An extremely influential figure in the history of Japanese pop music, Haruomi Hosono has led a lengthy, wildly diverse career which has encompassed mellow folk-rock, exotica, synth pop, ambient techno, film soundtracks, and more. While perhaps best known throughout the Western world as one of the co-founders of electro pop pioneersYellow Magic Orchestra, his career extends back to the late 1960s and early '70s, when he was a member of bands like the psychedelic rock groupApryl Fooland the folkierHappy End. Beginning his solo career with the 1973 pop/rock albumHosono House, his subsequent work ventured into tropical sounds and offbeat jazz-pop, with 1978'sParaisoleading to the formation ofYMO. Initially active until 1984, the group rivaledKraftwerkin terms of influencing techno, electro, synth pop, and creative pop music in general. After the group's breakup, Hosono remained highly active throughout the decade, releasing material ranging from funky, futuristic pop (S-F-X, 1984) to ambient (Mercuric Dance, 1985) to soundtracks (The Tale of Genji, 1987). Additionally, he also composed and produced music for numerous Japanese pop stars during the '80s, includingSeiko MatsudaandAkina Nakamori, considerably influencing the style known as city pop (and later Shibuya-kei). Hosono's work during the '90s became more ambient and experimental, with releases including 1995'sN.D.Eand collaborations withBill LaswellandTetsu Inoue.
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