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Nagoya, Japan

Lullatone is a popular music group based in Nagoya, Japan, whose music is characterized by an innocent, child-like quality and sparse, lo-fi sounds. Although the group refers to their style of music as “pajama-pop”, it is commonly included in such musical subgenres as Twee pop, Indie pop and Electronica. It draws influence from such diverse sources as Bossa Nova, French pop music of the 1960s, children’s songs and Musique concrète.

Lullatone’s founder was Shawn James Seymour, a native of Louisville, Kentucky. Its other principle member is Japanese native Yoshimi Tomida (Tomida Yoshimi, in traditional Japanese name order). Seymour began musical experimentation during his high school years in the late-1990s, using keyboards and cassette tape recorders. He and Tomida met while both were attending Bellarmine University; she as an exchange student from Japan. They soon became romantically involved and when Tomida’s visa was due to expire, Seymour decided to return with her to Japan. In the small apartment they shared in Japan, Seymour began composing music late at night while Tomida slept. So as not to disturb her, the songs he created were lullabies. This was the origin of the name “Lullatone”, which is also a reference to Raymond Scott’s 1963 record “Soothing Sounds for Baby”. Seymour and Tomida married in 2005.

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  • 5iVE_STAR

    yeah, I prefer the older stuff too. but newer is also nice. though I don't like the bedtime beat album at all.

    2 May 5:38am Reply
  • pixel_dude

    I wish they went back to their ambient sound circa 2003-2006. That had so much more substance than their latest acoustic twee offerings to me. Plays Pajama Pop Pour Vous is still one of my favourite electronic music albums.

    21 Apr 11:15am Reply
  • IvanGjr

    Their story sounds like a romantic chick flick. The music is nice, though.

    27 Mar 11:34pm Reply
  • novoseletsky

    Моя новая любимая группа ;-)

    20 Dec 2012 Reply
  • Lone__Wolf

    much <3. instantly hooked the moment i heard Lullatone.

    11 Nov 2012 Reply
  • bleedbitch

    zzz in oz n nz lullatone is bringing the bedtime beat

    6 Oct 2012 Reply
  • idril-reid

    I use 'wake up wake up' as my alarm clock and it is the great possible way to start the morning. It is actually specifically designed for all the stages of waking up..Ah lullatone you are so magical.

    2 Oct 2012 Reply
  • badicek

    When I have kids, just going to play Looping Lullabies on repeat at bedtime. [3]

    1 Oct 2012 Reply
  • selleveux

    Your sound is my life goal.

    1 Oct 2012 Reply
  • sanrinoona

    When I have kids, just going to play Looping Lullabies on repeat at bedtime. [2]

    30 Sep 2012 Reply
  • Ijexis

    When I have kids, just going to play Looping Lullabies on repeat at bedtime.

    6 Sep 2012 Reply
  • offtotherapy

    fuck you, i'm poor.

    1 Sep 2012 Reply
  • TescoSwabs

    I know that their albums can be technically free, but if you haven't payed for any of their albums you should be ashamed of yourself.

    22 Jul 2012 Reply
  • Dosva

    Their song titles are reminiscent of memories we all share in one form or another, while their music is light-hearted. It's like the best parts of childhood all over again. Simple, interesting, soft, beauty.

    16 Jul 2012 Reply
  • Toshi12345

    Cute!!! =DDD

    14 Jul 2012 Reply
  • procrastrinart

    their music always sets me into a good mood <3

    16 May 2012 Reply
  • Madrangue

    They are so fun to listen to.

    28 Apr 2012 Reply
  • DavidM_

    People just need to relax and listen to more Lullatone.

    20 Apr 2012 Reply
  • xinxinx

    Adorable in every sense.

    28 Mar 2012 Reply
  • Tageee

    only one word can describe the music they make: cute.

    13 Mar 2012 Reply
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