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Masataka Matsutōya
Tokyo, Japan
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. Aliase…
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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."
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2024
Tonovan Musician Kazuhiko Kato and His Era
Movie Self
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2020
Mio's Cookbook
Movie Original Music Composer
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2015
Aoi Shushi wa Taiyou no Naka ni Aru
Movie Original Music Composer
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2012
Rainbow Fireflies
Movie Original Music Composer
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2004
Heaven's Bookstore
Movie Original Music Composer
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1997
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Movie Original Music Composer
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1994
Haru yo koi
TV show Original Music Composer
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1991
Wings Of Light "The Gates Of Heaven" Tour
Movie Executive Music Producer
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1985
Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness
Movie Music Director
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1984
Train of Thought
Movie Music Producer
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1984
Fine, with Occasional Murders
Movie Doctor Kazumasa Kikui
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1983
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Movie Kazuo's Father
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1981
School in the Crosshairs
Movie Original Music Composer
