Yellow Magic Orchestra
Yellow Magic Orchestra · 1978
36 min · 9 tracks · J-pop · synth-pop · electro
A pioneering fusion of electronic sounds with traditional Japanese influences, creating a vibrant sonic landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- quirky, playful soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 25, 1978, this self-titled album marked Yellow Magic Orchestra's debut. The trio, comprising Haruomi Hosono, Yukihiro Takahashi, and Ryuichi Sakamoto, was already recognized for their innovative approach to blending synthesizers with pop music. This album established them as key figures in the emerging electronic music scene in Japan.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kraftwerk· Tangerine Dream· Art of Noise
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Computer Game "Theme From the Circus" 1:46
- 2 Firecracker 4:50
- 3 Simoon 6:27
- 4 Cosmic Surfin' 4:26
- 5 Computer Game "Theme From the Invader" 1:01
- 6 Yellow Magic (Tong Poo) 6:17
- 7 La Femme Chinoise 5:55
- 8 Bridge Over Troubled Music 1:18
- 9 Mad Pierrot 4:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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