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Spotify’s year end wrap told me I’m in the top .01 percentile of Yokota listeners… There’s loads of texture to his music, so I fall into spells listening to his albums on repeat in studio. It’s impossible to narrow it down to a mere favorite (there’s really so much range…) but 1998 (1998) and Plantation (1995) were my most played this past year. That said, if you’re looking for dreamy wonderland, Sakura (1999) and Symbol (2004) are absolutely perfect.
May 2, 2023
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The late Susumu Yokota is one of the most brilliant and prolific producers, cranking out dozens of dance albums in the mid to late 90s and then moving into more ambient and psychedelic productions.
Start with 1998 but then don't miss him on his more downtempo Symbol, which samples Beethoven.
Or if you're lazy and like dancier stuff, here's a primer from Ciel:
Feb 9, 2024
shout out Bibio’s instagram Q&A today for putting me onto Sakura by Susumu Yokota
Nov 26, 2024
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Like, everything, from ringo to stevia to acid mt fuji to whatever. His ambient stuff is beautiful, the acid techno is emotional. just a once in a generation hero. gone too soon.
Feb 7, 2024
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Jan 21, 2024
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“An artist cannot speak about his art anymore than a plant can discuss horticulture.”
“Listen carefully to first criticisms made of your work. Note just what it is about your work that critics don't like - then cultivate it. That's the only part of your work that's individual and worth keeping.”
“Living is a horizontal fall.”
“Art produces ugly things which frequently become more beautiful with time. Fashion, on the other hand, produces beautiful things which always become ugly with time”
“Art is science made clear.”
“Mirrors should think longer before they reflect.”
Feb 12, 2024
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Just saw a sick wavy example in GDL
Nov 5, 2023