Composer and musician 坂東祐大 released the four-track digital collection “Acta” on November 11. It includes “Acta,” the theme song for TV Asahi’s 「報道ステーション」, along with music used in the program’s weather segment and closing sequence.
The title track features BIGYUKI on piano, synth bass and synthesizer, Jharis Yokley on drums and Michael Mayo on vocals. 松丸契, 佐瀬悠輔 and 石若駿 also perform on the track, which was recorded in New York and Tokyo. It follows “Voices” from 2021 as a theme song written by 坂東祐大 for the program.
“H.S.T. (Jam),” “Weather Report” and “Acta (Ending ver.)” feature Banksia Trio, comprising 須川崇志, 林正樹 and 石若駿. “H.S.T. (Jam)” also includes synthesizer by 坂東祐大, while “Acta (Ending ver.)” features vocals by Michael Mayo.
Release Information
坂東祐大「Acta」
Release Date: November 11 (Wed), 2026
Digital Release (4 tracks)
Musicians on “Acta”:
Piano, Synth Bass, Synth: BIGYUKI
Drums: Jharis Yokley
Vocal: Michael Mayo
Saxophone: 松丸契
Trumpet, Flugelhorn: 佐瀬悠輔
Vibraphone: 石若駿
Banksia Trio: 須川崇志 (Bass), 林正樹 (Piano), 石若駿 (Drums)
Release URL: https://yutabandoh.lnk.to/Acta
Tracklist:
- Acta (「報道ステーション」テーマ曲) [feat. Michael Mayo、BIGYUKI、Jharis Yokley、佐瀬悠輔、松丸 契、石若 駿]
- H.S.T. (Jam) [feat. Banksia Trio]
- Weather Report (feat. Banksia Trio)
- Acta (Ending ver.) [feat. Banksia Trio、Michael Mayo]
Video Information
坂東祐大「Acta」
Official Music Video / Making-of Documentary
Official Music Video | Making-of Documentary
Artist Information
坂東祐大
A composer and musician who completed undergraduate and postgraduate studies in composition at Tokyo University of the Arts. He received the 芥川作曲賞 in 2015, leads Ensemble FOVE, and composes concert works and music for screen productions.
