¡PenJanuary 2025 Issue [Cover] Hosono Haruomi
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[Machine Translation] Beginning with his debut in 1969, Haruomi Hosono has been breaking new musical ground through Happiendo, YMO, and other groups. Celebrating the 55th anniversary of his career in 2024, the swell of his creations continues to gain momentum. In this special issue, we focus on his collaborations with musicians and creators, including co-writing, collaborating, and producing. It traces Hosono's connections with a wide variety of musicians, from longtime and strong allies such as Takashi Matsumoto and Van Dyke Parks to a new generation of musicians such as Kukuku (Ikuko Harada + Mami Kakudo) and Mac DeMarco, who have followed his lead and become involved in music making together. The diversity of Hosono's music is also illustrated by his collaborations with a number of prominent creators, including Hirokazu Kore-eda, Shinro Ohtake, Yuriyan Retriever, Haruka Misawa, and others. The book also includes an exclusive interview with Hosono himself discussing his latest musical activities, a special conversation with Masaki Sugata, an explanation of key words to decipher Hosono's music, and an experimental attempt by Shuta Hasunuma to revisit Hosono's musical world and create new music. Through the words of Hosono himself and those he has influenced, we can trace the footsteps of a musical giant and get to the heart of his creations, which always inspire the times.
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