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Kokua
is a Japanese musical group formed in 2006 especially to sing "Progress", the title song to the NHK , also known by its Romanization of Japanese, romanized initialism NHK, is a Japanese public broadcasting, public broadcaster. It is a statutory corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television licence, television license fee. NHK ope ... program , known overseas as "The Professionals". Members The group comprises Shikao Suga (vocals, composition, lyrics), Satoshi Takebe (production, lyrics, keyboard), Hirokazu Ogura (guitar), Takamune Negishi (bass), and Gota Yashiki (drums). Discography Singles *Progress (August 2, 2006) - (Professional Shigoto no Ryuugi) theme song Albums *Progress (June 1, 2016)http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/kokua/ (Album) Release info References {{reflist External linksSony Music Official site(Japanese)Speedstar Records Official site(Japanese)The Professionals Official site(English)Professional Shigoto no Ryuugi Official site(Japanes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satoshi Takebe
is a Japanese musician, keyboard player, arranger, music director and producer from Tokyo. Music career He is the composer, keyboardist, arranger, and musical producer for artists such as Yo Hitoto, Miki Imai, Tomomi Kahara, JUJU, Yuzu, and Ken Hirai among others. He has also been a music director and supervisor for several TV programs, including FNS Music Festival and Music Fair. In 2006 he was part of a special unit called Kokua, together with other Japanese musicians, to record the theme song for a NHK documentary program. In 2016, the members reunited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of the single ''Progress'', and recorded a new album, ''Progress'', the 1st official album of the group. Takebe also served as a music director for various ice shows, including the solo show ''Gift'' at Tokyo Dome, produced and performed by Japanese figure skater and two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu in collaboration with choreographer Mikiko, in front of a record audi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hirokazu Ogura
musician from Takamatsu. His interest in playing the guitar started in High School. He has worked as a professional artist since 1982 as a guitarist and as a sound producer. His list of contacts includes Fujii Fumiya, UA, Rie Eto, Keisuke Kuwata, Taeko Onuki, Hiroshi Matsuda, Misia, Salyu, KinKi Kids, Mr.Children, Shikao Suga, among others In 2006 he was part of a special group called Kokua, formed to sing the theme song to an NHK documentary. In 2016, the members of Kokua is a Japanese musical group formed in 2006 especially to sing "Progress", the title song to the NHK , also known by its Romanization of Japanese, romanized initialism NHK, is a Japanese public broadcasting, public broadcaster. It is a sta ... reunited to celebrate the release of that original single, Progress, and worked on the official 1st album for the group and a Nationwide tour, both named Progress. References External links Hirokazu Ogura Official Website Hirokazu Ogura Official FB Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takamune Negishi
is a Japanese musician, bassist, producer and composer. He is member of the group Dr. Strange Love since 1989, together with Susumu Osada. (Takashi Furuta also was member of the group). He has performed and recorded with several artists like Kamijo, Kyoko Koizumi, Puffy, Tamio Okuda, among others. He has also written and arranged songs for Cocco, Kyoko, Hitomi and others. In 2006 he formed part of a special unit called Kokua is a Japanese musical group formed in 2006 especially to sing "Progress", the title song to the NHK , also known by its Romanization of Japanese, romanized initialism NHK, is a Japanese public broadcasting, public broadcaster. It is a sta ... for the making of the theme song of an NHK documentary program. In 2016 he reunited with the other members to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of the single Progress, releasing the group's 1st official album and Nationwide tour, both called also Progress References External links Kokua a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gota Yashiki
, born 26 February 1962, is a Japanese musician. He performs an independent acid jazz artist and drum/bass player, and was a member of English band Simply Red. Biography Born in Kyoto, Japan, on 26 February 1962, where at a young age he learned how to play traditional Japanese drums, he moved to Tokyo in 1982 to join a reggae/dub band that became known as Mute Beat. Together with Mute Beat band member Kazufumi Kodama, he worked on various projects and formed the duo Kodama & Gota. From 1986 on, Yashiki entered the European music scene, collaborating with numerous well-known artists, including Soul II Soul, Sinéad O'Connor and Seal, while also working on film soundtracks and re-mixes. Yashiki joined Simply Red in 1991 for the recording of the album ''Stars'' and the following world tour. In late 1993, he released an album titled ''Somethin' to Talk About'' under the name Gota & The Heart of Gold, and helped fellow Simply Red band member Heitor T.P. release a solo album in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shikao Suga
is a Japanese musician and singer-songwriter from Tokyo known for writing the theme songs for several anime, movies and commercial ads. His name in kanji is . He uses katakana as his professional name. Prior to career Suga went to in Suginami, Tokyo. After graduating from Tokyo Keizai University in 1989, he worked as a "salaryman" for four years in the advertisement industry. Beginning and major debut By 1993, at 27, he had set his mind on becoming a musician. He already had a number of lyrics written. He made his first indie single, "0101 Shikao Suga indies album, 0101", which he released using his birth name in kanji. After 2 years struggling to have a major recording label, by age 30, he was signed up by Office Augusta, with his debut single ("Hit Chart o Kakenukero") being released later. His Extended play, EP album ''Clover'', released in 1997, shows his J-Pop music has jazz, funk and soul influence. His work in Office Augusta began displaying his name as スガシカオ, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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