Masataka Matsutōya

Masataka Matsutōya

  • Birthday: 1951-11-19
  • Place of birth: Tokyo, Japan
  • Also know as: 松任谷正隆

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

Fine, with Occasional Murders

1984

As Doctor Kazumasa Kikui

Production

Wings Of Light "The Gates Of Heaven" Tour

1991

As Executive Music Producer

Rainbow Fireflies

2012

As Original Music Composer

The Little Girl Who Conquered Time

1983

As Original Music Composer

Train of Thought

1984

As Music Producer

Heaven's Bookstore

2004

As Original Music Composer

Mio's Cookbook

2020

As Music

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

1997

As Original Music Composer

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