lukrecia 22 Posted July 28, 2011 Kyoto-based electronic musician Rei Harakami has died at age 40. According to music website Natalie, he died of a brain hemorrhage yesterday. Harakami made his debut in 1997, releasing a self-titled EP on Sublime Records. The following year they released Harakami’s Unrest, his first full-length album. He released seven albums over his career, along with several EPs and various remixes. Harakami performed at Fuji Rock Festival, Rising Sun Rock Festival and Sonar Sound Tokyo during his career. He was scheduled to play this year’s Summer Sonic with Akiko Yano, who he had been collaborating with as Yanokami for several years. Sad. I wouldn't consider myself a true fan of his music, but I really enjoyed his album 'Red Curb'. Rest in peace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asakusa 95 Posted July 28, 2011 rest in peace, dude. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDL 692 Posted July 28, 2011 This is a sad day. Plus, seems so many Japanese artists dying of Brain Hemorrhage Take care of yourself, gais! Rest In Peace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wonrei 108 Posted July 28, 2011 RIP I had to search his music first,but crap,he plays one of my favorite music styles. I love this kind of more ambient electronic music. I'll search for his stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jigsaw9 6783 Posted July 28, 2011 I didn't know his music, but may he rest in peace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trombe 22025 Posted July 28, 2011 although I'm not familiar with his music, may he rest in peace... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saishuu 3220 Posted July 28, 2011 Whaat. I'm far from being familiar with his music, except for a couple of remixes he did for other bands, but he seemed like a very respected guy within the music scene. May he rest in peace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peace Heavy mk II 7200 Posted July 28, 2011 Japan, keep it together! R.i.p. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 28, 2011 and no one will give a shit because he's not vk. rip, between him and nujabes last year, Japanese electronica has taken a couple of big blows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrivateEnemy 25 Posted July 28, 2011 RIP Far too much death in j-music in general as of late... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus 7997 Posted July 28, 2011 This blows some serious balls. R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saishuu 3220 Posted July 28, 2011 By the way, in case anyone's interested in checking out some of his stuff (both original songs and remixes), fuck yeah! asian music on Tumblr is posting quite a few things he's worked on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAT5 9075 Posted July 28, 2011 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW Rei Harakami was damn near genius... R.I.P man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Champ213 1858 Posted July 28, 2011 and no one will give a shit because he's not vk. Let's not start this crap again, okay? It seems quite a few people here do care, so don't abuse this topic to bash vk fans, because that's just low and disrespectful. This is your only reprimand. Any further attempts to derail this topic will result in deletion of posts and a warning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Licio123 181 Posted July 28, 2011 Oh boy, yet another. This is just so sad... RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doaseternity6 93 Posted July 28, 2011 wow. This is upsetting, he was a great talent. R.I.P. =/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neon 6 Posted July 28, 2011 Even I not never listen him or know how he was , Its alweys sad that someone die. R.I.P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
237Q 154 Posted July 28, 2011 damn just about a week ago I was wandering around youtube finding some jap electro music to do my exercises to, and he was one of the artists I ran into sad, I really liked a few of his works Rest in peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilcoconut 109 Posted July 28, 2011 ugh what is this? RIP.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayuni 0 Posted July 28, 2011 Oh my, so sad.... May he rest in peace... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricchubunny 2013 Posted July 28, 2011 I didn't know his music, but may he rest in peace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites