When and where was Masashi Hamauzu born?
Masashi Hamauzu was born on the 1st of January 1971 in Munich, Germany. He was raised in a musical family where his mother taught piano and his father, Akimori Hamauzu, performed as an opera singer.
Questions about Masashi Hamauzu
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What was Masashi Hamauzu's first major solo composing credit?
Masashi Hamauzu made his debut as a solo composer in 1997 with the game Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon. This project spawned an arranged album titled Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon Coi Vanni Gialli created in collaboration with Yasuo Sako.
Which game did Masashi Hamauzu score as the sole composer in 2007?
Masashi Hamauzu was announced as the sole composer for Final Fantasy XIII at the 2006 E3 event. He composed the entire soundtrack for the title, which was released in 2010.
When did Masashi Hamauzu leave Square Enix to start his own studio?
Masashi Hamauzu left Square Enix on the 19th of January 2010 to establish his own studio named Monomusik. He described this studio as a personal space that did not include any other composers.
Who is Masashi Hamauzu's wife and what role does she play in his music?
Masashi Hamauzu's wife is Matsue Hamauzu, whom he met at the Tokyo University of the Arts. She has served as a soprano, scat singer, and lead vocalist on multiple projects including Final Fantasy VII, Sigma Harmonics, and Final Fantasy XIII.