Paraiso (Haraiso)

by Harry Hosono and The Yellow Magic Band

Paraiso (Haraiso) cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 25 April 1978
  • Label: Alfa
  • Country: Japan
  • Community rating: 3.48/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Bridging Haruomi Hosono's earlier tropical fascinations with his emerging electronic pursuits, 'Paraiso' prominently features the inaugural studio collaborations with Ryuichi Sakamoto and Yukihiro Takahashi. This session effectively served as the direct incubator for the legendary Yellow Magic Orchestra.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, electronic, lounge, synth, japanese

Tracklist

  1. Tokio Rush = 東京ラッシュ
  2. Shimendoka = 四面道歌
  3. Japanese Rhumba = ジャパニーズ・ルンバ
  4. Asatoya Yunta = 安里屋ユンタ
  5. Fujiyama Mama = フジヤマ・ママ
  6. Femme Fatale = ファム・ファタール～妖婦
  7. Shambala Signal = シャンバラ通信
  8. Worry Beads = ウォリー・ビーズ
  9. Paraiso = はらいそ

Credits

  • The Yellow Magic Band - primary artist
  • Hiroshi Kamayatsu - backing vocals
  • Taeko Ohnuki - backing vocals
  • Tokyo Shyness Boys - backing vocals
  • Tatsuo Hayashi - drums
  • Yukihiro Takahashi - drums
  • Hirofumi Tokutake - electric guitar
  • Shigeru Suzuki - electric guitar

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