Dream Dolphin

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Dream Dolphin (stylized in all caps as DREAM DOLPHIN) is the performance name of retired Japanese model and producer of new-age music and acid trance known only as Noriko.[1][2]

Dream Dolphin's career began in 1995. She was a prolific artist during her career, releasing over 20 albums between 1995 and 2003, beginning with the album Love Eating Alien. She released her final album modernblueambient in 2003. She worked with the artist Yoshiaki Ochi during his live performances.[3][4]

She came to renewed attention in the 2020s, following the release of the 2021 Heisei no Oto compilation on Music from Memory.[5][6] Music from Memory later released a compilation of Dream Dolphin's music on Gaia: Selected Ambient & Downtempo Works.[7][8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Gaia: Selected Ambient & Downtempo Works (1996-2003)". Bandcamp. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  2. ^ Cho, Phil. "Dream Dolphin: Selected Ambient & Downtempo Works w/ Eiji Taniguchi (Revelation Time)". In Sheep's Clothing Hi-Fi. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  3. ^ "DD Profile". U-CAN.
  4. ^ "PROFILE~open your Ambient". FOA Records. Archived from the original on 7 May 2004. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  5. ^ Hadfield, James (25 February 2021). "'Heisei no Oto': A sonic trip to the golden age of CDs". The Japan Times. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  6. ^ Thompson, Shy (6 March 2021). "Heisei No Oto: Japanese Left-field Pop From the CD Age, 1989-1996". Pitchfork. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  7. ^ Fritz, Maxiilian (26 April 2023). "Gaia: Selected Ambient & Downtempo Works 1996-2003". HHV Mag. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
  8. ^ "Dream Dolphin / Gaia: Selected Ambient & Downtempo Works / Music From Memory". Ban Ban Ton Ton. 20 February 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.