Polyrhythm
Whilst wandering through the crazy land of wonderful things that is the Internet I came across Perfume (パフューム), an up-and-coming techno/electro-pop group from Hiroshima, who have recently released a rather catchy new track “Polyrhythm” (ポリリズム). The heavily synthesized style shares a striking resemblance to two of my other favourites – Polysics and Capsule. [via]
To promote the single they also did a recycling awareness video, an interesting synergy to say the least!
I always find it interested to see how technology (past, present or futuristic) permeates into popular culture and in particular Japan, where it seems to be embraced unlike anywhere else. Art mirroring life, life mirroring art or commercialism wrapped up in a placebonic package?
More videos after the break…
Chocolate Disco (チョコレイト・ディスコ)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_E1DewUl1A
Electro World (エレクトロ・ワールド)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5xatJU93qE
Computer City (コンピューターシティ)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT522sN7bJc
Linear Motor Girl (リニアモーターガール)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq7OS4w7bPY
Even more here and of course everything looks and sounds better in HD! (sign-up required)
Check out this unofficial fan site if you’re interested to find out more.
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Hi! Though I am Japanese, I did not know them till you told me. I think they seem to be popular with Westerners than Asians. However, it is just my opinion, I am not sure that.