Yellow Magic Orchestra

Video game music wouldn’t be the same without Ryuichi Sakamoto

The legendary musician inspired a generation of video game developers and composers while paving the way for electronic music

Ryuichi Sakamoto, 1952-2023: an inimitable sonic innovator

From pioneering electronic music in Yellow Magic Orchestra to crafting unforgettable scores for the screen, the legendary Japanese musician and composer leaves behind a sprawling, singular body of work

Yellow Magic Orchestra drummer Yukihiro Takahashi has died, aged 70

"RIP to the legend"
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