French electro jazz sextet Asynchrone have made a sunny side up version of Ryuichi Sakamoto's Behind The Mask, a track he wrote when he was a member of the Yellow Magic Orchestra. They turned it into danceable pop tune, with treated vocals riding the wave of old school synths. It is a track from Plastic Bamboo, a full album of reworkings of the material of the Japanese composer and electronic music pioneer.
French electro jazz sextet Asynchrone have made a sunny side up version of Ryuichi Sakamoto's Plastic Bamboo, making it sound like a track from a late 60s movie filmed at the French Riveira about a couple getting into trouble with some sketchy types. On top of a punchy synths and drums they added layers of traditional instruments, with the flute and piano leading the way. It is the title track of a full album of reworkings of the material of the Japanese composer and electronic music pioneer.
When two major representatives of the electronic avant-garde join forces for an album, you are in for a special treat. Christopher Willits and Ryuichi Sakamoto live up to your expectations. Ocean Fire is a celebration of the oceans, but it also a warning against pollution. The seven tracks flow and crash like mighty waves. Sakamoto supplied his signature processed piano sound and Willits came up with the treated guitar. Your neighbours may not like it, but who cares. They just need it expand their musical taste.
Tracks:Ocean Fire is released on 12k records. Release date: February 12.
You can find lots of free electronic music at Willits' music site overlap.org.
