Marika Takeuchi
Interview
Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?
Marika Takeuchi:
Modern classical music, ambient music, idm, classical crossover music, alternative music, contemporary piano music
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Marika Takeuchi:
I started playing piano at the age of three, and also played violin and french horn for several years as growing up. I then studied composition in Tokyo and film scoring at Berklee College of Music in Boston. My very first gig as a composer was songwriting for Universal Music Japan, and after I moved to the U.S, I've released my modern classical music as a recording artist, as well as writing music for films, advertisements, video games, and music libraries.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Marika Takeuchi:
Growing up, I always had a big passion for music. My first love was piano, and I loved singing, playing violin, and I also joined a school orchestra to play french horn. I played Japanese taiko drum as well, and I once even wanted to be a DJ. I just loved music in so many ways, and eventually realized that I wanted to write and produce music, so I can use all of my favorite instruments and sounds. But the biggest moment was when I suffered from severe depression for years and writing music helped me get through it. I realized that I could turn even negative feelings into something inspiring in my music, and that was the best therapy for me. And the whole experience had the biggest impact on who I am as an artist today.
Nagamag:
Do you have any new music coming out?
Marika Takeuchi:
My latest EP "Missing Piece" is out on May 5th, with the title track Missing Piece being released as a single on April 24th.
Nagamag:
What does music mean to you, and what inspires you to write music?
Marika Takeuchi:
Music is my best friend for life, and everything that happens in life, including both beautiful and difficult moments, inspires me to write new music.
Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?
Marika Takeuchi:
Moderat "Therapy"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?
Marika Takeuchi:
Jon Hopkins "The Low Places"
Interviewed by Nagamag on
April 17, 2020
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