Yellow Magic Orchestra's 1980 Concert History

Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) was an influential Japanese electronic music band, formed in 1978. They are renowned as a major influence in popular music, and for pioneering the synth-pop genre. The principal members are Haruomi Hosono (bass), Yukihiro Takahashi (1952-2023, drums) and Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952-2023, keyboards).

Electronic
Electronica
Techno
Electropop
Synthpop
Electro
Japanese
Synth-Pop
Zolo
Shibuya-Kei
Bitpop
Synthesizer
City Pop
Electro Disco
Proto-Techno
Classic J-Rock
Techno Kayo
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2011 3 concerts
2008 1 concert
2007 1 concert
1980 1 concert
1979 3 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Yellow Magic Orchestra had?

Yellow Magic Orchestra has had 9 concerts.

What genre is Yellow Magic Orchestra?

Yellow Magic Orchestra is most often considered to be Electronic, Electronica, Techno, Electropop, Synthpop, Electro, Japanese, Synth-Pop, Zolo, Shibuya-Kei, Bitpop, Synthesizer, City Pop, Electro Disco, Proto-Techno, Classic J-Rock, and Techno Kayo.

When was the last Yellow Magic Orchestra concert?

The last Yellow Magic Orchestra concert was on July 31, 2011 at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata, Japan. The bands that performed were: "Fuji Rock Festival" / The Chemical Brothers / Wilco / Buddy Guy / Atari Teenage Riot / Cake / cornershop / Dark Star Orchestra / eastern youth / Envy / Feeder / The Kills / Mogwai / MO'SOME TONEBENDER / oh sunshine / Shugo Tokumaru / Sion / Tinariwen / Warpaint / Yellow Magic Orchestra / Beach House.

What setlist does Yellow Magic Orchestra play live?

The songs that Yellow Magic Orchestra performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the July 31, 2011 concert at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata, Japan:

  1. Improvisation
  2. Firecracker
  3. Behind the Mask
  4. Riot in Lagos
  5. The City of Light
  6. Seoul Music
  7. Gradated Grey
  8. Taiso
  9. Thousand Knives
  10. Cosmic Surfin'
  11. Rydeen
  12. Cue
  13. Tong Poo

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