Maki Mannami on SoundBetter

Clients include SONY, Google, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, HONDA, FIFA World Cup, Panasonic, FRED PERRY, Berkshire Hathaway, and PlayStation’s mega-hit Gran Turismo series. I work with a Grammy-winning producer, a Grammy-winning engineer, a Cannes-winning producer, top international musicians, and scored soundtracks for award-winning Hollywood short films.

Hello! I’m a Japanese music composer based in Los Angeles, USA.

I create cinematic, emotional music for leading brands like SONY, Google, and BMW, as well as international projects with top producers, engineers, and musicians across the USA, UK, Italy, Germany, and Japan.

In addition to composing, I am a singer-songwriter. My solo album reached No. 1 on the iTunes Japan Albums Chart. I’ve performed at the Royal Opera House in London, the UK’s largest opera house, the Blue Note–produced Motion Blue in Japan, and toured throughout France and England.

The musicians I collaborate with have recorded and toured with legends such as Whitney Houston, Prince, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, and Sting — and I can bring these world-class musicians into your project. I also have access to Grammy-winning and top Hollywood recording engineers to elevate your production (available for an additional fee).

– Specialties & Genres
Classical & Cinematic scoring
Jazz & Experimental music
Electronic (House, Electronica, Hip-hop)
Japanese and other oriental styles

– Services I offer
Original Soundtracks & Songs (epic / ambient / cinematic / experimental)
Full instrumental productions (real instruments + MIDI mockups)
Orchestral & String arrangements
Arrangement for piano, synth, and vintage keys
Vocals

Tell me about your project, and I’ll bring it to life with world-class sound!

Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.

Credits

Discogs verified credits for Maki Mannami

Tatsuo Sunaga Presents Maki Mannami
Jacob Koller And Maki Mannami
STE* With J.Lamotta すずめ*
Eater
Cod Head
Bayaka
Various
Shiba / Kensei*
Chaos (11)
Eater
Chaos (11)
Various
Naruyoshi Kikuchi
Kuniyuki Takahashi
Various
Sunaga T Experience
Various
Sunaga T Experience
Sunaga T Experience
Sunaga T Experience
Sunaga T Experience
Sunaga T Experience + Studio Apartment
Sunaga T Experience
Maron Hamada
STE* With J.Lamotta すずめ*
STE* With J.Lamotta Suzume
Sunaga T Experience
Nick Luscombe
Various
須永辰緒*
Various
Tatsuo Sunaga
Nicola Conte
Various
Various
Various
Sunaga T Experience
Various
Kuniyuki Takahashi

Languages

English
Japanese

7 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

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by Oscar S.
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It was such a joy to work with Maki! She was very kind and professional during the whole process; she helped me produce and mix my song with the outmost care and attention to detail. I loved her orchestral touch because it reminded me to the artist ‘Kokia’.
by Dale P.
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Maki was a joy to work with and is incredibly talented. Working with her on my orchestral/piano piece was an extraordinary experience. Her attention to detail is astounding; she approached every note and nuance with a level of care that elevated the entire composition. I am looking forward to working with her again on future projects. Cannot recommend her enough.
by Deborah H.
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It was an absolute pleasure working with Maki. The communication was fantastic, she was so attentive to details and helping me get the best possible soundtrack and she's simply a lovely person and collaborator. Her orchestrations and piano work were beautiful to say the least. I will definitely work with her again!
by Ricardo L.
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She has a lot of experience mixing the music. I will recommend her to other people. It was great to work with Maki. The project was just the way i imagined to be.
by Abigail D.
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She has been wonderful to work with and has been very supportive and great at communication within the project. I can't wait to keep working with her!
by Christina H.
I have known Maki Mannami since I moved to the US and I have found her to be an extremely professional and in demand musician. Her music is of the highest quality and she demonstrates excellence composing, arranging and producing. I am constantly impressed by what she creates. Please check out her work. I recommend her as a great musician and person.
by Dave Oleary
As a filmmaker, I know one of the most important components to telling the story is the musical score. On several films, I have entrusted this piece to Maki and she always exceeds my expectations in her contribution to the project. Her attention to detail and artistic genius allowed my films to have an emotional impact on the audience that woke numerous awards. I will hire her again and recommend her to anyone who needs a composer for their projects.