Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist (2009)
Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist (2009) - Documentary Movies 90 minutes. . 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. japan, lyricist
Released: Jun 18, 2009
Runtime: 90 minutes
Genre: Documentary, Music
Stars: Yoko Kanno, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Chris Mosdell, Maaya Sakamoto, Yukihiro Takahashi, Kazuhiko Kato
Crew: Jeff Reece (Director), Chris Mosdell (Original Music Composer), Brian Comerford (Director), Yu Imai (Original Music Composer), Robert Muratore (Cinematography), Jeff Reece (Producer)