Hitoshi Okamoto

Hitoshi Okamoto (岡本 仁志) is a Japanese guitarist, composer, arranger and the former member of the J-pop band Garnet Crow in years 1999 to 2013, as well as some of his own solo releases.[1]

Hitoshi Okamoto
岡本 仁志
BornKyoto, Japan
Occupation(s)Guitarist
Arranger
Composer
Radio Personality
Instrument(s)Guitar
Years active1999–present
LabelsGiza Studio
Websitewww.giza.co.jp/superlight

Biography

Since the release of Okamoto's 2010 solo album "Now Printing...", he has used the stage name "Super Light" for his solo projects. As a solo artist, Okamoto writes the majority of his songs by himself, however, fellow Garnet Crow member Nana Azuki has written lyrics for some of his songs. Okamoto is sometimes referred to with the nickname "Okamocchi" (おかもっち). He has created an alternate version of the "GARNET CROW" songs "Crystal Gauge" and "Mysterious Eyes", the latter of which Okamoto had released under the "Super Light" name.[2] During live performances as a solo artist, Okamoto sometimes plays "Garnet Crow" songs, or even invites the other Garnet members to appear as guest musicians. In "Garnet Crow" live performances, Okamoto provides back-up vocals in addition to playing the guitar.[3]

From 2002 until 2009 he was the host of the radio show "Pastime Paradise", which was regularly broadcast on Sunday on the Japanese radio station Alpha Station (FM Kyoto 89.4).[4][5][6][7] In years 2004-2006 he occasionally performed as the lead singer in THURSDAY LIVE at hills Pan Koujou "Okamoto Night" where he sang his own solo and Garnet Crow songs.[8][9] In years 2010-2013 he formed with the vocalist and composer of Garnet Crow, Yuri Nakamura subgroup "MINIQLO". They released four mini studio albums which were sold in limited copies, during their live performances. The albums consist of re-arranged songs from their previously release studio albums.[10][11][12][13]

After disband of the band, he regularly appeared in live performances of Doa and Zard as guest musicians and sometimes provided music compositions for several Giza Studio artists.

Discography

Studio albums
No. Information [14] Release Ranking
1st A First Fine Day 20 March 2002 -
2nd FF/Rewind 17 November 2004 39[15]
3rd Now Printing... 8 December 2010 74[16]

Singles
No. Information Release Ranking
1st First fine day 8 November 2000 -
2nd Sweet×2 Summer Rain 20 June 2001 -

Digital singles
No. Information Release[17]
1st Mysterious Eyes ~Reason P~ 4 May 2011

Compilations album
Album Release Track Ranking
Giza Studio Masterpiece Blend 2001 19 December 2001 DISC2 #10 Sweet×2 Summer Rain 13[18]
GIZA studio Masterpiece BLEND 2002 18 December 2002 DISC2 #11 STRAY BEAST 15[19]
Cool City Production Vol.8 GARNET CROW REMIXES 25 January 2005 #2 Crystal Gauge ~hitoshi okamoto mix~ Live venue limited release
Christmas Non-Stop Carol 1 December 2010 #6 Angels We Have Heard on High 71[20]

Live DVD
No. Information Release Ranking
1st Bootleg 12 December 2012 Limited sale

List of provided works

Composer and arranger
  • Band-Maid: Before Yesterday, Time
  • Grram: Kimi ja Nai! Watashi ja Nai!, Sora no you na hito
  • Mai Kuraki: P.S My Sunshine, Juliet, Zutto...
  • Aiko Kitahara: Haru Saku Michi
  • Hayami Kishimoto: Air Mail..., Telepathy, reigning star
  • Aya Kamiki: Just take my heart, Are you happy now?, It's a beautiful day, I'm your side, Whenever you're gone Today, Yakusoku no Basho de,
  • Azumi Uehara: Marmalade Love
  • Zard: Hypnosis
  • Uura Saeka: Kimi ga Ita, Genzai Shinkoukei
  • WAR-ED: Ikitakutemo Ikirarenai Seimei, Underworld

Composer

Arranger
  • Marie Ueda: Saphire, 210Go, Ookami Shounen
  • Aika Ohno: Egao de Iyouyo
  • WAR-ED: Mou Ichido Kangaeyou, Owaranai Monogatari, Tatakawanai Sekai ni Ima Hana ga Saku
  • Aya Kamiki: Sunday Morning, Summer Memories, Kimi Sarishi Yuuwaku
  • Hayami Kishimoto: Domino
  • Miho Komatsu: Sun and moon, Sha la la, Tokubetsu ni Naru hi, Oozora he, Itsuka wa Dial no Koi, Himawari no Komichi, Haru no Kioku
  • Saasa: Darling -Summer-, Dramatical, My Hero,
  • Shiori Takei: Sleep
  • Mai Kuraki: Tell me what, I promise
  • Natsuiro: Sayonara Precious
  • Ai Takaoka: Kokoro wo Tsunaide, Forever my friend, Omoide no Natsu ga Kuru, Kimi no Egao wo Miru to Ureshiku naru Kimi no Namida wo Miru to Setsunaku naru, Anata no Kokoro Haremasuyouni
  • grram: Kanashii Hodo Kyou no Yuuhi Kirei da ne, Taisetsu Mono wa Kitto
  • Nilo Koizumi: Chuushinbu
  • d-project: Yureru Omoi
  • Zard: Sunao ni Ienakute
  • Chicago Poodle: Naitara ee
  • Shiho: Junction
  • Sparkling Point: Key Room Sky
  • Hatchi/Hatch: Usotsuki wa Daikirai, Ai, Yume no Izumi
  • PINC INC: Kimi no Ichiban ni Naritai, Shuumatsu Daikirai
  • Moca: Tobenai Sora
  • Yuki Okazaki: Desperado

Magazine appearances

From J-Groove Magazine:

  • December 2000 Vol.2[21]
  • June 2001 Vol.8[22]
  • May 2002 Vol.19[23]

From Music Freak Magazine:

  • November 2000 Vol.72: First Fine Day Interview[24]
  • June 2001 Vol.79: Sweet×2 Summer Rain Interview[25]
  • March 2002 Vol.88: Album A first fine day self liner notes[26]
  • February 2003 Vol.99: Okamoto Hitoshi Player's rhapsody (short preview)[27]
  • October 2004 Vol.119: Release information[28]
  • November 2004 Vol.120: FF/REWIND Interview[29]

References
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  2. "PROFILE Super Light". Super Light Official Website.
  3. "メンバープロフィール 岡本仁志". Garnet Crow Official Website.
  4. "岡本仁志ラジオパーソナリティースタート！". Garnet Crow Official Website (archived). Archived from the original on 18 November 2004. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  5. "「PASTIME PARADISE」好評OA中！ ギターの岡本仁志による味のあるトークで好評のラジオ番組「PASTIME PARADISE」とリンクした京都の最新音楽情報番組。". mfmagazine.com.
  6. "TimeTable Sunday - PASTIME PARADISE (DJ: 岡本仁志)". FM Kyoto (archived). Archived from the original on 5 June 2004.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. "Program PASTIME PARADISE". FM Kyoto (archived). Archived from the original on 6 April 2004. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  8. "GIZA studio presents THURSDAY LIVE at hillsパン工場"OKAMOTO NIGHT"開催決定！". Garnet Crow Official Website (archived). Archived from the original on 18 November 2004. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  9. "GIZA studio presents THURSDAY LIVE OKAMOTO NIGHT". HillsOnlineCafe (archived). Archived from the original on 5 November 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  10. "Green Flash [会場限定CD]". Amazon JP.
  11. "Vieto Blanco [会場限定CD]". Amazon JP.
  12. "Paralyzed Frequency [廃盤]". Amazon JP.
  13. "above all else!![会場限定CD]". Amazon JP.
  14. "Discography Super Light/Hitoshi Okamoto". Super Light Official Website.
  15. "FF/Rewind (岡本仁志)". Oricon News (in Japanese).
  16. "Now Printing... (Super Light)". Oricon News (in Japanese).
  17. "SUPER LIGHT "Mysterious Eyes ~Reason P~". iTunes JP. 4 May 2011.
  18. "GIZA studio Masterpiece BLEND 2001 (V.A)". Oricon News (in Japanese).
  19. "GIZA studio Masterpiece BLEND 2002 (V.A)". Oricon News (in Japanese).
  20. "Christmas Non-Stop Carol (V.A)". Oricon News (in Japanese).
  21. "J-GROOVE MAGAZINE Vol.002 December 2000 (cover artist: Soul Crusaders)". J Groove Magazine Official Website (archived). Archived from the original on 26 December 2002.
  22. "Back Number 2001 June". Official Website of J-Groove Magazine (WebArchive) (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 13 February 2003.
  23. "Back Number 2002 May". Official Website of J-Groove Magazine (WebArchive) (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 20 February 2003.
  24. "Back Number 2000 (November)". mfmagazine.com (in Japanese).
  25. "Back Number 2001 (June)". mfmagazine.com (in Japanese).
  26. "Back Number 2002 (March)". mfmagazine.com (in Japanese).
  27. "Back Number 2003 (February)". mfmagazine.com (in Japanese).
  28. "Back Number 2004 (October)". mfmagazine.com (in Japanese).
  29. "Back Number 2004 (November)". mfmagazine.com (in Japanese).
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