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Haruomi Hosono – Cochin Moon (LP Album)
70,00 €
CONDITION: Second hand – Mint, new (M)
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2 LPs are present in this album.
The album “Haruomi Hosono & Tadanori Yokoo – Cochin Moon” is a collaboration between Japanese musician Haruomi Hosono and visual artist Tadanori Yokoo. This experimental album, released in 1978, is an emblematic example of the fusion of electronic music and visual art that emerged at that time in Japan.
Haruomi Hosono is a Japanese musician, producer and composer well known for his contributions to various musical groups, notably the experimental electropop group Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO). Tadanori Yokoo, for his part, is a Japanese graphic and visual artist renowned for his work in the field of pop art and psychedelic art.
“Cochin Moon” takes its name from the Indian city of Cochin, which was a source of inspiration for the album. The album is largely instrumental, with experimental electronic sounds, synthesizers and sound samples that create a unique sonic ambiance. Indian and Asian influences are also clearly present in the music, giving the album a mystical and psychedelic atmosphere.
The album’s artwork, created by Tadanori Yokoo, is just as captivating as the music. Yokoo’s colorful and psychedelic visuals pair perfectly with Hosono’s music, creating a cohesive artistic experience.
Label: Light In The Attic – LITA-174
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The album “Haruomi Hosono – Cochin Moon” is the result of a collaboration between the famous Japanese musician, producer and composer Haruomi Hosono, known for his participation in various projects including experimental electropop band Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO), and renowned visual artist Tadanori Yokoo. The album takes its name from the Indian city of Cochin, which greatly influenced its creation.
Mainly instrumental, it is distinguished by electronic experiments, synthesizers and sound samples which shape a unique sound ambiance. Indian and Asian sounds are also predominant, giving the whole thing a mystical and psychedelic atmosphere.
“Haruomi Hosono – Cochin Moon” is often considered a cult album in the world of experimental electronic music. He is appreciated for his originality and avant-garde, and he influenced many later artists. The album is a testament to the creative ferment of the Japanese music scene of the 1970s, where artists like Haruomi Hosono pushed the boundaries of electronic music and visual art.
The album cover artwork, designed by Tadanori Yokoo, is as captivating as the music itself. Yokoo’s shimmering, psychedelic visuals harmonize exemplarily with Hosono’s musical creation, forming a harmonious and complete artistic experience.
Haruomi Hosono is a renowned Japanese musician, producer and composer, born July 9, 1947 in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. He is one of the most influential figures in the Japanese music scene and has played a major role in the development of electronic and experimental music in Japan.
Hosono began his musical career in the 1960s as a member of the band “The Tigers”, a popular rock band in Japan at the time. However, it was in the 1970s that he achieved international notoriety through his participation in several innovative musical projects.
One of Hosono’s most famous projects is the group Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO), founded in 1978 alongside Ryuichi Sakamoto and Yukihiro Takahashi. YMO was a pioneer of electronic music and marked a major break with the musical conventions of the time. The group fused elements of pop, electronic music, funk and new wave to create an innovative sound that influenced many artists and paved the way for the rise of electronic music in Japan. strong> and around the world.
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