Going way back for a change of pace this week. Many years ago I was given the chance to pick through a massive LP collection and take what I wanted and got my hands on a lot of great music I had not heard of. One of the bands I became aware of then was Yellow Magic Orchestra, an electronic pop/avant garde band from Japan.
This week's track is "Firecracker" the second song off their debut record from 1978. It's a funky combination of disco esque pop with a big dose of traditional Asian themes and melodies. It's a quirky, weird, and super fun song that always makes me smile and remember why I love music.
You can learn more about yellow magic orchestra here:
About The Curator - Danny Gordon
Danny's love affair with music started around the time he could walk. He spent countless hours in front of the record player going through his parents collection and experimented with playing violin, piano, and guitar before finding his voice on the bass in his teens.
Danny began playing in local bands in Los Angeles while studying music, eventually landing at Berklee College of Music in 1998. Following his graduation in 2001 Danny returned home and continued his career as a recording and touring bassist, most notably working with former STP singer Scott Weiland.
Danny continues to stay active in the local scene and is a devoted father teaching his children about the music he loves.
