Tonovan Musician Kazuhiko Kato and His Era

Tonovan Musician Kazuhiko Kato and His Era (2024)

U/A 13+ 31/05/2024
  • Documentary, Music
  • 1 hr 58 min
  • Status : Released
The first documentary film to focus on Kazuhiko Kato, a pioneer who changed the history of Japanese music

Overview

This documentary follows the path of musician Kazuhiko Kato, who has created many masterpieces that remain in the history of Japanese pop music. Kazuhiko Kato, affectionately known as "Tonovan," influenced many people with his musicality that was ahead of its time, such as "The Folk Crusaders" and "Sadistic Mika Band." The documentary introduces the behind-the-scenes story of the formation of The Folk Crusaders, who created Japan's first million-selling hit, rare footage of the Sadistic Mika Band's overseas performances and recording scenes as they made their way around the world, and hidden anecdotes about the "Europe Trilogy," which is said to be a monumental work of Japanese pop music. In addition, a new recording of the timeless classic "Ano Subarashii Ai wo Mouichido" is made, and the song's evolution by musicians of various genres is shown. The film was planned, directed, and produced by Yumi Aihara, who also worked on "SUKITA: A Moment Carved by Artists."
  • Status : Released
  • Budget : $0
  • Revenue :$0
The first documentary film to focus on Kazuhiko Kato, a pioneer who changed the history of Japanese music

Overview

This documentary follows the path of musician Kazuhiko Kato, who has created many masterpieces that remain in the history of Japanese pop music. Kazuhiko Kato, affectionately known as "Tonovan," influenced many people with his musicality that was ahead of its time, such as "The Folk Crusaders" and "Sadistic Mika Band." The documentary introduces the behind-the-scenes story of the formation of The Folk Crusaders, who created Japan's first million-selling hit, rare footage of the Sadistic Mika Band's overseas performances and recording scenes as they made their way around the world, and hidden anecdotes about the "Europe Trilogy," which is said to be a monumental work of Japanese pop music. In addition, a new recording of the timeless classic "Ano Subarashii Ai wo Mouichido" is made, and the song's evolution by musicians of various genres is shown. The film was planned, directed, and produced by Yumi Aihara, who also worked on "SUKITA: A Moment Carved by Artists."
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Kazuhiko Kato
Kazuhiko Kato

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Masayoshi Takanaka
Masayoshi Takanaka

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Shigeru Izumiya
Shigeru Izumiya

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Miu Sakamoto
Miu Sakamoto

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Masataka Matsutōya
Masataka Matsutōya

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Yukihiro Takahashi
Yukihiro Takahashi

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Mariya Takeuchi
Mariya Takeuchi

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Ryuichi Sakamoto
Ryuichi Sakamoto

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Haruomi Hosono
Haruomi Hosono

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Akiko Yano
Akiko Yano

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