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Yellow Magic Orchestra (abbreviated to YMO) was a Japanese electronic music band formed in Tokyo in 1978 by Haruomi Hosono (bass, keyboards, vocals), Yukihiro Takahashi (drums, lead vocals, occasional keyboards) and Ryuichi Sakamoto (keyboards, vocals).
- 1000 Knives. written by Ryuichi Sakamoto, from BGM (1981) Due to tensions with Hosono, Sakamoto was often absent from the recording sessions for 1981’s BGM.
- You’ve Got To Help Yourself. written by YMO and Peter Barakan, from Service (1984) Curiously, ‘You’ve Got To Help Yourself’ first appeared as a brief instrumental snippet on 1983’s Naughty Boys.
- Behind the Mask. written by Chris Mosdell and Ryuichi Sakamoto, from Solid State Survivor (1980) ‘Behind the Mask’ is arguably Yellow Magic Orchestra’s best-known track, but it could have been much, much bigger.
- Firecracker. written by Martin Denny and YMO, from Yellow Magic Orchestra (1978) After a bad drug experience, Hosono underwent a severe panic attack. As part of his rehabilitation, he listened to calming music, including the exotica of Martin Denny.
Yellow Magic Orchestra is a Japanese electronic music band formed in Tokyo in 1978 by Haruomi Hosono, Yukihiro Takahashi and Ryuichi Sakamoto. The group is considered influential.
Sign up for Deezer for free and listen to Yellow Magic Orchestra: discography, top tracks and playlists. Formed in Tokyo, Japan in 1978, Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) was one of the most influential musical acts in electronic music history yet never charted outside of their native country.
Sep 26, 2023 · Yellow Magic Orchestra’s music transcended cultural boundaries by blending diverse musical influences and creating a unique sound that resonated with listeners worldwide. Their incorporation of traditional Japanese elements alongside cutting-edge technology created a universal appeal that bridged cultural gaps and captured the imagination of ...
Mar 4, 2023 · MOJO’s pick of the greatest records by Ryuichi Sakamoto and his Yellow Magic Orchestra bandmates.
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The top ranked albums by Yellow Magic Orchestra are Solid State Survivor, Technodelic and Yellow Magic Orchestra. The top rated tracks by Yellow Magic Orchestra are Rydeen, Behind The Mask, ファイアークラッカー (Firecracker), Technopolis and Castalia.
