tUnE-YaRdS

adidasss · 04-22-2011, 06:31 AM

Wiki:

"Tune-Yards (often stylized as tUnE-yArDs) is the project of New England native Merrill Garbus. When performing live, Garbus creates drum loops on the spot, and layers these with ukulele, voice, and electric bass (played by Nate Brenner).

The first Tune-Yards album, Bird-Brains, was originally self-released by Garbus on recycled cassette tape. It was recorded using only a handheld voice recorder.

A second album, w h o k i l l, was released on April 19, 2011. A single from it, "Bizness", came out in February 2011. It was produced by Garbus and engineered by Eli Crews at New, Improved Studios in Oakland, California. Applying the live approach to her studio work for the first time, Garbus works with bass player Nate Brenner, who co-wrote some of the album's songs. Comparing the act to Sonic Youth, Frontier Psychiatrist said, "if BiRd-BrAiNs was Garbus’ EVOL, a record bursting with musical ideas that attempted to subvert the notion of song, w h o k i l l is her Sister, a record that embraces the traditional pop song as a vehicle to convey those ideas."

Definitely the freshest sounding record of 2011 for me. I couldn't believe this is actually a white chick, she sounds like a black dude. And the music is a fantastic amalgamation of Dirty Projectors, Tv on the radio, Vampire Weekend and Micachu and the shapes. So yeah, really good stuff.

The fantastic single Bizness:

**Janszoon** · 04-22-2011, 06:51 AM

Wow. I like that song a lot! I hear a very strong afro-pop influence in there which is pretty cool.

adidasss · 04-22-2011, 10:02 PM

Ok, it's definitely the strongest album I've heard this year. It's gonna take something pretty spectacular to top this.

My country for song of the year:

Seriously, so many things going on with this song. I have no idea how these artists which seem to spring out of nowhere manage to produce (and I don't mean just make but actually produce) songs as immaculate as this. The fuck.

**Janszoon** · 04-22-2011, 11:15 PM

Any links perchance? This album is not the easiest thing to find.

TockTockTock · 04-23-2011, 01:41 AM

Bird-Brains was just an alright album, but I can see myself liking this one. It will at least be fun to listen to.

Sweet Jane · 04-23-2011, 09:06 AM

Best thing I've heard this year. I'll check out the rest, cheers.

Nice to see you've moved on from your Coldplay obsession.

TockTockTock · 04-23-2011, 10:44 AM

"Gangsta" is a pretty interesting track... I like how she uses the distortion of her voice throughout the song to simulate sirens, and how (towards the end) she uses the percussion and saxophone to make it sound as if there were guns shooting.

debaserr · 04-23-2011, 06:07 PM

I haven't been able to stop listening to my country.

you still need help janz?

**Janszoon** · 04-23-2011, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric generic

you still need help janz?

I'm good, but thanks.

I've only listened to the album once but it sounds pretty great so far!

myjestik · 04-23-2011, 10:01 PM

i definitely want to cop this album now.

04-22-2011, 06:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	tUnE-YaRdS Wiki: "Tune-Yards (often stylized as tUnE-yArDs) is the project of New England native Merrill Garbus. When performing live, Garbus creates drum loops on the spot, and layers these with ukulele, voice, and electric bass (played by Nate Brenner). The first Tune-Yards album, Bird-Brains, was originally self-released by Garbus on recycled cassette tape. It was recorded using only a handheld voice recorder. A second album, w h o k i l l, was released on April 19, 2011. A single from it, "Bizness", came out in February 2011. It was produced by Garbus and engineered by Eli Crews at New, Improved Studios in Oakland, California. Applying the live approach to her studio work for the first time, Garbus works with bass player Nate Brenner, who co-wrote some of the album's songs. Comparing the act to Sonic Youth, Frontier Psychiatrist said, "if BiRd-BrAiNs was Garbus’ EVOL, a record bursting with musical ideas that attempted to subvert the notion of song, w h o k i l l is her Sister, a record that embraces the traditional pop song as a vehicle to convey those ideas." Definitely the freshest sounding record of 2011 for me. I couldn't believe this is actually a white chick, she sounds like a black dude. And the music is a fantastic amalgamation of Dirty Projectors, Tv on the radio, Vampire Weekend and Micachu and the shapes. So yeah, really good stuff. The fantastic single Bizness: __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

04-22-2011, 06:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	Wow. I like that song a lot! I hear a very strong afro-pop influence in there which is pretty cool. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

04-22-2011, 10:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	Ok, it's definitely the strongest album I've heard this year. It's gonna take something pretty spectacular to top this. My country for song of the year: Seriously, so many things going on with this song. I have no idea how these artists which seem to spring out of nowhere manage to produce (and I don't mean just make but actually produce) songs as immaculate as this. The fuck. __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

04-22-2011, 11:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	Any links perchance? This album is not the easiest thing to find. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

04-23-2011, 09:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sweet Jane Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 547	Best thing I've heard this year. I'll check out the rest, cheers. Nice to see you've moved on from your Coldplay obsession. __________________ Calvin: "Do you believe in the devil? You know, a supreme evil being dedicated to the temptation, corruption, and destruction of man?" Hobbes: "I'm not sure that man needs the help."

04-23-2011, 01:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
TockTockTock They/Them Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,914	Bird-Brains was just an alright album, but I can see myself liking this one. It will at least be fun to listen to.

04-23-2011, 10:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
TockTockTock They/Them Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,914	"Gangsta" is a pretty interesting track... I like how she uses the distortion of her voice throughout the song to simulate sirens, and how (towards the end) she uses the percussion and saxophone to make it sound as if there were guns shooting.

04-23-2011, 06:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	I haven't been able to stop listening to my country. you still need help janz? __________________ Last.FM

04-23-2011, 10:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
myjestik Groupie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 16	i definitely want to cop this album now.