Koop - Summer Sun (Official Video)

Taken from the album "Waltz for Koop" (2001).
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Koop is Oscar Simonsson & Magnus Zingmark.
When listening to Koops music it's somehow easy to believe that it's played by a small orchestra, but in fact the music is based on samples. Thousands of small clips from records puzzled together into new songs. All the drums, strings, horn sections and choires are actually sampled! This is a very time consuming way to make music (it's one of the reasons it takes such long time to make a koop album), but it's the only way to create the surreal Koop sound. One thing though, that for sure aren't sampled, is the vocals. Many singers has blessed the Koop albums with their talent, and on Koop Islands the singers are : Ane Brun, Yukimi Nagano, Hilde Louise Asbjornsen, Rob Gallagher and Mikael Sundin. Summer Sun is sung by Yukimi Nagano and is taken from the album "Waltz for Koop" (2002).

[@curtisgile6616]

The world needs more music like this.

[@cadaveramatore]

We have it

[@Dakers11]

@@nycsymphony I agree. Try finding the single "A New Balance" from the Album, A New Balance by Mark Sherman.1986. That's how hard it is to find something like this.

[@giuseppedifede4582]

Bellissima atmosfera

[@louise_rose]

Lovely early -60s inspired song (the brass riff echoes "Milestones" and the rhythm tracks are very 1960s bossa-nova too). It's clearly a retro piece but dang, it carries it with grace, and still sounds fresh. :)

[@bonntv]

👍 Sure

[@michelemartelossi541]

Summer 'noons, vintage mood, elegance, a world and a time so far. This song is pure beauty and dreamy.

[@bsanva]

I dont know how I found this song but it makes me happy.

[@gxbrxxl9626]

I'm so happy i came across this song, everything about it is amazing.

[@kewrock]

Story.... I heard this song sometime prior to 2003 being played at Barns & Nobel book store. I had no idea who or what it was, but I loved it. I never heard it again, but I never forgot the sound of it. Til last week. I'm in a diner, it starts playing. I immediately recognized it, and whipped out my phone to let Google hear it, and identify it.

[@jesscanzian1967]

Almost the same Story happened to me with this Song

[@iamteao]

@@jesscanzian1967 It played at my work & I immediately Shazamed it. Such a vibe

[@08gameplaya]

Thank you for all this loveliness.

[@asyria]

so so so amazing this song feels like summer

[@calebmckinley-portee7592]

Hard to believe Yukimi Nagano was just a teen when she recorded this. Such a timeless voice and talent. I wish there was more music like this.

[@OttoNommik]

She was 16 here!

[@user-qk8uh4me5v]

Wow!

[@user-qk8uh4me5v]

@@OttoNommik Unbelievable!

[@andreiasann110]

My Music!🥰🌅🍃

[@Riddimsofcreation]

Perfect song

[@PegasusFleets]

2024 the year of the Wood Dragon 🐉 and the Year of the Blue Phoenix 💙 😎 😍 !!

[@garthswaney5439]

This album got me through many days of darkness. Thank you Koop, all of the artists that collaborated, especially Ms. Nagano.

[@tracywinston8645]

This group is amazing... i wish they would release new material. Their style is amazing!!!

[@huntrrams]

Sadly they disband in 2008

[@SATORI0320]

If you aren't aware of Stereolab, you should definitely check them out.

[@FatihMehmetEkler]

Hey, Summer Sun You always smile Clouds in the sky You never mind Happy or sad You always shine Never before I've met your kind Love had never got a hold on me Until you stepped out of a dream My life once a misery Now your love has set me free Hey, Summer Sun Your love's divine Never before I've met your kind And now you're mine Hey, Summer Sun You always smile Clouds in the sky You never mind Happy or sad You always shine Never before I've met your kind Love had never got a hold on me Until you stepped out of a dream My life once a misery Now your love has set me free Hey, Summer Sun Your love's divine Never before I've met your kind And now you're mine

[@BruceRodriguez]

Danke

[@louiseleite3866]

Gracias x

[@pepemetzgermeister]

Arigato mashimasé

[@senorgrande9323]

Merci beaucoup

[@jacekglaz2896]

Dziękuję!

[@KylesVacations]

Love it.

[@fredmanteghian5913]

So Brazilian sounding. Love her voice!

[@dennimediapro814]

If I had to compare a sunny day in early summer to a song, it would definitely be this one. Grazie Koop

[@Tarkusine]

I was wondering why i loved her voice so much. Turns our she's Yukimi Nagano of Little Dragon. cool...

[@samrose3205]

Tarkusine Wow, never would have thought

[@MAC_ACK_ACK_ACK_ACK]

@kesch THAT'S why i had no idea it was her: the sound IS different. And i f'kn love Little Dragon. This is the only song of Koop that i ever heard/love, because of her. I can't believe it.

[@arikayemusic]

She sings more of Koop’s tunes! Check em out :)

[@Gejokono]

I love both groups! That's so cool to know!

[@micke_mango]

Oh... I bought this 19 years ago. And completely lost track of her and this group. Re-found her today, via another Swedish amazing artist, Jána, who co-wrote her newest song with Yukimi. And consequently discovered Little Dragon and could reconnect the circle back to this song...

[@rebeccagoede998]

OMG, she's so beautiful and that voice, holly hell, she's amazing!

[@jpayne80]

Somehow found out about Koop years ago and still regularly spin their cd. Fantastic music!

[@AmploEspectro]

Koop: One of the best musical works to appear in recent times. This song, in special, is fabulous. We need more song than this.

[@LOS_NEGRITOS]

recent times? they disbanded like 15 years ago lol

[@vinny57ish]

Yukimi here is spot on in pitch and timing this Swedish electronic jazz group has a very unique sound for modern jazz with yet in my view? A hint they could actually cross over to some very cool cover work on some traditional standard jazz music. I would go so far as to say they would nail a couple tunes. Kudos to this great modern electronic jazz band and the lovely lady singing incredible on this very smooth tune. Ciao.

[@markmiller6844]

Awesomely retro bossa nova jazz song. Lovely voice (by Yukimi Nagano)

[@Gingerwhale]

I have been listening to this song for many years now. Always makes me smile. Koop's sampling work is awesome.Yukimi Nagano's sublime voice turns this into the perfect summer song. So uplifting.

[@TheDepiano]

If I was the director of the next James Bond movie, this song sure would be in the soundtrack !

[@byAndreasEkberg]

There should be a modesty Blaise show that sounded like is 😌✨

[@stevendavis2122]

Definitely got that vibe to it 👍🏼

[@problematic0608]

Or Jason Bourne. The Bourne Identity has a piece of Gotan Project playing in the background; on the radio in a shop. Paris I think.

[@gandynikkilaus]

This song accompanies me when roadtrip with family ❤❤ Thanks Koop.... Greeting from Indonesia..

[@JunkionMarnot2005]

In love with this. Dl’ed this from a Shazam to iTunes a few days ago; been enjoying it since. Heck, even this trippy music video is awesome. Matches the song. 💗💗💗💗💗👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🌞🌻🌺🌷🌹🌱🌿☘️🍀

[@tubehead357]

This song makes me HAPPY! 😃

[@Armitage44]

For years I used to play this song on my MD during spring on days where the sun shined for the first time in months while walking through the streets of Vienna on my way to university.

[@patrickcorrigan6259]

2021....this song is an Anxiety killer.....thanks Koop!!!!!

[@sheesh9453]

Im a chef in restaurant and this banger popped up in the radio... the cooking was done like 100% faster! Great song for cooking.

[@JuliaGo03]

I love love love this song

[@chefshureshure5898]

Music that’s good for the Soul 🎵 💃🏽🏁🥰 I’m here for it ❤️

[@andrewbergamann7982]

every time i listen to this song i come back to my 15's and those mornings watching this videoclip on tv while eating breakfast before i go to school. Now these days are gone, but they were the best ones of my life.

[@snippy9488]

my parents used to play this song when i was like 4-5 years old and it is such a nostalgia for me to finally find it after 10+ years

[@junlee8968]

Amazing song

[@robertoegg]

dropped at The Bowl at We Out Here festival this weekend by Boo Williams...bliss!!

[@TheChrisofe]

Why can't we have MORE MORE MUSIC just like this...... ☀️

[@jtking76]

I first encountered this video in the early 2000"s and I am still entranced by it. What a beautiful song and what a beautiful singer. And the video was very well done.

[@Jens10001]

Wunderschön!

[@boltonious]

Great comment!!

[@jmg94j]

Why didn't I discover this group sooner?

[@jmg94j]

@Ahmed Zuq Obviously you are mistaking me for someone who cares what you think.

[@dope.singing]

Hey, Summer Sun You always smile Clouds in the sky You never mind Happy or sad You always shine Never before I've met your kind Love had never got a hold on me Until you stepped out of a dream My life once a misery Now your love has set me free Hey, Summer Sun Your love's divine Never before I've met your kind And now you're mine Hey, Summer Sun You always smile Clouds in the sky You never mind Happy or sad You always shine Never before I've met your kind Love had never got a hold on me Until you stepped out of a dream My life once a misery Now your love has set me free Hey, Summer Sun Your love's divine Never before I've met your kind And now you're mine

[@fabiolaescalona2288]

omg i cant believe little dragon was singing for koop, still discovering things in this quarentine

[@gretalorenz4431]

yes...

[@mrmanuva3793]

Nice one . Good knowledge

[@Huelpris]

I've loved this song for years, now I've found my LIttle Dragon, too. I'm just Another Lover.

[@zajicowazena]

Yukimi Nagano .)

[@doctorworm3735]

The only fault I can find with this song is that it isn't long enough.

[@dexterbernard2701]

Makes me wish I was on a Brazilian beach.

[@j_go.]

This is the kind of thing I would've liked to have heard 20 years ago. I think a 10 second clip of this was shown on a music channel in 2001, and it was never played on the radio. Nice save!

[@sidewacher]

THANK YOU

[@freemanisnow]

simply brilliant!

[@Brandon-np9yx]

I remember some MTV countdown special with Moby introduced me to this track.

[@ivonsindnnie6651]

Who is here in 2021? ❤️ Amazing group! Greatest song!

[@selinafofina]

Here 💜

[@kcmouse]

2024

[@thegoldcoastvibe]

Love this song. Its so fresh and pure. Reminds me of flying :)

[@hugozazuetta7843]

I first came across this through Moby’s MTV special back in 2001 and it has been with me ever since. I was 21 then, I’m 43 now and still listening to this gorgeous tune.

[@luxomars4049]

Discovered in 2006 for me on a Italian bar compilation… and i am 43 as well 😅

[@dariokartal9453]

The best music video. Period.

[@TomCarabine-on3zw]

A real positive tonic,beautiful all round.

[@juanaguadalupecarreongarci3510]

Me gusta como canta Yukime Nagano. 🤩✨✨✨❤️❤️

[@Tablelegs123]

Igualmente

[@ccastaneda1535]

Talented 👌🏽

[@flamencoprof]

The sounds may be skillfully sampled, but whoever did the video transition shapes deserves recognition. It's now 2023 and I have yet to see better. I playlisted this when it came out. It reminded me of the Titles intro to the anime series Cowboy Bebop.

[@fatihkan2601]

Definitely not boring. I love this kind always. Like a spring of all kind music. Like a mother.

[@lourdesbaby964]

Reminds me of my years living in Italy,cruising down the road in Summer to spend the the day at the beach.Ahh,happy memories 🇮🇪💚🇮🇹

[@susanaruiz18]

One of the most beautiful songs ever!

[@88desdemona]

I couldn't find this song for 22 years

[@jacobpalmer6462]

If you haven't already, check out her doing "Never gonna let you go" with Koop. Be prepared to be blown away. Just sayin

[@wilbertrobles1123]

After years of watching American Idol & The Voice. It’s nice to have standards restored to what a beautiful song & artist sounds like. What a day it’s gonna be !! Everyday with this song !

[@matthewlemieux7147]

This song and album warms my spirit. I got into production and making beats cause of stuff like this. K&D sessions influence me too.

[@mikemitchell1637]

Truly joyous music. I could listen to this all day

[@Justinelove00]

Love ❤️ this ❤️

[@UrbFoxFact]

one of my all time faves. i love coming here from time to time.

[@dalemcilwain]

Has that throwback 60's jazz style.

[@joylewis2910]

I love this song and the singer's voice!👍👍👍🎶🎶🎶👏👏👏 Also love the very cool bossa nova vibe.

[@fredfungalspore]

ooh La La 😀

[@andrewgay778]

there's many reasons why Little Dragon has such a unique sound. But first and foremost is Yukimi's voice. One of a kind. Beautiful!

[@Juanchih]

2020, still listening to them. Listen: "To Binge" Gorillaz feat. Y Nagano.

[@whitemughal2]

First heard it in the glorious summer of '07 waiting on a sailboat in the Athens marina, about to depart on a trip to the Greek islands. It was a great send-off tune for me!

[@jamesandrews6465]

So good to be alive to enjoy this musical pleasure and treasure!

[@treborsaldivar518]

Very few comments for this marvelous song. What a voice.

[@user-qk8uh4me5v]

Indeed!

[@nutellabrot9047]

This song will always remind me of the greatest love of my life

[@nutellabrot9047]

@Ahmed Zuq 🤔 I don't understand the connection

[@bernlin2000]

Wow...this woman has an incredibly versatile voice: I LOVE Little Dragon and Yukimi

[@cb613]

Hello from 2022 and still listening.

[@michaelalderete9622]

Great cut, vocals.

[@slyspy9819]

This is how you start a party !

[@silvanasalazar5076]

Que bella música y la voz de la cantante me encanta 🎸🎼🎷💚💜💛💞😍

[@newruda]

Солнце и лето это так прекрасно

[@jaimekatz6645]

I first heard this song on the Project Runway Canada Season 1 Finale. It popped into my head the other day, and I'm so happy. Koop is amazing!

[@davidarbelaez4395]

I love everything about this song.

[@laludeaka]

0:01 the intro sounds like an intro of a gameshow, "back at the studio 6, brought to you live!.." somekind of that..

[@PaulA-wu5dy]

First heard this track on a Hed Kandi "Serve Chilled" album. It has such a cool vibe, I love this song! Never ever get bored of playing it. Thank You Koop xx

[@thomasmurphy3021]

the reason i am playing this is because it is the first day of summer june 21

[@eddawodort1013]

Thomas Murphy the reason I play this , is that it is now real winter time ... And I remembered the song :) the koop and little Dragon

[@timklein3962]

Never thought anyone could still do music like this; a sound right out of the 60s !!

[@amiami9397]

My yukimi😍😍😍

[@KopaszJack]

my song in the hot summer nights in Budapest, drinking froccs and enjoying time with my girlz and boys

[@pjray8642]

Sounds a bit like Astrud Gilberto; some Bossa Nova touches as well.

[@enrykemartinez3254]

Como me encantan este tipo de jazz🎺 saludos de peru

[@TheMsvanishing]

WTF? 3558 views and there's not a comment? come on this is a great song.

[@peterborsi5313]

Grey It is!index!

[@darylp2280]

I agree. I was 9 years late in hearing this on Pandora. I was hoping to get information on it from other fans as well. It's terrific music. I just don't understand why it isn't well known

[@robalston590]

I love it!! Her voice is so beautiful and the music so '60s

[@boltonious]

Yes it is!!

[@synpathetic1828]

Long live yukimi nagano! I love you and your beautiful voice!!!

[@copali]

Beatiful voice, so sweet and clean, good vibrations

[@cms3000]

Sweet, clean and clear

[@DPDPDPDP]

I've been searching this for my whole life

[@senorgrande9323]

I know that feeling. I will always remember the Song "Sattelite " by Tasmin Archer when i read this sentence. Heard it as a kid and barley knew any lyrics, but years later i found it.

[@DPDPDPDP]

@@senorgrande9323 IKR, the day I post that comment, the day I discovered, and this one is on my top bounty list, I Discovered when I attending samsung tv launch and apparently they play entire album so I get closer to speaker and shazam it and boom.

[@anigbochic]

Hard to believe that this track was sampled. I only heard it the other day at work n instantly fell in love 😍😊

[@JunkionMarnot2005]

anigbochic Yup!

[@clubesecreto6110]

I come to tears 😢 every time I listen to this song SOPHISTICATED HARMONY And the singer's voice is hypnotic When we get goosebumps listening to a song, our brain is flooded with dopamine, part of the so-called reward system, very similar to what happens in sex, in a nice meal and some drugs. Some of the musical aspects have a universal neurological origin, while others are products of society.

[@PeterRuiters-wk8oy]

Agreed Curtis

[@MyMartin3333]

Sounds Of The Summer. 💞

[@Alexandra_homesteading]

This reminds me of driving my first car, Horace, Honda jazz… such a great escape from so much. 😢💔🚘

[@unsolicited577]

Makoto brought me here. He took the horn riff from this and looped it for a drum and bass track!

[@Lowpropo]

ma man! which song was that again?

[@loungemusic4882]

Beautiful Track! Koop forever