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Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki, Tatsuro Yamashita: Pacific

21 June 1978 · 49 YEARS

Pacific

Haruomi Hosono, Shigeru Suzuki, Tatsuro Yamashita

This 1978 release combines tropical rhythms with playful, futuristic textures. It acts as an airy postcard from a fictional paradise. The tracks explore a unique intersection where exoticism meets the high fidelity standards of the late seventies in Japan.

Traditional folk instruments sit alongside sleek electronic fusion to create a sun drenched atmosphere. The experimental use of synthesizers provides a foundation for the relaxed tempo of the music. It remains a notable example of how organic instrumentation and electronic sound were integrated during this period of high fidelity studio work.

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