Artist Profile
Soya TakeshiArtist & Producer Profile: Takeshi SoyaOverviewBorn: July 1972, Shibuya, Tokyo (Raised in Yokohama)Core Strength: Melodious Pop Songwriting, Captivating Melody-Making, and Dynamic Stage PerformanceRoots & Influence: Japanese & Western Pop, Folk, Rock, Soul, Blues, AOR, and Showa Idol PopChronology & Musical JourneyPeriod / YearObsessions & InfluencesMusical EvolutionEarly ChildhoodUltraman series, Tokusatsu (superhero shows), and military aircraft.The foundation of vision, grand scale, and structural design.1975 (Age 4)Television shows.Started playing the piano. Early development of absolute pitch and keyboard skills.1980s High School Baseball and TV music chart shows.Obsessed with melodies and the dramatic structure of entertainment.1982 Akina Nakamori and TV dramas.Deep fascination with mature, dramatic pop music.1983 Idol Pop (Kayo-kyoku).Developing an ear for sophisticated arrangement and catchy hooklines.1985 New Music, Folk, and Rock.Leaning heavily into singer-songwriter aesthetics and guitar-driven sounds.1990s Pop, Folk, Rock, Soul, Blues, and AOR.Began playing guitar & writing original songs. Formulating a signature cross-genre sound.Performance Styles & ActivitiesVocal & Instrumentation: Acoustic guitar singer-songwriter style, solo piano performances, and piano-vocal styling.Projects: Active participant and leader in various collaborative projects, units, and bands (including R.S.C.P).Current Focus: Actively exploring music production and project design, finding great passion in bringing multifaceted concepts to life.Producer's Note (English Concept) My music is a seamless fusion of nostalgia and modern AOR fusion. Grounded in the golden era of Japanese pop, rock, and soul, I aim to craft timeless, melodious experiences that resonate across borders.
Genre: Instrumental, J-PopActive Area: KanagawaOrigin: Shibuya, TokyoBirthday: 1972/07/08Start Year: 1990