Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist (2009)
Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist (2009)
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-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. 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 artistic word-smith, Chris Mosdell. Shot in HD on-location in Tokyo and Fukui, Japan, and New York City, USA, the film highlights Mosdell's rise from obscure expatriate bohemian poet to renowned lyricist for Japan's biggest band ever, Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO). The story is told through exclusive interviews. Tokyo itself also figures into the narrative as a major character, featuring copious clips of original footage from inside the city that inspires Mosdell's work.

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Yoko Kanno Yoko Kanno As: Self
Ryuichi Sakamoto Ryuichi Sakamoto As: Self
Chris Mosdell Chris Mosdell As: Self
Maaya Sakamoto Maaya Sakamoto As: Self
Yukihiro Takahashi Yukihiro Takahashi As: Self
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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-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. 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 artistic word-smith, Chris Mosdell. Shot in HD on-location in Tokyo and Fukui, Japan, and New York City, USA, the film highlights Mosdell's rise from obscure expatriate bohemian poet to renowned lyricist for Japan's biggest band ever, Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO). The story is told through exclusive interviews. Tokyo itself also figures into the narrative as a major character, featuring copious clips of original footage from inside the city that inspires Mosdell's work.


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Genres: Documentary, Music

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Release Date: 18 June 2009

Country: US

Runtime: 90m

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Jeff Reece

Jeff Reece

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Yu Imai

Yu Imai

Original Music Composer

Chris Mosdell

Chris Mosdell

Original Music Composer

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Jeff Reece

Jeff Reece

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Robert Muratore

Robert Muratore

Cinematography

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