I am a Japanese composer with numerous accomplishments. I create great melodies (toplines) with my unique taste.
I am Makoto Ogata, Composer in Tokyo.
With a strong foundation forged in the dynamic world of commercial production, I am a versatile composer dedicated to crafting captivating music. My career trajectory, marked by collaborations with renowned Japanese artists like YUKI and PUFFY AMIYUMI, alongside a robust portfolio of commercial jingles and video soundtracks, underscores my ability to seamlessly adapt to diverse musical landscapes.
I excel in creating infectious pop melodies and harmonies, but my creative range extends far beyond that. I am confident in my ability to deliver exceptional music for any project.
My technical proficiency is complemented by a keen artistic sensibility, allowing me to transform ideas into sonic realities. I am proficient in Digital Performer from MOTU and eager to contribute my skills to your next project.
Let's create something extraordinary together.
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Languages
- English
- Japanese
Interview with Makoto Ogata
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I wrote the lyrics and music for a song called "advance" by an artist named TOKIO. This song became the artist's signature song.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Singing practice. I want to sing better. Because I want to make it a better song.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Maybe I don't know anyone on SoundBetter.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Often made digitally. Because it's convenient and semi-permanent.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I won't let you lose money.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: It means that I can create works that will live longer than my own lifespan.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: What genre do you specialize in? It is pops and rock.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Misunderstanding? I don't think there are that many misunderstandings.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Why are you requesting me? I need you to tell me specifically what kind of music you want me to make.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: I don't speak English that well. However, e-mailing in English is not a problem.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Knife, generator, phone, net, mirror
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have a unique background in that I became a musician after leaving a video company. I started making a living as a musician about 15 years ago.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Pop melody maker that moves people's hearts
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Fall Out Boy、Aerosmith、Hikaru Utada、etcetera, etcetera,,,,,,I could go on and on naming artists, but I want to work with artists who need me.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: I believe it is important to be conscious of making music that makes people want to sing when they hear it. And for that reason, whenever I make music, I always make music while singing too!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, rock, electro, and various other types of music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: It is to create a top line, a melody.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Songs that bring the scenery to life. Songs that naturally move you emotionally. I always create music and songs with that in mind.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I listen to your requests and images, and create the music. Then, after repeated checks and revisions, I complete the music.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: His PC is an Apple iMac, his music software is MOTU Digital Performer, and he owns many other instruments and plug-ins such as WAVES, Spectrasonic, UVI, and VIENNA.Basically, I complete my music with these software.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: My personal favorite artists are rock musicians such as Aerosmith and Oasis, but I listen to music mainly for the melody, so I prefer to listen to a variety of musicians, not just rock. And I get inspired.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Provides music to artists. Produces music for commercials and other video music. Production of Background music
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Contact for pricing
- Singer - MaleContact for pricing
- Songwriter - MusicContact for pricing
- Sound DesignContact for pricing
- Track minus top-lineContact for pricing
- YUKI
- Fall Out Boy
- Daft Punk
