OOIOO (/[invalid input: 'icon']ˌoʊˌoʊˌaɪˌoʊˈoʊ/) are an all-female group founded by Boredoms drummer (and occasional trumpeter and vocalist) Yoshimi P-We.[1]
OOIOO | |
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 OOIOO performing at All Tomorrow's Parties, 2004 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Experimental rock, post-rock, alternative rock, neo-psychedelia, noise pop |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | Trattoria Records, Thrill Jockey |
| Members | Yoshimi P-We Kayan Aya Ai |
| Past members | Kyoko Maki Yoshiko |
| Website | ooioo.jp |
According to allmusic's Kieran McCarthy "It's next to impossible to describe their sound, because — by design — it rarely follows consistent patterns".[1] Some of their music has been described as having "a majestic ebb and flow that suggests natural wonders"[2] or a "witchy, tribal side".[2] Either way, at any one time it may incorporate chanting and punchy drums,[2] dancey polyrhythms[3] atonal composition[3] or psychedelia.[4]
History
OOIOO was allegedly founded as a "fake band for a magazine photo shoot" and would later open for Sonic Youth in 1997 with "stickers on their fretboards to indicate where their fingers should go".[5]
Music
The majority of OOIOO's music originates from improvisations.[6] When asked about OOIOO's songwriting process in an interview with Pitchfork.com Yoshimi (P-we) Yokota stated,
When you transform improvisation into a song that people can listen to, it is difficult to recreate the initial improvisation each time because you have to play in a different time and space. In order to utilize the initial impulse of improvisation, we restructure improvisation into songs. Once the song is structured, it is no longer improvisation."[6]
When asked to compare this with Boredoms songwriting process she said,
Actually, the Boredoms songs are more structured even to the smaller details compared to OOIOO. It's almost as if our breathing is even decided on beforehand."[6]
Discography
Albums
- OOIOO (1997)
- Feather Float (1999)
- Gold and Green (2000)
- Kila Kila Kila (2003)
- Taiga (2006)
- Armonico Hewa (2009)
EPs
- OOEYヨOO -EYヨ REMIX (Eye Remix EP) (2007)
Compilations
- Shock City Shockers 2 (2000)
- compilation of remixes including mixes by Yamantaka Eye, Kan Takagi, Nobukazu Takemura, and Kiyoshi Izumi; also includes "Open Your Eyes, You Can Fly", a cover of the Chick Corea/Flora Purim jazz fusion song
- COCOCOOOIOO: The Best of Shock City 1997–2001
- highlights from their first three albums, with a remixed track from the Shock City Shockers 2 compilation
Personnel
Current members
- Yoshimi P-We
- Kayan — guitar
- Aya — bass guitar
- Ai — drums
Former members
- Kyoko — guitar
- Maki — bass guitar
- Yoshico — drums (Her real name is Yuka Yoshimura. She is currently a member of CATSUOMATICDEATH, METALCHICKS, and a former member of DMBQ)
Guest musicians
References
- ^ a b McCarthy, Kieran. "( OOIOO > Biography )". allmusic. Retrieved 2009-10-01.
- ^ a b c Phares, Heather (2005-09-13). "( Gold and Green > Overview )". allmusic. Retrieved 2009-10-01.
- ^ a b Dodero, Camille (2007-03-21). "New York — Sound of the City — Live: OOIOO's Yoshimi Doesn't Let Those Evil Robots Eat Me". Blogs.villagevoice.com. Retrieved 2009-10-01.
- ^ "Interviews: OOIOO". Pitchfork. 2007-04-05. Retrieved 2009-10-01.
- ^ "Interviews: OOIOO". Pitchfork. 2007-04-05. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
- ^ a b c Interview:OOIOOPitchfork Media interview with Yoshimi, April 5, 2007
External links
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