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Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist

  • 2009
  • 1h 30m
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Chris Mosdell in Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist (2009)
Everyone in Japan knows his work, yet few even know his name.  Chris Mosdell, British expatriate, pop lyricist, poet and visual artist, during his 30-year residence in Tokyo, has written chart-topping hits with some of Japan's most influential musicians and composers, penned lyrics to anime film scores (Ghost in the Shell, Gundam, Cowboy Bebop), and run with the multimedia underground of that city's avant-garde.  Ink Music: In The Land Of The Hundred-Tongued Lyricist is a 90-minute documentary film detailing those artistic relationships in the expansive career of this celebrated wordsmith. Shot in HD on-location in Tokyo, Japan, the city that inspires his work, the film highlights through exclusive interviews Mosdell's rise from obscure, expatriate, bohemian poet to renowned lyricist for Japan's biggest band ever, Yellow Magic Orchestra.  These interviews are visually reinforced by archival footage and showcases of songs, installations and live performances.  Featuring Ryuichi Sakamoto, Yoko Kanno, Maaya Sakamoto, and many others.
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Everyone in Japan knows his work, yet few recognize his face. Chris Mosdell, British expatriate, pop lyricist, poet and visual artist, during his 30-year residence in Tokyo has written chart... Read allEveryone in Japan knows his work, yet few recognize his face. Chris Mosdell, British expatriate, pop lyricist, poet and visual artist, during his 30-year residence in Tokyo has written chart-topping hits with some of Japan's most influential musicians and composers, penned lyrics... Read allEveryone in Japan knows his work, yet few recognize his face. Chris Mosdell, British expatriate, pop lyricist, poet and visual artist, during his 30-year residence in Tokyo has written chart-topping hits with some of Japan's most influential musicians and composers, penned lyrics to anime film scores, and run with the multimedia underground of that city's avant-garde.... Read all

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    • Brian Comerford
    • Jeff Reece
  • Stars
    • Kevin Hamilton
    • Yôko Kanno
    • Kazuhiko Kato
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      • Brian Comerford
      • Jeff Reece
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      • Kevin Hamilton
      • Yôko Kanno
      • Kazuhiko Kato
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    Kevin Hamilton
    • Self - Interviewee
    Yôko Kanno
    • Self - Interviewee
    Kazuhiko Kato
    • Self - Interviewee
    Tomio Mohri
    • Self - Interviewee
    Chris Mosdell
    • Self - Interviewee
    Maaya Sakamoto
    Maaya Sakamoto
    • Self - Interviewee
    Ryuichi Sakamoto
    Ryuichi Sakamoto
    • Self - Interviewee
    • (as Ryûichi Sakamoto)
    Yukihiro Takahashi
    • Self - Interviewee
    Shuntarô Tanikawa
    • Self - Interviewee
    Rie Terada
    • Self - Interviewee
    Michiyo Yagi
    • Self - Interviewee
    Juichi Yoshikawa
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      • Jeff Reece
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    • Country of origin
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      • Japanese
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      • Fukui, Japan
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