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Shigeru Umebayashi

Personb. 1951 · Kitakyūshū, Japan, Japan

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Shigeru Umebayashi is a Japanese composer and conductor born on February 19, 1951, in Kitakyūshū, Japan. He first gained prominence in the 1980s as the leader of the rock band EX, before transitioning to film scoring in the 1990s. Umebayashi is best known for his atmospheric and emotionally resonant scores for international films such as "In the Mood for Love," "2046," and "House of Flying Daggers," frequently collaborating with directors like Wong Kar-wai and Zhang Yimou. His work blends Western orchestral traditions with subtle Eastern influences, establishing him as one of Asia's most respected film composers.