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CHIHIRO NAGAMATSU
永松 ちひろ（ながまつちひろ）
Composer/ Producer/ Singer Songwriter/ Pianist
Location: GTA, Ontario, Canada
CHIHIRO NAGAMATSU is a musical visionary who dedicates herself to writing songs that smoothly transform into cinematic and unforgettable pop pieces. She immigrated to Canada in 2017 and actively works in composing, film scoring, performing, recording and producing in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Nagamatsu was born in Kumamoto, Japan to the musician father and kindergarten teacher mother. Started classical piano since the age of three, and continued until she found creating music in free form is much more suitable for her. That’s when she explored herself with improvisation. She expressed her pain with piano when she had trouble with friends or used her peaceful melodies to soothe her parents after an argument. When the 2011 Fukushima Earthquake happened, she was so devastated she thought it’s the time to share her compassion through her music.
Nagamatsu came abroad to Canada in 2013 and her serious musical journey had begun. She knew that her music is not only for Japanese but for all people. Canada is multicultural and very accepting, and that was very attractive to her. She has written over 70 songs, performed at premier clubs in Toronto such as Horseshoe Tavern and Lee’s Palace, and worked with both Canadian and Japanese artists. When she realized she values of the process of creating music the most, she grabbed a scoring opportunity and started to write film music, and she became a member of the Screen Composers Guild of Canada since 2019.
Nagamatsu’s massive range of musical styles frequently surprises audience. Her sophisticated classical music background and Japanese anime that she watched growing up, compliment her music to be unique one, classy pop. Differs from variety of genres like classical, pop, rock, jazz to blues. She embodies emotion to music, and instantly absorbs an inspiration to heart and produce her own version.
Get in touch regarding your project via Contact. You are sure to make a lot of great achievements together. Keep checking on social media for the latest updates, and don’t forget to listen to her current releases under the menu MUSIC.
AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Interviewed by “Toronto Star” newspaper as a female producer, Toronto “Beyond the Beat” was played at CIUT radio, Toronto, O
Interviewed by TORJA magazine, Toronto, ON
Won the second place on original music competition as an indie artist
“Under Your Spell” and her arrangement were played at Kumamoto City FM radio show, Kumamoto, Japan.
R E C E N T N E W S
SEP 4th: Piano Solo “Consciousness” Released!
Hey guys, hope everyone’s doing well. My dramatic piano solo “Consciousness” is just released online!! Please take a listen by streaming or download. Hope you like it.
The tons of notes shifts very quickly in this piece. If you’re not conscious in your life, it will go very quickly. This was completed with the influences of jazz, classical and folk music I encountered in my early days in Toronto.
It’s often very magical and unexpected when a new piece of music comes to my fingertips. It’s like a variety of music I felt in the recent past, piles up somewhere unconsciously, and one day it bursts out. Watch out when it does. I cannot do anything else but creating. For many hours I have to stay at the piano even when I get hungry. It’s priceless when music is overflowing to you. I cannot miss any of it, or it’ll be gone to another planet!
Download this piano sheet music here.
Photographer Edward Ambrosius
DEMO REEL SHOWCASE:
The Law of Attraction (Drama)
Sharing some reels from the drama I scored this year. It was great working for this film. Hope you like it too. Nice cast and crews! A bunch of cues, different types of mood…it feels like it made me grow as a composer and that’s an added bonus.
JUL 28: “Under Your Spell” Aired on Radio @Kumamoto City FM
Recently released ballad “Under Your Spell” was aired on radio “Yururu Afternoon” show in her hometown Kumamoto, Japan @ Kumamoto City FM.
I received a lot of great feedback and I’d love to share some of them with you.
“Felt so special and emotional listening to Chihiro’s singing on radio”
“It was like a wonderful gift which can’t be replaced. Made me want to listen to it again. Sounded like Hikaru Utada’s ballad”
“Beautiful voice. We were all enchanted by listening to it. Love to hear it live”
“It was a song but like was talking to us. And we were all ears”
“The vocal and music were a great match. Reminded me of sunlight filtering through the trees”
JUL 25th: Piano Solo “Shooting Stars” Released
I’m not sure if everyone does, but when I really like some song, I’ll listen to it many times repeatedly for days. I hope to write such music which will attract you so much that you wanna listen to it many many times. Banzai!
My pretty piano piece “Shooting Stars” is just released!!
With a hint of classical piano,
very smooth
shooting-stars-like notes
will please your ears
Check it out! It’s available on the sites below. I’m planning to make an album when I have enough piano pieces to put it together. xo
stream / download
YouTube Music Spotify iTunes/Apple Music
Amazon Music Google Play Deezer
Napster TIDAL Claro Musica.
Download this piano sheet music here.
Photographer Edward Ambrosius
DEMO REEL SHOWCASE: Neighbour (Musical)
Music Scored by Chihiro Nagamatsu
First part of a demo reel for Chihiro Nagamatsu (composer) of a clip from the musical short film “The Littlest Parchitect” (2019) by BrainPuddle Productions.
The film was written, shot, edited in 48 hours for the 48 Hour Film competition, including composing & recording of the 3 original songs.
Directed by Ian Mah
Produced by Ida Jagaric, Ian Mah
Director of Photography by Chris Berry
Written by Monica Cote
Lyrics by Natalie Garceaux
Grouchy Neighbour(the man) by Dave Martin
Ali Parc(the girl) by Li Chen
JUL 10th: Cover Song “Come All Ye Fair and Tender Ladies”
Hi there, I’m excited to announce that I just released a cover of maritime and Appalachian regions folk ballad “Come All Ye Fair and Tender Ladies”, which is beautifully arranged with vocal, piano and ocarina by Stephanie Coldwell-Anderson and Ian Green. It’s available on most online platforms from July 10th. This beautiful ocarina and piano music are very relaxing. Le’ts sit back and listen to this with family. Hope you enjoy.
stream / download
YouTube Music Spotify iTunes/Apple Music
Amazon Music Google Play Deezer
Napster Pandoara LINE Music and more..
Photographer Edward Ambrosius
JUN 29th: Just Released “Under Your Spell”
Hey guys, my cozy ballad song “Under Your Spell” is now released online! It’s about thinking of your past, the person you loved once still haunting you in your head like you’re still under a spell. Very relaxing and spiritual music played by my wonderful musicians, Natalie Wong on violin and Naoko Tsujita on percussion. Hope you like it 🙂
Listen at the app/websites below. Download the free lyrics card here
stream / download
YouTube Music Spotify iTunes/Apple Music
Amazon Music Google Play Deezer
Napster TIDAL Claro Musica.
Photographer Edward Ambrosius
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Instrumentals
Piano solos
Film scores
I’d like to share some of the heartwarming feedback I received:
“Beautiful set, and definitely some really classy notes. I was going to write that my favourite was “Muddy Mind Mist” but the more I listen the more I find new favourites… The accompaniment added some nice depth, altogether lovely harmonies. I really enjoyed listening and watching your show. Keep up the amazing work!!”
“Your music is really awesome and you’re very talented. I feel ashamed that I’ve missed so many of your concerts. Honestly, I really like your style and how you compose music. Also enjoyed the way you perform and the lyrics. Way to go Chihiro!! I’ll come back for future performances”
“I really liked your song “How Far You Are” It made me cry… My husband’s favourite song was “Roots of A Waltz” Very classy”
“I do have to say that anytime we listen to your beautiful notes it is just magical. Today at the Cavern, you make the experience even more original than ever. I should say that every time you surprise us with something new. Thank you for that”
“I am continually amazed by both your breadth of musical abilities, and the amazing diversity of your musical styles and musical connections. I am so grateful that a chance encounter has given so many opportunities to enjoy your music… P.S. “Komorebi” is my favourite Japanese word, thanks to you”
“I’ve seen you grow as a musician and the repertoire of your music certainly has grown! Bravo! I specially like the jazz like component that you have recently added as I’m a jazz fan. I think that you are amazingly talented composer, singer, pianist. I hope that you continue the creative journey in music and look forward to more!”
“The sound is impeccable!! I got goosebumps at some point. Everything sounds so perfect, every bit, every melody, volume is so balanced. Wow! I’m really enjoying the time here!”
Thanks for all the encouraging messages! Luv u all xoxo
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