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Kunitachi College Of Music
The is a private university, private music conservatory in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1926 as the Tokyo Conservatory of Music, Kunitachi now offers study programs in performance, music education, composition, computer music, and musicology, for bachelor's degree, post-bachelor's diploma, master's degree, and doctorate. It has signed cooperation agreements with notable music schools around the world, such as Geneva University of Music, California Institute of Arts, among others. Notable alumni *Masamichi Amano, composer *Ahn Eak-tai, composer and conductor *Masashi Fujimoto, actor, singer, musician, and entertainer *Okuda Hiroko, inventor and composer *Kohmi Hirose, singer *Joe Hisaishi, composer and director *Masato Honda, saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist *Yukihiro Ikeda, tubist *Ichiyo Izawa, pianist of Tokyo Jihen; frontman of Appa (band), Appa; dropped out *Motohiro Kawashima, composer *Mayumi Miyata, Shō (instrument), shō player *Michiru O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kohmi Hirose
is a Japanese pop singer and songwriter. Since the release of her million-selling single " Romance no Kamisama" in 1993, Hirose has recorded music for winter-sporting goods company Alpen's advertising campaigns. This has prompted the Japanese public to bestow upon her the nickname of . Biography After returning from America, her first album "Bingo!" was released in July 1992, but the first big hit for her was her third single, released in December 1993, " Romance no Kamisama", which sold 1.75 million copies. Subsequent album and single releases around that time of year, as well as her sponsorship deal with the skiing goods company Alpen to write songs for their winter-time commercials, earned her the title of the "Winter Queen", and this was reinforced with the single "Gelände ga Tokeru Hodo Koishitai" in December 1995. Her 1998 compilation of these singles, '' The Best "Love Winters"'', is certified multi-million, having sold 2.4 million copies. She hosts a weekly show on Us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gravure Idol
A model is a person with a Role (other), role either to display commercial product (business), products (notably fashion clothing in fashion shows) or to serve as an Model (art), artist's model. Modelling ("modeling" in British and American English spelling differences#Doubled consonants, American English) entails using one's body to represent someone else's body or someone's artistic imagination of a body. For example, a woman modelling for shoes uses her foot to model the potential customers' feet. Modelling thus is different from posing for portrait photography, portrait painting, and distinct from other types of public performance, such as acting or Dance, dancing. Personal opinions are normally not expressed, and a model's reputation and image are considered critical. Types of modelling include: fine art, Fashion modeling, fashion, Glamour modeling, glamour, fitness, and body-part Promotional modeling, promotional modelling. Models are featured in various media ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nozomi Takeuchi
is a Japanese gravure idol, and a female talent. She is from Okazaki, Aichi, belonged to the show-business production ''Yume Kikaku''. Her nickname is 'Kojocho' (means a factory manager), derives from her handle name of the official blog. She graduated from 'Kunitachi College of Music' (in Japan), and plays the piano. Bibliography Photobooks # ''affettuoso 愛情をこめて'', Bunkasha 2003 # ''N-102'', Bauhaus 2004 # ''Crescendo'' (クレッシェンド), Saibunkan 2004 Filmography Image Videos # ''Sweet Fairy'', Bauhaus 2004 # ''Exclamation 02cm爆乳', Com Alliance 2004 # ''102'', Takeshobo 2004 # ''Itoshi Karada'' (イトオシイカラダ / The Coquettish Body), Line Communications 2004 # ''I wish...'', Takeshobo 2005 # ''Mangetsu'' (満月 / Full Moon), Line Communications 2005 # ''Akatsuki no Megami'' (暁の女神 / The Goddess of Daybreak), 2005 # ''SELENA 月の女神'', 2005 # ''Koibito Kibun'' (恋人気分 / Lover's Feeling), 2006 # ''Special DVD-BOX'', 2006 # ''π ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michiru Oshima
Michiru (満, みちる, ミチル) is a Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, 1970s J-Pop artist *, Japanese composer *, Japanese pop singer and songwriter *, Japanese voice actor *, Japanese anime scriptwriter *, Japanese video game composer and pianist *, Japanese voice actress *, Japanese-American singer and songwriter *, Japanese horror manga artist Fictional characters *Michiru Aida, the protagonist of the Japanese TV drama ''Last Friends'' *Michiru Matsushima, a character in the Japanese visual novel series ''The Fruit of Grisaia'' *Michiru, a character in the Japanese visual novel series ''Air'' *Sailor Neptune, aka Michiru Kaioh, one of the central characters in the ''Sailor Moon'' metaseries *Michiru Nishikiori, a character in the Japanese anime and manga series '' Kamichama Karin'' *Michiru Tsuki, a character in the third Naruto movie '' Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom'' *Michiru Kagemori, the protagonist of the Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shō (instrument)
The is a Japanese free reed musical instrument descended from the Chinese '' sheng'', of the Tang dynasty era, which was introduced to Japan during the Nara period (AD 710 to 794), although the ''shō'' tends to be smaller in size than its contemporary sheng relatives. It consists of 17 slender bamboo pipes, each of which is fitted in its base with a metal free reed. Two of the pipes are silent, although research suggests that they were used in some music during the Heian period. It is speculated that even though the pipes are silent, they were kept as part of the instrument to keep the symmetrical shape. The instrument's sound is said to imitate the call of a phoenix, and it is for this reason that the two silent pipes of the ''shō'' are kept—as an aesthetic element, making two symmetrical "wings". Similar to the Chinese sheng, the pipes are tuned carefully with a drop of a dense resinous wax preparation containing fine lead shot. As (breath) moisture collected in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayumi Miyata
is a Japanese player of the '' shō'', a traditional Japanese mouth organ. Miyata was born on April 1, 1954, in Tokyo and graduated from the Kunitachi College of Music, where she majored in piano. While in school, she began studying ''gagaku'' music from Ono Tadamaro of the Imperial Household Agency. Although the ''shō'' is generally associated with Japan's ancient ''gagaku'' court music, Miyata was among the first players of the instrument to specialize in contemporary classical music. She plays a specially constructed instrument with extra pipes, allowing for the use of more chromaticism. The US composer John Cage (1912–1992) composed a number of works for Miyata just before his death. Cage met her during the 1990 Darmstadt summer course. She has also premiered works by Tōru Takemitsu, Toshi Ichiyanagi, Maki Ishii, Joji Yuasa, Klaus Huber, Toshio Hosokawa, and Uroš Rojko. In 2005, Miyata performed in three songs by the Icelandic musician Björk, for the soundtrack al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motohiro Kawashima
is a Japanese music producer and DJ. He is best known for his collaborations with composer Yuzo Koshiro on several video games, such as '' Streets of Rage 2'' and ''Streets of Rage 3''. Biography Kawashima was born in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. He grew up listening to artists such as George Gershwin, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Haruomi Hosono. He later moved to Tokyo and got interested in techno culture. During his time at Kunitachi College of Music he began producing techno music and was introduced to Yuzo Koshiro, who was looking for staff at his company, Ancient. He would go on to join his company in 1992, where he composed for '' Shinobi II: The Silent Fury'' and the Game Gear and Master System versions of ''Batman Returns'', with Koshiro assisting him on both projects. The two would work together again for '' Streets of Rage 2'' and ''Streets of Rage 3'', with him composing approximately half of the latter's soundtrack. During this time they would also frequently go to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appa (band)
is a Japanese rock band formed in 2004 by Keitaro Izawa, Kazuto Satō, and Hideaki Hotta. Since Izawa is well grounded in jazz and classical music, Appa's music is influenced by them. The biggest feature of the playing style of Appa is Izawa's piano playing. Izawa, who is the leader of Appa, is one of the members of Tokyo Jihen (from 2005). In 2004, Izawa, who had quit his band NAM, formed a band named "Appa" with Satō and Hotta. They often held live performances, but not so many people came to like them. After Izawa joined Tokyo Jihen, however, Appa got a lot of fans, most of whom were fans of Tokyo Jihen. They have released two CDs up to now. Members * Keitaro Izawa (伊澤啓太郎) - Piano, Vocal :Born in 1976, 7/4. From Kurashiki *Hideaki Hotta (堀田秀顕) - Electric Bass *Kazuto Satō (佐藤一人) - Drums Discography *Appa (released in 2005.4/30) #Kimochi Yo (Feels Good) (きもちよ) #Hachiroku Ouenka (Hachiroku Cheering Song) (ハチロク応援歌) #Us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo Jihen
, also known as Tokyo Incidents, is a Japanese rock band formed by Ringo Sheena, after leaving her solo career. The band's debut single "Gunjō Biyori" was released in September 2004, and they ended activities in February 2012. The band sold 2.3 million albums, singles, and DVDs. The band reunited and released a new single on January 1, 2020. History Origins (2003) Tokyo Jihen started as Ringo Sheena's backing band at first for her last concert tour before ending the first half of her solo career. Sheena was contemplating working with a band while working on her last solo album, Kalk Samen Kuri no Hana, ''Kalk Samen'' ''Kuri no Hana''. She began looking for members of her backing band to support her solo tour "Electric Mole#Sugoroku Ecstasy, Sugoroku Ecstasy" in the Autumn of 2003. The tour band was introduced as Tokyo Jihen during the tour for the first time, featuring guitarist Mikio Hirama, pianist H Zett M, drummer Toshiki Hata, and familiar bassist Seiji Kameda. The music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ichiyo Izawa
, better known by his stage name is a Japanese pianist, vocalist and songwriter, best known for his work in the Ringo Sheena-helmed band Tokyo Jihen. He is also the lead vocalist and pianist of the band Appa. Biography Izawa was born in 1976 in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. His father Masanobu Izawa is the president of '' Kurabun Corporation''. Izawa began studying piano at the age of four, and by the age of 14 had also learned to play the guitar and was active in several bands in which he also served as the vocalist. After graduating from Kurashiki's Seiryo Senior High School, he entered the composers' program at the Kunitachi College of Music; however, he left the college two years later before graduation because he felt he would not be able to study and compose music seriously at the same time. He formed a band with Kunitachi classmate H Zett M soon after, although they dissolved three months later. He formed the band Appa in 2004 along with bassist Hideaki Hot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tubist
The tuba has been played since the mid-19th century, in the midst of the Romantic music, Romantic period of Western Classical music. Along with classical music, the instrument appears in a variety of jazz styles as well Film music, film and circus music. Most professional tubists are tied to ensembles such as symphony orchestras and bands—including Brass band, brass, Concert band, concert and Jazz bands—or academic institutions. A smaller minority spend their careers as solo or chamber musicians. Among the instrument's notable classical performers are William Bell (tuba player), William Bell, John Fletcher (tubist), John Fletcher, Arnold Jacobs and Harvey Phillips. Noted Jazz players include Don Butterfield, Howard Johnson (jazz musician), Howard Johnson and Michel Godard. Accomplished soloist and chamber musicians include James Gourlay, Øystein Baadsvik, Velvet Brown and August Schieldrop. Tubists who played primarily for film scores are John Van Houten (tubist), John Van Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
