Masataka Matsutōya
Sound
- Born
- November 19, 1951 (age 74) · 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. 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
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
July 16, 1983
School in the Crosshairs
July 11, 1981
Mio's Cookbook
October 16, 2020
Heaven's Bookstore
June 5, 2004
Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness
June 22, 1985
Rainbow Fireflies
May 19, 2012
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
November 8, 1997
Wings Of Light "The Gates Of Heaven" Tour
July 5, 1991
Train of Thought
September 29, 1984
Aoi Shushi wa Taiyou no Naka ni Aru
August 10, 2015
Behind the camera10
- 2020Mio's Cookbook Original Music Composer
- 2015Aoi Shushi wa Taiyou no Naka ni Aru Original Music Composer
- 2012Rainbow Fireflies Original Music Composer
- 2004Heaven's Bookstore Original Music Composer
- 1997The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Original Music Composer
- 1991Wings Of Light "The Gates Of Heaven" Tour Executive Music Producer
- 1985Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness Music Director, Original Music Composer
- 1984Train of Thought Music Producer, Original Music Composer
- 1983The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Original Music Composer