Susumu Yokota
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Susumu Yokota | |
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Born | 1961[1] |
Origin | Japan |
Died | (aged 54) |
Genres | Ambient |
Years active | c.1993-2015 |
Susumu Yokota (横田 進 Yokota Susumu, or ススム・ヨコタ Susumu Yokota; born 1960 or 1961 – 27 March 2015) was a Japanese composer. He released several albums under pseudonyms including Stevia, Ebi, and others.[2]
Yokota was well known in the English-speaking independent music scene for his albums of experimental ambient music, including albums like Acid Mt. Fuji and Sakura. He also had a long career as a house music DJ and released several highly regarded albums of house music.[2]
Death
Susumu Yokota died on 27 March 2015, aged 54, after a long period of illness.[2][3][4]
Discography
External links
- Susumu Yokota on The Leaf Label
- Susumu Yokota at AllMusic
- Susumu Yokota discography at Discogs
- Susumu Yokota discography at MusicBrainz
- Live Echo – Susumu Yokota fansite
- Susumu Yokota at Exceptional Records
References
- ^ "Susumu Yokota". Lo Recordings. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Influential ambient musician Susumu Yokota has died aged 54". FACT magazine. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ^ "Susumu Yokotaが逝去". natalie.mu (in Japanese). Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ^ Morley, Tony. "Susumu Yokota RIP". The Leaf Label Ltd. Retrieved 14 July 2015.