OOIOO
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OOIOO are an all-female group founded by Boredoms drummer
(and sometimes trumpet
er and vocalist) Yoshimi P-We
.
According to allmusic's Kieran McCarthy "It's next to impossible to describe their sound, because — by design — it rarely follows consistent patterns". Some of their music has been described as having "a majestic ebb and flow that suggests natural wonders" or a "witchy, tribal side". Either way, at any one time it may incorporate chanting and punchy drums, dancey polyrhythms atonal composition or psychedelia.
When asked to compare this with Boredoms songwriting process she said,
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
(and sometimes trumpet
Trumpet
The trumpet is the musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family. Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments, dating back to at least 1500 BCE. They are played by blowing air through closed lips, producing a "buzzing" sound which starts a standing wave vibration in the air...
er and vocalist) Yoshimi P-We
Yoshimi P-We
Yoshimi P-We, is a Japanese musician best known for her role as the longest consistent drummer in the Japanese rock band Boredoms.Yoshimi also plays trumpet, guitar, and keyboard, and sings....
.
According to allmusic's Kieran McCarthy "It's next to impossible to describe their sound, because — by design — it rarely follows consistent patterns". Some of their music has been described as having "a majestic ebb and flow that suggests natural wonders" or a "witchy, tribal side". Either way, at any one time it may incorporate chanting and punchy drums, dancey polyrhythms atonal composition or psychedelia.
Music
The majority of OOIOO's music originates from improvisations. When asked about OOIOO's songwriting process in an interview with Pitchfork.com Yoshimi (P-we) Yokota said,When asked to compare this with Boredoms songwriting process she said,
Albums
- OOIOOOOIOO (album)-Personnel:* Yoshimi P-We - guitar, vocals, harp, casio tone, trumpet, drums, synth, Theremin, effects* Kyoto - guitar, vocals* Yoshiko - drums, chorus* Maki - bass, chorus-Guests:* Julie Cafritz - vocals...
(1997) - Feather FloatFeather Float-Personnel:* Yoshimi P-We - Guitar, Vocals, Djembe, Bongos, Synthesizers, Keyboards, Piano, Jaw harp, Talking Drum, Scratches, Noises* Maki - Bass, Handclaps* Yoshiko - Drums, Handclaps* Kyoko - Guitar, Vocals, Handclaps-Technical Personnel:...
(1999) - Gold and GreenGold and Green (OOIOO album)Gold and Green the third album the Japanese band OOIOO, a side-project of Boredoms member Yoshimi P-We.-Track listing:-Personnel:* Yoshimi P-We - Guitar, Vocals, Trumpet, Flute, Synthesizer, Flute, Wind Chimes, Drums, Santoor, Chimes, Djembe, Triangle, Surdo* Maki - Bass* Yoshico - Drums, Maracas*...
(2000) - Kila Kila KilaKila Kila Kila-Personnel:* Yoshimi - Vocals, Electric Guitar** Organ on "Kila Kila Kila" and "Niko Niko Niko"** Fender Rhodes on "Sizuku Ring Neng"** Trumpet on "On Mani"** Kaoss Pad Hamming on "Northern Lights"** Piano on "Anuenue"...
(2003) - TaigaTaiga (album)-Personnel:"Taiga" marks the debut of Ai on drums, joining Yoshimi and long time guitarist Kayan. Aya returns on bass after her debut on the previous album, Kila Kila Kila.* Yoshimi P-We* Kayan - Guitar* Aya - Bass* Ai - Drums-Technical Personnel:...
(2006) - Armonico HewaArmonico Hewa- Personnel :* Yoshimi P-We - guitar, vocals, drums* Kayan - Guitar* Aya - Bass* Ai - Drums- Technical Personnel :* Shoji Goto - Artwork, Design, Drawing* Koichi Hara - Engineer* Isao Kikuchi - Mastering Engineer...
(2009)
Compilations
- Shock City Shockers 2 (2000)
- compilation of remixes including mixes by Yamantaka EyeYamantaka Eye, real name , born February 13, 1964 in Kobe, is a Japanese vocalist and visual artist, best known as a member of Boredoms. He has changed his name three times, from Yamatsuka Eye, to Yamantaka Eye, to Yamataka Eye, and sometimes calls himself eYe or EYヨ...
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, and Kiyoshi Izumi; also includes "Open Your Eyes, You Can Fly", a cover of the Chick CoreaChick CoreaArmando Anthony "Chick" Corea is an American jazz pianist, keyboardist, and composer.Many of his compositions are considered jazz standards. As a member of Miles Davis' band in the 1960s, he participated in the birth of the electric jazz fusion movement. In the 1970s he formed Return to Forever...
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song
- compilation of remixes including mixes by Yamantaka Eye
- 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
Current members
- Yoshimi P-WeYoshimi P-WeYoshimi P-We, is a Japanese musician best known for her role as the longest consistent drummer in the Japanese rock band Boredoms.Yoshimi also plays trumpet, guitar, and keyboard, and sings....
- Kayan — guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Aya — bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Ai — drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
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 DMBQDMBQDMBQ is a Japanese rock band from Tokyo, whose name stands for Dynamite Masters Blues Quartet. They are heavily influenced by British and American rock music of the early 1970s, especially bands such as The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Deep Purple, and Led Zeppelin.Shinji Masuko is a well-known...
)
Guest musicians
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- Seiichi YamamotoSeiichi Yamamotois a Japanese musician. While perhaps most famous for his role as guitarist for the noise rock band Boredoms, he has released multitudes of records both as a solo artist and with several other musicians and bands, in addition to composing the soundtracks to several films.- Solo projects :* Suido...
- Yuka HondaYuka HondaYuka Honda is a Japanese musician who resides in New York City. She is a multi-instrumentalist musician, composer, record producer, and co-founder of the band Cibo Matto...
- Yamantaka EyeYamantaka Eye, real name , born February 13, 1964 in Kobe, is a Japanese vocalist and visual artist, best known as a member of Boredoms. He has changed his name three times, from Yamatsuka Eye, to Yamantaka Eye, to Yamataka Eye, and sometimes calls himself eYe or EYヨ...
- Julia CafritzJulia CafritzJulia Cafritz is a musician who has performed with Pussy Galore and Free Kitten.- Biography :In 1985, guitarist Julia Cafritz joined fellow Brown University drop out, Jon Spencer, to form the punk noise band Pussy Galore. In May 1986 they moved to NYC...