FUJITAKA meets M.M
Interview video of Mr. Masataka Matsutoya
What is the design point?
"It's the first time I've never experienced, it's about collaborating products together that go out into the world.
I thought about the reason for collaborating. First of all, Mt. Fuji because it's FUJITAKA.
drawing it, I felt it looks like M, and it's just right.
So, I made the image as if both Mt. Fuji and M were combined. "
Mt. Fuji, which is also derived from the FUJITAKA brand name
And "M" of Mr. Matsutoya overlapped, it became to design image.
What are your impression on craftsmanship?
"It was really interesting straight.
How did you make the score bag?
"Mostly the bags should be enough with ready-made products.
But what I didn't really have was the size one that fits my score.
The score is always bent, because it's too big or thick,
I don't want to fold the score.
So I think it's a good idea to have a size that fits in this. "
A size that fits without bending Mr. Matsutoya's score (sheet music)
What are you particular as to function?
"It's okay to fix the score directly as it is."
What is your impression that was completed?
"Oh man, I was happy. First of all, the quality of the leather is excellent.
Also, the zipper is good smooth. "
Uses the shrink-embossed Leathergenuine leather of the Italian company Mastrot, which has been certified as the highest rank by LWG (Leather Working Group). It is lightweight, gentle and soft to the touch.
"Especially the long wallet is made so that the necessaries can be put in, paper money, coins,
various cards, insurance card, etc. I put in, so I asked to make it so that they all fit neatly. "
19 cards can be stored,
also has a pocket on the back.
"Oh, that reminds me, another one, finally we talked about how about the key case,
you know, there are many people using the smart entry key these days, so I made sure they fit properly.
it has to do with my own work at any rate. "
How is as your color image?
"I want to use it for a long time, and I don't like well so unexpected and loud colors.
I'm wondering if similar colors would be nice,
if it's better not to get bored. "
"From my experience, I don't think it will work at the first time.
So I want to try to make two or three.
Then, I'm sure something I like quite a bit with the third one could be completed. "
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What is your creation?
"Well, fashion and music are very similar,
I'm sure it gets bored and changes to something new.
However, on the other hand, there are also words like SDGs, right?
Therefore, the details change little by little as it does not change.
I'm going to fix the details just a little but not change.
This series is if anything...
I think it's better to base it on something that doesn't change. "
In 1951 he was born in Tokyo. Composer / arranger and producer. Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Letters in 1974. He started learning classical piano at the age of 4 and then started band activities at the age of 14. At the age of 20, he started working as a professional studio player, and participated in numerous sessions through the bands "Caramel Mama"(1975) and "Tin Pan Alley"(1977). After that, he was involved in the works of many artists as an arranger and producer.
In 1986, he established the music school "MICA MUSIC LABORATORY". It also have junior classes and he is focusing on raising children. Directed events by various artists, including the concert of Yumi Matsutoya.
In 2012, he was in charge of the script and direction of Yumin x Teigeki Vol.1 "August 31st-The Last Day of Summer Vacation-" a play at the Imperial Theater, and continued until Vol.3. He also works on many movies and stage music.
He belongs to the Japan automobile Journalists Association, for many years, in addition to serve the caster of "CAR GRAPHIC TV", is also the selection committee of "The Japan Car of the Year".
As a regular program of FM radio, TFM "Moderator, Masataka Matsutoya, can I hear something strange?" (Every Friday from 17:30) is being broadcast.