About

Shu Sato is a Japanese composer based in France. Born in Tokyo and raised across Belgium, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada, his music reflects a unique blend of Japanese sensibility and Western perspective.

Drawing from a wide range of influences—from classical music and film scores to alternative rock and pop—Shu creates music that is often described as nostalgic, emotional, and cinematic.

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Works

Instrumental Pieces

Yesterday Forever Ago

Mainly piano pieces written for cinematic contents

Days of Dreams
Where the Sun Dances
The Current of The Time
Zutto Aishiteru
Every Wave, Every Heartbeat
In The Reflecting Lights

POP/ROCK

Premier Reve (Blue Cognac)

In addition to his work as a composer, Shu writes, composes, and produces original music for the bands Blue Cognac and The Universal Moment.

Before The Dawn (Blue Cognac)

Films / Visual projects

Who I Am — Part 1: The Call

Music: “Where the Sun Dances” — by Shu

Who I Am — Part 2: A New Chapter

Music: “Where the Sun Dances” — by Shu

Selected Projects

Waves of Reminiscence
Blue Cognac

  • Composer, songwriter, and producer

  • Composer, songwriter, and producer

The Universal Moment
YouTube / Instagram: Slow Life & Music in France

  • Original music composition and film production

  • Composer, songwriter, and producer

Shu Sato

shu.hiraeth@gmail.com

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