Beauty
Ryuichi Sakamoto · 1989
59 min · 12 tracks · electronic music
A lush tapestry of electronic textures interwoven with traditional melodies, creating a tranquil yet complex listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Do Me (edited version) Start here — This track exemplifies the album's fusion of electronic beats with emotive melodies, setting the tone for Sakamoto's explorative sound palette.
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Calling From Tokyo — Capturing a sense of longing and urban isolation, this piece illustrates Sakamoto's ability to convey emotion through minimalist instrumentation and layered textures.
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Chinsagu Nohana — This extended track showcases Sakamoto's deep connection to Japanese musical traditions while embracing contemporary electronic elements, creating a meditative soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- introspective and reflective moods
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The album showcases a departure into innovative electronic textures and blends of genres.
- Themes
- Tokyo soundscapes· romantic electronic fusion· traditional Japanese influence· urban emotional depth
- Career context
- In 1989, Ryuichi Sakamoto was solidifying his role as a pioneer in electronic and experimental music, following the success of his previous album, 'Left Handed Dream' (1981). 'Beauty' marked a continuation of his exploration of diverse soundscapes, blending avant-garde influences with pop sensibilities. This release came after his work on film scores, showcasing his ability to merge cinematic elements with personal expression.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Alva Noto· Tangerine Dream
Tracklist
- 1 You Do Me (edited version) Start here 5:05
- 2 Calling From Tokyo 4:26
- 3 Rose 5:11
- 4 Asadoya Yunta 4:35
- 5 Futique 4:08
- 6 Amore 4:54
- 7 We Love You (remix) 4:46
- 8 Diabaram 4:13
- 9 A Pile of Time 5:34
- 10 Romance 5:32
- 11 Chinsagu Nohana 7:27
- 12 [You Do Me (remix)] 3:59
What to play next
The Fantasy of Light & Life
1990
Continues the exploration of lush textures and emotional depth found in 'Beauty'.
Neo Geo
1987
Sets a foundation with its blend of electronic sounds leading into the complexity of 'Beauty'.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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