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{{short description|Japanese electronic music composer (born 1965)}}
{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
|name=Soichi Terada
| name = Soichi Terada
|native_name=寺田 創一
| native_name = 寺田 創一
|native_name_lang=jpn
| native_name_lang = jpn
| image = Soichi Terada, “Opera Festival”, Teatro Lucio Dalla, Milo, Italy (19-08-2022) · © Danilo Samà (CROP).jpg
|image=
|caption=
| caption = Terada in 2022
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1965|3|19}}
|background=non_vocal_instrumentalist
| birth_place = [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1965|3|19}}
| genre = [[House music|House]], [[drum and bass]], [[Oldschool jungle|jungle]], [[chiptune]]
|birth_place=[[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
| occupation = [[Composer]], [[arranger]], [[remixer]]
|genre=[[House music|House]], [[drum and bass]], [[Oldschool jungle|jungle]], [[chiptune]]
| alias = Omodaka, TRD-01
|occupation=[[Composer]], [[arranger]], [[remixer]]
| associated_acts = [[Shinichiro Yokota]]
|years_active=1989–present
| years_active = 1989–present
|instrument=[[Electronic organ]]
| instrument = [[Electronic organ]]
|label=Far East Recording
| label = Far East Recording
|website=http://www.fareastrecording.com/mt/
| website = http://www.fareastrecording.com/mt/
| module2 = {{Infobox Chinese
| child = yes
| kanji = 寺田 創一
| romaji = Terada Sōichi
| hiragana = 寺田そういち
}}
}}
}}
{{nihongo|'''Soichi Terada''' |寺田 創一|Terada Sōichi|born March 19, 1965, in Tokyo, Japan}} is a Japanese [[electronic music]] composer, best known for his work in the ''[[Ape Escape]]'' video game series.
{{nihongo|'''Soichi Terada''' |寺田 創一|Terada Sōichi|born March 19, 1965}} is a Japanese [[electronic music]] composer, best known for his work in the ''[[Ape Escape]]'' video game series. He started producing music in 1989 as well as remixing singers such as Nami Shimada. He and fellow producer [[Shinichiro Yokota]] formed '''Far East Recording''' in 1990, releasing various albums and singles. In 1999, after releasing ''Sumo Jungle'', he was given an opportunity to compose for Ape Escape.


In 2014, "The Far East Transcripts" EP was released, sparking interest in Terada's work. A year after, the album ''Sounds from the Far East'' was released, which led to him touring and creating more music.<ref name="skiddle"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://djmag.com/longreads/driving-force-shinichiro-yokota-and-soichi-terada|title=The driving force of Shinichiro Yokota and Soichi Terada|author=Sunda, Mike|date=October 22, 2019|website=[[DJ Mag]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findingfigaro.com/features-1/2019/8/20/interview-soichi-terada|title=Interview: Soichi Terada|website=Finding Figaro|author1=Ball, Jack|author2=Moss, Liam}}</ref>
Terada majored in [[computer science]] and [[electronic organ]] at the [[University of Electro-Communications]]. After graduating in 1989, he formed the record label '''Far East Recording'''. This led him to begin remixing for artists such as Nami Shimada and Akiko Kanazawa. His first major solo project was composing the score to the Japanese drama ''[[Psychometrer Eiji]]''.<ref>http://www.discogs.com/Soichi-Terada-Psychometrer-Eiji-Soundtrack/release/2439498</ref>


== Biography ==
He formed the musical group Omodaka with Kanazawa. Omodaka has released several albums, including ''Fortunate 1mark'', ''Yosawya san'', ''Kyoteizinc'', ''Cantata no.147'', ''Favorite Games'', ''Plum Song'', ''Sanosa'', ''Bridge Song'' and ''Gujoh Bushi''.<ref>http://www.discogs.com/artist/1272533-Omodaka</ref>
=== Early life and career ===
Terada was born on March 19, 1965, in Tokyo, Japan, playing the [[electronic organ]] when he was younger. He majored in [[computer science]] and [[electronic organ]] at the [[University of Electro-Communications]]. In 1987, he traveled to [[New York City]] as a part of a three-piece band and "fell in love with the city and its distinctive sound." When he returned to Tokyo, he started producing [[house music]] and trying to emulate the city's style, sending demos to labels like [[Sleeping Bag Records]] but with no avail.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://inverted-audio.com/feature/soichi-terada-on-far-east-flavours-video-games-and-the-house-revolution/|title=Soichi Terada on Far East flavours, Video Games and the House revolution|author=Girou, Baptiste|date=July 21, 2016|website=Inverted Audio}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2015/12/06/music/terada-arrives-fashionably-late-house-scene/|title=Soichi Terada arrives fashionably late to the global house-music scene|author=Sunda, Mike|date=December 6, 2015|website=[[The Japan Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wasabeat.com/news/436-soichi-terada-interview|title=Soichi Terada Interview! Music of Happiness|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413153938/https://www.wasabeat.com/news/436-soichi-terada-interview|date=May 25, 2015|archive-date=April 13, 2016|website=Wasabeat}}</ref> That same year, Terada met [[Shinichiro Yokota]] at a [[Vestax]] DJ Contest,<ref name = sakatrak>{{cite web|url=https://www.sakatrak.fr/2019/03/26/shinichiro-lartiste-oublie-de-far-east-recording/|title=SHINICHIRO YOKOTA, L'ARTISTE OUBLIÉ DE FAR EAST RECORDING|website=SAKATRAK|date=March 26, 2019|author=Benjamin|language=French}}</ref><ref name = ra2>{{cite web|url=https://www.residentadvisor.net/news/37171|website=[[Resident Advisor]]|title=Do It Again And Again, from Soichi Terada's friend and production partner, drops later this month.|author=Kolada, Brian|date=November 7, 2016}}</ref><ref name = qetic>{{cite web|url=https://qetic.jp/music/kewl-soichi-terada-shinichiro-yokota-pickup/295497/|title=【対談 Soichi Terada × Shinichiro Yokota】ハウスシーンの世界的な大事件！2人による19年ぶりのコラボライブ|language=Japanese|date=September 12, 2018|author=Funatsu, Koichiro|website=Qetic}}</ref><ref name = skiddle>{{cite web|url=https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/House-music-and-video-games-why-these-Japanese-producers-remain-fresh/54204/|title=House music and video games: why these Japanese producers remain fresh|date=July 10, 2019|author=McElhone, James|website=[[Skiddle]]}}</ref> where Terada introduced Yokota to house music [[synthesizers]] and letting him use his instruments.<ref name = ransom>{{cite web|url=https://www.theransomnote.com/music/interviews/artist-to-artist-soichi-terada-shinichiro-yokota/|title=Artist To Artist: Shinichiro Yokota & Soichi Terada|website=Ransom Note|date=2019}}</ref><ref name = vf>{{cite web|url=https://thevinylfactory.com/news/shinichiro-yokota-ultimate-yokota-1991-2019-vinyl/|title=Japanese house legend Shinichiro Yokota compiles 20 year retrospective on 2xLP|author=Helfet, Gabriela|date=September 13, 2019|website=[[The Vinyl Factory]]}}</ref><ref name = ra1>{{cite web|url=https://www.residentadvisor.net/news/44121|title=Ultimate Yokota 1991 - 2019 brings together 12 tracks—including a new one with Soichi Terada—by "one of Japan's unsung heroes of House."|author=Cetin, Marissa|date=July 18, 2019|website=[[Resident Advisor]]}}</ref>


In 1989, he produced the song "Sun Shower" for singer Nami Shimada,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://residentadvisor.net/dj/soichiterada|title=Soichi Terada|website=[[Resident Advisor]]}}</ref> which was remixed by [[Larry Levan]] and [[Mark Kamins]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://finn-johannsen.de/2015/04/02/soichi-terada-sounds-from-the-far-east/|title=Soichi Terada – Sounds From The Far East|date=April 2, 2015|author=Johannsen, Finn}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://optimisticunderground.com/2016/09/16/soichi-terada-presents-sounds-from-the-far-east/|title=Soichi Terada Presents Sounds From The Far East|date=September 16, 2016|author=James, David|website=Optimistic Underground}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.turntablelab.com/products/soichi-terada-sounds-from-the-far-east-vinyl-2lp|title=SOICHI TERADA – Sounds From The Far East Vinyl 2LP|website=Turntable Lab}}</ref> A year after, he and Yokota formed the label '''Far East Recording''' after Terada graduated university,<ref name = vices>{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/es_latam/article/8x5873/thump-mx-shinichiro-yokota-un-samurai-del-house-clasico|title=Shinichiro Yokota, un samurai del house clásico|language=Spanish|last1=Chacón|first1=Itza|last2=Franco|first2=Cynthia|date=October 31, 2017|website=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]}}</ref> releasing their first album called ''Far East Recording'' in 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theransomnote.com/music/house-hunting/house-hunting-22-far-east-recording/|title=House Hunting #22 - Far East Recording|author=D'Araujo, Aiden|website=Ransom Note|date=19 August 2021 }}</ref>
Terada has also contributed his work to various video games. His first video game soundtrack was the score to ''Wangan Trial'' in 1998. A year later, he began working on the soundtrack for the ''[[Ape Escape]]'' series of video games, eventually composing for seven games.<ref>http://www.fareastrecording.com/mt/biography.html</ref> Terada achieved fame additionally as a [[deep house]] producer. He began releasing records in the late 1980s, DJing in a nightclub called P. Picasso.<ref>https://www.wasabeat.com/news/436-soichi-terada-interview</ref> Since the release of the ''Sounds from the Far East'' compilation on the Rush Hour label, Terada has been enjoying underground success and renewed interest outside Japan. He toured Europe and North America for the first time in 2016.<ref>https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/8q8g5g/we-talked-to-ape-escape-composer-soichi-terada-about-his-return-to-djing</ref><ref>http://hardlife.london/an-interview-with-soichi-terada/</ref>


In 1997, he composed for the Japanese drama ''[[Psychometrer Eiji]]'' alongside [[Chuei Yoshikawa]] and [[DJ Krush]].
==Works==

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=== Video games and Omodaka ===
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="center"
[[File:Soichi Terada as Omodaka 2012.png|thumb|right|Terada in costume for the Omodaka project.|190px]]
! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Albums
Terada started composing soundtracks for video games in 1998, with his first for ''Wangan Trial''.
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="center"

! Year !! Title
In 1999, Terada was given an opportunity to compose the music for [[Ape Escape]] after a game director listened to his track "Sumo Jungle."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wasabeat.com/news/436-soichi-terada-interview |title=Soichi Terada Interview! Music of Happiness |last=Wada |first=Tetsuro |work=WASABEAT |publisher=Tokyo Digital Music Syndicates |date=May 25, 2015 |accessdate=February 13, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160222042701/https://www.wasabeat.com/news/436-soichi-terada-interview |archive-date=February 22, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> When he learned what the game was about, Terada was "really excited" as he played on the [[PlayStation]] and was shown demo footage of the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/ape-escape-composer-on-how-he-got-involved-with-the-making-of-the-games-iconic-soundtrack/|title=Ape Escape Composer on How He Got Involved With the Making of the Game's Iconic Soundtrack|author=Wong, Alistair|date=January 17, 2020|website=[[Siliconera]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hardlife.london/an-interview-with-soichi-terada/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711043808/http://hardlife.london/an-interview-with-soichi-terada/|archive-date=July 11, 2018|title=INTERVIEW • SOICHI TERADA|date=January 4, 2016|website=Hard Life}}</ref> A year after, he composed for the Japanese version of the [[PlayStation 2]] game [[Fantavision (video game)|Fantavision]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nts.live/artists/2931-soichi-terada|title=SOICHI TERADA|website=[[NTS Radio]]}}</ref>

In 2001, he created the project Omodaka while trying to create a "[[boat racing]] song."<ref name = vergeomo>{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/5/31/3050551/omodaka-brings-av-kabuki-theater-to-blip-festival|title=A chat with Omodaka, Blip Festival's masked master of futuristic A/V kabuki theater|website=[[The Verge]]|author=Kopfstein, Janus|date=May 31, 2012}}</ref> He released the first album, ''Cantata No. 147'', under the project in 2006. Japanese folk singer Akiko Kanazawa joined the project as the genre transitioned to [[folktronica]] in 2009. That same year, he donned a white mask and a [[Miko]] outfit.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mikiki.tokyo.jp/articles/-/23308|title=Omodaka 『Gujoh Bushi』 A new form of Japanese music that fuses tradition and innovation, "Chimera folk songs"|date=October 28, 2019|author=Sakai, Masataka|website=Mikiki}}</ref> Under the project, Terada writes about the prostitution during the [[Edo period]] and [[gambling in Japan]] and starts with a [[backing track]]s first instead of [[lyrics]].<ref name = jptomo>{{cite web|url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2010/07/23/music/omodaka-puts-the-bleeps-in-aaaaaiiia/|title=Omodaka puts the 'bleeps' in 'Aaaaaiiia'|author=Hughes, Felicity|date=July 23, 2010|website=[[The Japan Times]]}}</ref>

=== Resurgence ===
In 2014, London-based Japanese label Hhatri released ''The Far East Transcripts'', an EP which included three of Yokota's tracks and one of Terada's tracks. The EP sparked renewed interest in Japanese house music, especially Yokota and Terada's works.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.residentadvisor.net/news/27319|title=Tracks from Shinichiro Yokota and founder Soichi Terada, including the well-known "Do It Again."|author=Unicomb, Matt|date=November 2, 2014|website=[[Resident Advisor]]}}</ref> In 2015, Dutch label Rush Hour reached out to Terada if he wanted to release a compilation album of his work, to which he agreed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.residentadvisor.net/news/27569|title=Hunee curates Sounds From The Far East|date=December 16, 2014|author=Coultate, Aaron|website=[[Resident Advisor]]}}</ref> They released a compilation album called ''Sounds from the Far East'', which was compiled by German-born Korean DJ Hunee.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rushhour.nl/record/cd/sounds-far-east|website=Rush Hour|title=SOUNDS FROM THE FAR EAST BY SOICHI TERADA PRESENTS|date=4 August 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1601/S00026/german-dj-producer-hunee-is-making-his-way-to-auckland.htm|title=German DJ/Producer HUNEE is making his way to Auckland|date=January 7, 2016|website=[[Scoop (website)|Scoop]]}}</ref>

The album's release led to Terada producing more music and going on tours,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.residentadvisor.net/podcast-episode.aspx?id=511|title=RA.511 Soichi Terada|date=March 14, 2016|website=[[Resident Advisor]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.factmag.com/2017/03/06/soichi-terada-shinichiro-yokota-japanese-house/|title=Soichi Terada and Shinichiro Yokota are the Japanese house geniuses finally getting their due|author=Durr, Brian|date=June 6, 2017|website=[[Fact (UK magazine)|Fact]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://neocha.com/magazine/sounds-from-the-far-east/|title=Sounds from the Far East|date=August 29, 2018|author=Siavoshy, Bejan|website=Neocha}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bizarro.life/soichi-terada|title=Soichi Terada|website=Bizarro}}</ref> including Europe and North America for the first time in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/8q8g5g/we-talked-to-ape-escape-composer-soichi-terada-about-his-return-to-djing|title=We Talked to 'Ape Escape' Composer Soichi Terada About His Return to House Music|author=Pearson, Jordan|date=February 16, 2016|website=[[Vice (magazine)|Motherboard]]}}</ref> In 2017, he toured with Nick Dwyer of Weird Together in [[India]], which was hosted by the [[Red Bull Music Academy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.redbull.com/in-en/best-moments-from-the-terada-dwyer-rbma-tour|title=Best moments from the Terada/Dwyer RBMA Tour|date=August 23, 2017|website=[[Red Bull]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/170802-japanese-house-music-luminary-soichi-terada|title=Japanese house music luminary Soichi Terada and DJ Nick Dwyer to visit India in August|date=August 2, 2017|website=Radio and Music}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mensxp.com/culture/music/38625-video-game-music-pioneers-mdash-soichi-terado-nick-dwyer-are-set-to-visit-india-this-month.html|title=Video Game Music Pioneers—Soichi Terada & Nick Dwyer Are Set To Visit India This Month|author=Fleming, Dessidre|date=August 24, 2017|website=MensXP.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thewildcity.com/news/3313-rbma-to-host-sessions-clubnights-with-soichi-terada|title=RBMA To Host Sessions & Clubnights With Soichi Terada|date=August 2, 2017|website=The Wild City}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/learn-more-about-making-video-game-music-popualr-composer-filmmaker-nick-dwyer-soichi-terada-mumbai-lifestyle/18517178|title=Learn More About Making Video Game Music From A Popualr Composer In Mumbai|date=August 19, 2017|author=Uchil, Shraddha|website=[[Mid-Day]]}}</ref>

== Artistry ==
=== Influences ===
Terada is influenced by [[house music|house]] and [[hip hop music|hip hop]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/artists-speakers/soichi-terada/6452/|title=Soichi Terada (JP)|website=[[Amsterdam Dance Event]]}}</ref> as well as bands such as [[RC Succession]], [[Akiko Yano]] and [[Yellow Magic Orchestra]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thevinylfactory.com/features/discovering-japanese-pop-music-from-1975-1985-with-shinichiro-yokota-soichi-terada/|title=Discovering Japanese pop music from 1975-1985 with Shinichiro Yokota & Soichi Terada|date=December 3, 2019|author=Helfet, Gabriela|website=[[The Vinyl Factory]]}}</ref> He has since moved away from hip-hop to more sample-based and digital production.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stampthewax.com/2016/04/05/talking-tech-soichi-terada/|title=TALKING TECH: SOICHI TERADA|date=April 5, 2016|author=Mensah, Andrew|website=Stamp The Wax}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2017/10/soichi-terada-interview|title=Interview: Soichi Terada|website=[[Red Bull Music Academy]]|date=October 26, 2017|author=Dwyer, Nick}}</ref> He is also influenced by foreign people, such as English singer [[Sheila Chandra]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/japanese-music-producer-soichi-terada-on-video-game-music-and-the-evolution-of-sound-in-japan/article19539414.ece|title=When sound transcends genre|author=Tagat, Anurag|date=August 22, 2017|website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>

=== Musical style ===
Terada's musical style focuses on house music and jungle.
In an interview with [[Vice (magazine)|Vice]], he revealed that he uses the stereotypes of Asia when running the Far East Label, with Terada also saying that he is happy when someone tells him that he combines "Asian elements" with house music.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/wnygdb/soichi-terada-reveals-the-fake-asian-stereotypes-driving-his-japanese-house-sound|title=Soichi Terada Reveals the Fake Asian Stereotypes Driving His Japanese House Sound|author=Yamasaki, Alisa|date=March 14, 2016|website=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]}}</ref>

As Omodaka, he is influenced by [[YMCK]], [[traditional Japanese music]], and retro game sounds. He uses consoles such as the [[Game Boy]], [[Nintendo DS]], [[PlayStation Portable|PSP]], and [[Korg Kaossilator]].<ref name = vergeomo/><ref name = jptomo/>

== Discography ==
=== Albums ===
==== As Soichi Terada ====
{|class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Label
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" | 1992 || ''Far East Recording''
|rowspan="3" align="center"|1992
|''Far East Recording''
|rowspan="8" align="center"|Far East Recording
|-
|-
| ''Unity''
|''Unity''
|-
|-
| ''Urban Rhythm Solutions''
|''Urban Rhythm Solutions''
|-
|-
|align="center"|1993
| 1993 || ''Far East Recording 2''
|''Far East Recording 2''
|-
|-
|align="center"|1994
| 1994 || ''Smoky''
|''Smoky''
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1995 || ''Sumo Jungle''
|rowspan="2"align="center"|1995
|''Sumo Jungle''
|-
|-
| ''Sumo Jungle 2''
|''Sumo Jungle 2''
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" | 1996 || ''Oldies''
|align="center"|1996
|''Sumo Jungle Grandeur''
|-
|-
|rowspan="2" align="center"|1997
| ''News and Oldies''
|''[[Psychometrer Eiji|Psychometrer Eiji Soundtrack]]''
|align="center"|[[Sony Music]]
|-
|-
|''Satsujin No Jikou Ha 15Nen''
| ''Sumo Jungle Grandeur''
|rowspan="8" align="center"|Far East Recording
|-
|-
|align="center"|1998
| ''15 Years''
|''Acid Face''
|-
|-
|rowspan="2" align="center"|2000
| 1997 || ''Wangan Trial Original Soundtrack''
|''Kimigayo''
|-
|-
|''Don't Panic Seaman''
| 1998 || ''Acid Face''
|-
|-
|align="center"|2004
| 1999 || ''よこいさん''
|''Gacha Mecha Stadium Saru Bato~re Sarundtracks!!''
|-
|-
|align="center"|2011
| rowspan="2" | 2000 || ''Don't Panic Seaman''
|''[[Ape Escape|Ape Escape Originape Soundtracks]]''
|-
|align="center"|2012
|''[[Ape Escape 3|Ape Escape 3 Originape Soundtracks]]''
|-
|align="center"|2015
|''Sounds from the Far East''
|-
|align="center"|2022
|''Asakusa Light''
|rowspan="8" align="center"|Rush Hour
|}

==== As Omodaka ====
{|class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Label
|-
|align="center"|2006
|''Cantata No. 147''
|rowspan="3" align="center"|Far East Recording
|-
|align="center"|2014
|''Bridge Song''
|-
|align="center"|2019
|''Gujoh Bushi''
|}

==== As Far East Recording ====
{|class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Label
|-
|align="center"|1999
|''Yokoi-San''
|align="center"|Far East Recording
|}

== Games ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
!Year
| ''[[Fantavision (video game)|Fantavision]] Original Soundtrack''
!Title
!Role(s)
|-
|-
|align="center"|1996
| 2004 || ''Gacha Mecha Stadium Saru Bato~re Sarundtracks!!''
|''Tomomi Tsunoda: Come and Kiss Me''
|align="center"|[[Record producer|Producer]]
|-
|-
|rowspan="2" align="center"|1997
| 2009 || ''Smoky EP''
|''[[Arc the Lad|Arc the Lad: Monster Game with Casino Game]]''
|align="center"|[[Remix]]er
|-
|-
|''Ultra Resort Keroncuel''
| 2011 || ''[[Ape Escape (video game)|Ape Escape]] Originape Soundtracks''
|align="center"|[[Sound design]]er
|-
|-
|align="center"|1998
| 2012 || ''[[Ape Escape 3]] Originape Soundtracks''
|''Wangan Trial''
|rowspan="3" align="center"|[[Composer]]
|-
|-
|align="center"|1999
| 2015 || ''Sounds From The Far East''
|''[[Ape Escape (video game)|Ape Escape]]''
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="center"
! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Video games
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="center"
! Year !! Title
|-
|-
|align="center"|2000
| 1997 || ''ウルトラリゾートケロンキュール (Ultra Resort Keroncuel)''
|''[[Fantavision (video game)|Fantavision]]'' (Japanese version)
|-
|-
|rowspan="3" align="center"|2001
| 1998 || ''Wangan Trial''
|''[[Super Galdelic Hour]]''
|align="center"|Musician
|-
|-
|''beatmania THE SOUND OF TOKYO!''
| 1999 || ''[[Ape Escape (video game)|Ape Escape]]''
|align="center"|[[Programming (music)|Programmer]]
|-
|-
|''Space Fishermen''
| 2000 || ''[[Fantavision (video game)|Fantavision]]'' (Japanese version)
|rowspan="8" align="center"|[[Composer]]
|-
|-
|align="center"|2002
| 2001 || ''Space Fishermen''
|''[[FantaVision#Futari no FantaVision .28aka FANTAVISION for you and me.29|Futari no Fantavision]]''
|-
|-
|rowspan="2" align="center"|2004
| 2002 || ''[[FantaVision#Futari_no_FantaVision_.28aka_FANTAVISION_for_you_and_me.29|Futari no FantaVision]]''
|''[[Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed]]''
|-
|-
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|''[[EyeToy: Monkey Mania]]''
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| ''[[EyeToy: Monkey Mania]]''
|''[[Ape Escape (video game)#PlayStation Portable version|Ape Escape: On the Loose]]''
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|''[[Ape Escape 3]]''
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|''[[Saru! Get You! Million Monkeys]]''
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| 2006 || ''[[Saru! Get You! Million Monkeys|Ape Escape: Million Monkeys]]''
|''[[Saru! Get You! SaruSaru Big Mission]]''
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| 2007 || ''[[Saru! Get You! SaruSaru Big Mission|Ape Escape: SaruSaru Big Mission]]''
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Latest revision as of 04:01, 11 August 2024

Soichi Terada
寺田 創一
Terada in 2022
Terada in 2022
Background information
Also known asOmodaka, TRD-01
Born (1965-03-19) March 19, 1965 (age 59)
Tokyo, Japan
GenresHouse, drum and bass, jungle, chiptune
Occupation(s)Composer, arranger, remixer
InstrumentElectronic organ
Years active1989–present
LabelsFar East Recording
Websitehttp://www.fareastrecording.com/mt/
Japanese name
Kanji寺田 創一
Hiragana寺田そういち
Transcriptions
RomanizationTerada Sōichi

Soichi Terada (寺田 創一, Terada Sōichi, born March 19, 1965) is a Japanese electronic music composer, best known for his work in the Ape Escape video game series. He started producing music in 1989 as well as remixing singers such as Nami Shimada. He and fellow producer Shinichiro Yokota formed Far East Recording in 1990, releasing various albums and singles. In 1999, after releasing Sumo Jungle, he was given an opportunity to compose for Ape Escape.

In 2014, "The Far East Transcripts" EP was released, sparking interest in Terada's work. A year after, the album Sounds from the Far East was released, which led to him touring and creating more music.[1][2][3]

Biography

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Early life and career

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Terada was born on March 19, 1965, in Tokyo, Japan, playing the electronic organ when he was younger. He majored in computer science and electronic organ at the University of Electro-Communications. In 1987, he traveled to New York City as a part of a three-piece band and "fell in love with the city and its distinctive sound." When he returned to Tokyo, he started producing house music and trying to emulate the city's style, sending demos to labels like Sleeping Bag Records but with no avail.[4][5][6] That same year, Terada met Shinichiro Yokota at a Vestax DJ Contest,[7][8][9][1] where Terada introduced Yokota to house music synthesizers and letting him use his instruments.[10][11][12]

In 1989, he produced the song "Sun Shower" for singer Nami Shimada,[13] which was remixed by Larry Levan and Mark Kamins.[14][15][16] A year after, he and Yokota formed the label Far East Recording after Terada graduated university,[17] releasing their first album called Far East Recording in 1992.[18]

In 1997, he composed for the Japanese drama Psychometrer Eiji alongside Chuei Yoshikawa and DJ Krush.

Video games and Omodaka

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Terada in costume for the Omodaka project.

Terada started composing soundtracks for video games in 1998, with his first for Wangan Trial.

In 1999, Terada was given an opportunity to compose the music for Ape Escape after a game director listened to his track "Sumo Jungle."[19] When he learned what the game was about, Terada was "really excited" as he played on the PlayStation and was shown demo footage of the game.[20][21] A year after, he composed for the Japanese version of the PlayStation 2 game Fantavision.[22]

In 2001, he created the project Omodaka while trying to create a "boat racing song."[23] He released the first album, Cantata No. 147, under the project in 2006. Japanese folk singer Akiko Kanazawa joined the project as the genre transitioned to folktronica in 2009. That same year, he donned a white mask and a Miko outfit.[24] Under the project, Terada writes about the prostitution during the Edo period and gambling in Japan and starts with a backing tracks first instead of lyrics.[25]

Resurgence

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In 2014, London-based Japanese label Hhatri released The Far East Transcripts, an EP which included three of Yokota's tracks and one of Terada's tracks. The EP sparked renewed interest in Japanese house music, especially Yokota and Terada's works.[26] In 2015, Dutch label Rush Hour reached out to Terada if he wanted to release a compilation album of his work, to which he agreed.[27] They released a compilation album called Sounds from the Far East, which was compiled by German-born Korean DJ Hunee.[28][29]

The album's release led to Terada producing more music and going on tours,[30][31][32][33] including Europe and North America for the first time in 2016.[34] In 2017, he toured with Nick Dwyer of Weird Together in India, which was hosted by the Red Bull Music Academy.[35][36][37][38][39]

Artistry

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Influences

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Terada is influenced by house and hip hop,[40] as well as bands such as RC Succession, Akiko Yano and Yellow Magic Orchestra.[41] He has since moved away from hip-hop to more sample-based and digital production.[42][43] He is also influenced by foreign people, such as English singer Sheila Chandra.[44]

Musical style

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Terada's musical style focuses on house music and jungle. In an interview with Vice, he revealed that he uses the stereotypes of Asia when running the Far East Label, with Terada also saying that he is happy when someone tells him that he combines "Asian elements" with house music.[45]

As Omodaka, he is influenced by YMCK, traditional Japanese music, and retro game sounds. He uses consoles such as the Game Boy, Nintendo DS, PSP, and Korg Kaossilator.[23][25]

Discography

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Albums

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As Soichi Terada

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Year Title Label
1992 Far East Recording Far East Recording
Unity
Urban Rhythm Solutions
1993 Far East Recording 2
1994 Smoky
1995 Sumo Jungle
Sumo Jungle 2
1996 Sumo Jungle Grandeur
1997 Psychometrer Eiji Soundtrack Sony Music
Satsujin No Jikou Ha 15Nen Far East Recording
1998 Acid Face
2000 Kimigayo
Don't Panic Seaman
2004 Gacha Mecha Stadium Saru Bato~re Sarundtracks!!
2011 Ape Escape Originape Soundtracks
2012 Ape Escape 3 Originape Soundtracks
2015 Sounds from the Far East
2022 Asakusa Light Rush Hour

As Omodaka

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Year Title Label
2006 Cantata No. 147 Far East Recording
2014 Bridge Song
2019 Gujoh Bushi

As Far East Recording

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Year Title Label
1999 Yokoi-San Far East Recording

Games

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Year Title Role(s)
1996 Tomomi Tsunoda: Come and Kiss Me Producer
1997 Arc the Lad: Monster Game with Casino Game Remixer
Ultra Resort Keroncuel Sound designer
1998 Wangan Trial Composer
1999 Ape Escape
2000 Fantavision (Japanese version)
2001 Super Galdelic Hour Musician
beatmania THE SOUND OF TOKYO! Programmer
Space Fishermen Composer
2002 Futari no Fantavision
2004 Ape Escape: Pumped & Primed
EyeToy: Monkey Mania
2005 Ape Escape: On the Loose
Ape Escape 3
2006 Saru! Get You! Million Monkeys
2007 Saru! Get You! SaruSaru Big Mission
2020 Namco Museum Archives Vol. 1 Sound designer

References

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  2. ^ Sunda, Mike (October 22, 2019). "The driving force of Shinichiro Yokota and Soichi Terada". DJ Mag.
  3. ^ Ball, Jack; Moss, Liam. "Interview: Soichi Terada". Finding Figaro.
  4. ^ Girou, Baptiste (July 21, 2016). "Soichi Terada on Far East flavours, Video Games and the House revolution". Inverted Audio.
  5. ^ Sunda, Mike (December 6, 2015). "Soichi Terada arrives fashionably late to the global house-music scene". The Japan Times.
  6. ^ "Soichi Terada Interview! Music of Happiness". Wasabeat. May 25, 2015. Archived from the original on April 13, 2016.
  7. ^ Benjamin (March 26, 2019). "SHINICHIRO YOKOTA, L'ARTISTE OUBLIÉ DE FAR EAST RECORDING". SAKATRAK (in French).
  8. ^ Kolada, Brian (November 7, 2016). "Do It Again And Again, from Soichi Terada's friend and production partner, drops later this month". Resident Advisor.
  9. ^ Funatsu, Koichiro (September 12, 2018). "【対談 Soichi Terada × Shinichiro Yokota】ハウスシーンの世界的な大事件！2人による19年ぶりのコラボライブ". Qetic (in Japanese).
  10. ^ "Artist To Artist: Shinichiro Yokota & Soichi Terada". Ransom Note. 2019.
  11. ^ Helfet, Gabriela (September 13, 2019). "Japanese house legend Shinichiro Yokota compiles 20 year retrospective on 2xLP". The Vinyl Factory.
  12. ^ Cetin, Marissa (July 18, 2019). "Ultimate Yokota 1991 - 2019 brings together 12 tracks—including a new one with Soichi Terada—by "one of Japan's unsung heroes of House."". Resident Advisor.
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  14. ^ Johannsen, Finn (April 2, 2015). "Soichi Terada – Sounds From The Far East".
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  17. ^ Chacón, Itza; Franco, Cynthia (October 31, 2017). "Shinichiro Yokota, un samurai del house clásico". Vice (in Spanish).
  18. ^ D'Araujo, Aiden (19 August 2021). "House Hunting #22 - Far East Recording". Ransom Note.
  19. ^ Wada, Tetsuro (May 25, 2015). "Soichi Terada Interview! Music of Happiness". WASABEAT. Tokyo Digital Music Syndicates. Archived from the original on February 22, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  20. ^ Wong, Alistair (January 17, 2020). "Ape Escape Composer on How He Got Involved With the Making of the Game's Iconic Soundtrack". Siliconera.
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