He was responsible for composing for 'Sincerely' (performed by Nao).
| Ever17 position | Arranged the album version of 'THE WORKS ~Chiyomaru Shikura Song Collection~ 7.0' |
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Works and signatures
He was responsible for composing for 'Sincerely' (performed by Nao).
Responsible for arrangement in 'Sincerely' (performed by Nao).
Division of labor in the work
Takeshi Arai credited the song 'Falling in Love with the Train' Mirai Bound☆Train (Falling in Love with the Train) as composer, arranger, backing vocals, guitar, piano, and programming.
Ever17-related productions
Takeshi Arai credited the arrangement for the album version of "THE WORKS ~Chiyomaru Shikura Music Collection~ 7.0."
Experience in composition and sound engineering
Takeshi Arai worked as a music composer at a game company, participating in the Dragon Ball, Gundam, and ONE PIECE series; After going independent, she provided music to Rina Aiuchi, fripSide, as well as games and advertisements. He also participated in the soundtrack of the anime 'Miss Monochrome', as well as the mixing and arrangement of the theme song for 'Nari no Seki-kun', and worked on video MA and sound effects production.
Master production for Yuzusha Records
The original soundtracks for 'Senren*Manka' and 'RIDDLE JOKER' were mastered by Takeshi Arai. Another double CD released in 2018, "YUZUSOFT VOCAL COLLECTION 2006-2016," features tracks from "Buraban!" Up to 'Senren*Manka', 28 opening, ending, and insert songs were also remastered by him.
The music and adaptation of "RIDDLE JOKER."
He is listed alongside Famishin and Angel Note in the music and sound production sheet for RIDDLE JOKER. Ayase Sanshi Music Box CD includes the song "Wrapped in Kindness" and other compositions; the music box version is arranged by Makoto Sasakura.
The specific song division of the two scientific ADV vocal collections
Takeshi Arai appeared in 'CHAOS;' Responsible for 'HEAD VOCAL COLLECTION' (FVCG-1172) 'Let's Synchronize' and 'Kimi e Tobikiri☆Support Song.' Arrangements for works like 'Let's Flag'; "Tobikiri for You☆ Cheer Song. ".
Labels and institutional work
Takeshi Arai runs the music label Studio Hemuri and also serves as CEO of HMR Entertainment. His label activities ran parallel to his work in composition, arrangement, and music production.
A dual perspective of writer and engineer
Takeshi Arai combines the perspectives of writers and sound engineers into music production, emphasizing the synchronization of image and sound and arranging music along a timeline. His work also extends to music video and commercial video production.
The Corridor of Time Translation Adds and Mixes Audio
In the cover of 'The Corridor of Time,' composed by Yuwaku, Arai expanded the four-bar interlude to eight, adding strings and long harmonic notes in the latter half to make the phrases coherent.
During mixing, he kept the gamelan tone centered while incorporating left-right movement elements; He also replaced the tabla drum bass sampling.
Vocal techniques and piano rhythms in female covers
When adapting 'Wagama Juliett,' he handled the falsetto part of the original recording for the female lead singer, choosing to refer to the singing style of LAST GIGS. Accompaniment uses CP-80 series electric piano, with eighth notes used in areas with fewer instruments, and the chorus is changed to quarter notes with the snare drum.
Related entries
- Music Participated In:sincerely (performed by Nao)
- Participated Works:Falling in love with trains
- Participated songs:Mirai-bound☆Train (Falling in Love with Train)
- Participated Works:Ever17
- Featured Tracks:Dedicated to Lemuria
- Albums mastered by the album:Senren* Manka Original Soundtrack
- Songs Composed For:Wrapped in Kindness <orgel arrange ver.> (Ayase Sanshi Music Box CD)
- Albums mastered by the album:RIDDLE JOKER オリジナルサウンドトラック
- Works that jointly undertake music and audio:RIDDLE JOKER
- "Wrapped in Kindness" Music Box Version Arranger:Makoto Sasakura
- 2013 Dedicated Arrangement Album for Suzu Character Songs:KSL Live 2013 Festival Pamphlet -Music Side-
- Songs arranged in FVCG-1172:シンクロしようよ
- Songs composed in FVCG-1172:Tobikiri to You☆ Cheer Song. (CHAOS; HEAD VOCAL COLLECTION/FVCG-1172)
- Songs arranged in FVCG-1172:Tobikiri to You☆ Cheer Song. (CHAOS; HEAD VOCAL COLLECTION/FVCG-1172)
- Songs arranged in FVCG-1172:Let's flag it
References
- MAGES.: Finger Oath PS3 Limited Edition Tracklist
- MAGES.: Ported new opening theme
- MAGES.: 110 tracks of Vocal Sound Selection
- Maitetsu pure station: products and production
- Tower Records: THE WORKS 7.0 Track 8 clearly states lyrics, composition, arrangement, and vocals
- StudioHemuri: Takeshi Arai's personal profile
- Yuzu Log: Chiren* Manka original soundtrack master production
- Yuzulog: RIDDLE JOKER and VOCAL COLLECTION Records produced
- Yuzu Publishing: RIDDLE JOKER production chart
- Alice Glint: CD included with the Ayase Sanji music box
- AniTone:CHAOS; HEAD VOCAL COLLECTION credits each track by track
- Studio Hemuri: Label Overview
- 'Chrono Trigger' 'Corridor of Time' Production Notes—Back to the 1988 Synths | Takeshi Arai | Studio Hemuri
- While making BOØWY's 'Selfish Juliet,' I somehow ended up with ZARD. [Production Notes] | Takeshi Arai | Studio Hemuri
- Alice Glint: Ayase Sanji music box re-released with JAN
- Key: KSL Live World 2013 merchandise and follow-up announcements
Data compiled on: 2026-10-16.