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* '''1984''' - Together with [[Utsunomiya Takashi]] and [[Kine Naoto]] started out in with his band [[TM NETWORK]] with their debut single [[Kinyoubi no Lion]].
 
* '''1984''' - Together with [[Utsunomiya Takashi]] and [[Kine Naoto]] started out in with his band [[TM NETWORK]] with their debut single [[Kinyoubi no Lion]].
 
* '''1985''' - Started his solo work with the soundtrack of the [[Anime|anime]], [[wikipedia:Warren Cuccurullo|Warren Cuccurullo]].
 
* '''1985''' - Started his solo work with the soundtrack of the [[Anime|anime]], [[wikipedia:Warren Cuccurullo|Warren Cuccurullo]].
* '''1989''' - formed duo unit [[V2]] with [[X JAJPAN]]'s [[YOSHIKI]]. He also played in a band with [[wikipedia:Warren Cuccurullo|Warren Cuccurullo]] as a singer.
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* '''1989''' - formed duo unit [[V2]] with [[X JAPAN]]'s [[YOSHIKI]]. He also played in a band with [[wikipedia:Warren Cuccurullo|Warren Cuccurullo]] as a singer.
 
* '''1990''' - Change TM NETWORK to '''TMN'''.
 
* '''1990''' - Change TM NETWORK to '''TMN'''.
* '''1993''' - Discovered [[TRF]]
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* '''1993''' - Discovered [[TRF]].
* '''1994''' - After years of rest, TMN finally broke up. Discovered and produced record for [[hitomi]]
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* '''1994''' - After years of rest, TMN finally broke up. Discovered and produced record for [[hitomi]].
* '''1995''' - Debut together with [[Yamada Keiko]] and [[Marc Panther]] as [[globe]] and Discovered and produced records for [[Amuro Namie]] and [[Kahala Tomomi]]
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* '''1995''' - Debut together with [[kco|Yamada Keiko]] and [[Marc Panther]] as [[globe]] and Discovered and produced records for [[Amuro Namie]] and [[Kahala Tomomi]].
* '''1997''' - Gossips Magazine flock over him and then lover [[Kahala Tomomi]], accusing them of abusing drug use. Started overseas carreer with the remixing of the theme music of the movie '''Speed 2 : Cruise Control'''
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* '''1997''' - Gossips Magazine flock over him and then lover [[Kahala Tomomi]], accusing them of abusing drug use. Started overseas carreer with the remixing of the theme music of the movie [[wikipedia:Speed 2: Cruise Control|Speed 2 : Cruise Control]].
* '''1998''' - [[hitomi]] and Tetsuya go seperate ways due to [[hitomi]] wanting more creative control over her music. Started to distance himself with [[avex trax]] by producing [[Suzuki Ami]]. Founded '''[[ROJAM Entertainment]]'''
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* '''1998''' - [[hitomi]] and Tetsuya go seperate ways due to [[hitomi]] wanting more creative control over her music. Started to distance himself with [[avex trax]] by producing [[Suzuki Ami]]. Founded '''[[ROJAM Entertainment]]'''.
* '''1998-2001''' - collaborated with French keyboardist, [[Jean-Michel Jarre|Jean-Michel Jarre]], writing '''FIFA World Cup''' theme song, '''Together Now'''
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* '''1998-2001''' - collaborated with French keyboardist, [[wikipedia:Jean Michel Jarre|Jean-Michel Jarre]], writing [[wikipedia:1998 FIFA World Cup|FIFA World Cup]] theme song, [[wikipedia:Together Now|Together Now]].
* '''1999''' - Infamous break-up between him and [[Kahala Tomomi]] causes downfall for Kahala and him losing his touch as '''The Invincible Producer'''
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* '''1999''' - Infamous break-up between him and [[Kahala Tomomi]] causes downfall for Kahala and him losing his touch as '''The Invincible Producer'''.
* '''2000''' - Bounce back, reclaiming his touch in music producing though he's not as invincible as before
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* '''2000''' - Bounce back, reclaiming his touch in music producing though he's not as invincible as before.
* '''2003''' - Married [[globe]]'s female vocalist, [[Yamada Keiko]]
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* '''2003''' - Married [[globe]]'s female vocalist, [[kco|Yamada Keiko]].
* '''2005''' - Celebrated [[globe]]'s 10th year anniversary
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* '''2005''' - Celebrated [[globe]]'s 10th year anniversary.
  
 
== Discography ==
 
== Discography ==
  
 
=== Studio Albums ===
 
=== Studio Albums ===
 
 
* [1989.12.09] [[Digitalian Is Eating Breakfast|Digitalian is eating breakfast]]
 
* [1989.12.09] [[Digitalian Is Eating Breakfast|Digitalian is eating breakfast]]
 
* [1990.09.21] [[Psychic Entertainment Sound]]
 
* [1990.09.21] [[Psychic Entertainment Sound]]
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* [2008.07.23] [[Far Eastern Wind - Summer]]
 
* [2008.07.23] [[Far Eastern Wind - Summer]]
 
* [2008.09.10] [[Far Eastern Wind - Autumn]]
 
* [2008.09.10] [[Far Eastern Wind - Autumn]]
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* [2011.??.??] [[Digitalian is eating breakfast 2]]
  
 
=== Live Albums ===
 
=== Live Albums ===
 
 
* [1995.07.19] [[Tjm - Tetsuya Komuro Jungle Massive|tjm - tetsuya komuro Jungle massive]]
 
* [1995.07.19] [[Tjm - Tetsuya Komuro Jungle Massive|tjm - tetsuya komuro Jungle massive]]
 
* [1996.05.22] [[Tk-Trap|tk-trap]]
 
* [1996.05.22] [[Tk-Trap|tk-trap]]
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=== Remix Albums ===
 
=== Remix Albums ===
 
 
* [2002.06.21] [[Blue Fantasy - Love & Chill Out With Trance Remixes]]
 
* [2002.06.21] [[Blue Fantasy - Love & Chill Out With Trance Remixes]]
 
* [2007.07.04] [[Cream Of J-Pop ~Utaishiguuta~|Cream Of J-POP ~Utaishiguuta~]] (Cream Of J-POP 〜ウタイツグウタ〜)
 
* [2007.07.04] [[Cream Of J-Pop ~Utaishiguuta~|Cream Of J-POP ~Utaishiguuta~]] (Cream Of J-POP 〜ウタイツグウタ〜)
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=== Other Albums ===
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* [1992.10.21] [[Hit Factory]]
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* [1998.11.23] [[TK 1998]] (Limited BOX)
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* [2003.03.19] [[Piano globe ~globe Piano Collection~|PIANO globe ~globe piano collection~]]
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* [2003.03.19] [[Piano Voice ~TK Piano Works~|PIANO VOICE ~TK PIANO WORKS~]]
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* [2003.03.19] [[Piano Wind ~TK Ambient Selection~|PIANO WIND ~TK AMBIENT SELECTION]]
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* [2006.02.22] [[TK Instrumental Works Selection 1985~2003|TK INSTRUMENTAL WORKS SELECTION 1985~2003]] (Instrumental Best)
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* [2011.??.??] [[TK Best Selection in Epic Days|TK BEST SELECTION IN EPIC DAYS]] (Best Album)
  
 
=== Singles ===
 
=== Singles ===
 
 
* [1989.10.28] [[Running to Horizon|RUNNING TO HORIZON]]
 
* [1989.10.28] [[Running to Horizon|RUNNING TO HORIZON]]
 
* [1989.11.17] [[Gravity of Love|GRAVITY OF LOVE]]
 
* [1989.11.17] [[Gravity of Love|GRAVITY OF LOVE]]
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* [[H.A.N.D.]]
 
* [[H.A.N.D.]]
 
* [[Hakuryu]]
 
* [[Hakuryu]]
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* [[Hamasaki Ayumi]]
 
* [[hitomi]]
 
* [[hitomi]]
 
* [[Itoh Tsukasa]]
 
* [[Itoh Tsukasa]]
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* [[Songnation]] - 9/11 Charity Work
 
* [[Songnation]] - 9/11 Charity Work
 
* [[ROJAM]] - Distributions Company
 
* [[ROJAM]] - Distributions Company
* [[Together Now]] - with Jean Michel Jarre for 1998 FIFA World Cup
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* [[wikipedia:Together Now|Together Now]] - with Jean Michel Jarre for 1998 FIFA World Cup
 
* [[wikipedia:Speed 2: Cruise Control|Speed 2 : Cruise Control]] - Theme Music
 
* [[wikipedia:Speed 2: Cruise Control|Speed 2 : Cruise Control]] - Theme Music
 
* [[wikipedia:Street Fighter II|Street Fighter II]] - Theme Musical Score
 
* [[wikipedia:Street Fighter II|Street Fighter II]] - Theme Musical Score
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* [http://www.avexnet.or.jp/globe Official Globe Website]
 
* [http://www.avexnet.or.jp/globe Official Globe Website]
 
* [http://tk.syncl.jp/ Tetsuya Komuro Sync Official Site]
 
* [http://tk.syncl.jp/ Tetsuya Komuro Sync Official Site]
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* [http://avexnet.or.jp/tk/index.html Official Website (avex trax)]
 
* [http://avex.jp/tk-special/ TK Special Website]
 
* [http://avex.jp/tk-special/ TK Special Website]
 
* [http://www.rojam.com ROJAM Entertainment Official Site]
 
* [http://www.rojam.com ROJAM Entertainment Official Site]
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[[Category:Songwriter]]
 
[[Category:Songwriter]]
 
[[Category:Producers]]
 
[[Category:Producers]]
[[Category: Blood Type O]]
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[[Category:Blood Type O]]
 
[[Category:iTunes Artists]]
 
[[Category:iTunes Artists]]
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[[Category:Keyboardist]]
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[[Category:Vocalist]]

Revision as of 21:34, 18 March 2011

Komuro Tetsuya (2010)

Komuro Tetsuya (小室哲哉) is a Japanese pop musician and producer. He made his debut in 1984 as a member of the band TM NETWORK. In the late 1980s begain producing other pop artists. This carried into the 1990s where he became an extremly popular producer. He later became well-known for his band, globe, which at one time held the record for best selling album in Japan. He pionered the dance and techno genre in Japan and was the invincible music producer of the '90s. He is also quoted as the man who had the eye for new talents that could succeed.

In 2008, Komuro was arrested for several counts of fraud pertaining to the selling the rights of his music to other music business people. Due to the this, avex cancelled globe's next single, suspended production of all his works, and his music was blacklisted on many radio stations. In early 2009, he pleaded guilty and is serving a three to five year sentence in prison.

Profile

  • Birthdate: November 27, 1958
  • Birth Place: Fuchuu, Tokyo, Japan
  • Nicknames: TK, Sensei (先生), Tecchan (てっちゃん), Teshi (テツ), Komu (コム), Tetsuya (小室), Techi (テチ), Teshiniii (テツニー)
  • Blood Type: O

Biography

Discography

Studio Albums

Live Albums

Remix Albums

Other Albums

Singles

Associated Acts

Special Works

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