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Track 1

"Sukiyaki To Die For"
From the release Moody Coup
Artist statement:
Here's the first track from Moody Coup, it's called
"Sukiyaki To Die For". The song has a fragrant palette built around
a few bars of singing in the middle. The melody is a version of
"Sukiyaki" by Kyu Sakamoto.
Sakamoto's original ("I Will Walk Looking Up") has been repurposed
a lot. I remember the melody from the 4 P.M. version, because it
was on the radio in the 90's, but there's at least 15 versions out
there, old and new. It was re-named early on, for export audiences
- so the Suki title is unrelated to the lyrics, but it's the one
that continues to be used. The story of the song is warped and
confused - the lyrics have been thrashed and mistranslated.
That history felt parallel to my practice. I wanted to participate
with this song. I recorded a version of the melody sans words,
re-dressed it discreetly, and built a new sonic architecture around
it. It deviates to the point that the familiar bit feels elusive,
and becomes something like a scent. It's processed like perfume.
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