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Yellow Magic Orchestra

Musical Group

Japanese electronic music band formed by Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Yukihiro Takahashi in 1978; pioneers of synthpop/techno-pop.

Formed in 1978. Core members: Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Yukihiro Takahashi. Debut album "Yellow Magic Orchestra" (1978) and "Solid State Survivor" (1979) are frequently cited in reviews as influential works in electronic and techno-pop music.

DeBaser reviews portray Yellow Magic Orchestra as pioneers of Japanese electronic music. The self-titled 1978 debut is praised for its playfulness and 8-bit/game references. Solid State Survivor is highlighted as a high point and influential techno-pop album.

For:Fans of electronic music, synthpop enthusiasts, listeners interested in Japanese pop and vintage synthesizer sounds.

 The first album by "Yellow Magic Orchestra," self-titled and released in 1978 by Alfa Records, presents a collection of elements that contributed to the band's success.

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 Their danceable vignettes, composed of the wondrous sounds of analog synths, were truly irresistible.

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