Seiji Kameda
Encyclopedia
is a Japan
ese music producer, arranger and bass guitarist.
He is currently the bassist
in Ringo Shiina's band, "Tokyo Jihen
".
, and went back to Japan at one year after birth.
He started piano classes with his elder sister when he was 3 years old. In 1970 he moved to Osaka
, Japan
. One year later he joined the Chisato Elementary School. He began to study classic guitar
in 1975 with his elder brother.
In 1976 Kameda moved to Tokyo
. He developed a hobby of trying to intercept radio signals from across the ocean, using an instrument called BCL (Broadcast Communications Limited), to hear western-style music. In 1977 he started broadcasting his own radio station (FM KAMEDA) from his room. Three years later he joined Musashi High School and bought his first bass guitar, a Yamaha BB2000. In 1984 Kameda exchanged his Yamaha for a Frettor and got his first Fender Jazz Bass.
In 1987 he graduated from Waseda University
and began to record self-made demo tapes with his arrangements. One year later he finally began his bassist and arranger producer career.
In 1999, he participated in the production of Ringo Shiina's first & second album as an arranger, and they were big hits. By those hits, he received many commissions to produce music. That started his great success.
Since then he has been producing for musicians and bands like Spitz
, Ken Hirai
, Shikao Suga
, Do As Infinity
, Angela Aki
, and others.
He also participates in many musicians' recording as a session bassist, or plays a bass guitar as a member of various solo singers' tour band, or temporary bands like Bank Band (2005-at present).
From May 2 to 3, 2009, Kameda gathered many artists who are related with him, and promoted the music festival
"Kame no Ongaeshi."
They were produced, or their songs were arranged by Kameda, and also he offered songs to them.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese music producer, arranger and bass guitarist.
He is currently the bassist
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
in Ringo Shiina's band, "Tokyo Jihen
Tokyo Jihen
is a Japanese band started by , after leaving her solo career. The band's debut single Gunjo Biyori was released in September 2004.- Origins:...
".
Biography
He was born in New York cityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, and went back to Japan at one year after birth.
He started piano classes with his elder sister when he was 3 years old. In 1970 he moved to Osaka
Osaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. One year later he joined the Chisato Elementary School. He began to study classic guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
in 1975 with his elder brother.
In 1976 Kameda moved to Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
. He developed a hobby of trying to intercept radio signals from across the ocean, using an instrument called BCL (Broadcast Communications Limited), to hear western-style music. In 1977 he started broadcasting his own radio station (FM KAMEDA) from his room. Three years later he joined Musashi High School and bought his first bass guitar, a Yamaha BB2000. In 1984 Kameda exchanged his Yamaha for a Frettor and got his first Fender Jazz Bass.
In 1987 he graduated from Waseda University
Waseda University
, abbreviated as , is one of the most prestigious private universities in Japan and Asia. Its main campuses are located in the northern part of Shinjuku, Tokyo. Founded in 1882 as Tokyo Senmon Gakko, the institution was renamed "Waseda University" in 1902. It is known for its liberal climate...
and began to record self-made demo tapes with his arrangements. One year later he finally began his bassist and arranger producer career.
In 1999, he participated in the production of Ringo Shiina's first & second album as an arranger, and they were big hits. By those hits, he received many commissions to produce music. That started his great success.
Since then he has been producing for musicians and bands like Spitz
Spitz (band)
is a Japanese rock band formed in 1987. They gained remarkable commercial success in the mid and late 1990s, and are known for their abstract and eccentric songs penned by primary singer-songwriter and guitarist Masamune Kusano....
, Ken Hirai
Ken Hirai
is a Japanese R&B and pop singer. Since his debut, Hirai has worked as a model, actor, composer, lyricist, singer, and spokesperson.During his career, Hirai has released 32 singles and 11 albums up until October 2010. According to Oricon, his single Hitomi Wo Tojite became the best-selling single...
, Shikao Suga
Shikao Suga
is a Japanese musician and singer-songwriter from Tokyo. Though he uses katakana for his recording name, the kanji for his name are 菅 止戈男, but the romanization is the same. Suga is his family name and Shikao is his given name....
, Do As Infinity
Do As Infinity
Do As Infinity is a Japanese pop and rock band that formed in 1999 with three members: vocalist Tomiko Van, guitarist Ryo Owatari, and guitarist and composer Dai Nagao. The band's name is sometimes abbreviated as D.A.I., alluding to the fact that Do As Infinity was named after Dai Nagao...
, Angela Aki
Angela Aki
, born Kiyomi Angela Aki on September 15, 1977, is a Japanese pop singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist from Itano, Tokushima, Japan.-Early life:...
, and others.
He also participates in many musicians' recording as a session bassist, or plays a bass guitar as a member of various solo singers' tour band, or temporary bands like Bank Band (2005-at present).
From May 2 to 3, 2009, Kameda gathered many artists who are related with him, and promoted the music festival
Music festival
A music festival is a festival oriented towards music that is sometimes presented with a theme such as musical genre, nationality or locality of musicians, or holiday. They are commonly held outdoors, and are often inclusive of other attractions such as food and merchandise vending machines,...
"Kame no Ongaeshi."
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