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'''Takamizawa Toshihiko''' (高見沢俊彦) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and leader of the [[J-Rock|rock]] band [[THE ALFEE]]. He launched a solo career in 1991 and has also written and produced songs for many different artists. Additionally, Takamizawa hosts his own radio show and is a member of the DOMOTO BROS. BAND on ''[[Shin Domoto Kyoudai]]''.
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'''Takamizawa Toshihiko''' (高見沢俊彦) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and the leader of the [[J-Rock|rock]] band [[THE ALFEE]]. He launched a solo career in 1991 and has also written and produced songs for many different artists. Additionally, Takamizawa hosts his own radio show and is a member of the DOMOTO BROS. BAND on ''[[Shin Domoto Kyoudai]]''.
  
 
==Profile==
 
==Profile==
 
* '''Name:''' Takamizawa Toshihiko (高見沢俊彦)
 
* '''Name:''' Takamizawa Toshihiko (高見沢俊彦)
 
* '''Nicknames:''' Takamiy (たかみー), Ouji (王子; ''Prince'')
 
* '''Nicknames:''' Takamiy (たかみー), Ouji (王子; ''Prince'')
* '''Birthday:''' April 17, 1954
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* '''Birthday:''' {{bda|1954|04|17}}
 
* '''Birthplace:''' [[Warabi]], [[Saitama Prefecture]], [[Japan]]
 
* '''Birthplace:''' [[Warabi]], [[Saitama Prefecture]], [[Japan]]
 
* '''[[Blood Type]]:''' A
 
* '''[[Blood Type]]:''' A
 
* '''Height:''' 175 cm
 
* '''Height:''' 175 cm
 
* '''Instruments:''' Guitar, piano, mandolin
 
* '''Instruments:''' Guitar, piano, mandolin
* '''Interests:''' Basketball, [[Wikipedia:Apple Inc.|Apple Inc.]]
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* '''Interests:''' Basketball, [[Wikipedia:Apple Inc.|Apple]] products
  
 
==Information==
 
==Information==
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===Early Life–[[THE ALFEE]]===
 
[[Image:Takamizawa - Ism Solo Tour Live poster.jpg|thumb|200px|Takamizawa promoting ''[["Ism" Solo Tour Live]]'' (1991)]]
 
[[Image:Takamizawa - Ism Solo Tour Live poster.jpg|thumb|200px|Takamizawa promoting ''[["Ism" Solo Tour Live]]'' (1991)]]
===Early Life - [[THE ALFEE]]===
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In elementary school, Takamizawa was introduced to [[Wikipedia:The Beatles|The Beatles]] by his older brother. Later in his third year of middle school, his parents reluctantly bought him his first electric guitar.<ref name="hmv">"[http://www.hmv.co.jp/news/newsDetail.asp?newsnum=308150078 Top 100 Japanese pops Artists - No.92]". HMV. 2003-08-31. Retrieved 2010-04-17.</ref> He also developed a liking for basketball and eventually became captain of the basketball team.<ref name="mf">Takamizawa, Toshihiko. ''[[Ongaku Senshi MUSIC FIGHTER]]''. [[NTV]] [[Japan]]. 2007-07-13.</ref> Takamizawa attended Meiji Gakuin Senior High School like [[Sakurai Masaru]], but unlike his future bandmate, Takamizawa liked rock music. He formed a cover band with some classmates and performed songs from Western rock bands like [[Wikipedia:Led Zeppelin|Led Zeppelin]] and [[Wikipedia:Deep Purple|Deep Purple]]. He didn't like folk music, but that changed when he discovered [[GARO]].<ref>Takamizawa, Toshihiko (2010-01-20). "[http://otona.yomiuri.co.jp/people/takamizawa/100121.htm 先輩「ガロ」との親交]". ''Takamiy Ouji no Himitsu''. Retrieved 2010-04-17.</ref> After graduating high school, he enrolled in the Department of English Literature at [[Wikipedia:Meiji Gakuin University|Meiji Gakuin University]] and joined the band Confidence, presently known as [[THE ALFEE]].<ref name="hmv" /> [[Sakazaki Kohnosuke]] was originally the leader, but passed the title to Takamizawa in 1982 after switching genres from folk to rock.
In elementary school, Takamizawa was introduced to [[Wikipedia:The Beatles|The Beatles]] by his older brother. Later in his third year of middle school, his parents reluctantly bought him his first electric guitar.<ref name="hmv">"[http://www.hmv.co.jp/news/newsDetail.asp?newsnum=308150078 Top 100 Japanese pops Artists - No.92]". HMV. August 31, 2003. Retrieved April 17, 2010.</ref> He also developed a liking for basketball and eventually became captain of the basketball team.<ref name="mf">''[[Ongaku Senshi MUSIC FIGHTER]]''. July 15, 2007.</ref> Takamizawa attended Meiji Gakuin Senior High School like [[Sakurai Masaru]], but unlike his future bandmate, Takamizawa liked rock music. He formed a cover band with some classmates and performed songs from Western rock bands like [[Wikipedia:Led Zeppelin|Led Zeppelin]] and [[Wikipedia:Deep Purple|Deep Purple]]. He didn't like folk music, but that changed when he discovered [[GARO]].<ref>"[http://otona.yomiuri.co.jp/people/takamizawa/100121.htm 先輩「ガロ」との親交]". ''Takamiy Ouji no Himitsu''. January 20, 2010. Retrieved April 17, 2010.</ref> After graduating high school, he enrolled in the Department of English Literature at [[Wikipedia:Meiji Gakuin University|Meiji Gakuin University]] and joined the band Confidence, now known as [[THE ALFEE]].<ref name="hmv" /> [[Sakazaki Kohnosuke]] was originally the leader, but passed the title to Takamizawa in 1982 after switching genres from folk to rock.
 
  
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===Solo Career===
 
[[Image:Takamizawa - Sennen Romance promo.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Takamizawa promoting "[[Sennen Romance]]" (2007)]]
 
[[Image:Takamizawa - Sennen Romance promo.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Takamizawa promoting "[[Sennen Romance]]" (2007)]]
===Solo Career===
 
 
In 1991, Takamizawa released his debut solo album, ''[[Ism (Takamizawa Toshihiko)|Ism]]''. For the album, he worked with Western producers, including [[Wikipedia:Steve Hillage|Steve Hillage]] and [[Wikipedia:Mike Vernon (producer)|Mike Vernon]]. The songs on the album have a common theme of romance. For promotion, he performed his first solo concert tour, ''[["Ism" Solo Tour Live]]''.
 
In 1991, Takamizawa released his debut solo album, ''[[Ism (Takamizawa Toshihiko)|Ism]]''. For the album, he worked with Western producers, including [[Wikipedia:Steve Hillage|Steve Hillage]] and [[Wikipedia:Mike Vernon (producer)|Mike Vernon]]. The songs on the album have a common theme of romance. For promotion, he performed his first solo concert tour, ''[["Ism" Solo Tour Live]]''.
  
His next solo release would come fourteen years later. In 2005, Takamizawa released the mini-album ''[[Berlin Calling (mini-album)|Berlin Calling]]''. The title track was used as the image song for the [http://www.tbs.co.jp/event/berlin/ Masterpieces of the Museum Island, Berlin]. The mini-album also includes an acoustic [[Self-Cover|self-cover]] of [[THE ALFEE]]'s song "[[Kabe no Mukou no Freedom]]", written in 1989 about the [[Wikipedia:Berlin Wall|Berlin Wall]].
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His next solo release would come fourteen years later. In 2005, Takamizawa released the mini-album ''[[Berlin Calling (mini-album)|Berlin Calling]]''. The title track was used as the image song for the [http://www.tbs.co.jp/event/berlin/ Masterpieces of the Museum Island, Berlin]. The mini-album also includes an acoustic [[Self-Cover|self-cover]] of [[THE ALFEE]]'s song "[[Kabe no Mukou no Freedom]]", which was written in 1989 about the [[Wikipedia:Berlin Wall|Berlin Wall]].
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Takamizawa's second full-on solo activity after ''[[Ism (Takamizawa Toshihiko)|Ism]]'' was in 2007. He released his first single, "[[Sennen Romance]]", followed by his second album, ''[[Kaleidoscope (Takamizawa Toshihiko album)|Kaléidoscope]]'', two weeks later. He collaborated with many lyricists, including [[Tsunku]] and [[Ayanocozey Show]]. Takamizawa embarked on his second tour, ''[[Kaleidoscope ~Tenshi no Kyouen~|Kaléidoscope ~Tenshi no Kyouen~]]'', featuring support guitarists of [[LUKE TAKAMURA]] ([[CANTA]], ex-[[SEIKIMA II]]), [[ANCHANG]] ([[SEX MACHINEGUNS]]), and [[KOJI (ALvino)|KOJI]] ([[ALvino]], ex-[[La'cryma Christi]]).
  
Takamizawa's second full-on solo activity after ''[[Ism (Takamizawa Toshihiko)|Ism]]'' was in 2007. He released his first single, "[[Sennen Romance]]", followed by his second album, ''[[Kaleidoscope (Takamizawa Toshihiko album)|Kaléidoscope]]'', two weeks later. He collaborated with many songwriters for the songwriting, including [[Tsunku]] and [[DJ OZMA|Ayanocozey Show]]. Takamizawa embarked on his second tour, ''[[Kaleidoscope ~Tenshi no Kyouen~|Kaléidoscope ~Tenshi no Kyouen~]]'', featuring support guitarists of [[LUKE TAKAMURA]] ([[SEIKIMA II]], [[CANTA]]), [[ANCHANG]] ([[SEX MACHINEGUNS]]), and [[KOJI]] ([[La'cryma Christi]], [[ALvino]]).
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The following year in 2008, Takamizawa developed a more [[Wikipedia:Heavy metal music|metal]] sound. His second single, "[[Tsukihime (Takamizawa Toshihiko)|Tsukihime]]", employed four electric guitarists composed of himself and the three from last year's live concert tour. He continued with the same sound with his third single, "[[Vampire ~Yuuwaku no Blood~ / Yatterman no Uta|VAMPIRE ~Yuuwaku no Blood~ / Yatterman no Uta]]", in 2009. In October 2009, Takamizawa participated in the [[Visual-Kei|visual-kei]] festival [[V-ROCK FESTIVAL '09]].
  
The following year in 2008, Takamizawa developed a more [[Wikipedia:Heavy metal music|metal]] sound. His second single, "[[Tsukihime (Takamizawa Toshihiko)|Tsukihime]]", employed four electric guitarists comprised of himself and the three from last year's live concert tour. He continued with the same sound with his third single, "[[Vampire ~Yuuwaku no Blood~ / Yatterman no Uta|VAMPIRE ~Yuuwaku no Blood~ / Yatterman no Uta]]", in 2009. In October 2009, Takamizawa participated in the [[Visual-Kei|visual-kei]] festival [http://v-rockfes.com/ V-ROCK FESTIVAL '09].
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Takamizawa's third album, ''[[Fantasia (Takamizawa Toshihiko)|Fantasia]]'', was released on August 25, 2010, which was also the date of [[THE ALFEE]]'s 36th anniversary since their debut. The album features his previous two singles and more collaborations with lyricists and support musicians, which include [[Matsumoto Tak]] from [[B'z]] and fellow [[FANTA]] member [[Marty Friedman]]. Following the conclusion of his tour ''[[Takamiy Legend of Fantasia 2010]]'', he released his fourth single, "[[Aozora wo Shinjiteiru ka|Aozora wo Shinjiteiru ka?]]". The lyrics were penned by [[AKB48]] producer [[Akimoto Yasushi]].
  
 
===Appearance===
 
===Appearance===
Takamizawa has been dying his hair since 1992. It was red from 1992 to late 1995, dark brown from late 1995 to 2000, then red again. He has worn blonde wigs in the 2000s as well. Takamizawa also has a wide range of costumes that he wears for performing. An exhibit called "PRINCE TAKAMIY'S DRESS ROOM" opened to the public for the month of August in 2008.<ref>"[http://www.jap-inc.com/shop/takamizawa/index.html THE ALFEE 高見沢俊彦×JAP工房 Collaboration Silver Accessory]". Retrieved April 17, 2010.</ref>
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Takamizawa has been dying his hair since 1992. It was red from 1992 to late 1995, dark brown from late 1995 to 2000, then red again. He has worn blonde wigs in the 2000s as well. Takamizawa also has a wide range of costumes that he wears for performing. An exhibit called "PRINCE TAKAMIY'S DRESS ROOM" opened to the public for the month of August in 2008.<ref>"[http://www.jap-inc.com/shop/takamizawa/index.html THE ALFEE 高見沢俊彦×JAP工房 Collaboration Silver Accessory]". Retrieved 2010-04-17.</ref>
  
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===Guitars===
 
[[Image:Takamizawa - ESP Trump 4 Neck.jpg|thumb|200px|Takamizawa playing the ESP Trump 4 Neck (1994)]]
 
[[Image:Takamizawa - ESP Trump 4 Neck.jpg|thumb|200px|Takamizawa playing the ESP Trump 4 Neck (1994)]]
===Guitars===
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Takamizawa is known for his collection of custom [[Wikipedia:ESP Guitars|ESP guitars]], with shapes and designs ranging from angels to swords, and even cartoon characters. He has reportedly over 420 guitars.<ref>"[http://www.gpara.com/pickupnews/news/090302_yusya30/ 「気持ちは魔王側。」THE ALFEE・高見沢さん登場『勇者30』制作発表会]". Gpara.com. 2009-03-20. Retrieved 2009-12-12.</ref> He said the most disastrous guitar in his possession is the ESP Trump 4 Neck and it is not practical for playing.<ref name="mf" /><ref>Takamizawa, Toshihiko. ''[[Shin Domoto Kyoudai]]''. [[Fuji TV]] [[Japan]]. 2007-07-15.</ref>
Takamizawa is known for his collection of custom [[Wikipedia:ESP Guitars|ESP guitars]], with shapes and designs ranging from angels to swords, and even cartoon characters. He has reportedly over 420 guitars.<ref>"[http://www.gpara.com/pickupnews/news/090302_yusya30/ 「気持ちは魔王側。」THE ALFEE・高見沢さん登場『勇者30』制作発表会]". Gpara.com. March 20, 2009. Retrieved December 12, 2009.</ref> He said the most disastrous guitar in his possession is the ESP Trump 4 Neck and it is not practical for playing.<ref name="mf" /><ref>''[[Shin Domoto Kyoudai]]''. July 15, 2007.</ref>
 
  
In June 2007, one of his ESP Angel Sword models was auctioned on [[Wikipedia:eBay|eBay]] for US$4500 and became popular among many English-language blogs and online guitar communities. The guitar was made to celebrate [[THE ALFEE]]'s 20th anniversary in 1993. Another model sold for US$3880 in March 2010.<ref>"[http://item.ebay.com/150419485619 rare ESP SWORD ANGEL CUSTOM GUITAR GREATEST GUITAR EVER]". [[Wikipedia:eBay|eBay]]. Retrieved April 17, 2010.</ref>
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In June 2007, one of his ESP Angel Sword models was auctioned on [[Wikipedia:eBay|eBay]] for US$4,500 and became popular among many English-language blogs and online guitar communities. The guitar was made to celebrate [[THE ALFEE]]'s 20th anniversary in 1993. Another model sold for US$3,880 in March 2010.<ref>"[http://item.ebay.com/150419485619 rare ESP SWORD ANGEL CUSTOM GUITAR GREATEST GUITAR EVER]". [[Wikipedia:eBay|eBay]]. Retrieved 2010-04-17.</ref>
 
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* [2005.05.25] [[Berlin Calling (mini-album)|Berlin Calling]] (mini-album)
 
* [2005.05.25] [[Berlin Calling (mini-album)|Berlin Calling]] (mini-album)
 
* [2007.07.18] [[Kaleidoscope (Takamizawa Toshihiko album)|Kaléidoscope]]
 
* [2007.07.18] [[Kaleidoscope (Takamizawa Toshihiko album)|Kaléidoscope]]
* [2010.xx.xx] ''TBA''
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* [2010.08.25] [[Fantasia (Takamiy)|Fantasia]] <small>('''Takamiy''')</small>
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* [2013.07.31] [[RAIZIN]] (雷神)
  
 
===Soundtrack Albums===
 
===Soundtrack Albums===
* [1996.02.21] [[Kiseki no Romance Original Soundtrack]] (奇跡のロマンス オリジナルサウンドトラック)
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* [1996.02.21] [["Kiseki no Romance" Original Soundtrack]] (「奇跡のロマンス」オリジナル・サウンドトラック)
 
* [1999.03.17] [[Salaryman Kintaro Original Soundtrack]] (サラリーマン金太郎 オリジナル・サウンドトラック)
 
* [1999.03.17] [[Salaryman Kintaro Original Soundtrack]] (サラリーマン金太郎 オリジナル・サウンドトラック)
* [2001.11.29] [[Figure 17 Tsubasa & Hikari Image Album "...Itsuka Kono Basho de..."]] (フィギュア17 つばさ&ヒカル イメージアルバム「…いつかこの場所で…」)
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* [2001.11.29] [[Figure 17 Tsubasa & Hikaru Image Album ...Itsuka Kono Basho de...]] (フィギュア17 つばさ&ヒカル イメージアルバム …いつかこの場所で…)
* [2002.01.16] [[Figure 17 Tsubasa & Hikari Original Soundtrack]] (フィギュア17 つばさ&ヒカル オリジナルサウンド・トラック)
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* [2002.01.16] [["Figure 17 Tsubasa & Hikaru" Original Soundtrack]] (「フィギュア17 つばさ&ヒカル」オリジナルサウンドトラック)
 
* [2002.11.27] [[TALKING BLUES -Sound Collection-|TALKING BLUES -SOUND COLLECTION-]]
 
* [2002.11.27] [[TALKING BLUES -Sound Collection-|TALKING BLUES -SOUND COLLECTION-]]
  
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* [2008.07.30] [[Tsukihime (Takamizawa Toshihiko)|Tsukihime]] (月姫; ''Moon Princess'')
 
* [2008.07.30] [[Tsukihime (Takamizawa Toshihiko)|Tsukihime]] (月姫; ''Moon Princess'')
 
* [2009.08.12] [[Vampire ~Yuuwaku no Blood~ / Yatterman no Uta|VAMPIRE ~Yuuwaku no Blood~ / Yatterman no Uta]] (VAMPIRE ~誘惑のBlood~ / ヤッターマンの歌; ''Temptation of Blood / Yatterman Song'')
 
* [2009.08.12] [[Vampire ~Yuuwaku no Blood~ / Yatterman no Uta|VAMPIRE ~Yuuwaku no Blood~ / Yatterman no Uta]] (VAMPIRE ~誘惑のBlood~ / ヤッターマンの歌; ''Temptation of Blood / Yatterman Song'')
* [2010.xx.xx] ''TBA''
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* [2010.09.15] [[Aozora wo Shinjiteiru ka|Aozora wo Shinjiteiru ka?]] (青空を信じているか?; ''Do You Believe in the Blue Sky?'') <small>('''Takamiy''')</small>
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* [2011.07.13] [[Ougon Ryuou]] (黄金龍王; ''Gold Dragon King'') <small>('''Takamiy''')</small>
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* [2012.07.04] [[Ultra Steel|ULTRA STEEL]] <small>('''Takamiy''')</small>
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* [2015.07.15] [[Yuuwaku no Taiyou]] (誘惑の太陽)
  
 
===Videos===
 
===Videos===
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* [2008.10.xx] [[Takamizawa Toshihiko Kaleidoscope II ~Koutetsu Tenshi no Gaisen~|Takamizawa Toshihiko Kaléidoscope II ~Koutetsu Tenshi no Gaisen~]] (高見沢俊彦KaléidoscopeⅡ ~鋼鉄天使の凱旋~; ''Return of the Metal Angel'')
 
* [2008.10.xx] [[Takamizawa Toshihiko Kaleidoscope II ~Koutetsu Tenshi no Gaisen~|Takamizawa Toshihiko Kaléidoscope II ~Koutetsu Tenshi no Gaisen~]] (高見沢俊彦KaléidoscopeⅡ ~鋼鉄天使の凱旋~; ''Return of the Metal Angel'')
 
* [2010.06.19] [[Takamizawa Toshihiko Kaleidoscope III ~Yuuwaku no Blood~ Live at Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall Sep. 6, 2009|Takamizawa Toshihiko Kaléidoscope III ~Yuuwaku no Blood~ LIVE at Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall Sep. 6, 2009]] (高見沢俊彦 KaléidoscopeⅢ ~誘惑のBlood~ LIVE at Shibuya C.C.Lemon Hall Sep.6,2009)
 
* [2010.06.19] [[Takamizawa Toshihiko Kaleidoscope III ~Yuuwaku no Blood~ Live at Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall Sep. 6, 2009|Takamizawa Toshihiko Kaléidoscope III ~Yuuwaku no Blood~ LIVE at Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall Sep. 6, 2009]] (高見沢俊彦 KaléidoscopeⅢ ~誘惑のBlood~ LIVE at Shibuya C.C.Lemon Hall Sep.6,2009)
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* [2010.12.11] [[Takamiy 2010 Fantasia Metal Bootleg -Live at Hiroshima Club Quattro Aug.30.2010-]]
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* [2011.02.05] [[Takamiy Legend of Fantasia 2010 Fantasia -Live at Tokyo International Forum Sep.12.2010-]]
  
===Compilations / Other===
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===Compilations / Others===
 
* [2002.05.22] [[Niji no Tsubasa 2002]] - [[Tsubasa wo Kudasai (Niji no Tsubasa 2002)|Tsubasa wo Kudasai]] (翼をください; ''Please Give Me Wings'')
 
* [2002.05.22] [[Niji no Tsubasa 2002]] - [[Tsubasa wo Kudasai (Niji no Tsubasa 2002)|Tsubasa wo Kudasai]] (翼をください; ''Please Give Me Wings'')
 
* [2003.03.12] [[Horiuchi Ken|Onii-yan]], [[Becky|Onee-yan]] & '''Takamiy''' - [[Horiken Size II]] (ホリケンサイズⅡ)
 
* [2003.03.12] [[Horiuchi Ken|Onii-yan]], [[Becky|Onee-yan]] & '''Takamiy''' - [[Horiken Size II]] (ホリケンサイズⅡ)
* [2005.03.16] [[Love for NANA ~Only 1 Tribute~|LOVE for NANA ~Only 1 Tribute~]] (#1 ''BEAT 7 ~The Theme of LOVE for NANA~'')
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* [2005.03.16] [[Love for NANA ~Only 1 Tribute~|LOVE for NANA ~Only 1 Tribute~]] (#1 "BEAT 7 ~The Theme of LOVE for NANA~")
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* [2011.08.10] [[Takamiy Classics]]
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==Concert Tours==
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* [1991.06.19–1991.06.30] [["Ism" Solo Tour Live|"Ism" Solo Concert Tour]] (「主義-Ism:」 Solo Concert Tour)
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* [2007.08.03–2007.08.19] [[Kaleidoscope ~Tenshi no Kyouen~|"Kaléidoscope ~Tenshi no Kyouen~" Solo Concert Tour]] (「Kaléidoscope ~天使の狂宴~」 Solo Concert Tour)
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* [2008.08.02–2008.08.17] [[Takamizawa Toshihiko Kaleidoscope II ~Koutetsu Tenshi no Gaisen~|"Kaléidoscope II ~Koutetsu Tenshi no Gaisen~" Solo Concert Tour]] (「KaléidoscopeII ~鋼鉄天使の凱旋~」 Solo Concert Tour)
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* [2009.09.05–2009.09.13] [[Takamizawa Toshihiko Kaleidoscope III ~Yuuwaku no Blood~ Live at Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall Sep. 6, 2009|"Kaléidoscope III ~Yuuwaku no Blood~" Solo Concert Tour]] (「KaléidoscopeⅢ ~誘惑のBlood~」 Solo Concert Tour)
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* [2010.08.26–2010.09.12] [[Takamiy 2010 Fantasia Metal Bootleg -Live at Hiroshima Club Quattro Aug.30.2010-|Takamiy Legend of Fantasia 2010 Fantasia]]
  
 
==Works==
 
==Works==
 
===Television===
 
===Television===
* [2003.04.20 - present] [[Shin Domoto Kyoudai]] (新堂本兄弟)
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* [2003.04.20–present] [[Shin Domoto Kyoudai]] (新堂本兄弟; ''New Domoto Brothers'')
* [2005.04.24 - 2008.08.31] [[Takamizawa Toshihiko no Rockban TV]] (高見沢俊彦のロックばんTV)
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* [2005.04.24–2008.08.31] [[Takamizawa Toshihiko no Rockban TV]] (高見沢俊彦のロックばんTV)
  
 
===Radio===
 
===Radio===
* [1996.10.16 - 2003.09.25] [[Takamizawa Toshihiko Send My Heart]] (高見沢俊彦 Send My Heart)
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* [1996.10.16–2003.09.25] [[Takamizawa Toshihiko Send My Heart]] (高見沢俊彦 Send My Heart)
* [2002.04.06 - present] [[ROCK ENTERTAINMENT Takamizawa Toshihiko no Rockban]] (ROCK ENTERTAINMENT 高見沢俊彦のロックばん)
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* [2002.04.06–present] [[ROCK ENTERTAINMENT Takamizawa Toshihiko no Rockban]] (ROCK ENTERTAINMENT 高見沢俊彦のロックばん)
* [2005.04.03 - 2006.06.25] [[Takamizawa Toshihiko "Ouji no Tamago"]] (高見沢俊彦『王子の玉子』; ''Takamizawa Toshihiko "PRINCE EGG"'')
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* [2005.04.03–2006.06.25] [[Takamizawa Toshihiko "Ouji no Tamago"]] (高見沢俊彦『王子の玉子』; ''Takamizawa Toshihiko "PRINCE EGG"'')
  
 
===Commercials===
 
===Commercials===
* [1989] Onward Kashiyama "[[Wikipedia:Jean-Paul Gaultier|Jean-Paul GAULTIER]]"
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* [1989] Onward Kashiyama [[Wikipedia:Jean-Paul Gaultier|Jean-Paul GAULTIER]]
 
* [2004] [[Wikipedia:Sapporo Brewery|Sapporo Beer "Sapporo Mugi 100% Nama Shibori"]]
 
* [2004] [[Wikipedia:Sapporo Brewery|Sapporo Beer "Sapporo Mugi 100% Nama Shibori"]]
* [2008] [[Wikipedia:Nintendo|Nintendo]] ''[[Wikipedia:Rhythm Heaven|Rhythm Heaven]]''
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* [2008] [[Wikipedia:Nintendo|Nintendo]] [[Wikipedia:Rhythm Heaven|Rhythm Heaven]]
 
* [2009] [http://www.3rdplanet.jp/index.html THE 3RD PLANET]
 
* [2009] [http://www.3rdplanet.jp/index.html THE 3RD PLANET]
* [2010] [http://www.fanta.jp/ FANTA]
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* [2010] [[FANTA]]
  
 
===Soundtracks===
 
===Soundtracks===
 
* [1994] [[COMPLEX BLUE]] (コンプレックス・ブルー)
 
* [1994] [[COMPLEX BLUE]] (コンプレックス・ブルー)
* [1996] [http://wiki.d-addicts.com/Kiseki_no_Romance Kiseki no Romance] (奇跡のロマンス)
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* [1996] [[Kiseki no Romance]] (奇跡のロマンス)
* [1999] [[Wikipedia:Salaryman Kintarō|Salaryman Kintaro]] (サラリーマン金太郎)
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* [1999] [[Salaryman Kintaro]] (サラリーマン金太郎)
* [2001] [[Wikipedia:Figure 17|Figure 17 Tsubasa & Hikari]] (フィギュア17 つばさ&ヒカル)
+
* [2001] [[Figure 17 Tsubasa & Hikaru]] (フィギュア17 つばさ&ヒカル)
  
 
===Theatre Music===
 
===Theatre Music===
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[[Image:Takamizawa - GUITAR COLLECTION 300.jpg|85px|TAKAMIZAWA GUITAR COLLECTION 300]]
 
[[Image:Takamizawa - GUITAR COLLECTION 300.jpg|85px|TAKAMIZAWA GUITAR COLLECTION 300]]
 
[[Image:Takamizawa - Akiramenai.jpg|84px|Akiramenai Yume wa Owarinai]]
 
[[Image:Takamizawa - Akiramenai.jpg|84px|Akiramenai Yume wa Owarinai]]
* [1998.07.10] Basketball Diaries "HEART BEAT DUNK" <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4789712931 amazon.co.jp]</small>
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[[Image:Bokura no Jidai Long Hair to Iu Ikikata.jpg|79px|Bokura no Jidai Long Hair to Iu Ikikata]]
* [2001.08.24] Boku no Umi e ~Shiro Iruka no Beluga~ (ぼくの海へ~シロイルカのベルーガ~) <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4582829678/ amazon.co.jp]</small>
+
* [1998.07.10] Basketball Diaries "HEART BEAT DUNK"
 +
* [2001.08.24] Boku no Umi e ~Shiro Iruka no Beluga~ (ぼくの海へ~シロイルカのベルーガ~; ''Towards My Sea ~White Beluga~'')
 
* [2002.10.10] TAKAMIZAWA GUITAR COLLECTION 300
 
* [2002.10.10] TAKAMIZAWA GUITAR COLLECTION 300
* [2004.10.02] Akiramenai Yume wa Owaranai (あきらめない夢は終わらない) <small>[http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4344006887/ amazon.co.jp]</small>
+
* [2004.10.02] Akiramenai Yume wa Owaranai (あきらめない夢は終わらない; ''Not Giving Up, The Dream Does Not End'')
 +
* [2010.08.19] Bokura no Jidai Long Hair to Iu Ikikata (ボクらの時代 ロングヘアーという生き方; ''Our Era, Living with Long Hair'') <small>('''[[Miura Jun]] x Takamizawa Toshihiko x [[Lily Franky]]''')</small>
  
 
==Compositions==
 
==Compositions==
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* [[Ai no Hajimari]] (愛の始まり) - music, production
 
* [[Ai no Hajimari]] (愛の始まり) - music, production
 
* [[Aoi Tameiki]] (蒼いタメイキ) - lyrics, music, production
 
* [[Aoi Tameiki]] (蒼いタメイキ) - lyrics, music, production
* [[Brother -Kizuna-|BROTHER -Kizuna-]] - lyrics, production
+
* [[Brother ~Kizuna~|BROTHER ~Kizuna~]] (BROTHER ~絆~) - lyrics, production
 
* [[Fall in Love (Akashiya Sanma)|FALL IN LOVE]] - music, production
 
* [[Fall in Love (Akashiya Sanma)|FALL IN LOVE]] - music, production
 
* [[I Love You (Akashiya Sanma)|I LOVE YOU]] - lyrics, music, production
 
* [[I Love You (Akashiya Sanma)|I LOVE YOU]] - lyrics, music, production
* [[Nostalgia (Akashiya Sanma)|Nostalgia]] (ノスタルジア) - music, production
+
* [[Nostalgia (Akashiya Sanma)|Nostalgia]] (ノスタルジア) - lyrics, production
 
* [[Makka na Uso]] (真赤なウソ) - lyrics, music, production
 
* [[Makka na Uso]] (真赤なウソ) - lyrics, music, production
 
* [[My Sweet Home Town]] - lyrics, music, production
 
* [[My Sweet Home Town]] - lyrics, music, production
* [[Yellow Sunshine (Akashiya Sanma)|YELLOW SUNSHINE]] - lyrics, music, production
+
* [[Yellow Sunshine|YELLOW SUNSHINE]] - lyrics, music, production
 +
 
 +
; [[Bakumatsu Juku]]
 
* [[Dynamite Dance]] - lyrics, music, arrangement
 
* [[Dynamite Dance]] - lyrics, music, arrangement
  
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; [[Doll's Vox]]
 
; [[Doll's Vox]]
* [[Yumemiru Omocha Bako ~Koisuru Dancing Doll]] (夢見るオモチャ箱~恋するDancing Doll) - lyrics, music, arrangement, production
+
* [[Yumemiru Omochabako ~Koisuru Dancing Doll]] (夢見るオモチャ箱~恋するDancing Doll) - lyrics, music, arrangement, production
 +
 
 +
; [[FANTA]]
 +
* [[Fantastic Love]] - lyrics with [[Ayanocozey Show]], music
  
; [[FEEL]]
+
; [[FEEL (group)|FEEL]]
 
* [[Yume no You na Hibi]] (夢のような日々) - lyrics, music
 
* [[Yume no You na Hibi]] (夢のような日々) - lyrics, music
  
 
; [[Fukuda Saki]]
 
; [[Fukuda Saki]]
* [[Attack No.1 2005]] (アタックNo.1 2005) - arrangement, production
+
* [[Attack No. 1 2005]] (アタックNo.1 2005) - arrangement, production
  
 
; [[Goto Kumiko]]
 
; [[Goto Kumiko]]
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; [[Kayama Yuzo]] featuring [[THE ALFEE]]
 
; [[Kayama Yuzo]] featuring [[THE ALFEE]]
* [[Love Again (Kayama Yuzo featuring THE ALFEE)|LOVE AGAIN]] - lyrics, arrangement
+
* [[Love Again (Kayama Yuzo)|LOVE AGAIN]] - lyrics, arrangement
  
 
; [[Ken Naoko]]
 
; [[Ken Naoko]]
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; [[Koizumi Kyoko]]
 
; [[Koizumi Kyoko]]
 
* [[Blueage Dream]] - lyrics, music
 
* [[Blueage Dream]] - lyrics, music
* [[Heartbreaker (Koizumi Kyoko)|Heartbreaker]] (ハートブレイカー) - lyrics, music
+
* [[Heartbreaker (Koizumi Kyoko)|Heartbreaker]] (ハートブレイカー) - lyrics with [[Takahashi Ken]], music
 
* [[Kogarashi ni Dakarete (Koizumi Kyoko)|Kogarashi ni Dakarete]] (木枯しに抱かれて) - lyrics, music
 
* [[Kogarashi ni Dakarete (Koizumi Kyoko)|Kogarashi ni Dakarete]] (木枯しに抱かれて) - lyrics, music
 
* [[Namida no My Lonely Boy]] (涙のMyロンリーBoy) - lyrics, music
 
* [[Namida no My Lonely Boy]] (涙のMyロンリーBoy) - lyrics, music
 
* [[Taiyou no Yuuwaku]] (太陽の誘惑) - lyrics, music
 
* [[Taiyou no Yuuwaku]] (太陽の誘惑) - lyrics, music
* [[The Stardust Memory (Koizumi Kyoko)|The Stardust Memory]] (スターダスト・メモリー) - lyrics, music
+
* [[The Stardust Memory (Koizumi Kyoko)|The Stardust Memory]] (スターダスト・メモリー) - lyrics with [[Takahashi Ken]], music
  
 
; [[Kotegawa Yuko]]
 
; [[Kotegawa Yuko]]
 
* [[Mayonaka no Masquerade]] (真夜中のマスカレード) - lyrics, music
 
* [[Mayonaka no Masquerade]] (真夜中のマスカレード) - lyrics, music
 
; [[Koga Mariko|Mariko]]
 
* [[Anata no Subete ni Run to You|Anata no Subete ni RUN TO YOU]] (あなたのすべてにRUN TO YOU) - lyrics, music
 
* [[Arigatou Anata|Arigatou A・na・ta]] (ありがとう あ・な・た) - music
 
* [[Kanashimi no Festa]] (悲しみのフェスタ) - lyrics, music
 
* [[Namida wa Niawanai]] (涙は似合わない) - lyrics, music
 
* [[Niji no Kanata]] (虹の彼方) - lyrics, music
 
* [[Only You (Mariko)|ONLY YOU]] - lyrics, music, production
 
* [[Oyome ni Yukitai]] (お嫁に行きたい) - lyrics, music
 
  
 
; [[LUCKY LEGS]]
 
; [[LUCKY LEGS]]
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; [[Makoto Tsubasa]]
 
; [[Makoto Tsubasa]]
 
* [[Endless Dream (Makoto Tsubasa)|ENDLESS DREAM]] - lyrics, music, arrangement
 
* [[Endless Dream (Makoto Tsubasa)|ENDLESS DREAM]] - lyrics, music, arrangement
 +
 +
; [[Mariko (singer)|Mariko]]
 +
* [[Anata no Subete ni Run to You|Anata no Subete ni RUN TO YOU]] (あなたのすべてにRUN TO YOU) - lyrics, music
 +
* [[Arigatou Anata|Arigatou A・na・ta]] (ありがとう あ・な・た) - music
 +
* [[Kanashimi no Festa]] (悲しみのフェスタ) - lyrics, music
 +
* [[Namida wa Niawanai]] (涙は似合わない) - lyrics, music
 +
* [[Niji no Kanata]] (虹の彼方) - lyrics, music
 +
* [[Only You (Mariko)|ONLY YOU]] - lyrics, music, production
 +
* [[Oyome ni Ikitai]] (お嫁に行きたい) - lyrics, music
  
 
; [[Miyagawa Rie]]
 
; [[Miyagawa Rie]]
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; [[Mizuki Ichirou]]
 
; [[Mizuki Ichirou]]
* [[Golden Rule ~Kimi wa Mada Maketenai]] (~君はまだ負けてない) - lyrics, music, production
+
* [[Golden Rule ~Kimi wa Mada Maketenai!~]] (~君はまだ負けてない!~) - lyrics, music, production
  
 
; [[Mori Keaki]]
 
; [[Mori Keaki]]
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; [[Senou Azusa]]
 
; [[Senou Azusa]]
* [[Aki (Senou Azusa)|Aki]] (秋) - music
+
* [[Aki (Senou Azusa)|Aki]] (秋) - lyrics with [[Miura Yoshiko]], music
 
* [[Generation X!]] (ジェネレーションX!) - lyrics, music, production
 
* [[Generation X!]] (ジェネレーションX!) - lyrics, music, production
 
* [[Horizon (Senou Azusa song)|Horizon]] - music, production
 
* [[Horizon (Senou Azusa song)|Horizon]] - music, production
 
* [[I Love You (Senou Azusa)|I LOVE YOU]] - lyrics, music, production
 
* [[I Love You (Senou Azusa)|I LOVE YOU]] - lyrics, music, production
* [[I Miss You (Senou Azusa)|I miss You]] - lyrics, music, production
+
* [[I Miss You (Senou Azusa)|I miss You]] - lyrics with [[Miura Yoshiko]], music, production
 
* [[Second Birth]] - music, production
 
* [[Second Birth]] - music, production
 
* [[Shitsuren Cafe (Senou Azusa)|Shitsuren Cafe]] (失恋カフェ) - lyrics, music, production
 
* [[Shitsuren Cafe (Senou Azusa)|Shitsuren Cafe]] (失恋カフェ) - lyrics, music, production
  
 
; [[Skirt (group)|Skirt]]
 
; [[Skirt (group)|Skirt]]
* [[Anata wo Wasurenai]] (あなたを忘れない) - lyrics, music
+
* [[Anata wo Wasurenai (Skirt)|Anata wo Wasurenai]] (あなたを忘れない) - lyrics, music
* [[Ashita no Kane (Skirt)|Ashita no Kane]] (明日の鐘) - lyrics, music, production
+
* [[Ashita no Kane]] (明日の鐘) - lyrics, music, production
 
* [[Bad News!x|BAD NEWS!×]] - lyrics, music, production
 
* [[Bad News!x|BAD NEWS!×]] - lyrics, music, production
 
* [[Heartbreaker (Skirt)|Heartbreaker]] - lyrics, music, production
 
* [[Heartbreaker (Skirt)|Heartbreaker]] - lyrics, music, production
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; [[Springs]]
 
; [[Springs]]
 
* [[Kogarashi ni Dakarete (Springs)|Kogarashi ni Dakarete]] (木枯しに抱かれて) - lyrics, music
 
* [[Kogarashi ni Dakarete (Springs)|Kogarashi ni Dakarete]] (木枯しに抱かれて) - lyrics, music
* [[Oyome ni Yukitai]] (お嫁に行きたい) - lyrics, music
+
* [[Oyome ni Ikitai (Springs)|Oyome ni Ikitai]] (お嫁に行きたい) - lyrics, music
  
 
; [[SAICO|Suzuki Saiko]]
 
; [[SAICO|Suzuki Saiko]]
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* [[Hard Time Lover|HARD TIME LOVER]] - lyrics, music
 
* [[Hard Time Lover|HARD TIME LOVER]] - lyrics, music
 
* [[Slow Dance wo Yoake Made]] (スローダンスを夜明けまで) - lyrics, music
 
* [[Slow Dance wo Yoake Made]] (スローダンスを夜明けまで) - lyrics, music
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 +
; [[Tanimura Nana]]
 +
* [[Innocent (Tanimura Nana)|Innocent]] - music
  
 
; [[The Folk Crusaders]]
 
; [[The Folk Crusaders]]
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; [[Ueto Aya]]
 
; [[Ueto Aya]]
 
* [[Get Fight]] - lyrics, music, arrangement, production
 
* [[Get Fight]] - lyrics, music, arrangement, production
* [[Shiroi Yuki ga Kudaru Yoru ni]] (白い雪が降る夜に) - music
+
* [[Shiroi Yuki ga Furu Yoru ni]] (白い雪が降る夜に) - lyrics, music
 
* [[Yume no Chikara]] (夢のチカラ) - lyrics, music, arrangement, production
 
* [[Yume no Chikara]] (夢のチカラ) - lyrics, music, arrangement, production
  
 
; [[Yajima Akiko]]
 
; [[Yajima Akiko]]
 
* [[Fairy Dance (Yajima Akiko)|Fairy Dance]] - lyrics, music
 
* [[Fairy Dance (Yajima Akiko)|Fairy Dance]] - lyrics, music
* [[Koko ni Iru Yo]] (ここにいるよ) - music
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* [[Koko ni Iru yo (Yajima Akiko)|Koko ni Iru yo]] (ここにいるよ) - music
  
 
; [[Yakushimaru Hiroko]]
 
; [[Yakushimaru Hiroko]]
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; [[ZONE]]
 
; [[ZONE]]
* [[Two Hearts (ZONE)|Two Hearts]] - music, production
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* [[Two Hearts (ZONE)|Two Hearts]] - music, arrangement, production
  
 
; [[ZOO]]
 
; [[ZOO]]
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
* [http://www.takamizawa.com/ Official Website]
 
* [http://www.takamizawa.com/ Official Website]
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* [http://www.alfee.com THE ALFEE Official Website]
 
* [http://www.emimusic.jp/artist/takamizawa/ EMI Music Japan Profile]
 
* [http://www.emimusic.jp/artist/takamizawa/ EMI Music Japan Profile]
* [http://www.tbs.co.jp/radio/rockban/ ROCK ENTERTAINMENT Takamizawa Toshihiko no Rockban]
 
 
* [http://www.espguitars.co.jp/gallery/takamizawa/ ESP: T. Takamizawa Guitar Gallery]
 
* [http://www.espguitars.co.jp/gallery/takamizawa/ ESP: T. Takamizawa Guitar Gallery]
* [http://www.alfee.com THE ALFEE Official Website]
 
 
* [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%AB%98%E8%A6%8B%E6%B2%A2%E4%BF%8A%E5%BD%A6 Japanese Wikipedia: 高見沢俊彦]
 
* [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%AB%98%E8%A6%8B%E6%B2%A2%E4%BF%8A%E5%BD%A6 Japanese Wikipedia: 高見沢俊彦]
  
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[[Category:J-Rock]]
 
[[Category:J-Metal]]
 
[[Category:J-Metal]]
[[Category:Blood Type A]]
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[[Category:1954 Births]]
 
[[Category:Saitama Artists]]
 
 
[[Category:Vocalist]]
 
[[Category:Vocalist]]
 
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[[Category:Arrangers]]
 
[[Category:Producers]]
 
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Latest revision as of 20:53, 10 January 2016

Takamizawa promoting Fantasia (2010)

Takamizawa Toshihiko (高見沢俊彦) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and the leader of the rock band THE ALFEE. He launched a solo career in 1991 and has also written and produced songs for many different artists. Additionally, Takamizawa hosts his own radio show and is a member of the DOMOTO BROS. BAND on Shin Domoto Kyoudai.

Profile

  • Name: Takamizawa Toshihiko (高見沢俊彦)
  • Nicknames: Takamiy (たかみー), Ouji (王子; Prince)
  • Birthday: April 17, 1954 (1954-04-17) (age 69)
  • Birthplace: Warabi, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
  • Blood Type: A
  • Height: 175 cm
  • Instruments: Guitar, piano, mandolin
  • Interests: Basketball, Apple products

Information

Early Life–THE ALFEE

Takamizawa promoting "Ism" Solo Tour Live (1991)

In elementary school, Takamizawa was introduced to The Beatles by his older brother. Later in his third year of middle school, his parents reluctantly bought him his first electric guitar.[1] He also developed a liking for basketball and eventually became captain of the basketball team.[2] Takamizawa attended Meiji Gakuin Senior High School like Sakurai Masaru, but unlike his future bandmate, Takamizawa liked rock music. He formed a cover band with some classmates and performed songs from Western rock bands like Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. He didn't like folk music, but that changed when he discovered GARO.[3] After graduating high school, he enrolled in the Department of English Literature at Meiji Gakuin University and joined the band Confidence, presently known as THE ALFEE.[1] Sakazaki Kohnosuke was originally the leader, but passed the title to Takamizawa in 1982 after switching genres from folk to rock.

Solo Career

Takamizawa promoting "Sennen Romance" (2007)

In 1991, Takamizawa released his debut solo album, Ism. For the album, he worked with Western producers, including Steve Hillage and Mike Vernon. The songs on the album have a common theme of romance. For promotion, he performed his first solo concert tour, "Ism" Solo Tour Live.

His next solo release would come fourteen years later. In 2005, Takamizawa released the mini-album Berlin Calling. The title track was used as the image song for the Masterpieces of the Museum Island, Berlin. The mini-album also includes an acoustic self-cover of THE ALFEE's song "Kabe no Mukou no Freedom", which was written in 1989 about the Berlin Wall.

Takamizawa's second full-on solo activity after Ism was in 2007. He released his first single, "Sennen Romance", followed by his second album, Kaléidoscope, two weeks later. He collaborated with many lyricists, including Tsunku and Ayanocozey Show. Takamizawa embarked on his second tour, Kaléidoscope ~Tenshi no Kyouen~, featuring support guitarists of LUKE TAKAMURA (CANTA, ex-SEIKIMA II), ANCHANG (SEX MACHINEGUNS), and KOJI (ALvino, ex-La'cryma Christi).

The following year in 2008, Takamizawa developed a more metal sound. His second single, "Tsukihime", employed four electric guitarists composed of himself and the three from last year's live concert tour. He continued with the same sound with his third single, "VAMPIRE ~Yuuwaku no Blood~ / Yatterman no Uta", in 2009. In October 2009, Takamizawa participated in the visual-kei festival V-ROCK FESTIVAL '09.

Takamizawa's third album, Fantasia, was released on August 25, 2010, which was also the date of THE ALFEE's 36th anniversary since their debut. The album features his previous two singles and more collaborations with lyricists and support musicians, which include Matsumoto Tak from B'z and fellow FANTA member Marty Friedman. Following the conclusion of his tour Takamiy Legend of Fantasia 2010, he released his fourth single, "Aozora wo Shinjiteiru ka?". The lyrics were penned by AKB48 producer Akimoto Yasushi.

Appearance

Takamizawa has been dying his hair since 1992. It was red from 1992 to late 1995, dark brown from late 1995 to 2000, then red again. He has worn blonde wigs in the 2000s as well. Takamizawa also has a wide range of costumes that he wears for performing. An exhibit called "PRINCE TAKAMIY'S DRESS ROOM" opened to the public for the month of August in 2008.[4]

Guitars

Takamizawa playing the ESP Trump 4 Neck (1994)

Takamizawa is known for his collection of custom ESP guitars, with shapes and designs ranging from angels to swords, and even cartoon characters. He has reportedly over 420 guitars.[5] He said the most disastrous guitar in his possession is the ESP Trump 4 Neck and it is not practical for playing.[2][6]

In June 2007, one of his ESP Angel Sword models was auctioned on eBay for US$4,500 and became popular among many English-language blogs and online guitar communities. The guitar was made to celebrate THE ALFEE's 20th anniversary in 1993. Another model sold for US$3,880 in March 2010.[7]

Discography

Studio Albums

Soundtrack Albums

Singles

Videos

Compilations / Others

Concert Tours

Works

Television

Radio

Commercials

Soundtracks

Theatre Music

  • [1988] TALKING BLUES (トーキング・ブルース)
  • [1995] HEART ROCK MUSICAL Seika Monogatari (HEART ROCK MUSICAL 聖歌物語)

Internet

Books

Basketball Diaries "HEART BEAT DUNK" Boku no Umi e ~Shiro Iruka no Beluga~ TAKAMIZAWA GUITAR COLLECTION 300 Akiramenai Yume wa Owarinai Bokura no Jidai Long Hair to Iu Ikikata

  • [1998.07.10] Basketball Diaries "HEART BEAT DUNK"
  • [2001.08.24] Boku no Umi e ~Shiro Iruka no Beluga~ (ぼくの海へ~シロイルカのベルーガ~; Towards My Sea ~White Beluga~)
  • [2002.10.10] TAKAMIZAWA GUITAR COLLECTION 300
  • [2004.10.02] Akiramenai Yume wa Owaranai (あきらめない夢は終わらない; Not Giving Up, The Dream Does Not End)
  • [2010.08.19] Bokura no Jidai Long Hair to Iu Ikikata (ボクらの時代 ロングヘアーという生き方; Our Era, Living with Long Hair) (Miura Jun x Takamizawa Toshihiko x Lily Franky)

Compositions

Note: This list does not include songs by THE ALFEE or Takamizawa.
Akashiya Sanma
Bakumatsu Juku
D-BAG
Demon Kogure
Doll's Vox
FANTA
FEEL
Fukuda Saki
Goto Kumiko
Hihara Maki
Kashiwabara Yoshie
Kanzaki Yuko
KATSUMI
Kawamura Ryuichi
Kayama Yuzo featuring THE ALFEE
Ken Naoko
Koizumi Kyoko
Kotegawa Yuko
LUCKY LEGS
Makise Riho
Makoto Tsubasa
Mariko
Miyagawa Rie
Mizuki Alisa
Mizuki Ichirou
Mori Keaki
Nakajima Fumiaki
Nakamori Akina
Nakamura Masatoshi
Nakanishi Keizo
Nagayama Yoko
Nitta Eri
Onii-yan, Onee-yan & Takamiy
Ono Masatoshi
Saijo Hideki
Saru Ganseki
Senou Azusa
Skirt
SPLASH
Springs
Suzuki Saiko
Takahashi Katsunori
Takaki Mio
Takami Chika
Takeshita Keiko
Tanaka Yuko
Tanimura Nana
The Folk Crusaders
TOKIO
TUNNELS
Uchida Yuki
Ueto Aya
Yajima Akiko
Yakushimaru Hiroko
ZONE
ZOO

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists - No.92". HMV. 2003-08-31. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Takamizawa, Toshihiko. Ongaku Senshi MUSIC FIGHTER. NTV Japan. 2007-07-13.
  3. Takamizawa, Toshihiko (2010-01-20). "先輩「ガロ」との親交". Takamiy Ouji no Himitsu. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
  4. "THE ALFEE 高見沢俊彦×JAP工房 Collaboration Silver Accessory". Retrieved 2010-04-17.
  5. "「気持ちは魔王側。」THE ALFEE・高見沢さん登場『勇者30』制作発表会". Gpara.com. 2009-03-20. Retrieved 2009-12-12.
  6. Takamizawa, Toshihiko. Shin Domoto Kyoudai. Fuji TV Japan. 2007-07-15.
  7. "rare ESP SWORD ANGEL CUSTOM GUITAR GREATEST GUITAR EVER". eBay. Retrieved 2010-04-17.

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