Isao Tomita

ElectronicClassicalelectronic pioneeranalog synthesizerspace musicclassical crossover

Isao Tomita (冨田勲, Tomita Isao, (April 22, 1932 - May 5, 2016), often known simply as Tomita, was a Japanese music composer, regarded as one of the pioneers of electronic music and space music, and as one of the most famous producers of analog synthesizer arrangements. In addition to creating note-by-note realizations, Tomita made extensive use of the sound design capabilities of his instrument, using synthesizers to create new artificial sounds to accompany and enhance his electronic realizations of acoustic instruments.

Influenced by: Wendy Carlos, Walter Carlos, Kraftwerk

Active:
1960s-2016
Scene:
Tokyo
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