FIRST Listen to Yellow Magic Orchestra & Trying Japanese snacks! - Rydeen, Day Tripper and Tong Poo

I enjoyed listening to these songs so much, the ability to create synth music in such a beautiful way is something that I am in awe of.
I played Final Fantasy a lot as a kid and I feel there are some similar elements between the two. I hope you enjoyed listening to Yellow Magic Orchestra with me!
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[@CallMeCaroline]

Here is the series on video game music I made where I speak about YMO as well! kzbin.info/aero/PLgPSqROzowlLtueGjtK0VyTRaNa2h-nGq I hope this video made you smile, I know YMO's music did that for me :) Thank you for your support and taking the time to watch!

[@marantzlorand]

"Behind the Mask" is a pop song that has been recorded by artists including Yellow Magic Orchestra, Michael Jackson, and Eric Clapton. It began as an instrumental written by Ryuichi Sakamoto for a 1978 Seiko commercial; it was rerecorded by Sakamoto's band Yellow Magic Orchestra and released on their album Solid State Survivor (1979), with lyrics by Chris Mosdell. In the early 1980s, producer Quincy Jones brought the song to the attention of Jackson, who contributed more lyrics and added an accompanying melody. The Jackson version was planned for inclusion on his 1982 album Thriller, but was dropped following legal disputes. Since then, artists including Greg Phillinganes, Clapton, and Sakamoto (as a solo artist) have recorded versions based on Jackson's updated version. Clapton's single was a top 20 hit in some markets in 1987, and a remixed version of Jackson's recording was released on his 2010 posthumous album Michael.

[@lauri4887]

Wow, what a great band. I'll definitely have to check out some more by them.

[@D1ngusKhan]

I stumbled on YMO years ago on Wikipedia of all places, been a huge fan ever since. If you liked Rydeen, I'd also recommend Technopolis, Multiplies, and La Femme Chinoise. I'm also a massive Beatles fan which is how I found your channel and I have to agree, Day Tripper is not YMO's best effort. They do a really fun cover of Tighten Up originally by Archie Bell and the Drells though. Keep up the good work, loving watching someone discover the Beatles (and now YMO!) and pointing out a lot of musically interesting things that my unlearned ear has just taken for granted!

[@CallMeCaroline]

Thanks so much Andy! I will have to add those to my listening list :)

[@remylementec]

Hi Caroline, Tong Poo was also recorded individually by Akiko Yano, a friend of the YMO and later long-time partner of Ryuichi Sakamoto, who wrote this song. Her solo music is fantastic and easy to find on YT. Here's the version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJnYn4uvoJqNias&ab_channel=WEWANTSOUNDS

[@Reani71]

The Day Tripper cover reminds me of Devo. A quite famous American new wave band from the same era.

[@thomasalexand]

God! I discovered the Yellow Magic Orchestra back in 1979. I was visiting my Italian relatives in Italy and I was introduced to a DJ. He invited me to his house and I watched him mix the first track you played - Yellow Magic (Tong Poo). He added some female vocals and he gave me a copy. I played it parties and it went down a storm. It was better than the original. I got into Kraftwerk in 1974 and also Tangerine Dream and Can (Soon Over Babaluma album).

[@CallMeCaroline]

Ohhh so cool!

[@FredGarnett]

Of course with your 60s riffs you would probably like The Pizzicato 5ive track Twiggy Twiggy versus James Bond. There's a great 60s graphics video to go with it but KZbin keep taking it down...

[@ethanoreilly2002]

Omg I love this!! Always been a fan of Yellow Magic Orchestra since I discovered one of their albums in my parents record collection! Gained a sub:))

[@Reani71]

Ryuichi Sakamoto from YMO orchestra did not only work with David Bowie in the 80s as many others already mentioned (they wrote the soundtrack for the movie Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence and both starred in it), he also had a song with Iggy Pop called Risky, also a great listen for everyone who might be interested.

[@evilvolts]

Lovebites was formed in 2016 by ex Destrose members Miho Bassist and Drummer Haruna the recruited Midori (Guitars) and Miyako (Guitars/Piano) then they all recruited R&B singer Asami who had never sang metal before. they have 3 albums, 4 EP's and 4 Live albums since 2016 and they won in 2018 the Metal Hammer Golden God award for best new metal band.

[@johnbyrnes7912]

Caroline it's been over 3 weeks since U did a Beatles album ! R U cruising 4a bruisin?

[@An_Cat_Dubh]

Caroline you may be the first and only reactor to YMO - excellent choice. The Technodelic album was great (more Art Rock/Prog than goofy like this material). Listen to "Gradated Grey", "Key" and "Light in Darkness". Their drummer, Yukihiro Takahashi was also a singer (he sings on "Key") and he recorded some solo work that was good. Look for songs like "Something in the Air", "Stay Close" and "Drip-Dry Eyes" by Takahashi.

[@ktown64]

You should check out The Electric Light Orchestra. John Lennon called them the Son of the Beatles. And they use orchestras in a lot of their rock/pop music.

[@thomasalexand]

In my opinion Badfinger were the closest band to the Beatles.

[@bluepeng8895]

I think The Rolling Stones are the closing thing to the Beatles. Beatles made Let It Be, the Stones made Let It Bleed. The Beatles made Sgt Pepper, the Stones made Their Satanic Majesties’ Request. The Beatles wrote I Wanna Be Your Man for The Rolling Stones, and then recorded their own version after

[@michaelbailey6980]

I grew up with the Beatles. Saw Zeppelin in their early days. I have heard a lot of good music. Today I watch Band-Maid. They too can write great melodies, compelling lyrics, incredible arrangements, good harmonies, genre defying but with a good core of hard rock. The instrumentalists are all great (Jimmy Page said Akane [the drummer] was the reincarnation of Bonzo.) The kicker is they are all young Japanese women who have reignited (and saved) rock n' roll. The movies videos or live number over 50.

[@thomasthompson3490]

OK let me add in one more thing I just thought of when Dave Brubeck wrote Toki’s theme for the TV show Mr. Broadway he thought it might be a little too stereo typical but then when the quartet went on tour in Japan this was the 1950s he realized this was exactly the sort of thing that popular bands in Japan were doing at that time kind of mashing up stereo typical Asian sounds motifs instruments with western music and the album does have elements of that in it though the music is more complex and interesting than typical Pop music a lot of it’s also kind of melancholy but beautiful

[@mekonta]

Synth music when done by maestros that truly master their art, are such a pleasurable experience that can take you to places that no other music can. For me, that mastery belongs to French composer *Jean-Michel Jarre.* I'm sure many of your subscribers and casual watchers would love to see/hear your reactions to his first commercial album, 'Oxygene' (1976). It may be 45 years old but it still sounds as though it is from _tomorrow._ The term 'timeless' is all to often bandied about these days, but this album has it woven into its very DNA. I have a feeling you may even want to explore even more of him (just like you've recently been doing with The Beatles albums) once you've listened to such a fantastical soundscape.

[@mikepeligro]

Thanks for recommending Jean-Michel Jarre! Oxygene is truly a representative album of his music and still sounds futuristic even if done in the past. Epic talent on a similar level as Vangelis!

[@crackerscheese33]

Seriously, this has to happen. Jarre's Oxygene and Equinoxe are extraordinary albums that tap into the imagination.

[@izzonj]

I find Caroline so engaging that I'm watching her eat snacks while listening to video game music

[@yes_head]

It was kind of in vogue back then to take 60s songs and give them a new wave remake. Check out Devo's version of "Satisfaction", for example. As for the vocals, their drummer Yukihiro Takahashi did most of the singing. There are a number of live videos available on YT from their early years, if you're curious. I personally dig the period when Akiko Yano was part of their live band. Caroline, I think you would love her song "Kang Tong Boy". Also check out the video for "Taiso", which David Byrne worked on with them.

[@richardkingshott3929]

Ryuichi Sakamoto worked a lot with Japan and David Sylvian. Try listening to 'Taking Islands in Africa' from the album 'Gentlemen Take Polaroids'.

[@Proxylfc]

Im amazed that you hevent done Forbidden Colours by Sakamoto ex YMO at this time and David Sylvain , the theme tune to Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence , featuring David Bowie in the lead role

[@TTM9691]

Yes! I'm so happy you liked this! Such beautiful soundscapes they make, right?! Kraftwerk was another group at this time doing great groundbreaking stuff with synths, both are definitely the beginning of so much dance music that has been going on ever since. And I LOVE this "Day Tripper"! I like oddball covers, and this is them paying homage, and at the same time, doing it their way and having a lot of fun! Every single song the Beatles put out....has been covered, an amazing fact. And I love hearing all approaches. This one is so joyous! Anyways LOVED this video, so happy you love Yellow Magic Orchestra, much fun to be had......and I can now definitely say: whatever you choose to react to in the future will be fun and compelling to watch! Can't wait for the next snacks/band video, can't wait for "Revolver", and can't wait what other music you react to next! Thanks, Caroline!

[@CallMeCaroline]

Thank you so much Tic Toc Melody! I really loved there music, it surprised me how they made the synths sound so beautiful! A whole other skill I'd love to learn one day. Thanks for watching and commenting and have a great day!

[@Kaleidoscopia]

Loved this version of Day Tripper too!

[@FredGarnett]

I love Yellow Magic Orchestra - I bought their first album in Yellow Vinyl! It had Tong Poo!! I also like Sadistic Mika Band whom I actually saw live in London at the Fairfields Hall in 1975 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJ3RqJqbnZd_q8U The Magics had Riuchi Sakamoto one of the best modern Japanese musicians whom david Bowie liked. My favourite was Stomu Yamash'ta

[@bobby666666]

Sakamoto was not in the Sadistic Mika Band. It was the drummer Takahashi who was in that group.

[@concon2532]

While YMO didn't do that pulsing thing you mentioned at the end of Tong Poo in a live setting, the live performances were still absolutely kickass! Tong Poo live - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqu2eqqfq6eKgMU Rydeen live - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZXEnaygn8uJrrs

[@gapenewell609]

Wow these guys are great! Thanks for this video Caroline! I would have never discovered them without you checking them out 😃 I definitely hear the video game influence and I feel like these guys inspired the synth use of people like Pharrell Williams and Tyler the Creator as well. So cool!

[@CallMeCaroline]

You are so welcome!

[@ymounofficial9850]

hi! ymo are my favorite band (obviously!) and it's very touching to see someone else experience their work for the first time, and doubly so because you did so via my uploads (well, for the first two tracks)! if you ever want any more recommendations i'd be happy to give them out! keep on rockin!

[@michaelwalsh1035]

I got to recommend the great Brian Eno for some amazing electronic music.

[@An_Cat_Dubh]

I got reactor Soul Train Bro to listen to a set of Eno songs, but unfortunately the video can only be viewed on Patreon and Vimeo, because the Eno material is blocked on KZbin.

[@stevenvarner9806]

I agree with Adan, you should listed some early Jean-Michel Jarre. His father was famous composer Maurice Jarre (Dr. Zhivago, Lawrence of Arabia, A Passage to India). JMJ has won dozens and dozens of awards and was made a Commander of the Legion of Honour this year. The albums Oxygène, Équinoxe, Magnetic Fields, and Rendez-Vous are favorites.

[@zedxxx9]

Best musical moment for me was at 13:48... yeah... I'm actually glad to learn about this version of Day Tripper. It's kinda fun. Thanks!

[@ricomusap614]

It was really nice Cant wait to hear revovlver😇

[@CallMeCaroline]

Thanks Rico, was nice to have you in the premiere :D

[@zedxxx9]

@@CallMeCaroline -- You are going to do Paperback Writer and Rain before Revolver, right? I figured you would do that this week, since next week is going to be the third week. Looking forward to that as well. :)

[@hallucin8ter]

It's dated by its Disco synth spectrum , which had been Huge in Europe.

[@andrewbashford9786]

It's time to check out the Jackson 5 and also the Osmond brothers hope you have fun 🎶🎵⭐

[@Womberto]

I so hope you were talking about Gabriel era Genesis.

[@peteowen3539]

Bought this album when it came out. Loved it. Very innovative.

[@800series]

Caroline!!! You're the BEST!!!

[@petereirich6502]

You are expanding my musical horizons.

[@CallMeCaroline]

Mine as well! haha

[@capstan50g]

One characteristic of Beatles fans is that they love re-imaginings of Beatles songs. We're that proud of the songwriting. I had to cringe at the name of the musical group, though. Nice feature, Caroline!

[@nimbusco8956]

If you read on the history of YMO, you’ll find that the name was deliberately chosen by the musicians as a satire or parody of Western views of Japanese culture. So, yeah, cringey, but on purpose.

[@danfan4707]

Funky music and snacks of a dubious nature… What could go wrong?!

[@gandalfthegrey7600]

This is cool! Its nice discovery new music. For french you should listen to Daft Punks random access memory you will like the orchestra electronic type music. And especially while eating french food/snacks.

[@Trendyflute]

What a fun discovery! This is much more sophisticated than Jean-Michel Jarre's contemporary work IMO. I love that it's funk and groove first, "video game" second; more recent groups that 'try to make video game music' usually overdo it (Crystal Castles looking at you). Knowing you're an ABBA fan too I feel a connection between YMO and ABBA right off the bat! The Day Tripper cover has lots of parts I really like, overall I still prefer the original, but the YMO version is cool and different and interesting. I liked the first two tracks a lot more though. Cheers doing something original, this is fun, hope people see it and like it!

[@CallMeCaroline]

So glad you enjoyed the video M C, I think I prefer the first two tracks as well :D

[@Peter-cm8vi]

You could try to listen to Scorpions from Germany or Ella from Malaysia. They are very interesting.

[@waniwani_panic.]

日本人としてymoやってくれるのめちゃ嬉しい!ありがとう!

[@sirjamesbowiesinatralennywhite]

You looked so happy listening to this music. I really enjoyed this as well. Your reactions were so cute! You should try Pocky it's really good

[@CallMeCaroline]

I tried it right at the end!

[@sirjamesbowiesinatralennywhite]

@@CallMeCaroline I love Pocky. The strawberry ones are really good

[@stanneyfield]

Great idea - please try eating these delicacies while listening to traditional japanese music - Natto, Shirako, Mentaiko, Horumonyaki, Nankotsu. Looking forward to the face-pulling when you sample these!!!!

[@yezdazordeta1765]

It's suprise me, you listen YMO, one of my fav japan band. Try Kenso, Il Bilionare and Ars Nova.

[@mikepeligro]

Cool band! Their synth tracks are perfect for video games. Definitely way better than the common lo-fi chill music we frequently hear nowadays. Thank you very much Ms. Caroline for introducing us to their music🙂Their use of vocoder kind of reminds me of Shakatak. I was also wondering Ms. Caroline if perhaps someday you might want to review Shakatak's music? They were a jazz-funk band that was accessible to mainstream audience in the 80s Maybe you'd also like to react to bands that used synths such as Erasure. Depeche Mode's sound may be darker for your taste, but they were also ground-breaking. Depeche Mode's "Violator" album is their finest work.

[@gualdimpaisgrandemestre3362]

Hola Caroline,felicidades,buen video.

[@pgarcia1923]

YMO Is heavily influenced by The Beatles..they do beatles covers live! They even plaY Paul’s Hofner Bass!

[@rymerster]

They had a recording session booked with McCartney in Japan but he was arrested. Then YMO did a comedy sketch based on an anecdote Linda told them of when under arrest the Japanese police kept asking for autographs. The middle section of Nice Age also references this. Yoko performed with the band in the 2010s. It’s rumoured Lennon saw them live in ‘79 in NYC.

[@bluepeng8895]

Hey Caroline! I was wondering if you would ever do a video comparing and contrasting The Beatles’ and The Rolling Stones’ versions of Money (That’s What I Want) and I Wanna Be Your Man? I think that would be a very interesting video

[@carolwood53]

Throw in the Barrett Strong version for good measure.

[@kenjisakamoto4366]

これが40年以上前の音楽って信じられるかい⁉️

[@home2039]

Girl, you are awesome!! Nuff said!!!!!!!!

[@CallMeCaroline]

Why Thank you!

[@TrekBeatTK]

Mmm chocolate mint pocky!

[@CallMeCaroline]

Was goooooood

[@gamernoescuro]

Great video!

[@davidfisher8821]

YMO we’re an awesome band, their latter work is really good, not as video-gamy!

[@johnromarbatan6177]

ay nice nice

[@candidoj]

I love your videos. Are you british ? Sometime you sounds british. Cheers. I wish you every sucess. Beautiful songs.

[@CallMeCaroline]

Aussie 😊 but I think my accent isn’t a strong one

[@candidoj]

@@CallMeCaroline Yes, it is very charming. :-) I love all kind of accents. Hugs from Brazil.

[@lordlockdown64]

Wow that was interesting, very different from what I normally listen to haha, but you can definitely hear the computer game vibes. To be fair a lot of computer games originated from Japanese hardware Sony, Nintendo etc. Great to think this came out in the 1970's pioneers of early electronic gaming music. Space Invaders, Pacman, Donkey Kong and all those early video games :)

[@CallMeCaroline]

Totally agree, I think the video game music market really stemmed from Japan. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Kabup2]

Honestly, it looks like sort of pokemon soundtrack :)

[@CallMeCaroline]

It would totally fit!

[@thomasthompson3490]

Very fun video, thank you. I would like to recommend the Dave Brubeck Quartet Jazz impressions of Japan with snacks please. Or Japanese whiskey if you drink if you don’t that’s OK doesn’t matter.

[@АлексейТесленко-и5ъ]

Прекрасная музыка!

[@Tuning_Spork]

You should have a title for this series of videos. "G'day, and welcome to another episode of.... ...Snacks and Sounds." ...Eat to the Beats." ...Music and Munchies." ...Grooves and Grub." EDIT: ...and, near the end of this video, there's an embedded link to your previous video (from June) where you did this same thing and called it "Tunes and Treats". I'll slink away now....

[@CallMeCaroline]

Haha no that's ok! I didn't know if I should continue with that title as a series idea. I will see how I go :)

[@scottshepherd8795]

Hi Caroline! Are you planning to do any more Japanese bands? If so, I would recommend the band Akai Koen (赤い公園). They are an all female band which has (in my opinion) a unique blend of rock, pop, jazz, and funk. At best, I would describe them as alt-pop or maybe progressive pop-rock. Their name translates as "Red Park," so it would also be a nice continuation of Japanese bands with colors in their names. They had two different lead singers, and both had different strengths, yet their music remained consistent. Here are some links: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXyrfKGPeL6ciMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6m8gnuZiNdqrLM kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKCqYoGmh9ScapY kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGirloFpf7Rshas

[@propagafun4368]

YMO one of my favorite group from Japan, sounds like Kraftwerk but with a great melodies and futuristic vibes. Welcome to Technopolis of 80s Japan!

[@Jacob-er5xb]

Their cover of "Day Tripper" reminded me a bit of Devo's cover of "Satisfaction."

[@malkamusik]

I imagined myself playing Sonic.

[@CallMeCaroline]

I feel like if you played video games as a kid you can really hear how they have influenced the genre. So cool that you imagine Sonic

[@Goodall10]

Could comment on the music, or the snacks, or whatever, but the most important revelation in the video.......you hate mint? I know you're weird, but c'mon. ;)

[@CallMeCaroline]

It's like toothpaste hahahha

[@dbcooper80308]

😊❤🎉

[@rydeen928]

rydeeeen!!

[@DarkenedSpell]

Do you really fast forward the actual song? Wow. Ok Ima go on another channel.

[@万太郎くん]

Sadistic Mika Band

[@thedoughouse8402]

In usa this would be condemned as racist because of yellow. Insane

[@nimbusco8956]

The Japanese musicians chose the name to satirize Western stereotypes of Japanese culture. They intentionally mixed kitschy Western ”exotic” music like “Firecracker” by Martin Denny with traditional Japanese music. Racist would be oversimplified, but they are very much aware of Western “Orientalist” views of Japan.

[@thedoughouse8402]

@@nimbusco8956 it is sort of like how the French love Jerry Lewis because, I believe, they see americans as clowns so he makes sense to them as to how Americans are

[@thedoughouse8402]

@@nimbusco8956 I love Caroline... I think she is really going to make it if she wants to...so talented and musical

[@小松-u2n]

この人がなにを言っているのか、理解したいけど英語ができない😫誰か日本語字幕を追加してほしい😫 by Japanese

[@bradleyfarley2140]

YMO ......Yuk !