Movie · 2009

Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist

Brian Comerford, Jeff Reece

1h 30min Release: 06/18/2009 Documentary Music

+ Add to schedule

0.0 Audience

Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist is a documentary and music movie released in 2009, directed by Brian Comerford and Jeff Reece, starring 菅野よう子, 坂本龍一 and Chris Mosdell. It runs 1h 30min.

Official synopsis

Everyone in Japan knows his work, yet few recognize his face. Chris Mosdell, British expatriate, pop lyricist, poet and visual artist, during his 30-year residence in Tokyo has written chart-topping hits with some of Japan's most influential musicians and composers, penned lyrics to anime film scores, and run with the multimedia underground of that city's avant-garde. Ink Music: In The Land Of The Hundred-Tongued Lyricist is a 90-minute documentary film detailing those artistic relationships in the expansive career of artistic word-smith, Chris Mosdell. Shot in HD on-location in Tokyo and Fukui, Japan, and New York City, USA, the film highlights Mosdell's rise from obscure expatriate bohemian poet to renowned lyricist for Japan's biggest band ever, Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO). The story is told through exclusive interviews. Tokyo itself also figures into the narrative as a major character, featuring copious clips of original footage from inside the city that inspires Mosdell's work.

Where to watch Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist

We haven't found where to watch Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist in Brazil yet. Availability changes often, so check back later.

Availability in Brazil · updated 01/10/2026

Trailer for Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist

Ink Music Trailer · YouTube

Cast of Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist

8 actors

菅野よう子 as Self

坂本龍一 as Self Chris Mosdell as Self

Maaya Sakamoto as Self

Yukihiro Takahashi as Self

加藤和彦 as Himself Tomio Mohri as Self

谷川俊太郎 as Self

Director: Brian Comerford, Jeff Reece
Music: Chris Mosdell, Yu Imai
Production: Jeff Reece

Frequently asked questions about Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist

Where to watch Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist?

We haven't found where to watch Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist in Brazil yet. Availability changes often, so check back later.

Is Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 01/10/2026, Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist was not on Netflix in Brazil.

How long is Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist?

Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist runs 1h 30min (90 minutes).

What year did Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist come out?

Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist came out in 2009.