Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist (2009)
Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist is a 2009 documentary movie directed by Brian Comerford and Jeff Reece, with a running time of 1h 30m. It stars Yoko Kanno, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Chris Mosdell.
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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What is Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist about?
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.
When was Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist released?
Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist was released on 18 June 2009.
How long is Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist?
Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist runs 1h 30m.
Who made Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist?
Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist was directed by Brian Comerford and Jeff Reece.