The arrangement of "Light colors" includes the I've affiliation name, and the composer was Shinji Orito.
Works are credited
The arrangement of "Light colors" includes the I've affiliation name, and the composer was Shinji Orito.
Participation in the work
Kazuya Takase arranged 'Tori no Uta' in charge, which is related to 'AIR'.
Music learning and production company
Takase Kazuya's father was a music teacher; he learned piano from a young age and joined a band during his student years. After graduation, he was exposed to different genres, shifted to digital music production, and founded the music production company FUCTORY Records.
Creative groups and production responsibilities
After meeting game companies through arcade music, karaoke songs, and Eurobeat production, he formed I've in 1998 with Ichiboshi, Tomoyuki Nakazawa, and others. He is engaged in composing and recording for singers, and made a performance at I've Budokan in 2009.
Invitation to AIR vocal recording
According to Lia's recollection, when the originally scheduled singer couldn't attend, Kazuya Takase invited her to fill in for the recording of the song "AIR."
Kanon: Male vocal performance
In 2023, Tomoyuki Nakazawa confirmed that the male temp vocals for "Last regrets" were performed by Takase, but the original audio did not reveal the singer's name.
Work contact during the Kanon period
Orito recalled that during the production of "Kanon," he mainly handed over work with Takase. When Takase is not at the agency, Nakazawa Bangyo answers the phone and helps them get in touch.
The ending theme for the anime was recorded in Tokyo
When recording the ending theme "a-gain" for the anime "Aoi no Kanata no Quartet," Takase came to Tokyo to record with Ray. Ray recalled that his presence reminded her of the Hokkaido recording studio, which helped her relax.
The melody and orchestration of "PARABLEPSIA."
After Takase brought the first demo of "Parablepsia" to a meeting, the song was designated as the title track. As production neared completion, he changed the chorus melody, adding to Kawada's recording and singing burden.
In "Replica_nt," Takase combines sidechains and manual volume control to create ups and downs. From the time he composed, he planned to add vocals in high octaves, so he set the main melody vocal range lower than in other pieces.
《I… "civilization" quickly took shape after receiving Kawada's reference recording. Takase is responsible for singing melody and the overall framework, while Nakazawa adds synthesizer and interlude shouting; Nakazawa also explained that they originally planned to co-compose the song, but after hearing Takase's demo, they directly adopted his melody and handled the mixing.
Nakazawa pursued guitar sampled and collage soundscapes for "Borderland," and invited Takase to add synthesizers, closely embodying the chaotic world of "Yorumungando."
Recording of the song "BLACK LAGOON."
When Takase produced "HOWL" for pachinko "BLACK LAGOON," he asked three members of Kawada Girls Band to record shout vocal parts; He remembered that Rie's voice was especially rich and loud in the recording.
For the pachinko song "here." for the theme song "here." for pachinko, Takase was responsible for recording Kawada's vocals and adding backing vocals to the chorus.
The production meeting for "PARABLEPSIA."
Takase recalled that during the production of "PARABLEPSIA," the team held seven to ten meetings, which were attended via Skype in Inouchi, Tokyo. Inouchi also said she could hear others' gradually forming pieces, so she paid attention to whether her original tempo, tone, and style overlapped with other songs.
Recorded and singing collaboration in the 2023 rearranged album
According to KOTOKO Production Records, the rearranged versions of 'Shooting Star' and 'Went Away' that were first recorded for 'Redecorate My Self' overlapped with the tour. When her voice was still in poor condition, Takase patiently participated in the recording.
The rearranged version of "Change my Style" features Takase re-recording the shouts, with KOTOKO providing the audio recording; He also performed the shouting for the rearranged version of "Light My Fire" by himself.
Related entries
- Participated Works:Tomoyo After ~It's a Wonderful Life~
- Arranged songs:Light colors (Tomoyo After)
- Music Participated In:Bird Poem (AIR)
- Music groups co-founded:I've
- Songs where he performed male temporal songs himself:Last regrets（Kanon）
- Key composers who succeeded him during the Kanon era:Households are repaired and repaired
- During the Kanon period, staff who helped him contact the folding household:Tomoyuki Nakazawa
- A game that lists your theme song arrangement position (2021 Switch specs):AIR
- 《I… Civilization's framework and mixing; Nakazawa Suke's synthesizer and shout:Tomoyuki Nakazawa
- "Borderland" synthesizer, "here." recording and additional harmonies:Tomoyuki Nakazawa
- Collaborating artists for the 2018 album arrangement and 2023 rearrangement recording:KOTOKO
References
- PROTOTYPE: Tomoyo After Switch specifications
- PROTOTYPE: AIR specifications
- I've: Kazuya Takase and the Founding of the Creative Group
- アニメ！ アニメ！ :Lia reviews AIR's three-track recording and KEY+LIA invitation
- Denfa Mini Cogamer: Kanon Track Distribution and Takase Demo Retrospective (Page 3)
- Denfaminicogamer: Shinji Orito and Tomoyuki Nakazawa Retrospective—Kanon Production (Page 2)
- animate times: The first part of the Cangbi animation theme song singer interview
- Mami Kawada's "PARABLEPSIA" interview with the producer's individual review (Page 1)
- Mami Kawada "PARABLEPSIA" Interview with Producer Song-by-Track Review (Page 5)
- Mami Kawada "PARABLEPSIA" Interview with Producer Individual Commentary (Page 4)
- KOTOKO: Redecolate My Self Recorded Recording
Data compiled on: 2026-10-16.