Yellow Magic Orchestra - Rydeen (1979) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-14 | Track 3 on 'Solid State Survivor'Written by Yukihiro TakahashiLYRICS:Instrumental
Yukihiro Takahashi Interview (1982.10.28) [English Subtitles] YMO Unofficial 2023-04-10 | This is the first in a series of YMO interviews that I plan to translate from Japanese to English, just because I really do feel like there needs to be more easily accessible English-language information on them.This interview finds Takahashi sitting down comedian Tamori on the third ever episode of Telephone Shocking, a talk show that would not only go on to air every week until 2014, but would also go on to have members of YMO as guests many more times. Topics discussed include the recording of 'Naughty Boys' and Takahashi's nearsightedness. I'm pretty sure the actual interview is longer, but the video I found online cuts off after the first three minutes.Since Japanese is not my primary language the translation might not be entirely accurate, however I am confident with about 90% of it. If anyone has any corrections they'd like to make in the comments, I'll add them to the description. I also slightly tweaked portions of the conversation to sound more natural in English.The original, untranslated video can be found here: youtube.com/watch?v=jzKcAzd82lUThank you to Fiverr user yumikod for assisting me with the translation.
Miharu Koshi - Bonne Nuit Minouche (Haruomi Hosono Remix) (2002) YMO Unofficial 2017-04-15 | Track 12 on 'Strange Flowers Vol. 1' (2002) Written by Miharu Koshi -Video Upload powered by https://www.TunesToTube.com
Ennio Morricone - Voce Seconda (Haruomi Hosono Remix) (2003) YMO Unofficial 2017-04-15 | Track 21 on 'Remixes Volume 2' (2003) Written by Ennio Morricone -Video Upload powered by https://www.TunesToTube.com
Nigo - Kung Fu Fightin (Haruomi Hosono Remix) (2001) YMO Unofficial 2017-04-14 | Track 2 on 'Ape Sounds Remix' (2001) Written by Toshio Nakanishi -Video Upload powered by https://www.TunesToTube.com
Coldcut - Cloned Again (Yukihiro Takahashi & Die 2 Remix) (1998) YMO Unofficial 2017-04-14 | Track 2 on 'Let Us Replay, Vol. 2' (1998) Written by Coldcut -Video Upload powered by https://www.TunesToTube.com
Charles Wilp - Exotic Dance (Haruomi Hosono Remix) (2000) YMO Unofficial 2017-04-14 | Track 6 on 'Michelangelo in Space: The Bunny Remixes' (2000) Written by Charles Wilp -Video Upload powered by https://www.TunesToTube.com
Coldcut - Rubaiyat (Haruomi Hosono Remix) (1998) YMO Unofficial 2017-04-14 | Track 1 on 'Let Us Replay, Vol. 2' (1998)Written by Coldcut
Coldcut - Rubaiyat (Ryuichi Sakamoto Remix) (1998) YMO Unofficial 2017-04-14 | Track 3 on 'Let Us Replay, Vol. 2' (1998)Written by Coldcut
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Music Plans (1981) YMO Unofficial 2016-08-08 | Track 2 on 'BGM' (1981)Written by Ryuichi Sakamoto/Peter BarakanLYRICS:I want to look at black picturesAnd walk in moonlit gardens I take away some insecurity Then put it back No more dried up addiction No more soured sentiment Get some military venom Take it with a pinch of salt Making musicWhat's the plan Breaking music A guerrilla born at winter's endSpins songs that know no limitLet's do away with sentimentLife should be outspokenPretty girls and owl-like godsJust like nature planned itPallid seagulls cross bacteria seasGive back our festivalsKeep men and gods separateHow long can a dream go on?Back to square one once a dayMaking musicWhat's the plan?Breaking musicPlaying musicWhat's the plan?Decaying musicGrooving musicWhat's the plan?Losing musicMaking musicAlternative titles: 音楽の計画
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Ballet (1981) YMO Unofficial 2016-08-08 | Track 1 on 'BGM' (1981) Written by Yukihiro Takahashi/Peter Barakan Featuring Tomoko Nunoi (French narration) LYRICS: Turning faded pages A hint of calla She was a refugee From across the wall Acting out a story Written in air Illicit in the darkness Silent applause Dancing with sadness Just for hersel Lost in the motion A mine with no end Shadows hold jealous eyes Ice in may Points on a silhouette Slow fading shoes Alternative titles: バレエ -Video Upload powered by https://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - The Core Of Eden (1980) YMO Unofficial 2015-11-20 | Written by Yukihiro Takahashi/Chris Mosdell Live in Paris (Oct. 27, 1980) -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Riot In Lagos (1980) YMO Unofficial 2015-11-20 | YMO's rendition of Ryuichi Sakamoto's solo classic.Written by Ryuichi SakamotoLive in London (Oct. 16, 1980)
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Kang Tong Boy (1980) YMO Unofficial 2015-11-20 | Written by Akiko Yano Vocals by Akiko Yano Live in Paris (Oct. 7, 1980) Alternate titles: Zai Kung Tong Boy; 在広東少年; Zai Kanton Shōnen) -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - All You Need Is Love (1980) YMO Unofficial 2015-10-27 | Written by John Lennon/Paul McCartney Live in Hollywood (11/7/1980) -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Maps (1980) YMO Unofficial 2015-10-27 | Written by Yukihiro Takahashi/Chris Mosdell Featuring Kenji Omura on lead vocals Live in London (11/16/80) -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Haruomi Hosono - Exotica Lullaby (1976) YMO Unofficial 2015-10-27 | Track 10 on 'Bon Voyage, Co.' (1976) Written by Haruomi Hosono -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Haruomi Hosono - Pom Pom Jyouki (1976) YMO Unofficial 2015-10-27 | Track 9 on 'Bon Voyage, Co.' (1976) Written by Haruomi Hosono Alternate titles: Pom Pom Vapor, Pom Pom蒸気, Pom Pom Jōki -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Haruomi Hosono - Chow Chow Dog (1976) YMO Unofficial 2015-10-27 | Track 8 on 'Bon Voyage, Co.' (1976) Written by Haruomi Hosono -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Haruomi Hosono - Black Peanuts (1975) YMO Unofficial 2015-10-27 | Track 7 on 'Bon Voyage, Co.' (1976), and released as B-side to 'Peking Duck' (1975)Written by Haruomi Hosono
Haruomi Hosono - Tokyo Shyness Boy (1976) YMO Unofficial 2015-10-27 | Track 6 on 'Bon Voyage, Co.' (1976) Written by Haruomi Hosono Alternate title: 東京Shyness Boy -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Haruomi Hosono - Bon Voyage Co. (1976) YMO Unofficial 2015-10-11 | Track 5 on 'Bon Voyage, Co.' (1976) Written by Haruomi Hosono -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Haruomi Hosono - Roochoo Gumbo (1976) YMO Unofficial 2015-10-11 | Track 4 on 'Bon Voyage, Co.' (1976) Written by Haruomi Hosono -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Haruomi Hosono - Sayonara (The Japanese Farewell Song) (1976) YMO Unofficial 2015-10-11 | Track 3 on 'Bon Voyage, Co.' (1976) Written by Yoshida Yasegawa/Freddy Morgan -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Haruomi Hosono - Hong Kong Blues (1976) YMO Unofficial 2015-10-11 | Track 2 on 'Bon Voyage, Co.' (1976)Written by Hoagy CarmichaelAlternate titles: Hon Kon Blues; 香港Blues
Haruomi Hosono - Chōchō-San (1976) YMO Unofficial 2015-10-11 | Track 1 on 'Bon Voyage, Co.' (1976) Written by Haruomi Hosono Alternate titles: Butterfly-San; 蝶々-San -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Back In Tokio (1979) YMO Unofficial 2015-10-08 | Track 9 on 'Public Pressure' (1980)Written by Yellow Magic OrchestraLive in Nakano (12/19/1979)LYRICS:Instrumental
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Radio Junk (1979) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-28 | Track 7 on 'Public Pressure' (1980) Written by Yukihiro Takahashi/Chris Mosdell Live from New York City (11/6/1979) LYRICS: Don't think It's only a trick A bottle of beer Makes the head clear Don't waste my time Feed the box a dime Fill me with radio junk Radio junk radio junk Filled up with radio junk Some days Are all the same Like a face in a crowd In a tow-bit town No action No reaction Just fill me with radio junk -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - The End Of Asia (1980) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-28 | Track 12 on ×∞Multiplies (1980) Written by Ryuichi Sakamoto Featuring Masato Ibu on vocals LYRICS: Instrumental -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Wakai Yamabiko (Snakeman Show) (1980) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-28 | Track 11 on ×∞Multiplies (1980)Written and performed by Snakeman ShowLYRICS:Spoken-word skit
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Multiplies (1980) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-28 | Track 10 on ×∞Multiplies (1980) Written by Yellow Magic Orchestra/Elmer Bernstein LYRICS: Instrumental -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Manpei Hayashima (Snakeman Show) (1980) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-28 | Track 9 on ×∞Multiplies (1980) Written and performed by Snakeman Show LYRICS: Spoken-word skit -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Citizens of Science (1980) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-28 | Track 8 on ×∞Multiplies (1980)Written by Ryuichi Sakamoto/Chris MosdellFeaturing Chris Mosdell on vocalsLYRICS:Citizens of ScienceClosed eyesJust kill timeHang up on phonesStand alone in windowsOf empty roomsThey never waveNever give you the time of dayThey think in shiftsDream with eye contactNever notice blind datesDrinking hard stuffListen to the radio full blastAnd without a fuss walk past"Citizens of ScienceClosed their eyesAnd breathe and breatheHang up on phonesStand alone in windowsOf empty roomsStare from vacant barsThey never waveNever give you the time of dayCitizens of Sciencehink in shiftsDream with eye contactNever notice blind datesKill time on faceless stationsDrinking hard stuffListening to the radio full blast"Citizens of Science are silentCitizens of Science can smileCitizens of Science are silentThey know what is good for themThey think in shiftsDream with eye contactNever notice blind datesDrinking hard stuffListen to the radio full blastAnd without a fuss walk passed"Citizens of ScienceAre silent as walls for daysThen left on shelves breathe awayCitizens of Science are silentCitizens of Science still smileThey know what is good for them"Citizens of Science are silentCitizens of Science can smileCitizens of Science are silentThey know what is good for them
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Koko wa Keisatsu Janai Yo (Snakeman Show) (1980) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-27 | Track 7 on ×∞Multiplies (1980) Written and performed by Snakeman Show LYRICS: Spoken-word skit -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Here We Go Again (Tighten Up) (1980) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-23 | Track 6 on ×∞Multiplies (1980) Written by Archie Bell/Billy Butler Featuring Katsuya Kobayashi on vocals LYRICS: Japanese gentlemen, stand up please Do the tighten up -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Mister Ōhira (Snakeman Show) (1980) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-23 | Track 5 on ×∞Multiplies (1980) Written and performed by Snakeman Show LYRICS: Spoken-word skit -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Tighten Up (Japanese Gentlemen Stand Up Please!) (1980) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-23 | Track 4 on ×∞Multiplies (1980) Written by Archie Bell/Billy Butler Featuring Katsuya Kobayashi and Masato Ibu on vocals LYRICS: Hi, everybody! We are YMO from Tokyo, Japan We don't sightseeing We dance! You understand? We are the number one dance band in Tokyo. (aha!) Now, 'Tighten Up' was very popular in Houston, Texas with Archie Bell & the Drells Now, we are the number one! I think so, ha ha. (yeah!) Tighten up, Takahashi! Sock it to me, Sakamoto! Hurry up with the bass, Papa-san! Oh yeah, uh huh, here we go! Come on, everybody You and me Sock it to me, Sakamoto Oi! Oi! Japanese Gentlemen, stand up please Do the tighten up -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - KDD (Snakeman Show) (1980) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-22 | Track 3 on ×∞Multiplies (1980) Written and performed by Snakeman Show LYRICS: Spoken-word skit -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Nice Age (1980) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-22 | Track 2 on ×∞Multiplies (1980) Written by Yukihiro Takahashi/Ryuichi Sakamoto Featuring Sandii and Mika Fukui LYRICS: Her toys are broken boys Lined heart to heart at the door Each a brunt-out kisson her lips The measure of her pleasure She's at a Nice Age, ripe age Ready to be killed by the thrill She's at a Nice Age, ripe age Ready to be killed by the thrill The child in her smile is cracked Her innocence smashed There's nothing left of her party dress The bow in her hair isn't there She's at a Nice Age, ripe age Ready to be killed by the thrill She's at a Nice Age, ripe age Ready to be killed by the thrill Through the prisons of perfume Alone with her cheekbones Counting lovers she has known In the secrets of her room Her toys are broken boys Lined heart to heart at the door Each a brunt-out kisson her lips The measure of her pleasure She's at a Nice Age, ripe age Ready to be killed by the thrill She's at a Nice Age, ripe age Ready to be killed by the thrill She's at a Nice Age, ripe age Ready to be killed by the thrill She's at a Nice Age, ripe age Ready to be killed by the thrill She's at a Nice Age, ripe age (The taste of first lipstick) Ready to be killed by the thrill (The mechanics of a wink) She's at a Nice Age, ripe age (The china of the doll) Ready to be killed by the thrill (Divine on her chaise lounge) She's at a Nice Age, ripe age Ready to be killed by the thrill She's at a Nice Age, ripe age Ready to be killed by the thrill... -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Jingle Y.M.O (1980) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-22 | Track 1 on ×∞Multiplies (1980) Written by Yellow Magic Orchestra Featuring Moichi Kuwahara on vocals LYRICS: Oh, the hottest thing in the world... Yellow Magic Orchestra! YMO ready to lay on you... "Nice Age" -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Solid State Survivor (1979) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-20 | Track 8 on 'Solid State Survivor' (1979) Written by Yukihiro Takahashi/Chris Mosdell Featuring Makoto Ayukawa on electric guitar LYRICS: The strangeness of the strangers Second hand teenagers Face to face they face A chemical race Minds blind Empty eyes Black tongues ablaze No names Breathe in dreams Stand in line, cracked smiles Life to life colliders Solid state survivors And Marilyn Monroe's not home So I sit alone with the video And Tokyo Rose is on the phone Dressed to kill in her skin tight clothes Here's to a humanoid boy Smiling, happy and void Solid state survivor -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Insomnia (1979) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-20 | Track 7 on 'Solid State Survivor' (1979) Written by Haruomi Hosono/Chris Mosdell LYRICS: Cage of dark Night in the heart Hours are days Just passed away Just alive beneath these caffeine eyes Void and black Insomniac Night after night No end in sight And from wall to wall in the brain The sweet faced angels on their paper wings In dreams they scream instead of softly sing Nerves that break Just kept awake Ready to die With open eyes Sleeping on the blade of an axe Ready to crack Insomniac Night after night No end in sight Damn eternal moon you never move An alien invader of this room The ticking of the clock that never stops Oh God! -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Day Tripper (1979) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-20 | Track 6 on 'Solid State Survivor' Written by John Lennon/Paul McCartney Featuring Makoto Ayukawa on electric guitar LYRICS: Got a good reason For taking the easy way out Got a good reason For taking the easy way out now She was a day tripper One way ticket, yeah It took me so long to find out And I found out She's a big teaser She took me half the way there She's a big teaser She took me half the way there, now She was a day tripper One way ticket, yeah It took me so long to find out And I found out Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah Tried to please her She only played one night stand Tried to please her She only played one night stand, now She was a day tripper Sunday driver, yeah It took me so long to find out And I found out Day tripper, day tripper, yeah Day tripper, day tripper, yeah Day tripper, day tripper, yeah -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Behind the Mask (1979) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-14 | Track 5 on 'Solid State Survivor' (1979) Written by Ryuichi Sakamoto/Chris Mosdell LYRICS: Now the mask you're wearing Is stoney and staring Lines and tears Age and fears Growing old Passions cold Is it me Is it you Behind this mask, I ask Is it me Is it you Who wears another face There's nothing in your eyes That marks where you cried All is blank All is blind Dead inside The inner mind Is it me Is it you Behind this mask, I ask Is it me Is it you Who wears another face -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Castalia (1979) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-14 | Track 4 on 'Solid State Survivor' (1979)Written by Ryuichi SakamotoLYRICS:Instrumental
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Yellow Magic (Tong Poo) (1979) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-14 | Track 6 on 'Yellow Magic Orchestra' [American Pressing] (1979) Written by Ryuichi Sakamoto Featuring Minako Yoshida on vocals LYRICS: Instrumental -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Absolute Ego Dance (1979) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-12 | Track 2 on 'Solid State Survivor' (1979)Written by Haruomi HosonoFeaturing Sandii on vocalsLYRICS:Instrumental
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Technopolis (1979) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-12 | Track 1 on 'Solid State Survivor' (1979)Written by Ryuichi SakamotoLYRICS:Instrumental
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Acrobat (1978) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-12 | Track 10 on 'Yellow Magic Orchestra' [Japanese Pressing] (1978) Written by Haruomi Hosono LYRICS: Instrumental -uploaded in HD at http://www.TunesToTube.com
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Mad Pierrot (1978) YMO Unofficial 2015-09-12 | Track 9 on 'Yellow Magic Orchestra' (1978)Written by Haruomi HosonoLYRICS:Now we're welcome to generation out of the impressionYou make on the operation, Susie Wong and dolls.Oooo...Oooo...Are you a wake-up revolution out of the impressionYou make on the modulation, Susie Wong and girl.Oooo...Oooo...
