About TAPPY
Born 1967. TAPPY is a Japanese composer, musician, music arranger, drummer and university teacher.
, sometimes credited professionally as TAPPY, is a Japanese musical composer. He is best known for his contributions to the Metal Gear and Suikoden franchises.
Iwase studied music with Dick Grove at the Grove School of Music prior to its closure in 1991.
Iwase is credited with composing all of the music for Metal Gear Solid, with the exception of the ending theme "The Best Is Yet to Come", whereas the music for the cinematic scenes was composed by Gigi Meroni. This includes the well-known main theme to Metal Gear Solid, arrangements of which were subsequently used in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is TAPPY?
Japanese jazz drummer, composer, arranger (1967-)
When was TAPPY born?
TAPPY was born on 7 March 1967 in Toyohashi.
What is TAPPY's occupation?
TAPPY is a composer, musician, music arranger, drummer and university teacher.
What nationality is TAPPY?
TAPPY is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). TAPPY. https://biography.guide/tappy/
MLA: "TAPPY." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tappy/.
Chicago: "TAPPY." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tappy/.
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