Ghostwriter for deaf Japanese musician ends 18-year relationship
TOKYO – The ghostwriter for the musician lauded as Japan’s Beethoven said Thursday he became fed up and ended their 18-year collaboration last year and questioned if Mamoru Samuragochi really could hear.
Samuragochi, 50, had previously claimed to be the sole author of his classical works and sound tracks for video games, despite having lost his hearing by age 35. His story resonated in Japan, where perseverance is greatly admired. But he admitted Wednesday that he did not write the powerful “Hiroshima Symphony” and other works credited to him.
His ghost composer, Takashi Niigaki, said he provided music for Samuragochi for 18 years and questioned if he was deaf.
The Associated Press
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