Yellow Magic Orchestra, also known as YMO, is a Japanese electronic music band that was formed in 1978. The band consists of three members: Haruomi Hosono, Yukihiro Takahashi, and Ryuichi Sakamoto. They are often credited with pioneering the electronic music genre and have had a significant influence on the global music scene. YMO's music is characterized by its innovative use of synthesizers, drum machines, and other electronic instruments. They blend elements of pop, rock, disco, and traditional Japanese music to create a unique and futuristic sound. Their music is often catchy and melodic, while also incorporating experimental and avant-garde elements.
At the beginning I had a hard time figuring Clara out, but as The Nature of Witches progressed I found myself liking her more. It just meant that I had to kind of push myself, as a reader, to get through the beginning (same thing with the romance as well – for the beginning I was SUPER wary). While I would have liked a few more elements to be developed further, I enjoyed the story and world of The Nature of Witches. It’s ultimately a book that celebrates the idea that sensitivity isn’t a negative. That we cannot isolate ourselves and our heart in order to be powerful. Magic is a balancing act, much like nature, and it comes with growing pains and transformation.
Additionally, I thought the necessity of her healing from her trauma and the loss of her best friend took a smaller role than I would have liked as well. In my own practice, I work with the spirits of place, my genius loci, and this is perhaps the greatest gift getting to know nature has bestowed upon me.
Their music is often catchy and melodic, while also incorporating experimental and avant-garde elements. One of YMO's most famous songs is "Rydeen," which was released in 1979. It features a driving beat, catchy melodies, and a distinctive use of synthesizers.
THE NATURE OF WITCHES
Weather witches confront climate change in this fantasy.
Clara Densmore is her generation’s sole Everwitch and is unwilling to embrace her powers. Unlike the male and female autumn, winter, spring, and summer witches, whose powers peak during their respective seasons, Clara thrives year-round. At the Eastern School of Solar Magic in Pennsylvania, 17-year-old Clara shuns friendships and only does short-term flings, as her love can be lethal and has already killed her parents and best friend. Losing her powers seems like the selfless solution, but nonmagical shaders have pushed the planet too far with their environmental destruction. Seasonal witches are starting to die amid accelerated natural disasters—and only Clara can save the world. A budding romance with magical mentor/visiting botany student 18-year-old Sang Park from California helps Clara bloom. Redheaded, blue-eyed Clara is cued as White, and Sang is Korean American—but race, class, and other identity-related concerns are rarely a factor in this world. Debut author Griffin unfortunately fails to breathe new life into chosen one fantasy tropes—the obligatory villain, the unavoidable romance, the overly dramatic sacrifice—but excels at lush and lovely descriptions of nature and the weather and delivers a stern, if heavy-handed, message about environmental consequences of modern living.
A slo-mo environmental disaster story. (Fantasy. 14-18)
Pub Date: June 1, 2021
ISBN: 978-1-72822-942-3
Page Count: 352
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Review Posted Online: April 7, 2021
Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 1, 2021
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The song became a hit in Japan and helped popularize electronic music in the country. YMO's influence extends beyond Japan and has had a significant impact on Western music. Many musicians have cited YMO as an inspiration, including artists such as Daft Punk, Kraftwerk, and Pet Shop Boys. Their fusion of electronic and traditional music has helped influence the development of various genres, including synthpop, techno, and hip-hop. In addition to their musical accomplishments, YMO also played a pioneering role in the use of music technology. They were one of the first bands to extensively use synthesizers and drum machines in their music, which helped pave the way for the digital music revolution of the 1980s and beyond. Overall, YMO's music is a testament to their creative vision and innovation. Their unique blend of electronic and traditional sounds continues to captivate listeners and inspire musicians around the world. Their legacy as pioneers of electronic music remains strong, and they continue to be celebrated as one of Japan's most influential musical acts..
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