Keiji Inouchi credited the album version of "Rewrite Arrangement Album Branch" for "Rewrite+."
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Keiji Inouchi credited the album version of "Rewrite Arrangement Album Branch" as the arranger.
Comparison of audio workflow and recording
Keiji Inouchi introduced in a SONICWIRE interview the workflow of using Logic as the main controller and placing most software audio sources on local area network PCs. With Vienna Ensemble Pro, when switching tracks, the audio settings of each device are loaded, reducing the burden on the main controller for long-term projects.
He usually uses Vienna recordings for sample drafts before recording live instruments, but also compares actual recordings with virtual timbres. After recording the film's theme song "Wings of Time" by Steinway, he felt the sound was too bright and switched to the more serene Vienna Imperial.
When writing string music, he accumulated experience in bowing, fingering, and phrase handling through long-term observation of Toshihiro Nakanishi's performances. After recording, he would ask the performers about the instrument's characteristics and study together with contemporary composers along with the full score.
From piano learning to composing
Inouchi recalls that after hearing a concert by a pianist his age in ninth grade, he decided to pursue music, switching to a local music high school as his academic path. Later, he studied piano at Toho Gakuen and met Toshihiro Nakanishi during university. Together, they participated in the production of music for stage plays, TV dramas, and commercials, which led to his entry into composing.
Freelancing and starting songwriting
In a 2015 interview, Inouchi recalled that he left university only for graduation exams; Until about age 29, he worked as a freelancer for about ten years. A female artist he collaborated with asked why he didn't write music, which became the catalyst for him to start creating his own music.
Job opportunities at gaming and agencies
He used on-site sound recording to produce electronic music and received invitations to perform music for fashion shows; The demo tape was handed over by Sony staff to discuss PS3 built-in app music, and later connected to work on GT Raco and other projects. Twitter exchanges with related personnel also led to IMAGINE authors inviting him to visit the agency.
Begin by planning on the sheet music
Speaking of his compositional methods at the time, he didn't use a keyboard at first, writing drafts on staff staffs, and only after the sheet music connected with the sound in his mind did he use a computer. He wanted to avoid preconceived concepts that would limit the default tempo and time signatures of sequencers.
Related entries
- Participated Works:Rewrite+
- Featured Tracks:Instrumental (Branch)
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References
- Key Sounds Label：Rewrite Arrangement Album Branch
- SONICWIRE: Keiji Inouchi talks about virtual orchestration and actual recording
- Rock oN: Keiji Inouchi's personal interview and career review
Data compiled on: 2026-10-16.