TOMOMI KATO
Tomomi Kato's healing piano
For me now, music is a momentary light, and even though that light may not always be visible, it undoubtedly supports my life.
Playing music every day is a meaningful ritual that helps me to confirm my very existence, my thoughts, and my feelings. It is not a simple ritual, and it is not only for fun. My heart quivers as I feel the joy and recall the tears and smiles of people - the emotional responses that the music invokes in them.
The transition from childhood to adulthood is easier for some than others. For me, when I was young, I searched deeply to understand myself, and this process was like being lost in a dark forest. It took a long time to find the light after that darkness, but it also helped me to learn to live my own way. What remained after this inner voyage was my healthy body and an undeniable desire to play music. The sound of the piano for me was mana from heaven.
The sounds of my piano may seem dark, and at times may even sound sad. I use the word "healing," to describe it; for times of mental fatigue or when life feels overwhelming, I hope that my music is will feel like a comforting presence by your side.
I hope it will be received in the same way by those who feel similar pulses and resonances.
Composer and pianist. Began learning piano at the age of 4 and composition at the age of 6. Graduated from Nagoya University of Arts, Faculty of Music, specializing in Composition and Theory. Actively involved in music production centered on piano.
Engages in creating music for commercials, radio broadcasting, and self-produced concerts. Has achieved numerous awards in domestic and international competitions, gaining high recognition for outstanding creativity.
▪️2024
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Won the Platinum Prize and Distinguished Creativity Special Award in the Original Composition category for the piano solo piece "Fantasy" at the UK music competition "World Grand Prix International Music Contest."
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Received the Chamber Music Honourable Mention in the Original Composition category for the piano solo piece "Appassionata" at the Austrian music competition "The 5th 4Seasons Vienna International Musician Competition."
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Awarded the Silver Prize in the Original Composition category for the piano solo piece "To breathe" at the Polish music competition "FENIX AWARD International Music Competition."
▪️2022
The song "Soba ni Iru yo," written and composed for vocals by Rin Moue, received the Special Prize at the "1st Ise-Shima International Popular Music Composition Competition."
▪️2021
Three original piano solo pieces ("Road Mirage," "Living on Prayers," and "The Edge of the World") were featured as insert music in the film "Anaei," produced by the Ibusuki Movie Project.
▪️2016
The first piano solo album Real Frontier was nominated for the 2016 Album of the Year in the "Other" category on the internet radio platform "solopiano.com."
▪️2013
Composed the orchestral overture for the dance performance "Ai Kakitsubata Hime" at Patio Chiryu.
▪️Other Activities
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Composed music for short films in France, the United States, and Japan.
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Arranged and recorded piano versions of original guitar compositions for a guitarist in Portugal.
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Created sample sheet music for improvisational piano performances for piano grade examinations in Japan.
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Arranged piano solo versions of original songs and produced corresponding sheet music and recordings in Japan.
BIOGRAPHY
Albums can be purchased in addition to download sales.
"We recorded 7 original piano solo songs by Kato Tomomi. It is also perfect as a background music and a relaxation CD."
