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Susumu Yokota

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Susumu Yokota (1961–2015) was a Japanese composer and producer noted for prolific output in ambient and experimental electronic music. Reviews highlight albums such as Sakura, Grinning Cat and the sample-rich Symbol; he collaborated with Rothko and released records on labels including Leaf and Lo Recordings.

Born 1961. Died March 2015 (aged 54). Released many albums on Leaf and Lo Recordings. Collaborated with Rothko on Distant Sounds Of Summer.

DeBaser reviews present Susumu Yokota as a prolific, refined ambient/electronic composer whose work ranges from bucolic ambient to dense, sample-based composition. Reviewers highlight Sakura, Grinning Cat and the collaborative Distant Sounds Of Summer. His passing in March 2015 is noted and a Bandcamp tribute EP is referenced.

For:Fans of ambient, experimental and electronic soundscapes; listeners who appreciate contemplative, sample-rich music.

 This rare work of boundless beauty and unlimited grace is instead the result of Susumu Yokota, now a historic name for those who dabble in international ambient electronic music.

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 A summer of almost impressionistic evanescence, the one evoked by the Japanese and his companion.

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 Kindness. It is this feeling that runs through his music, and that his music deposits in the air.

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