Tetsurō Kashibuchi
singer · composer
- November 9, 1950
- December 17, 2013
- 63 years
- esophageal cancer
About Tetsurō Kashibuchi
Tetsurō Kashibuchi, 63, Japanese musician, composer (Tsuribaka Nisshi), and producer (Yukiko Okada), esophageal cancer.
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|Tetsurō Kashibuchi (かしぶち 哲郎, Kashibuchi Tetsurō; November 9, 1950 – December 17, 2013) was a Japanese musician, composer, and record producer.
Life
After performing first in so-called utagoe coffeehouses, he joined the band Hachimitsu Pie, and when they disbanded, he joined the Moonriders. Together with his Moonrider bandmates Ryōmei Shirai and Hirobumi Suzuki he started a unit called Artport.
In the 1980s, he composed many songs and produced albums for idols, especially for Yukiko Okada.
He died on December 17, 2013, from esophageal cancer.
Works (selection)
Albums
- Rira no hoteru (1983)
- Kanojo no toki (1985)
- fin meguriai (1993)
- Kashibuchi Tetsuro SONGBOOK (1998)
- Kyo wa ame no hi desu (2002)
- Live Egocentrique (2003)
- Tsukuribanashi (2004)
- Jiyu na merodi – Hachimitsu Pie〜Moonriders (2009)
- LE GRAND (2009)
Producer, composer for
Soundtracks
Movies
- Koisuru Onnatachi (1986)
- Tsuribaka Nisshi 5 (1992)
- Tsuribaka Nisshi 6 (1993)
- Tsuribaka Nisshi 7 (1994)
- Tsuribaka Nisshi 8 (1996)
- Tsuribaka Nisshi 9 (1997)
- Tsuribaka Nisshi 10 (1998)
Anime
- Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket (1989)
- Compiler (1992)
TV commercials
- Nomura Securities(2005)
- Sekisui House(2007)
- Panasonic(2008)
Books
- Rock drum ga tatakechatta(2006)
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Sources
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsur%C5%8D_Kashibuchi
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
Questions drawn from Tetsurō Kashibuchi's archived record and the sources above.
1.Tetsurō Kashibuchi produced music for which of the following artists?
- A.Ayumi Hamasaki
- B.Namie Amuro
- C.Rie Nakaharacorrect
- D.Hikaru Utada
Rie Nakahara is listed as one of the artists for whom Tetsurō Kashibuchi served as a producer and composer.
Source: Producer, composer for section
2.What is the title of the book authored by Tetsurō Kashibuchi in 2006?
- A.Moonriders History
- B.My Life in Coffeehouses
- C.Music Production Guide
- D.Rock drum ga tatakechattacorrect
Tetsurō Kashibuchi authored the book Rock drum ga tatakechatta in 2006.
Source: Books section
3.Tetsurō Kashibuchi provided music for a TV commercial for which company in 2007?
- A.Sekisui Housecorrect
- B.Sony
- C.Panasonic
- D.Nomura Securities
Tetsurō Kashibuchi worked on a TV commercial for Sekisui House in 2007.
Source: TV commercials section
4.In what year was the album Jiyu na merodi – Hachimitsu Pie〜Moonriders released?
- A.2003
- B.2002
- C.2004
- D.2009correct
The album Jiyu na merodi – Hachimitsu Pie〜Moonriders was released in 2009.
Source: Albums section
5.Which of these is listed as an artist Tetsurō Kashibuchi produced music for?
- A.Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
- B.Perfume
- C.BABYMETAL
- D.Evecorrect
The biography lists Eve as an artist for whom Tetsurō Kashibuchi acted as producer and composer.
Source: Producer, composer for section
6.What was the date of birth of Tetsurō Kashibuchi?
- A.December 17, 2013
- B.November 9, 1948
- C.December 17, 1950
- D.November 9, 1950correct
Tetsurō Kashibuchi was born on November 9, 1950.
Source: Biography introduction
7.What was the cause of death for Tetsurō Kashibuchi?
- A.Esophageal cancercorrect
- B.Pneumonia
- C.Liver disease
- D.Heart failure
Tetsurō Kashibuchi died on December 17, 2013, from esophageal cancer.
Source: Life section
8.Which band did Tetsurō Kashibuchi join after performing in utagoe coffeehouses?
- A.Hachimitsu Piecorrect
- B.The Blue Hearts
- C.Artport
- D.Moonriders
After performing first in utagoe coffeehouses, Tetsurō Kashibuchi joined the band Hachimitsu Pie.
Source: Life section
9.Which band did Tetsurō Kashibuchi join after Hachimitsu Pie disbanded?
- A.Artport
- B.The Tigers
- C.Moonriderscorrect
- D.Yellow Magic Orchestra
When Hachimitsu Pie disbanded, Tetsurō Kashibuchi joined the Moonriders.
Source: Life section
10.Who were the bandmates of Tetsurō Kashibuchi in the unit Artport?
- A.Ryōmei Shirai and Hirobumi Suzukicorrect
- B.Yukiko Okada and Agnes Chan
- C.Seri Ishikawa and Rie Nakahara
- D.Akiko Ikuina and Megumi Ōishi
Tetsurō Kashibuchi started the unit Artport with Moonrider bandmates Ryōmei Shirai and Hirobumi Suzuki.
Source: Life section
11.During which decade did Tetsurō Kashibuchi compose songs and produce albums for idols?
- A.1990s
- B.2000s
- C.1980scorrect
- D.1970s
In the 1980s, Tetsurō Kashibuchi composed many songs and produced albums for idols.
Source: Life section
12.Which idol was specifically noted as having received production work from Tetsurō Kashibuchi?
- A.Akiko Ikuina
- B.Megumi Ōishi
- C.Yukiko Okadacorrect
- D.Agnes Chan
Tetsurō Kashibuchi produced albums for idols, especially for Yukiko Okada.
Source: Life section
13.In what year was the album Rira no hoteru released by Tetsurō Kashibuchi?
- A.1993
- B.1998
- C.1985
- D.1983correct
The album Rira no hoteru was released in 1983.
Source: Albums section
14.Which of these albums was released by Tetsurō Kashibuchi in 2009?
- A.Kyo wa ame no hi desu
- B.Tsukuribanashi
- C.Live Egocentrique
- D.LE GRANDcorrect
LE GRAND is listed as an album released by Tetsurō Kashibuchi in 2009.
Source: Albums section
15.Which of these anime titles featured a soundtrack by Tetsurō Kashibuchi?
- A.Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocketcorrect
- B.Neon Genesis Evangelion
- C.Dragon Ball Z
- D.Cowboy Bebop
Tetsurō Kashibuchi composed the soundtrack for Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket.
Source: Anime soundtracks section
16.For which movie series did Tetsurō Kashibuchi compose soundtracks starting in 1992?
- A.Otoko wa Tsurai yo
- B.Godzilla
- C.Tsuribaka Nisshicorrect
- D.Gamera
Tetsurō Kashibuchi composed soundtracks for multiple entries in the Tsuribaka Nisshi series, starting in 1992.
Source: Movie soundtracks section
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