Masataka Matsutōya
Born: 1951-11-19 in Tokyo, Japan
Known For: Sound
Biography
Japanese arranger, composer, music producer, and motor journalist. He currently resides in Setagaya, Tokyo. He is a graduate of Keio Senior High School and Keio University. Aliases include "Manta" and "Yumin teishu". His wife is singer-songwriter, composer, and lyricist Yumi Matsutoya. In 1971, he participated as a background musician in Takuro Yoshida's album, "Ningen nante." He began to frequently perform with Yoshida as the keyboard player in other albums and live performances, and also began his first work with arrangement. In 1973, he formed the group "Caramel Mama" with fellow musicians Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki, and Tateo Hayashi. This group later evolved into a group named "Tin Pan Alley."
Filmography
2024
2020
- Mio's Cookbook ... (Original Music Composer)
2015
- Aoi Shushi wa Taiyou no Naka ni Aru ... (Original Music Composer)
2012
- Rainbow Fireflies ... (Original Music Composer)
2004
- Heaven's Bookstore ... (Original Music Composer)
1997
- The Girl Who Leapt Through Time ... (Original Music Composer)
1994
- Haru yo koi ... (Original Music Composer)
1991
- Wings Of Light "The Gates Of Heaven" Tour ... (Executive Music Producer)
1985
- Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness ... (Music Director)
1984
- Fine, with Occasional Murders as Doctor Kazumasa Kikui
- Train of Thought ... (Music Producer)
1983
- The Girl Who Leapt Through Time as Kazuo's Father (picture) (uncredited)
1981
- School in the Crosshairs ... (Original Music Composer)