Tokyo: 2008/10/07 05:56
Applehead
Applehead
Photo © Albane Laure

Populated with human soft toys and other fabulous creations, the world of Applehead takes its shapes from the imaginary world of childhood and animal documentaries. As a pouncing pink cat, Mayutan sings about her adventures with her voice distorted by helium, whilst her two rabbit friends, Candy and Fredy, balance digital, skipping techno-pop. Impregnated with the spirit of the Eighties’ New Wave, Applehead use electronic guitars and drums to transform nursery rhymes into unique FM hits.

From a very early age, Mayutan, Candy and Fredy have shared a passion for the music of Devo, the Yellow Magic Orchestra, Jun Togawa and Queen. When they met and formed Applehead, Candy and Fredy started to arrange Mayutan’s songs. Her fantasy choreography and singular voice (sometimes used for voiceovers for adverts), he linking of improbable accoutrements became the group’s brand. Applehead is currently working on integrating cartoons into their stage performances.

Text © 2007 Sonore

Applehead links
Official HP
blog.livedoor.jp/­apple_head/­
MySpace
www.myspace.com/­aph4649
YouTube
jp.youtube.com/­watch?v=UCPBqnnBAbQ

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Applehead 46-49
(PIEDI.SOUNDS, PHPS-0101, DVD 2007)
pop / techno
Price: € 15.00Add to shopping cart

 Over the course of 3 party bangers and a digital reverie this DVD EP showcases Apple Head's mix of whacky synths, spiraling arpeggios and heavy guitar riffs. Don't let the naïve videos (featuring toy animals rampaging a room, the band boldly performing their jerky choreographies in the streets of Tokyo, Mayutan riding the subway in Paris...)distract you: like Polysics, Apple Head's music is expertly crafted and yet completely out of control. Crank up the TV and jump on your parents' bed.
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