Masataka Matsutōya
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."
Acting
Crew
Movie
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Original Music Composer
1983
Movie
School in the Crosshairs
Original Music Composer
1981
Movie
Mio's Cookbook
Original Music Composer
2020
Movie
Heaven's Bookstore
Original Music Composer
2004
Movie
Penguin's Memory: A Tale of Happiness
Music Director
1985
Movie
Rainbow Fireflies
Original Music Composer
2012
Movie
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Original Music Composer
1997
Movie
Wings Of Light "The Gates Of Heaven" Tour
Executive Music Producer
1991
Movie
Train of Thought
Music Producer
1984
Movie
Aoi Shushi wa Taiyou no Naka ni Aru
Original Music Composer
2015
TV
Haru yo koi
Original Music Composer
1994