Born in Japan and based in the U.S., I started to learn piano at the age of 5 and by the age of 8, I had already started to compose. I learned classical piano performance and composition in Japan and graduated from the Berklee College of Music majoring in Film Scoring.
After graduating from Berklee, I began working for recording studios as a composer, arranger and programmer. In addition, I began learning the processes and techniques of how to make CDs. Eventually these experiences led me to create Exotic Dimensions.
Exotic Dimensions is the musical project that assimilates different kinds of music, such as electric, classical, pop and world music, beyond usual genres and styles, not just imitating traditional music.
Since I was little, I was interested in traditional cultures, other countries and music. All those inspirations became my project "Exotic Dimensions".
I'm doing my project that is called "Exotic Dimensions". I combine pop/folk music, classical/film score music and traditional music from around the world. The songs are accessible, emotional, mysterious, grand and exotic.
First, I learned piano performance with teachers and self-taught composition since I was little. And I learned theories of compositions and technology at school and learned how to do the recordings at work place. I'm continuing analyze classical, film scoring, world music and new software.
To have an attractive melody lines and counter lines, impressive arrangement and work with great performers and engineers.
When I could find the interesting features in one music genre and could apply to another music genre, I always feel like I can make something interesting.
It's very honorable. I really appreciate it to who chose my composition and all the people who worked with me.
I think that makes people more interested in my project.
Follow your passion and enjoy your creativity!
So many talented composers in the history and in this present moment. Whenever I listen to their songs, I always think I want to improve my musical skills.
So many musicians :) Especially, I love Rachmaninoff and Chopin.
Yo-Yo Ma
Sincerity to your work and people you work with.
I'm working on a middle eastern flavor song that is combined with film scoring style and pop music. I've been working with some traditional middle eastern musicians and orchestra to create this song.
I would like to make a lot of opportunities or events that connect musicians and their supporters so that musician can promote their songs more to the world and solve the financial issues.
I'm a producer, composer, arranger/orchestrator of the music project named "Exotic Dimensions".
In this project, I try to combine different kinds of music such as pop, electric, classical/ film scoring and traditional music around the world and attempt to make new kind of music that is accessible, emotional, mysterious, grand and exotic.
I wish people find beauty and attractions that each culture has and they understand and respect each other.
Hope you can check up my project and enjoy it!
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