Mayumi Masuya - Composer, Sounds M - Recording Artist

Sounds M

Composer, Recording Artist

She is a recording artist and composer, born in the culturally rich city of Kobe, Japan, and currently calls the vibrant metropolis of Osaka home. Additionally, she spent a formative period of her life in Australia, where the enchanting blue skies, celestial stars, the grandeur of the moon, and the captivating wildlife of the continent left an indelible mark on her artistic sensibilities.

 

With an inherent aversion to creative constraints, she seamlessly weaves through various musical genres, firmly believing in the beauty of unrestricted expression. Whether engrossed in composing music, crafting cover arts, or creating intricate videos, she is fueled by an unwavering passion for the artistic process.

 

Her creative journey is underpinned by a profound admiration for classical stalwarts such as Claude Debussy, Eric Satie, and Gustav Mahler, with Debussy's 'Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun' occupying a treasured place in her heart. Furthermore, contemporary maestros like Ryuichi Sakamoto and Jóhann Jóhannsson continually inspire her, while the surrealistic works of Paul Delvaux serve as a wellspring of visual inspiration.

 

Driven by a vision to craft background music that transcends mere accompaniment, she strives to create immersive soundscapes that seamlessly complement visual narratives, forging a captivating symbiosis between auditory and visual elements, poised to resonate with audiences on a global scale.

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