Swiss solo artist preps Dadaist inspired album 4 years in the making...
Oy's record entitled First Box Then Walk is so playfully unpredictable and colorful, that if it were a screenplay, it could easily be the next Michel Gondry film. Inspired by the Dadaist spirit, the love for improvisation and loosely based on childhood memories, this seasoned sounding debut is truly a heartfelt roller coaster odyssey through the outer limits of music. Joy Frempong's light hearted storytelling filled with a child like wonder, a sense of surprise and a wholesomely absurd, giddy sense of humor provides the perfect backdrop for this musical exploration. In a sense this record is all about rediscovering the magic in music.
It should come as no surprise then that a whole army of children's toys comes to life on First Box Then Walk to form a big band supporting a tribal chant in an imaginary language, or that the sound of a noisy street in the background effortlessly morphs into a delicate harmony. Time and time again we are challenged as listeners and reminded by the artist that nothing here is what it appears to be and that everything is possible.
From the very beginning of the album the idea of genre is deemed inoperative, but traces of Jazz, Soul, 70s progressive Rock, Avant-Pop and contemporary experimental Electronica can be found throughout. The whole spectrum of voices on this record from the over-the-top theatrics' spoken word recitals to the soaringly soulful hook lines, the abstract backing Electronica soundtrack and the more classically inclined compositions supporting them - that's all Joy from beginning to end. And what's important to point out - she can singlehandedly bring it all back to life on stage.
Four long years in the making, often interrupted by endless tours and all sorts of musical collaborations, but a unique solo artist was finally born!
The first single to be taken from the album, Snake is a good example of Oy's incredible childhood universe.OY, First Box then Walk, Web Advert from Damien Pascoe on Vimeo.
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Oy
'Snake' Single
Out 1/26/09 on Creaked Records
Tracklist:
1. Snake
2. Snake (Jason Waterfalls Remix)
3. Snake (Mexicans with Guns Remix)
4. Snake (Reverse Engineering Remix)
5. Snake (Tidykid Remix)
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Oy
'First Box, Then Walk'
Out 2/9/10 on Creaked Records
Tracklisting:
1. First Box, Then Walk
2. Trolls
3. Gap
4. Hatching
5. World Whale
6. Camp Tiki
7. Tooth
8. Waha!
9. Kumakey
10. Snake
11. Sex
12. Dangeroo
14. Twenty
15. The Kitten
16. Aeh
17. Positivilly Two
18. Cloudy Gallery
19. Dogrose Battle
20. Toilet Witch
21. Naughty Girl
22. I'll Build My Church
23. Laundry
24. Bone Bells
25. New Year
26. Rosa
27. Tonight
http://www.myspace.com/oyrempong
www.creakedrecords.com
It should come as no surprise then that a whole army of children's toys comes to life on First Box Then Walk to form a big band supporting a tribal chant in an imaginary language, or that the sound of a noisy street in the background effortlessly morphs into a delicate harmony. Time and time again we are challenged as listeners and reminded by the artist that nothing here is what it appears to be and that everything is possible.
From the very beginning of the album the idea of genre is deemed inoperative, but traces of Jazz, Soul, 70s progressive Rock, Avant-Pop and contemporary experimental Electronica can be found throughout. The whole spectrum of voices on this record from the over-the-top theatrics' spoken word recitals to the soaringly soulful hook lines, the abstract backing Electronica soundtrack and the more classically inclined compositions supporting them - that's all Joy from beginning to end. And what's important to point out - she can singlehandedly bring it all back to life on stage.
Four long years in the making, often interrupted by endless tours and all sorts of musical collaborations, but a unique solo artist was finally born!
The first single to be taken from the album, Snake is a good example of Oy's incredible childhood universe.OY, First Box then Walk, Web Advert from Damien Pascoe on Vimeo.
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Oy
'Snake' Single
Out 1/26/09 on Creaked Records
Tracklist:
1. Snake
2. Snake (Jason Waterfalls Remix)
3. Snake (Mexicans with Guns Remix)
4. Snake (Reverse Engineering Remix)
5. Snake (Tidykid Remix)
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Oy
'First Box, Then Walk'
Out 2/9/10 on Creaked Records
Tracklisting:
1. First Box, Then Walk
2. Trolls
3. Gap
4. Hatching
5. World Whale
6. Camp Tiki
7. Tooth
8. Waha!
9. Kumakey
10. Snake
11. Sex
12. Dangeroo
14. Twenty
15. The Kitten
16. Aeh
17. Positivilly Two
18. Cloudy Gallery
19. Dogrose Battle
20. Toilet Witch
21. Naughty Girl
22. I'll Build My Church
23. Laundry
24. Bone Bells
25. New Year
26. Rosa
27. Tonight
http://www.myspace.com/oyrempong
www.creakedrecords.com
