Hiroshi Takano (高野 寛, Takano Hiroshi) (born December 14, 1964) is a Japanese singer, composer, lyricist, music arranger, guitarist and producer. In the end of 1980s and early 1990s, he recorded some successful records which were produced by Todd Rundgren. He has contributed to the works of many musicians, such as Towa Tei and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Hiroshi Takano | |
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Born | December 14, 1964 |
Origin | Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan |
Genres | Rock, pop, synthpop, power pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist |
Instrument(s) | Vocals Guitars Piano Keyboards Electric sitar |
Years active | 1986–present |
Labels | East World/Toshiba EMI Agent Consipio/Pony Canyon Five Stars Universal Music Group/Milestone Crowds Records |
Website | Official |
Discography
editStudio albums
editYear | Album | Japanese albums chart | Producer(s) |
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1988 | hullo hulloa | did not chart | Yukihiro Takahashi |
1989 | Ring | 47 | Hiroshi Takano, Takeshi Kobayashi |
1990 | Cue | 2 | Todd Rundgren |
1991 | Awakening | 8 | Todd Rundgren |
1992 | th@nks | 20 | Hiroshi Takano |
1993 | I | 34 | Hiroshi Takano, Tsuneo Imabori |
1994 | Sorrow and Smile | 48 | Hiroshi Takano, Towa Tei, Ryuichi Sakamoto |
1996 | Rain or Shine | 80 | Hiroshi Takano, Gota Yashiki |
1999 | tide | did not chart | Hiroshi Takano |
2004 | 確かな光 (Tashika na Hikari) | 125 | Hiroshi Takano |
Compilations
editYear | Album | Japanese albums chart |
---|---|---|
1990 | Better Than New (EP) | 13 |
1992 | Timeless Piece: The Best of | 30 |
1997 | Extra Edition | did not chart |
2004 | 相変わらずさ(Aikawarazusa): Best Songs 1988–2004 | 174 |
Live album
editYear | Album | Japanese albums chart | Producer |
---|---|---|---|
2000 | Ride on Tide | did not chart | Hiroshi Takano |
External links
edit- Artist profile by Official Site "HAAS"
- Hiroshi Takano's MySpace
- Official Site for Natalie Wise (Japanese)
- Official Site for Ganga Zumba (Japanese)
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