Rei Harakami (原神 玲, Harakami Rei, 10 December 1970 – 27 July 2011)[1][2] was a Japanese record producer from Hiroshima.[3] He was based in Kyoto.[4] He was one half of the duo Yanokami along with Akiko Yano.[5]
Rei Harakami レイ・ハラカミ | |
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 Harakami in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | 原神 玲 |
| Born | 10 December 1970 Hiroshima, Japan |
| Origin | Kyoto, Japan |
| Died | 27 July 2011 (aged 40) |
| Genres | Electronic Ambient |
| Occupation | Record producer |
| Years active | 1995–2011 |
| Labels | Sublime Records |
| Formerly of | |
Biography
editRei Harakami released his debut EP, titled Rei Harakami EP, in 1997.[6] His first studio album, Unrest, was released in 1998.[7] It was followed by Opa*q (1999), Red Curb (2001), and Lust (2005).[7]
He died of a brain hemorrhage on 27 July 2011.[6]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Unrest (1998)
- Opa*q (1999)
- Red Curb (2001)
- Lust (2005)
- Wasuremono (2006)
- The World of Kawagoe Rendezvous (2011) (with U-Zhaan)
Compilation albums
edit- Wide world (1990–1991)
- Small world: rei harakami selected works 1991–1993 (1991–1993)
- Trace of Red Curb (2001)
- Colors of the Dark (2006) (featuring Ikuko Harada)
- Asage: Selected Re-Mix & Re-Arrangement Works 1 (2009)
- Yūge: Selected Re-Mix & Re-Arrangement Works 2 (2009)
Soundtrack albums
edit- Tennen Kokekkō (2007)
EPs
edit- Rei Harakami EP (1997)
- November EP (1998)
- Blind / Swap EP (2000)
- Joy for Joy EP (2005)
- Evaporater EP (2006)
Singles
edit- "Red Curb Again" (2001)
References
edit- ^ "レイ・ハラカミ誕生日会にU-zhaan、イルリメ、大野松雄ら". Natalie (in Japanese). 10 November 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "音楽家のレイ・ハラカミさんが脳出血で死去". Oricon News (in Japanese). 28 July 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "広島から福島 思う場に 横川シネマ 音楽イベント". Hiroshima Peace Media Center (in Japanese). 9 August 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "レイ・ハラカミ41歳の"お誕生会" 「広い世界」が京都METROにて開催". Pia (in Japanese). 21 November 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "矢野顕子&ハラカミ、yanokamiラストアルバム2作同時発売". Natalie (in Japanese). 8 November 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ a b "rei harakamiが急逝". Natalie (in Japanese). 28 July 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Rei Harakamiの時代". Red Bull Music Academy (in Japanese). 5 February 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
External links
edit- Rei Harakami discography at Discogs