Toygopop facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Toygopop |
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| Studio album by
Modified Toy Orchestra
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| Released | 2006 |
| Recorded | 2006 |
| Genre | Noise Music Experimental Music Pop |
| Label | Warm Circuit Records |
| Producer | Modified Toy Orchestra |
Toygopop is a unique music album created by a group called the Modified Toy Orchestra. It was released in 2006. This album is special because it uses sounds made from electronic toys that have been changed or "modified."
Contents
About Toygopop
Toygopop is an LP, which stands for "long play." This means it's a full-length album with several songs. The music on Toygopop mixes different styles. It includes sounds from Noise Music and Experimental Music, but also has elements of Pop. This blend makes the album sound very different from typical music you might hear.
Who is Modified Toy Orchestra?
The Modified Toy Orchestra is a group of artists who create music using a special technique. They take electronic toys, like old keyboards or children's gadgets, and change their internal wiring. This process is called "circuit bending." By doing this, they can make the toys produce new and unexpected sounds. These unique sounds are then used to compose their music. It's like giving old toys a new voice!
What is Noise and Experimental Music?
The album Toygopop features music styles like noise and experimental music.
- Noise Music often uses sounds that might not be considered "musical" in the traditional sense. This can include static, buzzing, or strange electronic noises. The goal is to explore different textures and feelings through sound.
- Experimental Music is all about trying new and unusual ways to make music. Artists in this style often break traditional rules of music. They might use uncommon instruments, unique recording methods, or surprising sound combinations. It's about pushing the boundaries of what music can be.
Track Listing
The Toygopop album has twelve different songs, or "tracks." Each track has its own unique title. Listening to the titles can sometimes give you a hint about the playful or unusual nature of the music.
- a grand occasion
- had a farm
- fantastic little blue world
- monkey hands
- clanger tibet
- caramel accident
- where is my sock?
- this is the monkey
- i am hula Barbie, hear me roar!
- sometimes you dont
- purple friend
- a lovely parade
