A globally ambitious work showcasing a diverse range of guests and an expanding worldview.
This album was produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto in the middle of his international career. Featuring David Sylvian and PM Dawn, it fuses electro, hip-hop, and ambient music. It's a multi-layered work that also incorporates ideological elements.
This is a unique album among Sakamoto's early '90s works, intertwining digital beats with human emotion. "Cloud #9," a collaboration with PM Dawn, fuses hip-hop with a philosophical poetic world, while "Heartbeat," a collaboration with David Sylvian, combines tranquility and tension. Pop melodies emerge from among ambient elements, adding depth to the music's ideological content. The recording and mix are extremely transparent, making this an important work from the period that solidified Sakamoto's international acclaim.
