Takkyu Ishino’s classic and popular songs
Takkyu Ishino, the composer for Denki Groove, is also active as a solo artist under the name takkyu ishino and as a DJ.
Denki Groove—and their predecessor band, Jinsei—are renowned for their performances, and his easygoing demeanor has won him a devoted, ever-growing fanbase.
Spotlight on him!
We’ve carefully selected and picked out tracks that have been especially popular so far!
His style is consistent—never simply chasing fads, yet never ignoring trends—delivering a sound that feels like a continual update of the techno that took the world by storm in the early ’90s.
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Takkyu Ishino’s Best and Most Popular Songs (1–10)
Stereo NightsTakkyu Ishino
The karaoke-style music video is distinctive.
It features a use of the vocoder that was rare in technopop at the time.
Takkyu Ishino, playing a taxi driver, takes a woman to a land of dreams.
Combined with the visuals, it’s a catchy number that’s very popular with fans.
It carries a near-futuristic vibe reminiscent of Daft Punk, yet under Ishino’s hand it’s crafted into a sound that, in just the right balance, feels like down-to-earth local gourmet.
Ghost in the ShellTakkyu Ishino
This is the track used in the opening of the PlayStation game Ghost in the Shell, released in 1997.
Despite its simple style, it’s a cool piece that perfectly matches the game’s world.
Even though it doesn’t have lyrics or a clear melody, it somehow sticks in your head—an impressively memorable track.
It’s a song that really lets you feel the unique appeal of techno!
Tutti Frutti(Takkyu Ishino Remix)New Order
A remix of the new wave legends NEW ORDER, transformed into a floor-oriented track! It now features a distinctive, undulating bassline and an acid-tinged sound.
Japanese-produced techno remixes often lack a proper, authentic vibe, but this track is built to work on dance floors worldwide.
It’s a relatively new release from 2016.
PolynasiaTakkyu Ishino
Percussion sampled into a sampler.
It has a raw, lifelike sound, as if it were field recorded.
Chopped up and cut, it intertwines exquisitely with the TR-909 hi-hats to create a tribal techno groove.
As you can see, the music video depicts a gas explosion in slow motion.
A track that evokes old-school tribal techno like Joey Beltram.
Gamer‘s Night (Takkyo Ishino Remix)Mijk`s Magic Marble Box
A remix by Mijk’s Magic Marble Box, better known under the name Mijk Van Dijk.
Released in 1995 on the German label Superstition, this track features a madness-tinged melody that injects a sense of urgency into the dancefloor.
It incorporates a very short looped TB-303 bassline, and the flickering timbre of the toms creates a rising, build-up style of excitement.
BoteTakkyu Ishino
A track from a compilation album released by Deviant Records in 1997.
Looking back now, what a stellar lineup: Ken Ishii, Boom Boom Satellites, Q’hey, Yoshinori Sunahara, Rei Harakami, and even DJ Krush are all on it.
The track’s style is old-school techno that doesn’t chase trends, even considering the context of the time.
Around this period, techno started to calm down a bit, and minimal began to catch on around the world.
Pike (Takkyu Ishino Remix)Hikashu
This is a release that Takkyu Ishino contributed a remix to in 1996, and it’s an incredibly addictive track.
It’s one I’d love fans to revisit.
If you had to categorize it, it would fall under minimal techno.
Like Lil Louis’s “French Kiss,” it slows down partway through, and only then do you start to make out what’s being said, because the original vocals by Hikashu’s Koichi Makigami have been chopped up so finely.
Rock da beatTakkyu Ishino
“Rock da Beat,” a track from his fourth solo album “karaoke jack” released in 2001.
In contrast to Takkyu Ishino’s typically club-oriented techno sound, this song stands out for its catchy, pop-leaning vibe.
The higher-pitched tones and female vocals brighten the overall mood of the track.
It’s a great pick-me-up when you want an energy boost!
Turkish Smile Noodle. EditTakkyu Ishino
A song written for the debut collection of “Noodle,” created by stylist Kumiko Iijima and art/film director Hideyuki Tanaka.
Aimed at “people bored with today’s fashion” and “those seeking a thrill from clothing,” the brand concept distills fresh wear into a fantastical city-casual style.
The track is technopop with a faintly nostalgic mood—a revival piece.
Last Scene Feat. Tabito Nanao (-no idea mega mix)Takkyu Ishino
Tavito Nanao and Takkyu Ishino—an unexpected dream collaboration.
It seems they’ve known each other for a while, and this project finally came to fruition.
Nanao’s guitar intertwined with Ishino’s synths and effects creates a delicate, tinkling atmosphere.
Would you call it downtempo or electronica? There’s also a subtly deep, dubby vibe to it.