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

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 18, 2009

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Cast

Maaya Sakamoto,Chris Mosdell,Kazuhiko Kato,Shuntaro Tanikawa,Ryuichi Sakamoto,Yoko Kanno,Tomio Mohri,Yukihiro Takahashi

Director

Jeff Reece,Brian Comerford

Producer

Jeff Reece

Music

Yu Imai,Chris Mosdell

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1337638