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Takahiro Yamada (musician)

Takahiro Yamada
Background information
Birth nameTakahiro Yamada
Born (1977-08-19) August 19, 1977 (age 47)
Fujinomiya, Japan
OriginChūbu, Japan
GenresIndie rock, alternative rock
Occupation(s)Bassist, vocalist, backing vocalist, songwriter
Instrument(s)Bass, vocals
Years active1996–present
LabelsKi/oon, Tofu
Member ofAsian Kung-Fu Generation
Websitewww.asiankung-fu.com

Takahiro Yamada (山田 貴洋, Yamada Takahiro, August 19, 1977) is the bass player and backing vocalist of the Japanese rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation. Yamada met fellow band members Masafumi Gotoh and Kensuke Kita while attending a music club of Kanto Gakuin University. The three formed Asian Kung-Fu Generation in 1996, with drummer Kiyoshi Ijichi joining the band shortly after.[1]

While Gotoh acts the main songwriter of the band, Yamada has composed music for certain songs, such as After Dark, Re:Re:, Siren and Sore dewa, Mata Ashita. He retains a degree in literature and his favourite bands are The Beatles, Oasis, The Smashing Pumpkins and Pet Shop Boys.[2] Yamada also contribute for other musician projects. In 2014, he arranged a song for Rina Katahira, "HIGH FIVE" and performed together with his bandmate Kita.[3] In 2021, he composed and arranged Nacherry's debut single "Fortune Teller" and performed together with his bandmate Ijichi.[4]

Discography

Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Main article: Asian Kung-Fu Generation discography

Other

  • Rina Katahira – "Baby" (2013) arranger
  • Rina Katahira – Amazing Sky (2014) arranger on "HIGH FIVE", " CROSS ROAD", and "Hajimari ni"
  • Gotch - "Vegetable" (2021) bassist
  • Nacherry – Cherry Sunday (2021) bassist, composer and arranger on "Fortune Teller" and "Happy Nacherry Birthday"
  • Nacherry – Now Loading (2022) arranger on "Brave?"
  • Nacherry – "Kids Are Too Late" (2022) composer
  • Kairi Yagi – "Metamorphose" (2022) bassist

References

  1. ^ "ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION: Biography". ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Official Website. Ki/oon Records Inc. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
  2. ^ Asian Kung-Fu Generation Fansite Flash Back! - Profile Archived 2008-10-14 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "片平里菜、新曲「HIGH FIVE」プロデューサーはアジカン・山田貴洋". Barks. Japan Music Network. 2014-06-17. Retrieved 2014-06-17. (in Japanese)
  4. ^ "山田貴洋作曲 / "NACHERRY"デビューデジタルシングル配信開始！". Sony Music Japan. Sony Music Japan. 2021-10-06. Retrieved 2021-10-06. (in Japanese)


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