Haruomi Hosono

Released in September 1978, a mere two months before YMO's debut, ''Cochin Moon'' is a clear precursor to the groundbreaking synth and sequencer-dominated sounds that would come to define the iconic trio. Credited to Hosono and Pop Art legend Tadanori Yokoo (who created the cover art), ''Cochin Moon'' is a fictional soundtrack to a journey into unknown worlds, inspired by Hosono and Yokoo's trip to India. Created almost entirely on synthesizers and sequencers with the help of future YMO collaborators Ryuichi Sakamoto and Hideki Matsutake, the music on the album is the perfect encapsulation of Hosono’s concept of ''sightseeing music'', transporting the listener to an exotic place that may or may not exist. First ever release outside of Japan, remastered form the original analog master tapes and pressed on Opaque Yellow Wax.

• 01 Hotel Malabar Ground Floor ... Triangle Circuit On The Sea-Forest
• 02 Hotel Malabar Upper Floor ... Moving Triangle
• 03 Hotel Malabar Roof Garden ... Revel Attack
• 04 Hepatitis
• 05 Hum Ghar Sajan
• 06 Madam Consul General Of Madras