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  • Skeru Radio #07

    TMNETWORK weekly radio program

    #07, 5.13.2026 Hosted by Komuro-san
    For this episode, Komuro-san took the lead and introduced his favorite song.

    Featured Tracks:

    M1:

    • Artist: Genesis
    • Title: Invisible Touch
    • Released: 1986

    M2:

    • Artist: Genesis
    • Title: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
    • Album: The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
    • Released: 1974

    Komuro-san shared that he was inspired by the progressive rock band Genesis, specifically “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway“. He received huge inspiration from their music, as well as their lighting, theatrical album, and staging. Several years later, TM NETWORK released “CAROL“, which featured a narrative story. He also wrote TM NETWORK’s “We love the earth” after being inspired by “Invisible Touch.”

    Listen to “Invisible Touch”:

    Listen to “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway”:

    Listen to this episode on podcast:

  • Heaven and Earth

    Special Screening and Talk Show

    • Title: “Heaven and Earth”
      • Sengoku-era movie
    • Soundtrack: Tetsuya Komuro
    • Released: 1990


    Date: 5.11.2026
    Location: Kadokawa Cinema Yuraku-cho, Tokyo

    The special screening was held as part of the Kadokawa Film Festival. Following the movie, a 30-minute talk show took place featuring Komuro-san and four other key guests. Komuro-san shared fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, including his trip to Calgary, Canada, to witness the filming of the final battle scene – an experience that inspired his work on the soundtrack. He also reflected on another Kadokawa film, Seven Days War, and the soundtrack he composed for it.

    Listen to “Heaven and Earth”:

    Watch the full video clip in detail via the YouTube link below.

  • Sukeru Radio #06

    TMNETWORK weekly radio program

    #06, 5.6.2026 Hosted by Utsu-san
    For this episode, Utsu-san took the lead and introduced his favorite song.

    • Artist: Yumi Arai
    • Album: COBALT HOUR
    • Released: 1975

    Title:

    1. Rainy Station / Ame No Station
    2. Lipstick Message / Rouge No Dengon

    When Utsu-san and Kine-san were in high school, they covered the song “Lipstick Message.” Utsu-san mentioned that he tends to like distinctive voices such as Yumi Matsutoya (Yu-min) and Seiko Matsuda.

    Since Yu-min is from Hachioji, while Utsu-san and Kine-san grew up in Tachikawa and Komuro-san in Fuchu, all three members feel a strong sense of affinity with her as fellow natives of the Tama area.

    They also discussed Yu-min’s signature non-vibrato singing and her rich overtones. Komuro-san noted that while vibrato can help mask slight pitch issues, keeping a perfect pitch with non-vibrato is much more difficult. Utsu-san added that non-vibrato singing requires stabilizing the tone firmly with the core and diaphragm.

    Even on the radio, it is truly a rare opportunity to hear Utsu-san open up about his singing style. It brought us back to July 2024, when TM NETWORK was featured on the music program TV “EIGHT-JAM.” When asked about the difficulty of performing their songs, Utsu-san gave his signature, minimalist response: a simple “Well…”.

    That one word carried so much weight, proving he would rather let the music speak for itself. That is why hearing him actually articulate his vocal approach on Sukeru Radio felt so special. 

    Listen to “Rainy Station / Ame No Station”:

    Listen to “Lipstick Message / Rouge No Dengon”:

    Listen to this episode on podcast:

  • Seven Days War | TM NETWORK

    The theme song for the movie “Seven Days War”

    • Artist: TM NETWORK
    • Title: “Seven Days War”
    • Lyrics: Mitsuko Komuro
    • Music: Tetsuya Komuro
    • Released: 7.21.1988


    “Seven Days War” is the theme song for the 1988 live-action film Seven Days War, which marks the film debut of Rie Miyazawa. The song perfectly encapsulates the film’s theme of teenage rebellion and the search for freedom against the rigid school rules. 

    The melody intentionally defies music theory; its unstable and unpredictable progression mirrors the sensitive hearts of teenagers. Because of this complex composition, it is known as one of the most difficult songs to sing in TM NETWORK’s catalog.

    With an anthemic chorus featuring a choir of Japanese children living in London, it became a symbol of youth for an entire generation in Japan. Even decades later, its powerful melody and message of innocence and courage continue to resonate as one of TM NETWORK’s most beloved masterpieces.

    Listen to “Seven Days War” released in 1988.

    Check out the acoustic version in 1994.
    This was the final song of the setlist at “TM NETWORK: TMN final live LAST GROOVE 5.18” in 1994. It was performed by only the three members: Komuro-san on piano, Kine-san on acoustic guitar, and Utsu-san on vocals. In this minimal arrangement, Utsu-san’s vocals really stood out.

    Check out the live performance in 2015:
    This was the first song of the setlist at “TM NETWORK 30th 1983 ~ QUIT 30 HUGE DATA” in 2015. The performance kicks off with a mesmerizing 2-minute intro, with Utsu-san’s vocals finally breaking through at the “Communication” line. The buildup is absolutely incredible.