Embracing Diversity: Yellow Magic Orchestra's Global Collaborations

Yellow Magic Orchestra, also known as YMO, was a pioneering electronic music band from Japan. Formed in 1978, the band consisted of members Haruomi Hosono, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Yukihiro Takahashi. They were one of the first groups to popularize synth-pop music and had a significant influence on the development of electronic music. One of YMO's standout tracks is "Globetrotter," which was released in 1979 on their album "Solid State Survivor." The track showcases the band's unique blend of catchy melodies, innovative production techniques, and multicultural influences. "Globetrotter" embodies the band's global perspective with its fusion of Japanese, American, and European musical elements.

This time we have, you guessed it, the grandson of the original Fly monster working still in Montreal to perfect teleportation. I guess the excuse is that they keep burning their notes in every film but honestly, the first guy perfected teleportation, you just can't have flies in the pod with you. That's not so hard, is it? Anyway this time around there's a couple of scientists on the job, working between London and Montreal and experimenting on various people and animals while all the while loudly exclaiming that they can't take any risks. Yes, logic is not one of the scrïpt's strong points. By way of apology though we do get two Chinese servants, a husband and wife, named Tai and Wan. Clever. As a sidenote Tai is none other than Burt Kwouk, the original Cato.

Anyway this time around there s a couple of scientists on the job, working between London and Montreal and experimenting on various people and animals while all the while loudly exclaiming that they can t take any risks. But, it is a mad scientist movie from the director of Psychomania and is shot in scope black and white, so it s at least something to witness visually - but that s about it.

"Globetrotter" embodies the band's global perspective with its fusion of Japanese, American, and European musical elements. The song features a catchy synth melody, driving rhythms, and catchy vocal hooks. The lyrics depict a sense of wanderlust and travel, reflecting the band's own experiences touring around the world.

Curse of the Fly

Surprisingly atmospheric and creepy third and final entry for the original "Fly" series. While there are no actors from either of the first two films, this one does follow on from those two in that it continues with the Delambre family trying to get their teleportation device working properly. This one focuses more on the family curse that all started with the fly incident but doesn't copycat that storyline like the first sequel did, so if you're after a human fly hybrid this is the wrong film to watch, however this sequel does offer a more chilling atmosphere thanks to some interesting direction by Don Sharp who I'm not familiar with at all.

Still, this one is also made on the cheap, and most of the actors aren't the best but are sufficient, though the Asian make-up applied to Welsh actress Yvette Rees is very awkward and unnecessary, could they seriously not find an Asian actress? I know this was a common thing back then but it makes it no less uncomfortable. Anyway, that minor complaint aside, this sequel is surprisingly better than the first sequel but still does not surpass the original.

Nice little film, with two Oriental servants called Tai and Wan. that's a sample of the inspiration that Harry Spalding brought to end the trilogy, but as everybody has pointed out it is better than the previous installment. A mental patient (Carole Gray) is the main character this time, a woman who escapes an asylum only to get mixed up with the Delambres, who now administer cells where they keep the victims of their experimentation with teletransportation. Tai-Wan are in charge of the Delambre mansion, laboratory and prison, and things get ugly but no flies fly around to make them nastier. Enjoy!

The final entry in the original Fly trilogy somehow manages to both return to its roots and simultaneously destroy them. Allow me to explain.

The first film in the trilogy relied heavily on mystery. I consider the first film to be a Science Fiction Mystery with some horror elements. The second film in the trilogy is more of a Science Fiction Horror story. This film, the third one, is kind of a variation of the first one, I'd call it a Horror Mystery with Science Fiction elements.

It's better than Return of the Fly, but still not quite as good as the original. It does a pretty good job with pacing and mystery. The film starts out with a woman running through the woods in her underwear after just escaping from a mental hospital. That's the first mystery. Then she meets and marries the grandson of the original Fly from the first one. We are shown that something is wrong with this grandson, and he appears to be ill. Second mystery. Then, at the grandson's house, nothing seems to be quite normal. Everything seems a little odd. We eventually find that there are rooms with locked doors outside the house, what is in there we do not immediately know. The third mystery.

It's all built up well enough but in the end none of it really comes together for a satisfying conclusion. Shame really. You never really feel as if any of those mysteries were truly solved, leaving you a bit disappointed.

Oddly enough, there is no monster fly in this one. I don't think there's even a regular fly in here. The only monsters are a few experiments gone wrong, which aren't as cool as the fly monster. You'd hardly be able to tell it was part of the Fly trilogy if, let's say, it came on television late one night and you missed the title.

There are plot holes, and some things seem a bit stupid. It's a decent enough film though, but quite honestly I really don't feel like talking about it much more. This film also got some of the continuity of the trilogy messed up. Ah, I can only recommend this to those who absolutely loved the first one. If you didn't like the first one, or even just thought it was decent, I'd stay far, far away from its two sequels.

Just stick to the original, or even the 80s remake.

La tercera entrega de "The Fly" (de 1965) levanta un poco la moral después de la mediocre segunda entrega. En vez de repetirnos la primera (e insuperable) entrega, como hizo la anterior, esta se va por otros derroteros (no se ve a ninguna mosca con cuerpo humano esta vez). Patricia Stanley (yum yum yum Carole Gray) huye de la institución psiquiátrica donde estaba recluida y conoce a Martin Delambre (George Baker), se enamoran, se casan. y la lleva a vivir a su mansión, donde en compañía de su padre Henri (Brian "Quatermass" Donleavy) han proseguido los experimentos que iniciaron la anterior generación de la familia. Los "resultados" los guardan en el establo.
Lo que mas se nota a faltar en referencia a las anteriores es, sin duda, Vincent Price, que según el imdb ya no pudo participar en esta secuela debido a que ya tenía contrato con la AIP. En cualquier caso un mas que aceptable cierre a la serie.

What an opening shot! And it's all downhill from there for this third installment in the epic Québécois horror trilogy. I rate it highly for the nostalgic and therapeutic value. I tape-recorded this picture one Friday the 13th in the late 1980s right before my parents split up and it was a kind of solace for a while thereafter.

The final film in the original Fly trilogy and a definite step up from the second installment. It makes that quite clear by offering us the opening credits overlaid on footage of a young woman running through the woods in only her underwear. A lot changed between 1959 and 1965 .

This time we have, you guessed it, the grandson of the original Fly monster working still in Montreal to perfect teleportation. I guess the excuse is that they keep burning their notes in every film but honestly, the first guy perfected teleportation, you just can't have flies in the pod with you. That's not so hard, is it? Anyway this time around there's a couple of scientists on the job, working between London and Montreal and experimenting on various people and animals while all the while loudly exclaiming that they can't take any risks. Yes, logic is not one of the scrïpt's strong points. By way of apology though we do get two Chinese servants, a husband and wife, named Tai and Wan. Clever. As a sidenote Tai is none other than Burt Kwouk, the original Cato.

What's interesting is that this film doesn't actually boast a fly monster at all. Actually I'm not sure there was ever even a fly anywhere. This just goes to show the running fault of the first two films that, in their chosen manifestation of the monster, it never really mattered what kind of animal provided the title. This time around it's all human experimentation and the special effects mainly just provide us with scars and burn effects. It works quite well and finally we get a more advanced SFX shot as two people end up getting teleported together.

Generally speaking the film's still basically a dud. The plotholes and lack of the necessary conditions for suspense make it, at best, an amusing curio. Still, it's more interesting than Return of the Fly. Admittedly, not a difficult thing to achieve.

Not many people know that the original The Fly was actually a trilogy. Heck, I didn't until I bought the boxset, but this 3rd movie is actually better than Part II and the odd thing is is that it contains no flies at all. just freaks! Some of the make up in this movie is pretty good too, for the 60's, and there is one part that actually had me scared a bit too when I first saw it. I won't spoil it but it's the result of transporting two human freaks into one machine. you can only image what comes out the other end. In short, if you loved the original The Fly you should check this one out for sure. It's far better than Return of The Fly and just as good as the first one, even without Vincent Price.

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It's better than Return of the Fly, but still not quite as good as the original. It does a pretty good job with pacing and mystery. The film starts out with a woman running through the woods in her underwear after just escaping from a mental hospital. That's the first mystery. Then she meets and marries the grandson of the original Fly from the first one. We are shown that something is wrong with this grandson, and he appears to be ill. Second mystery. Then, at the grandson's house, nothing seems to be quite normal. Everything seems a little odd. We eventually find that there are rooms with locked doors outside the house, what is in there we do not immediately know. The third mystery.

YMO's ability to incorporate diverse musical styles into their music was groundbreaking at the time. Their use of synthesizers and electronic instruments was a departure from traditional rock and pop music, paving the way for future electronic music genres. The success of YMO and tracks like "Globetrotter" helped popularize electronic music not only in Japan but also worldwide. The band's influence can still be heard today, with artists like Kraftwerk, Daft Punk, and Aphex Twin citing them as a major inspiration. In conclusion, "Globetrotter" is a prime example of Yellow Magic Orchestra's groundbreaking music. Their fusion of different musical traditions and pioneering use of electronic instruments helped shape the future of electronic music. Their influence can still be felt today, making them an essential part of music history..

Reviews for "Yellow Magic Orchestra's Popularity in the United States: An In-depth Look"

1. John - 2/5 - "I had high hopes for 'Yellow Magic Orchestra's 'Globetrotter', but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The album lacked cohesiveness and felt disjointed with a mix of different genres that didn't blend well together. The experimentation with electronic elements felt forced and didn't work in their favor. Overall, I found the album to be a disappointing listen and didn't connect with any of the songs."

2. Sarah - 3/5 - "While I appreciate the experimental approach of 'Yellow Magic Orchestra's 'Globetrotter', it felt too chaotic at times. The blending of different musical styles was interesting, but it lacked a clear direction. Some tracks were enjoyable individually, but as a whole, the album lacked consistency. It seemed like the band was trying too hard to push boundaries without considering how it would impact the overall listening experience."

3. David - 2/5 - "I've heard great things about 'Yellow Magic Orchestra', but 'Globetrotter' left me underwhelmed. The album lacked memorable melodies and failed to engage me as a listener. The production felt dated and didn't age well. I can appreciate their influence on electronic music, but this particular album was not for me. I would recommend exploring other works by the band to truly appreciate their talent."

4. Emily - 2/5 - "As a fan of electronic music, I was excited to listen to 'Yellow Magic Orchestra's 'Globetrotter'. However, the album failed to capture my attention. The songs lacked depth and complexity, and I found myself getting bored after a few tracks. The repetitive nature of the compositions made the album sound monotonous and uninspiring. Overall, it was a forgettable experience, and I wouldn't recommend it to others looking for an engaging electronic music album."

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