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Snap Bio Described as a 'master guitarist from Japan,' Shigeo Tamaru is an ever-evolving guitarist. He debuted with NaNa, a band discovered by Ryuichi Sakamoto, signed with Warner Music Japan, and charted on the U.S. Billboard Independent Artists chart before continuing to release guitar instrumental tracks as a solo project. His guitar playing is avant-garde, unique, and overwhelmingly expressive. As many radio DJs have exclaimed, calling it 'New music' and 'Super insane track,' anyone will certainly find captivating tracks among the singles he has released.

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'All Your Words'

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'One Second Forever'

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Shigeo Tamaru is a Japanese Guitar Player and Producer, He comes from Yokohama Japan. In 1996, He formed a band ‘NaNa’ with female singer Chikako Watanabe in Tokyo. He debuted with the first EP ‘RED’ in the band produced by himself from gut bounce label of Ryuichi Sakamoto in 1997. Following that, the band released albums from ‘Forlife Records’ and ‘Warner Music Japan’. In 2011, NaNa was ranked on the Billboard Magazine’s (USA) Independent artist charts. The following year, a single ‘RIDE’ was launched from their private label ‘One Dot Records’. In 2013, He produced ‘Unbelievable World' and ‘Imaginary man /Bonus Track Version’(re-issue, Bonus Track Edition) from Warner Music Japan. He is currently active as a player, producer and composer in the band 'NaNa'. He dropped his first Solo-single 'MONO' in 2013. He composed and produced the track, and all instruments performed by himself as well as NaNa's productions. In 2015, he released 2nd and 3rd singles called 'On the Road' and 'Orange Day'. The style of both tracks is a blend of Breakbeats, Instrumental Rock, 70's Rock, and a little touch of Jazz Fusion. In September of the same year, he released the 4th single 'Perhaps It's Better' and the 5th single 'Burning Man'. The both tracks are completed once again as productions that come across as a more evolved Jazz Fusion in the style of Instrumental Rock. Those singles were highly praised on JazzCorner.com and No Depression, which are two of the largest jazz portal sites. In October of that year, NaNa's track 'Tokyo, Slow Down' from the single 'Unbelievable World', released by Warner Music Japan in 2013, was featured on a popular public radio program in the U.S. and has been receiving significant airplay. The track has been broadcasted on FM stations in a wide range from NY to Alaska. It had been broadcast over 500 times on over 100 public FM radio from Oct 2015. In March 2016, NaNa's new EP 'Remember Me' was released by Warner Music Japan. It was produced in response to the received reputation of power-play on FM radio stations in the U.S. It also contains the title track's Remix, Guitar version, takes you to further the new world of NaNa. In August 2017, Shigeo's long-awaited new single was released. It includes a new style alt-jazz 'Nothing After Chaos' with innovative technical guitar playing, and 'Under the Blue' with its beautiful cinematic ambient. The contrasting tracks show a whole new worldview. Both tracks have received numerous airplay on Kansas City's Jazz FM stations and other stations from 2017-2019. In 2019 that followed, 'Ringing Mellow' and 'Lydia' were released. 'Ringing Mellow' has characteristic sounds with a mix of technical guitar playing following 'Nothing After Chaos' and modern synthesizer. 'Lydia' is electro-guitar music that incorporates Chill and Indie rock elements, both of which are innovative pieces that pursue a new alternative jazz direction. It has been described by U.S. radio as 'New music,' 'Super insane track,' 'Master guitarist from Japan,' and more. These four experimental and avant-garde tracks continued to be released on One Dot Records. After Covid-19, in June, 2022, NaNa's unreleased live tracks of 'Unbelievable World', 'Tokyo, Slow Down', and 'RIDE' were released. Within a month of its release, it quickly gained airplay on over 100 radio stations throughout the United States (and continues to do so as of 2024). Among them, the live track of 'Tokyo, Slow Down' got a lot of airplay. In 2025, the singles 'One Second Forever' and 'All Your Words' were released. Expanding on the style of the previous single 'Ringing Mellow', 'One Second Forever' is guitar music with a futuristic cinematic sound fused with jazz, and you can enjoy Shigeo's current flashy technique. In contrast, 'All Your Words' features guitar playing in a beautiful traditional Jazz fusion style. Both tracks are great to listen to and the result was a good contrast. Available from mid-February 2025 on One Dot Records.

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'Ringing Mellow', 'Lydia', Shigeo Tamaru, 田丸恵男 by nanaworld Via Flickr: Shigeo Tamaru, 'Ringing Mellow', 'Lydia' shigeotamaru.tumblr.com/ www.song5.com/ myspace.com/nanaworld wmg.jp/artist/nana/profile.html nana.lix.jp/onedotrecords/profile_nana.html Shigeo Tamaru, 田丸恵男, 'Ringing Mellow', 'Lydia'

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'Lydia'

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'Ringing Mellow'

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NaNa unite ethereal atmospherics and bittersweet melodies on new EP

NaNa unite ethereal atmospherics and bittersweet melodies on new EP

Stacey Zering 11 Jan 2018 Fascinating atmospheres blend in with classy, dreamy melodies on Remember Me, the new EP from the Japanese duo NaNa. Featuring vocalist Chikako Watanabe and guitarist/producer Shigeo Tamaru, NaNa is an eclectic music project with a passion for dream-pop. Their sound blurs the lines between different influences, with a passion for retro melodies and earnest production aesthetics. Remember Me almost makes me think of the Smiths jamming with Slowdive: the music is ethereal and there is a lot of ambiance yet the melodies and lyrics are still quite intelligible and easy to relate to. On "Remember Me," NaNa showcase plenty of chemistry with a cohesive style that feels accomplished and direct. The EP features the title track in three different versions, including a more edgy guitar edit and an imaginative remix. In addition to that, listeners are treated to a B-side of sorts, a track named “Best Friends," which also strikes for its bittersweet melodies and sophisticated ambiance, reminding me of artists such as Blonde Redhead, among others. The production of these songs also deserves a special mention as the EP has a clean sound that still retains a lot of vibe and texture. Website: http://www.song5.com Read more this article on nodepression.org https://nodepression.org/nana-unite-ethereal-atmospherics-and-bittersweet-melodies-on-new-ep/

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Interview: Shigeo Tamaru of NaNa (nodepression.com)

Interview: Shigeo Tamaru of NaNa by Stacey Zering

by Stacey Zering January 14, 2018 Guitarist/composer Shigeo Tamaru is one-half of the Japanese duo NaNa. Signed to Warner Music Japan, NaNa distinguished by Tamaru's melodic jangling pop and the sweet, ethereal singing of Chikako Watanabe. Their latest EP, Remember Me, continues their passion for dreamlike indie rock. Q:Who else is in NaNa and how did you meet? A: NaNa is a duo that includes a female, Chikako Watanabe, besides myself. Chikako is the singer. The playing of guitar and other instruments, and doing programming, are my work. I first met Chikako at a recording studio. I'd been looking for a female singer before the debut but I couldn't easily find one. Then I'd kept recording tracks of many songs without vocal tracks at the studio. One day, through a friend's introduction, she came there. We recorded a track called "Song5" on that day we first met, and everything went well. The demo ended up the trigger of our debut. Q: What artists influenced you the most growing up? A: I think the Police and Steely Dan held a lot of influence on me, The Beatles and Led Zeppelin did too. In players, Dean Parks, Andy Summers, Pat Metheny, and Jeff Beck. Q: What was your introduction to music? How old were you, and how did it affect you? A: I guess I was three-years-old. My parents bought me many kind of classical music records from orchestra to opera, Chopin, traditional Japanese music, stuff like that. I'd only listened to the music, though. I think such experiences became my cornerstone. Listening to the records, I imagined a lot of things by looking at the pictures or portraits of the composers in the liner notes. Q: Did you grow up in a musical environment? A: No, I didn't. My music class was nothing special; I never learnt music from anyone. There were many classical music or film scores records in my house and the latest audio equipments at that time. My father loved that kind of stuff like audiovisual equipment. And my mother liked drawing pictures, so she used to teach me the painting. My friend got me into guitar when I was in high school. Q: What styles of music had the greatest impact on you creatively? A: Basically, rock music - having vocal tracks - impacted me, and also jazz and film scores did as well. Also, I think I was influenced by '80s pop music, too. Q: What instruments do you play, and how did you learn? A: I'm a guitar player, but to my production, I make all the tracks by myself, play bass and drums. The drum tracks are varied depending on what the song is though, like using sampling or computer programing. Anyway, those things are basically self-taught. When I found my favorite track, I picked up the chord and copied it and did sessions in the studio sometimes. Q: What was the first song you ever wrote? A: The track is called "Song1." It's a pop music that sounds like progressive rock. Q: How would you describe your music? A: If I describe my music as something, it seems like 'myself'. That is because I make the music I really want to listen to, just as I feel, as I like. It's a sort of self-introduction, like expressing what I'm thinking, since solo sections are a lot, too. I think it's 'visual music' if I say it from the sound production side. That means visual images come up to mind when you listen to the sound. Q: How have you evolved creatively? A: I've actually not been much conscious of the creativity but I think making music as I like creates the right inspiration that goes to the next production. I think it's also important to keep being influenced by my own productions. Website: http://www.song5.com Read more this article on nodepression.org https://nodepression.org/interview/interview-shigeo-tamaru-nana/

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'Nothing After Chaos'

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'Under The Blue'

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Jazz and rock may seem odd on paper, but when you hear them fused together it is nothing but a thrilling ride that takes you to different degrees of revelry. Shigeo Tamaru is a master guitarist from Japan who strums …

Japanese Guitarist Shigeo Tamaru Redefines Alt-Jazz on Thrilling New Singles

Stacey Zering 12 Feb 2016 Jazz and rock may seem odd on paper, but when you hear them fused together it is nothing but a thrilling ride that takes you to different degrees of revelry. Shigeo Tamaru is a master guitarist from Japan who strums his way to his listeners’ senses, heightening them to the point of elation. Listening to his music can easily turn into a guilty pleasure you cannot resist, especially on his four new singles. In his song “Burning Man,” listeners are given a taste of alternative jazz, and it is addicting. The bass guitar opening of the song gives it a dark and sober tone. Tamaru’s electric guitar montage adds more intensity to the track. Listening to this slow jazz rock is like going on a continuous discovery of the unknown, peeling one layer after another. As the music slowly fades with deep undertones, it seems to give you an answer but even that is still shrouded with mystery. “On the Road” sounds like it came from a Beatles playbook. It has an upbeat tempo enhanced by the grittiness of rock. One can imagine this track being used in an action/adventure movie or even a James Bond film. It has all the musical nuances of racing against time and trying to beat the odds. This heart-pumping song will keep you hooked. Tamaru slows down in “Orange Day” as it showcases the unexpected sweetness of the electric guitar. It is both romantic and mysterious like a never-ending tease between a lover and his beloved. It’s a track that treads delicately but does so with a certain tension. Enticing and intriguing, Tamaru shows that he can bring out intensity even in subtlety. With an EDM intro, Tamaru transitions to a cool alternative jazz with “Perhaps It’s Better.” Delightful and relaxing, this song is a total ear candy. This is modern jazz at its finest—upbeat, dynamic, and invigorating. The guitar savant showcased his superior strumming skills in this track, allowing his guitar to sing and in the process charm his listeners. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself swaying your head or tapping your toes to its beat. Tamaru clearly made sure that each of his songs in this album is distinct but cohesive. Jazz rock is the unifying thread in all his songs but he presents it in a multi-faceted way. Tamaru’s jazz fusion is a synthesis of different genres resulting in great music that defies categorization. Website: http://www.song5.com Read more this article on nodepression.org https://nodepression.org/japanese-guitarist-shigeo-tamaru-redefines-alt-jazz-on-thrilling-new-singles/

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Japanese guitarist Shigeo Tamaru releases four thrilling new singles (Published: December 06, 2015)

Shigeo Tamaru is having a creative rainfall. The guitarist for the Japanese group NaNa has just released four solo singles, each of them revealing a different aspect of his artistry. What threads them together is Tamaru's innovative vision, especially his fearless drive to connect his diverse influences in progressive rock, jazz fusion, and electronic music. Produced by Tamaru himself, these four instrumentals push the boundaries of jazz; they are unique, mesmerizing, and unpredictable experiences. The pulsating synthesizers of "Perhaps It's Better" could also function as a soundtrack for a science-fiction film. It has an icy ambience to it, not as cold as New Age but perhaps as mysterious. It is jazz fusion as its most atmospheric and mysterious. "On the Road" travels through similarly electronic terrain as Tamaru drops the breakbeats to thrilling effect. His scorching riffs on "On the Road" add layers of sonic heaviness, too, which pack a wallop. The brittle guitars of "Orange Day" and the moody blend of jazz and rock on "Burning Man" further unveil Tamaru's sharp talents. More Information: http://www.song5.com Submitted By: Wavelength

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'Perhaps It's Better'

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