietara
The★tambourines
*wonder boy
Manish
Manish (''also'' Maneesh) (Devanagari: मनिष ''or'' मनीष) is a common Hindu masculine given name that literally means "The God of the Mind" or the one who has controlled and mastered one's mind (representing an intellectual, geniu ...
*Iranai
Natsuiro
Natsuiro (なついろ) was a Japanese music unit under Giza Studio in their sublabel D-Go.
Members
*Natsuki Morikawa (森川七月) - vocalist
*Yoshimi Yamazaki (山崎好詩未) - keyboardist and lyricist
*Kana Kitagawa (北川加奈) - pianist ...
*Bitter & Sweet Rhapsody
Aiko Kitahara
is a former Japanese pop singer and songwriter under the Giza Studio label.
Biography
Aiko's interest in music was inspired by her mother's love for bossa nova and Latin pop, which have had a big influence on her songs.
2002-2003: Piece of Lo ...
*Tango
List of provided work as an arranger
Miho Komatsu
is a former Japanese singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Kobe, Japan, Komatsu began her career as a songwriter, writing "Kono Machi de Kimi to Kurashitai" for Field of View. In May 1997, she released her debut single " Nazo", which served ...
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Mysterious Love
*
Watashi Sagashi
*Toori Ame
*Kawaita Sakebi
B'z
*
Ultra Soul
"Ultra Soul" is the thirty-first single by B'z, released on March 14, 2001. This song is one of B'z many number-one singles in Oricon charts. As B-Sides, the single features "Rock Man" and "Suima-Yo 2001!!", a remix of the song "Suima-Yo!!" previ ...
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Calling
*
Liar! Liar!
"Liar! Liar!" is the twenty-third single by B'z, released on October 8, 1997. This song is one of B'z many number-one singles in Oricon chart, selling 794,000 copies during its chartrun.
"Liar! Liar!" was featured on the PlayStation 2 music vid ...
*Green
*
It's Showtime!
*
Ocean
The ocean (also the sea or the world ocean) is the body of salt water that covers approximately 70.8% of the surface of Earth and contains 97% of Earth's water. An ocean can also refer to any of the large bodies of water into which the wo ...
*The Circle
*Survive
Zard
were a Japanese pop rock group, originally with five members, with lead vocalist Izumi Sakai as its only constant member. Zard's work was sold under the record label B-Gram Records, Inc. Their most popular and successful songs are , , and " M ...
*Tooi Hoshi wo Kazoete
*
Makenaide
is the 6th single by Zard released on 27 January 1993 under B-Gram Records label.
Background
According to the song's composer Tetsurō Oda, Izumi Sakai was singing "strangely," but it proved to be good. The single reached #1 rank first week. It ...
(in
d-project
d-project is a Japanese cover band under the Giza Studio label. The band was formed to celebrate 25th anniversary of Zard's debut and in first album arranged popular songs. Famous arrangers and composed were grouped with guest vocalist Maki Ohgu ...
)
*
Hitomi Tojite
*Tenshi no you na Egao de
Koshi Inaba
(born September 23, 1964 in Tsuyama, Okayama) is a Japanese vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. He is best known as the singer and lyricist of the rock duo B'z, the best-selling music act in their native Japan. He has also had a su ...
*Hane
*Stay free
*Kodoku no Susume
*Toumei Ningen
*Saitahe Hotel
Field of View
The field of view (FoV) is the extent of the observable world that is seen at any given moment. In the case of optical instruments or sensors it is a solid angle through which a detector is sensitive to electromagnetic radiation.
Humans a ...
*Dear old days
*Dreams
*Someday
*Aoi Kasa de
*Rainy day
*When I call your name
Tube
Tube or tubes may refer to:
* ''Tube'' (2003 film), a 2003 Korean film
* ''The Tube'' (TV series), a music related TV series by Channel 4 in the United Kingdom
* "Tubes" (Peter Dale), performer on the Soccer AM television show
* Tube (band), a ...
*Natsu no Mahou
*Aoi Melody
*I'm in love you, good day sunshine
Keiko Utoku
is a Japanese singer and songwriter under UK Sweet label.
Biography
Keiko made her debut with a chorus part in the band B.B.Queens then joined with J-pop female band Mi-Ke from 1991 to 1993, before starting a solo career. As a child, Utoku liste ...
*Realize
*Trust me
*Change your life
*Are you kidding
Mai Kuraki
(born October 28, 1982) is a Japanese pop and R&B singer-songwriter and record producer. After releasing her US debut single " Baby I Like" in 1999, Kuraki signed with Giza Studio and released her Japanese debut single " Love, Day After Tomorro ...
*Brand New Day, Like a star in the night
Deen
*Tegotae no nai Ai
U-ka Saegusa in dB
was a Japanese pop rock band formed in Osaka in 2002. The band consists of lead vocalist U-ka Saegusa, lead guitarist Yūichirō Iwai, lead bassist Taku Ōyabu, and drummer Keisuke Kurumatani. Signed to Giza Studio, the band released four studio ...
*Tears Go By
*Graduation
*Secret & Lies
*CHU☆TRUE LOVE
Les Mauvais Garçonnes
*Otoko to Onna
*Yume Miru Chanson Ningyo
Misia
Misaki Itō, commonly known as and stylized as MISIA, is a Japanese singer and songwriter. Born in Nagasaki, Misia moved to Fukuoka at the age of 14 to pursue a recording career. There, she continued her secondary education and briefly attended ...
*Koi Uta, Don't stop music
Ai Takaoka
is a former Japanese pop singer and songwriter under the Giza Studio label.
Biography
Before her solo debut, Ai participated in the cover album " The Hit Parade" covering the song ''Sono Mama Kinisanaide'' (by ''Candies'') alongside Giza singer ...
*Kimi no Soba de, Natsu no Aru hi ni, You're Still The One
Yumi Shizukusa
is a former Japanese singer, songwriter and artist. Born and raised in Kagoshima, she relocated to Osaka in 2002 after winning the Super Starlight Audition and signing a recording contract with Being. In July 2002, Shizukusa appeared in the comp ...
*Wonderful World
Breakerz
*Bokura, Ao no Mirai
Azumi Uehara
is a former Japanese adult video (AV) actress and former Japanese pop singer.
Life and career
Uehara debuted in 2001 with the song which was featured on the anime ''Detective Conan'' as its 13th ending song. Both the song and the subsequent a ...
*Mushoku
Marie Ueda
is a Japanese singer and songwriter under Giza Studio label.
Biography
At the age of 5 or 6, Ueda dreamed to become a singer one day. During elementary school she tried out in various auditions at singing contests.
In 2003, at 12, she sang Y ...
*Yume no Parade
*Wakannani no wa Iya da
*Synchro
*RRRRR
*Clear
*FAR
Natsuiro
Natsuiro (なついろ) was a Japanese music unit under Giza Studio in their sublabel D-Go.
Members
*Natsuki Morikawa (森川七月) - vocalist
*Yoshimi Yamazaki (山崎好詩未) - keyboardist and lyricist
*Kana Kitagawa (北川加奈) - pianist ...
*Summer Spur
*For Dear
*Girls song!!!
Caos Caos Caos
*Good-bye Memories
Sayuri Iwata
is a Japanese actress and former singer.
Discography Singles
*005.02.23
* 005.03.30
* 005.07.27
* 005.11.09"Thank You for Everything"
Albums
* 005.05.25
* 005.12.07Thank You For...
* 008.06.04Best +
DVDs
* 006.05.03First Scene ~Sayuri Iwata ...
*Sora Tobu Ano Shiroi Kumo no you ni
Interview
*Entertainmentstation 23.5.2016
*Ikebe Times 22.17.2017
References
External links
Official profil
Official Twitte
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1971 births
Living people
Being Inc. artists
Japanese male composers
Japanese music arrangers
Japanese rock bass guitarists
Musicians from Yokohama
20th-century Japanese male musicians
21st-century Japanese male musicians