Ultra Japanese composer, RIP

Ultra Japanese composer, RIP

RIP

norman lebrecht

December 31, 2024

The composer Toru Fuyuki, famed for the science-fiction TV series Ultraseven, has died at 89.

Fuyuki was dubbed ‘Father of Ultra Music’ for his use of special effects.

Under his real name, Shoko Maita, he wrote choral works and taught at Toho Gakuen School of Music.

Comments

  • John Borstlap says:

    Here is a fugue of his:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bbIcr1GK34

    …. which sounds a bit as by Ravel.

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