(born December 14, 1964) is a Japanese singer, composer, lyricist, music arranger, guitarist and producer. In the end of 1980s and early 1990s, he recorded some successful records which were produced by Todd Rundgren. He has contributed to the works of many musicians, such as Towa Tei and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
Discography Studio albums
YearAlbumJapanese albums chartProducer(s)1988hullo hulloa did not chartYukihiro Takahashi1989Ring 47Hiroshi Takano, Takeshi Kobayashi1990Cue 2Todd Rundgren1991Awakening 8Todd Rundgren1992th@nks 20 Hiroshi Takano1993I 34 Hiroshi Takano, Tsuneo Imabori1994Sorrow and Smile 48 Hiroshi Takano, Towa Tei, Ryuichi Sakamoto1996Rain or Shine 80 Hiroshi Takano, Gota Yashiki1999tide did not chart Hiroshi Takano2004確かな光 (Tashika na Hikari) 125 Hiroshi Takano
Compilations
YearAlbumJapanese albums chart1990Better Than New (EP) 131992Timeless Piece: The Best of 301997Extra Edition did not chart2004相変わらずさ(Aikawarazusa): Best Songs 1988–2004 174
Live album
YearAlbumJapanese albums chartProducer2000Ride on Tide did not chartHiroshi Takano
External links Artist profile by Official Site "HAAS" Hiroshi Takano's MySpace Official Site for Natalie Wise (Japanese) Official Site for Ganga Zumba (Japanese)