| Hideo Saitō 斉藤英夫 | |
| Birth Date: | 30 May 1958 |
| Birth Place: | Tokyo, Japan |
| Instrument: | Guitar |
| Years Active: | –present |
| Associated Acts: | See Notable artists |
, is a Japanese musician and composer, best known for his collaborations with Chisato Moritaka from 1987 to 1995.[1] He is also the producer of the musical cat group Musashi's.[2] [3]
After graduating from Keio University, Saitō formed the band "You" in 1980 before pursuing a career as a music producer.[1] Since his work on Chisato Moritaka's debut album New Season, he has composed more than 60 songs for her. He has also played guitar in over 1,000 recordings for different artists.[1] In 1993, Saitō became the first Japanese composer to release songs in South Korea.
Saitō served as a judge in the NTV talent show from 2005 to 2010. There, he discovered Koji Higashino on the March 3, 2010 episode. In June 2010, Saitō joined keyboardist Minoru Mukaiya and vocalist Keizo Nakanishi in the band as guitarist and producer. In November 2013, Saitō produced the song "Voice", which was recorded by 23 musicians in 14 countries to support the victims of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.[1]
See also: Chisato Moritaka discography.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/work | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 34th Japan Record Awards | Best New Artist | Noriko Katō | ||
| 1993 | 35th Japan Record Awards | Arrangement Award | Chisato Moritaka |