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{{nihongo|'''Kōji Ueno'''|上野 耕路|Ueno Kōji|born February 1, 1960 in [[Chiba |
{{nihongo|'''Kōji Ueno'''|上野 耕路|Ueno Kōji|born February 1, 1960 in [[Chiba, Chiba|Chiba]] city}} is a Japanese [[composer]], [[musician]], [[arranger]] and [[keyboardist]]. He is noted for his unique style of music.<ref name="routes">{{cite web|url=http://www.n-two.net/home.html|title=Routes of a Journey - Koji Ueno's page|accessdate=5 February 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070216221542/http://www.n-two.net/home.html|archive-date=16 February 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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He graduated from [[Nihon University]]'s department of music at its faculty of art, and in 1978, began his career in music with his first music ensemble, 8&1/2, after which he worked with the group Halmens between 1979 and 1981.<ref name="routes-bio">{{ |
He graduated from [[Nihon University]]'s department of music at its faculty of art, and in 1978, began his career in music with his first music ensemble, 8&1/2, after which he worked with the group Halmens between 1979 and 1981.<ref name="routes-bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.n-two.net/biog.html|title=Kouji Ueno composer arranger - Biography|accessdate=5 February 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070219054633/http://www.n-two.net/biog.html|archive-date=19 February 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 1980, Ueno formed the musical group [[Guernica (band)|Guernica]], noted for its unique form of [[avant garde]] music, along with vocalist [[Jun Togawa]] and lyricist Keichi Ohta.<ref name="routes-bio"/> |
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In the 1980s, Ueno worked with |
In the 1980s, Ueno worked with [[Akira Ifukube]] or [[Ryuichi Sakamoto]] on the soundtracks of the films ''[[Koneko Monogatari]]'', ''[[Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise|Oritsu Uchūgun - Oneamisu no Tsubasa]]'', and ''[[The Last Emperor]]''.<ref name="routes-bio"/> In 2004, he composed the music for the lauded [[Takashi Nakamura]]-directed [[anime]] television series, ''[[Fantastic Children]]''. |
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Ueno formed the musical group Netszo & Gansaku with the first album, ''Polarity Integration'' by [[Sony Music Japan|Sony Music]] in April 2007. |
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Ueno has also lectured on film music at the Faculty of Art at [[Nihon University]].<ref name="routes-bio"/> He has won several awards, including the award for best musical composition at the 1989 Mainichi Film Festival for his composition of the musical score for the film ''[[Untama Giru]]'', and has also won numerous international awards, including the best music at the Festival Des Trois Continents in [[Nantes]] in 1989, as well as the "Cristal tcheque pour la musique contemporaine" at the |
Ueno has also lectured on film music at the Faculty of Art at [[Nihon University]].<ref name="routes-bio"/> He has won several awards, including the award for best musical composition at the 1989 Mainichi Film Festival for his composition of the musical score for the film ''[[Untama Giru]]'', and has also won numerous international awards, including the best music at the Festival Des Trois Continents in [[Nantes]] in 1989, as well as the "Cristal tcheque pour la musique contemporaine" at the 32nd Golden Prague International Television Festival in 1995, held in [[Prague]], for his score for the [[NHK]] television series, ''The Pale Cast of Thought''.<ref name="routes-bio"/> |
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==Compositions== |
==Compositions== |
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*''[[Koneko Monogatari]]'' (1986, composition and arrangement) |
*''[[Koneko Monogatari]]'' (1986, composition and arrangement) |
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*''[[Untama Giru]]'' (1989, music)<ref>{{ |
*''[[Untama Giru]]'' (1989, music)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allcinema.net/prog/show_c.php?num_c=87473|title=ウンタマギルー - 映画情報 allcinema ONLINE|accessdate=5 February 2007|language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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*''[[Teito Taisen]]'' (1989, music)<ref>{{ |
*''[[Teito Taisen]]'' (1989, music)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allcinema.net/prog/show_c.php?num_c=86137|title=帝都大戦 - 映画情報 allcinema ONLINE|accessdate=5 February 2007|language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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*''[[Réservoir]]'' (1991, composition and arrangement) |
*''[[Réservoir]]'' (1991, composition and arrangement) |
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*''[[Gadget: Invention, Travel, & Adventure]]'' (1993, music) |
*''[[Gadget Invention, Travel, & Adventure|Gadget: Invention, Travel, & Adventure]]'' (1993, music) |
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*''[[Edogawa Ranpo|Edogawa Ranpo Gekijō: Oshie to Tabi-suru Otoko]]'' (1994, music)<ref>{{ |
*''[[Edogawa Ranpo|Edogawa Ranpo Gekijō: Oshie to Tabi-suru Otoko]]'' (1994, music)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allcinema.net/prog/show_c.php?num_c=87269|title=江戸川乱歩劇場 押繪と旅する男 - 映画情報 allcinema ONLINE|accessdate=5 February 2007|language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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*''Mugen Ryūkyū Tsuru Henrī'' (1999, music) |
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*''-Less'' (2001, music) |
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*''[[Fantastic Children]]'' (2004, music)<ref>{{ |
*''[[Fantastic Children]]'' (2004, music)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allcinema.net/prog/show_c.php?num_c=321274|title=ファンタジックチルドレン FANTASTIC CHILDREN - 映画情報 allcinema ONLINE|accessdate=5 February 2007|language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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*''Tarako, Tarako, Tarako'' (2004, a TV advertisement song for Q.P.'s [[Roe|Tarako]] Pasta Sauce, sung by Kigurumi in CD) |
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*''[[Imabikisō]]'' (2007, sound) |
*''[[Imabikisō]]'' (2007, sound) |
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*''[[Helter Skelter (2012 film)|Helter Skelter]]'' (2012, music) |
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*''[[Maestro! (2015 film)|Maestro!]]'' (2015, music) |
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*''Louder!: Don't See What You Are Singing'' (2018, music) |
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*''[[Last Winter, We Parted (film)|Last Winter, We Parted]]'' (2018, music)<ref>{{cite web |url= https://movies.yahoo.co.jp/movie/361686/credit/|title= 去年の冬、きみと別れ|access-date= December 17, 2021|work= Yahoo! Movie}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.allcinema.net/prog/show_p.php?num_p=120147 Allcinema] {{in lang|ja}} |
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Latest revision as of 20:27, 21 April 2024
Kōji Ueno (上野 耕路, Ueno Kōji, born February 1, 1960 in Chiba city) is a Japanese composer, musician, arranger and keyboardist. He is noted for his unique style of music.[1]
He graduated from Nihon University's department of music at its faculty of art, and in 1978, began his career in music with his first music ensemble, 8&1/2, after which he worked with the group Halmens between 1979 and 1981.[2] In 1980, Ueno formed the musical group Guernica, noted for its unique form of avant garde music, along with vocalist Jun Togawa and lyricist Keichi Ohta.[2]
In the 1980s, Ueno worked with Akira Ifukube or Ryuichi Sakamoto on the soundtracks of the films Koneko Monogatari, Oritsu Uchūgun - Oneamisu no Tsubasa, and The Last Emperor.[2] In 2004, he composed the music for the lauded Takashi Nakamura-directed anime television series, Fantastic Children.
Ueno formed the musical group Netszo & Gansaku with the first album, Polarity Integration by Sony Music in April 2007.
Ueno has also lectured on film music at the Faculty of Art at Nihon University.[2] He has won several awards, including the award for best musical composition at the 1989 Mainichi Film Festival for his composition of the musical score for the film Untama Giru, and has also won numerous international awards, including the best music at the Festival Des Trois Continents in Nantes in 1989, as well as the "Cristal tcheque pour la musique contemporaine" at the 32nd Golden Prague International Television Festival in 1995, held in Prague, for his score for the NHK television series, The Pale Cast of Thought.[2]
Compositions[edit]
- Koneko Monogatari (1986, composition and arrangement)
- Untama Giru (1989, music)[3]
- Teito Taisen (1989, music)[4]
- Réservoir (1991, composition and arrangement)
- Gadget: Invention, Travel, & Adventure (1993, music)
- Edogawa Ranpo Gekijō: Oshie to Tabi-suru Otoko (1994, music)[5]
- Mugen Ryūkyū Tsuru Henrī (1999, music)
- -Less (2001, music)
- Fantastic Children (2004, music)[6]
- Tarako, Tarako, Tarako (2004, a TV advertisement song for Q.P.'s Tarako Pasta Sauce, sung by Kigurumi in CD)
- Imabikisō (2007, sound)
- Helter Skelter (2012, music)
- Maestro! (2015, music)
- Louder!: Don't See What You Are Singing (2018, music)
- Last Winter, We Parted (2018, music)[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Routes of a Journey - Koji Ueno's page". Archived from the original on 16 February 2007. Retrieved 5 February 2007.
- ^ a b c d e "Kouji Ueno composer arranger - Biography". Archived from the original on 19 February 2007. Retrieved 5 February 2007.
- ^ "ウンタマギルー - 映画情報 allcinema ONLINE" (in Japanese). Retrieved 5 February 2007.
- ^ "帝都大戦 - 映画情報 allcinema ONLINE" (in Japanese). Retrieved 5 February 2007.
- ^ "江戸川乱歩劇場 押繪と旅する男 - 映画情報 allcinema ONLINE" (in Japanese). Retrieved 5 February 2007.
- ^ "ファンタジックチルドレン FANTASTIC CHILDREN - 映画情報 allcinema ONLINE" (in Japanese). Retrieved 5 February 2007.
- ^ "去年の冬、きみと別れ". Yahoo! Movie. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
External links[edit]
- Japan Movie Database (in Japanese)
- Kōji Ueno at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Allcinema (in Japanese)