Seiichi Yamamoto

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Seiichi Yamamoto
Also known asYama-motor
Born (1958-07-16) July 16, 1958 (age 66)
Amagasaki, Hyōgo [1]
Origin Osaka, Japan
Genres Noise rock, electronic
Instrument(s) Guitar, vocals
Years active1986–present [1]
Labels Tzadik
Formerly of Boredoms

Seiichi Yamamoto (山本 精一, Yamamoto Seiichi, born July 16, 1958) is a Japanese musician. He was a guitarist for the noise rock band Boredoms, and has released records both as a solo artist and with several other musicians and bands. He has also composed the soundtracks to several films.

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Discography

Solo projects

As co-leader

with Boredoms

Yamamoto had left Boredoms prior to the release of Seadrum/House of Sun; the album contains samples of previously recorded guitar work.

with Rovo

with Omoide Hatoba

with Rashinban

with ya-to-i

with Akabushi

with Guitoo

with Live Under the Sky

with Novo Tono

with Ruinzhatova

with Sun Kich

with Most

with Guillotine Kyodai

In addition to performing in these bands, Yamamoto has collaborated with dozens of other bands of varying genres. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Seiichi Yamamoto: Profile". Improvised Music from Japan. 2001-05-19. Retrieved 2008-03-17.
  2. "Seiichi Yamamoto: Discography". Improvised Music from Japan. 2007-11-26. Retrieved 2008-03-17.