Composer Interview
Hisako Ozawa
Hisako Ozawa is a renowned composer and guitarist from Tokyo, based in Los Angeles. Hisako's exceptional guitar skills and musical compositions have earned her international recognition, making her a sought-after professional in the music industry.
![Hisako Ozawa Hisako Ozawa](https://i0.wp.com/www.silen.audio/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Hisako-Ozawa-square-7cdfdc02c67ae6432bb424251ced17a6-xzs06h1i3cfo.jpeg?resize=1279%2C1532&ssl=1)
S: What were some of the earliest musical influences that you can remember
growing up? What instrument did you grow up playing?
H: My earliest musical influences were the records my parents were playing in the house. We listened to a variety of music like classical, Japanese folk songs, and my favorite was old movie soundtracks. Later when I grew up I started playing electric guitar.
S: What led you into making music for media?
H: I realized how important music is to storytelling and how it has the power to create unique atmospheres. I love music and I thought it would be great to create music which can make people enjoy the story more.
S: How would you describe your style of writing?
H: It’s really hard to describe my style of writing. What I can say is I always try my best to fit the project.
![Mu-T8: Modular Warfare Forward propelling electronic music to get you focused and back in the game. Ambient elements with hard hitting percussion and synthesizers. Explosive energy with every song.](https://i0.wp.com/www.silen.audio/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/EMW-0019_silen_MU-T8_3000x3000.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)
“Syncing Desires”
Focused, tranquil electronic music and motivating drums drawing you deeper into the zone.
“Lucky Star”
Take a leap for this hopeful and emotional journey. Harp, woodwinds, and strings combine for a wild journey.
![Fun and friendly 8-bit electronic music that energizes you for any adventure. Modern synths and percussion with a light, futuristic and upbeat mood.](https://i0.wp.com/www.silen.audio/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/EMW-0020_silen_BLITZ-STARS_3000x3000.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)
S: What was your intention behind your tracks?
H: I tried to create the right atmosphere for each subject. I also tried to make the melody simple and catchy.
S: How did you start creating them and eventually achieve your vision?
H: I focused on finding the right melody first. Once I found the right one, I expanded it for several different levels of tension.
S: What were some of the compositional challenges that you faced?
H: Creating the right melody is always the most challenging thing I face when I write music.
S: What was your favorite part of the process?
H: Writing variations of the same melody to fit different levels of intensity was definitely the most interesting part for me.
S: Outside of music, where do you find inspiration in your life?
H: Traveling gives me inspiration. Seeing and feeling different cultures is always interesting and helps my creativity.