It was released by alfa records and is a collaboration between japanese electropopsynthpop band yellow magic orchestra and british new wavesynthpop band the human league. Yellow magic orchestra yellow magic orchestra 1979. Yellow magic orchestra 1978 this feature is not available right now. Song information for firecracker yellow magic orchestra on allmusic. Computer game firecracker as performed by yellow magic orchestra. Music profile for yellow magic orchestra, formed 1978. Nice age, youve got to help yourself, the original mix of rydeen, firecracker, the japanese. It is actually a cover of martin dennys song with the same title, off the album quiet village the exotic. The band was originally conceived as a oneoff studio project by hosono, the other two members. Yellow magic orchestra computer game firecracker youtube. The best of yellow magic orchestra, compiled by haruomi hosono 2001 one more ymo.
Yellow magic orchestra yellow magic orchestra discogs. Recording started on january 15, 1981, in an effort to release the album by march 21, 1981. The best of ymo live compiled by yukihiro takahashi 2003 uc ymo. Amazing mixing and composing of synth and the sound of video games were just absolutely amazing and it still is danceable beat. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Yellow magic tong poo 2018 bob ludwig remastering duration. Yellow magic orchestra firecracker lyrics genius lyrics. They were pioneers in their use of synthesizers, samplers, sequencers, drum machines. Computer game theme from the invader arranged by yellow magic orchestra. Yellow magic orchestra yellow magic orchestra amazon. The band had stopped working together by 1984, the three members returning to their solo careers. The album is notable for its experimental and heavy use of digital samplers which were not commonly used until the midtolate 1980s, resulting in a more minimalist sound compared to their previous work it is considered the first released album to feature mostly samples and loops, influencing the heavy use of.
Ultimate collection of yellow magic orchestra compiled by ryuichi sakamoto 2011 ymo compiled by ymo remix albums. Firecracker by yellow magic orchestra discover this songs samples, covers and remixes on whosampled. Its most successful single was computer game firecracker, which sold over 400,000 records in the united. Limited 180 gram audiophile vinyl lp pressing in gatefold jacket including four page booklet. A little tribute video to one of my favorite old school synthpop tunes by none other than the great ymo. Ymo versus the human league is an ep released in japan and asia in april 1993. Yellow magic orchestra is the first official studio album by japanese electronic music band. This first ymo album was released in 1978 in japan and set a precedent in the music industry like never before.
Ymo by yellow magic orchestra on apple music itunes. Scrobble songs and get recommendations on other tracks and artists. Yellow magic orchestras first album and debut album in the uk and the us. The second song off of yellow magic orchestras debut album which is selftitled. The band was originally conceived as a oneoff studio project by hosono, the. They released a oneoff reunion album, technodon, in 1993. Computer game glenn rivera restructure mix yellow magic orchestra duration. Yellow magic orchestra key original version by barbarella. Yellow magic orchestra tong poo live by mirano0721. Firecracker is a song written by martin denny that was originally included on his 1959 album quiet village.
Listen online to yellow magic orchestra firecracker and see which albums it appears on. The guide to getting into yellow magic orchestra vice. Yellow magic orchestra biography, albums, streaming. The band was originally conceived as a oneoff studio project by hosono, the other two. Their sounds proves that they are the genuine techno pop pioneer. Yellow magic orchestra music, videos, stats, and photos. Its now difficult to find all of ymos 1980s firstgeneration techno records here in the usa.
Firecracker ymo view full playlist 30 videos 26 videos play all ymo go home. Sneer at it because there are already way too many yellow magic orchestra comps in the bins already, but the plainly titled ymo does serve a purpose. The group is considered influential and innovative in the field of popular electronic music. Plus, raising money for the japanese red cross societys relief fund for the victims of the 2011 japan earthquake is one great purpose, but this compilation is also one of the few to feature the japanese trios postymo project hasymo. Yellow magic orchestra yellow magic orchestra music skip to main content. Cosmic surfin guitar masayoshi takanaka writtenby h. The principal members are haruomi hosono bass, yukihiro takahashi drums and ryuichi sakamoto keyboards. On a number of occasions ryuichi sakamoto has joined in on sketch show performances and recording sessions. Other tracks are ok but the quirkiness on some of ymos musical influences can be a tad annoying at times.
The trailblazing force behind the emergence of the japanese technopop sound of the late 70s, yellow magic orchestra remains a seminal influence on contemporary electronic music hugely popular both at home and abroad, their pioneering use of synthesizers, sequencers and drum machines places them. It was the first release by the human league after their abrupt dismissal from their 14yearlong recording contract with virgin records 10. Firecracker still sparkles and stands out as a key moment in the rise of electropop in the last 70s early 80s. Yellow magic orchestra computer gamesfirecracker from yellow magic orchestra, alfa, 1978. Yellow magic orchestra computer game theme from the.
Listen free to yellow magic orchestra uc ymo computer game theme from the circus, firecracker and more. Track 2 on yellow magic orchestra 1978 written by martin denny lyrics. Firecracker yellow magic orchestra song info allmusic. So this collection is an excellent place to get all the essentials. Yellow magic orchestra ymo is a japanese electronic music band formed in tokyo in 1978 by haruomi hosono bass, keyboards, vocals, yukihiro takahashi drums, lead vocals and ryuichi sakamoto keyboards, vocals. Yellow magic orchestra is the first official studio album by japanese electronic music band yellow magic orchestra, who were previously known as the yellow magic band.
Im real by jennifer lopez sampled yellow magic orchestras firecracker. Avex inc bmg rights management, latinautor, ascap, and 3 music rights societies. The second song off of yellow magic orchestra s debut album which is selftitled. Japans yellow magic orchestra is the worlds best purveyor of old school techno. There may be more complex, more technologically innovative, and even more. One year later, he would turn ymos firecracker into a gritty boombox. These sketches are performed by snakeman show in both japanese and english, with. They are renowned as a major influence in popular music, and for pioneering the technopop music genre. Bgm is the fourth studio album by yellow magic orchestra, released on march 21, 1981. Albums include solid state survivor, yellow magic orchestra, and. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon.
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