Latest EP “Sushi tapes Vol 3”

“SUshi Tapes Vol 3” EP out NOw

This EP is the third installment of instrumental pieces I’ve been composing live during my livestreams. These songs were edited down from longer form improvised pieces, and then Kathryn’s beautiful violin playing was recorded afterwards.


“Mellow Cello Podcast”

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm ET I stream live on my Youtube channel, and have gotten the hang of making up music for about an hour or so. The full streams are released as instrumental podcast episodes of the “Mellow Cello Podcast.” I also further edit down choice pieces to create the Sushi Tapes EPs.

All episodes are available in high-quality download and streaming for Bandcamp subscribers. You can also watch the streams live or after they’ve been recorded. Thanks for listening!

Mellow Cello Livestream 5/18/24

Takénobu

 

Takénobu is the middle name and all encompassing band and artist name for Nick Takenobu Ogawa. It is a combination of the Japanese Kanji characters in his father and grandfather’s names, and loosely translated means “Iron Will”. Nick’s beautiful and talented wife, Kathryn Koch, lends her talents on albums Conclusion, Always Leave a Note, and the Sushi Tapes EP.

 

Vocals, Cello / Nick Ogawa
Vocals, Violin / Kathryn Koch

 

 
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“Conclusion”

is Available in Digital download and Vinyl

 
 
Takénobu Conclusion 12" Vinyl LP
$20.00
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Licensing and Composing

All of my music is available for licensing directly from me. I am also available to compose music for your project. I love working with producers and directors to get the right tone for a scene. I have composed for network tv and streaming shows, full scores for several independent films, and have licensed my music to many other projects. Below are a few examples of synchronizations that utilize my music, and films that I’ve composed original music for. Please get in touch if you are interested in licensing a song or an original composition! I’m happy to discuss possibilities and can work out terms to fit most budgets.

Past Licensing Work:

Google Pixel 7 Commercial

E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation “Climate Change and the Adelie Penguin” (Narrated by Harrison Ford)

Think Like a Scientist: Vulcan and the Currents of Thought

Patagonia Provisions “Buckwheat + Bees”

Samsung 4k Ultra HD Puppy Race

Standing Rock North Dakota

 

Original Compositions for FIlm and TV:

Still (2019) Full Score

42 Grams (2017) Full Score

Man Made (2018) Full Score

Monuments (2021) Full Score

History Channel the American Presidency (2022) Main Theme






 
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If you’d like to license a song or to inquire about a custom composition please contact me using the form below. I control all the rights to my music and can discuss licensing options for your project. If applicable please include the name of the song(s) you are interested in, the nature of the project, and music budget. Thanks!