{"product_id":"terpsichore-silly-not-to","title":"Terpsichore (Silly Not To)","description":"\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarious Artists – Terpsichore (Silly Not To)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn intriguing and wonderfully eclectic snapshot of the international new wave and electronic music underground of 1981, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerpsichore (Silly Not To)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fascinating compilation bringing together established names, emerging artists and adventurous electronic projects from across Europe and Japan. Released in the UK on EMI Records, this unusual collection captures the creative experimentation, futuristic production and dancefloor influences that characterised the transition from post-punk into the new romantic and synth-pop era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally issued in 1981 with the catalogue number EMS 1004, the album was promoted as an international musical collection, bringing together artists from EMI's wider network of labels. Its line-up stretches from Japanese electronic pioneers and German avant-garde performers to British new wave groups, creating an unusually varied listening experience that moves between synth-pop, electro, post-punk, disco and experimental dance music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the major attractions is the inclusion of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Japanese vocalist who would become widely known through her work with Sandii \u0026amp; The Sunsetz. Her contribution, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHey Rock-A La La\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combines adventurous rhythms and cross-cultural musical influences, reflecting the exciting Japanese electronic and alternative music scene of the period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLogic System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the project of pioneering synthesiser programmer Hideki Matsutake, adds another distinctly Japanese perspective with the futuristic electronic dance track \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTalk Back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Matsutake's background working with Yellow Magic Orchestra gives this appearance particular interest for fans of early Japanese synth music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe European contributions are equally compelling. Germany's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGina X Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivers the influential electro-disco sound of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo G.D.M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a track closely associated with the underground club culture surrounding London's Blitz scene. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDie Fehlfarben\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contribute \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMilitürk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, connecting the compilation to the politically charged German post-punk movement, while French singer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSapho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings a different dimension with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRespect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish artists are represented by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThomas Dolby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers an early glimpse of the inventive electronic pop songwriting that would soon make him a major figure in the eighties, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassix Nouveaux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, whose \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobots Dance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fits neatly into the period's fascination with futuristic synth-driven music. Elsewhere, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM.A.O.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirport And Dean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatmandu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaked Lunch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e add further variety, making the album particularly rewarding for listeners interested in discovering lesser-known recordings from the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerpsichore (Silly Not To)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e especially appealing is its international outlook. Rather than concentrating on one particular sound or scene, it brings together different interpretations of electronic and alternative music at a moment when synthesiser technology, club culture and independent music were rapidly reshaping popular music. The result is an absorbing collection that documents the adventurous spirit of the early eighties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly interesting compilation for collectors of obscure new wave, minimal synth, early electronic pop, post-punk and alternative dance music. Recommended for anyone exploring the connections between the Japanese electronic scene, European underground music and Britain's emerging new romantic culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandii – Hey Rock-A La La\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM.A.O. – Friend For A Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShock – R.E.R.B.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirport And Dean – Blonde Darlings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDie Fehlfarben* – Militürk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSapho – Respect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLogic System – Talk Back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatmandu – I Can Make The Future\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThomas Dolby – Urges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaked Lunch – Horror Shock Horror\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGina X Performance – No G.D.M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassix Nouveaux – Robots Dance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oci78hw_gyQ?si=W24xxZno36mA7FOM\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMI Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56620344213846,"sku":"EMS 1004","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/1000103034.jpg?v=1794651328","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/terpsichore-silly-not-to","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}