title | Magical, Mystery, Cycling |
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author | Tsutomu Noda, Naohiro Kato |
publication | Remix (Japanese Publication) |
date | 2002/04 |
issue | 130 |
pages | 42-47 |
"Magical, Mystery, Cycling" is an interview (in Japanese) by Tsutomu Noda, Naohiro Kato originally published Apr. 2002 in Remix magazine (Japanese Publication) Number 130, pp.42-47.
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Magical, Mystery, Cycling
Finally, Boards of Canada have released their second album, showcasing their cyclical, dreamlike quality.
Should we say âfinallyâ? Or perhaps âat long lastâ? Or maybe âjust when we'd almost forgotten about themâ? Honestly, I'm not sure. Either way, Boards of Canada have a new release. Yes, it's happening, Mr. Katon! But wait, what is Boards of Canada? The hottest name in electronica post-Autechre? Oh please, let's not reduce them to some B-grade critic's cliché. This is the psychedelic of the now, where progress and decay coexist in harmony.
words Tsutomu Noda . Nachiro Kato
translation Kyoko Fukuda . Kana Muramatsu
The appeal of Boards of Canada lies, without a doubt, in their extreme playfulness. Their popular tracks like "Aquarius" and "Happy Cycling" share a playful dreamlike quality. For example, in "Happy Cycling", the nonsensical words spoken repeatedly within the minimalistic loops create a dry, dreamlike world. There's no room for adult concepts like love or spirituality in this spaceâit's a dream built on an almost childlike perspective. The dry yet lyrical quality of the dream, with its intersections of nonsense, is where Boards of Canada remains fully committed.
This type of psychedelia is far removed from both an attempt to engage with reality and the search for meaning within the dreamworld. As a result, we find ourselves endlessly spinning within Boards of Canada's "Happy Cycling" (a literal cycle of happiness). As long as we listen to the music, the dream continues spinning infinitely.
It's like in Alice in Wonderland when the sister knows that simply opening her eyes would bring her back to the dull reality. And honestly, it's not just her who knows this.
When Music Has the Right to Children was released in 1998, many who fell in love with it probably didn't want to wake up to disillusionment. Much like how a child is engrossed in playful nonsense, only to have the mood ruined by an adult's dull reasoning, we all know that whether it's psychedelia or fantasy, adult logic can often feel out of place. We've grown tired of preachy meanings, neatly packaged romanticism, or the same old âone loveâ sentiment. In that case, it's better to be completely isolated from such things.
In the late 90s, while rave culture flourished in Japan, Boards of Canada's music, with its dry, lyrical dreaminess, offered something entirely different, filling a unique need on Japanese dance floors. In "Aquarius", numbers are recited in a minimalist style but eventually jump randomly. The randomness doesn't matter, though; we're simply playing in this dry, dreamlike nonsense. This is the essence of Boards of Canada's music, a continual repetition that plays with minimalism, children's voices, and dreamlike sounds. It's a sound that's hard to describe as anything other than BoC, a slightly muffled, rotating, dreamlike sound.
In the first album's opening track, "An Eagle in Your Mind", the child's voice saying "I love you" sounds like it's mocking reality, beckoning us into this closed, expansive dreamworld. In the UK, Boards of Canada is classified as psychedelic rather than electronica, and indeed, their music has more in common with The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's or wikipedia:The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds than with Autechre. Their second album, Geogaddi, is essentially a direct continuation of their first. Although there are some minor changes in rhythm and sound, it's essentially a sequel.
While Richard James (Aphex Twin) constantly shows different sides of himself with each album, the Scottish duo of Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin faithfully recreated their dreamworld again. They presented their isolated, otherworldly space. "When we think about reality, we have to work, defecate, pay taxes..." said Kato-san. "Exactly, Kato-san. That's the reality. It's impossible to play in this dreamworld forever," he replied. "In fact, this is the pursuit of the impossible. Perhaps that's what leads to their dry lyricism." "Ah, that's quite a bleak perspective," Kato-san laughed.
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Kick hasn't changed at all. They have masterfully created a new album as a direct extension of their previous work, Young King. Once again, they explore the endless cycle of self-questioning and the joy of nightclubbing, expressed through their lyrically rich rhymes. In my feature article, I wrote that this work is "a more boldly crafted piece than their previous one", but the more I listen, the more the feeling that nothing has changed overpowers me. Yet, despite my love for their last album, I can't wholeheartedly support this new one. Perhaps the reason lies in something like this: I was particularly drawn to Kick's "naive expression," which stood out as a clear contrast to the stereotypical "bad-boy expression" common in hip-hop circles. However, once they stepped out of the hip-hop scene and dove into the J-pop scene, they found that "naive expression" was far more prevalentâand even in demandâthan "bad-boy expression". They were easily accepted, seamlessly blending into the J-pop world, and their "anti" stance became muddled in the process. That's where the "boldness" I mentioned stems from.
But for that very reason, this album will likely achieve significant success. There's no doubt that I'm in the minority. (Ryo Isobe)
This is music that feels like watching a fire on the other side of the river. Boards of Canada keep a nonchalant face toward everything happening in this era, simply providing functional trip music. As symbolized by the reversed drums and repeated, worn-out voice samples, for them, a "trip" means indulging in nostalgia. And in this work, there's a clear track titled "1969", but the nostalgia it evokes is not optimistic; it's filled with a sense of foreboding. Despite offering a nostalgic trip, where Boards of Canada take us is back to 1969âthe year of Woodstockâa year that foreshadows the disillusionment of love and peace. To warn us of this, they weave minor chords into their beautiful melodies, sinking them, and moments of collapse into their hypnotic drum loops. Yet, this is also music like the Pied Piper's. In this unsettling time, whether we're caught up in shallow frivolity or not, no matter what bad trip awaits on the other side, many will likely follow this mesmerizing melody and rhythm. Their second album in about three and a half years. An eerily well-timed release. (Ryo Isobe)
Ever since I heard â400â live, I've been holding my breath, just waiting for this moment. I remember the painful, bitter shock I felt when I first heard â400â a cappellaâit left me utterly motionless. The lyrics pierced straight into me. My clenched fist, shaking and tense, gradually relaxed into its usual state. And now, finally, Shing02's new work is complete.
One of Shing02's greatest talents is his exceptional lyricism. His words resonate deeply, as they seem to connect with the darker parts of modern life, creating a strange sense of empathy. I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way. These darker elements often come with a smirk, a kind of laugh that feels like it's hiding something. This nuance can be found in Shing02's work tooâit's as if he's tickling the most sensitive spots, setting them aflame. In other words, the songs with lyrics we can empathize with are incredibly compelling.
Then, suddenly, it hits meâoh right, â400â, its lyrics are all in Japanese. For the younger generation who don't find anything real in Japanese rap, perhaps they'll connect with this. Why? Because Shing02's world is undeniably unique, yet also relatableâit works. If we're talking about realism, âRhyme and Reasonâ hits 120%. (Tatsuya Kitagawa)