Post #1 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 10:15:47am Hace 16.9 años
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I nearly forgot about this :O!
Today, April 28th, is Bemani musician Naoki Maeda's birthday. And how old is he turning today? Believe it or not, 48 years old! Wowza!
NAOKI is well-known for his huge contributions to Bemani games, mostly in the Dance Dance Revolution series. Whether its classic songs like B4U and Dynamite Rave or new songs like will and A Geisha's Dream, NAOKI's songs are quite well-known among DDR gamers and across Konami games.
NAOKI was the mastermind between the J-Pop group "BeForU", who were signed to the music label "avex" before being picked up by Gambit, and have now evolved into a super skanky group which only retains one original member. NAOKI is also part of the fan-favorite J-Pop group "TERRA" with Junko Karashima, which has released popular BEMANI songs such as DoLL and Flowers. He has worked with countless vocalists such as Paula Terry, frances maya, Alison Wade, Toni Leo, Aaron G., and Riyu Kosaka.
NAOKI himself has been having a pretty nice musical career for the past year. Along with doing collaborations with groups like SMiLE.dk and SHANADOO, he also wrote the opening theme song for the new anime "07-GHOST".
So here's to you, Naoki! May you continue to produce music for years to come.
Today, April 28th, is Bemani musician Naoki Maeda's birthday. And how old is he turning today? Believe it or not, 48 years old! Wowza!
NAOKI is well-known for his huge contributions to Bemani games, mostly in the Dance Dance Revolution series. Whether its classic songs like B4U and Dynamite Rave or new songs like will and A Geisha's Dream, NAOKI's songs are quite well-known among DDR gamers and across Konami games.
NAOKI was the mastermind between the J-Pop group "BeForU", who were signed to the music label "avex" before being picked up by Gambit, and have now evolved into a super skanky group which only retains one original member. NAOKI is also part of the fan-favorite J-Pop group "TERRA" with Junko Karashima, which has released popular BEMANI songs such as DoLL and Flowers. He has worked with countless vocalists such as Paula Terry, frances maya, Alison Wade, Toni Leo, Aaron G., and Riyu Kosaka.
NAOKI himself has been having a pretty nice musical career for the past year. Along with doing collaborations with groups like SMiLE.dk and SHANADOO, he also wrote the opening theme song for the new anime "07-GHOST".
So here's to you, Naoki! May you continue to produce music for years to come.
Post #2 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 10:17:10am Hace 16.9 años
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Does he like sweets? Someone get him a cake!!
Post #3 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 10:20:15am Hace 16.9 años
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He made the song, so here is his cake!
Happy Birthday Naoki! Some people (like Bolt-Edge) may think you are overrated, but you rock!
Happy Birthday Naoki! Some people (like Bolt-Edge) may think you are overrated, but you rock!
Post #4 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 10:26:46am Hace 16.9 años
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Happy Birthday Naoki san 
Post #5 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 10:27:51am Hace 16.9 años
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Yay! Happy 48th NAOKI! 
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Post #6 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 10:45:13am Hace 16.9 años
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whoooooo... happy birthday Naoki-san!!!! 
Post #7 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 11:51:27am Hace 16.9 años
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NAOKI, you are one of the fathers of BEMANI and one of the most important people to the songs and games we all know and love today. You've done so much, I wish you the happiest of birthdays! NAOKI, you are the best!
Post #8 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 12:15:31pm Hace 16.9 años
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Post #9 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 12:36:15pm Hace 16.9 años
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Almost a middle-aged (or already one).
oh well, happy birthday Señor mister Naoki Maeda-sama, he's my favourite japanese musician after all.
oh well, happy birthday Señor mister Naoki Maeda-sama, he's my favourite japanese musician after all.
Post #10 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 12:50:03pm Hace 16.9 años
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Happy birthday NAOKI!
(Quick, get his contact info and link him to this thread!
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(Quick, get his contact info and link him to this thread!
)Post #11 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 01:07:59pm Hace 16.9 años
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I already sent him a Happy Birthday message through the TERRA website 
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.Post #12 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 01:10:10pm Hace 16.9 años
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Naoki has proved that he's still a good musician, composer and singer (resonance!!). He's actually one of my top 10 artists from all BEMANI (not the first to be honest, my fav is Sota).
I remember that the first time that I watched a Naoki image was in the ending credits of DDR EXTRA MIX (2001)... wow! now the years have passed and he still continues to making good songs for BEMANI games.
Oh! I was surprised when I watched 07-GHOST (TV) and listened to "Aka no kakera". I could easily feel Naoki in this tune, I'll wait for the single release date.
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NAOKI!!!
I remember that the first time that I watched a Naoki image was in the ending credits of DDR EXTRA MIX (2001)... wow! now the years have passed and he still continues to making good songs for BEMANI games.
Oh! I was surprised when I watched 07-GHOST (TV) and listened to "Aka no kakera". I could easily feel Naoki in this tune, I'll wait for the single release date.
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NAOKI!!!
Post #13 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 01:10:55pm Hace 16.9 años
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Happy birthday Naoki! Although it's already April 29 here in my country, so belated happy bday 
"The VIBE 2" will be out soon and is now under construction.
Post #14 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 02:14:23pm Hace 16.9 años
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More of this in your 48th year, NAOKI! I bet SHANADOO would actually remember your name when they credit your production on stage!Happy birthday, you are fierce!
Post #15 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 02:40:22pm Hace 16.9 años
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Happy Birthday Naoki Maeda-san !
Post #16 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 05:08:07pm Hace 16.9 años
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Happy Birthday Naoki!!!
I hope you'll release an album soon...
I hope you'll release an album soon...
Post #17 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 06:01:46pm Hace 16.9 años
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Happy B-Day Naoki!
Post #18 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 07:51:26pm Hace 16.9 años
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Happy birthday Naoki!
Post #19 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 09:20:52pm Hace 16.9 años
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Happy Birthday Naoki! (although I'm late by a day)
(although I'm late by a day)
Post #20 · Publicado en 2009-04-29 09:25:09pm Hace 16.9 años
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NAOKI <333
The reason the older DDR mixes are awesome.
Happy birthday chap.
The reason the older DDR mixes are awesome.
Happy birthday chap.
