About

Known credits:
15
Birthday:
1951-11-19
Place of birth:
Tokyo, Japan
Website:
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Masataka Matsutōya

Overview

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."

Known for

Acting
2024 Tonovan Musician Kazuhiko Kato and His Era Actor Self N/A
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1984 Fine, with Occasional Murders Actor Doctor Kazumasa Kikui 58
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Sound
2020 Mio's Cookbook Sound Original Music Composer 59
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2015 Aoi Shushi wa Taiyou no Naka ni Aru Sound Original Music Composer N/A
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2012 Rainbow Fireflies Sound Original Music Composer 59
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2004 Heaven's Bookstore Sound Original Music Composer 58
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1997 The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Sound Original Music Composer N/A
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1994 Haru yo koi Sound Original Music Composer N/A
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1985 Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness Sound Original Music Composer 59
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1985 Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness Sound Music Director 59
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1984 Train of Thought Sound Music Producer N/A
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1984 Train of Thought Sound Original Music Composer N/A
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1983 The Little Girl Who Conquered Time Sound Original Music Composer 59
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1981 School in the Crosshairs Sound Original Music Composer 58
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Crew
1991 Wings Of Light "The Gates Of Heaven" Tour Crew Executive Music Producer 59
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