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[[File:Digitalian2TKPROMO.jpg|thumb|370px|Komuro Tetsuya promoting ''[[Digitalian Is Eating Breakfast 2|Digitalian is eating breakfast 2]]'' (2011)]]
 
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'''Komuro Tetsuya''' (小室哲哉) is a [[J-Pop|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.
 
'''Komuro Tetsuya''' (小室哲哉) is a [[J-Pop|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.
  
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==Profile==
 
==Profile==
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* '''Birth Name:''' Komuro Tetsuya (小室哲哉)
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* '''Birthdate:''' November 27, 1958
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* '''Date of Birth:''' {{bda|1958|11|27|mf}}
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* '''Birth Place:''' Fuchuu, [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
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* '''Place of Birth:''' [[Fuchuu]], [[Tokyo Prefecture]], [[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)
 
* '''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
 
* '''[[Blood Type]]:''' O
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* '''Family:''' Wife [[kco|Yamada Keiko]]
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* '''Bands / Groups:
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** [[SPEEDWAY]] (1979-1982)
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** [[TM NETWORK]] (1984-1994; 1999-)
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** [[V2]] (1991)
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** [[H Jungle with t]] (1995-1996)
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** [[globe]] (1995-)
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** [[TRUE KiSS DESTiNATiON]] (1998-2001)
  
 
==Biography==
 
==Biography==
 
* '''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]].
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* '''1985''' - Started his solo work with the soundtrack of the [[Anime|anime]], [[wikipedia:Warren Cuccurullo|Warren Cuccurullo]].
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* '''1985''' - Started his solo work with the soundtrack of the [[Anime|anime]].
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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.
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* '''1989''' - He 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'''.
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* '''1991''' - Formed duo unit [[V2]] with [[X JAPAN]]'s [[YOSHIKI]].
 
* '''1993''' - Discovered [[TRF]].
 
* '''1993''' - Discovered [[TRF]].
 
* '''1994''' - After years of rest, TMN finally broke up. Discovered and produced record for [[hitomi]].
 
* '''1994''' - After years of rest, TMN finally broke up. Discovered and produced record for [[hitomi]].
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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]].
 
* '''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]]'''.
 
* '''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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* '''1998-2001''' - 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]].
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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'''.
 
* '''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.
 
* '''2000''' - Bounce back, reclaiming his touch in music producing though he's not as invincible as before.
 
* '''2003''' - Married [[globe]]'s female vocalist, [[kco|Yamada Keiko]].
 
* '''2003''' - Married [[globe]]'s female vocalist, [[kco|Yamada Keiko]].
 
* '''2005''' - Celebrated [[globe]]'s 10th year anniversary.
 
* '''2005''' - Celebrated [[globe]]'s 10th year anniversary.
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== Discography ==
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==Discography==
 
[[File:Komuro Tetsuya.jpg|thumb|250px|Komuro Tetsuya (2010)]]
 
[[File:Komuro Tetsuya.jpg|thumb|250px|Komuro Tetsuya (2010)]]
  
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===Other Singles===
 
===Other Singles===
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* [1997.01.01] [[You Are the One]] <small>('''as TK PRESENTS Konetto''')</small>
 
* [1997.01.01] [[You Are the One]] <small>('''as TK PRESENTS Konetto''')</small>
  
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===Magazines===
 
===Magazines===
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* [2011.08.xx] Otona no CD Data "Otona Ongaku" (''Feature'')
 
* [2011.08.xx] Otona no CD Data "Otona Ongaku" (''Feature'')
  
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* [[Yoshihiro Kai]]
 
* [[Yoshihiro Kai]]
 
* [[YU-KI]]
 
* [[YU-KI]]
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==Special Works==
 
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* [[Songnation]] - 9/11 Charity Work
 
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* [[ROJAM]] - Distributions Company
 
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* [[wikipedia:Together Now|Together Now]] - with Jean Michel Jarre for 1998 FIFA World Cup
 
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* [[wikipedia:Speed 2: Cruise Control|Speed 2 : Cruise Control]] - Theme Music
 
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* [[wikipedia:Street Fighter II|Street Fighter II]] - Theme Musical Score
 
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* [[wikipedia:Vampire Hunter D|Vampire Hunter D]] - theme song
 
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* Played with [[wikipedia:Warren Cuccurullo|Warren Cuccurullo]]
 
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* [[TRUE KiSS DISC]] - [[Sony Music Entertainment]] sub-label, headed by Komuro
 
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
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[[Category:Keyboardist]]
 
[[Category:Keyboardist]]
 
[[Category:Vocalist]]
 
[[Category:Vocalist]]
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[[Category:1989 Debut]]
 
[[Category:Japanese Band Members]]
 
[[Category:Japanese Band Members]]

Revision as of 18:49, 5 May 2016

Komuro Tetsuya promoting Digitalian is eating breakfast 2 (2011)

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. On May 11, 2009, Komuro received a suspended three-year prison sentence.

Profile

Biography

Discography

Komuro Tetsuya (2010)

Studio Albums

Live Albums

Remix Albums

Best Albums

Digital Albums

Boxes

Singles

Other Singles

Publications

Magazines

  • [2011.08.xx] Otona no CD Data "Otona Ongaku" (Feature)

Associated Acts

External Links

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