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{{Nihongo|'''Masaya Matsuura'''|松浦 雅也|Matsūra Masaya}} (born June 16, 1961) is a Japanese musician and video game designer based in [[Tokyo]], Japan. He was born in [[Osaka]] on June 16, 1961, and majored in Industrial Society at [[Ritsumeikan University]]. He has worked extensively with music and images and has been active with the [[J-Pop]] band [[Psy-S]]. Matsuura has been credited with popularizing the modern [[music video game|rhythm-based music video game]] at his studio [[NanaOn-Sha]].
{{Nihongo|'''Masaya Matsuura'''|松浦 雅也|Matsūra Masaya}} (born June 16, 1961) is a Japanese [[musician]] and [[video game design]]er based in [[Tokyo]], Japan. He was born in [[Osaka]] on June 16, 1961, and majored in Industrial Society at [[Ritsumeikan University]]. He has worked extensively with [[record producer|music production]], [[sound design]], and visuals, and has been active with the [[J-pop]] duo [[Psy-S]]. He has also been credited with popularizing the modern [[music video game]] at his studio [[NanaOn-Sha]].


==Career==
==Career==
On April 1983, shortly after his graduation from Ritsumeikan University, Matsuura met singer Chaka (Mami Yasunori) and founded [[Psy-S]]. The band's first album, ''Different View'', was released in 1985. The group's musical style is a mixture of experimental synthesizer, electric guitar, and vocals. Matsuura is the band's composer and arranger, and he performs using a [[Fairlight CMI]] synthesizer. He has also mastered the keyboard, guitar, and bass and he occasionally performs these instruments on stage as well.
On April 1983, shortly after he graduated from Ritsumeikan University, Matsuura met singer Chaka (Mami Yasunori) and founded [[Psy-S]]. The band's debut album, ''Different View'', was released in 1985. The group's musical style is a mixture of experimental synthesizer, electric guitar, and vocals. Matsuura is the band's composer and arranger, and he performs using a [[Fairlight CMI]] synthesizer. He has also mastered the keyboard, guitar, and bass and he occasionally performs these instruments on stage as well.


In the late 80s, Psy-S enjoyed a fair degree of popularity in Japan thanks to a number of hits. Certain of their songs have been used in such anime shows as ''City Hunter'', and in films. In 1987, Masaya Matsuura oversaw musical composition for the anime adaptation of ''[[To-y|To-Y]]'', [[Atsushi Kamijo]]'s manga.
In the late-80s, the group enjoyed a fair degree of popularity in Japan thanks to their several hits. Certain of their songs have been used in such anime series, including ''[[City Hunter]]'', and in films. In 1987, he was revealed to be the composer and musical director for an [[original video animation|OVA]] adaption of [[Atsushi Kamijo]]'s manga, ''[[To-y|To-Y]]''.


Technological development occurring during the 1990s generated increased interest in Matsuura in creating computer-based music and from this field, Matsuura soon transitioned into interactive music and [[music video game]]s. In 1993 Matsuura became the first Japanese musician to release a CD-ROM, ''The Seven Colors'', for which he was awarded the "Multimedia Grand Prix". In June 1996, after having produced 10 albums with Psy-S (and four "best of" albums), Matsura quit the band and focused his attention on his multimedia projects.
Technological development occurring during the 1990s generated gained interest in himself creating computer-based music and from this field, and soon transitioned into interactive music and [[music video game]]s. In 1993, Matsuura became the first Japanese musician to release the Macintosh CD-ROM, ''The Seven Colors'', for which he was awarded the "Multimedia Grand Prix". On June 1996, after having produced 10 albums with Psy-S (and four "best of" albums), he left the band and focused his attention on his multimedia projects.


Matsuura founded the Tokyo-based production company, [[NanaOn-Sha]], and began the development of video games. The first major project would be a unique game fusing hip-hop rhythms with the visual talents of American illustrator Rodney Greenblat from California. Released in December 1996 in Japan, ''[[PaRappa the Rapper]]'' is regarded as one of the first modern [[Music video game#Rhythm games|rhythm games]]. Matsuura's talent for combining music and video gameplay would again be demonstrated with his 1999 release of the [[Music video game#Generative music games|generative music game]] ''[[Vib-Ribbon]]'', and would cement his position as one of the founders of the music game genre.
The same year, he founded the Tokyo-based production company, [[NanaOn-Sha]], and began the development of video games. After said company's [[Japan]]-only debut release of ''Tunin'Glue'', their first major project was revealed to be a unique game—which combines [[Hip hop music|hip hop]] rhythms with the visual talents of American illustrator Rodney Greenblat from California. Released in December 1996 in Japan, ''[[PaRappa the Rapper]]'' is regarded as one of the first modern [[music video game]]s, in which it was dubbed as the first [[rhythm game]]. Matsuura's talent for combining music and gameplay would later be demonstrated with his 1999 release of the [[Music_video_game#Hybrid_rhythm_games|generative rhythm game]] ''[[Vib-Ribbon]]'', and would cement his position as one of the pioneers of the music video game industry.


In 2003, Matsuura together with NanaOn-Sha was responsible for the production of the audio portion of Sony's third-generation robotic dog toy, [[AIBO]] (model ERS-7).<ref>[http://www.sonydigital-link.com/AIBO/2_0_interview.asp Masaya Matsuura Special Interview] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061025160924/http://www.sonydigital-link.com/AIBO/2_0_interview.asp |date=2006-10-25 }} at [http://www.sonydigital-link.com/AIBO/index.asp Sony AIBO Europe]</ref> This included both music and sound effects.
Together with said company in 2003, they were responsible for producing the audio portion of Sony's third-generation robotic dog toy, [[AIBO]] (model ERS-7).<ref>[http://www.sonydigital-link.com/AIBO/2_0_interview.asp Masaya Matsuura Special Interview] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061025160924/http://www.sonydigital-link.com/AIBO/2_0_interview.asp |date=2006-10-25 }} at [http://www.sonydigital-link.com/AIBO/index.asp Sony AIBO Europe]</ref> This included both music and sound design.


In 2004, he was awarded the "First Penguin" award by the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) for his innovative contributions to the video game industry.<ref>[http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/pr/pr_2004_0224.htm Game Developers Choice Awards, Archives, 2004], Retrieved 24 June 2007.</ref>
In 2004, he was given the "First Penguin" award by the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) for his innovative contributions to the video game industry.<ref>[http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/pr/pr_2004_0224.htm Game Developers Choice Awards, Archives, 2004], Retrieved 24 June 2007.</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==

Revision as of 19:48, 15 May 2023

Masaya Matsuura
松浦 雅也
Background information
Born (1961-06-16) June 16, 1961 (age 63)
Osaka, Japan
OriginOsaka
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, video game designer
Instruments
Years active1980–Present

Masaya Matsuura (松浦 雅也, Matsūra Masaya) (born June 16, 1961) is a Japanese musician and video game designer based in Tokyo, Japan. He was born in Osaka on June 16, 1961, and majored in Industrial Society at Ritsumeikan University. He has worked extensively with music production, sound design, and visuals, and has been active with the J-pop duo Psy-S. He has also been credited with popularizing the modern music video game at his studio NanaOn-Sha.

Career

On April 1983, shortly after he graduated from Ritsumeikan University, Matsuura met singer Chaka (Mami Yasunori) and founded Psy-S. The band's debut album, Different View, was released in 1985. The group's musical style is a mixture of experimental synthesizer, electric guitar, and vocals. Matsuura is the band's composer and arranger, and he performs using a Fairlight CMI synthesizer. He has also mastered the keyboard, guitar, and bass and he occasionally performs these instruments on stage as well.

In the late-80s, the group enjoyed a fair degree of popularity in Japan thanks to their several hits. Certain of their songs have been used in such anime series, including City Hunter, and in films. In 1987, he was revealed to be the composer and musical director for an OVA adaption of Atsushi Kamijo's manga, To-Y.

Technological development occurring during the 1990s generated gained interest in himself creating computer-based music and from this field, and soon transitioned into interactive music and music video games. In 1993, Matsuura became the first Japanese musician to release the Macintosh CD-ROM, The Seven Colors, for which he was awarded the "Multimedia Grand Prix". On June 1996, after having produced 10 albums with Psy-S (and four "best of" albums), he left the band and focused his attention on his multimedia projects.

The same year, he founded the Tokyo-based production company, NanaOn-Sha, and began the development of video games. After said company's Japan-only debut release of Tunin'Glue, their first major project was revealed to be a unique game—which combines hip hop rhythms with the visual talents of American illustrator Rodney Greenblat from California. Released in December 1996 in Japan, PaRappa the Rapper is regarded as one of the first modern music video games, in which it was dubbed as the first rhythm game. Matsuura's talent for combining music and gameplay would later be demonstrated with his 1999 release of the generative rhythm game Vib-Ribbon, and would cement his position as one of the pioneers of the music video game industry.

Together with said company in 2003, they were responsible for producing the audio portion of Sony's third-generation robotic dog toy, AIBO (model ERS-7).[1] This included both music and sound design.

In 2004, he was given the "First Penguin" award by the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) for his innovative contributions to the video game industry.[2]

Discography

Masaya Matsuura has released 10 studio albums and 4 greatest hits albums with Psy-S, and 2 solo albums.[3] All albums were released under the Sony Music label.

With Psy-S

  • 1985 – Different View
  • 1986 – PIC-NIC
  • 1987 – Collection (Compilation)
  • 1988 – Mint-Electric
  • 1989 – Atlas
  • 1990 – Signal
  • 1991 – Two Hearts
  • 1991 – Holiday
  • 1992 – Two Spirits Live PSY'S Best Selection (Live)
  • 1993 – Window
  • 1994 – Home Made
  • 1994 – Emotional Engine
  • 1996 – Two Bridge (Compilation)
  • 1998 – Brand New Diary + Another Diary (Compilation)
  • 2012 – Psyclopedia (CD Box Set)

Solo

Games

Prizes and awards

  • 1997 – Multimedia Grand Prix (Creator Awards) • MMCA Artist Award[6]
  • 1998 – Interactive Achievement Awards • Game Design and Sound Design (for PaRappa The Rapper)
  • 1998 – IGDA Spotlight Awards • Innovative Game Design, Use of Audio and Game Soundtrack (for PaRappa The Rapper)
  • 2000 – Interactive Achievement Awards • original music composition (for UmJammer Lammy)
  • 2004 – Game Developers Choice Awards • First Penguin Award 2004

References

  1. ^ Masaya Matsuura Special Interview Archived 2006-10-25 at the Wayback Machine at Sony AIBO Europe
  2. ^ Game Developers Choice Awards, Archives, 2004, Retrieved 24 June 2007.
  3. ^ Psy•S Archived 2008-09-27 at the Wayback Machine at wakwak.com Archived 2018-12-08 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Gekkan PC Engine #02 (February 1993) :: TurboPlay Magazine Archives". archives.tg-16.com. Retrieved 2019-08-14.
  5. ^ "PaRappa the Rapper creator has made a new kind of music game - Kill Screen - Previously". Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  6. ^ Multimedia Grand Prix ' 97, List of Winners.Retrieved 5 May 2012.
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