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01. "Ballet" 02. "Music Plans" 03. "Rap Phenomena" 04. "Happy End" 05. "1000 Knives" 06. "Cue" 07. "Ut" 08. "Camouflage" 09. "Mass" 10. "Loom"
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Description: | YMO is a Japanese electronic music band consisting of principal members Haruomi Hosono (bass, keyboards, vocals), Yukihiro Takahashi (drums, lead vocals) and Ryuichi Sakamoto (keyboards, vocals). BGM is the fourth studio album by Yellow Magic Orchestra, released in 1981. The title stands for â??Background musicâ?. YMO was the first band to use the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer, one of the first programmable drum machines, as early as 1980. This was their first studio album recorded with the Roland MC-4 Microcomposer and TR-808. American magazine ëStereo Reviewà described the recording as â??crystallineâ? and the performance as â??the twain meetâ?, praising the album for its â??remarkableâ? blend between â??East and Westâ?. - =1981 AND FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM: B(ACK) G(ROUND) M(USIC)="BGM" is a groundbreaking album by the legendary Japanese electronic band Yellow Magic Orchestra, released in 1981 and now available on CD from MUSIC ON C. This record showcases YMO's innovative blend of synth-pop, techno, and experimental sounds that have influenced generations of musicians worldwide. "BGM," which stands for "Background Music," features sophisticated production techniques and iconic tracks like "Cue" and "1000 Knives." The band's pioneering use of sequencers and drum machines set new standards in electronic music. Yellow Magic Orchestra?comprising Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Yukihiro Takahashi?are celebrated as trailblazers who brought Japanese electronic music to global prominence with hits such as ?Rydeen? and ?Behind the Mask.? Their influence extends across genres from pop to hip-hop. The label MUSIC ON C is renowned for its high-quality reissues of classic albums, ensuring audiophiles can experience timeless works with pristine sound. |
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No. of tracks: |
10 |
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Manufacturer No.: |
MOCCD13022 |
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